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Title: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 10, 2006, 12:19:56 PM
Three more games coming out, two record breaking games in the bag and actual well written novels based on the game. Who here is a fan of Halo?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mystic Lemons on Dec 10, 2006, 12:51:23 PM
I don't play FPS games, but even I have played Halo and enjoyed it. Quality game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Milo Minderbinder on Dec 10, 2006, 12:55:55 PM
Halo is excellent. I'm a big lover of sticky grenades.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cabal on Dec 10, 2006, 05:51:30 PM
I'm a huge fan.

I wonder where Halo 3 will go though, particularly as Halo 2 f**ked up so badly, story wise. All the signs are promising for Halo 3 though.

The recent ad (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/734/734817/vids_1.html), and teaser (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/734/734817/vids_2.html) look good. Everything is on Earth, that we've seen...

I can't wait.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 10, 2006, 05:55:30 PM
Love it. Loved the first two. Loved the novels. Three more games? Theres Halo 3, the wars one (Real-Time Strategy) - what else?  ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 10, 2006, 05:58:19 PM
Halo 3, Halo Wars and an untitled game that Peter Jackson is helping with.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 10, 2006, 06:00:57 PM
I see.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ButtZilla on Dec 11, 2006, 12:49:23 AM
I love HALO. I have the game on PC and XBOX! I think it's better than HALO2. Is HALO2 out on PC yet?  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 11, 2006, 07:34:39 AM
Not yet. Halo on PC is fun though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ButtZilla on Dec 11, 2006, 08:37:01 AM
Absolutely! I love playing the single player also multiplaye with rocket lauchers, lol, great fun!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 11, 2006, 08:52:16 AM
I believe that Halo2 is coming out on Vista soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 11, 2006, 09:22:48 AM
Bloody Vista, oh well. I might get a 360 soon just to get H3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ButtZilla on Dec 11, 2006, 09:30:37 AM
Sorry but, what's Vista?  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 11, 2006, 09:32:00 AM
Microsoft's next Operating System; http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 11, 2006, 09:47:08 AM
And Wars. I'm pretty excited about that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 11, 2006, 10:01:55 AM
Not mad on Strategy games, but it might be good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: vIM on Dec 11, 2006, 09:34:07 PM
I honestly and simply cant stand it.

Why? Becasue of its fan base... I have never seen such a load of violet, agressive and downright f**kwitted lot.

Not all people are of course, but the general consencus.. (sp...?)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 12, 2006, 09:00:15 AM
Yeah. I don't tend to talk on Live because of all the violent kiddys swearing their cute little mouths off  :-X
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 12, 2006, 11:48:06 AM
Ignore the fanbase and its still a great game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Dec 13, 2006, 06:14:23 AM
God damn squeakers, (teenagers who swear and cuss, but they squeak because they are going through puberty)

Be like me, and turn voice completely off.  Be a voiceless juggernaut in the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 13, 2006, 11:09:40 PM
At first when the previews for the first game came out i hated it, i don't know why, three years later my brother finally rents it, then i play it and i become hooked on it, i p[layed halo 2 online, and i even got goosebumps jsut by watching the trailer for halo 3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 14, 2006, 01:06:35 PM
It does look damn good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 14, 2006, 03:25:07 PM
What are your Gamertags? We should play sometime. I haven't played Live in a while, though. I bet I'm shocking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 14, 2006, 03:30:44 PM
Don't have Live.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Dec 14, 2006, 05:46:33 PM
I like Halo, but the turns the second game made story wise has made me lose quite some interest. If it weren't for the fact that my brother will get Halo 3 no matter what, I wouldn't really be caring that much for it, aside from the multiplayer gameplay.

Here's hoping to being able to play as an Elite without it being considered a disadvantage! ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 14, 2006, 06:11:01 PM
What things are you talking about specifically? The story changes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Dec 14, 2006, 06:28:42 PM
Namely, the portrayal of the Covenant. I used to think of them (since I had never read any Halo novels) as a utopian society that humans could never form. So many different races, united by one ideal. In Halo 2, the Covenant are human beings with different physiques. They speak english better than most people I know. As I learned of the Covenant, they became all too familiar. They became boring. They were not either an alien group to admire, or to fear. I'm also rather dulled at the campaign. Switching from the Arbiter to the Chief and back made me lose interest in either and playing from the perspective of the Covenant made me, again, become too familiarized with them.

In the first game, I disliked the Flood. In Halo 2, I'm introduced to the Gravemind and I feel like I'm being laughed at. Why is this piece of vomit here? :-\

The only aspect I didn't like in Halo 1 was the religious reasons for their assault, I would have much rather have had them consider humans for the Covenant, but them disdain us as beings incapable of holding such a position and not only that, but as an overpopulated race that threatened the balance of a galactic ecosystem. So, they decide to pwn us. In Halo 2, their religion is given even more emphasis.

I'm certain I'm forgetting a few things, but I suppose that mild explanation can do for now.

As another minor nitpick, however, the Jackal snipers in Legendary are ridiculous. >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 14, 2006, 06:33:18 PM
I must admit, I hated the Arbiter campaign of Halo2. But only because it made no difference in the gameplay.

As for the language thing. I'd think it was just their speach being translated for our benefit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Dec 14, 2006, 06:36:06 PM
Oh, yeah, I recognize that in cinematics they made them speak English for that purpose. It's just that when in game the Elites seem to speak English too much and for too well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 14, 2006, 11:34:48 PM
I'm planning on renewing my account by the time halo 3 comes around, my account name is the same as the one i use here
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Dec 15, 2006, 06:06:57 AM
I totally agree with you guys who hate Halo 2's story.

The multiplayer is great, the campaign is short, the arbiter is boring, and the flood, again, is lame as hell.

As for the covenant, giving them the whole religious storyline and actually delving the player deep into the covenant storyline was unneeded.  It ruined the aura of the badass unstoppable covenant force which glassed planets at will.


Halo 3 looks f**king icredible though.  Our Halo 3 forum has 22,000 posts, even if it may be full of nothing but little kids who are home from school and have nothing better to do.



I trust you have all seen the new 60 second tv spot that aired during Monday Night Football last week right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cabal on Dec 16, 2006, 07:34:53 PM
To all those who found Halo 2 to be lacking story-wise (as I did) a reason.

This is long, but any true Halo Fan should find it HIGHLY fascinating...

The following is all true, based on documentaries, articles, interviews, the special DVD that came with the game's Silver Edition, and basic perception.

Roughly 7 months before E3 2003, Bungie decided they would shock the world with an intense footage of live, actual gameplay that blew everyone away. Unfortunately, 7 months before E3 2003, all they had finished making so far was the game's basic outline (story and content-wise) and an experimental version of the game's engine, all of which took about 5 months in itself. Nevertheless, they spent the next 7 months solely on that 10 demo so that it would hype us out of our minds for the actual game. Anything they could think of that seemed cool, they threw into the demo without thinking about any consequences it may have. Like people thinking it would be in the game. They were just too excited to care. 

Ultimately, finishing the demo took up all of their 7 months of work time.

After Bungie hyped the world out of its mind with their undeniably awesome demo, they came back and realized they had made a mistake that not even the public or gaming press would think a game company could make... which officially became known as, based on hard stats, "The Greatest Upset in Gaming History". 

They had wasted the last 7 months of work. Completely and 100%. They realized they didn't have a level. They didn't even have a part of a level. What they had was a demo, that ran on an experimental engine that ultimately could not work with the Xbox, and none of it could be implemented into the actual game. For the next TWO months, I kid you not, Bungie studios was practically empty because they were so confused on what course of action to take. 

Those 2 months dwindled away. That's when Microsoft showed up...

Microsoft, being fair and rational, inquired as to why the hell Bungie had been screwing around with Halo 2 for 1.5 years but still seemed to have no useable material. Who knows if Bungie leveled with Microsoft and admitted they screwed up, or if they hid the truth somehow. The fact was, the hype for Halo 2 had been set with an actual playable demo. The public would not stand for waiting much longer after seeing something that made the game look so... complete. In all rationality, a good game takes about 1.5 years to make. It had been almost 2 since the public thought Halo 2 was in the works. So Microsoft did what it had to do. It gave Bungie a deadline that would wind up as their death sentence. They were given 10 months to finish the game before Microsoft demanded the discs be made and shipped. 

They hadn't even started making the actual game...

For ten months, Bungie studios sacrificed every fiber of their beings to make the game. They did not go to their homes after work. They designed and programmed for 18 to 20 hours a day, falling asleep on their desks or on beanbags. They rushed the game furiously. Slamming it together piece by piece, hoping things at least functioned without a total crash. 

And as the leader of Bungie said, "At that moment, Pandora's Box was opened...".

Literally 75% of what Bungie had originally intended to be in the game, had to be scrapped. It was absolutely the only way to finish the game on time. If anyone wants me to, I can develop a list of what was promised in the game that was ripped from it. 

The worst part of it all, was that even the original intended storyline had to be mutilated. Anybody remember the original Halo 2 Teaser where the MC jumped out of a space station? Think about what we saw happening to Earth in that trailer. Or watch it again. What do you notice?

Earth... is in flames.

Most people have forgotten that the trailer and demo of Halo 2 both gave a direct impression that the game would contain the first stage of THE LAST BATTLE FOR EARTH. ALL ACROSS AND OVER EARTH. Think of the demo. Human bombers bunker-busting giant covenant artillery, Jackals marching in Rusty Nails"


I tend to believe this, particularly as Bungie are now working in "opposite" conditions: No defined release date, they are out-sourcing the teaser/trailer responsibilities.

Also, mistakes made in Halo 2 seem to have been taken to heart. Earth is central. Don't expect a trunkated earth-campaign. There is no sign that there will be any other playable race (maybe I'm just being naive). Stronger story devices, in that the story, at least the emotional focus, will utilise flashbacks to give the Masterchief a greater human element. This possibly because he will die in Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: FACEBOX on Dec 18, 2006, 06:36:20 PM
Halo seems to be a rip off of ALIENS.
Here's why:

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 18, 2006, 06:51:46 PM
It's not a ripoff. It's just inspired by.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: FACEBOX on Dec 18, 2006, 06:53:36 PM
My mistake. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Dec 19, 2006, 05:17:50 AM
Not a ripoff, but what hasn't been inspired by an incredible movie like Aliens?

In fact, Halo has a lot taken from Predator and Alien


Invisibility cloak
Aliens with mandibles
Aliens with warrior caste system

The pelican looks like the dropship
Numerous soldiers have some quotes like that of Hicks and Hudson

Johnson is pretty much a carbon copy of Al Matthews as Apone

The pillar of Autumn looks a hell of a lot like the Sulaco.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja on Dec 19, 2006, 11:55:09 AM
The dropship in Halo is also very similar to the one from Aliens.

http://nikon.bungie.org/screenshots/radiativenz.090703/ship.jpg
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ultimate Predator on Dec 19, 2006, 01:35:00 PM
It sure is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Dec 20, 2006, 07:59:53 PM
Well if you go to the staff pages at Bungie.com, and look at their influences and favorite movies, most of them have Alien or Aliens listed.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: carlp06 on Dec 31, 2006, 11:03:50 PM
This game is amazing and especially on pc.Unfortunately I only have the demo for it which I downloaded.This games nothin compared to AVP2 though ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Jan 10, 2007, 03:02:46 AM
Halo forces AvP2 back into its shithole in shame.

My friend got an Xbox 360 with Halo 2 for Xmas and he's preparing for the Rise of the Elites. No longer will players using Elites be judged as n00bs and losers. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: gojiramatthew on Feb 10, 2007, 11:05:24 PM
I LOVE to Kill grunts. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ~Jarrecko~ on Feb 10, 2007, 11:17:52 PM
I recently played Halo2 online. The multiplayer is incredible :o But, I noticed there is a large amount of hacking going on..invincibility hacks, super speed, jumping hacks
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Feb 11, 2007, 03:48:22 AM
The only serious place hackers and modders come into play is the higher ranked games.

It's b.s.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BrokenTusk on Feb 11, 2007, 05:02:23 AM
bungie reports they have been bagging modders, I myself have seen people disappear on my scope who would have died, but I'm confuse as it was either a modder or a bad connection. anyway Chief and Spartans rule!!! 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ~Jarrecko~ on Feb 11, 2007, 09:21:23 PM
When Halo 3 comes out It'd be a welcome change to have more characters to choose from in Mulitiplayer besides Cheif and the covenant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BrokenTusk on Feb 12, 2007, 02:20:05 AM




Spoilers




since reading Halo: Ghosts of Onyx it makes me wonder would we be able to play as the Spartan 3's ?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cabal on Feb 12, 2007, 02:55:02 AM
I doubt we'll see that.


Bungie were saying on their site a while back that they were looking into recording female lines for multiplayer. Whether they'd just use the voice for the standard Spartan model, or make a new female model remains to be seen. Infact, the voice recording may not occur as the idea was just pitched to visitors to the site.

I'd expect playable Brutes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BrokenTusk on Feb 12, 2007, 04:03:33 AM
I expect the brutes to regenerate health like the spartans and elites are able to regnerate their health and shields. though Bungie for the most part have been good in keeping their secrets, I remember one update from their site stated And the MLG boys will sweat blood with excitement. They will all still moan at me about how we nerfed the pistol from Halo One, but this new thing will at least cheer 'em up for a few months. Or years. It's that big.

makes me wonder if their is some new gameplay added on, or hell maybe in campaign we actually fight alonside Linda, Fred, and Kelly and in co-op take control of them ala Gears of War.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Feb 20, 2007, 07:20:54 AM
I'm going to be pissed if they change multiplayer and allow you to be brutes or the other species.


It needs to remain spartans/elites.  Hell, I wouldn't care if they put some ODST soldiers or marines in there as just skins,

But the whole idea of being able to play as a hunter/elite/jackal/grunt if f**king retarded.




And yes, female spartan voices were recorded.  So we might see a female spartan model, but if you look at Nicole from DOA 4, she doesn't look much different from the chief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BrokenTusk on Feb 21, 2007, 12:42:37 AM
campaign is one thing I'm really worry about, I hope they took their time and actually give a 20-30 hrs FPS game here, unlike Halo 2 which took about 10-15 hrs. also I hear they're doing something new with Legendary instead of making the enemies tougher.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 25, 2007, 02:45:47 PM
i say that it should just be elites/spartans but they better change the fact that elites can get killed easier with sniper rifles because you can just shoot that big neck of theirs and they're dead, try shooting a spartan in the neck and they won't even die.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BrokenTusk on Feb 25, 2007, 05:51:42 PM
yeah never understood why the neck wasn't consider lethal enough to bring a Spartan down with one shot. still it only takes 2 shots to bring down anyone with anything less of a head shot.

so I rather like the S2AM UNSC sniper rifle, and Covenant beam Rifle.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Feb 26, 2007, 07:16:03 AM
The problem with the elites is the fact that their "hit boxes" are bigger than a spartan's.

That is one reason why I want to keep the multiplayer models as spartans or odst hell jumpers in mp.


From what I've read so far on Bungie.net, single player doesn't seem to be a problem.  True, Halo 2's campaign was around 13 hours compared to Halo 1's 17 hours, but it could still be longer.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ze scarecrow on Feb 26, 2007, 11:27:59 AM
Yeah i thought Halo2's levels were great but because you didnt get to play master chief that much, it felt shorter than halo 1, still i loved it it was an awesome game and a great idea at getting a different perspective
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: shadowfox2003 on Feb 27, 2007, 04:31:09 AM
Halo is an awesom game and I can't wait for Halo 3 the war to end all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Berserk360 on Mar 12, 2007, 08:20:07 AM
Can't wait for that game!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BrokenTusk on Mar 16, 2007, 02:35:18 AM
Halo is an awesom game and I can't wait for Halo 3 the war to end all.

Halo 3 will end the trilogy, but from what I hear from IGN it doesn't end the war. there will be more Halo games like Halo Wars and Peter Jackson's project game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Mar 17, 2007, 08:19:37 AM
Halo 3 is the end of the master chief/ark story arc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BrokenTusk on Mar 17, 2007, 04:17:11 PM
yup
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Predator Eldar on Mar 21, 2007, 07:36:42 AM
Halo was a great game with a good playing engine.
I liked the charcters but found the story very lacking in certain areas.
I much prefer Halo 2 because it is based in a more war-like situation and has a better story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Mar 31, 2007, 06:47:09 PM
If anyone didn't know, Bungie announced that they are releasing 2 new maps for Halo 2 over xbox live for both the Xbox and Xbox 360.

One is a remake of Hang Em High (wootness), and one is a remake of Derelict.


They are both available April 17.

Check out Bungie.net to see pics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Wolfy on Mar 31, 2007, 11:37:59 PM
I have halo on PC, its far too slow for me as a UT series fan which I've been playing it from release to the current day.

Title: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: DB on May 28, 2007, 12:32:50 AM
Some of you must be playing the Beta by now.

What do you think of it? Is Bungie heading in the right direction?

From what I can tell, yes, they are. I love everything they've changed, what they've implemented and what they've fixed. I never thought I'd see the day when duel Plasma Rifles would defeat a shotgun in combat. Course, I have complaints, but they aren't very big ones.

-Make the SLaser a perfect accuracy weapon. It's too easy to kill infantry with it.

-Warthogs need to die when they are stuck - especially if they are stuck more than once.

-Add like 4 more bullets to the AR. Just 4. Those 4 miserable bullets would greatly help the AR.

-The camo sucks. At least make it so that it decreases the range in which you are detected by the motion sensor. Have it do something.

Other than this, I'm in love with the Beta. If I would get more maps, and the ability to play as an Elite, I wouldn't even need the whole game. That's how awesome it is.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: ShadowPred on May 28, 2007, 02:49:26 AM
The beta has got me hooked, i never like the online with Halo 2, but the beta made me reconside, i really like the control scheme.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: CELTICPRED on May 28, 2007, 04:33:41 AM
As of right now, 52 RP, gunnery Sergeant.


I'm in love with the spartan laser, the targeting is perfect in my opinion, seeing as you've only got enough ammo for 5 rounds.

There is no reason to turn the Spartan Laser into the sniper rifle.


As for the hogs, they could be a little more vulnerable, but they probably beefed them up to counter the new banshee plasma mortar.


As for the banshee, I still wish they would have kept the plasma mortar out of MP, I hate the new balancing they gave the banshee, like the flying up and down, not being able to point straight down, lack of maneuverability.



It's great, it's a far better game than Halo 2's MP. Bringing back the AR saved this game, it's great seeing it go back to melee and grenades for killing, not shitty dual wielding.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on May 29, 2007, 05:21:46 AM
for some reason... i was never good at H2, but this beta I somehow kick ass at. And I enjoy playing it. Normally I dont like FPS on consoles, I love this BETA, I have to play it everyday.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: CELTICPRED on May 30, 2007, 06:29:20 PM
Hey look what I found, new armor for the retail version:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg413.imageshack.us%2Fimg413%2F9973%2Fcreaspartankl9.jpg&hash=9f0b47930f4b5c3e40bea49466b9ff0141308541)

Yes, they are legit, this is scans from an article in game informer I believe, or gamepro, not sure.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: ShadowPred on May 30, 2007, 06:32:56 PM
damn, just yesterday some hackers found the bames of the new armor in the Halo 3 code, sweet.


Just want to see the Elite ones, the new armor for them are called  Raptor and Predator
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on May 30, 2007, 07:42:41 PM
those are sweeeeet!
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: Danger Close on Jun 01, 2007, 10:55:13 PM
I am more of a campain guy myself, but the beta is a great start. The game looks very promising, I also herd they hacked it and found reference to 4 player co-op. 
Look me up

        I Broken Tusk I

Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 01, 2007, 10:56:53 PM
True, but know that just cause it says that on the code does not mean it will be there in the final version. But let's hope it will appear.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: Cellien on Jun 04, 2007, 03:11:58 AM
More new screen caps:

http://buttonbasher.wordpress.com/2007/05/30/halo-3-leak-52907-a-big-one/
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 04, 2007, 03:40:01 AM
Loving the Brute Choppers
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: Cellien on Jun 04, 2007, 04:02:13 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 04, 2007, 03:40:01 AM
Loving the Brute Choppers

I know.. some of the ingame shots are awesome.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Beta
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jun 04, 2007, 06:20:59 AM
According to the article, they rip through everything they run into like warthogs and ghosts.


Also, a new maps based in a huge desert, based mostly on vehicle combat.
Title: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Jun 15, 2007, 06:56:46 PM
That's right.. they have started their viral campaign similar to the old ilovebees.com thing for Halo 2. 

Here is the rundown so far of what people have figured out.  Pretty cool

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/796/796753p1.html


Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 15, 2007, 08:03:20 PM
No way!

The ship that has been hovering around all over the place is viral marketing for the god damn HALO 3?!  WTF!!!
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jun 15, 2007, 10:58:34 PM
We should just make this the Halo 3 thread.


On the RVB forums, we've got all the noob fanboys running around screaming about this thing called Adjutant Reflex, it's starting to piss me off.


Can't wait for H3 though. Preorder and all.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 15, 2007, 11:22:34 PM
I already did months ago!!!   HAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: Cellien on Jun 16, 2007, 04:26:55 AM
I gotta reserve mine..  Can't wait to see what the countdown is for!
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jun 16, 2007, 05:41:53 AM
Hopefully a new trailer or campaign gameplay clip.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: Cellien on Jun 16, 2007, 06:00:13 AM
Did you guys participate in the ilovebees stuff for Halo 2?  I was still in college during that time and a friend and I were driving around for one of the GPS locations that was supposed to have a payphone to answer.. It ended up being in some ghetto area but we couldn't find the payphone.  We found some other dudes looking for it too tho lol. 

Thats pretty much the height of my nerding out :P  Fun though :)
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 22, 2007, 08:08:03 PM
http://www.gamesradar.com/us/xbox360/game/news/article.jsp?sectionId=1006&articleId=2007062210643304002&releaseId=2005000000000000000350
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: Cellien on Jul 02, 2007, 09:13:38 PM
E3 should have some new sh*t about Halo 3... Can't wait!   ;D
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 02, 2007, 11:08:06 PM
Hopefully yes, something was hinted at by Frankie on the Bungie update last Friday.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jul 11, 2007, 05:43:50 AM
Anyone watch the new trailer from E3? Awesome!

Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 11, 2007, 05:52:33 AM
Yep, watched it on G4's live feed over the net.

Very, very, very pleased.


Love the new Xbox 360 Halo 3 edition.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 11, 2007, 06:15:27 AM
TRAILER HERE:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLp8j9jCwWw (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLp8j9jCwWw)
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jul 11, 2007, 06:31:43 AM
Looks like the Chief and the Arbiter will be working together now (as I expected). I think when you play co-op, the 2nd player will be the Arbiter, instead of 2 Master Chiefs.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 11, 2007, 06:57:14 AM
That's my thoughts as well, kinda pisses me off seeing as how I hate the arbiter.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jul 11, 2007, 07:13:58 AM
I didn't mind the Arbiter. It is an interesting story arc (to me at least). It made the story more complex (in a good way). I know the shift in perspectives bothered a lot of fans, but I liked it. We got to see the impact the destruction of Halo had on both sides. I liked the Covenant Civil War angle that was introduced and how what began as a hatred for each other will become an alliance. It all escalates into what I hope is an amazing climax.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 11, 2007, 07:44:05 AM
What annoyed me was how the gameplay was any different.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Marketing HAS BEGUN
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 11, 2007, 10:49:18 AM
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=ethreeblowout

Cool Haloigoodness.
Title: Halo 3
Post by: Spartan117 on Jul 11, 2007, 05:50:32 PM
Check this out
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo3/default.htm
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Spartan117 on Jul 11, 2007, 05:52:36 PM
check out the E3 tralier by the pictures
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Jul 11, 2007, 09:53:58 PM
Yo, We should all Clan up when Halo 3 comes out. What a couple of days it has been for us Halo fans, first the 2nd Server opens then we get Live action Halo followed by Halo 3 campaign. WOW!
H3DA should have a complete breakdown of the Campaign trailer soon.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 12, 2007, 02:12:33 AM
The arms race video was a huge let down.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jul 12, 2007, 03:32:50 AM
That's exactly how I felt. When he said combined live action and Weta Digital, I was like "Oh hell yes!"! Then it played and all it showed was marines gearing up. I wanted gun fights with Covenants and Master Chief. The video they showed was bleh...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 12, 2007, 03:50:10 AM
It's going to be a series up until the release of Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Jul 12, 2007, 04:37:03 AM
I thought the Arms Race video was pretty awesome.. No fighting, but damn it had some cool atmosphere in parts.

Check out the high res screens from Halo 3 here.  They look better than the trailer, specially since you can sit there and take in all the detail.

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=ethreeblowout
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 13, 2007, 01:07:20 PM
http://www.gamespot.com/video/926632/6174402/halo-3-halo-movie-clip-5


It has that Aliens feel....(for me anyway)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Jul 13, 2007, 05:59:32 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jul 13, 2007, 01:07:20 PM
http://www.gamespot.com/video/926632/6174402/halo-3-halo-movie-clip-5


It has that Aliens feel....(for me anyway)

Same here.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 14, 2007, 07:50:48 PM
That, is because Bungie isn't original at all.

The pelican, looks the same as the drop ship.

The zulaco looks just like the pillar of autumn.

Sgt. Johnson is Apone.


I could go on and on, but Bungie likes to steal ideas and make them their own.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 15, 2007, 01:30:29 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Jul 14, 2007, 07:50:48 PM
That, is because Bungie isn't original at all.

The pelican, looks the same as the drop ship.

The zulaco looks just like the pillar of autumn.

Sgt. Johnson is Apone.


I could go on and on, but Bungie likes to steal ideas and make them their own.


These are all obvious facts. Which my brother decides to deny....poor soul.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Irukandji on Jul 15, 2007, 11:43:33 PM
The way I see it is at least Bungie can do a better job than Fox with its own franchise.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Jul 16, 2007, 04:37:52 PM
Not to mention Bungie stole the Predators mouth and slapped it on the Elites. Heck, an Elite is practically an sophisticated PredAlien minus the Dreds and the Tail :P

Not to mention that the elites have invisibility *cough* Predators trademark ability *cough*.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Jul 16, 2007, 06:44:36 PM
Quote from: Irukandji on Jul 15, 2007, 11:43:33 PM
The way I see it is at least Bungie can do a better job than Fox with its own franchise.

Exactly, best statement of the day.  :) 
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jul 21, 2007, 06:30:18 PM
http://gametrailers.com/player/22609.html

Notice how he says "You can play as the Master Chief IF YOU CHOOSE TO.

Makes me think that you can choose to either play as Chief or Arbiter and depending on who you choose, you see the story through a different point of view. Kinda like how you can choose between Jill of Chris in Resident Evil. This would give reason to play through Halo 3 twice. I like this idea and I hope it's true.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Jul 21, 2007, 06:33:33 PM
Just hoping they don't force you to play the Arbiter like the 2nd one.  Thats when the game took a weird turn and started to confuse the hell outta me with the story.

Thanks for the link!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Jul 21, 2007, 06:38:41 PM
Oh sh*t he says YOU CAN DEFINITELY PLAY THROUGH THE WHOLE GAME WITH MASTERCHIEF!!  Awesome.  Made my day :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 21, 2007, 08:37:40 PM
I choose Chief.

Thank the Lord.

Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 22, 2007, 02:10:46 PM
I just want playing as the Arbitor to be different than the Chief. Big woop. A cloak that doesn't last long.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Jul 27, 2007, 02:24:14 AM
Yeah, the should make the cloak last like a minute at a time.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Jul 27, 2007, 03:18:06 AM
There showing tons of Halo 3 collector toys at Comic Con. :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 27, 2007, 04:46:37 AM
I've seen 1 shot of some card board cutouts.

Then right next to it, a massive no cameras sign.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Jul 31, 2007, 08:56:11 PM
Halo 3 is ONLINE 4-PLAYER COOP!!!!!!!   :o

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/31/its-official-halo-3-has-four-player-online-co-op/

Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jul 31, 2007, 09:05:10 PM
OMG! I didn't think it could be true. Bungie kept saying they would try, but there probably won't be online coop. I guess they pulled it off. Awesome! This is gonna be better than GOW online coop.

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=thesoundofsack

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2Fimages%2FNews%2FInlineImages2007%2F4pFTWBIG.jpg&hash=94ad693fc7e186b75303e88e4803f356482cc836)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Jul 31, 2007, 09:11:25 PM
See you guys there. This will be the biggest game ever.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Jul 31, 2007, 09:15:55 PM
After this news...I am no longer an atheist...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jul 31, 2007, 09:17:23 PM
Praise the lord!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Jul 31, 2007, 09:23:00 PM
OHHHHH MYYYYY GAWWWWD!

It just dawned on me.

AVPGalaxy.net  4-player coop sessions over live (for those of us who have it).

Would be sick! ;D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jul 31, 2007, 09:26:49 PM
Ya, we should play together when it comes out.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Aug 01, 2007, 02:31:54 AM
I am very delited about the 4 player coop.

Very very glad they got it pulled off.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 01, 2007, 02:39:34 AM
They pulled it off?!....Praise JESUS!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Aug 01, 2007, 02:49:22 AM
I can't wait to play with you guys... I mean Online!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 01, 2007, 02:55:11 AM
OK, I will be renewing my account this september, on the 25th to play this game.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: SPEC. AGENT KEYES on Aug 11, 2007, 03:22:53 AM
I was hoping to see master chief facing the covenant in that live action video. we can see the elephant in the beginning. yeah felt like they redid aliens there for a second. need to make another one of those in live action to see on the big screen. everything made by weta. wow.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Aug 11, 2007, 04:01:48 AM
I thought the video was shitty personally.


Halo did nothing but continuously rip off aliens.



In other news, head to IGN, they confirm the flamethrower in Halo 3 with a screen shot, and they confirm that the 4th grenade is called a fire bomb.


Very cool.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 11, 2007, 03:12:37 PM
MY god, they might as well, just make a tons load of more grenades, those are the only weapons that look the same but are different.


Thank the gods for the flamethrower!


And yes, screw Halo for literally ripping off Aliens, every damn thing about it.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Aug 11, 2007, 06:27:29 PM
Don't screw Halo.

Screw the f**ktards at Bungie.


I just can't wait any longer to toss a fire bomb at a spartan, and watch him run away as he's on fire.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 11, 2007, 06:58:40 PM
Yes, screw Bungie!!!   NON-IMAGINATIVE ALIEN DESIGNERS!!!!!!!!  sort of
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Aug 11, 2007, 08:02:34 PM
Ya, they ripped off Aliens.. but from what I understand, they are pretty open about that..  Personally, I don't care..  They haven't made a good Alien movie in 21 years.. I say let Halo give us our bad ass space marine action.. HOORAW!!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Aug 12, 2007, 03:50:50 PM
Here's a little Halo 3 news that I wish I was a part of. Remember how the Beta worked. Some of the people that were INVITED to the Beta have been INVITED to play Halo 3 EPSILON. What is it? Well, it is a chance to test:

6 maps, including Sandtrap.
Custom games.
Forge.
4 player Co-op over Xbox live.
1 level of CAMPAIN.

This is all available for those who are invited on Marketplace. I was not invited but I sure wish I was.

PS The Flamethrower as a support weapon rules. I think we should all play a custom game with only support weapons. Up the spen of the players and that would be Hella fun.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 12, 2007, 03:54:54 PM
Damn.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Aug 12, 2007, 08:21:46 PM
My buddy just called me and told me they have the Legendary Helmat on Display. Now I am not going to make a special trip, but I think the wife is going later. Good reason to go with her.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Aug 12, 2007, 08:23:48 PM
It's only big enough to fit someone's cat.


I can't wait for midnight madness at Gamestop on September 25th.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Aug 13, 2007, 12:29:46 AM
Quote from: Danger Close on Aug 12, 2007, 08:21:46 PM
My buddy just called me and told me they have the Legendary Helmat on Display. Now I am not going to make a special trip, but I think the wife is going later. Good reason to go with her.

Heh awesome..

Thanks for posting up the other news too about Epsilon... Wish I was invited, I had the Crackdown key..
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 13, 2007, 01:45:56 AM
September 25th, Legendary version here i come, well actually my bro, but i reserved it! 25 freakin bucks, WTF!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Aug 13, 2007, 03:46:43 AM
I had the Crackdown key too.

And on the Helmat... it's big. Call the fire dept., I'm totally gonna get this thing stuck on my head. I don't know why they said it was only big enough for a cat. I have seen it in person and it could be big enough if you have a small head.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Irukandji on Aug 13, 2007, 04:41:58 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Aug 12, 2007, 08:23:48 PM
It's only big enough to fit someone's cat.

Glad I have a kitten. I'm going to rename him Master Chief and stick the helmet on his head.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Aug 13, 2007, 04:53:37 PM
Quote from: Irukandji on Aug 13, 2007, 04:41:58 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Aug 12, 2007, 08:23:48 PM
It's only big enough to fit someone's cat.

Glad I have a kitten. I'm going to rename him Master Chief and stick the helmet on his head.

Kitty = owned.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Aug 16, 2007, 03:38:27 PM
1 new campaign shot, and 1 new map, called, Narrows.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/813/813197p1.html (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/813/813197p1.html)



I like the name Narrows. Batman Begins ftw.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Aug 16, 2007, 03:45:20 PM
On Kotaku, they said they played a campaign 4 player coop level.  Basically they said its what you'd expect.. old Halo perfected in ways.. but nothing revolutionary.  Honestly, thats exactly what I want.  I dont want them to change the formula..
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Aug 16, 2007, 03:49:51 PM
Same here, I don't want revolutionary changes, I want improved AI enemies, with the well known gameplay formula.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Aug 16, 2007, 08:16:49 PM
It would be when Coke came out with "new" Coke. Everyone hated it. Halo is the best and they should make only small tweaks. I am so glad thay didn't screw with it to much.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Aug 16, 2007, 08:19:25 PM
Crystal Pepsi!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Aug 16, 2007, 08:58:01 PM
Barf! I herd Pepsi recently came out with "Cucumber Ice." What the Hell. If anyone has tryed this let me know.

And since we are on this topic, has anyone tryed the "Halo 3 Game Fuel" from Mountain Dew?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Aug 16, 2007, 09:21:16 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Aug 16, 2007, 08:58:01 PM
Barf! I herd Pepsi recently came out with "Cucumber Ice." What the Hell. If anyone has tryed this let me know.

And since we are on this topic, has anyone tryed the "Halo 3 Game Fuel" from Mountain Dew?

Nice transition  8)  But no, haven't tried.. but I am gonna pick up a few.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Aug 17, 2007, 02:49:14 PM
Server 5 is now open. Now this should get good.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Aug 18, 2007, 05:59:44 AM
Quote from: Danger Close on Aug 17, 2007, 02:49:14 PM
Server 5 is now open. Now this should get good.

Whats server 5?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Aug 18, 2007, 06:05:59 AM
In other news, as for saved films, if you want more space, you can buy it.

It's in the new update.

Great idea.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Aug 18, 2007, 03:43:49 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Aug 18, 2007, 05:59:44 AM
Quote from: Danger Close on Aug 17, 2007, 02:49:14 PM
Server 5 is now open. Now this should get good.

Whats server 5?

Go to Halo3.com. It's the Halo 3 ARG. Alternate Reality Game. The Servers all have different clues, as you solve them, others open up. Now all of the Servers are open. There are small video files, tar mas and transmission logs, that relate to Halo's story.

Uf you want a very good forum to disscuss the ARG, go to Bungie.net and look for a group called COMPOUND INTELLIGENCE.  You join that group and then are tonnes of info about the Servers. But it is all up to the minute stuff on people actually figuring the ARG out. They are much smarter than me.

I think Wikipedia has a good run down to. Probably better to stat there.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Aug 24, 2007, 03:19:43 AM
New videos:

New Halo 3 arms race video, (leaked):

http://gamersyde.com/stream_4291_en.html (http://gamersyde.com/stream_4291_en.html)


First minute from the Tsavo Highway level, look at the incredible lighting, even for a stylized game:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gruntsrus.com%2Fnews.php%3Freadmore%3D572&hash=1863619a8a902962f36c463ec2e0523a00bf0988)


Few more vids from IGN:

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/734/734817/vids_1.html (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/734/734817/vids_1.html)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Aug 24, 2007, 03:49:33 AM
Arms race vid looks awesome.. tho a little too documentary cam looking.  ODST look f**kin sweet tho..

Thanks for posting!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Sep 03, 2007, 04:20:52 PM
I can't wait for the 4 player co-op. Having 4 players with the added campaign scoring will make the online experience that nuch better. Can you imagine all 4 players competing for points in a campaign level. Oh sweet jesus!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 04, 2007, 08:16:05 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Sep 03, 2007, 04:20:52 PM
I can't wait for the 4 player co-op. Having 4 players with the added campaign scoring will make the online experience that nuch better. Can you imagine all 4 players competing for points in a campaign level. Oh sweet jesus!

Ya this is cool.. hope to see some of you guys online.  :)  We can play co-op!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 04, 2007, 11:51:32 PM
I'll be there, I'll be known as ShadowPred, just need to renew my account and then we'll start kicking some Predator I mean Elite butt!!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 05, 2007, 02:59:58 AM
I'm blowing through campaign as soon as I get home.

I'm trying to avoid as many spoilers as possible about the ending, I want to play that through myself.

I will probably be off the internet that entire week.

Then I can hit multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 06, 2007, 02:45:31 AM
Why the entire week?? You can pass the campaign in literally one sitting? :-\
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 06, 2007, 02:47:18 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 06, 2007, 02:45:31 AM
Why the entire week?? You can pass the campaign in literally one sitting? :-\

Maybe...if you like to sit on your ass for a minimum of 10 hours..  :P
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 06, 2007, 02:50:52 AM
yes, me and my bro did exactly that, we played Halo 2 at 6:00PM until 4:30 in the morning, not moving from the floor, until our mom nad dad told us to go to sleep.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 06, 2007, 02:55:26 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 06, 2007, 02:50:52 AM
yes, me and my bro did exactly that, we played Halo 2 at 6:00PM until 4:30 in the morning, not moving from the floor, until our mom nad dad told us to go to sleep.

Haha thats cool... An old friend of mine did that with Halo 1 and 2, but it tooks us about 2 days to finish...We like to goof around in the areas.  Hopefully we can do that over Xbox live with the new Halo :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 06, 2007, 02:58:02 AM
I don;t like it when people goof around online, it annoys me especially when the person takes it too far.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Psykorgasm on Sep 06, 2007, 12:25:31 PM
20 days to go guys! Well 19 for you Americans!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 06, 2007, 07:08:26 PM
19 Days until I can start owning all your asses.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 06, 2007, 08:59:48 PM
I'm more interested in the campaign, so not worried about owning asses :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 07, 2007, 12:18:15 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 06, 2007, 08:59:48 PM
I'm more interested in the campaign, so not worried about owning asses :)

Same here, man.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: SPEC. AGENT KEYES on Sep 07, 2007, 12:18:51 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 07, 2007, 12:18:15 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 06, 2007, 08:59:48 PM
I'm more interested in the campaign, so not worried about owning asses :)

Same here, man.
heh. I like killing my own guys! :-X :D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 07, 2007, 02:38:53 AM
I'm getting campaign done first to prevent getting the end spoiled by jackasses on live.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 07, 2007, 03:00:17 AM
It's the first thing I do anyway.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: SPEC. AGENT KEYES on Sep 07, 2007, 03:01:39 AM
Usually I play the campaign first to see if it is lame or not, then I would play LIVE.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 07, 2007, 06:51:18 PM
YAY, just pre-ordered the Legendary Edition :D!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 07, 2007, 09:11:11 PM
The main reason I'm buying it, is for the campaign.  Gotta save the earth! 
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: SPEC. AGENT KEYES on Sep 07, 2007, 10:37:35 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 07, 2007, 09:11:11 PM
The main reason I'm buying it, is for the campaign.  Gotta save the earth! 
Chief! Grind their ass'!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Warrior Drone on Sep 08, 2007, 02:18:57 AM
Bungie needs to burn in hell for copying the Elite(predator) Marine Corp.(Aliens) Flood(Alien) and i can list over 500 things that they ripped off of those series. So ya know what? Im gonna make a game called "Total Assault" and im gonna rip them off, they deserve it.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Sep 08, 2007, 03:47:31 AM
Halo was influenced by the Alien world, but really, who cares. If you want to look at it like a total rip-off... well then you get a really good Aliens game. Quite whining, Halo 3 will rule all. I can't wait, 18 more days.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 08, 2007, 06:16:16 AM
With me, it's just the fact that it's so blatant.

Johson is the same, the dropship is the same, the marines are the same.


Bungie could have took the ideas and made them their own, but they didn't.



Sure, it "doesn't matter" but it still annoys me.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 08, 2007, 03:51:56 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 08, 2007, 06:16:16 AM
With me, it's just the fact that it's so blatant.

Johson is the same, the dropship is the same, the marines are the same.


Bungie could have took the ideas and made them their own, but they didn't.



Sure, it "doesn't matter" but it still annoys me.

Ya but the meat and potatos of the game is much different:  The Master Chief and the Covenant... and of course the story.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 08, 2007, 03:53:39 PM
Story...thwart off alien invasion, same concept as many other movies and books, but at least it's different in it's own way.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Sep 09, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
The big reason halo is so popular is how rich the stort is.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 09, 2007, 03:17:57 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Sep 09, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
The big reason halo is so popular is how rich the stort is.


Without it, it would be garbage.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 09, 2007, 06:55:40 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 09, 2007, 03:17:57 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Sep 09, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
The big reason halo is so popular is how rich the stort is.


Without it, it would be garbage.

Not really. It is one of the best multiplayer on any console. Easily.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huntchez on Sep 09, 2007, 07:30:04 PM
The big reason its so popular is because of the of the many things it has


when you mix a Alien/Human war with infested Brainless zombies smacking the hell out of you while holding a rocket launcher chasing after you will no end,you know no game can compare to that

When Giant Apes come charging in at you with blind fury shooting a grenade at you non-stop,nothing can compare to that

Nothing can compare to halo other than Bioshock in most cases.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 09, 2007, 11:49:53 PM
Halo 2's campaign sucked, as well as numerous enemies.

Which is why I'm glad that the brutes are re-tooled.



Also, OXM magazine's head editor got to play Halo 3 all the way through the campaign, and on all mp maps.

She'll have a 10 page review a day or two prior to the release.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Sep 10, 2007, 03:21:21 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 09, 2007, 03:17:57 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Sep 09, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
The big reason halo is so popular is how rich the stort is.


Without it, it would be garbage.

I don't agree at all. The story is key, but one of the other big reasons is how easy it is to just pick up. It's a complicated game that is easy to play. Hardcore gamers can get an incredibly hard and rich game, or a casual gamer can just play. Then you add the replay value with the online stuff and WHAM!

Best game ever. Halo 3 may not be the revolution, but it is a giant leap in the evolution of gaming.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2007, 01:02:45 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 09, 2007, 11:49:53 PM
Halo 2's campaign sucked, as well as numerous enemies.

Which is why I'm glad that the brutes are re-tooled.



Also, OXM magazine's head editor got to play Halo 3 all the way through the campaign, and on all mp maps.

She'll have a 10 page review a day or two prior to the release.



Why Wait?

http://www.gamesradar.com/us/xbox360/game/features/article.jsp?articleId=20070907144820314094&sectionId=1003&releaseId=2005000000000000000350

NOTE: I jave not seen it for the sake of not getting spoiled. You might do the same, but here it is.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 10, 2007, 04:52:38 PM
I don't think there's any spoilers there.. I think I read that article the other day.. just says there WILL be a review soon.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huntchez on Sep 10, 2007, 09:31:13 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Sep 10, 2007, 03:21:21 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 09, 2007, 03:17:57 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Sep 09, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
The big reason halo is so popular is how rich the stort is.


Without it, it would be garbage.

I don't agree at all. The story is key, but one of the other big reasons is how easy it is to just pick up. It's a complicated game that is easy to play. Hardcore gamers can get an incredibly hard and rich game, or a casual gamer can just play. Then you add the replay value with the online stuff and WHAM!

Best game ever. Halo 3 may not be the revolution, but it is a giant leap in the evolution of gaming.
Bioshock pwnz Halo 3,out of everything i seen,only seen trailors of Halo3n and the screens show nothing new but the arbitor and master cheif partner up.

besides there are 7 halo rings and only 1 was destroyed.....soooooo halo 8 maybe <.<.......just cant get into halo at all with the same shiz going around but i heard you can use diffrent screen veiws to enchance gameplay along with unlockables
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 10, 2007, 09:50:38 PM
Quote from: Huntchez on Sep 10, 2007, 09:31:13 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Sep 10, 2007, 03:21:21 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 09, 2007, 03:17:57 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Sep 09, 2007, 03:14:51 PM
The big reason halo is so popular is how rich the stort is.


Without it, it would be garbage.

I don't agree at all. The story is key, but one of the other big reasons is how easy it is to just pick up. It's a complicated game that is easy to play. Hardcore gamers can get an incredibly hard and rich game, or a casual gamer can just play. Then you add the replay value with the online stuff and WHAM!

Best game ever. Halo 3 may not be the revolution, but it is a giant leap in the evolution of gaming.
Bioshock pwnz Halo 3,out of everything i seen,only seen trailors of Halo3n and the screens show nothing new but the arbitor and master cheif partner up.

besides there are 7 halo rings and only 1 was destroyed.....soooooo halo 8 maybe <.<.......just cant get into halo at all with the same shiz going around but i heard you can use diffrent screen veiws to enchance gameplay along with unlockables

I have no doubt Bioshock is a great game, but it doesn't appeal to me like Halo.  Bioshock is dark, depressing, and lots of eerie corridors.. Halo is testosterone driven, bright, outdoors and just pure fun.  Its the Mario of FPS games :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: DB on Sep 11, 2007, 05:04:38 AM
Me and my friends are having trouble awaiting this game. More than a few hours is too long. :(

We are absolutely certain that this game will be the end of mankind on Earth. Because once Halo 3 comes out, nobody will eat, nobody will shit, nobody will have sex, nobody will work, nobody will do anything except play Halo 3. Human civilization will die. Well... maybe chicks will still do stuff. But men the world over will cease to live.

Why? Because Halo 3 > Everything. ;D ;D

:P

From what I've seen, this game is shaping out to be amazing. I have yet to see something I whole heartedly dislike.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Sep 11, 2007, 05:32:39 AM
Be AWARE! Halo 3 has been leaked. Some kid got a hold of it and is selling it on Ebay. The ending is out there now so Beware of what you open if you want to avoid spoilers! :o
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 11, 2007, 03:43:16 PM
I heard.

I'm soon unplugging my internetz.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ChAoS on Sep 12, 2007, 02:02:06 AM
im not so worked up for this game..  im waiting for resi 5.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 12, 2007, 02:08:39 AM
Quote from: ChAoS on Sep 12, 2007, 02:02:06 AM
im not so worked up for this game..  im waiting for resi 5.


Good thing you posted here then.. in the Halo 3 thread...you know...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ChAoS on Sep 12, 2007, 02:10:16 AM
chill man, just sayin ya know. but yeh resi 5  ;) :P
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 12, 2007, 02:15:04 AM
Quote from: ChAoS on Sep 12, 2007, 02:10:16 AM
chill man...

Hmm.. Didn't realize I was upset..   :-\ 
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 12, 2007, 02:18:38 AM
Posting bullshit about other games in this thead isn't welcome.

gtfo, kthxbai.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 12, 2007, 02:38:36 PM
13 days and counting...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 12, 2007, 02:39:24 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 12, 2007, 02:38:36 PM
13 days and counting...

Heh.. I was gonna make a post saying that we are now officially under 2 weeks!  :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 12, 2007, 02:50:50 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 12, 2007, 02:39:24 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 12, 2007, 02:38:36 PM
13 days and counting...

Heh.. I was gonna make a post saying that we are now officially under 2 weeks!  :)

:D I was going to do it yesterday, but 2 weeks seemed too long...I'm actually going to take a couple of days off of work to 'finish the fight'.  I'd feel bad for my co-workers if I didn't give my workload my undivided attention. (since they'd have to pick up the slack)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 12, 2007, 02:58:22 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 12, 2007, 02:50:50 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 12, 2007, 02:39:24 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 12, 2007, 02:38:36 PM
13 days and counting...

Heh.. I was gonna make a post saying that we are now officially under 2 weeks!  :)

:D I was going to do it yesterday, but 2 weeks seemed too long...I'm actually going to take a couple of days off of work to 'finish the fight'.  I'd feel bad for my co-workers if I didn't give my workload my undivided attention. (since they'd have to pick up the slack)

Luckily at my job we are encouraged to play games.. So my producer and I have already started talking about how we are gonna set up the Halo 3 rig to do some CO-OP ;D   Lucky, I know..but I doubt they would let me take off though to play it.  :P
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 12, 2007, 05:16:11 PM
New Halo 3 ad!

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/12/watch-the-new-halo-3-ad-museum/1#c7470472

Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 12, 2007, 06:03:17 PM
That rocks.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 13, 2007, 02:41:13 AM
Wow, love it.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Sep 13, 2007, 04:38:52 AM
It's so subtle. I love all the mystery.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 13, 2007, 04:54:43 AM
Wow they totally give everything away in that one if you actually open your ears.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Danger Close on Sep 13, 2007, 05:57:47 AM
It's the perfect add for fans. Says nothing and everythins all in one tight package.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Warrior Drone on Sep 13, 2007, 07:20:16 AM
11 days. :-X
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 14, 2007, 04:54:18 PM
There's supposed to be a new big ass trailer today that Stan Winston did work on..
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 14, 2007, 06:35:41 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 14, 2007, 04:54:18 PM
There's supposed to be a new big ass trailer today that Stan Winston did work on..

You better not be lying! That guy is God.

And if he's worked on some Halo trailer then I will cream everywhere... :P
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 15, 2007, 02:30:57 AM
I am sh***ing myself as we speak. If he has indeed done one, why do I get the feeling that we just might see a live action master chief?





http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24927.html
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 15, 2007, 02:46:55 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 15, 2007, 02:30:57 AM
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24927.html

That was awesome, i wounder how did they do that.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 15, 2007, 04:38:02 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 15, 2007, 02:30:57 AM
I am sh***ing myself as we speak. If he has indeed done one, why do I get the feeling that we just might see a live action master chief?





http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24927.html

That was f**king epic.
I saw something like that with an old man in a museum... That I can't even describe because it was so awesome. I am getting REALLY excited for this game.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 15, 2007, 04:52:31 AM
From what I understand..there's supposed to be a big trailer to come out and these were the smaller ads..  We'll see I guess.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 15, 2007, 08:48:43 AM
I never want to see a live action master chief, unless Winston is doing it, but he doesn't work with WETA.

So I still say a CG chief is the way to go.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 16, 2007, 09:30:30 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 15, 2007, 08:48:43 AM
I never want to see a live action master chief, unless Winston is doing it, but he doesn't work with WETA.

So I still say a CG chief is the way to go.

WETA are pretty good.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 17, 2007, 03:27:52 AM
WETA's work looks like shit compared to ILM's CGI and Winston's practical effects.


I'm merely saying, I only trust Winston when it comes to a practical suit.


The Iron Man armor has given me some little glance of hope in a practical Master Chief, but again, Winston won't work with WETA, so that means give me a CGI chief.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 17, 2007, 03:00:35 PM
Ok guys.. watch where you look.. The ending of Halo 3 was uploaded in video form on the net apparently.  SO WATCH OUT! 

Please, if you have seen it simply do not say more than "I have seen it."
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 17, 2007, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 17, 2007, 03:00:35 PM
Ok guys.. watch where you look.. The ending of Halo 3 was uploaded in video form on the net apparently.  SO WATCH OUT! 

Please, if you have seen it simply do not say more than "I have seen it."

I have seen it.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 17, 2007, 07:26:10 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 15, 2007, 02:30:57 AM
why do I get the feeling that we just might see a live action master chief?

Because there might be one.  Denzel as the Master Chief?

http://www.halothemovie.org/

Quote from: Aeus on Sep 17, 2007, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 17, 2007, 03:00:35 PM
Please, if you have seen it simply do not say more than "I have seen it."
I have seen it.

That's enough outta' you!  8)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 18, 2007, 03:20:17 AM
The Denzel as Chief rumor was debunked almost a year ago.

The movie is on halt.

Nothing is being done on the movie other than them shopping around to distributors.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 18, 2007, 03:33:35 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 17, 2007, 07:22:17 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 17, 2007, 03:00:35 PM
Ok guys.. watch where you look.. The ending of Halo 3 was uploaded in video form on the net apparently.  SO WATCH OUT! 

Please, if you have seen it simply do not say more than "I have seen it."

I have seen it.

Thx.  :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 19, 2007, 04:04:38 PM
I see the light at the end of the tunnel...I cannot wait to smash a Brute with that 'gravity hammer'...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 19, 2007, 05:51:26 PM
First review:

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/19/famitsu-gives-halo-3-a-37-40/


Guess it lives up to the hype  ;D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 19, 2007, 07:43:36 PM
^ Did you have any doubt?   8)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 19, 2007, 08:52:54 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 19, 2007, 07:43:36 PM
^ Did you have any doubt?   8)

Well, I knew for sure it'd be a quality game.. But thought it may fall short with reviewers for various reasons.  Hype and not living up to it being one of them.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 20, 2007, 02:53:00 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 19, 2007, 08:52:54 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 19, 2007, 07:43:36 PM
^ Did you have any doubt?   8)

Well, I knew for sure it'd be a quality game.. But thought it may fall short with reviewers for various reasons.  Hype and not living up to it being one of them.

I never really doubted them. I loved Halo and Halo 2, and it's not like they were going to make a game worse than them are they?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 20, 2007, 04:51:01 PM
Aeus, we are on the same page...Never once crossed my mind that this wouldn't live up to the hype.  I was watching UFC last night on Spike and they showed a longer version of the "Believe" commercial.  Good stuff. 4 days and a wake up!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 20, 2007, 07:34:42 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 20, 2007, 04:51:01 PM
Aeus, we are on the same page...Never once crossed my mind that this wouldn't live up to the hype.  I was watching UFC last night on Spike and they showed a longer version of the "Believe" commercial.  Good stuff. 4 days and a wake up!

5 for me.   :'(

The campaign looks godamned insane though. Was watching footage of it on IGN.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 20, 2007, 07:56:28 PM
Ya crap load of video from TGS on IGN:

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/734/734817/vids_1.html
Title: Halo 4
Post by: Warrior on Sep 20, 2007, 11:35:59 PM
do you guys think thay will be a halo 4 u have heard rumor that they will be one what do you guys think
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 20, 2007, 11:41:23 PM
Didn't Bungie said that Halo 3 is the last halo game.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Warrior on Sep 20, 2007, 11:49:47 PM
yeah but i have heard i gameing wed sites that they might be a 4 because there is something in the ending
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: fluxcap on Sep 20, 2007, 11:55:33 PM
You can bet there will be another Halo. It's such a massive franchise Microsoft will get another developer to make the game if Bungie decides not to work on it. Personally I think the Master Chief dies at the end of part 3, we'll probably see another character take center stage in the fourth game which probably won't even be called Halo 4. It will be like Halo Wars, a splinter game that takes place in the Halo universe.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Cellien on Sep 21, 2007, 12:04:21 AM
^ MS owns Bungie so not sure if they have THAT much say in what game they work on.. though I am sure their flagship developer can pull some weight in those decisions.  :)  Apparently there is a mystery Halo project Peter Jackson is working on that IS a game, not the movie.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 21, 2007, 12:07:17 AM
Quote from: fluxcap on Sep 20, 2007, 11:55:33 PM
You can bet there will be another Halo. It's such a massive franchise Microsoft will get another developer to make the game if Bungie decides not to work on it. Personally I think the Master Chief dies at the end of part 3, we'll probably see another character take center stage in the fourth game which probably won't even be called Halo 4. It will be like Halo Wars, a splinter game that takes place in the Halo universe.

There is a game called Halo Wars, it a real-time strategy video game that take place before the first Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: fluxcap on Sep 21, 2007, 12:10:34 AM
Quote from: Ratchetcomand on Sep 21, 2007, 12:07:17 AM
There is a game called Halo Wars, it a real-time strategy video game that take place before the first Halo game.

Quote from: fluxcap on Sep 20, 2007, 11:55:33 PM
You can bet there will be another Halo. It's such a massive franchise Microsoft will get another developer to make the game if Bungie decides not to work on it. Personally I think the Master Chief dies at the end of part 3, we'll probably see another character take center stage in the fourth game which probably won't even be called Halo 4. It will be like Halo Wars, a splinter game that takes place in the Halo universe.
;)
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 21, 2007, 03:54:33 AM
Here's basically what's going to happen.

The Halo we all know right now is just a series in a massive franchise.


This "Master Chief" story arc will be concluded with Halo 3. Will this be the final FPS game in the franchise? Doubtful.

There are plenty more Halo games to be made. Peter Jackson is working on one, and Ensemble Studios is working on Halo Wars.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 21, 2007, 03:55:37 AM
There is a new Vidoc on Bungie based on saved films / forge.

It is absolutely epic.

The game is worth the multiplayer alone.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Aeus on Sep 21, 2007, 06:57:49 PM
They'll probably make spinoff games where you are the Arbiter. I'd play it, just to hear Keith David talk.  :D
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 21, 2007, 07:35:43 PM
Quote from: fluxcap on Sep 20, 2007, 11:55:33 PM
Personally I think the Master Chief dies at the end of part 3

Blasphemy...fluxcap...how...could...you....arghhhhh....**
                       
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Warrior on Sep 21, 2007, 07:37:48 PM
it would be a twist if he did die in the end of halo 3 :'(
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Huol on Sep 21, 2007, 11:05:05 PM
He should die.
Go out in a blaze of glory, like saving the world or something while holding off loads of Brutes with an assault rifle.
Man i feel like an 80's kid watching the old Transformers movie when Optimus Prime died...  :'(
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 21, 2007, 11:17:59 PM
I've always wanted Chief to die.

A metal death.


The ending is out on the internet, and I haven't looked at it.

And if anyone posts it I will find you.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: fluxcap on Sep 22, 2007, 05:43:15 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 21, 2007, 07:35:43 PM
Quote from: fluxcap on Sep 20, 2007, 11:55:33 PM
Personally I think the Master Chief dies at the end of part 3

Blasphemy...fluxcap...how...could...you....arghhhhh....**
                       
hah true. But look at it from a story perspective. The dude is like a messiah among soldiers, he's got to die to save mankind.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 22, 2007, 05:47:58 AM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 21, 2007, 11:17:59 PM
I've always wanted Chief to die.

A metal death.


The ending is out on the internet, and I haven't looked at it.

And if anyone posts it I will find you.

I want him to die too, epicly though...
And if anyone does post that ending... I will also find you...
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Cellien on Sep 22, 2007, 05:48:19 AM
Master Chief is like the Mario of shooters.. If he does die somehow in Halo 3, then he's gonna be back.  

*Oh gawd Aliens Direct TV commercial is on lol*
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 22, 2007, 05:25:38 PM
Quote from: Mikey on Sep 22, 2007, 05:47:58 AM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 21, 2007, 11:17:59 PM
I've always wanted Chief to die.

A metal death.


The ending is out on the internet, and I haven't looked at it.

And if anyone posts it I will find you.

I want him to die too, epicly though...
And if anyone does post that ending... I will also find you...


Metal is another name for epic.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 22, 2007, 06:11:31 PM
They've already said Halo3 is the last part of this story and that they'll be more Halos. Wars has a whole war to cover. Plus we'll have aftermath of H3 and all that.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 22, 2007, 08:44:42 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 22, 2007, 05:25:38 PM
Quote from: Mikey on Sep 22, 2007, 05:47:58 AM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 21, 2007, 11:17:59 PM
I've always wanted Chief to die.

A metal death.


The ending is out on the internet, and I haven't looked at it.

And if anyone posts it I will find you.

I want him to die too, epicly though...
And if anyone does post that ending... I will also find you...


Metal is another name for epic.

Oh, I kinda figured thats what ya meant, never heard or read it that way before though!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 22, 2007, 09:21:43 PM
How epic is this new armor:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi308%2Frussphillipps%2F3231-Full.jpg&hash=7a7fa9e932334f88190d23f9de34e347e2d8e5a4)

WE MUST DESTROY THE POWER RANGERS!!!!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 22, 2007, 09:32:28 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 22, 2007, 09:21:43 PM
How epic is this new armor:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi308%2Frussphillipps%2F3231-Full.jpg&hash=7a7fa9e932334f88190d23f9de34e347e2d8e5a4)

WE MUST DESTROY THE POWER RANGERS!!!!

I wonder if there isn't stuff they haven't shown us...
That is f**king awesome...
Reminds me kinda of the Guyver
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 22, 2007, 09:40:43 PM
There's plenty of stuff they haven't showed us.

It's just a matter of looking in the right places.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Sep 22, 2007, 09:53:19 PM
If cheif dies i think im gonna cry.  :'(
I'm not even a Halo fanatic.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 22, 2007, 10:05:15 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 22, 2007, 09:21:43 PM
How epic is this new armor:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi308%2Frussphillipps%2F3231-Full.jpg&hash=7a7fa9e932334f88190d23f9de34e347e2d8e5a4)

WE MUST DESTROY THE POWER RANGERS!!!!

I think that looks really cool.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Major Alan Schaefer on Sep 23, 2007, 03:30:03 AM
Quote from: Ratchetcomand on Sep 22, 2007, 10:05:15 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 22, 2007, 09:21:43 PM
How epic is this new armor:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi308%2Frussphillipps%2F3231-Full.jpg&hash=7a7fa9e932334f88190d23f9de34e347e2d8e5a4)

WE MUST DESTROY THE POWER RANGERS!!!!

I think that looks really cool.
wow that's really awesome!!! what is it execally?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 23, 2007, 03:57:48 AM
Quote from: Major Alan Schaefer on Sep 23, 2007, 03:30:03 AM
Quote from: Ratchetcomand on Sep 22, 2007, 10:05:15 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 22, 2007, 09:21:43 PM
How epic is this new armor:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi308%2Frussphillipps%2F3231-Full.jpg&hash=7a7fa9e932334f88190d23f9de34e347e2d8e5a4)

WE MUST DESTROY THE POWER RANGERS!!!!

I think that looks really cool.
wow that's really awesome!!! what is it execally?

It's a Super Sayain Spartan... DUH!

I don't know lol.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 23, 2007, 05:05:29 AM
Updated armor picture:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe55%2Fdrew_tucker21%2F6goi1zocopy.jpg&hash=3780b1796df2b362bb14f1d926543c43b050c972)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Major Alan Schaefer on Sep 23, 2007, 05:29:28 AM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 23, 2007, 05:05:29 AM
Updated armor picture:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe55%2Fdrew_tucker21%2F6goi1zocopy.jpg&hash=3780b1796df2b362bb14f1d926543c43b050c972)
so...that means more Spartans i'd assume...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Wolflow on Sep 23, 2007, 06:02:25 AM
3 more days! I can't wait for this! Also in addition to the armor types already shown, I've heard that Arby's armor will also be in multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 23, 2007, 05:45:37 PM
I absolutely hate elites.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Sep 23, 2007, 07:08:23 PM
WOO!
The mark V!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Spaghetti on Sep 23, 2007, 08:50:45 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 23, 2007, 05:45:37 PM
I absolutely hate elites.

play nothing but them. spartans are overrated.

sorta like how i only play locust in GoW.

i be crazy like that.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 23, 2007, 09:04:28 PM
Well so far, Halo 3 got one very positive review: a 9.8/10 from GameTrailers.com. So i'm hopeing this game would be great.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 23, 2007, 10:00:35 PM
More Reviews:

Famitsu: 10, 9, 9, 9. (46/50 (i think).
Gametrailer.com: 9.8
1up.com: 10
Gamespot: 9.5
IGN: 9.5
Gamespot asia: 9.7 (whats up with that?)
Computer and Video Games.com: 9.7
GamePro: 5/5
Gamespy: 5/5
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 23, 2007, 10:04:08 PM
Well i really can't wailt for this game now!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Sep 23, 2007, 10:36:36 PM
Those reviews are a bit worrying since halo 2 got 10/10

Bleh, a few points off, it's still gonna be awesome.

I'm a bit upset theres no bot skirmish mode or npc spawn in forge.
That would have been awesome.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 23, 2007, 11:14:00 PM
Bungie said they'd rather not take the time to develop bots.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Sep 23, 2007, 11:23:25 PM
Blah, it would be awesome though.

Imagine playing online against spawning grunts. xD

I live in the UK. I have to wait one more day than you guys!
*angry fist*
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 23, 2007, 11:38:04 PM
Here the ending to Halo 3!!! I didn't see the ending yet, so i can't tell you what happens after Halo 3.

*WARNING: SPOILERS!!!!!!!*


Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Sep 23, 2007, 11:40:25 PM
I'm not watching that.
If ANYONE, ANYONE posts what happens i'll rip your spinal column out.

I did however watch the opening cinematic. Not too spoilerific. It was awesome...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 24, 2007, 02:11:42 AM
link?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 24, 2007, 05:20:46 AM
Why did you post that!?
Who wants to ruin the ending for themselves? I mean if ya aren't gonna play it I understand...
BUT PLEASE DON'T SAY ANYTHING!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: arnold23 on Sep 24, 2007, 05:30:45 AM
I have stayed away from everything Halo.  The last thing I saw was the Starry NIght trailer a long time ago so I could be pumped for this game.  Ratchet, I love you bro, but get that crap off of here.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Wolflow on Sep 24, 2007, 06:17:00 AM
I'm staying the f**k away from any damn spoilers! I intend to find out when I play it, thank you very much!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 24, 2007, 04:37:02 PM
Is anyone going to the halo 3 midnight launch?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: x-M-x on Sep 24, 2007, 04:51:20 PM
Quote from: Ratchetcomand on Sep 24, 2007, 04:37:02 PM
Is anyone going to the halo 3 midnight launch?

Nope, mine is arriving at my door  at 8.00 AM on the 25! lol  8)


Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 24, 2007, 05:32:12 PM
I was asking for a link to the opening cinematic.



As for midnight release, yeah, I'll be there at at least 9:00 tonight.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 24, 2007, 08:38:49 PM
I am glad that the Best Buy I am working at didn't do a midnight release.


A BIT OF A WARNING.
Every single version is RUMORED to have a loose disc inside of the package.
It could possibly be a booklet, or the DVD on the Legendary or Limited Edition.
I checked my copies today that I recieved, and indeed, quite a few of them had something loose inside.
I hope they aren't the actual game... Because that would be terrible.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 24, 2007, 09:55:47 PM
Read about that as well, I'm just checking them when I open them at the store.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 24, 2007, 09:57:39 PM
Play has this listed as in stock by the way. Id get it but I want the limited edition.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 24, 2007, 10:01:38 PM
I've had my preorder for over a year.

Blah.


Imma hit up Rocky Roccocos and then sit in line for 4 hours.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 24, 2007, 10:09:54 PM
Quote from: Ratchetcomand on Sep 24, 2007, 04:37:02 PM
Is anyone going to the halo 3 midnight launch?

Yep, going to Walmart.  Free Halo dog tags and lanes open only to buy Halo 3.  :)


Awesome new live action vid:

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/24/new-halo-live-action-clip-unleashed-before-master-chiefs-arriva/
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 24, 2007, 10:52:56 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 24, 2007, 09:55:47 PM
Read about that as well, I'm just checking them when I open them at the store.

I am praying to god that they are not the discs...
Because I don't want to be working when my customers come back massivly pissed.
We actually didn't recieve our shipment til about 15 minutes til I was off the clock...
All the other Best Buys had them last week... I also didn't want to tell a customer that we never recieved it.
Our store OVERSOLD the Legendary Edition... There was a limit of 20 per store... We sold 22 somehow... I am not looking forward to telling those 2 people that we don't have their game...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 24, 2007, 10:58:47 PM
Can i still get a copy if i don't go to the midnigth launch?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Sep 24, 2007, 11:02:02 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 24, 2007, 05:32:12 PM
I was asking for a link to the opening cinematic.



As for midnight release, yeah, I'll be there at at least 9:00 tonight.
Here it is:
No real spoilers.
Watch it at your own free will!

Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: arnold23 on Sep 25, 2007, 12:24:30 AM
That was tight as hell.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 25, 2007, 12:33:36 AM
I am going tonight at midnight
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 25, 2007, 01:35:19 AM
Only 3 more hours. I wish i can go but my mom said i can't go because it a school night. I hate when this happens.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: frost on Sep 25, 2007, 01:51:54 AM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 24, 2007, 10:01:38 PM
I've had my preorder for over a year.

Blah.


Imma hit up Rocky Roccocos and then sit in line for 4 hours.
:D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ishallsmitethee on Sep 25, 2007, 02:12:33 AM
I wish I could go to the midnight launch but I can't.  >:(

At least I'll get it the first day . . .

*goes to bug parents into bringing to midnight launch*
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 25, 2007, 03:37:21 AM
This is the last time I'm coming to this thread for a while because I am not getting Halo 3 tomorrow. With school and work, not right now.  I will probably wait until the hype dies down and buy it sometime in October.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 25, 2007, 03:39:55 AM
I've already had my hands on it, like 476 of them actually!
I don't actually get to play it until 2:30 PMish tomorrow.
I have work at 7AM... Getting ready for the biggest release in gaming history!
But I am gonna avoid this thread for a while until I beat story mode.
Peace out and enjoy the game!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 25, 2007, 07:57:12 AM
Got my copy!  Went to the slowest walmart in my area and there still happened to be tons of people strolling in around 11:30.  Some guys were there at 4!  Got my free Halo dogtags :)  I originally got the LE box, but I opened it and it was sctratched to hell like he other reports on the net....so traded in for standard edition.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 25, 2007, 08:01:46 AM
My game disc wasn't scratched.

The 2 manuals held it in place.

But my 2nd disc had some light scratches on it, didn't affect it.


Went 25 and 5 on my first game, I love the Narrows.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: frost on Sep 25, 2007, 09:10:44 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 25, 2007, 07:57:12 AM
Got my copy!  Went to the slowest walmart in my area and there still happened to be tons of people strolling in around 11:30.  Some guys were there at 4!  Got my free Halo dogtags :)  I originally got the LE box, but I opened it and it was sctratched to hell like he other reports on the net....so traded in for standard edition.
why on earth did you trade it in  :o surely the store would have given you your money back ::)guess you guys accept anything with xbox/microsoft on the box this happens with true fb imo :D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 25, 2007, 12:50:32 PM
So it is true about the loose discs...
I have a long day ahead of me...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 25, 2007, 05:09:01 PM
So...what's the verdict?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 25, 2007, 05:10:28 PM
^ it's worth the hype...Now back to the fight...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 25, 2007, 05:25:46 PM
Quote from: frost on Sep 25, 2007, 09:10:44 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 25, 2007, 07:57:12 AM
Got my copy!  Went to the slowest walmart in my area and there still happened to be tons of people strolling in around 11:30.  Some guys were there at 4!  Got my free Halo dogtags :)  I originally got the LE box, but I opened it and it was sctratched to hell like he other reports on the net....so traded in for standard edition.
why on earth did you trade it in  :o surely the store would have given you your money back ::)guess you guys accept anything with xbox/microsoft on the box this happens with true fb imo :D

Let me clarify.. I was still as the store when I noticed it was scratched.. I told them I'd just like the regular edition since there were no reports of faulty cases.  Cashier gave me $10.80 back in refund and a new standard edition Halo 3 box.  How does that qualify as accept anything from MS?  I, infact, DIDN'T accept it.  I gave MS/Walmart less of my money.  I think someone's just on rampage because they have to settle with Liar..ahem.. I mean Lair.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 25, 2007, 06:59:43 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 25, 2007, 05:09:01 PM
So...what's the verdict?

You shouldn't need a verdict! Get it at once!

But seriously, the fact that it has been reviewed at 9 or more out of 10 by everyone is a clear indicator to it's quality. Can't wait to play it tomorrow.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 25, 2007, 08:54:21 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 25, 2007, 06:59:43 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 25, 2007, 05:09:01 PM
So...what's the verdict?

You shouldn't need a verdict! Get it at once!

But seriously, the fact that it has been reviewed at 9 or more out of 10 by everyone is a clear indicator to it's quality. Can't wait to play it tomorrow.

From what I have had time to play, it's f**king awesome.  Hope you guys have a HDTV cause the visuals are soooooooo clear and sharp.  Everything is lush, rich lighting..fine attention to detail.  Oh, and the gameplay feels so epic... Tried out some 3 player co-op OMG.. wow.  Imagine all your buddies and the AI all driving vehicles up to the next wave of enemies.. you're like a gawd damn mini army... the rush of adrenaline you get in Halo 3 is unparalleled in any game.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 25, 2007, 09:44:15 PM
I just got it a few hours ago and it great. I woun't be this Topic that much anymore until i beat the game.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: arnold23 on Sep 26, 2007, 04:09:20 AM
Halo 3 is AWSOME.

Truley insane in the membrane.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 26, 2007, 04:09:40 AM
Wow.  Played a few more hours and so far I think this has to be the COOLEST game I have ever played.  I think it's topping Halo 1 for me.   ;D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: arnold23 on Sep 26, 2007, 04:22:00 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 26, 2007, 04:09:40 AM
Wow.  Played a few more hours and so far I think this has to be the COOLEST game I have ever played.  I think it's topping Halo 1 for me.   ;D

Oh yeah. I just cant believe how big the enviorments are.  You could fit all of Halo 2 in one enviorment!

Truley awsome.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 26, 2007, 02:22:30 PM
Playing it now. The jungle is so beautifully made! Well done Bungie.

Oh and the Mini gun! Bring on the Blain impressions!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 26, 2007, 03:49:28 PM
Slack jawed faggots.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 26, 2007, 05:17:55 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 26, 2007, 03:49:28 PM
Slack jawed faggots.

Every time I see the Minigun I just have to pick it up. Shame it doesn't have that many bullets 'cause it sure as hell tears through everything.

Also...Seriously...How big did they want to make the levels!?! They're huge! They put Halo and Halo2 combined to shame...Absolutely massive, and brilliant. Tsavo Highway was like a wet dream come true, I'm now addicted to the Brute Chopper.

I'm now on the level just after where you take down the Scarab and that massive Covenant Gun, won't tell you what happens because it has some big spoilers in it.

Haven't played Multiplayer yet, but apparently it makes the visuals better. Will check it out when I renew my subscription.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 26, 2007, 05:22:48 PM
Tell me I'm not the only one playing on Hard...

The Shotgun is still my best friend!

Mingun! ---> FTW!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 26, 2007, 05:29:25 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 26, 2007, 05:22:48 PM
Tell me I'm not the only one playing on Hard...

The Shotgun is still my best friend!

Mingun! ---> FTW!

Nope, your not. If by Hard you mean Heroic.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 26, 2007, 05:39:39 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 26, 2007, 05:29:25 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 26, 2007, 05:22:48 PM
Tell me I'm not the only one playing on Hard...

The Shotgun is still my best friend!

Mingun! ---> FTW!

Nope, your not. If by Hard you mean Heroic.

Of course...I don't know why I keep saying hard  :-\ 

What was your first thought when you first heard the howling in the jungle?  I had my volume pretty loud and it kinda' freaked me out...back to the fight.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: PHANTOM on Sep 26, 2007, 06:12:17 PM
Wow, Halo is so over-rated.

I played the second one for about 5mins and the first thing I thought was, wow this game is for kids let me turn this off and play some GRAW2 and Gears Of War ;)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 26, 2007, 07:52:43 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 26, 2007, 05:39:39 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 26, 2007, 05:29:25 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 26, 2007, 05:22:48 PM
Tell me I'm not the only one playing on Hard...

The Shotgun is still my best friend!

Mingun! ---> FTW!

Nope, your not. If by Hard you mean Heroic.

Of course...I don't know why I keep saying hard  :-\ 

What was your first thought when you first heard the howling in the jungle?  I had my volume pretty loud and it kinda' freaked me out...back to the fight.

I thought.."New enemy"..But I think it was either a Monkey or a deranged Brute.  :P
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 26, 2007, 08:49:41 PM
Wow...just wow. On level 5. Floodgates. It's amazing. Beautiful game, awesome new toys to play with and same old loving multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 26, 2007, 09:18:48 PM
Has anyone made there own maps yet?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: dale07 on Sep 26, 2007, 09:20:42 PM
i think the halo games are boring and shit
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Sgt.Torque Reikan on Sep 26, 2007, 10:09:06 PM
man halo 3 is fun ;D I love the gravity hammer but I'm still a sword guy :P
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: x-M-x on Sep 26, 2007, 10:10:06 PM
Got mine on the 25th, as i said in my other post! and already completed it on Heroic mode!

and yea the new weapons are crazy! and who else likes the new Marine hog? and the hornets? lol they rock!


Really good game!


HALO 3 FTW!


9.5/10!


Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 26, 2007, 11:25:08 PM
Quote from: dale07 on Sep 26, 2007, 09:20:42 PM
i think the halo games are boring and shit

And you are obvioulsly a f**king moron.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 26, 2007, 11:42:07 PM
Quote from: dale07 on Sep 26, 2007, 09:20:42 PM
i think the halo games are boring and shit

Good for you.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Naissus on Sep 27, 2007, 12:19:36 AM
Its a dark day for me.  I just bought Halo 3.  Right before I got home I got a call from my brother saying our 360 no longer works and we have to send it to get it repaired.  Right now I'm just going crazy.    :'(
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 27, 2007, 01:43:01 AM
Quote from: Naissus on Sep 27, 2007, 12:19:36 AM
Its a dark day for me.  I just bought Halo 3.  Right before I got home I got a call from my brother saying our 360 no longer works and we have to send it to get it repaired.  Right now I'm just going crazy.    :'(

Owned.  :P  No really, that SUX. 
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 27, 2007, 01:45:28 AM
Quote from: PHANTOM on Sep 26, 2007, 06:12:17 PM
Wow, Halo is so over-rated.

I played the second one for about 5mins and the first thing I thought was, wow this game is for kids...

Nice one, except that the game is rated M, just like the other games you mentioned.  I love Gears too, but there is no reason you have to discount Halo because YOU think Gears is better.  Halo is unique, it's also one of the few new shooters that isn't 100 shades of brown, green, and grey. :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 27, 2007, 05:40:37 AM
I have truly despised the Halo games, but i do own all of them, well my little bro does, and all I have to say is that Halo 3 will convert anybody into a major Halo fan, I am dumbfounded at how amazing this game is, it's just that damn good.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 27, 2007, 08:38:03 AM
Haha. I had no idea so many cool peopl did voices for the game.

Ron Perlman
Adam Baldwin
Nathan Fillion
Katy Sakhoff(?)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: gameoverman on Sep 27, 2007, 09:22:12 AM
I was debating with myself whether to buy Halo 3 today or Bioshock.  Bioshock won that round because I have an interest in Ayn Rand and Objectivist theory.  I don't follow it per se - but a lot of the ideas in it I agree with.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: MrLee on Sep 27, 2007, 02:15:29 PM
well my n my friend bought halo 3 yesterday, completed it on co-op normal in a few hours.

amazing, f**king amazing, totally blows the shitty second one out of the water.

it combines best elements of both games and totally rocks the shit.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 27, 2007, 04:07:29 PM
I'm on the last level now.

This game is the God of all games.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 27, 2007, 04:38:31 PM
Played some multiplayer last night.. Man the Theater stuff is amazing!  Allows you to take pics and videos then upload to Bungie.net for you viewing pleasure.   ;D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Horhey on Sep 27, 2007, 05:11:01 PM
Ok, Ive been trying to decide which next-gen console to buy, so is Halo 3 good enough to be THE reason to get a 360? Is it better than the new Zelda?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 27, 2007, 05:48:12 PM
Quote from: Horhey on Sep 27, 2007, 05:11:01 PM
Ok, Ive been trying to decide which next-gen console to buy, so is Halo 3 good enough to be THE reason to get a 360? Is it better than the new Zelda?

Yes.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 27, 2007, 06:52:32 PM
I've got all but 1 skull.

Still can't find the I would have been your daddy skull.


Pissed.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 27, 2007, 06:57:05 PM
Quote from: Horhey on Sep 27, 2007, 05:11:01 PM
Ok, Ive been trying to decide which next-gen console to buy, so is Halo 3 good enough to be THE reason to get a 360? Is it better than the new Zelda?

I'd say Halo 3 alone is enough reason to own a 360 with how much replay value it has through multiplayer, item (skull) collecting, unlockable suits, forge map editor, replay theater etc.  It really is the most solid, extensive, and deep game I think I have ever played.  Other games are very nice, like the first MGS and Gears of War.. but nothing compares to the bang for your buck like Halo 3.  The game is basically like a 10-15 hour sci-fi story you get to interact with that is better than most of the recent sci-fi movie offerings.  On top of that, you get endless hours of multiplayer and going through the campaign again with a friend (or 4) is more exciting than single player.

Even if you get tired of Halo, most will agree the 360 has the best line-up of games that you could dive into.

Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ishallsmitethee on Sep 28, 2007, 05:40:39 AM
Just beat it.

I'm not going to say anything about the ending of course, except this: Be sure to watch through the credits.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: frost on Sep 28, 2007, 06:16:34 AM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 26, 2007, 11:25:08 PM
Quote from: dale07 on Sep 26, 2007, 09:20:42 PM
i think the halo games are boring and shit

And you are obvioulsly a f**king moron.
you really are a nasty piece of work,you gotta feel sorry for anyone that crosses you or has a different opinion :'(
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 28, 2007, 06:54:19 AM
I also just beat it... Didn't like the ending too much... But I did like the bit after the credits alot.

I really enjoyed it, wished it was longer though.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 28, 2007, 07:36:32 AM
The single player is REALLY short but it's such a good experience.
Title: HALO 3 SPOILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 28, 2007, 07:55:15 AM
So what did you guys like about the game. I liked the idea of master chief dieing at the end, but not how it was done. i really like the return of the flood to :D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Night Killer on Sep 28, 2007, 11:13:16 AM
I bet the game last night but didn't have the patience to watch the credits.  Can someone tell me what happens?  The chief is alive isn't he.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 28, 2007, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: ElitePredator on Sep 28, 2007, 07:55:15 AM
So what did you guys like about the game. I liked the idea of master chief dieing at the end, but not how it was done. i really like the return of the flood to :D

What difficulty did you beat it on... There is a different one on legendary... And there is stuff after the credits on all difficulties...
Watch those and you will think differently.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 28, 2007, 07:36:36 PM
Quote from: Skull-hunter on Sep 28, 2007, 11:13:16 AM
I bet the game last night but didn't have the patience to watch the credits.  Can someone tell me what happens?  The chief is alive isn't he.

Spoilers dude... Not everyone has beat it yet...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 28, 2007, 07:47:36 PM
Spoilers would be nice please.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 28, 2007, 07:49:38 PM
Beat it yesterday.. Ending is so so.  Never cared too much about the story as much as the gameplay.. although the story is pretty in depth and interesting nonetheless.  :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 28, 2007, 08:02:21 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 28, 2007, 07:49:38 PM
Beat it yesterday.. Ending is so so.  Never cared too much about the story as much as the gameplay.. although the story is pretty in depth and interesting nonetheless.  :)

Beat it on ledgendary and sit through the credits. Theres a clip at the end that is extended,In the most awesome way ever when done on ledgendary.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 28, 2007, 09:24:04 PM
Quote from: Mikey on Sep 28, 2007, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: ElitePredator on Sep 28, 2007, 07:55:15 AM
So what did you guys like about the game. I liked the idea of master chief dieing at the end, but not how it was done. i really like the return of the flood to :D

What difficulty did you beat it on... There is a different one on legendary... And there is stuff after the credits on all difficulties...
Watch those and you will think differently.

I watched the after credit, never knew there was a  new ending on legendary thoguh. Hes alive, and i must wake him cause i need him!!!!
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Sep 29, 2007, 06:07:02 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 28, 2007, 08:02:21 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 28, 2007, 07:49:38 PM
Beat it yesterday.. Ending is so so.  Never cared too much about the story as much as the gameplay.. although the story is pretty in depth and interesting nonetheless.  :)

Beat it on ledgendary and sit through the credits. Theres a clip at the end that is extended,In the most awesome way ever when done on ledgendary.

I saw the clip after the credits when I beat it but it wasnt on Legendary.... Have to do that next. :)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 29, 2007, 08:51:17 AM
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/last-one-standing/halo-sweeps/halo-sweeps.html

Ties in with the start of H3. It's freaking awesome.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 29, 2007, 10:42:30 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 29, 2007, 08:51:17 AM
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/last-one-standing/halo-sweeps/halo-sweeps.html

Ties in with the start of H3. It's freaking awesome.

Yeah, great video. I love when the Marine blows up that Brute with the Rocket Launcher.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 29, 2007, 10:51:54 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 29, 2007, 10:42:30 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 29, 2007, 08:51:17 AM
http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/last-one-standing/halo-sweeps/halo-sweeps.html

Ties in with the start of H3. It's freaking awesome.

Yeah, great video. I love when the Marine blows up that Brute with the Rocket Launcher.

That was prty tight! I loved the CGI in that video!
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Aeus on Sep 29, 2007, 04:06:31 PM
He'll be awake sooner than you think. Complete the game on legendary, you'll see what I'm talking about.

*Spoilers* READ THIS BACKWARDS IF YOU CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO DO IT:

tenalp nwonknu na ot gnidaeh si eH

Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 29, 2007, 04:56:15 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 29, 2007, 04:06:31 PM
He'll be awake sooner than you think. Complete the game on legendary, you'll see what I'm talking about.

*Spoilers* READ THIS BACKWARDS IF YOU CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO DO IT:

tenalp nwonknu na ot gnidaeh si eH



Thats so tight!
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 29, 2007, 05:20:18 PM
yeah but we are unsure if years passed by or if it just continues on right after he puts himself to cryo stasis. I wonder if Bungie will make a sequel or if they are just going to leave like that.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 29, 2007, 05:28:07 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 29, 2007, 05:20:18 PM
yeah but we are unsure if years passed by or if it just continues on right after he puts himself to cryo stasis. I wonder if Bungie will make a sequel or if they are just going to leave like that.

That cant just leave it, there makin money laughing all the way to the bank. I say they will make another one!
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Huol on Sep 29, 2007, 06:32:26 PM
I loved it.
The ending was perfect.

Was that something to do with Ghosts of Onyx in the legendary ending?

I got the limited edition.
And it had a "beastiary" book with it.
It had the engineers in that. They wern't in the game though. :P That dissapointed me.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 29, 2007, 06:33:39 PM
Quote from: Huol on Sep 29, 2007, 06:32:26 PM
I loved it.
The ending was perfect.

Was that something to do with Ghosts of Onyx in the legendary ending?

I got the limited edition.
And it had a "beastiary" book with it.
It had the engineers in that. They wern't in the game though. :P That dissapointed me.

I have the normal version right now, i get my legendary edition 2morrow, the store never got there shipment in on the 25th. But what your saying is there are new levels in legendary?
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Huol on Sep 29, 2007, 06:35:27 PM
Huh? No.
I got the limited edition.
It's a black tin case and has a black hardcover book. The book has all the species and explains them properly, their home planet and stuff.
It has the Forerunner Engineers in it.
But they wern't in the game.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Huol on Sep 29, 2007, 06:36:41 PM
Bungie has comfired that there will be no halo 4.
Besides didn't Halo 3 already pretty much end it?


SPOILERS












Covenant is gone.
Flood eradicated.
Master Chief and Cortana stuck floating in space outside the milky way.
The war is over.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 29, 2007, 07:49:53 PM
Maybe we will see a Halo 4 with a new main character just like Metal Gear Solid 2.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 29, 2007, 08:38:54 PM
Does anyone know the beginning to the game MARATHON??
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: MrLee on Sep 29, 2007, 08:42:52 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 28, 2007, 07:36:32 AM
The single player is REALLY short but it's such a good experience.

felt a hell of alot longer than shitty halo 2
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 29, 2007, 08:58:17 PM
Quote from: mrlee on Sep 29, 2007, 08:42:52 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 28, 2007, 07:36:32 AM
The single player is REALLY short but it's such a good experience.

felt a hell of alot longer than shitty halo 2

It was a great campaign, and felt around the same length as Halo 1.

Oh, and, I don't know if I had said this already but...

Spartan Laser! Best weapon ever. So satisfying when you kill someone with it. Battle Rifle and Spartan Laser is my combo for life.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Sep 29, 2007, 09:12:03 PM
I've gotten some great screenshots of me killing... a certain... character with that thing.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 29, 2007, 10:42:10 PM
Quote from: mrlee on Sep 29, 2007, 08:42:52 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 28, 2007, 07:36:32 AM
The single player is REALLY short but it's such a good experience.

felt a hell of alot longer than shitty halo 2

No way. H2 took me 3 days. Took me 4 hours to get to the last level on H3.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 29, 2007, 10:44:04 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 29, 2007, 04:06:31 PM
He'll be awake sooner than you think. Complete the game on legendary, you'll see what I'm talking about.

*Spoilers* READ THIS BACKWARDS IF YOU CAN'T BE BOTHERED TO DO IT:

tenalp nwonknu na ot gnidaeh si eH



Im sure it was another OLAH
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 29, 2007, 10:46:26 PM
Nope you can clearly see that it is not a ring, it is large planet with a large city like..... think of that one planet that Queen Amidala was always on, that's what it looked like.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 29, 2007, 10:47:05 PM
H2: 12 hours to beat

H3: 9h 30m
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ishallsmitethee on Sep 29, 2007, 11:36:24 PM
Yeah, Halo 3 was way too short. It felt even shorter than Halo 1. But it was still awesome.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: MrLee on Sep 29, 2007, 11:37:30 PM
it didnt feel that short to me.

halo 2 felt shrot and crap.

halo 3 felt like it was what ahalo 2 was ment to be.

halo 3 just, combined 1 n2 best elements and made an ownage of a game,w with great replayability, and co-op of course :D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 30, 2007, 02:14:51 AM
Well, I couldn't wait any longer and decided to get it. Great game, although the story was a little confusing. The story is my favorite part.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Major Alan Schaefer on Sep 30, 2007, 02:24:37 AM
I loved the ending after the credits, i thought if he had died that way it would have kinda sucked...
with the legendary ending it gave us no idea of how long it was floating and i think it's really ironic that he started and ended in a cyrotube but that's me.
the series can keep going but hopefully every game will be better or as great as this one...
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 30, 2007, 05:40:46 AM
As for the ending we got, I feel pretty fulfilled.


But I wanted Chief to sacrifice himself to save Mankind, not to save his own skin.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 30, 2007, 05:41:47 AM
Halo 3 may have been short, but the campaign was just so damn good.

Except for the second to last level. Blech.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2007, 05:53:47 AM
Everyone hates that level for some reason, i thought that they were all good.

Oh, wait my bad, now I remember, yes i agree with you.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2007, 05:54:37 AM
It was a love story, they weren't going to kill him off. Even though I was hoping that they would since it would a fitting end to the saviour of mankind.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: MudButt on Sep 30, 2007, 06:25:01 AM
They are working on a new Halo Trilogy, it's production at the moment according to Bungie.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 30, 2007, 09:56:22 AM
Quote from: Elrik on Sep 30, 2007, 06:25:01 AM
They are working on a new Halo Trilogy, it's production at the moment according to Bungie.

Where did you hear this? Proof?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: MrLee on Sep 30, 2007, 10:26:46 AM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Sep 30, 2007, 05:41:47 AM
Halo 3 may have been short, but the campaign was just so damn good.

Except for the second to last level. Blech.

woyld that be the inside the flood layer, or going up that building where you get like 500000 million flood dropping into the ground everywhere?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Sep 30, 2007, 11:24:26 AM
I'm going to play through it on heroic.

Maybe i should have played in controlled sessions instead of 5 hour stretches at a time. :P
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Huol on Sep 30, 2007, 11:25:46 AM
Quote from: Elrik on Sep 30, 2007, 06:25:01 AM
They are working on a new Halo Trilogy, it's production at the moment according to Bungie.
It is?
Last i heard bungie said they want to do something other than halo for a change.

Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2007, 05:54:37 AM
It was a love story, they weren't going to kill him off. Even though I was hoping that they would since it would a fitting end to the saviour of mankind.
Was i the only one who liked the cortana "love" story?
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 30, 2007, 02:04:30 PM
i like it aswell. It wa sad in ways.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Sep 30, 2007, 04:28:21 PM
Anyone want to get all the skulls with me. I really want that Hayabusa Helmet.

We can even get the IWHBYD now.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2007, 05:45:12 PM
I have attained all skulls now.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Sep 30, 2007, 05:50:47 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 30, 2007, 04:28:21 PM
Anyone want to get all the skulls with me. I really want that Hayabusa Helmet.

We can even get the IWHBYD now.

Why does everyone love the samurai armour?
In my opinion it looks god awful :P

Whats annoying for me. Is that i have to get xbox live so i can unlock some of the armours.
Thats a stupid idea Bungie.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2007, 05:52:11 PM
Practically all the elite armor is in XBOX live, I am going to renew my account just for that,.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 30, 2007, 06:16:12 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 30, 2007, 04:28:21 PM
Anyone want to get all the skulls with me. I really want that Hayabusa Helmet.

We can even get the IWHBYD now.

I have all the Skulls. I can help you get, my gamertag is DNZ Kamakazi
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Major Alan Schaefer on Oct 01, 2007, 01:57:59 AM
Quote from: ElitePredator on Sep 30, 2007, 02:04:30 PM
i like it aswell. It wa sad in ways.
i atually loved it it deepened the game also each GAme got a deeper Story Halo 3's was the best story in a Video game i've seen in a while, it has alot of poteintal for more games...i think everyone thinking Chief died then him returning in the furture like a legend would be very interesting
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 01, 2007, 05:46:42 AM


Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2007, 05:54:37 AM
It was a love story, they weren't going to kill him off. Even though I was hoping that they would since it would a fitting end to the saviour of mankind.
Was i the only one who liked the cortana "love" story?
[/quote]


I liked it, don't see why you think i didn't.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 01, 2007, 01:39:49 PM
Does anyone know much about the Infection game mode? Can you play with bots? and can they be the Flood?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 01, 2007, 03:35:40 PM
Did you guys made any maps. If so then post them here.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Anonymous684 on Oct 01, 2007, 05:28:01 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Oct 01, 2007, 01:39:49 PM
Does anyone know much about the Infection game mode? Can you play with bots? and can they be the Flood?

Whats that? How do you play it?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Anonymous684 on Oct 01, 2007, 06:12:05 PM
Damit can someone help me get the Cowbell silver skull, i thought i had all the skulls but i forgot about the silver,i need Cowbell and IWHBYD silver skull. Please reli want these 2 skulls i hear you unlock new armro is you have all 13 skulls.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 01, 2007, 06:46:20 PM
Quote from: ElitePredator on Oct 01, 2007, 06:12:05 PM
Damit can someone help me get the Cowbell silver skull, i thought i had all the skulls but i forgot about the silver,i need Cowbell and IWHBYD silver skull. Please reli want these 2 skulls i hear you unlock new armro is you have all 13 skulls.

Sorry, I cut out on you earlier but my internet kept on failing. I am doing the IWHBYD skull tomorrow if you want to do it. Just look for me when you're online.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Major Alan Schaefer on Oct 01, 2007, 08:06:33 PM
Quote from: Huol on Sep 29, 2007, 06:36:41 PM
Bungie has comfired that there will be no halo 4.
Besides didn't Halo 3 already pretty much end it?


SPOILERS












Covenant is gone.
Flood eradicated.
Master Chief and Cortana stuck floating in space outside the milky way.
The war is over.
forget legendary ending of the ship crashing to a planet?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Oct 02, 2007, 03:33:45 AM
As for bots, no, there aren't any.

You can play infection in custom games and with friends over live, including matchmaking.


The cowbell skull is on the ark level I believe, there's bunches of videos on youtube.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Anonymous684 on Oct 02, 2007, 04:58:23 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Oct 01, 2007, 06:46:20 PM
Quote from: ElitePredator on Oct 01, 2007, 06:12:05 PM
Damit can someone help me get the Cowbell silver skull, i thought i had all the skulls but i forgot about the silver,i need Cowbell and IWHBYD silver skull. Please reli want these 2 skulls i hear you unlock new armro is you have all 13 skulls.

Sorry, I cut out on you earlier but my internet kept on failing. I am doing the IWHBYD skull tomorrow if you want to do it. Just look for me when you're online.

np bro,ill be on all day today hopefully you'll be on ;)
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 02, 2007, 04:30:27 PM
Got all the Skulls, and my Hayabusa armour. Looks damn fine.

Now I just need to complete it on ledgendary with four people.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Anonymous684 on Oct 02, 2007, 04:34:28 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Oct 02, 2007, 04:30:27 PM
Got all the Skulls, and my Hayabusa armour. Looks damn fine.

Now I just need to complete it on ledgendary with four people.

Same, oh sry about leaving earlier, my girl called and i need to go get somethings from the pharmacy, so sry bout that.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SPOILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Anonymous684 on Oct 05, 2007, 10:02:48 AM
Well i just beat the game on legendary. It was great, alot more fun then normal. It gave me the achivments for both beating it on legendary and heroic :D . I also now have the full E.O.D armor which i like more than the hayabousa* armor.
Title: Re: HALO 3 SOPILERS ( IF YOU HAVE NOT BEAT THE GAME DONT COME)!!!!!
Post by: Huol on Oct 05, 2007, 12:56:46 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 01, 2007, 05:46:42 AM


Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2007, 05:54:37 AM
It was a love story, they weren't going to kill him off. Even though I was hoping that they would since it would a fitting end to the saviour of mankind.
Was i the only one who liked the cortana "love" story?


I liked it, don't see why you think i didn't.
[/quote]
lol, i wasn't refering to you only.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Psykorgasm on Oct 06, 2007, 05:14:16 PM
This game is GODLIKE! It's soo like Halo 1 in many ways, which goes down brilliant with me. Love the last level, gave me goosebumps when you jump in the warhog and the Halo theme kicks in! Epic.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Oct 06, 2007, 09:44:19 PM
ANYONE WANT TO GET TOGETHER AND PLAY THROUGH CAMPAIGN ON LEGENDARY?

Sorry for bold caps, but I want this to stand out.

I need to get through the Legendary campaign, and I saw there are a few others in the same boat around here, so if you want to, sign up, and we'll figure out a time to run through it.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 07, 2007, 05:35:50 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Oct 06, 2007, 09:44:19 PM
ANYONE WANT TO GET TOGETHER AND PLAY THROUGH CAMPAIGN ON LEGENDARY?

Sorry for bold caps, but I want this to stand out.

I need to get through the Legendary campaign, and I saw there are a few others in the same boat around here, so if you want to, sign up, and we'll figure out a time to run through it.

Most of the levels are fairly easy to do by yourself, i.e Floodgate. But I'll happily do it with you, it only takes two. I did it all by myself or with one other, except for Cortana where I had three others.

Add me. Gamertag: Viskous
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Oct 09, 2007, 07:21:04 PM
Yeah, nevermind that post above, found some people later that day and finished her up.

960 out of 1000 baby.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 09, 2007, 07:22:16 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Oct 09, 2007, 07:21:04 PM
Yeah, nevermind that post above, found some people later that day and finished her up.

960 out of 1000 baby.

Nice. You done the scoring yet?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Night Killer on Oct 09, 2007, 09:33:27 PM
I beat Halo 3 on legendary all by myself.  Although I would definintly recommend doing it on co-op.  You can do scuicide runs without repercussions,  making it alot easier.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 11, 2007, 06:48:29 PM
2 more achievements to get before I complete it 100%.

Steppin' Razor and Kill Frenzy.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Oct 11, 2007, 10:24:49 PM
So, funny story. My brother gets pissed at his team for team killing him. He calls them retarded. One of the little brats reports abuse to Microsoft, and my account is banned for 1 day. Not a big deal, but completely "retarded".
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 12, 2007, 05:27:21 PM
Quote from: Yellow Alien on Oct 11, 2007, 10:24:49 PM
So, funny story. My brother gets pissed at his team for team killing him. He calls them retarded. One of the little brats reports abuse to Microsoft, and my account is banned for 1 day. Not a big deal, but completely "retarded".

Haha. Some of the bannings I hear about are soo stupid.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Nepthys on Oct 15, 2007, 09:27:37 AM
I beat it, it was okay. I hope I can get XBL soon so I can get achievments oh wait, jus a question but can you get 1000/1000 gamerscore without XBL? ??? Cuz if u can't im gonna be sad :'(
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 15, 2007, 06:50:11 PM
Quote from: Nepthys on Oct 15, 2007, 09:27:37 AM
I beat it, it was okay. I hope I can get XBL soon so I can get achievments oh wait, jus a question but can you get 1000/1000 gamerscore without XBL? ??? Cuz if u can't im gonna be sad :'(

No, you can't.  :-\

I recently got 1000/1000 Gamerscore for Halo 3 and I must say, the Marathon Armour and the Katana Chest Armour rocks!

When you have Live, getting all the achievements is easy. So long as you are relatively good at the game.




Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Nepthys on Oct 15, 2007, 08:02:19 PM
Well then Bungie's gay for just assuming everyone now has XBL. Wtf about the "non livers" how tf are we supposed to get hyabusa armour? :'( I'll steal XBL if I have to, ill do whatever it takes to get that damn armor. >:( Anyway, yeah it was a great game, I haven't beat it on legendary yeat but i will as soon as I get *shivers* xboxlive. GODDAMN MY INTERNET CONNECTION DAMMIT DAMMIT DAAAMMMIIIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sry.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Oct 16, 2007, 02:22:55 AM
You realize that the majority of the achievements are based on solo mode right??

People have to spend a lot of time to get these different armor permutations.

And Bungie is extra nice to those who do have Xbox Live.

Quit your bitching, end the pity party.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Cellien on Oct 16, 2007, 03:10:09 PM
Don't you unlock the armor through single player campaign?  Besides, you get a free 48 hour trial of Live or you can buy a cheap 3 month card or something.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 17, 2007, 02:13:15 PM
Quote from: Nepthys on Oct 15, 2007, 08:02:19 PM
Well then Bungie's gay for just assuming everyone now has XBL. Wtf about the "non livers" how tf are we supposed to get hyabusa armour? :'( I'll steal XBL if I have to, ill do whatever it takes to get that damn armor. >:( Anyway, yeah it was a great game, I haven't beat it on legendary yeat but i will as soon as I get *shivers* xboxlive. GODDAMN MY INTERNET CONNECTION DAMMIT DAMMIT DAAAMMMIIIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sry.

You can get the Hayabusa armour without Xbox Live. You get it from collecting all the skulls in campaign, all thirteen of them.

Although the armour looks dumb.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Huol on Oct 19, 2007, 06:00:36 PM
I agree, the hayabusa armour looks like crap...
I want the mark V one... But i need XBL...
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Oct 19, 2007, 06:13:12 PM
I use the rogue armor.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: CELTICPRED on Oct 20, 2007, 02:33:46 AM
I use the marathon helmet with with the katana chest.
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Aeus on Oct 20, 2007, 10:47:53 AM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Oct 20, 2007, 02:33:46 AM
I use the marathon helmet with with the katana chest.

Good man. I do to, It looks badass.

What colour?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: x-M-x on Oct 20, 2007, 04:34:30 PM
Hey, anyone know what "Jonathan Ross" role was in HALO 3? im told he did alot of voice acting in this game! and i've completed HALO 3 like 4 times now LoL, and dont know which part in the game he speaks!!


:o
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 21, 2007, 02:00:19 PM
I can't find it either.
Title: Halo quiz.
Post by: Private Hudson on Oct 27, 2007, 05:28:53 PM
http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817 (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)

If you liked the "Which colonial marine are you quiz" you'll like this!!

I got Master Chief!! Awsomeness. 8)


Which Halo character are you? (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)

My Results:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youthink.com%2Fquiz_images%2Fquiz817outcome1.jpg&hash=414c70a222e2d3b7cdc52b478fca03b7e2981470) (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)


Master Chief

You are a take charge sort of person. Adaptable to any situation and a quick thinker, you can solve any problem with your brain, fists, or a gun...
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: Aeus on Oct 28, 2007, 12:46:54 AM
I got Master Chief as well.  :D

"I need a weapon!"
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: fluxcap on Oct 28, 2007, 12:52:39 AM
Master Chief as well.
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: CanadianHero67 on Oct 28, 2007, 01:09:44 AM
Master Chief

You are a take charge sort of person. Adaptable to any situation and a quick thinker, you can solve any problem with your brain, fists, or a gun...

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youthink.com%2Fquiz_images%2Fquiz817outcome1.jpg&hash=414c70a222e2d3b7cdc52b478fca03b7e2981470)

Cool 8)
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: Huol on Oct 28, 2007, 01:25:44 AM
Which Halo character are you? (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)

My Results:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youthink.com%2Fquiz_images%2Fquiz817outcome2.jpg&hash=9d12084adc70673bcadbab128018379dba4aa3dd) (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)


Covenant Elite

You tend to guard your territory fiercely, but if problems come your way you are known to be able to dodge and then hide from them.


Woot
I'm guessing im the only person who answered it truthfully.

Elites kick ass.
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: Private Hudson on Oct 28, 2007, 03:18:13 AM
I actually couldn't believe I got MC, I thought I'd get marine or something.
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: Cellien on Oct 29, 2007, 05:21:34 PM
Which Halo character are you? (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)

My Results:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youthink.com%2Fquiz_images%2Fquiz817outcome1.jpg&hash=414c70a222e2d3b7cdc52b478fca03b7e2981470) (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)


Master Chief

You are a take charge sort of person. Adaptable to any situation and a quick thinker, you can solve any problem with your brain, fists, or a gun...
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: Cellien on Oct 29, 2007, 05:28:17 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Oct 28, 2007, 12:46:54 AM
I got Master Chief as well.  :D

"I need a weapon!"

Haha, thats what I said too.  I always say that when I am playing lol...
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: WisePredator on Oct 29, 2007, 05:37:41 PM
Which Halo character are you? (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)

My Results:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youthink.com%2Fquiz_images%2Fquiz817outcome5.jpg&hash=5420f208caff15f6d6dff6b40911e08d0b3ea80f) (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)


Sgt. Johnson

You talk alot, you don't do much, but at times you can be invaluable.

Take that bitches, I'm a token black, which means I'm cool ;D :P
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: Cellien on Oct 29, 2007, 05:45:11 PM
^ Lol...
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 29, 2007, 07:12:50 PM
Quote from: Huol on Oct 28, 2007, 01:25:44 AM
Woot
I'm guessing im the only person who answered it truthfully.

Elites kick ass.

That's what I was thinking  ;D

I was also MC.  I didn't even select any answers and it gave it to me.  I guess I am what I am.
Title: Re: Halo quiz.
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 29, 2007, 07:41:39 PM
Here what i got

Which Halo character are you? (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)

My Results:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youthink.com%2Fquiz_images%2Fquiz817outcome2.jpg&hash=9d12084adc70673bcadbab128018379dba4aa3dd) (http://www.youthink.com/quiz.asp?action=take&quiz_id=817)


Covenant Elite

You tend to guard your territory fiercely, but if problems come your way you are known to be able to dodge and then hide from them.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: vegadivine on Nov 13, 2007, 02:45:38 AM
Yeah, for sure there's going to be another Halo. It's obvious that they left it open like that at the end (legendary extended ending) because they wanted people to ask, "What's next?" Sure enough, they got exactly what they wanted.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Major Alan Schaefer on Nov 13, 2007, 02:57:35 AM
I'll be surprised if there isen't a new Halo eventually by Bungie
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Danger Close on Nov 13, 2007, 07:36:45 PM
There will be a Halo 4, but... Bungie has announced they are working on a new IP? It started durring the last phase of Halo 3.

The MC is still alive so there is still a story, Halo 3 was just the end of that arc. I think Halo 4 will link up with the ghosts of onynx story. There is also alot of story to finish with the Arbiter, He still needs to return home to see if his home planet is still intact from the flood and the brutes. Also the Forerunners still have not been revealed.

I am hopeful that the Peter Jackson game will be a Mass Effect type game with heavy FPS elements.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: vegadivine on Nov 13, 2007, 11:24:01 PM
For some reason, I didn't feel that Arbiter was all that important. He was always there, but he just wasn't as exciting as Chief. Am I the only one? Wouldn't surprise me.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Danger Close on Nov 13, 2007, 11:26:55 PM
In Halo 2 he was, but in Halo 3 they really missed some cool plot points. I think he is a rich character and deserve a bit more story.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Major Alan Schaefer on Nov 13, 2007, 11:27:36 PM
the Arbiter could have his own game easily
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: CanadianHero67 on Nov 15, 2007, 11:50:33 PM
 I heard and tryed that if you do the last level on legendary there will be a another clip that last a few seconds after the clip with cortana and chief in space. I saw it and it hint's a halo 4 and I believe there could be a halo 4. Try it out if you havn't i'll kepp it a surprise incase you don't know what happens. :)
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Private Hudson on Nov 15, 2007, 11:53:36 PM
Well, the games Marathon, according to Bungie themselves, are related to the Halo games, and take place like 500 years after Halo 3, so they could make a remake of Marathon, with bits and parts of Halo in it...
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: botmetro on Nov 15, 2007, 11:56:42 PM
You don't have to beat the game on legendary to see the clip after the credits..
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Private Hudson on Nov 15, 2007, 11:58:57 PM
Beet the game on Legendary for ALTERNATIVE ending, the scene after the credits is not the Alternative ending.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: vegadivine on Nov 16, 2007, 12:43:16 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Nov 15, 2007, 11:58:57 PM
Beet the game on Legendary for ALTERNATIVE ending, the scene after the credits is not the Alternative ending.
Yeah, there's a whole separate piece of footage with Chief. Probably one of the most Bad ass quotes I've heard in some time too.

"Wake me... when you need me."

WHEN. He knows the battle's not over yet. He'll be back.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Private Hudson on Nov 16, 2007, 01:04:00 AM
Be cool if he runs into a covenant vessel that haddent been destroyed, that could be a Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: vegadivine on Nov 16, 2007, 01:18:18 AM
I'm pretty sure he'll be woken when he crashes into that planet. It may even be the covenant home world for all we know. That very well could be another Halo game in itself.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Private Hudson on Nov 16, 2007, 01:22:01 AM
The covenant don't have a homworld as the covenant are different species of aliens forming 1 huge union, there Homeworld, if trhis would count as one, would have been High Charity. On the Halo 2 SE deleted scenes, it shows that the Phrophets and elites used to be sworn enemies, so that also explains that the covenant is made up of different species.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: vegadivine on Nov 16, 2007, 05:16:55 AM
I never actually played the campaign on 2... I always just went to my friends' house and played live. 3's the only one I ever really followed. The first I only vaguely remember.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Private Hudson on Nov 16, 2007, 11:24:22 PM
Quote from: vegadivine on Nov 16, 2007, 05:16:55 AM
I never actually played the campaign on 2... I always just went to my friends' house and played live. 3's the only one I ever really followed. The first I only vaguely remember.

You really should play the story. It is very good, and it'll keep yoyu hooked, my opinion, best story in a game ever.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: vegadivine on Nov 17, 2007, 08:32:50 AM
I'll check it out. Definitely. Now then... how to steal my buddy's 360...  ;D
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Warrior on Dec 01, 2007, 02:26:44 AM
it ends with a human and a alien fighting and they both know there goin to exploded so they huge and its over
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Huol on Dec 01, 2007, 03:34:41 AM
Quote from: Warrior on Dec 01, 2007, 02:26:44 AM
it ends with a human and a alien fighting and they both know there goin to exploded so they huge and its over
Thats the legendary ending of halo CE...

It shows an Elite and Johnson fighting, they see the Pillar of autumn about to explode so they stop and hug. It's a non canon ending, as said by bungie.


One thing im confused about with halo wars.

How come the spartans, who are wearing mark IV armour, look more like the mark VI armour than the mark V?
Surely they should look more like the old mark V rather than the brand new mark VI...
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Xhan on Dec 01, 2007, 05:52:52 AM
Marathon takes place 252 years after Earth (ostensibly) has rebuilt from the events of Halo.

The ending of Marathon Infinity gives the John literally the ability to do whatever he wants, so it makes sense he would place himself doing the only things he really knows how to do: fight, sometime in the past when he's needed just as badly.

As for Halo 4, considering how burnt out Bungie staffers are. I doubt it'll come from Bungie, and probbaly not til Microsoft needs another major push. (New Platform, new service, something like that)
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: MudButt on Dec 01, 2007, 06:09:41 AM
I heard that they are working on a project called Halo: Chronicles. Of course I saw it on wikipedia so it's either fake, or possibly real.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Xhan on Dec 01, 2007, 07:19:03 AM
As far as I know all they are providing is assets to WingNut Studios, not an actual game.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Danger Close on Dec 03, 2007, 06:03:23 AM
Bungie has said that Halo and Marathon take place in different universes. So Halo 4 will NOT be marathon. Bungie has said that a small team split from Halo 3's team to start a new IP.

There were rumors that Halo 3 would be called FORERUNNER. Given the Legendary ending of Halo 3, FORERUNNER could be a continuation of the Master Chief's story (the new IP). If you read The Ghosts of Onyx, you may have an idea of where I am going with this. 

If you go to the Acendant Justice forum's, a guy called Mr. Vorocious has some kick ass idea's and knows alot about what's going on.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Xhan on Dec 03, 2007, 11:38:16 AM
As stated the end of infinity allows John to be anywhere and anywhen, and ALL of earth's colonies are gone...rebuilding would end up with a place much like Marathon.  and that's not a coincidence, and neither is the Dyson SPhere/Onyx, so that statement "marathon is in a different universe" doesn't really matter. I'd rather let Frank O'Connor or Luis WU do the talking.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Danger Close on Dec 05, 2007, 06:19:55 PM
That IS a direct quote.
Title: Re: Halo 4
Post by: Private Hudson on Dec 09, 2007, 10:46:51 PM
Quote from: Huol on Dec 01, 2007, 03:34:41 AM
One thing im confused about with halo wars.

How come the spartans, who are wearing mark IV armour, look more like the mark VI armour than the mark V?
Surely they should look more like the old mark V rather than the brand new mark VI...

Thats what I was thinking, but cosidering Bungie isn't making Halo Wars, we can't really blame the developers for that mistake.


Quote from: Xhan on Dec 01, 2007, 05:52:52 AM


As for Halo 4, considering how burnt out Bungie staffers are. I doubt it'll come from Bungie, and probbaly not til Microsoft needs another major push. (New Platform, new service, something like that)

Bungie left Microsoft.
Title: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: Wraith on Feb 08, 2008, 07:25:22 AM
Anyone up to unlock some hard ass achievements,well drop your gamertag and we'll set up a date for a ranked match party, if thats even possible, or if you guys wanna do the meta game in campaign.

Yes this was made as a separate topic, because many people are wanting the achievements.

My GamerTag: PrimalPlacebo

Ps. Beware strong Irish accent =)
Title: Re: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: Private Hudson on Feb 08, 2008, 01:42:25 PM
Umm, sure, I might be up for it later.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: Aeus on Feb 08, 2008, 04:00:30 PM
I've got all the achievements, they're easy as pie to get, but I'll help you if you want.

Add XYZ Predator.
Title: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: Danger Close on Feb 08, 2008, 06:02:21 PM
Gearbox has released that they have been chosen to take on a huge franchise. They won;t say what.

http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/15647/Has-Gearbox-Been-Hired-to-Continue-Halo/

Could it be true?
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: Aeus on Feb 08, 2008, 07:45:06 PM
I hope not.
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: Cellien on Feb 08, 2008, 08:01:49 PM
Interesting.  I read about them getting this new huge deal, but the article I read said nothing of Halo!  :P
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: severen76 on Feb 08, 2008, 08:46:01 PM
Another halo. ::) that barrel can get really loud when you scrape it.
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: x-M-x on Feb 08, 2008, 09:12:54 PM
Bungie = HALO, always has been and always will be, even tho they left..


if it is HALO, it will be an RPG or RTS Halo... not the Halo we know FPS etc,but i think these guys dont have the aforementioned skills to pull that off.....  yea sure they make good games... but Gearbox & Halo? no... just no...


lol blah


:D
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: Danger Close on Feb 08, 2008, 10:15:20 PM
Bungie has moved on. They are moving to new IP's. I am sure bungie will have some input... they do still have the halo bible. I think gearbox could be a good choice for microsoft to continue the halo franchise, they did do the PC port of Halo: CE after all.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: Danger Close on Feb 08, 2008, 11:30:28 PM
Sure, I could use some more.

I Broken Tusk I
Title: Re: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: CELTICPRED on Feb 09, 2008, 12:59:16 AM
Don't waste your time trying to get the META game achievements with other people.

1. Do it by yourself.
2. Equip 4 skulls, the famine, catch, fog, and your choice of either mythic, thunderstorm, or iron.
3. Do the missions on normal.


With these skulls, you have plenty of points to pass each level. Doing it with other people only lessens the chances that you will get enough points, seeing as it splits up your score.
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: Stalker on Feb 09, 2008, 01:49:29 AM
The Halo franchise is done with as far as I'm concerned. The gameplay is tired & worn out...they should just leave the series as it is once Halo Wars is released.
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: CELTICPRED on Feb 09, 2008, 03:07:15 AM
Bungie also has the secret Halo gaming project with Peter Jackson as well.
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Feb 09, 2008, 03:53:36 AM
I thought Peter Jackson said the Halo movie was dead.
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: CELTICPRED on Feb 09, 2008, 09:19:25 AM
The Halo movie is on hold, but Jackson also has a game in development with Bungie "based in the Halo universe."

Title: Re: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: Wraith on Feb 10, 2008, 12:20:06 AM
I thought you needed to do the meta game on heroic or legendary to get the score multiplier? With those mentioned skulls, or does it not matter?
Title: Re: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: CELTICPRED on Feb 10, 2008, 07:13:46 AM
Higher difficulties give you more multipliers.

I think Normal gives you 1.5
Title: Re: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: Aeus on Feb 10, 2008, 04:38:01 PM
If anyone is on now, I'm about to do the Ark on Legendary for my other Gamertag. Add I Aeus I if you want an achievement or two.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: Wraith on Feb 13, 2008, 08:57:02 AM
Yay, i got all the achievements now, and Aeus do you want me to come do legendary with you?
Title: Re: Halo 3 Acheivement Matches, anyone up for some?
Post by: Wraith on Feb 13, 2008, 03:20:45 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Feb 09, 2008, 12:59:16 AM
Don't waste your time trying to get the META game achievements with other people.

1. Do it by yourself.
2. Equip 4 skulls, the famine, catch, fog, and your choice of either mythic, thunderstorm, or iron.
3. Do the missions on normal.


With these skulls, you have plenty of points to pass each level. Doing it with other people only lessens the chances that you will get enough points, seeing as it splits up your score.

Thanks for the advice man, was always told to do it with someone else and also do it on heroic and legendarys, but it was a breeze on normal and with those mentioned skulls on.
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: Private Hudson on Feb 14, 2008, 05:17:26 PM
I don't like it, leave bungie for the FPS Halo games.
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: Byohzrd on Feb 14, 2008, 08:23:10 PM
personally peter jackson should just do the movie, at this point in time theres no need for another game
Title: Re: Gearbox = Halo 4?
Post by: Private Hudson on Feb 14, 2008, 08:33:24 PM
Well other than Halo Wars, that looks pretty good.
Title: Halo 3 New DLC
Post by: Danger Close on Feb 21, 2008, 11:27:37 PM
No Date yet, but here is a look at O.K. Corral now known as....

Ghost Town

In the Legendary Map Pack

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13287
Title: Re: Halo 3 New DLC
Post by: CELTICPRED on Feb 22, 2008, 03:20:54 AM
If I ever get bored of COD4, I might get this when the heroic map pack is free.
Title: Re: Halo 3 New DLC
Post by: Wraith on Feb 22, 2008, 08:56:26 AM
Hmmm, doesnt look very halo esque at all, maybe a good thing, but il be getting it.
And CelticPred it's Cock a Doodey 4 =)
Title: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Carnage95 on Oct 09, 2008, 06:17:21 AM


I'm pretty excited! Finally being able to play as a ODST!

Discuss!
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: MartyPredator on Oct 09, 2008, 11:15:03 AM
But Chef is just sleeping. And it says a no hero? wtf
Erm must play as the new guy and then end of it find chef or something like that.Got to be. Cause otherwise the halo games wont be as sucessful without Chef
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: MrLee on Oct 09, 2008, 11:53:45 AM
whats this then, some form of expansion pack?
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Huol on Oct 09, 2008, 02:33:37 PM
How will playing as an ODST work?
Unless they completely rework the gameplay.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Oct 09, 2008, 03:15:11 PM
They might rework the game, that's totally doable. 

The HD trailer looks amazing (CGI).  I've always liked the ODST dudes more than MC. :)  I can't believe this is coming so far away though... A frikkin' year!
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 09, 2008, 05:32:22 PM
It's a Halo game, they cant' just rush it. ;)

I'm feelin' this game though.  I like the ODST's.  Not as much as the Chief, but they're up there.  I wonder if we'll be able to catch a glimpse of 117 in the distance.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: CELTICPRED on Oct 09, 2008, 05:48:55 PM
There were rumors a few months back of a Ghost Recon-esque take on Halo.

This is probably it.

First person shooter? Doubtful. Maybe squad gameplay along the lines of GRAW.


QuoteCause otherwise the halo games wont be as sucessful without Chef

You're doubting the Halo and Bungie fanboys? They've eaten everything up for Halo Wars, so why not this.


I'll look into it. I'll wait until we see some gameplay vids and a demo next year.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Oct 09, 2008, 05:51:17 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 09, 2008, 05:32:22 PM
I wonder if we'll be able to catch a glimpse of 117 in the distance.

That could be really cool. :)
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Huol on Oct 09, 2008, 06:00:40 PM
I'd prefer to play as a normal marine, or even Sgt. Johnson.

ODST's are too... Spartany. I mean they're a bunch of anonymous elite marines with visor helmets.

Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Oct 09, 2008, 06:03:28 PM
Visor helmets FTW!
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 09, 2008, 07:14:43 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Oct 09, 2008, 05:48:55 PM
I'll look into it. I'll wait until we see some gameplay vids and a demo next year.

I bet you bought Lego Batman without playing the demo first. ;)

Quote from: Cellien on Oct 09, 2008, 05:51:17 PM
That could be really cool. :)

Yes it would.  Maybe having him meeting up with your squad for a SITREP and continuing on to his next mission.  Oh the joy that would bring me...*ahem* uh...I like girls.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: aliensetta on Oct 09, 2008, 07:33:06 PM
I thought it wasn't real for a mintue so I check bungie.net and its there. So I have one word......


SWEETNESS! I always wanted to play as a ODST (or elite again *grumbles*) and I'm sure this game will get me back into Halo.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Oct 09, 2008, 07:55:45 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 09, 2008, 07:14:43 PM
Oh the joy that would bring me...*ahem* uh...I like girls.

GHEY!
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Oct 09, 2008, 08:26:25 PM
Looks to be a standalone game:

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/09/halo-3-recon-will-be-a-standalone-includes-new-multiplayer-map/
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: CELTICPRED on Oct 09, 2008, 11:10:58 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 09, 2008, 07:14:43 PM
I bet you bought Lego Batman without playing the demo first. ;)

Nope, haven't played it. Thought about picking it up, but didn't after I read IGN's review.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Huol on Oct 09, 2008, 11:36:16 PM
Theres a demo for lego batman?
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 10, 2008, 03:42:56 PM
Wasn't it a prize in a cereal box?

Anyhow, if this a standalone game I actually think it's going to compete well with the regular series.  Putting us in the shoes of the Marines that are trying to survive against the ferociousness of the Covenant.  This is as real as it gets folks.  I know while playing as the Master Chief I wanted to save as many soldiers as I could during the campaign.  Now I get to be one of them. 

A new hero will rise, even if it's not a Spartan.  (<---Was that too much) 8)
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: §niperhawk on Oct 10, 2008, 05:02:27 PM
i look forward to this game. being an ODST should be awesome
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: WisePredator on Oct 10, 2008, 06:20:02 PM
It's times like these that make me want an XBox 360.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Kriszilla on Oct 10, 2008, 06:54:14 PM
This looks good.

Who gives a f**k if the Chief ain't playable? Playing as somebody who isn't superhuman/an alien for a change should be fun.

I mean, can you imagine what fighting Brutes would be like? I mean, since you're going to be a normal human melee combat will no longer be an option.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: CanadianHero67 on Oct 10, 2008, 07:10:59 PM
I love ODST's. I am so excited! ;D But I will have to be patient.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: MrLee on Oct 10, 2008, 09:49:07 PM
id like to play as a marine with a group of marines.

that would make a great game, hard, but would be very aliens-esque.

they could make squad play a key factor in survival.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Private Hudson on Oct 10, 2008, 11:44:43 PM
Excelence. I have always wanted to play as a Marine/ODST.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Corporal Harrison on Oct 11, 2008, 04:50:53 AM
Halo 3 recon is in fact an expansion to Halo 3 with an expansion of campaign levels and some multiplayer map packs for halo 3.

The game takes place during the events of Halo 2 while master chief is on delta halo (so you wont be seeing master chief in this game)
The campaign will not have its own multiplayer playing as an ODST online BUT there will be 4 player co-op for the campaign levels.
H3R will certainly be a first person shooter (not third person or tactical) but it will have some game play twists as the character has to use stealth in most occasions to take down overwhelming hostiles (since you have no shields or super human strength) also note in the trailer how the ODST is armed with an M7 caseless SMG with a silencer and laser sight targeting so this could mean customization of your well known halo weapons.

Personally, i think the health system will be some what like Call of Duty 4 amd the stealth will be similar to the 'all ghillied up and one shot one kill' levels in CoD4 minus the ghillie suit.

Also playing as an ODST will mean no gravity hammers (too heavy) and no melee for an assault attack but the melee could be used as a stealth tactic such as snapping neck or knocking down from behind etc. and i'm not sure but i think the gravity hammer will be replaced by a combat knife?

sources:
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=15806 (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=15806)
http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3:_Recon (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Halo_3:_Recon)

this is the current concept on the box art please note box art may change closer to release date.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F4%2F4a%2FHalo_3_Recon_box_art.jpg&hash=fbfcf8fe3a61945593065ecc38d0584dcd83acb3)

Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Private Hudson on Oct 11, 2008, 04:54:33 AM
Thanks for the info Harrison. :)
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Corporal Harrison on Oct 11, 2008, 05:55:59 AM
no problem, it's running on the halo 3 engine so the graphics may change a little or maybe not at all.
I hope they change a bit because they did state in an interview that this game is going to be darker and not as colourful, bright and pretty as the others.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Oct 11, 2008, 03:13:02 PM
I'm sure it's going to have some upgrades to the engine.  Most commercial game engines are tweaked for years as they release new games. (Unreal, Doom, etc etc).

@Master Chief:  I always tried to save as many soldiers as possible too.  I'd kick off regular soldiers out of vehicles so the ODSTs could get in.  :P
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 11, 2008, 03:31:01 PM
The Master Chief isn't what makes Halo. He makes up a small part of it. The Haloverse is so much bigger and that's why I can't wait for Wars and now...Recon. I'm really excited that the franchise is branching out into new directions!
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Private Hudson on Oct 11, 2008, 06:37:25 PM
I wander if Bungie will ever mae a Ghosts of Onyx game based off the book? That would be more tactical too because the Spartan IIIs didn't have shielding as good as the Spartan IIs.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Carnage95 on Oct 15, 2008, 10:06:28 AM
A interview of H3: Recon.

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/halo3untitledodstgame/video/6199177/tgs-2008-halo-3-recon-interview-1
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Oct 15, 2008, 02:59:19 PM
To correct myself, I read on Joystiq that there may be no game engine improvements for the game.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/15/joystiq-interview-bungies-jarrard-talks-halo-3-recon-new-wea/
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Nov 13, 2008, 04:40:09 AM
Supposedly the game will be featured in a 10 page spread in the next Game Informer (Dec).
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Carnage95 on Dec 02, 2008, 08:01:42 AM
I found out this news long ago but was to lazy to post it. :p

Well it looks like Halo 3: Recon will be renamed to Halo 3: ODST.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26687054&om_act=convert&om_clk=newsfeatures&tag=newsfeatures;title;1
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Deathbearer on Dec 02, 2008, 02:07:08 PM
I don't like the name change. They should have kept it as Recon. At first I thought this was just a rumor but then I heard the OXM thing on it.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 02, 2008, 05:25:12 PM
I actually like it. I believe it suits the hero.  Recon would mean that the trooper was sent there to explore or examine an area to gather Intel of the enemy's strength and positioning.  At this point in the invasion, we already know what the Covenant is capable of doing and what their intentions are.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Deathbearer on Dec 02, 2008, 06:42:46 PM
Yeah but it just doesn't sound right. If it was Halo 3: Troopers then that'd fit better IMO but ODST? Not everyone knows what it stands for.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Dec 03, 2008, 03:52:22 AM
Yeah, ODST fits the game better, but it has no sex appeal and doesn't roll of the tongue.   ;)
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Private Hudson on Dec 03, 2008, 04:01:52 AM
Recon was better, now it's full title is crappy: Halo 3: Orbital Drop Shock Troopers

Not as.....Appealing a title....
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Huol on Dec 03, 2008, 08:07:35 AM
Hell Jumpers would be a better name.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Kriszilla on Dec 03, 2008, 06:01:57 PM
One thing I noticed about the ODST is the fingerless gloves.

So much for vacuum-safe suits.  ::)
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Deathbearer on Dec 03, 2008, 08:21:19 PM
obviously space gloves that are designed..to..allow finger..lessness...stuff..
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Dec 04, 2008, 09:13:46 PM
Hmm, I never noticed the fingerless gloves.


Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Xhan on Dec 05, 2008, 04:51:23 AM
There's nothing space-worthy about the normal suit. They're dropped in SEALED pods.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Dec 09, 2008, 08:44:20 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Dec 02, 2008, 06:42:46 PM
If it was Halo 3: Troopers then that'd fit better IMO but ODST? Not everyone knows what it stands for.

Yeah, like me. What does ODST mean?

*Google is not my friend*
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Mr.X on Dec 10, 2008, 01:22:26 AM
^
Orbital
Drop
Shock
Trooper
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: CanadianHero67 on Dec 10, 2008, 01:29:08 AM
^ Trooper  :)

I liked the title Halo 3: Recon better than Halo 3: ODST.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Mr.X on Dec 10, 2008, 01:50:50 AM
Sorry about the error fixed now and Recon does sound better than ODST.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: CanadianHero67 on Dec 10, 2008, 01:55:31 AM
No problem. :) I just felt it needed to be fixed seeing it is part of a name.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: rycher on Jan 12, 2009, 11:55:22 PM
halo did nothing for me.... its just another first person shooter to me.... sorry if i offended any halo fans, i just dont see what the big hype is about it.
Title: halo 4????????
Post by: Xenomorph on Mar 15, 2009, 09:01:38 AM
i always thought there would be a halo 4, because in the end of halo 3 after the frigate broke in half cortana sends a beacon to the marines and master chief enters a freezing chamber and says, "Wake me, when you need me."
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: x-M-x on Mar 15, 2009, 02:31:05 PM
Quote from: Xenomorph on Mar 15, 2009, 09:01:38 AM
i always thought there would be a halo 4, because in the end of halo 3 after the frigate broke in half cortana sends a beacon to the marines and master chief enters a freezing chamber and says, "Wake me, when you need me."


And the fact that we saw a planet in the ending, where the ship was about to crash land...


makes a` HALO 4 will happen but not for the 360... probs the 3rd xbox,


:o


Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: CELTICPRED on Mar 15, 2009, 08:44:41 PM
Quote from: x-M-x on Mar 15, 2009, 02:31:05 PM
And the fact that we saw a planet in the ending, where the ship was about to crash land...

That's what I'm thinking. Halo's franchise i so large that Microsoft can invest in making a new game for the next gen consoles.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: x-M-x on Mar 16, 2009, 01:36:02 AM
Yea, but makes you think... if HALO 4 does happen then what ?


who are the bad guys now? lol.......

Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Private Hudson on Mar 16, 2009, 01:39:09 AM
Flood, Forerunner tech (Sentinels, the planet Onyx, etc...).
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Xenomrph on Mar 20, 2009, 10:47:03 PM
Oh god no more Flood, please. They're an incredibly shitty and boring enemy to fight.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 21, 2009, 03:06:17 AM
So pissed off that the flood even came out in Halo 3...stupid ass entrance into the game too, JUMPED in there, damn them to hell.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Private Hudson on Apr 01, 2009, 02:32:09 AM
Well the Flood are everywhere that Forerunner tech is. You should have known there would be flood as soon as you saw those Forerunner buildings in the trailers.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: ShadowPred on Apr 01, 2009, 07:36:29 PM
I knew, but I just didn't want to think that it would happen.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Deathbearer on Apr 02, 2009, 12:33:09 PM
They need to get rid of The Flood. I got sick of them in Halo 2, and more so in Halo 3. I swear if there's Flood in f**king Halo 4...or Halo 3: ODST for that matter I'll snap.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: ShadowPred on Apr 02, 2009, 12:45:22 PM
There better not be any in ODST, I will call major BS on that one.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Lone Warrior on Apr 02, 2009, 07:51:36 PM
Bungie have stated that there will 'not' be a Halo 4. At least, they wont be making it anyway. They stated that Recon is their last game.

IMO, I think that a second HaloWars will be made, as a lot could be added.

But, on-topic: If a 4th Halo game was to be made, I wouldn't buy it unless it was forerunner/sentinel or Flood orientated.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: ShadowPred on Apr 02, 2009, 10:16:13 PM
I would prefer just forerunners. Because sentinels would most likely mean flood, and I don't want flood, although Forerunners mean flood too....DAMN!!
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 02, 2009, 10:27:46 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Apr 02, 2009, 12:45:22 PM
There better not be any in ODST, I will call major BS on that one.

The flood haven't found earth yet, so there shouldn't be any.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Deathbearer on Apr 03, 2009, 03:04:17 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Apr 02, 2009, 10:16:13 PM
I would prefer just forerunners. Because sentinels would most likely mean flood, and I don't want flood, although Forerunners mean flood too....DAMN!!
the only option is..SPACE YETIS!!
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: pjdoodle on Apr 03, 2009, 03:34:11 AM
I like the flood. :'( except I HATE the spike throwing ones in halo 3.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Private Hudson on Apr 10, 2009, 10:37:39 PM
I believe a major portion of ODST takes place just after the New Mombasa incident when the human ship follows the covenant vessel to the second Halo ring on Halo 2. Hence the flood couldn't be present as they only find earth 25% through Halo 3.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Drago-Morph on Apr 13, 2009, 07:29:15 PM
If a Halo 4 were to be made, it could probably just have the Covenant return, maybe with a couple new species that joined and helped them come back. I seriously doubt ALL the Covenant were killed at the Ark, and if they fought to the death like that, why would they just call it quits? Most likely, they would repopulate for decades and return and fight. Maybe even with some Forerunner Sentinels or something.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Vulhala on Apr 13, 2009, 07:31:56 PM
Halo 4?!

Like the first 3 didn't fail hard enough?  ;D
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: ShadowPred on Apr 13, 2009, 07:58:04 PM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Apr 10, 2009, 10:37:39 PM
I believe a major portion of ODST takes place just after the New Mombasa incident when the human ship follows the covenant vessel to the second Halo ring on Halo 2. Hence the flood couldn't be present as they only find earth 25% through Halo 3.


I am hoping that you are correct on that.
Title: Re: halo 4????????
Post by: Lone Warrior on Apr 13, 2009, 11:19:12 PM
Halo 4: Start a new fight!
Title: HALO 3 QUESTION
Post by: Cetanu on Apr 17, 2009, 02:18:59 PM
@ anyone...

Do you know what's wrong with my Halo 3 disc if I try and play campaign on a specific level and it loads to 27% and then goes back to 0% and says "Player failed to load content"?
I can still play Live and Custom Games, just nothing to do with campaign...
Title: Re: HALO 3 QUESTION
Post by: Vulhala on Apr 17, 2009, 02:21:37 PM
Is the disk scratched? I know it's a stupid question, but that's what causes 90% of problems I have with games. Even something that looks tiny can be catastrophic if it's on the wrong part of the disk  ;D
Title: Re: HALO 3 QUESTION
Post by: Cetanu on Apr 17, 2009, 03:17:08 PM
Well there're tiny ones like little nicks that every CD gets......


UPDATE: Rubbing it with distilled water and a soft cloth helped! FTW!
Title: Re: HALO 3 QUESTION
Post by: predator55 on May 28, 2009, 08:34:22 AM
Thats happined to me mate..i finshed the game..then i went to finsh it on legendary and i wouldnt load beyond 27%..what i did is cleaned it real good with water and a nice soft cloth then it has worked ever since  ;D
Title: Re: HALO 3 QUESTION
Post by: panzytuio on May 28, 2009, 09:07:19 PM
ya mine has done the same thing before.
Title: Re: HALO 3 QUESTION
Post by: predator55 on May 29, 2009, 09:48:04 AM
Yeh its very annoying its happeed to my friends as well...also lazer burn happens!
Title: Halo: Reach
Post by: TJ Doc on Jun 01, 2009, 07:54:59 PM
So yeah, another Halo game. Can't imagine why anyone would be excited about this  ;)

http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=10979
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Blitzx on Jun 01, 2009, 08:11:49 PM
Debut 'trailer' (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-halo-reach/49988)

Edit: Direct feed.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: TJ Doc on Jun 02, 2009, 03:44:00 PM
Sooo... is this a prequel? Judging from that trailer I'd say yes.                                                   

But I would like to find out what happens after Halo 3 as well.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jun 02, 2009, 04:09:13 PM
It's based on the battle of Reach.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Huol on Jun 02, 2009, 05:07:46 PM
Fall of reach was an awesome book.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 02, 2009, 05:17:36 PM
See how it is before you rip it. I love Halo. Can't wait for ODST and I think Reach should be interesting. Am hoping we get to actually battle with many other Spartans.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jun 02, 2009, 06:04:37 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

Why? If people want, businesses will make it.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Aeus on Jun 02, 2009, 08:03:20 PM
Yeah but it does seem like they're milking it now.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jun 02, 2009, 08:19:30 PM
Well, I've always wanted to play the battle of Reach, so it's all good to me.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: cloverfan98 on Jun 02, 2009, 10:01:47 PM
I'm hyped! Only one problem. I have no 360. :-[
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 02, 2009, 10:03:58 PM
for some reason I can't help but think this is going to be like Halo Wars.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Cal427eb on Jun 03, 2009, 12:20:37 AM
What is the battle of REACH? I dont read the novels. they're always checked out.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Huol on Jun 03, 2009, 12:50:02 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jun 03, 2009, 12:20:37 AM
What is the battle of REACH? I dont read the novels. they're always checked out.

Reach was where the spartans where trained.

Its a good book, order it online or something.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jun 03, 2009, 02:24:13 AM
Reach was the biggest human colony besides Earth, and the Covenant invaded and glassed the entire planet.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Cal427eb on Jun 03, 2009, 05:00:18 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jun 03, 2009, 12:50:02 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jun 03, 2009, 12:20:37 AM
What is the battle of REACH? I dont read the novels. they're always checked out.

Reach was where the spartans where trained.

Its a good book, order it online or something.
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Jun 03, 2009, 02:24:13 AM
Reach was the biggest human colony besides Earth, and the Covenant invaded and glassed the entire planet.
Oh. Thanks.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: PredAlien26 on Jun 03, 2009, 11:06:38 PM
I hope I can play as Elites in the game, like Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Cellien on Jun 04, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

I guess while we're at it, stop all the Tekkens, Marios, Metal Gears, Final Fantasys, Resident Evils, Ridge Racers, Gran Turismos, Zeldas, Metroids, and any other game that has more than 3 iterations.  :P
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 04, 2009, 04:07:19 PM
Yep, lol.
Title: Another Halo 3 Question
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 04, 2009, 07:02:14 PM
Ive just completed Halo 3 on Legendary difificulty and after the credits

It shows master chief in the cyrochamber and then it fades to black..but then it shows the part of the ship drifting off into a creepy planet.. Is that where Halo 4 is being held?

Im pretty sure this has been discussed on somewhere but i just wanted to know... thanks :D
Title: Re: Another Halo 3 Question
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 04, 2009, 07:52:57 PM
It's where a potential Halo 4 could take place. There's no plan for a fourth game yet.

Next game in line is Halo: Reach, which takes place between Halo Wars and the first game.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Xhan on Jun 05, 2009, 12:51:12 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Jun 04, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

I guess while we're at it, stop all the Tekkens, Marios, Metal Gears, Final Fantasys, Resident Evils, Ridge Racers, Gran Turismos, Zeldas, Metroids, and any other game that has more than 3 iterations.  :P

The problem with your flawed analogy is that a good number of those franchises have gotten better with each iteration, unlike Halo.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 05, 2009, 12:59:41 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 05, 2009, 12:51:12 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Jun 04, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

I guess while we're at it, stop all the Tekkens, Marios, Metal Gears, Final Fantasys, Resident Evils, Ridge Racers, Gran Turismos, Zeldas, Metroids, and any other game that has more than 3 iterations.  :P

The problem with your flawed analogy is that a good number of those franchises have gotten better with each iteration, unlike Halo.

Oh snap!
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Cellien on Jun 05, 2009, 01:43:28 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 05, 2009, 12:51:12 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Jun 04, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

I guess while we're at it, stop all the Tekkens, Marios, Metal Gears, Final Fantasys, Resident Evils, Ridge Racers, Gran Turismos, Zeldas, Metroids, and any other game that has more than 3 iterations.  :P

The problem with your flawed analogy is that a good number of those franchises have gotten better with each iteration, unlike Halo.

And the same could be said about any of the aforementioned franchises depending on your personal preference, so it's irrelevant.  Don't like Halo?  Don't play it, doesn't mean we shouldn't be able to.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jun 05, 2009, 04:47:51 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 02, 2009, 08:03:20 PM
Yeah but it does seem like they're milking it now.

I'll say they're milking it when they make six straight games that are the same genre with the same mechanics and gameplay. (Can anyone say CoD?) At least Halo has the dignity to spice things up to keep it a successful game franchise instead of an abused cash-cow, although were it not for Halo Wars being a Strategy game instead of a Shooter, my opinion would be different.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Aeus on Jun 05, 2009, 05:00:07 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 05, 2009, 12:51:12 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Jun 04, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

I guess while we're at it, stop all the Tekkens, Marios, Metal Gears, Final Fantasys, Resident Evils, Ridge Racers, Gran Turismos, Zeldas, Metroids, and any other game that has more than 3 iterations.  :P

The problem with your flawed analogy is that a good number of those franchises have gotten better with each iteration, unlike Halo.

Nice opinion.

They seem to have gotten better to me, at least as far as Multiplayer is concerned.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Lone Warrior on Jun 05, 2009, 06:36:09 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 05, 2009, 05:00:07 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 05, 2009, 12:51:12 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Jun 04, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

I guess while we're at it, stop all the Tekkens, Marios, Metal Gears, Final Fantasys, Resident Evils, Ridge Racers, Gran Turismos, Zeldas, Metroids, and any other game that has more than 3 iterations.  :P

The problem with your flawed analogy is that a good number of those franchises have gotten better with each iteration, unlike Halo.

Nice opinion.

They seem to have gotten better to me, at least as far as Multiplayer is concerned.

Eh, the gameplay for MP is ok. Maybe I just thinkt his ebcause, everytime I enter a serv, I have at least 1 pre-pubescent individual who generally says something along the lines of "lol u r fag". Then gets all pissy when I blow him up with a rocket.

Ah, the best way to revenge, a rocket to the face. Nothing says "I hate you" more than that.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jun 05, 2009, 07:31:41 PM
Quote from: Lone Warrior on Jun 05, 2009, 06:36:09 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 05, 2009, 05:00:07 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 05, 2009, 12:51:12 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Jun 04, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

I guess while we're at it, stop all the Tekkens, Marios, Metal Gears, Final Fantasys, Resident Evils, Ridge Racers, Gran Turismos, Zeldas, Metroids, and any other game that has more than 3 iterations.  :P

The problem with your flawed analogy is that a good number of those franchises have gotten better with each iteration, unlike Halo.

Nice opinion.

They seem to have gotten better to me, at least as far as Multiplayer is concerned.

Eh, the gameplay for MP is ok. Maybe I just thinkt his ebcause, everytime I enter a serv, I have at least 1 pre-pubescent individual who generally says something along the lines of "lol u r fag". Then gets all pissy when I blow him up with a rocket.

Ah, the best way to revenge, a rocket to the face. Nothing says "I hate you" more than that.

What about killing him with a pistol when he had a rocket, then standing over his corpse with your Gravity Hammer just to show him that he wasn't good enough to use it on? Yeah, I prefer my way, too.
Title: Re: Another Halo 3 Question
Post by: Cellien on Jun 06, 2009, 06:37:26 PM
Also Halo 3: ODST which I believe takes place between the end of 2 and the beginning of 3.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Private Hudson on Jun 07, 2009, 03:39:05 AM
I hope this stays true to the books. I am also hoping this is an FPS myself.
Title: Re: Another Halo 3 Question
Post by: Private Hudson on Jun 07, 2009, 03:41:29 AM
You are both right, but about the first question. I am pretty sure that the planet is Onyx, which is a Forerunner Shield planet (Correct me if I'm wrong) similar to that which appeared on Halo Wars.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Cellien on Jun 07, 2009, 03:52:25 AM
Pretty sure I read on Kotaku that is indeed a FPS...which was like he only news about it.  :P
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Xhan on Jun 07, 2009, 04:17:22 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 05, 2009, 05:00:07 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 05, 2009, 12:51:12 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Jun 04, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

I guess while we're at it, stop all the Tekkens, Marios, Metal Gears, Final Fantasys, Resident Evils, Ridge Racers, Gran Turismos, Zeldas, Metroids, and any other game that has more than 3 iterations.  :P

The problem with your flawed analogy is that a good number of those franchises have gotten better with each iteration, unlike Halo.

Nice opinion.

They seem to have gotten better to me, at least as far as Multiplayer is concerned.

Believe it or not, there are other modes in the game, which obviously bungie uses unpaid starving monkeys to construct, based on direct comparison.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jun 07, 2009, 04:39:22 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 07, 2009, 04:17:22 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 05, 2009, 05:00:07 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 05, 2009, 12:51:12 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Jun 04, 2009, 02:41:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 02, 2009, 05:14:01 PM
Halo: Reacharound.

Seriously. Just stop.

I guess while we're at it, stop all the Tekkens, Marios, Metal Gears, Final Fantasys, Resident Evils, Ridge Racers, Gran Turismos, Zeldas, Metroids, and any other game that has more than 3 iterations.  :P

The problem with your flawed analogy is that a good number of those franchises have gotten better with each iteration, unlike Halo.

Nice opinion.

They seem to have gotten better to me, at least as far as Multiplayer is concerned.

Believe it or not, there are other modes in the game, which obviously bungie uses unpaid starving monkeys to construct, based on direct comparison.

Is it odd that I like the Halo games' campaign? FOr me, that's always been the high-light of the experience (albeit a very short-lived high-light in Halo 3). Not saying you're wrong or anything, but would you mind stating some of the reasons it's so bad?
Title: Re: Halo 3
Post by: Eidotemit on Jun 07, 2009, 06:49:26 AM
Shadow435, use the SEARCH button. Do not make a new thread when an existing thread will suffice.
Title: Re: Another Halo 3 Question
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 07, 2009, 08:18:34 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Jun 07, 2009, 03:41:29 AM
You are both right, but about the first question. I am pretty sure that the planet is Onyx, which is a Forerunner Shield planet (Correct me if I'm wrong) similar to that which appeared on Halo Wars.

I've heard that from a lot of people. What makes you think it's Onyx?

Besides, I found a good point on Halopedia:

It is rumored that the planet in the Halo 3 Legendary Ending is Onyx. However, this is contradicting the fact that Onyx was obliterated, leaving behind only the Slipspace rift to the Micro Dyson Sphere, guarded by trillions of Onyx Sentinels.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: [Alpha]Frost on Jun 07, 2009, 11:10:33 AM
Lol. After Halo 3, bungie said they'd never make another Halo game. Then they announced ODST and said that was their final entry in the Halo world. Now they announce Reach.

One trick pony.

On a more positive note, Fall of Reach was a really good book, I enjoyed reading that.

Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Aeus on Jun 07, 2009, 03:52:11 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 07, 2009, 04:17:22 AM
Believe it or not, there are other modes in the game, which obviously bungie uses unpaid starving monkeys to construct, based on direct comparison.

....

The campaign is fun as hell, Forge mode is simple but great and theatre has made Halo 3 the best Machinima making game available.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jun 07, 2009, 03:56:53 PM
This is why I'm not looking at Xhan to tell me whether AVP3 will be good or not. :P

Such a negative nelly!
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: TJ Doc on Jun 20, 2009, 12:32:19 AM
LOOK! SPECULATION!

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/995/995280p1.html
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Lone Warrior on Jun 20, 2009, 12:50:50 AM
Here's a topic that is sure to spark some debate.

"Should Halo:Reach be for PC?"

Not a question on whether it will, but rather, should it.

QuoteAnd though the books don't mention the Flood during the fall of Reach, we've seen in Halo Wars that those little rascals tend to pop up everywhere.

NO.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Simbaca on Jun 26, 2009, 04:06:44 AM
I know this forum is for Halo Reach, but I just had a quick question about Halo 3 ODST. Will there be new maps for this game or will it all be the maps from Halo 3? Not including the three maps for the Firefight Mode? Sorry if this has been discussed or answered already I was just curious.  :)
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Xhan on Jun 26, 2009, 05:15:51 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 07, 2009, 03:52:11 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Jun 07, 2009, 04:17:22 AM
Believe it or not, there are other modes in the game, which obviously bungie uses unpaid starving monkeys to construct, based on direct comparison.

....

The campaign is fun as hell, Forge mode is simple but great and theatre has made Halo 3 the best Machinima making game available.

Campaign is aborted, and broken, and full of Michael Bay. Fun being a relative thing.

Forge = multiplayer
Machinima = based on multiplayer and pretty much NOT authored by Bungie.

hmm.. sensing a trend.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Private Hudson on Jun 26, 2009, 05:38:45 AM
Campaign is fun in my opinion.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 26, 2009, 04:33:19 PM
NO FLOOD. I hope to hell that there will be no Flood in this game.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2009, 05:04:22 PM
Can't wait for this game! I love all 4 and can't wait for ODST!
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: TJ Doc on Jun 28, 2009, 05:45:58 PM
Quote from: Simbaca on Jun 26, 2009, 04:06:44 AM
I know this forum is for Halo Reach, but I just had a quick question about Halo 3 ODST. Will there be new maps for this game or will it all be the maps from Halo 3? Not including the three maps for the Firefight Mode? Sorry if this has been discussed or answered already I was just curious.  :)

There will be new maps. They will be the last Halo 3 multiplayer maps.

*slowly reaches over to touch wooden chair*
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Cal427eb on Jun 30, 2009, 05:20:26 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2009, 05:04:22 PM
Can't wait for this game! I love all 4 and can't wait for ODST!
All 4?
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Huol on Jun 30, 2009, 07:04:41 PM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jun 30, 2009, 05:20:26 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2009, 05:04:22 PM
Can't wait for this game! I love all 4 and can't wait for ODST!
All 4?

Halo wars
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Deathbearer on Jul 01, 2009, 01:08:14 AM
Instead of forge they should have just done a mapmaker like Time Splitters did.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Lone Warrior on Jul 01, 2009, 11:26:49 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jul 01, 2009, 01:08:14 AM
Instead of forge they should have just done a mapmaker like Time Splitters Far Cry did.

Ftfy
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Yautja117 on Jul 01, 2009, 07:51:31 PM
So far, nothing with the title Halo has dissapointed me. I hope it follows the book.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2009, 01:49:10 AM
Quote from: Huol on Jun 30, 2009, 07:04:41 PM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jun 30, 2009, 05:20:26 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2009, 05:04:22 PM
Can't wait for this game! I love all 4 and can't wait for ODST!
All 4?

Halo wars

Which is definatly a great game!
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Huol on Jul 02, 2009, 04:28:59 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2009, 01:49:10 AM
Quote from: Huol on Jun 30, 2009, 07:04:41 PM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jun 30, 2009, 05:20:26 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2009, 05:04:22 PM
Can't wait for this game! I love all 4 and can't wait for ODST!
All 4?

Halo wars

Which is definatly a great game!

For someone used to console RTS I guess.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Friendly Wise on Jul 02, 2009, 04:05:56 PM
This game was pretty kick ass imo, but I really can't wait for Halo: The Fall of Reach to come out. If it's like the the book you can, hopefully, play as a Spartan team, instead of just playing as The Chief.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 02, 2009, 04:07:59 PM
I agree have a team command option would be kinda cool.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Friendly Wise on Jul 02, 2009, 04:41:32 PM
Yea, it could be something like StarWars: Republic Commando
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Lone Warrior on Jul 02, 2009, 04:48:01 PM
Quote from: Godfather Anon{Tx} on Jul 02, 2009, 04:41:32 PM
Yea, it could be something like StarWars: Republic Commando

Oh god that would be epic.

Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Cal427eb on Jul 06, 2009, 02:40:31 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 02, 2009, 04:28:59 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2009, 01:49:10 AM
Quote from: Huol on Jun 30, 2009, 07:04:41 PM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jun 30, 2009, 05:20:26 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2009, 05:04:22 PM
Can't wait for this game! I love all 4 and can't wait for ODST!
All 4?

Halo wars
Forgot about that one.  :P

Which is definatly a great game!

For someone used to console RTS I guess.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Cellien on Jul 07, 2009, 04:10:12 AM
Quote from: AegisEagleOak"  on Jul 02, 2009, 04:41:32 PM
Yea, it could be something like StarWars: Republic Commando

Man, that game was wonderful.  Loved the atmosphere.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 07, 2009, 06:51:27 PM
I'm looking forward to this, and ODST. I never purchased Halo Wars but I hope this is as good as the FPS games, NO FLOOD... PLEASE!
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 08, 2009, 07:33:32 PM
I agree...NO FLOOD!!!
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 08, 2009, 08:18:34 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 02, 2009, 04:28:59 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2009, 01:49:10 AM
Quote from: Huol on Jun 30, 2009, 07:04:41 PM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jun 30, 2009, 05:20:26 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2009, 05:04:22 PM
Can't wait for this game! I love all 4 and can't wait for ODST!
All 4?

Halo wars

Which is definatly a great game!

For someone used to console RTS I guess.

It is actually my first (and only) RTS.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 12, 2009, 12:49:06 AM
I know this has nothing to do with Reach (I hope), but I thought this was funny anyway!

http://uk.video.ign.com/dor/articles/960019/ign-originals/videos/halo_spc_natal_070909.html
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Private Hudson on Jul 12, 2009, 02:51:44 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jul 08, 2009, 07:33:32 PM
I agree...NO FLOOD!!!

Why no Flood? I mean I know they won't be on Reach considering they weren't in the book (From what I remember), but the flood are not as bad or annoying as everyone makes them out to be.
Title: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 04:44:05 PM
So, what do you guys think about the Halo series so far. I enjoyed all four games, preordered ODST, and can't wait for Reach. I have read two of the six novels (Fall of Reach and Ghosts of Onyx), and can't wait for the Forerunner Trilogy. I haven't read any of the comics, though I would like to. I think the anime, Halo Legends, looks good so far. And I also can't wait for the Halo Waypoint update on XBox Live. What are your thoughts on Halo?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 24, 2009, 05:21:49 PM
Halo to me is what Alien is to SiL, Star Wars to SM, Friday the 13th to Darkness, Terminator to Uncanny Antman, Airsoft to Corporal Hicks, Music to maledoro, Games to fluxcap, Guns to Eidotemit, Four-wheelin' and yellin' at foreigners to Cellien...absolutely love it. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Jul 24, 2009, 05:47:05 PM
I love Halo, I make sure to get the Special Edition of each one when they're coming out. I have read every book besides the one which took place right after Halo 1. I can't say I'm too excited about the anime miniseries (As I hate Anime) but I am really excited about Reach, considering the book was excellent.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 05:55:55 PM
If I were to read another Halo book, which one should I read next?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 24, 2009, 05:58:04 PM
These are among my absolute favorite games.  
The main hook for me is the elites. I love those guys. Among my favorite extraterrestrial badasses.
Arbiter being voiced by the ever amazing Kieth David helps too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 24, 2009, 06:02:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 05:55:55 PM
If I were to read another Halo book, which one should I read next?
Which books have you read?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Jul 24, 2009, 06:04:28 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 05:55:55 PM
If I were to read another Halo book, which one should I read next?

Halo: Contact Harvest, it may not have anything to do with Spartans, but it is an excellent book.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 06:11:35 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 24, 2009, 06:02:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 05:55:55 PM
If I were to read another Halo book, which one should I read next?
Which books have you read?

Fall of Reach and Ghosts of Onyx.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 24, 2009, 06:14:06 PM
Read these. 8)

•Halo: The Flood
•Halo: First Strike
•Halo: Contact Harvest
•Halo: The Cole Protocol
•Forerunner Trilogy
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 06:15:15 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 24, 2009, 06:14:06 PM
Read these. 8)

•Halo: The Flood
•Halo: First Strike
•Halo: Contact Harvest
•Halo: The Cole Protocol
•Forerunner Trilogy

lol Ok, I guess I'll have to read them all. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Haloxpok3mon on Jul 24, 2009, 06:40:43 PM
Oh man, how I used to be so in love with Halo. So many hours of playing, so much time reading the books and speculating about what's going to happen next. Well this was all before Halo 3. Before I was so disapointed by the single player plot and the rehashed and not-as-fun multiplayer. From that point on me and Halo have not been buddies.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 06:55:30 PM
Quote from: Haloxpok3mon on Jul 24, 2009, 06:40:43 PM
Oh man, how I used to be so in love with Halo. So many hours of playing, so much time reading the books and speculating about what's going to happen next. Well this was all before Halo 3. Before I was so disapointed by the single player plot and the rehashed and not-as-fun multiplayer. From that point on me and Halo have not been buddies.

:'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 24, 2009, 07:08:05 PM
Quote from: Haloxpok3mon on Jul 24, 2009, 06:40:43 PM
Oh man, how I used to be so in love with Halo. So many hours of playing, so much time reading the books and speculating about what's going to happen next. Well this was all before Halo 3. Before I was so disapointed by the single player plot and the rehashed and not-as-fun multiplayer. From that point on me and Halo have not been buddies.

I loved Halo 3. The only problem for me was that there were not as much levels in single player, but I still love it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 07:09:54 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Jul 24, 2009, 07:08:05 PM
Quote from: Haloxpok3mon on Jul 24, 2009, 06:40:43 PM
Oh man, how I used to be so in love with Halo. So many hours of playing, so much time reading the books and speculating about what's going to happen next. Well this was all before Halo 3. Before I was so disapointed by the single player plot and the rehashed and not-as-fun multiplayer. From that point on me and Halo have not been buddies.

I loved Halo 3. The only problem for me was that there were not as much levels in single player, but I still love it.

Yeah, it could have been longer, but the story was still great!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 24, 2009, 07:25:11 PM
I'll be renting ODST just to finish up the achievements for Halo 3.

Then I think I can say my final goodbyes to the Halo franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2009, 07:44:25 PM
Quote from: CELTICPRED on Jul 24, 2009, 07:25:11 PM
I'll be renting ODST just to finish up the achievements for Halo 3.

Then I think I can say my final goodbyes to the Halo franchise.

:'( :'( :'( :'( What about Reach???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Jul 24, 2009, 08:23:37 PM
nah
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 24, 2009, 08:33:21 PM
Not everyone will go the distance, Nightmare Asylum.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Jul 24, 2009, 09:31:39 PM
First was sexy, others not so much.

Gotta check and see how much free shit you get with ODST. My brain seems to recall the maps you haven't bought yet and access to the Reach beta but I'm not sure. I might get it if I get maps. Otherwise ODST's gameplay didn't look very exciting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 25, 2009, 02:12:54 AM
Quote from: DB on Jul 24, 2009, 09:31:39 PM
First was sexy, others not so much.

Gotta check and see how much free shit you get with ODST. My brain seems to recall the maps you haven't bought yet and access to the Reach beta but I'm not sure. I might get it if I get maps. Otherwise ODST's gameplay didn't look very exciting.

You get the maps, as well as a whole new campaign, a new game mode (firefight), and the Reach beta. Also, if you preorder,  you can play as Sgt. Johnson in firefight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Jul 25, 2009, 10:15:50 PM
Apparently ODST is 60$. Lulz.

And oh shit the defense of this on Bungie's forums.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2009, 02:30:58 AM
it looks great! The story is going to be epic! And firefight looks great, too. Also, the 3 new maps look fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jul 26, 2009, 03:48:20 AM
Can't say when it first came out, I was a fan. Wasn't interested in the story and didn't get into it. Then, one day while I was in the store, I saw the Ghosts of Onyx novel and bought it. I wrapped myself in it. After words I read a couple more (wasn't thrilled with Contact Harvest) and bought the graphic novel. As it stands, I have: First Strike, Ghosts of Onyx, The Graphic novel, Halo 3 and Halo wars. I had Halo, the original, but my brother smashed it. I also have: A Master Chief, an Elite, Cortana and a Hunter on my shelf.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2009, 06:48:01 PM
As for figures and collectibles I have:

14 Halo ActionClix Figures
McFarlane Active Camo arbiter
Kubricks Pink Spartan
1 Pack of Topps Halo 3 Trading Cards
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Jul 26, 2009, 06:52:07 PM
I have tons of Halo figures and merchandise too, but my prize possession of Halo merch would have to be my SDCC Battle damaged Scarab. Thing is HUGE.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 26, 2009, 07:04:06 PM
I have been addicted to Halo since the first game was released. I love the story and the characters and I have been trying to get my hands on some of the books. So far I have only read Ghosts of Onyx and the graphic novel, both which were great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2009, 07:24:29 PM
I'm planning on reading the last 4 novels, but which should I read next? I read Fall of Reach and Ghosts of Onyx so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 26, 2009, 07:33:12 PM
I only ever played Halo 2 on offline multiplayer with my friend, I never got to play Halo: Combat Evolved and I haven't read any books or comics. I now own Halo 3 and I play on Live, I do like the franchise but I don't own any merchandise.

Anyway, I play Halo 3 a lot on Live so add me: Purebreedalien

I have hardly any achievements, have no idea how I got the ODST helmet, have no skulls and haven't even beat the campaign but I'm still OK at the game ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 26, 2009, 08:06:13 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 26, 2009, 07:33:12 PM
I only ever played Halo 2 on offline multiplayer with my friend, I never got to play Halo: Combat Evolved and I haven't read any books or comics. I now own Halo 3 and I play on Live, I do like the franchise but I don't own any merchandise.

Anyway, I play Halo 3 a lot on Live so add me: Purebreedalien

I have hardly any achievements, have no idea how I got the ODST helmet, have no skulls and haven't even beat the campaign but I'm still OK at the game ;)

You should really try to get your hands on the first game. In my opinion, that's the best one.

Oh, and you got the ODST helmet by unlocking the Spartan Graduate Achievement (It is awarded when the player completes the requirements for basic training on Xbox Live and reaches the rank of Private.).

You should take a look at this page if you are interested in getting the other armour variants too.

http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Armor_Permutations

Halopedia is a great site.  :)

Edit: I'm really looking forward to the Forerunner Trilogy by the way. The first one will be released in 2010.

http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Forerunner_Trilogy
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 26, 2009, 08:39:01 PM
Thanks, I'll bookmark that one ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 26, 2009, 09:58:17 PM
The only reason I own an Xbox - the first or 360 - is because of Halo. I only have the Halo games for 360. I love the franchise. It was one of my three favorite franchises (Aliens/Stargate/Halo). I have read all the novels. I really really enjoy Contact Harvest. I think it's my favorite. But Eric Nylund's stuff is amazing. The Flood is terrible and Cole Protocol is so-so. I can't wait for the Forerunner Trilogy. It should prove to be interesting.

The comics. Fantastic. The graphic novel is really cool. Apart from the last story in it, the art is brilliant. It really is Halo. Uprising was interesting too. As a testing-the-water series, it was good. I just brought the first issue for Helljumper as well which IMHO is looking like it will be simply amazing. The character development in that single issue was amazing.

And Legends. Should be interesting. I don't have much hope for the non-canon story but it should be a fun project.

And ODST! God, I can't wait for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: predatorfandrc90 on Jul 26, 2009, 11:52:21 PM
I own halo 2 and 3 there both really awesome.I like how they implemented equipment in halo3.I haven't played one yet but I want to get it for the PC,Mainly for the fuel rod gun and the awesome rocket warthog(they should have put it in halo 3).Kinda disappointed in halo wars,I felt it could have been better but haven't played the whole game yet.I've read all the books except 'the flood'and'cole protical'they were pretty good.Can't wait for odst playing as someone besides the chief will be a welcome change.Haven't read the comics yet.Over all it's a good series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Jul 27, 2009, 04:08:05 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 24, 2009, 05:21:49 PM
Four-wheelin' and yellin' at foreigners to Cellien...absolutely love it. 8)

Lol.  Nice one MC.   ;D

Halo is currently probably my favorite sci-fi franchise.  Alien(s) is still my all-time favorite, but I feel the quality of releases coming from that franchise has been pretty low for some time now.

I've been into Halo since I got the first Xbox and played it.  I'm looking forward to ODST and Reach.  I still hope they do a faithful movie at some point too.

Anyone remember ilovebees?

I really nerd'd out with that ARG they set up...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: [Alpha]Frost on Jul 28, 2009, 04:15:13 PM
Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin and Alan Tudyk are doing voice work on ODST. :P FIREFLY!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 28, 2009, 04:19:44 PM
Quote from: [Alpha]Frost on Jul 28, 2009, 04:15:13 PM
Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin and Alan Tudyk are doing voice work on ODST. :P FIREFLY!

Never saw Firefly, but I know a lot of the actors do Halo voices.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Jul 28, 2009, 04:38:53 PM
Firefly was pretty good.  One of Fox's many prematurely canned good shows.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 29, 2009, 07:47:13 AM
Halo always had great actors for the voices. Like Julie Benz for Miranda Keyes, or Ron Perlman for Admiral Hood.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jul 29, 2009, 01:58:48 PM
Keith David=Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: wolfboy22 on Jul 29, 2009, 05:37:08 PM
I love the Halo series but theres this one mission in Halo 1 I hate, I don't know the name of it but its the one where you have to get the key and theres like hundreds of Flood in your way.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Jul 30, 2009, 02:54:00 AM
Library.

There has to be at least one incredibly crappy Flood level in each Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo 3: Recon
Post by: Cellien on Jul 31, 2009, 07:15:51 PM
Is there another thread I'm not seeing for this game?  This one is way old, but here's a new vid.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 07, 2009, 03:41:06 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Jul 27, 2009, 04:08:05 PM
Anyone remember ilovebees?

I really nerd'd out with that ARG they set up...

Another interesting and addictive way in which to show how versitile the Halo franchise is. I wish they'd do some officially licensed audio stuff though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 07, 2009, 04:00:19 PM
Love Halo. Hate the online community though. They ruin the online play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 07, 2009, 04:37:08 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 07, 2009, 04:00:19 PM
Love Halo. Hate the online community though. They ruin the online play.

I just hate screaming kids who are always swearing and talking like LOL, OMG, and all that. Thats why I don't go into game chat.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 07, 2009, 10:56:08 PM
^ I agree. Just got done with Halo: Uprising. It was very good and the ending was suprising.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 10, 2009, 02:26:16 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 07, 2009, 04:37:08 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 07, 2009, 04:00:19 PM
Love Halo. Hate the online community though. They ruin the online play.

I just hate screaming kids who are always swearing and talking like LOL, OMG, and all that. Thats why I don't go into game chat.

unfortunately that's 86% of the players. I can't get into a game without screaming kids yelling words they shouldn't know, who bitch and whine when you beat them, or who camp and spawn kill like no f**king tomorrow. I can't play that game when I'm not in a party or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2009, 11:01:40 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 10, 2009, 02:26:16 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 07, 2009, 04:37:08 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 07, 2009, 04:00:19 PM
Love Halo. Hate the online community though. They ruin the online play.

I just hate screaming kids who are always swearing and talking like LOL, OMG, and all that. Thats why I don't go into game chat.

unfortunately that's 86% of the players. I can't get into a game without screaming kids yelling words they shouldn't know, who bitch and whine when you beat them, or who camp and spawn kill like no f**king tomorrow. I can't play that game when I'm not in a party or something.

Right. I need to be with friends. At least one. It makes the experience so much better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 29, 2009, 12:18:43 PM
I got issue 2 of Helljumper the other day and it's amazing. The series is fantastic. I can't wait for the conclusion. Also pre-ordered ODST from Play and I'm currently re-playing Halo3. Although I can't play MP 'cause I don't have one of the map-packs and can't really afford it.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Moody on Aug 29, 2009, 12:54:18 PM
I love Halo, the only thing I disliked were those little evil aliens that are with the covenent. Other then that everything is win. Btw found these renders of how the Chief would look like without any armor, looks pretty cool IMO.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kolbyjukes.com%2Fimages%2Fwork%2Fmasterchief%2Fmaster_chief_bodysuit.jpg&hash=0ed97a9977ecb7e382be388e18184e7ec5099a95)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kolbyjukes.com%2Fimages%2Fwork%2Fmasterchief%2Fmasterchief_head_2.jpg&hash=21e7c14979d79e04732b6922d14aea52f06af48c)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 29, 2009, 02:14:24 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 29, 2009, 12:18:43 PM
I got issue 2 of Helljumper the other day and it's amazing. The series is fantastic. I can't wait for the conclusion. Also pre-ordered ODST from Play and I'm currently re-playing Halo3. Although I can't play MP 'cause I don't have one of the map-packs and can't really afford it.  :-\

I never read any of the comics, and only 2 of the books. Ad don't bother getting the map packs now, in a month you will have them anyways. I preordered from gamestop to get Johnosn. When it comes out me and my friend are going to try to beat it on Legendary. I love the Halo story!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 29, 2009, 03:10:34 PM
The comics are good. I have both graphic novels and 3 of the books.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 29, 2009, 03:11:22 PM
I'm actually really excited about Halo 3: ODST. It's finally going to be something other than Master Chief doing his old gig. Not to say I don't like the chief, but I always loved the ODSTs. Not to mention in Firefight, dumbass kids can't join your game unless you're stupid enough to put them on your friend's list.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 29, 2009, 04:44:22 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 29, 2009, 03:11:22 PM
I'm actually really excited about Halo 3: ODST. It's finally going to be something other than Master Chief doing his old gig. Not to say I don't like the chief, but I always loved the ODSTs. Not to mention in Firefight, dumbass kids can't join your game unless you're stupid enough to put them on your friend's list.

So I'm guessing you liked Halo Wars if you want a break from the Chief? I loved HW!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 29, 2009, 04:55:17 PM
Halo Wars was alot of fun. There are rumors for HW2 floating around too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 29, 2009, 05:21:08 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Aug 29, 2009, 04:55:17 PM
Halo Wars was alot of fun. There are rumors for HW2 floating around too.

As much as I liked Halo Wars, I don't know if I would want a sequel. Another Halo RTS: Yes. A sequel to Halo Wars: Maye. I loved the story in Halo Wars, but I'm not sure if a sequel would be the best thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 29, 2009, 05:23:10 PM
I just hope they condense the story or make it longer then. HW's story felt too epic. The game rushed along trying to keep pace with the story and it didn't work 'cause obviously...it's an RTS and the game is slower.

I think if they do a HW2 it should just be focused around one planet, one campaign kinda thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Friendly Wise on Aug 29, 2009, 05:25:06 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Aug 29, 2009, 04:55:17 PM
Halo Wars was alot of fun. There are rumors for HW2 floating around too.

That may be true, but you probably won't see it for a while since their doing another Halo FPS game where you play in a team of Spartans instead of just playing as Master Chief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Moody on Aug 29, 2009, 06:55:47 PM
My Halo 3 copy got the Perfect Cirkel Problem a few months back. :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 29, 2009, 07:45:28 PM
Quote from: ApeShallNeverKillApe on Aug 29, 2009, 05:25:06 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Aug 29, 2009, 04:55:17 PM
Halo Wars was alot of fun. There are rumors for HW2 floating around too.

That may be true, but you probably won't see it for a while since their doing another Halo FPS game where you play in a team of Spartans instead of just playing as Master Chief.
Halo Wars wasn't made by Bungie. Different company. HW2 was rumored in X-box magazine, in the top ten upcoming things in the Halo Universe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 30, 2009, 09:25:19 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Aug 29, 2009, 07:45:28 PM
Quote from: ApeShallNeverKillApe on Aug 29, 2009, 05:25:06 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Aug 29, 2009, 04:55:17 PM
Halo Wars was alot of fun. There are rumors for HW2 floating around too.

That may be true, but you probably won't see it for a while since their doing another Halo FPS game where you play in a team of Spartans instead of just playing as Master Chief.
Halo Wars wasn't made by Bungie. Different company. HW2 was rumored in X-box magazine, in the top ten upcoming things in the Halo Universe.

What were the other 9?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 30, 2009, 09:53:58 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 29, 2009, 04:44:22 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 29, 2009, 03:11:22 PM
I'm actually really excited about Halo 3: ODST. It's finally going to be something other than Master Chief doing his old gig. Not to say I don't like the chief, but I always loved the ODSTs. Not to mention in Firefight, dumbass kids can't join your game unless you're stupid enough to put them on your friend's list.

So I'm guessing you liked Halo Wars if you want a break from the Chief? I loved HW!

played the demo, it was okay. I like Dawn of War better honestly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 30, 2009, 09:54:23 PM
10. Engineers come to life.
9. Mythic map pack
8. Halo on avatar market place
7. Firefight mode
6. Halo: Helljumper
5. Halo Wars 2
4. Halo: Legends
3. Halo waypoint
2. Halo: Reach
1. The mystery "other project."
Have have a scanner, but don't know how to post scans. Any help?
Title: Halo: ODST
Post by: randy4321 on Aug 30, 2009, 10:58:51 PM
This topic is more a rant about the fact that the new ODST game does not feature the Elites as an enemy I guess because they are staying true to the Halo-bible history or something..idk theres been alot of different reasons. But im kinda dissapointed that elites will not be on the next-gen halo game..So we'll have to stick to fighting the usual halo 3 enemies. What do u guys think?
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 30, 2009, 11:34:19 PM
"the next gen Halo game"? There's been like two already..
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: randy4321 on Aug 30, 2009, 11:36:26 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 30, 2009, 11:34:19 PM
"the next gen Halo game"? There's been like two already..
...can u give ur opinion and not state the obvious?
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 30, 2009, 11:38:00 PM
If it's so obvious maybe you shouldn't call this one "the next gen halo" game.
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Private Hudson on Aug 30, 2009, 11:46:55 PM
Well at the time this game takes place, I'm pretty sure you'd only be fighting the Elites as enemies for less than half a level, so it'd only make sense to have the Brutes as your enemy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2009, 12:43:24 AM
These look great! There is also another book coming out that will be a collection of stories from the Halo universe. And don't forget the forerunner trilogy. I really need to read the other four books and the Graphic Novel AND all the comic books.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 31, 2009, 12:44:31 AM
i've read the first three books and I have Ghosts of Onyx
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2009, 12:49:05 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 31, 2009, 12:44:31 AM
i've read the first three books and I have Ghosts of Onyx

Ghosts of Onyx is great. I read that and Fall of Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 31, 2009, 01:44:01 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2009, 12:43:24 AM
These look great! There is also another book coming out that will be a collection of stories from the Halo universe. And don't forget the forerunner trilogy. I really need to read the other four books and the Graphic Novel AND all the comic books.
Haven't heard of the collection of stories. Any title yet? And there are 2 graphic novels, the second being Halo: uprising. The only Halo book I didn't like was Harvest.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 31, 2009, 09:25:31 AM
Evolutions is what the new one is called. Contact Harvest is my favorite novel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 31, 2009, 12:18:59 PM
I really liked The Cole Procol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 31, 2009, 01:01:13 PM
Never rated it. Didn't see the point in Keyes involvement. The lack of detail in the writing didn't seem to mesh with how I've come to get used to Halo fiction. And the names...oh God, why must he have given everyone such daft names. Not as bad as The Flood but just above it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 31, 2009, 01:13:11 PM
The Flood was terrible. The Ghosts of Onyx was my first. It was the story in Harvest that annoyed me. As a book, it was well written, but I wasn't fond of the story itself. Mostly it was the reason why the war stared didn't seem right to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 31, 2009, 01:21:22 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Aug 31, 2009, 01:13:11 PM
The Flood was terrible.

I hate how the guy added so much shit that wasn't in the game.
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Private W Hudson on Sep 03, 2009, 04:21:22 AM
I'm so looking foward to this game i always wanted to play a marine ever since halo 1 :P
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Xhan on Sep 03, 2009, 05:30:33 AM
Sangheili and Jiralhanae were always segregated, cause they've always hated each other guts. The only time you see them together is during the council convening.
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Friendly Wise on Sep 03, 2009, 06:49:25 AM
Quote from: randy4321 on Aug 30, 2009, 10:58:51 PM
This topic is more a rant about the fact that the new ODST game does not feature the Elites as an enemy I guess because they are staying true to the Halo-bible history or something..idk theres been alot of different reasons. But im kinda dissapointed that elites will not be on the next-gen halo game..So we'll have to stick to fighting the usual halo 3 enemies. What do u guys think?

Yea, it kinda sucks, but I think they probably did this to compensate for the player having no shields.
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 03, 2009, 01:21:24 PM
Quote from: ApeShallNeverKillApe on Sep 03, 2009, 06:49:25 AM
Quote from: randy4321 on Aug 30, 2009, 10:58:51 PM
This topic is more a rant about the fact that the new ODST game does not feature the Elites as an enemy I guess because they are staying true to the Halo-bible history or something..idk theres been alot of different reasons. But im kinda dissapointed that elites will not be on the next-gen halo game..So we'll have to stick to fighting the usual halo 3 enemies. What do u guys think?

Yea, it kinda sucks, but I think they probably did this to compensate for the player having no shields.

Brutes have shields so that can't be it
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Friendly Wise on Sep 03, 2009, 05:53:16 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 03, 2009, 01:21:24 PM
Quote from: ApeShallNeverKillApe on Sep 03, 2009, 06:49:25 AM
Quote from: randy4321 on Aug 30, 2009, 10:58:51 PM
This topic is more a rant about the fact that the new ODST game does not feature the Elites as an enemy I guess because they are staying true to the Halo-bible history or something..idk theres been alot of different reasons. But im kinda dissapointed that elites will not be on the next-gen halo game..So we'll have to stick to fighting the usual halo 3 enemies. What do u guys think?

Yea, it kinda sucks, but I think they probably did this to compensate for the player having no shields.

Brutes have shields so that can't be it

Yea, your right. From some of the stuff I've been reading online, it has something with the timeline of the game.

Quote from:  Bungie WeeklyMaking the Jump

In the immediate wake of the Halo 3: ODST Trailer, series fans began their frame-by-frame assault, dissecting the footage for any visual leads that could help uncover the mysterious clues hidden in the dark, rain-soaked streets of New Mombasa.  From "hidden dates" and fragmented Superintendent messages to some more obvious and overt looks at the new elements on display like the ODST-customized SMG and vision augmentations, few things were lost on those peering at the trailer through a magnified lens.

But there is one aspect of the trailer and accompanying coverage in particular that has caused a little bit of confusion among Halo aficionados and speculators from around the World Wide Web - the presence of Brute packs patrolling the darkened alleyways of New Mombasa.  And perhaps conversely, the absence of the Elites.

We realize that the Elites are of a fan-favorite, so it's probably wise to set aside your compassion and steel yourself for what is about to come.  There are no Elites to fight in Halo 3: ODST.

Still here?  Good.  Deep breaths.  We wanted to clue you in early so you didn't have a chance to let your expectations wind you into a whipping maelstrom of assumption and conjecture.  Think of this as the intervention portion of this week's update.  Look, we care about you.  We don't like to see you get hurt.

And though we are still several seasons away from Halo 3: ODST's retail launch, we're going to bend a rule for you - just this one time - and provide you with a small snippet of the story timeline coupled with a brief explanation covering why you'll be encountering packs of Brutes when you drop into Halo 3: ODST and explore the dangerous, war-torn streets of New Mombasa, come Fall.

If you've yet to play through Halo 2, hit the brakes and steer clear of this next section.

Along the Path

The following is a cursory exploration of some of the more critical events along the Halo 2 and Halo 3 timelines.  This examination is not meant to be exhaustive, but rather a set of waypoints to guide you along as we look back at key events and characters that influenced and impacted the Covenant schism, circa 2552.


October 20: New Mombasa, Kenya is destroyed by the Slipstream Space Rupture Backlash from the Prophet of Regret's ship.
November 2: The Prophet of Regret's ship and In Amber Clad arrive at Delta Halo.  Prophet of Regret liquidated by SPARTAN-117.
November 3: Prophet of Truth leaves High Charity for Earth in Forerunner dreadnought.
November 8: The Forerunner dreadnought arrives in the Sol system and proceeds to Earth at near relativistic speed.
November 17: The Forerunner dreadnought arrives at Earth. SPARTAN-117 ejects and lands in the Kenyan jungle.

What's written in these few entries is important in the context of understanding the overall story presented in the Halo trilogy.  But what exists between the lines is where you should focus most of your attention.  This is where the majority of the events that unfold during Halo 3: ODST take place.  And it is in also in these moments that the Prophet of Truth did much of his puppeteer's manipulations. The thirteen day span between the dates of October 20th and November 2nd provided the High Prophet with all the time he needed to redeploy Brute-led Covenant forces, their mission objectives relayed sub rosa, into the heart of New Mombasa.

But why Brutes?

In the wake of Regret's shameful retreat from New Mombasa, the Prophet of Truth continued his maneuvering - one eye always on his ultimate goal: his rightful and holy ascension.  For Truth, his own personal passage was paramount.  His Godhood would not be denied.  Everything else was secondary. 

And though Truth's duplicitous scheming doesn't come to full fruition until the Elite Honor Guard's failure to protect the Prophet of Regret affords him with the final leverage needed to appoint the Brutes to the lofty position, his plans were never made in haste.  They were well laid.   When the time came to return his attention to Earth, his expendable regiments needed to be led by Jiralhanae, not Sangheili.

Leaving the Elites to scour Earth in search of a Holy Forerunner relic, and ultimately to uncover the most precious and sacrosanct Forerunner artifact in existence - the very portal that opened upon the Ark itself - would have placed all Truth's aspirations upon the shoulders of a species he had already decided to cast aside, a species splintered by heresy and derision, even amongst their own ranks.

Truth's divisive mandate had been set in motion.  The Elites had exhausted their usefulness to him, they would not be allowed to meddle in his affairs any longer, and he would not place his rightful transcendence into the hands of incompetents.  His word was law.

So the Prophet of Truth deploys Brutes. And the Brutes were eager to prove that their loyalty and battle prowess had earned them a seat at the side of the Hierarchs, as the honored protectors of the sacred Covenant.  Such blind faith and eagerness marked them as near perfect pawns for Truth to sacrifice

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=16989
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2009, 03:51:59 PM
I loved the We Are ODST video!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 05, 2009, 04:01:08 PM
Anyone see the Red vs Blue ODST themed video? As far as I know, only 1 of 4 has been released.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2009, 04:10:21 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 05, 2009, 04:01:08 PM
Anyone see the Red vs Blue ODST themed video? As far as I know, only 1 of 4 has been released.

It started playing after the Live Action trailer, but I didn't watch it. Was it good?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2009, 04:22:48 PM
Watched it. It was funny.
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Private W Hudson on Sep 06, 2009, 01:15:06 AM
Moving on, Don't you hate it how some people in france have already got they're hands on this game ><
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Sgt.Torque Reikan on Sep 06, 2009, 02:08:10 AM
has anyone seen the new live action trailer for ODST? that made me pumped for a halo movie now that I saw that! ;D

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 06, 2009, 03:49:03 AM
I saw the trailer. Holy crap! Why can't they just make a movie already? Added it to my youtube favorites. What are good songs to go with Halo videos? I have a few up, but I wanted to know others opions. (My youtube account is Yautja117 also.) And I pre-ordered Halo 3: ODST and Fallout 3: Game of the year edition!
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Private W Hudson on Sep 06, 2009, 08:24:29 AM
Quote from: Sgt.Torque Reikan on Sep 06, 2009, 02:08:10 AM
has anyone seen the new live action trailer for ODST? that made me pumped for a halo movie now that I saw that! ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dc7zGkW7g8

Yeah seen it before it's brillaint :D WE ARE ODST!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2009, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 05, 2009, 04:01:08 PM
Anyone see the Red vs Blue ODST themed video? As far as I know, only 1 of 4 has been released.

2 are out so far. I love RvB
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 06, 2009, 01:59:48 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2009, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 05, 2009, 04:01:08 PM
Anyone see the Red vs Blue ODST themed video? As far as I know, only 1 of 4 has been released.

2 are out so far. I love RvB
Just saw it. RVB is great. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 06, 2009, 09:54:47 PM
RVB Season 5 and parts of 4 sucked complete ass.

But Reconstruction and Recreation were/are amazing.
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Cellien on Sep 07, 2009, 05:16:07 PM
This trailer with Nathan Fillion is really great.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/desperate-measures-halo-3-odst/53569
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 07, 2009, 05:27:53 PM
This picture seems appropriate for this forum.  :D

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg178.imageshack.us%2Fimg178%2F9910%2Faliensvshalobyrahll.jpg&hash=4357d0b148781ba9e1a3ae9960fd1173a65c9baf)
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2009, 05:30:23 PM
I really don't like the live action trailer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 07, 2009, 05:32:14 PM
Pretty cool 
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Private W Hudson on Sep 07, 2009, 08:50:32 PM
Games to movies = CRAP
Movies to games = Don't do to bad

But that ODST trailer don't look to bad could be a good movie if they made it
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 07, 2009, 09:18:37 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2009, 05:30:23 PM
I really don't like the live action trailer.
it was good....except for the brute..it was horrible lol. other than that it was a cool trailer.
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2009, 09:26:28 PM
Quote from: randy4321 on Sep 07, 2009, 09:18:37 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2009, 05:30:23 PM
I really don't like the live action trailer.
it was good....except for the brute..it was horrible lol. other than that it was a cool trailer.
I didn't like how it made the ODSTs look like pussies. :|
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 07, 2009, 10:05:28 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2009, 09:26:28 PM
Quote from: randy4321 on Sep 07, 2009, 09:18:37 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2009, 05:30:23 PM
I really don't like the live action trailer.
it was good....except for the brute..it was horrible lol. other than that it was a cool trailer.
I didn't like how it made the ODSTs look like pussies. :|
lol yeah...made them look shallow..well some of them. then again you have to realize they start out as rookies.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2009, 10:46:23 PM
EPIC WIN!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 07, 2009, 11:52:13 PM
"I think Halo is a pretty cool guy. eh kills aleins and doesn't afraid of anything..."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2009, 11:56:02 PM
don't you mean "Mastur Cheef"?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 08, 2009, 12:01:21 AM
Well, that's just how the meme goes.

http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Pretty_cool_guy


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.encyclopediadramatica.com%2Fimages%2F9%2F94%2FCoolguyhalo.jpg&hash=a822bc84a484fb401cbc90b3fda6cad1fdbc110f)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 08, 2009, 12:09:00 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 08, 2009, 12:01:21 AM
Well, that's just how the meme goes.

http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Pretty_cool_guy


http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/9/94/Coolguyhalo.jpg


Which is why I like being in parties when playing matchmaking.
Title: Re: Halo: ODST
Post by: Cellien on Sep 08, 2009, 01:00:19 AM
I like the trailer.  It goes from showing how the rookies (you) go from being a newb to a skilled veteran.  Then contrasting that change with the new rookie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 08, 2009, 09:32:42 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Sep 07, 2009, 05:27:53 PM
This picture seems appropriate for this forum.  :D

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg178.imageshack.us%2Fimg178%2F9910%2Faliensvshalobyrahll.jpg&hash=4357d0b148781ba9e1a3ae9960fd1173a65c9baf)
Used to be my X-box background.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Moody on Sep 09, 2009, 02:42:15 PM
Yeah!, I bought Halo 3 again, my old cd was broken. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Sep 09, 2009, 03:49:07 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 06, 2009, 01:31:22 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 05, 2009, 04:01:08 PM
Anyone see the Red vs Blue ODST themed video? As far as I know, only 1 of 4 has been released.

2 are out so far. I love RvB

RvB rocks! I love it! Anyone else seen the animated trailer?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 09, 2009, 04:30:19 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 08, 2009, 12:01:21 AM
Well, that's just how the meme goes.

http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Pretty_cool_guy


http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/9/94/Coolguyhalo.jpg


I thought we were going by the Arby n' the Chief episode. I was completely oblivious to this meme..but then again I don't go on 4Chan because I like my computer not getting viruses.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 10, 2009, 01:45:10 AM
I actually had only come across it because someone said it on Joystiq and someone else linked to that page.  heh
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 10, 2009, 01:49:49 AM
Never was fond of Arby n chief. I always like RVB better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 10, 2009, 02:32:44 AM
RVB hasn't been good in a long time
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Sep 10, 2009, 02:37:55 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 10, 2009, 01:49:49 AM
Never was fond of Arby n chief. I always like RVB better.

It has some good parts, but its not always that good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 10, 2009, 03:12:07 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 10, 2009, 02:32:44 AM
RVB hasn't been good in a long time
I liked Reconstruction and what i've seen of recreation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Sep 10, 2009, 03:16:04 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 10, 2009, 03:12:07 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 10, 2009, 02:32:44 AM
RVB hasn't been good in a long time
I liked Reconstruction and what i've seen of recreation.

Both have some really good stuff. Not as funny as Blood Gulch or the PSA's, but the new ones have greater stories. Animated looks awesome though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 10, 2009, 03:39:24 AM
Quote from: cloverfan98 on Sep 10, 2009, 03:16:04 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 10, 2009, 03:12:07 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 10, 2009, 02:32:44 AM
RVB hasn't been good in a long time
I liked Reconstruction and what i've seen of recreation.

Both have some really good stuff. Not as funny as Blood Gulch or the PSA's, but the new ones have greater stories. Animated looks awesome though.
The PSA's were awesome! I love them all, but the Zombie one or Valentines day ones are among my favorite. I agree with the newer ones having better story lines too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2009, 04:06:44 AM
What do I think of Halo? Only played the first and second, and read The Flood so based on that, I say: Halo 2 was a gaming marvel, the first game highly overrated, and The Flood was as if it was written by a 12 year old.

Carry on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 10, 2009, 04:09:25 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2009, 04:06:44 AM
What do I think of Halo? Only played the first and second, and read The Flood so based on that, I say: Halo 2 was a gaming marvel, the first game highly overrated, and The Flood was as if it was written by a 12 year old.

Carry on.
Halo 2 was great. I'm a big Halo fan and even I hated The Flood. It was terrible.The others are much better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 10, 2009, 04:51:13 AM
I'm a big fan of the games when the first game was released. I love the story and the characters and the whole universe it self, I'm looking foward to the new novels coming out in early 2010.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Sep 10, 2009, 03:26:38 PM
Well there is actually a short story collection coming out this November called Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, as well as a Halo Encyclopedia in October. Never mind the Halo anime.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 10, 2009, 04:33:26 PM
Here's the extended ODST Live-Action Trailer.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/full-length-exclusive-halo-3-odst/55529
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 10, 2009, 08:44:40 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2009, 04:06:44 AM
What do I think of Halo? Only played the first and second, and read The Flood so based on that, I say: Halo 2 was a gaming marvel, the first game highly overrated, and The Flood was as if it was written by a 12 year old.

Carry on.

Halo 1 and 3 were the best campaigns.  Halo 2 was all about multiplayer.  Based on that, I like Halo 1 and 3 the most.  ODST looks interesting as it seems to have a feeling of revisiting the 2nd game a bit in terms of setting.  I'd love to see a retooled/re-released Halo: Combat Evolved beefed up for HD and online co-op.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 11, 2009, 12:31:32 AM
3 was awful. awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwful.

As in they spent how much? awwwwwwful.

Astounding they spent all this money and Microsoft made a giant "does this suck?" facility where they could read your freaking biometrics and they polled and polled and then came out with the exactly worst SP story and thematics possible..

Kinda like when McDonald's spent several million bucks polling folks til the cows came home and then spent even more money developing and launching the McLean, the worst product in the history of McDonald's, ever.

Adding all that HDR and 4 player net code and getting phd's to examine their player kill data to craft the optimum blend of usability in level design was awesome. They just forgot to ask all the people playing the game if the story sucked or the game was fun.

Kinda the main reasons people play games most times.

All that data overkill sure did help MP out though, and that's obviously where the hard work actually went.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Sep 11, 2009, 01:56:35 AM
Thats what I thought killed KZ2.  All the thought was put into multi.  The story was even more ridiculous than the first and felt tacked on whereas the first felt like a focus with novice scriptwriters.

KZ2 doesn't get burn these days.  My most disappointing purchase on the PS3.  That includes games like haze.  Could not believe how ultimately underwhelming KZ2's single player was.  I know KZ's mp was a somewhat of a surprise hit on the original PS2, but come on, it wasn't THE focus.

I'm thinking of buying an xbox 360 and getting ODST just because I hear you don't have to have played the others to enjoy it and it includes halo 3's strength (multiplay) as well as a skirmish mode.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 11, 2009, 02:19:29 AM
Halo's mp is virtually flawless, but as always, try before you buy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 11, 2009, 02:27:10 AM
Hopefully ODSTs campaign will be a return to form. Whilst Halo 3s campaign can be fun with a bunch of friends, the story and level design weren't nearly as good as they should have been.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 11, 2009, 02:39:01 AM
I thought ODST's campaign is only 2 and a half hours?



edit: nvm, read it wrong somewhere else.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2009, 04:01:51 AM
ODST doesn't seem all that interesting. What's the big deal?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 11, 2009, 04:32:06 AM
it's horde mode with Halo, and you spent most of the game in snipe mode which is one of Halo's strongest points.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 11, 2009, 04:39:07 AM
I'm thinking I'm gonna rent it to finish off the achievements.

You can keep stuff from Blockbuster for like 3 weeks before they get all pissy. lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2009, 04:40:56 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 11, 2009, 04:32:06 AM
it's horde mode with Halo, and you spent most of the game in snipe mode which is one of Halo's strongest points.

Meh, sounds like a cheap add-on if that's the case.

As for Halo, what ever happened to Halo Wars? Seems like that game faded away as soon as it was released.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: CELTICPRED on Sep 11, 2009, 04:54:25 AM
It's an add-on, but certainly not cheap.

60 bucks.

:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 11, 2009, 05:00:35 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2009, 04:40:56 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 11, 2009, 04:32:06 AM
it's horde mode with Halo, and you spent most of the game in snipe mode which is one of Halo's strongest points.

Meh, sounds like a cheap add-on if that's the case.

As for Halo, what ever happened to Halo Wars? Seems like that game faded away as soon as it was released.

Pretty much the same thing that happened to DoW2, MP was broken, no mod tools, and the fan base refused to wait for patches.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 11, 2009, 10:31:11 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2009, 04:40:56 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 11, 2009, 04:32:06 AM
it's horde mode with Halo, and you spent most of the game in snipe mode which is one of Halo's strongest points.

Meh, sounds like a cheap add-on if that's the case.

As for Halo, what ever happened to Halo Wars? Seems like that game faded away as soon as it was released.

I love the game but haven't played multiplayer in a while. I purchased both DLCs and will purchase another one if they make it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Spaghetti on Sep 16, 2009, 12:08:56 AM
Quote from: Spock on Sep 10, 2009, 04:33:26 PM
Here's the extended ODST Live-Action Trailer.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/full-length-exclusive-halo-3-odst/55529

Holy balls

I am impressed out of my ass.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 16, 2009, 02:40:55 AM
New ViDoc here too.  Definitely helping me get aboard the hype-train.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/terra-incognita-halo-3-odst/55941?type=flv
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 16, 2009, 05:17:11 AM
"You were ridiculously powerful by the end"

roflmao. 

Guess Bungie doesn't play their own Legendary mode?

gogobetatesting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 16, 2009, 06:16:01 AM
I really want ODST but to be honest i'm not all that excited by it, Reach on the other hand even though there is close to bugger all that is known about it, i'm really excited for.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2009, 03:22:31 PM
Reach has piqued my interest, I won't lie. I like that it's a prequel, and it touches on the Spartans, as opposed to another post-Halo 2 game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 16, 2009, 06:56:22 PM
I playing through the games on easy before ODST comes out. I'm almost done with Wars and will then move on to CE. I'm also going to buy all of the books, starting with FOR, so I can read them in the release date order.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 16, 2009, 10:50:13 PM
Easy is for ladies! Be a man!



Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2009, 11:29:22 PM
Be a man? You been watching Russell Peters lately?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 17, 2009, 01:03:40 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Sep 16, 2009, 10:50:13 PM
Easy is for ladies! Be a man!





I'm not playing through them to prove anything right now, I have already beat them. I just want to play for the story before ODST. :)

And I beat Wars today. Starting CE tomorrow.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 19, 2009, 04:32:07 PM
Beat CH! Starting 2 later can't wait! I LOVE THESE GAMES!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 20, 2009, 04:34:12 AM
Wow. That's dedication. lol. Who's getting Sgt. Johnson with theres?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2009, 11:48:38 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 20, 2009, 04:34:12 AM
Wow. That's dedication. lol. Who's getting Sgt. Johnson with theres?

I hope my dedication is good enough. I will probably beat Halo 2, but I don't think I will get to Halo 3. Oh well, Halo 3 takes place after ODST anyways. And I am getting Johnson. Pre-ordered back in June! The Johnson promo makes up for the flaming warthog in Halo Wars i missed out on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 20, 2009, 02:59:58 PM
I have both. lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2009, 08:08:14 PM
I bought Fall of Reach yesterday and I am 138 pages into it! I love the book. I picked up The Flood today. Will be getting the other four over time. Are the Graphic Novel and Uprising worth buying, because $25 for Uprising seems like a little much...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 20, 2009, 11:21:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2009, 08:08:14 PM
I bought Fall of Reach yesterday and I am 138 pages into it! I love the book. I picked up The Flood today. Will be getting the other four over time. Are the Graphic Novel and Uprising worth buying, because $25 for Uprising seems like a little much...
Uprising's Hardcover edition is a compilation of all 4 of the Uprising comics- it's awesome, I bought it. Oh, and your gonna love The Flood- there is such a badass elite character in it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 20, 2009, 11:24:30 PM
The two graphic novels are great, wasn't a fan of The Flood though. But the Fall of Reach was amazing!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 21, 2009, 12:52:21 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 20, 2009, 11:24:30 PM
The two graphic novels are great, wasn't a fan of The Flood though. But the Fall of Reach was amazing!

I know FOR is great! I read it last year from the library along with Ghosts of Onyx, but now I want to buy them all and read them in the order they came out.

Oh, and I only have 4.5 levels left in Halo 2. I hope I beat if before ODST! I will go for 3 later this week after I beat ODST and play firefight and the new mythic maps!

Oh, did anyone see the new  preview for Halo Legends? If not, here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A6lojxvmy4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A6lojxvmy4) It's actually not that bad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2009, 03:02:38 AM
Yeah, it's looking great!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 21, 2009, 03:13:01 AM
Meh, I don't like it. The fact they turned Spartans into ninjas is something I couldn't stand.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2009, 03:21:36 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Sep 21, 2009, 03:13:01 AM
Meh, I don't like it. The fact they turned Spartans into ninjas is something I couldn't stand.
And the Spartans jumping over elites and such in Halo Wars didn't bother you? Spartans were trained in all kinds of combat.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 21, 2009, 08:49:58 PM
SAD FACE! :'( I beat a level, got to an awesome cut scene, and got an error message. i have to play from my last save. :'( :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2009, 10:57:06 PM
Damn! That sucks! I almost finished Halo 3 in under 4 hours. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 21, 2009, 11:31:09 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2009, 10:57:06 PM
Damn! That sucks! I almost finished Halo 3 in under 4 hours. ;D

I got the disc working. I didn't finish the campaign, though. I have 3.5 levels left. I will beat 2 and 3 in a week or so after I have had my fill of ODST campaign, firefight, and the new Mythic Maps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 21, 2009, 11:40:20 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2009, 03:21:36 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Sep 21, 2009, 03:13:01 AM
Meh, I don't like it. The fact they turned Spartans into ninjas is something I couldn't stand.
And the Spartans jumping over elites and such in Halo Wars didn't bother you? Spartans were trained in all kinds of combat.

Actually, I hated that in Halo Wars as well. Just seeing it up close in a garbage anime is even worse.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 22, 2009, 12:16:26 AM
And how do you think Spartans fight?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 22, 2009, 12:22:10 AM
Like in Halo 1, Halo 2, and Halo 3. Master Chief (And the Spartans in the pre-Halo Wars media) were basically 'Super' marines in some fancy high tech armor. You don't see Master Chief flipping around like a ninja in Halo 1-3 do you?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 22, 2009, 01:17:44 AM
But you could only hit enemies with your gun or sword. There was zero hand to hand combat in the games. It taked about it plenty in the novels, Spartans killing enemies without a weapon. Everything in the anime was a hyper version of a martial art. Being as strong and as fast as they are, it makes sense.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 22, 2009, 01:21:40 AM
He is technically a marine, so he'd use mixed martial arts, not ninja Mortal Kombat style.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 22, 2009, 01:27:37 AM
He's faster and stronger. What he did is a form of martial art. He out got into a position he could safely strike a stronger, but slower enemy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 22, 2009, 01:37:56 AM
Mixed martial arts doesn't mean ninja.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 22, 2009, 01:47:29 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Sep 22, 2009, 01:21:40 AM
He is technically a marine, so he'd use mixed martial arts, not ninja Mortal Kombat style.
Why do you keep saying that he's a Marine?  He's Navy.  I'm sure you've read how smart Spartans are, that should've been a dead giveaway right there. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 22, 2009, 02:01:24 AM
And marines aren't smart? >:( ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 22, 2009, 02:05:12 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smiley-faces.org%2Fsmiley-faces%2Fsmiley-face-whistle-2.gif&hash=7a2e5b8b1e72522ef4246023a9636dc6973ab1bc) (http://www.smiley-faces.org)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 22, 2009, 02:10:00 AM
Saaaaad Faaaace. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 22, 2009, 02:17:10 AM
I am a bit peeved that the Sangheili will not be appearing in ODST.
They are among my favorite ETBAs man.
Oh well. I will still be able to disembowel some brutes.
(Yes I know I am late commenting on this. I just looked up updates on this game for the first time today.)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 22, 2009, 02:18:03 AM
You know what really ticked me off? Sgt. Forge killing the Arbiter. Ripa (That particular Arbiter) was imprisoned for killing others under his command when he got pissed off. He slapped another elite down like it was nothing.
And MC's right. Space craft in Halo is part of the Navy.
I'm suprised the Elites won't be making an appearance. I miss them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 22, 2009, 03:25:41 PM
Should be picking up ODST today after work!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Spaghetti on Sep 22, 2009, 03:49:42 PM
I still want a halo game all about the adventures of the Arbiter and Rtas (the white armored scarred elite)

enough of spartans. I want an Elite game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 22, 2009, 04:00:03 PM
Quote from: Spaghetti on Sep 22, 2009, 03:49:42 PM
I still want a halo game all about the adventures of the Arbiter and Rtas (the white armored scarred elite)

enough of spartans. I want an Elite game.

Amen to that. That would be kickass.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 22, 2009, 04:06:18 PM
I hated playing the Arbiter so much.  I'd rather be BLASTN' ELLIENS AMIRITE1
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 22, 2009, 05:00:48 PM
I liked the "Uprising" level in Halo 2.  I enjoyed killing Brutes with other Elites.  Other than that, if it ain't human, kill it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 22, 2009, 05:58:31 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 22, 2009, 04:06:18 PM
I hated playing the Arbiter so much.  I'd rather be BLASTN' ELLIENS AMIRITE1

...

You still were.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 22, 2009, 07:46:48 PM
But I was doing it as an alien...

I only want to slaughter aliens as a human.  At least in Halo. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2009, 12:08:09 AM
I BOUGHT ODST! I LOVE IT! I am more than halfway through campaign, only a few flashback missions left. I'll beat those tomorrow. Then I will be playing firefight and multiplayer with my friends!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 23, 2009, 02:43:30 AM
bought it, love it. Can't find a damn beacon. lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Harrison on Sep 23, 2009, 07:00:09 AM
Apparently some gameplay footage of Halo: Reach is going to be shown in the Tokyo game show this weekend.
It's on Microsoft's line-up. List is on this link:   By the way i don't know how legit the info is.

http://haloreachinfo.com/ (http://haloreachinfo.com/)




Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 23, 2009, 03:22:37 PM
^ Cool

Only got to play ODST for about 30 min last night.  I LOVE the atmosphere.  The moody synth music in the dark city reminds me of Bladerunner with some Terminator (1).  Then, going into the flashback fight sequences is pure Halo-esque.  The graphics are pretty but no Gears, Killzone, or Crysis.... but Halo has a distinct look that generally looks clean and crisp.  Same applies here with some nice lighting here and there.

So far, this seems like a Halo game that is much more in-line with Halo 1 than the other sequels.  I'm diggin' it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fluxcap on Sep 23, 2009, 04:38:18 PM
Single player isn't bad. I prefer the night portions while the flashbacks are standard Halo stuff that have their occasional fun moments.

One thing that disappointed me is how ODST's are characterized. They just come off as your typical "gung-ho, braggard marine" except these ones have fancy armor. I thought they were supposed to be hardened guys who emote practically nothing cause all their supposed to do is kill and execute; instead we get stock mass-market marine types who bumble about. Their actions aren't a far from slapstick at times.

I plowed through 80% of the campaign with a friend and honestly the story is weak. While I like how the game is set up with flashbacks to your comrade's daytime antics contrasted with the great atmosphere of the night portions, the game lacks a plot with any meat to it. The small plot introduction (the conversation between two military guys) in the games manual sets up some great plot points, but I've got two missions to go and that hasn't even been touched yet. I never feel as though the game is contributing anything aside from giving you more Covenant to shoot at. Perhaps there will be some payoff at the end but honestly I'm a bit disappointed with ODST. I didn't have much expectations going in, so I'm thinking that was a good mindset to be in.

I haven't played Firefight yet, but I can't wait!

Quote from: Cellien on Sep 23, 2009, 03:22:37 PM
I LOVE the atmosphere. The moody synth music in the dark city reminds me of Bladerunner.
Theres this one portion of the game, I think its when you shift back to the Rookie after the ONI site flashback, I looked up and saw the skyline and the first thing that came to mind was Blade Runner. Honestly, the night portions of the game is quite something, I find them so good they make the typical Halo formula of the flashback missions just seem "meh" in comparison.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 23, 2009, 07:04:41 PM
In Halo 3, the ODST were pretty much your typical gung-ho type, even spouting goofy jokes here and there.  I think it's pretty fun and I love listening to the dialog so far in ODST.  Probably 'cuz it's the Firefly cast.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Sep 23, 2009, 07:32:34 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 22, 2009, 02:18:03 AM
You know what really ticked me off? Sgt. Forge killing the Arbiter.

Thought the whole combat portion of that scene was a joke.

How does the gameplay really differ from the Master Chief? For all the nonsense I hear Bungie spout, you're basically Halo 1 Master Chief except your shields are now called "stamina".

All the footage I've seen basically shows the ODSTs running around punching 9 foot tall aliens with equal gusto as the heroic Spartan. The same guys who get pwnt almost instantly whenever I fought next to them in the campaign.

The only reason I'm kinda considering giving this a chance is all the "free" maps that I haven't yet gotten...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 24, 2009, 01:34:35 AM
Just beat ODST! Be sure to watch after the credits, like always.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2009, 08:23:51 PM
I love the ending after the credits! I wonder what the legendary ending is like (please, no spoilers)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 24, 2009, 09:53:28 PM
I got ODST like a day ago or so, I really enjoying it so far and it was worth the money. Right now it takes some time to get used to the new stuff in it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2009, 09:56:30 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Sep 24, 2009, 09:53:28 PM
I got ODST like a day ago or so, I really enjoying it so far and it was worth the money. Right now it takes some time to get used to the new stuff in it.

Definatly. I had trouble finding some of the beacons and accidentally played two of the levels out of order. Well, at least I understood what was going on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private W Hudson on Sep 25, 2009, 12:49:29 AM
I completed the game twice now and i got the legendary ending it's not that great and it's a shame the firefight mode don't include match making what a bummer
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 25, 2009, 02:38:40 AM
So why are there no Elites in ODST? It takes place before the civil war.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 25, 2009, 04:06:27 AM
Because Sangheili and Jiralhanae are kept separate.

For obvious reasons.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 25, 2009, 08:22:45 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 25, 2009, 02:38:40 AM
So why are there no Elites in ODST? It takes place before the civil war.

There are, they're just dead. Theres a few corpses is Bucks mission i beleive
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2009, 10:30:41 AM
Yep. Some dead elites that look as if they were killed by brutes. And I got the skulls! 3 vidmasters left for recon! which I probably won't use the whole thing, since everyone will have it. And now that ODST is out, I can't wait for Reach!  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 25, 2009, 02:28:36 PM
I had heard at one point some time ago that Reach was on a newly developed engine.  Don't remember where that info came from, but hope it's accurate.  ODST looks great, but that engine is showing its age a bit even with the updates they've done.  My main gripe with ODST's visuals though are the jaggies!  Needs some serious AA.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fluxcap on Sep 25, 2009, 03:43:35 PM
Environments look nice. Just don't look to closely at human faces, on par with Halo 2.

Firefight just owned my evenings the last 3 days in a row. So tired...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2009, 06:38:24 PM
Quote from: fluxcap on Sep 25, 2009, 03:43:35 PM
Environments look nice. Just don't look to closely at human faces, on par with Halo 2.

Firefight just owned my evenings the last 3 days in a row. So tired...

2 for me. I was playing campaign the first night, and didnt tough firefight/mythic 2 before i beat it on solo normal.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 25, 2009, 07:31:37 PM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 25, 2009, 08:22:45 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 25, 2009, 02:38:40 AM
So why are there no Elites in ODST? It takes place before the civil war.

There are, they're just dead. Theres a few corpses is Bucks mission i beleive

Yeah, saw those. I guess they're meant to convey why there are no Elites. Sort of a cop out, I wanted to kill some Elites again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 25, 2009, 08:21:53 PM
Yeah same here.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 25, 2009, 08:46:33 PM
You'd never find the two together, for that reason, per Halo 2's back fluff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 26, 2009, 12:17:17 AM
If I were to borrow ODST, would the new maps from ODST be in regular Halo 3?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 26, 2009, 12:57:35 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Sep 26, 2009, 12:17:17 AM
If I were to borrow ODST, would the new maps from ODST be in regular Halo 3?

No, the maps come on a seperate discs which contains the whole of Halo 3s MP, inc all maps, so, unless the maps are released via xbl, then you will need a copy or ODST, or at least the Halo 3 MP part of ODST
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Sep 26, 2009, 10:34:49 AM
My brother decided to buy this. Pretty disappointing. The campaign isn't very good and I was really bored most of the way through. Firefight's pretty sweet, though, especially with some buddies. I liked the new gold hunters too I guess.

For the most part the whole thing just felt like a wasted opportunity. Instead of taking the chance and making you feel like those poor guys in the live action trailers, where you're just random joe fighting the tall, super strong alien monsters Bungie goes ahead and makes you do everything the Master Chief could do if not do it better since that visr and the custom weapons made taking out everything pretty easy even on Legendary.

I didn't feel like an ODST, I felt like the Master Chief again. You do everything you were doing in all of the previous games exactly the same way. Heck, I think the ODSTs can actually run with turrets faster than the Elites and Spartans. Quite frankly it's pretty amazing the UNSC didn't win the war by that time. You even
Spoiler
kill a Chieftain with a knife and some buddies in a cutscene where as the Master Chief could get pwned by these guys. Wtf???
[close]

I cleared this thing on Legendary in about 4 hours. There's no way this is worth 60$. Maybe the maps are an interesting option, but quite frankly I don't feel tempted to get Live Gold again to play Halo.

I suppose my thoughts could be summarized as thus:

http://www.spoonyexperiment.com/2009/09/23/halo-odst-in-5-seconds/#comments
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 26, 2009, 11:47:00 AM
I bought this yesterday and is halfway through on Heroic. It's pretty good so far, haven't tried MP yet though.

Yeah, it's pretty strange that ODST can run with turrets faster than both Master Chief and Arbiter. Before I played it I would have guessed that only Dutch would be able to grab turrets, seeing as how he's the heavy weapons specialist.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 26, 2009, 01:36:17 PM
Quote from: DB on Sep 26, 2009, 10:34:49 AM
My brother decided to buy this. Pretty disappointing. The campaign isn't very good and I was really bored most of the way through. Firefight's pretty sweet, though, especially with some buddies. I liked the new gold hunters too I guess.

For the most part the whole thing just felt like a wasted opportunity. Instead of taking the chance and making you feel like those poor guys in the live action trailers, where you're just random joe fighting the tall, super strong alien monsters Bungie goes ahead and makes you do everything the Master Chief could do if not do it better since that visr and the custom weapons made taking out everything pretty easy even on Legendary.

I didn't feel like an ODST, I felt like the Master Chief again. You do everything you were doing in all of the previous games exactly the same way. Heck, I think the ODSTs can actually run with turrets faster than the Elites and Spartans. Quite frankly it's pretty amazing the UNSC didn't win the war by that time. You even
Spoiler
kill a Chieftain with a knife and some buddies in a cutscene where as the Master Chief could get pwned by these guys. Wtf???
[close]

I cleared this thing on Legendary in about 4 hours. There's no way this is worth 60$. Maybe the maps are an interesting option, but quite frankly I don't feel tempted to get Live Gold again to play Halo.

I suppose my thoughts could be summarized as thus:

http://www.spoonyexperiment.com/2009/09/23/halo-odst-in-5-seconds/#comments

hahaha.... To be fair, that was more M$'s instigation than Bungie's, who wanted to price the game at 30 smackers and release it when it was done, in May.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 26, 2009, 03:40:07 PM
Yeah, I figured.

I too am puzzled at all the things the ODST are able to do. They can rip turrets off, shoot Spartans Lasers, and jump really high. I thought those are only things a Spartan can do. In fact, I specifically recall it being said somewhere that only Spartans can shoot the Spartan Laser. Hence why it's called the Spartan Laser.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Sep 26, 2009, 03:43:36 PM
So from what I hear then, they've basically just made a different character model and put it in place of the Master Chief? That's pretty cheap  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 26, 2009, 03:46:00 PM
Well, you do take more damage at a faster rate. You can't go running into battle and kill everything as easy as you could as Master Chief, but that is really the only difference. I was expecting it to play more as a normal guy, but normal guys can't rip turrets off their stations...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 26, 2009, 05:46:12 PM
Yeah, when I saw the option to rip a turret off the stand I kinda chuckled... But I was happy I could considering  2 Hunters were on my ass!

I love the HUD and map stuff.  Nothing really innovative, I just enjoy it in the Halo universe.  The game is not ground-breaking in any regard so far (except maybe that awesome soundtrack), but I think Halo fans will enjoy it.  I really don't feel like I am a Spartan.  When I go into an area, I scan all around looking for enemies before entering because I know if I run right into the middle of an area, a barrage of gunfire will kill me quick... Something I never really cared about with MC.. You could run anywhere w/ MC and still have enough life to get away and try again.  :P

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Sep 26, 2009, 06:05:02 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 26, 2009, 01:36:17 PM
hahaha.... To be fair, that was more M$'s instigation than Bungie's, who wanted to price the game at 30 smackers and release it when it was done, in May.

What.....goddamn Microsoft. :(

The good: The score and that's it. I would say Firefight mode, but I think Bungie was trying to keep up with Horde in gears, NZ in cod, and Survival mode in L4D.

The bad and the average: everything else.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 26, 2009, 07:02:41 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 26, 2009, 05:46:12 PM
When I go into an area, I scan all around looking for enemies before entering because I know if I run right into the middle of an area, a barrage of gunfire will kill me quick... Something I never really cared about with MC.. You could run anywhere w/ MC and still have enough life to get away and try again.  :P

That's true, ODST is the first time I've ever looked around corners for Covenant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2009, 08:03:25 PM
Quote from: AvPvTerminator on Sep 26, 2009, 06:05:02 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 26, 2009, 01:36:17 PM
hahaha.... To be fair, that was more M$'s instigation than Bungie's, who wanted to price the game at 30 smackers and release it when it was done, in May.

What.....goddamn Microsoft. :(

The good: The score and that's it. I would say Firefight mode, but I think Bungie was trying to keep up with Horde in gears, NZ in cod, and Survival mode in L4D.

The bad and the average: everything else.

Actually, I believe I read somewhere that firefight was supposed to be in Halo 3, but Bungie didn't have the time to do it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 26, 2009, 08:04:31 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 26, 2009, 05:46:12 PM
Yeah, when I saw the option to rip a turret off the stand I kinda chuckled... But I was happy I could considering  2 Hunters were on my ass!

I love the HUD and map stuff.  Nothing really innovative, I just enjoy it in the Halo universe.  The game is not ground-breaking in any regard so far (except maybe that awesome soundtrack), but I think Halo fans will enjoy it.  I really don't feel like I am a Spartan.  When I go into an area, I scan all around looking for enemies before entering because I know if I run right into the middle of an area, a barrage of gunfire will kill me quick... Something I never really cared about with MC.. You could run anywhere w/ MC and still have enough life to get away and try again.  :P

Having only played on Legendary, that doesn't sound any different at all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 26, 2009, 08:11:06 PM
That's just 'cuz you're legendary, Xhan.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Sep 26, 2009, 08:14:52 PM
I heard Legendary was really easy in ODST?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 26, 2009, 08:29:42 PM
Legendary in 3 was WAY easier than the other 2. The only bottleneck in the game is the patrol with three Wraiths and three Commanders, until you pop the gunner out of the wraiths and all the rest of the squads jump in for free headshots. ><

Yelling at foreigners old people and puppies is a choice.

I'm sure I'll get a face full of this tomorrow as I was responsible for getting all my mates into the game, (ironic for quitting after putting up with three's crap-tastic taped together story) but it seriously sounds like three with target auto designation and a jazz soundtrack. If Bungie has always worked in mind with showing the other side of the coin, they could just as easily have implemented a mode witht he whole squad being with you while you gathered them up as opposed to finding out what happened alone, thus alleviating superman syndrome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Sep 26, 2009, 09:00:34 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 26, 2009, 05:46:12 PM
Yeah, when I saw the option to rip a turret off the stand I kinda chuckled...

Try flipping a scorpion. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2009, 11:13:50 PM
Quote from: DB on Sep 26, 2009, 09:00:34 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 26, 2009, 05:46:12 PM
Yeah, when I saw the option to rip a turret off the stand I kinda chuckled...

Try flipping a scorpion. 8)

I think that some of those things are just for gameplay issues and are not canon, kind  of like the Covenant leader powers in Halo Wars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 27, 2009, 12:27:55 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 26, 2009, 08:04:31 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 26, 2009, 05:46:12 PM
Yeah, when I saw the option to rip a turret off the stand I kinda chuckled... But I was happy I could considering  2 Hunters were on my ass!

I love the HUD and map stuff.  Nothing really innovative, I just enjoy it in the Halo universe.  The game is not ground-breaking in any regard so far (except maybe that awesome soundtrack), but I think Halo fans will enjoy it.  I really don't feel like I am a Spartan.  When I go into an area, I scan all around looking for enemies before entering because I know if I run right into the middle of an area, a barrage of gunfire will kill me quick... Something I never really cared about with MC.. You could run anywhere w/ MC and still have enough life to get away and try again.  :P

Having only played on Legendary, that doesn't sound any different at all.

On Legendary, you die a lot faster as an ODST than you do as the Chief, however you have the option of stealthing past patrols as the Rookie which makes it somewhat easier. Brutes are much, much less of a pushover as well. In 3 they made the Covenant more or less a joke, with Flood hordes posing the only real threat. ODST however they tend to slap you up pretty hard on legendary, as your SMG and Pistol tend to do shit all to thier shields. Not to mention the jet pack brutes that pop up later and chase you around the map with thier Fett brand jet backs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: [Alpha]Frost on Sep 27, 2009, 09:21:47 AM
I've heard there's only like 3 hours of gameplay, a few new maps (IF you got the legendary mappack), and a few new weapons. Uh... sounds like Primal Hunt to me :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 27, 2009, 11:33:38 AM
Took me around 6-8 hours on Legendary. I wasn't exploring with the Rookie that much, so I guess if you try to find most of the audiologs then you'll extend the playtime by quite a bit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Sep 27, 2009, 03:41:40 PM
Beat it in 3 and a half hours with 4 other guys on legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 28, 2009, 02:47:04 AM
Working on Legendary. Kept getting my ass handed to me by a sniper on Tayari plaza so I had to restart to get my pistol back x.x
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Commander Griker on Sep 30, 2009, 11:01:03 PM
Making Of The Life Featurette

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/making-of-halo-3-odst/57024
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 01, 2009, 01:39:01 AM
Quote from: Commander Griker on Sep 30, 2009, 11:01:03 PM
Making Of The Life Featurette

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/making-of-halo-3-odst/57024

AWESOME!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 11:56:50 AM
Anyone else notice that Reach changed the classic Halo font?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Oct 04, 2009, 05:27:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 11:56:50 AM
Anyone else notice that Reach changed the classic Halo font?
Yeah. I wonder why though?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Oct 04, 2009, 05:29:05 PM
If I play anymore halo right now, I'll probably throw up.  :-X
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fluxcap on Oct 04, 2009, 05:38:26 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Oct 04, 2009, 05:27:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 11:56:50 AM
Anyone else notice that Reach changed the classic Halo font?
Yeah. I wonder why though?
Its cleaner (and some would argue better) but I think they could have still gotten away with using the typical Halo font except with omitting the graphics that fill the letters and just have what Reach has with just a simple outline + filled colour. Smoothing out the corners a bit too would look good but I think the Reach version is too extreme, however I don't mind it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 05:41:01 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Oct 04, 2009, 05:27:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 11:56:50 AM
Anyone else notice that Reach changed the classic Halo font?
Yeah. I wonder why though?

I don't know. It is cool, but thee other font was iconic...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Oct 04, 2009, 06:06:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 05:41:01 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Oct 04, 2009, 05:27:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 11:56:50 AM
Anyone else notice that Reach changed the classic Halo font?
Yeah. I wonder why though?

I don't know. It is cool, but thee other font was iconic...
Yeah...Not that the new one looks bad, but the original IS the Halo font. They'll probably change it, though. We still have a year until it comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 06:23:48 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Oct 04, 2009, 06:06:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 05:41:01 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Oct 04, 2009, 05:27:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2009, 11:56:50 AM
Anyone else notice that Reach changed the classic Halo font?
Yeah. I wonder why though?

I don't know. It is cool, but thee other font was iconic...
Yeah...Not that the new one looks bad, but the original IS the Halo font. They'll probably change it, though. We still have a year until it comes out.

Yeah, maybe. Only time will tell.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 08, 2009, 10:41:27 PM
Finished the Flood and loved it. I really liked the marines backstories and Yayap.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 13, 2009, 11:08:04 AM
Could someone help me out here? Me and my friend was playing this the other night, but when we finished the part where you are suppossed to open the gates while flying a Banshee, the game just started over from where you played as the Sarge right after the landing.

So, could anyone explain this?  ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Oct 20, 2009, 03:20:33 AM
Quote from: Shasvre on Oct 13, 2009, 11:08:04 AM
Could someone help me out here? Me and my friend was playing this the other night, but when we finished the part where you are suppossed to open the gates while flying a Banshee, the game just started over from where you played as the Sarge right after the landing.

So, could anyone explain this?  ???
Prehaps a glitch? Strange stuff happens in Halo. Sometimes, in the level "The Covanent" the corpse of Truth's arm wriggles and...it looks like he's playing with himself. I laughed so hard! Anyone here collect the Mcfarlane figures? I just got Rtas Vadam (spec-ops commander/fleetmaster) and had some major QC issues. Locked joints, sloppy paint, etc. The others, including a standard blue elite didn't have this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 20, 2009, 08:19:37 PM
I only have the Active Camo Arbiter.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Oct 20, 2009, 08:47:04 PM
The easiest Halo ever.

You almost have to get yourself killed on purpose.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Oct 21, 2009, 01:08:12 AM
I want to get the Rookie figure sometime soon. I like Rookie. ^-^
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Oct 21, 2009, 01:29:32 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Oct 21, 2009, 01:08:12 AM
I want to get the Rookie figure sometime soon. I like Rookie. ^-^
Wave 6 has had some issues, so if you find them, check him out in the case before hand. but yes, the Rookie is very awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Oct 21, 2009, 01:32:13 AM
ah..I'll have to look into the issues and see if it's all figures or just a few. Thanks for the heads up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Oct 21, 2009, 01:36:17 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Oct 21, 2009, 01:32:13 AM
ah..I'll have to look into the issues and see if it's all figures or just a few. Thanks for the heads up.
No prob. My Elite Shipmaster had some bugs. Some of the paint work was terrible and some of the joints were messed up. But there were some new joints in the head and hands, but getting him to stand was a pain in the ass.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Oct 21, 2009, 01:41:57 AM
Just saw a couple reviews of the Rookie figure. Unless McFarlane fixes some things I think I'll stay away from it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Oct 21, 2009, 01:45:14 AM
I'd wait. they usually fix things up in running changes. I heard about older ODST's out of the package with swapped limb parts and warpage. I haven't had any problems until now though. The Hunter is quite impressive standing next to the Chief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Oct 21, 2009, 01:51:47 AM
Yeah, I guess I'll wait a few months to see if quality control picks up on the matter.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dragon x on Oct 21, 2009, 08:21:04 AM
halo 3 is better than the first two but it gets difficult as you progress.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 01, 2009, 10:20:00 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Oct 21, 2009, 01:51:47 AM
Yeah, I guess I'll wait a few months to see if quality control picks up on the matter.
More bad news for Series 6: For the Brute Captain, they majorly toned done the paint apps on the Brutes body. The armor looks great, but it really hinders the articulation and the body has very few paint apps. It's been a day and the paint on the claws is peeling and the head only has painted eyes and a hairy strip. Really disappointed McFarlane.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Nov 01, 2009, 10:21:09 PM
Quote from: dragon x on Oct 21, 2009, 08:21:04 AM
halo 3 is better than the first two but it gets difficult as you progress.

Funniest post I've read all day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Nov 01, 2009, 10:28:22 PM
Quote from: dragon x on Oct 21, 2009, 08:21:04 AM
halo 3 is better than the first two but it gets difficult as you progress.

lmao
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Nov 01, 2009, 11:02:45 PM
...

right...


Both halo 1 and 2 had opening areas harder than the ENTIRETY of Halo 3.

Halo 3 has awesome multiplayer and better graphics and that's literally it. Everything else is substandard when compared to previous efforts. Which is ironic considering it was the first one Bungie did relatively deadline free.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Nov 01, 2009, 11:05:18 PM
I thought MS pushed the release date on 3?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Nov 01, 2009, 11:21:31 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Nov 01, 2009, 11:02:45 PM
...

right...


Both halo 1 and 2 had opening areas harder than the ENTIRETY of Halo 3.

Halo 3 has awesome multiplayer and better graphics and that's literally it. Everything else is substandard when compared to previous efforts. Which is ironic considering it was the first one Bungie did relatively deadline free.

Which is why I think Halo 3 is overrated. I remember playing it and the only thought I had was it's basically Halo 2 with better graphics and a few new weapons.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Nov 02, 2009, 09:16:18 PM
I dunno, I thoroughly enjoyed it over Halo 2.  Not all of Halo 3 was great, but some of the levels like The Ark I loooooved.  Reminded me of Assault on the Control Room from Halo 1.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
FINALLY GOT MY HALO 2 WORKING! I've been trying since before ODST came out! Hoping to beat it tomorrow/wednesday then going onto 3! I love all 5 of these games! Can't wait for Reach!
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: TJ Doc on Nov 06, 2009, 02:56:17 PM
Leaked screenies?

http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=14916

They look genuine, and there's some details on the campaign too.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Cal427eb on Nov 07, 2009, 04:23:56 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Nov 06, 2009, 02:56:17 PM
Leaked screenies?

http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=14916

They look genuine, and there's some details on the campaign too.
Dang. I have a feeling that these might be real, because I dont know how anyone could fake them.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: cloverfan98 on Nov 07, 2009, 05:19:18 PM
I think they are real too. They certainly look like it.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Deathbearer on Nov 07, 2009, 05:53:47 PM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Jul 12, 2009, 02:51:44 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jul 08, 2009, 07:33:32 PM
I agree...NO FLOOD!!!

Why no Flood? I mean I know they won't be on Reach considering they weren't in the book (From what I remember), but the flood are not as bad or annoying as everyone makes them out to be.

They aren't "bad" but after three or four games they sure are annoying.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2009, 08:58:40 PM
Those screens look great! And about the flood, no matter how much I love them, they don't belong in this game. I'm satisfied with the four games they appeared in.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Drago-Morph on Nov 08, 2009, 09:39:28 PM
I pray those screens and information is fake. Some of it was cool, but if Halo got a "perk" system . . . I don't know if I'd ever look at the games again.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2009, 10:27:18 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Nov 08, 2009, 09:39:28 PM
I pray those screens and information is fake. Some of it was cool, but if Halo got a "perk" system . . . I don't know if I'd ever look at the games again.

The way they were talking about perks, I'm not sure if they meant COD styled perks. I was thinking more along the lines of things picked up on the map, like Halo 3's equipment.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 08, 2009, 11:32:02 PM
A mix between a Spartan Laser and a Needler? Sounds like one of the coolest weapons in Halo yet.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2009, 11:55:12 AM
Quote from: Shasvre on Nov 08, 2009, 11:32:02 PM
A mix between a Spartan Laser and a Needler? Sounds like one of the coolest weapons in Halo yet.  ;D

EPIC WIN! lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 10, 2009, 01:15:53 AM
Anyone else download Halo Waypoint? I love it! The first episode of l;legends was actually kinda good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 10, 2009, 02:00:34 AM
Don't have Live. Worth looking it up on Youtube?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 10, 2009, 02:06:06 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 10, 2009, 02:00:34 AM
Don't have Live. Worth looking it up on Youtube?

If your a Halo fan then yeah, probably. It isn't the greatest thing from the series, and im not big into anime, but it was kinda entertaining.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 10, 2009, 03:42:28 AM
Big Halo and anime fan. Lol. Thanks.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Razz on Nov 10, 2009, 10:51:45 AM
Can't wait, hopefully Bungie will stop cock teasing us and give us some good screens soon. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 10, 2009, 08:17:35 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 10, 2009, 03:42:28 AM
Big Halo and anime fan. Lol. Thanks.

No problem, looking forward to the next episode!
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 10, 2009, 08:19:54 PM
After doing a little research, that is not a needler splaser, but a needler carbine. And the perk system is not like COD, but picked up, kind of like Halo 3's equipment. The three shown were halogram (creates a copy of yourself to confuse the enemy), sprint (allows you to run), and the third one escapes my mind at the moment.

Edit: the third one makes you invisible, but while invisible you cant use your radar and you cant hear what people are saying. Im pretty sure I remembered it correctly :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 10, 2009, 09:32:46 PM
It was good. I liked the art style.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2009, 12:58:52 AM
I have all 5 games for the XBox, but do you think it would be worth the money to rebuy CE for the computer? The modding and online multiplayer sound awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 13, 2009, 01:05:54 AM
Most of my friends prefer the computer version. Sadly, I only own 3 Halo games. :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: postman on Nov 15, 2009, 06:53:19 AM
Halo was the first game I got on my Xbox back in 2001. I no longer own it, but I loved the single-player as well as the multiplayer, and to this day I'd say it had the best story of the series. Never really got in to Halo 2, I mean I never even owned it: I borrowed it from a friend for a couple of weeks and never really enjoyed it; well no way as near as the original. Halo 3 was the first game I got for my Xbox 360 last year, and it remains the best game for online play in my collection, the single player is ok as well, but not as good as the original. Don't own nor played Halo Wars or ODST. Not interested in Wars, but ODST being a expansion pack to Halo 3, looks to be my style.   
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Nov 15, 2009, 04:57:42 PM
Quote from: postman on Nov 15, 2009, 06:53:19 AM
Halo was the first game I got on my Xbox back in 2001. I no longer own it, but I loved the single-player as well as the multiplayer, and to this day I'd say it had the best story of the series. Never really got in to Halo 2, I mean I never even owned it: I borrowed it from a friend for a couple of weeks and never really enjoyed it; well no way as near as the original. Halo 3 was the first game I got for my Xbox 360 last year, and it remains the best game for online play in my collection, the single player is ok as well, but not as good as the original. Don't own nor played Halo Wars or ODST. Not interested in Wars, but ODST being a expansion pack to Halo 3, looks to be my style.   

This is almost exactly how I feel about the Halo games, except that I do own Halo 2 (but did not enjoy it that much either).  And, that I do own ODST and did enjoy it.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Tundro on Nov 16, 2009, 01:59:40 AM
Bungie will release info when they're ready.  Being a Halo fan from the beginning and as much as it pains me to wait, I've made peace with their secretive ways.  The long wait makes the reveal all the more awesome in my opinion.  On another Halo note, anyone who hasn't read the books, read em, you're definitely missing out.  Also, check out the Halo Encyclopedia from DK Books.  It chronicles everything from the Forerunners' emergence and back story, to the end of the war with the Covenant.  Without a doubt a bible for true fans.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 16, 2009, 04:47:09 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 10, 2009, 08:19:54 PMAfter doing a little research, that is not a needler splaser, but a needler carbine.

It looks pretty big for a carbine. A Fuel Rod Cannon would be more like it.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg174.imageshack.us%2Fimg174%2F1036%2Fcannonwi7.jpg&hash=0640368c004c78a70e92d33e5d866b01e5d37fe3)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 17, 2009, 11:05:19 PM
halo biggest crap ever made its so boring the story sucks and the lead character for heavens sake xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Nov 17, 2009, 11:28:54 PM
Quote from: dallevalle on Nov 17, 2009, 11:05:19 PM
halo biggest crap ever made its so boring the story sucks and the lead character for heavens sake xD

...

Care to, err, elaborate?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kriszilla on Nov 18, 2009, 01:46:13 AM
I smell a troll.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 18, 2009, 01:54:42 AM
I could go run over to the COD board and yell that, but I won't. :D Actually, even though COD's online bores me, I want to try MW1 and MW2s story modes.

Can't wait for Reach! Also can't wait to see the next episode of Legends.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 02:00:09 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 18, 2009, 01:54:42 AM
I could go run over to the COD board and yell that, but I won't. :D Actually, even though COD's online bores me, I want to try MW1 and MW2s story modes.

Can't wait for Reach! Also can't wait to see the next episode of Legends.
I can't agree more. COD...damn, does it even have a story or characters? WAW had Nazi Zombies. That's about it. Whens the next episode of Legends out? I don't have Live. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PLEXI on Nov 18, 2009, 02:15:06 AM
Quotehalo biggest crap ever made its so boring the story sucks and the lead character for heavens sake xD
Obvious troll is obvious?

Honestly I don't like Halo that much, far too much hype. But for what it's worth... they are good games all around. Except Halo 2....I hate Halo 2's campaign XD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 02:42:21 AM
Quote from: PLEXI on Nov 18, 2009, 02:15:06 AM
Quotehalo biggest crap ever made its so boring the story sucks and the lead character for heavens sake xD
Obvious troll is obvious.

Honestly I don't like Halo that much, far too much hype. But for what it's worth... they are good games all around. Except Halo 2....I hate Halo 2's campaign XD

dont call me a troll when im not im just saying what i think of the games thats all dont freaking call me troll ! just becuse its negetive in your eyes that dosent mean im trolling.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 02:47:22 AM
I'm sorry, but how does that contribute? It's like us going into the COD forum and ripping on it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 02:52:14 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 02:47:22 AM
I'm sorry, but how does that contribute? It's like us going into the COD forum and ripping on it.

so ? you got your right for your own opinion i got mine you got yours but dont call me a troll becuse i am not !
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 02:56:13 AM
Never said you were. But how exactly does it make sense to come into a board for Halo just to say something negative? It's your opion, but don't be a kill joy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:03:15 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 02:56:13 AM
Never said you were. But how exactly does it make sense to come into a board for Halo just to say something negative? It's your opion, but don't be a kill joy.

im only saying what i feel about it instead of going all troll troll troll like the one before did  i got the right to tell what i feel about it and if i think its crap then its crap if someone came and said something bad about well whatever that i might like then i wouldent go all UUUh that must be a troll people have their own opinion on stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:08:47 AM
Wow. Why the hate though? I can list 20 or more games with worse stories. Atleast. The character are very, very developed, it just takes more work to learn about because it's an expansive universe, populated with many books, comics and back story. I'd love to heard what's so terrible about them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:13:07 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:08:47 AM
Wow. Why the hate though? I can list 20 or more games with worse stories. Atleast. The character are very, very developed, it just takes more work to learn about because it's an expansive universe, populated with many books, comics and back story. I'd love to heard what's so terrible about them.

well honestly i played the 1 and 2 at a friends place years ago and i dont know i just dident feel anything for it it was just kinda boring and then i hear from people all the hype and how awesome bad ass it is but for some reason im just not feeling it hehe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:15:26 AM
I understand the hype thing. I hate it alot. It's really a turn off for games, because once it gets popular, there are all these annoying kids around playing. Same with Gears of War.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:16:56 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:15:26 AM
I understand the hype thing. I hate it alot. It's really a turn off for games, because once it gets popular, there are all these annoying kids around playing. Same with Gears of War.

oh god that reminds me after many years i started playing counterstrike again right just to check it out again and geez all those small whining kids on mircrophones its INSANE !! i hope for the love of god that this wont happend to avp 3 !!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:23:57 AM
Quote from: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:16:56 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:15:26 AM
I understand the hype thing. I hate it alot. It's really a turn off for games, because once it gets popular, there are all these annoying kids around playing. Same with Gears of War.

oh god that reminds me after many years i started playing counterstrike again right just to check it out again and geez all those small whining kids on mircrophones its INSANE !! i hope for the love of god that this wont happend to avp 3 !!!
I went to a party once and everyone was playing Halo 2. Stupid kids, the match was free for all, but they all had to gang up for a single kill! Parents need to keep their kids off games rated for adults. 7&8 year old should have no business on AVP anyway.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:25:13 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:23:57 AM
Quote from: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:16:56 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:15:26 AM
I understand the hype thing. I hate it alot. It's really a turn off for games, because once it gets popular, there are all these annoying kids around playing. Same with Gears of War.

oh god that reminds me after many years i started playing counterstrike again right just to check it out again and geez all those small whining kids on mircrophones its INSANE !! i hope for the love of god that this wont happend to avp 3 !!!
I went to a party once and everyone was playing Halo 2. Stupid kids, the match was free for all, but they all had to gang up for a single kill! Parents need to keep their kids off games rated for adults. 7&8 year old should have no business on AVP anyway.


i have just notice kids now days they should be out playing football soccer whatever but now they hang around computers all the damn time its crazy
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:29:05 AM
Yeah. It's because it's easier to sit your kids in front of a tv then play with them. I really hate it when parents blame video games (Halo and Doom really get hate here for some reason) for children behaving violently. I did a project on this for school once.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:30:22 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:29:05 AM
Yeah. It's because it's easier to sit your kids in front of a tv then play with them. I really hate it when parents blame video games (Halo and Doom really get hate here for some reason) for children behaving violently. I did a project on this for school once.


wasent it obama who talked about gta 4 or something of what a negetive effect it have on children COME ON MAN its not the video games fault that we got insane kids out there hehe
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:31:34 AM
Quote from: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:30:22 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:29:05 AM
Yeah. It's because it's easier to sit your kids in front of a tv then play with them. I really hate it when parents blame video games (Halo and Doom really get hate here for some reason) for children behaving violently. I did a project on this for school once.


wasent it obama who talked about gta 4 or something of what a negetive effect it have on childrens COME ON MAN its not the video games fault that we got insane kids out there hehe
Yes it was! Plus many threat of heavier game restrictions/bans. I have to agree.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:33:12 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:31:34 AM
Quote from: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:30:22 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:29:05 AM
Yeah. It's because it's easier to sit your kids in front of a tv then play with them. I really hate it when parents blame video games (Halo and Doom really get hate here for some reason) for children behaving violently. I did a project on this for school once.


wasent it obama who talked about gta 4 or something of what a negetive effect it have on childrens COME ON MAN its not the video games fault that we got insane kids out there hehe
Yes it was! Plus many threat of heavier game restrictions/bans. I have to agree.

ya and now contrys have started to take more blood out of the games look at left 4 dead 2 some contrys get diffrend version where they dont get all the limps and all that blood man im glad im from denmark we get it all here hehe
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:35:20 AM
I'm in the U.S. I haven't seen any cuts...YET.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:36:01 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:35:20 AM
I'm in the U.S. I haven't seen any cuts...YET.

thank god for that man !
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:39:48 AM
Quote from: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:36:01 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:35:20 AM
I'm in the U.S. I haven't seen any cuts...YET.

thank god for that man !
I swear to God..I don't want Halo with pixie dust spraying out or Gears of War with optional Unicorn action.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:42:48 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:39:48 AM
Quote from: dallevalle on Nov 18, 2009, 03:36:01 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:35:20 AM
I'm in the U.S. I haven't seen any cuts...YET.

thank god for that man !
I swear to God..I don't want Halo with pixie dust spraying out or Gears of War with optional Unicorn action.


Ouch yeah that would be pretty bad damn but to be honest i dont think it will happend
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PLEXI on Nov 18, 2009, 04:35:21 AM
Quoteso ? you got your right for your own opinion i got mine you got yours but dont call me a troll becuse i am not !
Troll is such a loosely defined term you can pretty much call anyone a troll for any myriad of reasons... making it more or less a joke. You are of course entitled to your opinion...but your post was simply "It's crap." Your later posts explaining why you felt that way should have been included in the original. Otherwise it just comes off as random animosity.

QuoteGears of War with optional Unicorn action.
Progression of GoW should censorship start to take effect?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DMgVVj45Rs&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DMgVVj45Rs&feature=related)

The problem isn't necessarily video games, but they do factor into the Macro view. The main problem is societal institutions in general.  Yet politicians in control of course don't acknowledge this.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Razz on Nov 19, 2009, 10:35:30 AM
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/21524/Halo-Reach-to-Debut-at-2009-Spike-VGAs/

I have no idea if it'll be a CGI movie/advert or some gameplay, we'll find out in december.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 19, 2009, 11:43:25 AM
Nice, I'm looking forward to it.  :)
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 19, 2009, 11:08:13 PM
Quote from: Razz on Nov 19, 2009, 10:35:30 AM
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/21524/Halo-Reach-to-Debut-at-2009-Spike-VGAs/

I have no idea if it'll be a CGI movie/advert or some gameplay, we'll find out in december.

I'm kinda hoping for a video.I want to keep gameplay to a minimum until the beta, so it will be a little more surprising!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 21, 2009, 01:37:20 AM
Halo Series 7 is coming outi n January! I'm looking forward to Tartarus! I really thought he was a great enemy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 21, 2009, 11:44:20 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 21, 2009, 01:37:20 AM
Halo Series 7 is coming outi n January! I'm looking forward to Tartarus! I really thought he was a great enemy.

AWESOME! They also have a Sgt. Forge! At the moment all I have is the active camo Arbiter.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 21, 2009, 01:06:18 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 21, 2009, 11:44:20 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 21, 2009, 01:37:20 AM
Halo Series 7 is coming outi n January! I'm looking forward to Tartarus! I really thought he was a great enemy.

AWESOME! They also have a Sgt. Forge! At the moment all I have is the active camo Arbiter.
Yeah. I have two Elites, a standard blue and Rtas' Vamdam, the half-hawed spec-ops/fleet commander.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 21, 2009, 03:01:01 PM
Anyone watch The Duel yet? I thought it was pretty good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Nov 21, 2009, 03:36:25 PM
I really want some 12 inch elites figures. Looks like it isn't gonna happen.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 21, 2009, 05:53:37 PM
I can't wait for this game. I'm also glad that they decided to make the BR semi-automatic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 21, 2009, 06:01:22 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 21, 2009, 03:01:01 PM
Anyone watch The Duel yet? I thought it was pretty good.

Tbh I was quite confused as to what was going on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 22, 2009, 04:53:28 AM
Just finished. Other than the mandibles extending and retracting and the female Elite design, I liked it. It's the story about how the honorable position of th Arbiter amongst the Elites became a dishonorable position in The Covanent.
Title: Re: Halo: Reach
Post by: Razz on Nov 22, 2009, 03:45:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 19, 2009, 11:08:13 PM
Quote from: Razz on Nov 19, 2009, 10:35:30 AM
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/21524/Halo-Reach-to-Debut-at-2009-Spike-VGAs/

I have no idea if it'll be a CGI movie/advert or some gameplay, we'll find out in december.

I'm kinda hoping for a video.I want to keep gameplay to a minimum until the beta, so it will be a little more surprising!
Looks like it'll be the opening scene/cinematic.

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=23853
Title: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: panzytuio on Nov 30, 2009, 12:20:07 AM
If any one is interested in watching pro footage of Halo. I myself am not that big a fan of Halo anymore but I think some of these montages are pretty sweet. Anyways I just thaught it would be cool to post a couple of my favorite ones up here. Anyone can join in.  8)

For this montage the music was takin off by WMG so the song is the link just below the first. If you want you can try and play them at the same time... lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgsH4D48yMw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLUP93Aa8kc

Here is the next montage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Tic7vAZjw
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: Huol on Nov 30, 2009, 01:13:15 AM
Its not like Halo 3 takes any great skill to play.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: panzytuio on Nov 30, 2009, 02:24:50 AM
Your very right. I got on the multiplayer for the first time in like 4 months and I have a cast on and I still managed to whoop all these people who play every day with my brother. Why they arn't good, I have no idea, but I won LOL and the whole time is was sitting there saying "so this is why I stopped playing"
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: Aeus on Nov 30, 2009, 09:28:05 AM
Try playing something other than social slayer with a rank over 45.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: panzytuio on Nov 30, 2009, 02:14:23 PM
I never said I played social player. Competition in Halo isnt fun. If i play it I play MLG
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: panzytuio on Dec 03, 2009, 05:48:51 PM
Anyone else think these are cool LOL
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: Elude on Dec 06, 2009, 11:32:43 PM
I think theres so much riding on Halo that makes it not as skillful as it could be, like low gravity, slow movement mechanics, rechargeable shields, auto aim, 360 degree motion trackers, and an overdose in hitscan weapons.

Not saying the game takes no skill, its just that its scale of skill is so tiny I cant stand to watch tournaments based on it. CoD and Gears are the same way for me, I cant stand watching competetive play in those.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: MadassAlex on Dec 07, 2009, 12:26:10 AM
I can never understand why CoD gets grouped in with those.

CoD is perfect on a mechanical level, and its gameplay design punishes your mistakes rapidly and indiscriminately. There are no particularly dominant weapons, either.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: Elude on Dec 07, 2009, 01:32:46 AM
Quote from: MadassAlex on Dec 07, 2009, 12:26:10 AM
I can never understand why CoD gets grouped in with those.

CoD is perfect on a mechanical level, and its gameplay design punishes your mistakes rapidly and indiscriminately. There are no particularly dominant weapons, either.

I simply said I cant stand watching CoD professionals duke it out because their performance just doesnt attract me, I put it in no such catagory of the difference in skill between Halo. Infact I dont even think I mentioned anything about skill on CoD or Gears.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: Cellien on Dec 07, 2009, 05:48:56 PM
Why do you guys fight over what game takes the most skill?  It's a game... to have fun.  Sheesh.
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: Elude on Dec 08, 2009, 12:49:11 AM
Heh, I dont give a crap about how skillful a game is. It just defeats the purpose of having competetive play in a not so professional game......
Title: Re: Halo 3 Montages!
Post by: ElderPredator on Dec 08, 2009, 01:06:27 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Dec 07, 2009, 05:48:56 PM
Why do you guys fight over what game takes the most skill?  It's a game... to have fun.  Sheesh.
I know right? That's why I left this game.........every time I joined a damn game, there was that MLG gamer that called everybody a "BK", I myself was pretty beast at this game but I never cared about competion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Dec 13, 2009, 05:33:22 AM
Anyone see the Reach preview on Spike? That was awesome! Also, the Halo lengends episode called "The Package" finished up today. It was much, much better than the last one
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 13, 2009, 06:06:28 AM
I didn't think the trailer was all that good. Until the Elite lit up his sword and screamed at the camera. It was by far the best part. I can't wait to have them as the bad guys again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Dec 13, 2009, 06:09:57 AM
I missed them. So many fond memories of slaughtering them. I hope they bring back the Halo/Halo 2 grunt voices. I didn't like the Halo 3 voice much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Dec 13, 2009, 12:47:48 PM
I missed the Elites too although i wouldn't be surprised to see Brutes in this aswell.Fighting both is fine by me but i loved fighting the Elites the most.

As for the trailer, it was good and i can't wait for the media Blitz early next month.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Dec 13, 2009, 03:59:30 PM
Man I thought the trailer was great.   8)

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/halo-reach-spike-tv/59813

I was starting to feel a little burnt out on Halo, but that's reignited the flame.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 13, 2009, 04:36:57 PM
Trailer was great! Love the Spartan with the skull on his helmet!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Dec 13, 2009, 05:08:42 PM
The only spartan I could identify was Kelly. I'm fairly certain it was her in the blue armor, as she looks similar to her anime counter part.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 13, 2009, 09:40:44 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Dec 13, 2009, 05:08:42 PM
The only spartan I could identify was Kelly. I'm fairly certain it was her in the blue armor, as she looks similar to her anime counter part.

I don't believe that is Kelly, as Kelly is part of Blue Team, not Noble Team. She is listed as Kat on halopedia. Plus, she has a prosthetic arm, which Kelly does not have. I didn't notice it the first time I saw the trailer, but if you look again, it is there.

http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Kat-320 (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Kat-320)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Dec 14, 2009, 12:32:00 AM
Huh, That's cool. I thought it might be her.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 23, 2009, 09:57:15 PM
The Spartans in Reach are SIII.Was in the press release on the Microsoft website.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Dec 23, 2009, 11:49:28 PM
I noticed that the other day. Was posted on teamxbox.com. I'm slightly disappointed, i wanted to be MC again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Dec 24, 2009, 05:44:12 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Dec 23, 2009, 11:49:28 PM
I noticed that the other day. Was posted on teamxbox.com. I'm slightly disappointed, i wanted to be MC again.
MC isn't on Reach when it gets glassed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 25, 2009, 02:06:05 AM
Quote from: Razz on Dec 24, 2009, 05:44:12 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Dec 23, 2009, 11:49:28 PM
I noticed that the other day. Was posted on teamxbox.com. I'm slightly disappointed, i wanted to be MC again.
MC isn't on Reach when it gets glassed.

Right, he was up in space.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Dec 25, 2009, 06:48:55 AM
The book Reach. Ya know, the novel. That's what I was hoping for, an adaption of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ArwingAssultX on Dec 28, 2009, 02:08:33 AM
I like Custom Games in Halo 3 and Matchmaking, ODST was great but then it got gay after I gots da reconz because Fire Fight got boring and Story mode was good for 1 run through thats it, i'm iffy about Reach if I shall get it or not. I got Recon, I showed off, then I was like this armor looks uber gay so I left the Helmet on and changed the other parts. Havent played Halo in a While.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Narwalman007 on Dec 28, 2009, 09:59:28 AM
Halo reach is comin out next year!
looks awesome
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Dec 28, 2009, 04:47:25 PM
Anyone bought the Halo: Evolutions book yet? It's a collection of short stories from some great sci-fi authors including: Tobias S. Buckell, B.K Evenson, Karen Travis and Jeff Vandermeer. It's been really, really good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 28, 2009, 10:40:55 PM
For some reason I decided to replay Halo PC...geez do these graphics suck now lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Dec 28, 2009, 11:12:19 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Dec 28, 2009, 04:47:25 PM
Anyone bought the Halo: Evolutions book yet? It's a collection of short stories from some great sci-fi authors including: Tobias S. Buckell, B.K Evenson, Karen Travis and Jeff Vandermeer. It's been really, really good.

I got it for Christmas and though I've only read Human Weakness by Karen Travis, thats enough to convince me that its awesome. I kinda like the graphics in Halo PC.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Dec 29, 2009, 12:25:45 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Dec 28, 2009, 10:40:55 PM
For some reason I decided to replay Halo PC...geez do these graphics suck now lol
Well yeah an 8 year old game would happen to do that. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 29, 2009, 12:27:21 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Dec 28, 2009, 04:47:25 PM
Anyone bought the Halo: Evolutions book yet? It's a collection of short stories from some great sci-fi authors including: Tobias S. Buckell, B.K Evenson, Karen Travis and Jeff Vandermeer. It's been really, really good.

I got it, but want to finish the series (Contact Harvest and Cole Protocol) first.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Dec 29, 2009, 05:52:23 AM
Human Weakness, The Mona Lisa, and Palace Hotel were my favorites.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jan 17, 2010, 05:18:51 AM
If you have a chance, pick up the new game informer magazine. There's tons of new info about characters, new weapons, armor, enemies ect. The grunts have a completely new set of armor that's very turtle-like.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 17, 2010, 07:48:54 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Jan 17, 2010, 05:18:51 AM
If you have a chance, pick up the new game informer magazine. There's tons of new info about characters, new weapons, armor, enemies ect. The grunts have a completely new set of armor that's very turtle-like.

I saw some scans online. Looks really nice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Jan 17, 2010, 07:50:23 PM
Only thing I don't like is the tech looks more advanced, even though it takes place before the Halo games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 17, 2010, 07:57:10 PM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Jan 17, 2010, 07:50:23 PM
Only thing I don't like is the tech looks more advanced, even though it takes place before the Halo games.

Yeah, maytbe It'll just be for gameplay purposes, like spartan shields in halo wars.

...Or ONI, you can't trust them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 18, 2010, 12:56:16 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Jan 17, 2010, 07:50:23 PM
Only thing I don't like is the tech looks more advanced, even though it takes place before the Halo games.
It takes place in the same year as Halo infact same year as Halo 2 and Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Jan 18, 2010, 02:16:52 AM
Yes, but why wouldn't the stuff from Halo Reach be used in Halo 1-3? Makes no damn sense.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 18, 2010, 02:21:46 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Jan 18, 2010, 02:16:52 AM
Yes, but why wouldn't the stuff from Halo Reach be used in Halo 1-3? Makes no damn sense.
Meh i'd rather they introduce new weapons/tech rather than worry about in-continuity errors.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 18, 2010, 02:30:43 AM
I wasn't too impressed with Halo 3. The only way I would consider playing it again is if Bungie made some innovations with the gameplay. Somethign freeform, a la Crysis or Far Cry. Halo 3, as I've said before, felt like a rehashed Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 18, 2010, 09:22:09 AM
Halo 3 was far better than Halo 2 but yeah the original is still the best.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 18, 2010, 05:23:54 PM
Halo 2 blows Halo out of the freaking water. Halo 2 was everything the first game wasn't, and then some.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 18, 2010, 07:53:36 PM
Halo 2 was awfull, horrible graphics, less exploration, weapons i felt weren't a patch on the original and the story was so-so.No where near as good as the first game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jan 18, 2010, 07:56:17 PM
Halo 2's weapons were kind of shitty. Except the lock on Rocket Launcher..i'll always miss that feature.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: scm on Jan 18, 2010, 11:29:45 PM
Quote from: Razz on Jan 18, 2010, 07:53:36 PM
Halo 2 was awfull, horrible graphics, less exploration, weapons i felt weren't a patch on the original and the story was so-so.No where near as good as the first game.

How was there less exploration? That was the funnest for looking for easter eggs and such back in the day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Jan 19, 2010, 12:16:33 AM
Quote from: scm on Jan 18, 2010, 11:29:45 PM
Quote from: Razz on Jan 18, 2010, 07:53:36 PM
Halo 2 was awfull, horrible graphics, less exploration, weapons i felt weren't a patch on the original and the story was so-so.No where near as good as the first game.

How was there less exploration? That was the funnest for looking for easter eggs and such back in the day.

I don't think he means that, I think he means the maps are bigger, and you actually had to look around for things (Med kits for example).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jan 19, 2010, 12:40:17 AM
Quote from: Private Hudson on Jan 19, 2010, 12:16:33 AM
Quote from: scm on Jan 18, 2010, 11:29:45 PM
Quote from: Razz on Jan 18, 2010, 07:53:36 PM
Halo 2 was awfull, horrible graphics, less exploration, weapons i felt weren't a patch on the original and the story was so-so.No where near as good as the first game.

How was there less exploration? That was the funnest for looking for easter eggs and such back in the day.

I don't think he means that, I think he means the maps are bigger, and you actually had to look around for things (Med kits for example).

which reminds me, Halo 2 with it's "shield only" system really brought my piss to a boil.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 19, 2010, 01:12:32 AM
Quote from: scm on Jan 18, 2010, 11:29:45 PM
Quote from: Razz on Jan 18, 2010, 07:53:36 PM
Halo 2 was awfull, horrible graphics, less exploration, weapons i felt weren't a patch on the original and the story was so-so.No where near as good as the first game.

How was there less exploration? That was the funnest for looking for easter eggs and such back in the day.
What Hudson just said, the maps were way to linear and even on the bigger maps there was little room to explore anything.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 19, 2010, 01:41:11 AM
What was there to explore in Halo? Halo wasn't open ended in the least, if that's what you're getting at.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jan 19, 2010, 01:54:51 AM
Both 2 and (to a lesser extent) 3 are like corridor shooters compared to Combat Evolved. Remember the "Halo" and "The Silent Cartographer" levels? They had that wonderful sense of scale that the sequels just couldn't match.

It wasn't open ended, but it was far from confined.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 19, 2010, 01:57:47 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jan 19, 2010, 01:41:11 AM
What was there to explore in Halo? Halo wasn't open ended in the least, if that's what you're getting at.
My point is that there was this sense of wonder when you first get onto the Halo that carried over to the other levels, you had the feeling that there was so much to take in which was lost in Halo 2 aswell as 3 to a certain extent.This is just one of the problems i had with Halo 2 as well as a few other problems that prevented it from beating the original.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 19, 2010, 01:59:08 AM
Halo 2 had more action and had a faster pace. Halo was so slow by comparison, it hurt playing it after Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 19, 2010, 02:02:13 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jan 19, 2010, 01:59:08 AM
Halo 2 had more action and had a faster pace. Halo was so slow by comparison, it hurt playing it after Halo 2.
Right but that doesn't mean much to me if the sense of scale isn't there because of the smaller and much more linear levels, i was playing Halo for a year and a half after a bought it, can't say the same about Halo 2 or 3.

Lets hope Reach is going back to the originals roots and judging by the leak GI scans its looking just that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 19, 2010, 02:56:55 AM
I liked all of them; to me, they each have a different feel, and conjure up different emotions when I think about them. They were all very effective at what they set out to do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jan 19, 2010, 09:16:21 PM
How dare you have a balanced outlook on the series!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 19, 2010, 09:32:40 PM
I also enjoy all.

I started the series on Halo 3 (though I played two at a friends house when it came out). I loved the story so much that I bought 1 and 2. Then I purchased Wars the day it came out and preordered ODST. I'm going to preorder Reach once they announce editions/preorder promos.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 19, 2010, 10:26:23 PM
Ok i copied all this info from the Neogaf thread about Reach concerning new info from the latest GI magazine.

Settings/Locations

    * "Darker tone overall" - "Things aren't as bright. But we're not going for that desaturated modern war movie vide either"
    * Huge scale combat, new push on big battles
    * New perspective. removed sweeping camera shots replaced by cinematic tone, which evokes up close and personal war journalism
      Ie, airborne, shot - a ship is filming it from above, ground shots bump and jar like being held in the hands of a runner
    * Grittier cinematic sensibility extends to encompass wider character and plot development
    * Rugged and harsh wilderness filled with towering mountains and weather beaten forests
    * Not a retelling of Fall of Reach
    * "We definitely want to take a more serious approach to the franchise"
    * "We wanted to delve a little deeper into our characters themselves ... That they're not perfect - they're susceptible to damage."
    * "We're bringing some of those things back that encouraged a little more exploration, like wondering where that health pack is"
    * Set days before invasion of Reach with an advance invasion force and continues up to full blown invasion
    * Noble team investigates trouble on Reach, rebel human Insurrectionists suspected
    * Reach features various natural and artificial environments, ambient life and cultures
    * Reach transforms from living planet through stages of it's death throes and ultimate fall
    * Secret ONI hard sites, early colonist homes, gritty industrial locations, sprawling vistas featured


Gameplay

    * Health system more similar to Halo:CE than Halo 3:ODST
    * Assassinations, melee executions on unaware enemies from behind
    * Armour abilities, seeming replace equipment, each Spartan can only carry one at a time, governed by a recharging meter. Sprint and Active Camo confirmed.


Multiplayer

    * Feature parity with Halo 3

Weapons/Vehicles

    * New DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle), single shot, fits between Sniper and BR, medium to long range but still deadly at short
    * New Needler Rifle, mid range headshot weapon, combining needler (following) mechanics with more accuracy and flexibility, three hits combine and explode
    * Returning weapons include AR, Plasma Pistol, Sword, Needler, Shotgun, Sniper Rifle
    * Spike and Flame grenades removed
    * New air vehicle, the Falcon (featured in trailer)
    * Warthogs return
    * Civilian vehicles usable
    * Spirits, Covenant dropships featured in Halo:CE return


Enemies

    * "We're taking a meaner approach to the Covenant overall."
    * Covenant enemies now speak their own languages, in low guttural voices (Shakespearian fans am disappoint)
    * New enemy, Skirmishers, cunning enemies that hunt in packs, visually related to Jackals
    * Elites are back in command of Covenant forces


Engine Tech

    * Refined approach to distance and detail
    * Allows dramatically expanded number of enemies, light sources and other details
    * Described as "imposter tech"
    * Level of Detail (LOD) system allows building of bigger and more populated spaces for exploration
    * Distant objects are rendered at low poly with cheaper shaders, ie "imposters"
    * Imposter look great at distance and detail increases the closer you get to them
    * Less chance of pop-up and stippling as environmental geometry, plants, buildings, enemies or anything else can be placed into the visual field at the same extreme distances without profound hit to system performance
    * At extreme close range items can be rendered with incredible detail, ie, a wall was shown from inches away with tiny rivet features in the metal popped on the screen with perfect clarity
    * Imposter system indirectly frees up memory which can be devoted to other technical aspects
    * Lighting being one of those aspects
    * From Halo 3's 3 or 4 light sources, Reach's engine presents 20 to 40 dynamic lights at the same time
    * Weapon effects benefit greatly from the improved lighting, ie Plasma bolts moving across the screen with their own independent light source, casting colour and shadow across the environment
    * More improved lighting examples, a Warthog gun firing at a wall with hundred of real sparks flying from the stone, the particles interact not just with the wall geometry, but with it's normal map additionally, the particles scatter down onto a nearby vehicle and react with its curves and lines, the sparks bounce and flow along the tiny textured surface
    * New weather system bringing rain to many missions, adding to the atmosphere
    * The sky is no longer a sky-box like past Halo games, it's a true space in the overall environment, ie a ship descends from orbit and towards you, you can watch it make the full descent as a real object would fall
    * Motion capture heavily implemented, a majority of the cut-scenes based on captured actions
    * On-screen characters exhibit an animation technique known as variable gait blending, when a character changes speed, ie walking to running and vice versa, the animation of walking blends seamlessly into running and then sprinting, also, when turning on a pivot, players no longer stay still and magically turn in a circle, they realistically move around the pivot with their bodies and lifting their feet in reaction
    * Bungie hired company Image Metrics to aid with human faces, which now appear dramatically more lifelike than Halo's traditional potato faces


Lone Wolf/Main Character

    * Impressive list of combat record accomplishments
    * Strikes out more often than his superiors might like
    * "Background shrouded in some pretty dark secrets"


Noble Team

    * Spartan III's, except Jorge-052 (II)
    * Keep surviving suicide missions
    * When one members goes MIA, another is brought in
    * Carter-259 leader, Kat-320 second in command, both original team veterans and share a bond (ie they have never been replaced in Noble Team)
    * Jorge-052 is the only Spartan II on the team. the bigger, bulkier heavy weapons specialist and has survived countless battles
    * Emile-239, skull helmet wearing silent type, let's his actions speak for him
    * Jun-266, thoughtful, taciturn sniping soldier
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jan 19, 2010, 11:07:44 PM
Wow, thanks for typing all that up.  :)

It all looks very promising. Can't wait to play through the "sprawling vista"-type levels (a la Combat Evolved)!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: scm on Jan 20, 2010, 12:18:04 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jan 19, 2010, 01:54:51 AM
Both 2 and (to a lesser extent) 3 are like corridor shooters compared to Combat Evolved. Remember the "Halo" and "The Silent Cartographer" levels? They had that wonderful sense of scale that the sequels just couldn't match.

It wasn't open ended, but it was far from confined.

I agree about 3 but in 2 if you really wanted to it was easy to explore considering how huge the levels were and if you knew how to get out of them. Like delta halo and others.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 20, 2010, 12:29:27 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jan 19, 2010, 11:07:44 PM
Wow, thanks for typing all that up.  :)
Who said i did? :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jan 20, 2010, 12:33:28 AM
*re-reads start of Razz's post*

Well fu#k you, then.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 20, 2010, 09:38:24 AM
Screenshots here.



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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2010, 10:02:45 AM
Halo: ODST had some of the sexiest music I've ever heard from a game. Seriously, the Saxaphone solo in "Deference for Darkness"? Run through the streets at night- in real life. The closest I ever got to that was, I was drinking some icy cold water after jogging, and it got dark out.. then some rain started coming down but it was light, and warm.. so pleasant. I was listening to my iPod, so obviously I decided to turn this song on. It was A-mazing. One of the most perfect, and memorable moments of my life. The cold water, the cool night, the warm & light rain with the street lights... oh, it was perfect, and I could only wish that kind of sensation to all others.

Wow, that got a bit off topic, but it was to amazing to not share.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Jan 20, 2010, 05:27:01 PM
I agree the music in ODST was brilliant.  So moody.

Those screens look good but not as big of an advancement in graphics as I was expecting.  Nice though, for sure.  Love the Spartan models.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Spaghetti on Jan 20, 2010, 07:49:35 PM
Were those supposed to be Jackals? Holy shit they turned into velociraptors.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 20, 2010, 07:57:09 PM
Quote from: Spaghetti on Jan 20, 2010, 07:49:35 PM
Were those supposed to be Jackals? Holy shit they turned into velociraptors.
Nope they are called Skirmishers but yes the jackals are in it.

The graphics don't look anything special but they do look better than Halo 3 at this point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2010, 08:06:56 PM
It kind of looks a bit like they are just using the Gears of War engine, which takes away some of Halo's trademark original style. If I hadn't know what a Spartan looked like, I could have sword this was a Gears game..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 20, 2010, 08:39:45 PM
Not unreal engine in the slightest, and the reason why for the darker tone is because is that the story is pretty grim as Reach pretty much gets glassed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2010, 08:58:59 PM
Quote from: Razz on Jan 20, 2010, 08:39:45 PM
Not unreal engine in the slightest, and the reason why for the darker tone is because is that the story is pretty grim as Reach pretty much gets glassed.
I know that, it's just the way it is presented is very Gears of War-ish.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 20, 2010, 09:51:22 PM
God damn, those graphics are HOT. Who knows, maybe that will be the game that makes me buy a 360.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2010, 10:07:16 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jan 20, 2010, 09:51:22 PM
God damn, those graphics are HOT. Who knows, maybe that will be the game that makes me buy a 360.

If so, and you like the story, I would also suggest all the older Halo games. But, yeah, when this gomes out, good bye life!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 20, 2010, 11:04:34 PM
Quote from: "The Space Sweeper" on Jan 20, 2010, 08:58:59 PM
Quote from: Razz on Jan 20, 2010, 08:39:45 PM
Not unreal engine in the slightest, and the reason why for the darker tone is because is that the story is pretty grim as Reach pretty much gets glassed.
I know that, it's just the way it is presented is very Gears of War-ish.
Do explain. ???

I really don't see any comparisons between this and Gears.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2010, 11:40:57 PM
To me, it's all in the lighting. More specifically, the light shines on the armor exactly like that of Gears of War, with certain areas seeming almost highlighted. I really hope they keep the smooth sheen of the Covenant armor the same- they already took away their english dialoge.. which I understand, is a call-back to Halo: CE, but really, every other Halo game had them speaking english, I (and many others) will sorely miss the badass voices of the Elites in exchange for a "wort wort wort" here and there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2010, 11:58:41 PM
I loved the worts! The graphics will also probably look much better in the final product: we're still several months from the release date.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 21, 2010, 12:04:23 AM
Quote from: "The Space Sweeper" on Jan 20, 2010, 11:40:57 PM
To me, it's all in the lighting. More specifically, the light shines on the armor exactly like that of Gears of War, with certain areas seeming almost highlighted. I really hope they keep the smooth sheen of the Covenant armor the same- they already took away their english dialoge.. which I understand, is a call-back to Halo: CE, but really, every other Halo game had them speaking english, I (and many others) will sorely miss the badass voices of the Elites in exchange for a "wort wort wort" here and there.
I still really don't see why that has anything to do with Gears just because the lighting shines on the armor, and i'm re-playing Gears 2 just before i typed this so i really still don't see the comparison.

I'm glad the "wort wort wort" and non english covie diologue is back, it makes the convenant less human and more alien.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2010, 01:11:51 AM
Yeah, wort wort wort is epic, but no more grunt jokes :'( Maybe with IWHBYD, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 21, 2010, 01:37:39 AM
I wouldn't mind hearing "Nnnooooooooo!!!!!" being shouted by Elites again, that was pretty funny.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 21, 2010, 02:53:10 AM
Oh yeah. Just give me "wort, wort, wort" and "NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" for Elite dialogue, and I'll be fine. Perhaps an occasional "Blargh."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jan 21, 2010, 02:57:28 AM
I want the original grunt voice! It was very funny! Also, I'm glad the Elites are back in command. I've missed killing them in droves  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: specter on Jan 21, 2010, 02:58:32 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jan 21, 2010, 01:37:39 AM
I wouldn't mind hearing "Nnnooooooooo!!!!!" being shouted by Elites again, that was pretty funny.
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 21, 2010, 02:53:10 AM
Oh yeah. Just give me "wort, wort, wort" and "NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!" for Elite dialogue, and I'll be fine. Perhaps an occasional "Blargh."

Completely agree with both of you guys.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: WeaN on Jan 21, 2010, 07:10:37 AM
I'm gonna miss the funny Grunt lines, but I can understand they decided to take it out for the sake of making a much more serious story.

Assassination moves look like an interesting concept. It's probably going to work like AvP's stealth kills.

Also, permanent armor habilities such as Active Camo ? This is going to bring MP to a whole new level.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Jan 25, 2010, 09:52:41 PM
Major Halo fan right here! Lol.

Oh, and has anyone read any any of the GameInformer or Edge mag articles yet? Tis some epic shiz. Lol. Elites look absolutely badass now. ^_^
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 25, 2010, 11:52:34 PM
Got the Edge mag, had a jolly good time reading. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Jan 26, 2010, 01:39:10 AM
It was filled with rather juicy information. Lol. Wasn't it? The only thing that scares me is that Elites may not make it into multiplayer. O_O
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jan 26, 2010, 01:44:49 AM
You know what? f**k the Elites being in Multiplayer. I remember the good old days when it was just Spartan vs Spartan and you know what? We f**kin loved it then and we'll damn well love it now! D:< {shakey fist}
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Jan 26, 2010, 01:58:02 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jan 26, 2010, 01:44:49 AM
You know what? f**k the Elites being in Multiplayer. I remember the good old days when it was just Spartan vs Spartan and you know what? We f**kin loved it then and we'll damn well love it now! D:< {shakey fist}

I, for one, have been playing as an Elite since Halo 2. And if they took 'em out... I'd be devastated! O_O {shakey fist back}
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 26, 2010, 02:17:10 AM
Whoa, whoa, whoa! *jumps between Deathbearer and Buwx* Lets not escalate things! Put the shakey fists away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Jan 26, 2010, 02:19:49 AM
I guess your right. lol. {points finger at Deathbearer and glares} XD

But anyway... Yes, I wouldn't be very happy if Elites were taken out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Jan 27, 2010, 10:52:43 PM
Halo C.E ,2 ,3 are the best Video games ever made. That's my opinion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2010, 12:43:08 AM
I'm constantly being questioned why I still play Halo 3 and haven't bought MW2. I always give them the same exact answer: Call of Duty bores me.

And I must say, I've been getting a lot better at Halo 3 lately. (If only I was just a little better at Halo Wars. :P) Can't wait for Reach!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Spaghetti on Jan 28, 2010, 12:46:14 AM
f**k spartans. Elites better be in MP or I will




Shit.



Everywhere.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jan 28, 2010, 12:50:13 AM
Whoever you're living with is going to be pissed!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Spaghetti on Jan 28, 2010, 12:53:35 AM
All over the walls man.

All over the walls.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Jan 28, 2010, 12:54:25 AM
NEW Updates on Halo: Reach (http://www.bungie.net) on bungie.net! Tis a whole bunch of cool stuff on the graphic improvements to the Spartans of Noble Team.

And Mr. Asylum, don't you know that Halo Wars is a lie to the Halo universe? So is Halo: Legends... but that's a different story. Lol.

Quote from: Spaghetti on Jan 28, 2010, 12:46:14 AM
f**k spartans. Elites better be in MP or I will




Shit.



Everywhere.

Sangheili FTW!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2010, 01:32:26 AM
Legends definatly has inconsistencies, but it is still enjoyable.

Wars, on the other hand, is completely true to Halo canon. The few things that aren't (for example, Spartan shields, are for gameplay purposes only.)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Jan 28, 2010, 01:35:46 AM
I didn't mean in a literal sense. Lol. I just don't consider Halo Wars... well, Halo at all, really. Neither do I for Halo Legends. To me, if it's not made by Bungie, then it's just a thing trying to immitate Halo. But everyone's got their own opinions I suppose.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 28, 2010, 06:37:08 PM
Quote from: Buwx on Jan 28, 2010, 01:35:46 AM
I didn't mean in a literal sense. Lol. I just don't consider Halo Wars... well, Halo at all, really. Neither do I for Halo Legends. To me, if it's not made by Bungie, then it's just a thing trying to immitate Halo. But everyone's got their own opinions I suppose.
Thats not strictly true, any company apart from Bungie or 343 have to abide by the Halo Bible before making any game in the Halo series (e.g. Halo Wars) so in a sense yes Halo wars is a Halo game and is still Cannon.

Also Legends is overseen by 343 so yes thats another true Halo cannon there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Jan 28, 2010, 06:46:35 PM
I dunno, Halo Wars and Legends just doesn't feel like Halo to me... I mean, just because Bungie never emphasized on "flying spartan space-fighter jets", doesn't mean it should fit into the Halo-verse. I simply find that Halo Wars and Legends are disgraces to the Halo Franchise. But again, that's my opinnion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Jan 29, 2010, 04:23:00 AM
Anyone else planing on buying Halo Legends? I'm planing on getting the 2 disc dvd.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jan 29, 2010, 04:30:18 AM
Quote from: cloverfan98 on Jan 29, 2010, 04:23:00 AM
Anyone else planing on buying Halo Legends? I'm planing on getting the 2 disc dvd.
I do. I actually liked them pretty good. The Babysitter and The Package were probaly my favorites. Origins is knocked down by Cortana's voice and I dislike the elite/female elite design in The Duel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Jan 29, 2010, 04:38:07 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Jan 29, 2010, 04:30:18 AM
Quote from: cloverfan98 on Jan 29, 2010, 04:23:00 AM
Anyone else planing on buying Halo Legends? I'm planing on getting the 2 disc dvd.
I do. I actually liked them pretty good. The Babysitter and The Package were probaly my favorites. Origins is knocked down by Cortana's voice and I dislike the elite/female elite design in The Duel.

I'm not that big on the look everyone had in Babysitter, and I disliked the voices in The Package.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 29, 2010, 11:50:06 AM
Quote from: cloverfan98 on Jan 29, 2010, 04:23:00 AM
Anyone else planing on buying Halo Legends? I'm planing on getting the 2 disc dvd.

I am, but I'm getting the single disc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 30, 2010, 02:07:41 AM
Have you guys seen the new trailer, Welcome to Reach?

http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/vidaudio.aspx?c=58

I don't think these two have been posted before.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg25.imageshack.us%2Fimg25%2F1702%2Freachcampaignm30sniper.jpg&hash=84861394c82937986d552a78b3de5a18e6e7cae6)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg138.imageshack.us%2Fimg138%2F4643%2Freachcampaignm30noble6.jpg&hash=8d4dbd40137ab927d13c773f204871325e225ecf)

They remind me of the Truth and Reconciliation level from the first game. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 30, 2010, 10:35:15 AM
Yeah saw it over a month ago mate. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 30, 2010, 10:47:22 AM
I'm am very dissapoint that they are making the Elites barbarians shouting gibberish...

And when the Elites started speaking English in Halo 2, I actually took them more seriously. A LOT more seriously. That's actually what made me think they were so amazing. And they occasionally said something funny, but when they said things like "He's over there!" or "You will die by my blade, demon!" (actual Halo 2 quotes), it was just really cool to hear, and somewhat alarming. The only thing cool about the Elites now is the fact that they stand up-right. Now they are just blood thirsty barbarians, and every real Halo fan knows that that is so out of place.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Jan 30, 2010, 02:57:02 PM
Quote from: "The Space Sweeper" on Jan 30, 2010, 10:47:22 AM
I'm am very dissapoint that they are making the Elites barbarians shouting gibberish...

And when the Elites started speaking English in Halo 2, I actually took them more seriously. A LOT more seriously. That's actually what made me think they were so amazing. And they occasionally said something funny, but when they said things like "He's over there!" or "You will die by my blade, demon!" (actual Halo 2 quotes), it was just really cool to hear, and somewhat alarming. The only thing cool about the Elites now is the fact that they stand up-right. Now they are just blood thirsty barbarians, and every real Halo fan knows that that is so out of place.

In Halo: Reach, bungie wants to bring back the feeling of mystery and intimidation that the player recieved in Halo: Combat Evolved, they want the Sangheili to be the tall, relentless, scary warriors that the first game depicted them as, and IMO... I think this new design works. It's different, yes, but when you're playing Reach, and you see a Zealot like that charging after you, I'm pretty sure you'll have the same, if not more intense, reaction of freaking out and just unloading your clip and hoping to god that that badass elite dies. Also, the Sangheili shouting, "He's over there!" and "You will die by my blade, demon!" was cool and all, but you have to consider the cannon, something Bungie is VERY nit-picky about. In the first game, you couldn't understand any of the Covenant, the UNSC just didn't have the technology for it, and Halo: Reach is a prequel... meaning even less technology (even though there's not that great of a time-difference).

A third thing I wanna point out is that your saying the Elites are just going to be blood thirsty barbarians, you cannot honestly say that... there hasn't even been gameplay of the Sangheili yet. They may look more intimidating, but that does not mean Bungie is going to recreate them as the Jiralhanae (brutes). The Sangheili are smart, the Sangheili are honourable and highly respectable as warriors. Bungie knows that, hell, they CREATED the story, and they won't turn the Sangheili into mindless barbarians.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 30, 2010, 04:07:29 PM
Quote from: "The Space Sweeper" on Jan 30, 2010, 10:47:22 AM
I'm am very dissapoint that they are making the Elites barbarians shouting gibberish...

And when the Elites started speaking English in Halo 2, I actually took them more seriously. A LOT more seriously. That's actually what made me think they were so amazing. And they occasionally said something funny, but when they said things like "He's over there!" or "You will die by my blade, demon!" (actual Halo 2 quotes), it was just really cool to hear, and somewhat alarming. The only thing cool about the Elites now is the fact that they stand up-right. Now they are just blood thirsty barbarians, and every real Halo fan knows that that is so out of place.
Ummmm ok.

I dislike the fact they spoke english in H2 because it made them less of a villain/ less intimidating and slightly more human.They were blood thirsty barbarians in all of the games (apart from 3 of course).

So yay that they are taking the Elite back to Halo CE roots and making them more of an alien threat with their own Language, just as the way its meant to be. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJones on Jan 31, 2010, 12:53:59 AM
I'm pretty sure the reason Bungie is making them the 'Wort wort' Elites again is to show that they're the big baddies again. In Halo 2 (sorta) & Halo 3, they became heroes.

I can't wait for Reach, especially since I'm getting bored of Halo 3. Once I get all the achievements in ODST, I'll probably be done with Halo until Reach comes out. Until then it'll be me, MW2, Mass Effect 2 & AVP.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 31, 2010, 03:27:35 AM
I don't think hearing the not hearing Elites speak English in the first game had anything to do with technology (there was a miniscule time difference between all 3 games; neither had enough time to actually create that kind of technology). Even in Halo Wars (which is official canon), the humans were able to understand all Covenant, and that game took place about 25 years before Halo Reach, were they now cannot speak English. So really, that makes Halo Combat Evolved the odd man out.

I might be a bit fierce about how I'm tackling this issue that I have, being a massive fan of the Covenant. For me, the Arbiter's inclusion in Halo 2 is what really got me hooked to the Halo story. I've read all of the books and graphic novels.. I just really wish they kept that bit of familiarity in the Elites (the deep human voices), and kept everything just like what they are now (in Halo Reach).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Jan 31, 2010, 05:08:55 PM
Well, according to THIS (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Covenant_Languages), apparently I was wrong about it having to do with the technology, and it is more so just for the convenience of the player.

QuoteThe languages in their original form are heard in Halo: Combat Evolved. In Halo 2, their words are translated for the convenience of the player.


However still, I don't see how the Sangheili speaking their native language, and us not being capable of understanding them, is a bad thing. I love Halo BECAUSE of the Sangheili, hell, I lead an all-Elite XBL clan, and believe me, I would be very much pissed if Bungie portrayed them wrongly (I officially hated Halo: Legends after that piece-of-shit interpretation of the Sangheili, 'The Duel' came out)... but I feel that without their language being translated, it gives them more of that mystery Halo: CE originally had; that feeling of, "who are they" and "what are they saying?" IMO, the Sangheili were more "Elite" in Halo: CE, than they were in Halo 2 and 3. I mean sure, they definitely had more character built in them during the sequels, something that dragged me into the franchise, but they were supposed to be the "new good guys" you could say. Bungie has the right idea about resurrecting the idea of the original Elite, and now that the Sangheili are the main villains again, bringing back that feeling of fear and mystery that was eminent during Combat Evolved, is a good move.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 31, 2010, 08:32:52 PM
Quote from: Buwx on Jan 31, 2010, 05:08:55 PM
Well, according to THIS (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Covenant_Languages), apparently I was wrong about it having to do with the technology, and it is more so just for the convenience of the player.

QuoteThe languages in their original form are heard in Halo: Combat Evolved. In Halo 2, their words are translated for the convenience of the player.


However still, I don't see how the Sangheili speaking their native language, and us not being capable of understanding them, is a bad thing. I love Halo BECAUSE of the Sangheili, hell, I lead an all-Elite XBL clan, and believe me, I would be very much pissed if Bungie portrayed them wrongly (I officially hated Halo: Legends after that piece-of-shit interpretation of the Sangheili, 'The Duel' came out)... but I feel that without their language being translated, it gives them more of that mystery Halo: CE originally had; that feeling of, "who are they" and "what are they saying?" IMO, the Sangheili were more "Elite" in Halo: CE, than they were in Halo 2 and 3. I mean sure, they definitely had more character built in them during the sequels, something that dragged me into the franchise, but they were supposed to be the "new good guys" you could say. Bungie has the right idea about resurrecting the idea of the original Elite, and now that the Sangheili are the main villains again, bringing back that feeling of fear and mystery that was eminent during Combat Evolved, is a good move.
Agreed 100% here, glad the Elites seem to be more of a truly evil villain and bungie are taking them in the right direction of that by making them not speak english too. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Jan 31, 2010, 10:52:00 PM
Except when the Sangheili saw humans refusing to give up, they questioned how honorable the war was, as a race. They were never barbarians to begin with. Egotistical, proud, and out and out ruthless, yes. Brutes ENJOY abusing other races. Rather large gap between the two, which is why they don't get along.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Danger Close on Feb 01, 2010, 04:03:53 PM
Elites are the best and I love that they are going back to "Wort Wort Wort!" Pure win.

I was just reading the Reach Hub over at Game Informer and I noticed that in the Noble team profiles, they discuss interesting points of their armour. Like the Knife on Emile or the Camo on Jun. One really telling feature was that they don't point out anything on the Lone Wolf. I know they have been talking about being able to customize your player through the Multi-player and campaign, but it looks like it will be more than just color and shoulder pads. It will be cool to see if there are options that effect gameplay.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJones on Feb 02, 2010, 02:46:24 AM
I like the Elites as heroes more, but it makes sense for this sequel. But 5 bucks says they have an actual language & we only hear 'Wort wort' as an easter egg.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Buwx on Feb 02, 2010, 03:45:18 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Jan 31, 2010, 10:52:00 PM
Except when the Sangheili saw humans refusing to give up, they questioned how honorable the war was, as a race. They were never barbarians to begin with. Egotistical, proud, and out and out ruthless, yes. Brutes ENJOY abusing other races. Rather large gap between the two, which is why they don't get along.

The Sangheili often possessed great admiration for  any of the foes they faced in battle, and humanity indeed was just this case. It was to the Sangheili's surprise, in fact, that humanity was not drafted into the Covenant, as the UNSC provided a fairly well fight and refused to surrender... unfortunately the Sangheili did not understand this until the Prophets were revealed as liars, covering up the fact that humanity ARE Forerunner descendants.

As for the Sangheili vs. Jiralhanae, the two never got along from the very begining... primarily for the fact that, as you stated, the Brutes were bloodthirsty and barbaric; however, the Sangheili also have a tendency to view every other race under their own... which you can't really blame them for. Lol. The Brutes always felt they were mistreated, and being held at a level possibly even under the Kig-yar (Jackals), they were quite jealous of the Sangheili... immediately creating tension between the two races.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Danger Close on Feb 03, 2010, 07:52:09 PM
I would love to see both Elites and Brutes as enemies. But in different roles. Having the Elites in charge with a few brutes in toe would make for some interesting battles.

Imagine being attacked by a pack of suicide Grunts, then flanked by Skirmishers, only to evade sniper fire from Jackels, as you pick off Buggers, catch your breath just in time to duck a Brute hammer as an Elite Captain unleashes his sword ... Win!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Asian Assassin on Feb 11, 2010, 02:30:24 AM
halo is a f*cking legend
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Danger Close on Feb 11, 2010, 10:40:57 PM
X10 starts today.

Halo Reach is at the show and being show to the press. Tommorow on XBL we will have a ViDoc. They also showed a MP map called powerhouse.

Oh yah, the Beta starts May 3rd.

Cheers,
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Locke on Feb 12, 2010, 03:47:22 AM
Quote from: Danger Close on Feb 11, 2010, 10:40:57 PM
X10 starts today.

Halo Reach is at the show and being show to the press. Tommorow on XBL we will have a ViDoc. They also showed a MP map called powerhouse.

Oh yah, the Beta starts May 3rd.

Cheers,

Is that date confirmed? I'm personally a HUGE fan of the entire series, though I haven't read Contact Harvest.

The online play is enthralling, I can't put the controller down.

On a side note; I help run an Xbox Live clan, we center around Halo 3, but we have branches in COD and various other games, if anyone's interested feel free to PM me for details.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 12, 2010, 05:11:43 AM
Beta Release Date: Confirmed (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=HaloReach_X10)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2Fimages%2FGames%2FReach%2Fimages%2Fwallpapers%2FReach_KeyArt_Iphone.jpg&hash=8ab8bd4e70123fa510ae8d328efefcde87d44a38)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 12, 2010, 07:38:34 AM
Can't wait! ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 12, 2010, 11:44:50 AM
Definatly can't wait! Bungie's sending Halo out with a bang!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Feb 12, 2010, 02:52:23 PM
Looking forward to this. ODST is pretty cheap now so I might pick that up to fill the void.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Feb 12, 2010, 04:16:44 PM
Vidoc is up guys.

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=HaloReach_ViDoc

So very nice. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Danger Close on Feb 12, 2010, 07:26:58 PM
Wow, looks better than I thought for the Alpha. This game really feels like Halo CE. Let the hype begin.

Weapons look badass.
Brutes are back, I thought they were out, this makes me really happy.
I really like how the blood spills out od the grunts.
Assasinations look sick. Hold B baby...  Hold B!
Rain = Win.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 13, 2010, 12:23:24 AM
Approved!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 13, 2010, 04:50:14 PM
Loved the ViDoc! And I'm in the process of reading Palace Hotel in Evolutions! I love that book!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Feb 13, 2010, 04:54:10 PM
This is the Halo I was waiting for.  Loved Halo 3, but didn't bring much new to the franchise.  ODST was a tad of fresh air that made me come back but at the same time making me realize the franchise needs to innovate.  Reach looks to be everything I could want in a revised Halo experience.  Can't wait!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Joe117 on Feb 13, 2010, 05:04:12 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Feb 13, 2010, 04:54:10 PM
This is the Halo I was waiting for.  Loved Halo 3, but didn't bring much new to the franchise.  ODST was a tad of fresh air that made me come back but at the same time making me realize the franchise needs to innovate.  Reach looks to be everything I could want in a revised Halo experience.  Can't wait!

Couldn't agree with ya more, I'm happy their finally making the covenant feel alien like the first one, glad their not speaking dumb english also I love the ability to run, ima big fan of halo, and I always wanted them to make a game based on reach. And finally they r!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 13, 2010, 05:11:07 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 13, 2010, 12:23:24 AM
Approved!

This is how you know it'll be good :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Feb 13, 2010, 05:34:56 PM
It looks great, improved tech, meaner weapons, more spartans, Elites! No English speaking Elites, no Flood, Bigger battles.

Time to get my hype on. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 13, 2010, 11:52:59 PM
Just saw a New Video for Halo reach on Xbox marketplace. AND BY GOD! This game has to win Game of the year! Looks amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DB on Feb 14, 2010, 12:43:13 AM
Huh. Most of the changes and stuff I agree with.

If there was only one thing that caught my attention immediately and made me think positive about the project was: the girl Spartan. Holy shit a female soldier whose entire life revolves around death and training and terrible shit and she actually kinda looks the part instead of being well, you know, retarded. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVsTrLW_04U) Well done, Bungie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Feb 15, 2010, 12:31:05 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 13, 2010, 12:23:24 AM
Approved!

Hah. The seal of approval has been given.

LET ALL REJOICE!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 15, 2010, 02:12:11 PM
I'm currently fighting through Halo 3's Legendary campaign with my brother, we're just about to start Floodgate. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 15, 2010, 02:28:13 PM
I am Thinking of Going back and completing Halo, Halo2, On Legendary. Good times *Looks off in to the distance*  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 15, 2010, 02:29:19 PM
I never got to play Halo or Halo 2, unfortunately. I might get Halo off of the XBL marketplace and then pick up Halo 2 from somewhere.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2010, 03:45:18 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Feb 15, 2010, 02:29:19 PM
I never got to play Halo or Halo 2, unfortunately. I might get Halo off of the XBL marketplace and then pick up Halo 2 from somewhere.

Don't get too into Halo 2s online though. Microsoft is shutting off the servers in april. At least there is still the epic campaign to enjoy, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 15, 2010, 03:50:11 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2010, 03:45:18 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Feb 15, 2010, 02:29:19 PM
I never got to play Halo or Halo 2, unfortunately. I might get Halo off of the XBL marketplace and then pick up Halo 2 from somewhere.

Don't get too into Halo 2s online though. Microsoft is shutting off the servers in april. At least there is still the epic campaign to enjoy, though.

What? why are they shutting them down? I dont think they should. At least the Epic Campaign will keep me happy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Feb 15, 2010, 03:51:16 PM
Nah Halo 2's campaign is pretty weak IMO, not bad but compared to the other games its my least favourite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 15, 2010, 04:00:58 PM
Quote from: Razz on Feb 15, 2010, 03:51:16 PM
Nah Halo 2's campaign is pretty weak IMO, not bad but compared to the other games its my least favourite.

I enjoyed the Master chief Missions. The Arbiters missions was the weak point of the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 15, 2010, 08:04:13 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2010, 03:45:18 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Feb 15, 2010, 02:29:19 PM
I never got to play Halo or Halo 2, unfortunately. I might get Halo off of the XBL marketplace and then pick up Halo 2 from somewhere.

Don't get too into Halo 2s online though. Microsoft is shutting off the servers in april. At least there is still the epic campaign to enjoy, though.

There's probably no way I'm getting it before April, and even if I do, I have no idea if it will even play on my 360, seeing as I have an Elite and I've heard that old Xbox games don't work on the Elite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: peanut8 on Feb 15, 2010, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 15, 2010, 04:00:58 PM
I enjoyed the Master chief Missions. The Arbiters missions was the weak point of the game.

I thought they were the best thing about 'Halo 2'. To finally get to play as the Covenant, see the grunts screwing around with each other in the dropships, and have an energy sword (It was the first time you could use on in the series).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 15, 2010, 08:20:45 PM
Quote from: peanut8 on Feb 15, 2010, 08:12:07 PM
Quote from: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 15, 2010, 04:00:58 PM
I enjoyed the Master chief Missions. The Arbiters missions was the weak point of the game.

I thought they were the best thing about 'Halo 2'. To finally get to play as the Covenant, see the grunts screwing around with each other in the dropships, and have an energy sword (It was the first time you could use on in the series).

I Didn't mind playing as the Arbiter I just thought the missions wasnt all that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 15, 2010, 08:21:46 PM
Just off topic for a second, do original Xbox games play on an Elite?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Feb 15, 2010, 08:50:21 PM
Certain ones, yes. I know for a fact both Halo 1 and 2 work on an Elite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJones on Feb 15, 2010, 11:51:45 PM
Quote from: Razz on Feb 15, 2010, 03:51:16 PM
Nah Halo 2's campaign is pretty weak IMO, not bad but compared to the other games its my least favourite.

Really? I thought Halo 3's campaign sucked.

I haven't played Halo 1 yet, so here's my order:

1. Halo 2
2. Halo: ODST
3. Halo 3
4. Halo Wars (Not a big RTS fan)

I also just got all of the achievements in ODST! I'm so happy!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Locke on Feb 16, 2010, 12:30:57 AM
Quote from: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 15, 2010, 02:28:13 PM
I am Thinking of Going back and completing Halo, Halo2, On Legendary. Good times *Looks off in to the distance*  :P

Eh, Halo 2 didn't have the best story line.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 16, 2010, 01:02:12 AM
I found it pretty gripping. I remember jumping onto my knees, off my couch, screaming in agony because the story had such a great cliffhanger lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Locke on Feb 16, 2010, 01:04:10 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Feb 16, 2010, 01:02:12 AM
I found it pretty gripping. I remember jumping onto my knees, off my couch, screaming in agony because the story had such a great cliffhanger lol

I think it was the Brutes that ruined it for me...


On a slightly related side note, did anyone play the Halo 1 v. 100?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 16, 2010, 10:14:31 AM
Finally got my Katana permutation and my Security helmet. 1005 gamerscore in Halo 3. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Feb 16, 2010, 10:45:23 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Feb 16, 2010, 10:14:31 AM
Finally got my Katana permutation and my Security helmet. 1005 gamerscore in Halo 3. :P
I have 995 gamerscore and I still got Katana and Security. lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2010, 01:46:20 PM
I have no idea how I got mine. I think it was a glitch during the summer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Feb 16, 2010, 01:53:23 PM
I never got the 'Two for one' achievement. I kept trying, but it was to avail...  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: peanut8 on Feb 16, 2010, 04:13:46 PM
Quote from: Razz on Feb 15, 2010, 03:51:16 PM
Nah Halo 2's campaign is pretty weak IMO, not bad but compared to the other games its my least favourite.

I thought 'Halo: CE' was the utter best. The feeling of complete hopelessness that's always in the background, as you know you're on Halo without a proper ship, the overpowering strength of the Combine, and the scale, which I think is just so unique; On the ground it looked liked an all-out war, and yet it was only being fought between the rag-tag, practically homeless crew of one human ship and the crew of one covenant ship.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2010, 04:37:25 PM
I loved every campaign so far. The story is just amazing. Thats why i love the books so much (almost done with Evolutions.) I'm definatly biased toward this, but I like Halo 3s campaign the best, just because it is what got me into the series. It was the reason I got my XBox, and the reason I got CE, 2,Wars, ODST, and pretty soon Reach.

Also, Legends is out today. I'm going to have it in a few hours. Can't wait to watch the rest of the episodes. It is no where close to as good as the books, but still verry entertaining while adding to the universe (based on what i saw on Waypoint).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 17, 2010, 03:38:55 PM
Finished on Legendary this morning!

Halo 2 came in the mail too, but my brother and I are taking a short break from Halo for a few hours before attempting the campaign :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 17, 2010, 03:55:52 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Feb 17, 2010, 03:38:55 PM
Finished on Legendary this morning!

Halo 2 came in the mail too, but my brother and I are taking a short break from Halo for a few hours before attempting the campaign :)

Good luck! Enjoy the game!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 18, 2010, 11:35:56 AM
Yeah, turns out my brother doesn't want to play the Halo 2 campaign until Halo: Combat Evolved arrives. Now I have to wait, because I don't really wanna play Halo 2 before Halo: CE either. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 18, 2010, 02:31:34 PM
Same happened to me. I got 2 for my birthday in 2008 as well as a Gamestop Giftcard. I went and got CE used before I completed 2s story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 18, 2010, 03:45:16 PM
It hasn't arrived yet, so guess what? AvP is out tomorrow and I bet that Halo: CE will arrive. I'm pretty much certain that I'm getting AvP, but knowing my brother he'll go on and on and on until I give in and let him play Halo, which knowing my luck will undoubtedly arrive, therefore leaving me staring at the game I've wanted for as long as I can remember.

:-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 18, 2010, 03:47:59 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Feb 18, 2010, 03:45:16 PM
It hasn't arrived yet, so guess what? AvP is out tomorrow and I bet that Halo: CE will arrive. I'm pretty much certain that I'm getting AvP, but knowing my brother he'll go on and on and on until I give in and let him play Halo, which knowing my luck will undoubtedly arrive, therefore leaving me staring at the game I've wanted for as long as I can remember.

:-\

Unlucky mate. I am going to be on AvP All day! Haha.  8) At the Moment I am Currently going threw the Ghost Recon AW2 Campaign So I want to Finish that before I finish Avps campaign
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 18, 2010, 03:50:21 PM
*Stares*

Why taunt me?

xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 18, 2010, 04:47:42 PM
If it makes you feel any better, I can't get AVP until the end of May.

Also, is XBox connect any good? I'm thinking of downloading it so I can play Halo CE/2 online.

And Corporal Lewis Hicks, love your signature!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 18, 2010, 04:51:59 PM
Not sure what you mean by Xbox connect, if you could elaborate further I might be able to help. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 18, 2010, 04:53:45 PM
XBox Connect is this free program that you can download that tricks your XBox into thiking that you are playing on a system link game and allows you to play games such as Combat Evolved online.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 18, 2010, 05:03:51 PM
Cheers man, All thanks and Credit goes to afrocat He made it for me. Its awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 18, 2010, 05:08:46 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 18, 2010, 04:53:45 PM
XBox Connect is this free program that you can download that tricks your XBox into thiking that you are playing on a system link game and allows you to play games such as Combat Evolved online.

Oh, don't know anything about that. Sorry I couldn't help. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 23, 2010, 01:35:38 PM
I just put on my Halo 3 soundtrack and I have to say Halo has the best Game soundtrack Ever IMO. I love it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 23, 2010, 01:45:39 PM
Dude, do yourself a favour, and go to 2:21 on "Behold a Pale Horse".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Feb 23, 2010, 01:53:36 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 23, 2010, 01:45:39 PM
Dude, do yourself a favour, and go to 2:21 on "Behold a Pale Horse".

This song is outstanding brings back all the memory's.   :')
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 23, 2010, 09:45:00 PM
Sooo, whos excited for the forerunner trilogy??? I can't wait!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Feb 23, 2010, 10:11:58 PM
What's the Forerunner trilogy?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 23, 2010, 10:41:06 PM
A trilogy of books set in the Halo universe all about the Forerunners. The book will be written by Greg Bear, with the first coming out this year.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 28, 2010, 03:05:56 AM
I found it so very disappointing that no other Halo game ever made it close to Halo 2's Covenant story telling- I was actually fairly pissed off when I found NONE of this kind of thing in Halo 3. And now, they are venturing even farther away from it with Halo: Reach. I have no problems with a more human story- but really, the Covenant side to the story is what gripped me with Halo's story (if not Halo 1's mystery). Just everything about this kind of thing in Halo 2 strikes a chord with me, and leaves me begging for more.

From The Arbiter and R'tas's intial tention to their slow transformation to brotherhood (I found that happened right as they were going to enter The Library on that transport platform, to the shocking betrayal of the Prophets (which had so many different layers connecting with Master Chief's story too).
It was all just so damn great, and I personally didn't find anything wrong with the Covenant missions. Halo 2's story was (unfourtunately) one of a kind- a kind which I would kill to see come up again in another Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Navaha on Feb 28, 2010, 03:38:21 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 23, 2010, 09:45:00 PM
Sooo, whos excited for the forerunner trilogy??? I can't wait!

I'm excited for it. My attention has been on other things lately though so I forgot about it. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Feb 28, 2010, 05:44:12 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 28, 2010, 03:05:56 AM
I found it so very disappointing that no other Halo game ever made it close to Halo 2's Covenant story telling- I was actually fairly pissed off when I found NONE of this kind of thing in Halo 3. And now, they are venturing even farther away from it with Halo: Reach. I have no problems with a more human story- but really, the Covenant side to the story is what gripped me with Halo's story (if not Halo 1's mystery). Just everything about this kind of thing in Halo 2 strikes a chord with me, and leaves me begging for more.

From The Arbiter and R'tas's intial tention to their slow transformation to brotherhood (I found that happened right as they were going to enter The Library on that transport platform, to the shocking betrayal of the Prophets (which had so many different layers connecting with Master Chief's story too).
It was all just so damn great, and I personally didn't find anything wrong with the Covenant missions. Halo 2's story was (unfourtunately) one of a kind- a kind which I would kill to see come up again in another Halo game.
I wouldn't mind a whole elite game. But alot of reviewers disliked the Arbiter and his arc. Called it "the crap bits." I'd like to see more of R'tas. I find his character as interesting or maybe even more so than The Arbiter's.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 28, 2010, 06:03:34 AM
Yeah- the reviews are mostly hypocritical dumbasses; in Halo 2, they criticized the Arbiter sections (which I thought were amazing, and brilliant), and then in Halo 3, when they removed that part of the story, they started bitching.

On a some-what un-related note, what was your favorite Halo novel? Mine would probably have to be 'The Cole Protocol'. I don't really think of saying 'The Fall of Reach' because, that is a classic among fans, so it doesn't really need to be said.

Another Elite I found amazing was Zamamee- he was sooo awesome! I loved his little back and forth relationship with Yayap. My Xbox Live Gamertag is actually Zamamee 569 (the 569 isn't random- at least to me, it isn't).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 28, 2010, 06:06:44 AM
569? Are you on AvP Beginning, because there's an Alien that uses that same number?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Feb 28, 2010, 06:08:11 AM
I loved the Arbiter. Kieth David nailed the character! But I disliked his Halo 3 redesign and wish he wouldn't have had to play second fiddle. It reduced the character to a side kick. Favorite novel? Damn, that's hard! Probably The Fall of Reach or Ghosts of Onyx. I want a novel that tells what happens after Halo 3 and what happened to the Spartans trapped in the Shield world.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 28, 2010, 06:09:35 AM
I love Keith David. In everything he's in, even something as terrible as Volcano, he always has the most memorable character.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 28, 2010, 06:45:55 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Feb 28, 2010, 06:06:44 AM
569? Are you on AvP Beginning, because there's an Alien that uses that same number?
What the fu-- ?
No, I didn't even know that!  :D

It's just some weird, personal, constant occurance in my life. That's just yet another coincidence!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 28, 2010, 06:58:48 AM
This is weird man. I mean, this is like Twilight Zone shit right here. *looks around nervously*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Navaha on Feb 28, 2010, 07:09:00 AM
Ghosts of Onyx.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 28, 2010, 06:45:55 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Feb 28, 2010, 06:06:44 AM
569? Are you on AvP Beginning, because there's an Alien that uses that same number?
What the fu-- ?
No, I didn't even know that!  :D

It's just some weird, personal, constant occurance in my life. That's just yet another coincidence!

That number's stalking you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 28, 2010, 05:43:24 PM
I liked the Arbiter levels a lot. A game from the Elites perspective would be great. The novels do a great job of exploring their culture.

And my favorite novel? I like all 7 so far, its really hard to choose. Maybe Ghosts of Onyx, Fall of reach, or Evolutions. Not entirely sure.

And I know a lot of you like the elite culture, but how interested are you in brute culture? I loved the directions the authors took the brutes in Contact Harvest and Stomping on the Heals of a Fuss.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 03, 2010, 03:23:35 PM
Guys-

Time to cum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E95PeZ0qsLY
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Mar 03, 2010, 03:42:39 PM
I JUST JIZZED!  :D HALO REACH FTW! This is a god send :')
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Mar 03, 2010, 05:17:23 PM
*splat*

Shame I don't have ODST.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Mar 03, 2010, 05:28:06 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Mar 03, 2010, 05:17:23 PM
*splat*

Shame I don't have ODST.  :(

Buy It Should be cheaper now. Get it preowned.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Mar 03, 2010, 05:28:32 PM
I may just do that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: peanut8 on Mar 03, 2010, 05:32:44 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 28, 2010, 06:03:34 AM
On a some-what un-related note, what was your favorite Halo novel? Mine would probably have to be 'The Cole Protocol'. I don't really think of saying 'The Fall of Reach' because, that is a classic among fans, so it doesn't really need to be said.

I really enjoyed 'First Strike', maybe even more than 'Fall of Reach'. It added so much more mystery to the series by introducing the floating engineer aliens. It effectively bridged the first two games magnificently, and it even introduced the Arbiter (Through dialogue). A truly awesome book.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Mar 03, 2010, 05:38:11 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Mar 03, 2010, 05:28:32 PM
I may just do that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg-WFkkKOaU
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 03, 2010, 07:16:47 PM
=o HALO REACH IS GONNA BE AMAZING! EPIC storyline and an amazing multiplayer. Jet Packs!?!?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 03, 2010, 09:26:39 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Mar 03, 2010, 03:23:35 PM
Guys-

Time to cum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E95PeZ0qsLY

Jetpacks? Hmmm... :-\

Quote from: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Mar 03, 2010, 05:38:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg-WFkkKOaU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQQvEiRHHBc
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Navaha on Mar 04, 2010, 12:34:21 AM
I've been chanting "HOLY SHIT, JETPACKS!!!" to myself repeatedly since seeing that video. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 04, 2010, 01:00:21 AM
After seeing this vid, I love armor abilities! So far they are all amazing (Sprint, Active Camo, Jetpack, Roll, and Invincibility). Equipment was fun in Halo 3, but I think this is cooler.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kriszilla on Mar 04, 2010, 01:11:22 AM
Not too keen on the textures. They seem a bit... clean?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: mavox1 on Mar 04, 2010, 01:32:00 AM
Quote from: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Mar 03, 2010, 05:28:06 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Mar 03, 2010, 05:17:23 PM
*splat*

Shame I don't have ODST.  :(

Buy It Should be cheaper now. Get it preowned.


could you possibly rent ODST and play the beta? my friend has a 360, but no ODST..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Mar 04, 2010, 01:33:54 AM
Quote from: mavox1 on Mar 04, 2010, 01:32:00 AM
Quote from: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Mar 03, 2010, 05:28:06 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Mar 03, 2010, 05:17:23 PM
*splat*

Shame I don't have ODST.  :(

Buy It Should be cheaper now. Get it preowned.


could you possibly rent ODST and play the beta? my friend has a 360, but no ODST..
I don't think renting it will work. I think you need a code.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 04, 2010, 01:37:57 AM
Quote from: Kriszilla on Mar 04, 2010, 01:11:22 AM
Not too keen on the textures. They seem a bit... clean?
Alpha!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Mar 04, 2010, 01:43:13 AM
Omega!

Oh, right.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 04, 2010, 01:44:20 AM
Epsilon? ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kriszilla on Mar 04, 2010, 01:48:49 AM
Well, here's hoping there's some big changes visually speaking, as it is the multiplayer don't look much like campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 04, 2010, 01:51:52 AM
You dont need a code to get the Beta, just the disc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Mar 04, 2010, 02:00:33 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 04, 2010, 01:51:52 AM
You dont need a code to get the Beta, just the disc.
Oh. Sweet. I'll just rent it then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2010, 12:30:02 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Mar 04, 2010, 02:00:33 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 04, 2010, 01:51:52 AM
You dont need a code to get the Beta, just the disc.
Oh. Sweet. I'll just rent it then.

When renting make sure you actually play the game at least once. ODST is great!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 05, 2010, 02:42:03 AM
Guys, any idea if there will be an Xbox released bundled with Reach, a la Resident Evil 5 or FF XIII?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Mar 05, 2010, 02:47:24 AM
That's pretty much a given.

Microsoft love them some Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 05, 2010, 02:48:35 AM
But is there any official word? Coz that's what I'm waiting for, instead of buying a regular 360 Elite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2010, 02:51:34 AM
None yet, but odds are they will. And maybe if they're generous, they might throw in 3 or ODST as a bonus (I believe they recently released a bundle with 3 and Wars).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 05, 2010, 02:54:20 AM
I know there's one on the market right now with ODST and 3, so that wouldn't surprise me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Mar 05, 2010, 04:12:25 AM
Oh, it's a done deal. The only question is, will it be available in Northern socialized medicine hippieliand.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Mar 05, 2010, 04:26:11 AM
Got Halo: Legends. Overall, a great way to kill time and it was cheap too. It gets a 8/10 because of a few things that bothered my, mainly the Elites in "The Duel". Other wise, good show.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 05, 2010, 04:29:21 AM
I just didn't like the female Elite, and the design of that massive one's armor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Mar 05, 2010, 04:33:03 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Mar 05, 2010, 04:29:21 AM
I just didn't like the female Elite, and the design of that massive one's armor.
Same, but the mandibles thing bugged me. I loved the story alot though. Btw, you have the same Avatar as my Youtube one.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 05, 2010, 04:47:00 AM
Miranda for President.. of.. the galaxy!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 05, 2010, 08:02:52 AM
Downloaded the Reach Multiplayer trailer to my Xbox seeing as I seem to get BlueScreen whenever I try to watch it on YouTube. :P

It was amazing! The rolling, the new assassinations, the jet packs, the new game mode (Head Hunter), the new weapon designs, the jet packs! :o

So awesome.  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RidgeTop on Mar 05, 2010, 08:32:13 AM
Im pretty stoked for the Spartans Vs. Elites gametype.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2010, 11:44:02 AM
Headhunters is gonna be great! Kinda like a new version of Oddball the way I see it. You get 1 skull everytime you kill someone. If you die you drop all your skulls.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Mar 05, 2010, 12:33:45 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Mar 05, 2010, 04:47:00 AM
Miranda for President.. of.. the galaxy!
I'd vote for her.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Mar 05, 2010, 10:33:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Mar 05, 2010, 04:12:25 AM
Oh, it's a done deal. The only question is, will it be available in Northern socialized medicine hippieliand.

Lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolishmike on Mar 05, 2010, 10:44:42 PM
I didn't like the direction Bungie took with Halo: ODST. Seemed more like DLC than a full game, and yet it was 60 bucks.
I'm really hoping that Halo: Reach doesn't suck a fat one like ODST did. I'm a huge fan of the franchise and I don't wanna see it go downhill.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Mar 05, 2010, 10:55:42 PM
I enjoyed ODST, but it did feel more like an expansion pack than a $60 game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2010, 11:50:02 PM
ODST technically was an expansion running on Halo 3s engine with added features. It was great and I am extremly happy with my purchase, but Micro$oft shouldn't have charged $60 for it.

Reach is gonna be a full game on its own engine with its own multiplayer and many new features.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 06, 2010, 05:57:34 AM
Did ODST have much of a single-player portion?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 06, 2010, 05:58:24 AM
No. And it didn't have much multiplayer either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 12:54:27 PM
ODST felt more like an expansion pack than a full game, still worth it though. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Mar 06, 2010, 01:07:59 PM
Quote from: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 12:54:27 PM
ODST felt more like an expansion pack than a full game, still worth it though. :)

That's what it was supposed to be at first, but Bungie reckoned they could scrape more money out of it if they sold it as a new game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Mar 06, 2010, 01:11:34 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2010, 12:30:02 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Mar 04, 2010, 02:00:33 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 04, 2010, 01:51:52 AM
You dont need a code to get the Beta, just the disc.
Oh. Sweet. I'll just rent it then.

When renting make sure you actually play the game at least once. ODST is great!
I will. I've already played through it at my friends house on Legendary for him though the day it came out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2010, 01:14:26 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 06, 2010, 05:57:34 AM
Did ODST have much of a single-player portion?

I personally loved ODSTs storyline. The campaign was a little shorter then Halo 3 on normal (I dont know about the higher difficulties). Instead of a typical Halo multiplayer, you get a really fun gametype called Firefight. You are basically trying to hold out  against unlimited waves of covenant. You can have 1-4 people playing. Skulls are constantly being turned on and off, changing gameplay.

You also get a second disc called Halo 3 Mythic. This disc contains the Heroic, Legendary, Cold Storage, Mythic, and Mythic II map packs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Mar 06, 2010, 02:51:09 PM
sick of all these spin off games and shit... where the hell is "HALO 4" ? guess thats gonna be on the next  xbox....


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 02:59:50 PM
Quote from: x-M-x on Mar 06, 2010, 02:51:09 PM
sick of all these spin off games and shit... where the hell is "HALO 4" ? guess thats gonna be on the next  xbox....
Ummm Reach is prequel and not a spin off, besides considiring how Halo 3 ended i doubt a 4th game would be possible and yes i remember the true ending but that doesn't mean anything.

I'm glad Reach is Bungie's last Halo game, i'd prefer them to go for a new IP after Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Mar 06, 2010, 03:03:24 PM
oh its a prequel ? well same difference there making "REACH" and they made ODST and Halo wars... why cant they just start work on the main story games  i.e "HALO 4"



hmmmm



HALO IV is a pipe dream.



Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 04:13:27 PM
Quote from: x-M-x on Mar 06, 2010, 03:03:24 PM
oh its a prequel ? well same difference there making "REACH" and they made ODST and Halo wars... why cant they just start work on the main story games  i.e "HALO 4"



hmmmm



HALO IV is a pipe dream.
Halo Wars wasn't done by Bungie, do some research.


Right how would they be a Halo 4 considering the 3rd game pretty much tied everything up?

-Spoilers-




The Covenant is no more, the flood is destroyed, MC and cortana are left floating through space with an uncertain fate. So there is very little to nothing for a 4th Halo to go on.


-End-


I've always wanted to see the battle for Reach as its been often mooted in the series and in the Books the most devastating battle for the UNSC.

So Yeah Reach looks to be the best in the series, hopefully better than CE even.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Mar 06, 2010, 04:18:15 PM
i know Halo Wars  was not done by bungie... but its still a "HALO GAME"


im pretty sure they can bullshit another story up for halo 4.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 04:20:52 PM
Quote from: x-M-x on Mar 06, 2010, 04:18:15 PM
i know Halo Wars  was not done by bungie... but its still a "HALO GAME"


im pretty sure they can bullshit another story up for halo 4.
Yes but you assumed it was done by Bungie when it wasn't.

Well tough luck on a 4th game like i said there is little for it to go on and Reach is Bungie's last Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Mar 06, 2010, 04:31:10 PM
I, didn't "assume" anything my good man, end of the day its a halo game, as for the 4th game... like i said


"PIPE DREAM"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 04:32:10 PM
" there making "REACH" and they made ODST and Halo wars... why cant they just start work on the main story games  i.e "HALO 4"

Sounds like you were assuming right there but whatever.

So guys Halo Reach...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Navaha on Mar 06, 2010, 04:34:29 PM
343 Industries is going to take over the Halo series after Halo: Reach. They will be overseeing all future Halo games, so if there's going to be an actual Halo 4 (although Reach basically is), it will come from them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 04:37:25 PM
I doubt a Halo 4 at all hell i'd expect Duke Nukem Forever more likely to be released, why i think that is because due to story reasons i mean where the hell can you go with it after 3? and even if buy sheer wonderful magic force there ever was a 4th game i wouldn't be happy if it was anyone else but Bungie doing it.

Besides 343 hasn't really announced much since being around for a year, aren't they really for publishing other stuff, dvds/comics etc?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Navaha on Mar 06, 2010, 04:47:11 PM
Quote from: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 04:37:25 PM
I doubt a Halo 4 at all hell i'd expect Duke Nukem Forever more likely to be released, why i think that is because due to story reasons i mean where the hell can you go with it after 3?

Spoiler
In the Legendary ending of Halo 3, they showed the Master Chief's half of the Forward Unto Dawn headed towards a Forerunner planet. Any future Halo games involving the Master Chief might involve a Forerunner world, and hence would probably a LOT different from the earlier Halo games. I would imagine, however, that it wouldn't be called Halo simply because of the lack of Halos. :P

Not saying I approve (or disapprove) of the games going in that direction, but that's likely what they'd do.
[close]

Quote from: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 04:37:25 PM
Besides 343 hasn't really announced much since being around for a year, aren't they really for publishing other stuff, dvds/comics etc?

In addition to any future Halo games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Mar 06, 2010, 05:22:00 PM
Quote from: Razz on Mar 06, 2010, 04:32:10 PM
" there making "REACH" and they made ODST and Halo wars... why cant they just start work on the main story games  i.e "HALO 4"

Sounds like you were assuming right there but whatever.

So guys Halo Reach...

LOL why did you edit your post?


all you said was "right" now look at the stuff you just added.. oh.....  funny guy....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: xboxgamer4life on Mar 08, 2010, 08:13:07 AM
i just saw the multiplayer beta trailer and it was so awsome. it looks like its going to be a huge step from halo 3 graphically and gameplay wise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Mar 08, 2010, 11:10:16 PM
I do love Bungie.

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/107/1075317p1.html
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Mar 08, 2010, 11:40:45 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Mar 08, 2010, 11:10:16 PM
I do love Bungie.

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/107/1075317p1.html
My favorite gaming tradition is back!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 09, 2010, 12:15:38 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Mar 08, 2010, 11:10:16 PM
I do love Bungie.

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/107/1075317p1.html

Ugh...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 09, 2010, 03:01:54 AM
YESSS! love t-bagging, but only when necessary. some people overuse it on every single kill they get.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Navaha on Mar 09, 2010, 04:49:50 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Mar 08, 2010, 11:10:16 PM
I do love Bungie.

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/107/1075317p1.html

Goddammit!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 09, 2010, 04:59:46 AM
Um...

How common is this practise?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Mar 09, 2010, 11:02:11 AM
This Game will have everything.  :D I already love this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 09, 2010, 05:29:06 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 09, 2010, 04:59:46 AM
Um...

How common is this practise?

Extremely. Among my friends, anyway. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PLEXI on Mar 09, 2010, 06:19:30 PM
I'm not a big fan of the Halo series...but Reach has definitely sparked my interest. The incredible amount of options being included with the game, and eventual DLC looks uber promising.  That and I love the old school Mark V armor, and Elites. Glad to see a return to the roots with all the modern sensibilities..... and Forge.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 09, 2010, 06:25:00 PM
I believe it's Mark IV armor, but I could be wrong.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Navaha on Mar 10, 2010, 04:31:38 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Mar 09, 2010, 06:25:00 PM
I believe it's Mark IV armor, but I could be wrong.

Mark IV is the armor in Halo Wars, Mark V is the armor in Halo: CE, Mark VI is the armor in Halo 2 and Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 10, 2010, 07:14:40 AM
I know, but none of the armor in any of the trailers looks like Mark V to me, hence why I thought it was Mark IV. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Mar 10, 2010, 12:41:06 PM
It's none of those. It's variations of Spartan III armour, only Spartan IIs can wear MJOLNIR. There's only one II in the game, Jorge, and you can't play as him.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 11, 2010, 09:06:01 AM
Ah, Aeus and your wonderous knowledge. :D

Thanks for clearing that up. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Navaha on Mar 11, 2010, 02:11:25 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Mar 10, 2010, 12:41:06 PM
It's none of those. It's variations of Spartan III armour, only Spartan IIs can wear MJOLNIR. There's only one II in the game, Jorge, and you can't play as him.

The Spartan IIIs were given the same augments as the Spartan IIs (with the exception of Gamma company), so they can wear MJOLNIR. They just aren't normally given it because it's FAR more expensive than the SPI armor. Besides, it's not really Halo without energy shields. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Mar 11, 2010, 08:07:08 PM
Quote from: Navaha on Mar 11, 2010, 02:11:25 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Mar 10, 2010, 12:41:06 PM
It's none of those. It's variations of Spartan III armour, only Spartan IIs can wear MJOLNIR. There's only one II in the game, Jorge, and you can't play as him.

The Spartan IIIs were given the same augments as the Spartan IIs (with the exception of Gamma company), so they can wear MJOLNIR. They just aren't normally given it because it's FAR more expensive than the SPI armor. Besides, it's not really Halo without energy shields. :P
Or stamina. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Mar 15, 2010, 01:44:36 AM
Picked up Tartarus from the 7th McHalo wave. Glad to say quality control is back and in full swing. Zero and I mean ZERO problems.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BENDIDAT on Mar 15, 2010, 01:49:06 AM
I like Halo but i like real shooters like Call Of Duty Modern War Fare or Gears of war games like that which include the the new Avp game ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2010, 04:54:05 AM
What's a 'real' shooter?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2010, 07:27:01 AM
Apparantly not Halo. :P

The entire basis of the game is to shoot aliens in the face, oh no. That's not a shooter, no way. ::)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 15, 2010, 07:23:49 PM
IMO, Halo is a real shooter. COD is no fun at all. People tell me its because I'm bad at it (which I am), but even if I was good, its just not fun. I'm not super good at Halo, and I die more than I kill, but the game is sooooo fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Mar 15, 2010, 08:24:53 PM
Quote from: BENDIDAT on Mar 15, 2010, 01:49:06 AM
I like Halo but i like real shooters like Call Of Duty Modern War Fare or Gears of war games like that which include the the new Avp game ;D
What? ??? Halo would beat MW2 any time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2010, 09:39:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 15, 2010, 07:23:49 PM
IMO, Halo is a real shooter. COD is no fun at all. People tell me its because I'm bad at it (which I am), but even if I was good, its just not fun. I'm not super good at Halo, and I die more than I kill, but the game is sooooo fun.
I'm the same.  :D

Quote from: Cal427eb on Mar 15, 2010, 08:24:53 PM
Quote from: BENDIDAT on Mar 15, 2010, 01:49:06 AM
I like Halo but i like real shooters like Call Of Duty Modern War Fare or Gears of war games like that which include the the new Avp game ;D
What? ??? Halo would beat MW2 any time.

Agreed.  :)

But this isn't a Halo vs COD thread, so back on topic, people?  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Mar 15, 2010, 09:42:05 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2010, 09:39:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 15, 2010, 07:23:49 PM
IMO, Halo is a real shooter. COD is no fun at all. People tell me its because I'm bad at it (which I am), but even if I was good, its just not fun. I'm not super good at Halo, and I die more than I kill, but the game is sooooo fun.
I'm the same.  :D

Quote from: Cal427eb on Mar 15, 2010, 08:24:53 PM
Quote from: BENDIDAT on Mar 15, 2010, 01:49:06 AM
I like Halo but i like real shooters like Call Of Duty Modern War Fare or Gears of war games like that which include the the new Avp game ;D
What? ??? Halo would beat MW2 any time.

Agreed.  :)

But this isn't a Halo vs COD thread, so back on topic, people?  ;D
Ok. Halo=WINZ

Anyone else love the new specialties which are new and improved equipment?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2010, 09:45:29 PM
I do. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 16, 2010, 10:39:42 AM
Yessss. Can't wait for the Forerunner Trilogy and for Reach!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2010, 03:49:52 PM
Does Reach have a definite release date yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Danger Close on Mar 16, 2010, 06:32:21 PM
NeoGaf'ers seem to think Sept 14/10 is the date. The Bungie website says nothing, so I don't know where they got that from. But the big names on Gaf seem confident.... Sept. 14/10
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Mar 16, 2010, 08:26:18 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Mar 16, 2010, 06:32:21 PM
NeoGaf'ers seem to think Sept 14/10 is the date. The Bungie website says nothing, so I don't know where they got that from. But the big names on Gaf seem confident.... Sept. 14/10
Nice! 4 days after my Birthday!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 19, 2010, 10:14:16 PM
Halo and Mass Effect have a baby, and it comes out like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJgv94IMNCw
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 19, 2010, 10:18:27 PM
That is a very apt description. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Mar 23, 2010, 09:27:32 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 15, 2010, 07:23:49 PM
IMO, Halo is a real shooter. COD is no fun at all. People tell me its because I'm bad at it (which I am), but even if I was good, its just not fun. I'm not super good at Halo, and I die more than I kill, but the game is sooooo fun.

You can't be good at Call of Duty, so don't keep yourself up at night. It's all about the luck of the draw as to who sees who first.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 23, 2010, 09:38:31 PM
Not really, I myself got shot at by two guys and I still managed to wipe them out one time, I will admit this has only happened once.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Mar 31, 2010, 01:12:16 AM
There's a lot of new stuff in Reach's matchmaking system.

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_031910
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Mar 31, 2010, 06:50:00 AM
I was in target today and saw:
http://www.spawn.com/toys/product.aspx?product=4172
I grabbed one and brought it home. The thing so far has eluded most over at the Halo toy forums, so they may be tough to get as no one saw them coming. There was no pictures on any of the others packaging and it was only recently announced on Spawn.com. QC is back up!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 06:57:31 PM
Some Screenshots of mine. I'm the EOD guy. :)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109121391-Medium.jpg&hash=e3ce7d1d19e4f41e6c87bcfeb081ab1aff6503de)

Hammer magic!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109121081-Medium.jpg&hash=dd8ff4300430c4ad3b7d21a28655661d67c06e39)

Not only is the hammer huge, but the stance that we're in is even funnier seeing as the blue guy is actually a girl. :D

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109121515-Medium.jpg&hash=1ea92a71b88be7231b48a70654f004e8e973a953)

Epic death.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109121153-Medium.jpg&hash=95c0c314b62248217d7cd0abf063fa5af5ccb92a)

;D

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109120945-Medium.jpg&hash=ddd5a0edf0a4182a9d30d258616de3f5c5f8ddab)

My guy is gonna need a new one. :(

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109119945-Medium.jpg&hash=cbdbcea8d85122a6a79db3c02d02c2bcfba017c9)

Catch!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109119783-Medium.jpg&hash=3fdd0cdb3ab0ca3ebfa2d2a5946ada34c3498d91)

Distortion!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109119613-Medium.jpg&hash=4fb4923bca66db136f5a4b51823601f706f00612)

Peek-a-boo!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109120644-Medium.jpg&hash=58428c8707c8a24e15bee0fd797c01a1400e6a65)

Satan!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2F109121866-Medium.jpg&hash=1ad44fcb3aadb172b96a333ce4d70fd3cdee8bad)

Union of Blood

*Fixed*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 04, 2010, 06:59:47 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 06:57:31 PM
Some Screenshots of mine. I'm the EOD guy. :)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3D42732A568F8E7CCF2943809A02396C5E&hash=fab162c260ebaad01e3472de2fa6287e41229d67)

Hammer magic!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3D208586AEA3C64D39B29D848C66C0A0B9&hash=1e4442a1d62c4b7e16cdafb71cf5038ab62a53e8)

Not only is the hammer huge, but the stance that we're in is even funnier seeing as the blue guy is actually a girl. :D

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3DA0FCA77DF58C15C1B58AC0E669716EEF&hash=9b0193ee7fa65a584f36b7ad6e975629b2913d31)

Epic death.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3D0FAD0B99FF8D06C1E4274D65ECBC45C9&hash=30ac0661d0ac328987115519b73b3142ee5c2b55)

;D


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3D60DEF97C52CC1349E86AB42A72C06227&hash=608b77926879970a9244ac5de43a66bdc3fac1da)

My guy is gonna need a new one. :(

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3DD63646065B0D841461932337294E4AC1&hash=6609d4a9d612880d926bb5e0dbe301aed5718c6a)

Catch!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3D73495525BDEE6F646FDE0AAAE0FF9297&hash=85141d097b48bfb18eb74f8e960023f54b951ea1)
Distortion!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3DB7561FB8DA29EDC8BF7ED6A14DDE0C42&hash=28393734b99e92792380eddf26aa654fa6ad375d)

Peek-a-boo!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3D1A1C868757E63BDA70A437FDDFAA0C3F&hash=9c609e34d0933af460d8afcbdf76e144e65c2b0a)

Satan!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Fsize%3Dmedium%26amp%3Bssid%3D4D1D1D9EC8B7DF61C659A6F00E188781&hash=09f20ae84cec417050d236702122b2f3e126d91e)

Union of Blood
Is it supposed to be the same picture that is not found ?  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:01:33 PM
I can see them, eh. I'll upload 'em to Photobucket. Brb.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 04, 2010, 07:06:39 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:01:33 PM
I can see them, eh. I'll upload 'em to Photobucket. Brb.
For me they just look like a freak with a finger in his mouth with screenshot not found on it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:07:48 PM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 04, 2010, 07:06:39 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:01:33 PM
I can see them, eh. I'll upload 'em to Photobucket. Brb.
For me they just look like a freak with a finger in his mouth with screenshot not found on it.

Fixed now. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 04, 2010, 07:17:29 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:07:48 PM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 04, 2010, 07:06:39 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:01:33 PM
I can see them, eh. I'll upload 'em to Photobucket. Brb.
For me they just look like a freak with a finger in his mouth with screenshot not found on it.

Fixed now. :)
Yer good pictures :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:18:15 PM
Thanks. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 04, 2010, 07:21:06 PM
I take it your the blue guy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:23:38 PM
No, the grey guy. The EOD guy, as I said before. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 04, 2010, 07:35:42 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:23:38 PM
No, the grey guy. The EOD guy, as I said before. :D
Oh what is EOD is it a halo term cause I have only ever played halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 05, 2010, 11:11:57 AM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 04, 2010, 07:35:42 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:23:38 PM
No, the grey guy. The EOD guy, as I said before. :D
Oh what is EOD is it a halo term cause I have only ever played halo 2.
Oh, sorry, my mistake. ;D

EOD is an unlockable armor type in Halo 3. You get it for completing the game on Legendary. It looks kinda like a gorilla and a Stormtrooper. :)

EOD Armor (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Mark_VI_MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/EOD_variant)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 05, 2010, 11:20:56 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 05, 2010, 11:11:57 AM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 04, 2010, 07:35:42 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 04, 2010, 07:23:38 PM
No, the grey guy. The EOD guy, as I said before. :D
Oh what is EOD is it a halo term cause I have only ever played halo 2.
Oh, sorry, my mistake. ;D

EOD is an unlockable armor type in Halo 3. You get it for completing the game on Legendary. It looks kinda like a gorilla and a Stormtrooper. :)

EOD Armor (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Mark_VI_MJOLNIR_Powered_Assault_Armor/EOD_variant)
Oh sweet it looks really awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 05, 2010, 11:21:13 AM
I use EOD! Other players flee in fear from my glowing eyes and facial handlebars!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 05, 2010, 11:25:05 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 05, 2010, 11:21:13 AM
I use EOD! Other players flee in fear from my glowing eyes and facial handlebars!  :D

:D

Players flee from my terrible skills and poor aim!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 05, 2010, 11:31:24 AM
I'm sure you're not that bad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 05, 2010, 11:58:51 AM
True, although I can never seem to beat anybody. My aim isn't terrible, but I can never get more than two kills without a swift death inbetween.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 05, 2010, 12:00:50 PM
I think that's the same with the grand majority of Halo players.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 05, 2010, 03:06:06 PM
Played some Custom Games today with Bone Crusher, who doesn't visit here very often. He has this 'Jenga' map, you're all on a floating platform on Standoff, hovering over the cliff. There are gravity cannons all aimed at you, with a variety of nasty scenery ready to be launched at you by an angry zombie, at least I imagine him to be angry. He is throwing forklifts and radio antennas at you so you must have pissed in his cereal or something, anyway, the aim of the game is to stay alive on board this floating platform of doom (which gets weaker and weaker as more and more debris are thrown at you, it's made of barricades you see).

It's very fun. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 07, 2010, 10:02:48 PM
I like the Security armour myself. I haven't played in awhile though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 07, 2010, 10:06:40 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Apr 05, 2010, 03:06:06 PM
Played some Custom Games today with Bone Crusher, who doesn't visit here very often. He has this 'Jenga' map, you're all on a floating platform on Standoff, hovering over the cliff. There are gravity cannons all aimed at you, with a variety of nasty scenery ready to be launched at you by an angry zombie, at least I imagine him to be angry. He is throwing forklifts and radio antennas at you so you must have pissed in his cereal or something, anyway, the aim of the game is to stay alive on board this floating platform of doom (which gets weaker and weaker as more and more debris are thrown at you, it's made of barricades you see).

It's very fun. ;D
I think I went on that at a mates . It was fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 10, 2010, 03:00:13 PM
So, I loved Halo Evolutions, the book. And I'm enjoying the motion comics they are putting out so far. I think that they should release a DVD with the motion comics, like they did for Halo Legends. I would definitely buy it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Danger Close on Apr 13, 2010, 10:41:44 PM
19 days left....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 13, 2010, 11:13:03 PM
Until what, exactly. It couldn't possibly be the release of a long-awaited beta.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 13, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
:'( :'( :'( Tomorrow is the last day for Halo 2 online.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 14, 2010, 12:21:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 13, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
:'( :'( :'( Tomorrow is the last day for Halo 2 online.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tvguide.com%2Fimages%2Fpgimg%2Fbattlestar-galactica129.jpg&hash=113a3a517149759673902f37e3a1b00695c1eb53)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSyAlF_UrsE

For years it has been played..
And for years will memories of it stay in our minds..
So say we all!

Every Fan: "So say we all!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 14, 2010, 12:28:04 AM
Uh... I never played.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 14, 2010, 01:08:09 AM
I played Halo 2 online today. For the first time.  :D

I thought - Hell, it's now or never; and it was fun to see where it all began (apart from the hour it took to download the compulsory, five year old map packs), and it is sad to see it and everything else old Xbox Live wise get shut down. Forever.

The music that plays at the end of Alien 3 springs to mind...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 14, 2010, 02:11:55 AM
Now you've made me sad. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 14, 2010, 07:07:19 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 13, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
:'( :'( :'( Tomorrow is the last day for Halo 2 online.

Why are the servers being shut down?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 14, 2010, 10:09:31 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 14, 2010, 07:07:19 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 13, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
:'( :'( :'( Tomorrow is the last day for Halo 2 online.

Why are the servers being shut down?
They do that to most games when there aren't as much players. It saves money.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 14, 2010, 10:55:44 AM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 14, 2010, 10:09:31 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 14, 2010, 07:07:19 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 13, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
:'( :'( :'( Tomorrow is the last day for Halo 2 online.

Why are the servers being shut down?
They do that to most games when there aren't as much players. It saves money.

The servers for the whole XBox are being shut down, not just Halo 2. I think it is to make the 360s live better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 14, 2010, 12:50:38 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 14, 2010, 10:55:44 AM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 14, 2010, 10:09:31 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 14, 2010, 07:07:19 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 13, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
:'( :'( :'( Tomorrow is the last day for Halo 2 online.

Why are the servers being shut down?
They do that to most games when there aren't as much players. It saves money.

The servers for the whole XBox are being shut down, not just Halo 2. I think it is to make the 360s live better.
Well they still do it for most games even new games ;) Madden 08 severs got or are getting shut down.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Danger Close on Apr 16, 2010, 04:26:31 PM
Pretty impresive that a game that old - 6 years - would still have such a following.

Halo Reach better live up to the hype.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Apr 16, 2010, 04:50:48 PM
Quote from: Danger Close on Apr 16, 2010, 04:26:31 PM
Pretty impresive that a game that old - 6 years - would still have such a following.

Halo Reach better live up to the hype.

Dude its not just Halo 2, there are tons of people who are still playing Halo 1 on PC.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 17, 2010, 09:17:49 AM
The GTTV footage is all up in pure, beautiful HD on the site now!

Click me. Come on. Do it. I saw you eyeing me up back there. Don't act like you didn't. (http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/89?ch=1&sd=1_hd)

This game is looking amazing to such a great extent!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ScoobySnax on Apr 17, 2010, 01:18:36 PM
Loving the kill animations.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 17, 2010, 02:24:53 PM
AWESOME!

And I filmed my final game of Halo 2. It was on Coagulation, which was fitting since Blood Gulch is my all time favorite map. I'll upload the video later.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 17, 2010, 02:47:37 PM
This game is going to kick so much ass ;D I'm really thrilled that Bungie really wants to make a fresh game, and that's why I want to get it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 17, 2010, 05:54:19 PM
I feel the excitement I had when I first played Halo being reinvigorated. I love how the Elites and Spartans aren't identical gameplay-wise anymore.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 18, 2010, 07:18:28 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 17, 2010, 05:54:19 PM
I feel the excitement I had when I first played Halo being reinvigorated. I love how the Elites and Spartans aren't identical gameplay-wise anymore.

They weren't in Halo 3 either. Elites could throw equipment off the side of hornets. :P


Seriously, though, I really can't wait for this beta. Almost hereeee!

And I miss Halo 2, as well. :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Apr 18, 2010, 10:21:27 PM
Halo 1 on PC hands down... still the best !


and when the hell is halo 3 coming to PC? hmmm
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Apr 19, 2010, 02:47:14 AM
Quote from: x-M-x on Apr 18, 2010, 10:21:27 PM
and when the hell is halo 3 coming to PC? hmmm

Uh . . . never, in fact.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Apr 19, 2010, 03:39:39 PM
I'm still waiting for Halo 3 to make it to the PC too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 19, 2010, 04:32:06 PM
Quote from: cloverfan98 on Apr 19, 2010, 03:39:39 PM
I'm still waiting for Halo 3 to make it to the PC too.
Doubt it will ever happen
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 19, 2010, 05:51:38 PM
People said the same of Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 19, 2010, 06:04:28 PM
How long after halo 2 released did it come out on pc
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 19, 2010, 06:14:14 PM
3 years. And it was tied to Vista, since you couldn't play it on any other O/S thanks to Microsoft's tied selling.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 19, 2010, 06:32:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 19, 2010, 06:14:14 PM
3 years. And it was tied to Vista, since you couldn't play it on any other O/S thanks to Microsoft's tied selling.
I take it being tied to vista is s bad move.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 19, 2010, 07:58:59 PM
Tied selling is illegal, so yes. They were almost sued once, I remember.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Apr 20, 2010, 01:33:02 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 19, 2010, 07:58:59 PM
Tied selling is illegal, so yes. They were almost sued once, I remember.

lol, i think HALO 3 will be designed for "Windows 8" when thats out, and that get released in 2012.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 20, 2010, 03:54:44 PM
Quote from: cloverfan98 on Apr 19, 2010, 03:39:39 PM
I'm still waiting for Halo 3 to make it to the PC too.
Have fun waiting a long time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 20, 2010, 11:47:15 PM
Master Chief Sings (http://uk.video.ign.com/dor/articles/958530/best-of-the-web/videos/bestofweb_prt_masterchief_41910.html)

:)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 21, 2010, 11:16:54 AM
Got xbox live just 2 weeks ago in prep for the Reach beta among other things of course, just less than 2 weeks left. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 21, 2010, 01:09:27 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 20, 2010, 11:47:15 PM
Master Chief Sings (http://uk.video.ign.com/dor/articles/958530/best-of-the-web/videos/bestofweb_prt_masterchief_41910.html)

:)

SOOOOOOO EPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Apr 22, 2010, 10:12:09 PM
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/22453/New-Halo-Reach-ViDoc-Carnage-Carnivale/
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/22454/Breakdown-of-Halo-Reach-Retail-Versions/
I'm totally shelling out for the Legendary version. It's right near my B-day, so I may not hae to pay for it at all.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 22, 2010, 10:15:27 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 20, 2010, 11:47:15 PM
Master Chief Sings (http://uk.video.ign.com/dor/articles/958530/best-of-the-web/videos/bestofweb_prt_masterchief_41910.html)

:)

TJ, you've done it again. You win the internet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 22, 2010, 10:15:40 PM
Geez, an actual statue...Halo 3 LE, eat your heart out!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 22, 2010, 10:33:20 PM
The video won't work right for me (I'll watch later) but woah! O.O That set is awesome! Very, very expensive, but awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 22, 2010, 11:47:05 PM
I'm so excited, I'm getting my 360 this Saturday ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 22, 2010, 11:56:31 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg-WFkkKOaU
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 23, 2010, 12:00:39 AM
Ya well...Halo Reach is too awesome to pass up. Doubt I'll drop $100 on the LE though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 23, 2010, 12:07:22 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 22, 2010, 10:15:27 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 20, 2010, 11:47:15 PM
Master Chief Sings (http://uk.video.ign.com/dor/articles/958530/best-of-the-web/videos/bestofweb_prt_masterchief_41910.html)

:)

TJ, you've done it again. You win the internet.

Many thanks, but I just couldn't handle that much power.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 23, 2010, 12:08:14 AM
We could share it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 23, 2010, 12:09:46 AM
And rule the internet as Mullet Cop and Helmet Guy...

Tempting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 23, 2010, 12:13:50 AM
With a Brit and a Canuck, we could enforce the rules of British English! Colour, honour, and favourite all have U's! Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 23, 2010, 12:22:16 AM
Mmm, 'kay. Right after another game of Lone Wolves.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 23, 2010, 12:23:08 AM
But of course.

(I like this; it's been awhile since we've wasted thread space.)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Apr 23, 2010, 12:23:16 AM
As much as i want the limited edition, there's no way I'm dropping that much money on it. Gotta have some self-restraint.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Apr 23, 2010, 12:28:11 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 22, 2010, 10:15:40 PM
Geez, an actual statue...Halo 3 LE, eat your heart out!

I read this before seeing the link. And i thought you meant a proper, proper statue. Like an 8ft tall Spartan. Needless to say im disappointed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Apr 23, 2010, 12:38:25 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Apr 23, 2010, 12:28:11 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 22, 2010, 10:15:40 PM
Geez, an actual statue...Halo 3 LE, eat your heart out!

I read this before seeing the link. And i thought you meant a proper, proper statue. Like an 8ft tall Spartan. Needless to say im disappointed.

I think you might have gotten your expectations set just a tad high.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Apr 23, 2010, 12:41:59 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Apr 23, 2010, 12:38:25 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Apr 23, 2010, 12:28:11 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 22, 2010, 10:15:40 PM
Geez, an actual statue...Halo 3 LE, eat your heart out!

I read this before seeing the link. And i thought you meant a proper, proper statue. Like an 8ft tall Spartan. Needless to say im disappointed.

I think you might have gotten your expectations set just a tad high.

Well when someone uses the phrase 'actual' statue. I think big, not a tiny little thing like that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 23, 2010, 02:18:53 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Apr 23, 2010, 12:41:59 AM
I think big, not a tiny little thing like that.

That's what she said.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 23, 2010, 12:40:43 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 22, 2010, 10:15:27 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 20, 2010, 11:47:15 PM
Master Chief Sings (http://uk.video.ign.com/dor/articles/958530/best-of-the-web/videos/bestofweb_prt_masterchief_41910.html)

:)

TJ, you've done it again. You win the internet.

You can't do that! TJ Doc already gave me the internet!
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 14, 2010, 01:13:36 AM
You, good sir, have just won the internet.
in this topic: http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=31444.0 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=31444.0)

NOw, about Halo Reach. That $150 version is AMAZING! O.O But, I think I'm going to have to settle for the $60 version. :'( Oh well, at least I still get the game. :) Can't wait for the Beta next month! :D :D :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MadassAlex on Apr 23, 2010, 01:53:30 PM
Guys, I just watched Halo: Legends.

Halo fans everywhere have my consolation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Spaghetti on Apr 23, 2010, 02:58:17 PM
Hey man, I loved Odd One Out.

That shit was hilarious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MadassAlex on Apr 23, 2010, 03:05:56 PM
I have to agree, that was a brilliant deconstruction of DBZ-style anime.

But the rest of the movie (?) took itself far too seriously and hit you over the head far too much with its morals. Any goddamned cartoon that out-and-out tells me what I can think and what I should feel can go f**k itself, frankly. And as much as I think pretty women are brilliant, Legends seemed to think that using one was an automatic pass to audience-sympathyville.

So essentially the whole thing assumed I was shallow and tried to tell me what to think. Not even hipsters are this f**king pretentious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 23, 2010, 03:56:09 PM
I liked Legends. I didn't see too much wrong with it, and found it enjoyable for the most part.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Apr 23, 2010, 06:39:09 PM
Quote from: Dachande on Apr 23, 2010, 12:41:59 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Apr 23, 2010, 12:38:25 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Apr 23, 2010, 12:28:11 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 22, 2010, 10:15:40 PM
Geez, an actual statue...Halo 3 LE, eat your heart out!

I read this before seeing the link. And i thought you meant a proper, proper statue. Like an 8ft tall Spartan. Needless to say im disappointed.

I think you might have gotten your expectations set just a tad high.

Well when someone uses the phrase 'actual' statue. I think big, not a tiny little thing like that.

Fair enough, but I think if we were getting an "actual" statue, we'd all drown in the river of nerdgasmic fury.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Apr 23, 2010, 11:25:31 PM
There's a toy store around here in Amsterdam with a statue... sure, it's not 8 feet tall, but I guesstimate it to be at least 6 feet. Which is still awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2010, 01:03:03 AM
NEW LIVE ACTION TRAILER!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1WHmEnS8lw
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 01:05:54 AM
It doesn't take much to become a cyborg super soldier, does it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2010, 01:08:07 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 01:05:54 AM
It doesn't take much to become a cyborg super soldier, does it?

If you notice, they cut away quick before showing the needles going in. Maybe we can expect an extended version like with the ODST live action video.

With Landfall, We are ODST, and now Birth of a Spartan, I really wish a live action Halo movie would be made!

EDIT: 1000 POSTS! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 01:12:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2010, 01:08:07 AM
EDIT: 1000 POSTS! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78O7ON7V1Ik
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2010, 01:13:38 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 01:12:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2010, 01:08:07 AM
EDIT: 1000 POSTS! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78O7ON7V1Ik

Couldn't have made my 1,000th post any better! Thanks for using a Tremors quote! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 01:14:24 AM
I aim to please. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Apr 29, 2010, 03:11:28 AM
Live Action Reach Trailer:
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/22478/Check-Out-Halo-Reach-Birth-of-a-Spartan/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 29, 2010, 04:11:15 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 01:05:54 AM
It doesn't take much to become a cyborg super soldier, does it?
The Spartan III's were much easier to train and produce and had 90-100% success rate after surgery unlike the SII's which had a 40-50% failure rate during the augmentation procedures.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 04:18:43 PM
... Ah.  All is clear.

Oh, and I'm assuming you've all heard the news?

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/108/1086793p1.html
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Apr 29, 2010, 06:07:32 PM
Landfall was the best halo short imo.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2010, 01:08:07 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 01:05:54 AM
It doesn't take much to become a cyborg super soldier, does it?

If you notice, they cut away quick before showing the needles going in. Maybe we can expect an extended version like with the ODST live action video.

With Landfall, We are ODST, and now Birth of a Spartan, I really wish a live action Halo movie would be made!

EDIT: 1000 POSTS! :D

I have now doubt it will but not for a loooong time. They gotta agree on a budget thats not astronomical and all that good stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2010, 06:40:29 PM
In case anyone hasn't seen them all, or wants to compare them quickly, here are the three live action Halo videos.
Halo Landfall
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxdvGO1oOF0
We are ODST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPgN-sNuj64
Birth of a Spartan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1WHmEnS8lw

Anyone know if Birth of a Spartan is on the XBox Live Marketplace yet? I have Landfall and We are ODST on my hard drive, and I want Birth of a Spartan.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2010, 06:59:00 PM
I found the extended version! This one is a little more graphic with the needles, if that kind of thing bothers you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ICKzkTyv0
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 07:04:36 PM
I don't think his head would fit the helmet.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 29, 2010, 07:08:30 PM
I'm not even a big fan off Halo but ^that is epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Friendly Wise on Apr 29, 2010, 07:58:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2010, 06:59:00 PM
I found the extended version! This one is a little more graphic with the needles, if that kind of thing bothers you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8ICKzkTyv0

God, I wish they would go ahead and make a Halo movie already.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 29, 2010, 10:47:03 PM
NA* Yeah birth of a Spartan is on Live.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 29, 2010, 10:52:31 PM
I still think Landfall is the best of them all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 29, 2010, 10:57:06 PM
Indeed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Apr 29, 2010, 11:28:10 PM
Uh . . . guys? I'm currently playing the Reach beta. My gamertag is DragoMorph if you wish to double check on that. PM me if you're interested in getting it early (for free, to boot).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 29, 2010, 11:46:33 PM
Oh my! Call the police! The FBI! Microsoft! Someone's stealing! :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 29, 2010, 11:55:21 PM
I think you'd call Microsoft before the FBI.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2010, 12:43:04 AM
Some people got the beta early from codes. I myself forgot to enter the contests, so I have to wait until the third :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Apr 30, 2010, 12:44:13 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2010, 12:43:04 AM
Some people got the beta early from codes. I myself forgot to enter the contests, so I have to wait until the third :(

Nope, there's a promotion running to get it on. A "backdoor" of sorts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Friendly Wise on Apr 30, 2010, 02:10:04 AM
I thought anyone who bought Halo: ODST were getting a beta copy first before everyone else?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 30, 2010, 02:21:59 AM
People with Halo 3: ODST are the only ones getting the Beta, unless you're one of the few Xbox Live members who get selected randomly to participate.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 30, 2010, 03:10:06 AM
Anyone know if we'll be able to set up parties in the Beta? Im thinking we can get some AVPGalaxy members together for some Reach goodness.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 03:44:19 AM
Speaking of ODST, is it worth buying? Or is it one of those games only die-hard fans of the series would enjoy?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 30, 2010, 04:17:10 AM
Worth buying if it weren't $60. More like a $30 game. Perhaps a rental.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 30, 2010, 06:18:26 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 03:44:19 AM
Speaking of ODST, is it worth buying? Or is it one of those games only die-hard fans of the series would enjoy?

I really enjoyed it, it's very different from Halo 3 but it's not for everybody and I've known people who hated it, so if I were you, I would rent it first and see if you like it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2010, 10:53:00 AM
I love it. It's a new, fun campaign, and an awesome new game mode, plus all the Halo 3 DLCs if you don't have those.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 30, 2010, 01:34:20 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 03:44:19 AM
Speaking of ODST, is it worth buying? Or is it one of those games only die-hard fans of the series would enjoy?

I waited and got it off Amazon for £15, so I can definitely say it was worth it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 30, 2010, 02:14:48 PM
Yeah, it was a fun little change of pace, but it was not worth the price of a full game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 30, 2010, 02:29:50 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 03:44:19 AM
Speaking of ODST, is it worth buying? Or is it one of those games only die-hard fans of the series would enjoy?
I actually like the SP campaign in ODST much more than H3's, mostly because i just can't stand the flood and i enjoy battling covie scum in the streets etc more often than other levels in the previous games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Apr 30, 2010, 03:38:26 PM
Quote from: Razz on Apr 30, 2010, 02:29:50 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 03:44:19 AM
Speaking of ODST, is it worth buying? Or is it one of those games only die-hard fans of the series would enjoy?
I actually like the SP campaign in ODST much more than H3's, mostly because i just can't stand the flood and i enjoy battling covie scum in the streets etc more often than other levels in the previous games.

Im w/ u man, ODST is my fav halo game because well playing as MC is cool and all but I always thought it would be cool playing just a regular soldier fighting the covenant. Also firefight is a ton of fun could spend hours playing that and I could care less about the 2nd MP disc w/ all the mp maps known to man. Not a fan of the online. Having said that I do think Halo:Reach is gonna kick some serious ass between the new loadouts, re-designed weapons and armor abilities not to mention the cool story of how reach actually fell, just a win win imo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 04:15:39 PM
Quote from: Razz on Apr 30, 2010, 02:29:50 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 03:44:19 AM
Speaking of ODST, is it worth buying? Or is it one of those games only die-hard fans of the series would enjoy?
I actually like the SP campaign in ODST much more than H3's, mostly because i just can't stand the flood and i enjoy battling covie scum in the streets etc more often than other levels in the previous games.

Does it at least feel like a different game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Apr 30, 2010, 05:17:50 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 04:15:39 PM
Quote from: Razz on Apr 30, 2010, 02:29:50 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 03:44:19 AM
Speaking of ODST, is it worth buying? Or is it one of those games only die-hard fans of the series would enjoy?
I actually like the SP campaign in ODST much more than H3's, mostly because i just can't stand the flood and i enjoy battling covie scum in the streets etc more often than other levels in the previous games.

Does it at least feel like a different game?


Yeah a little bit, for starters you cant jump like 50 feet in the air and there's health pick ups. It feels a little different but it's pretty much your standard halo experience through and through. Should check it out, imo I kinda like it better than the previous halos'.

If you cant make up your mind check out this vid review from GT

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-halo-3-odst/56112
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 05:44:18 PM
Thanks for that. I think I'll pick it up after all!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Apr 30, 2010, 05:54:31 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 30, 2010, 05:44:18 PM
Thanks for that. I think I'll pick it up after all!

Cool, I know alot of people were pissed that there was no MC but honestly I'd rather play a hardend soldier/ODST than a huge ass tank w/ legs super soldier. Not putting MC down or anything just not my thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 30, 2010, 06:03:32 PM
I enjoyed the banter in ODST. It was cheesy, but very likeable (and that goes for the characters too.)

Spoiler
Moments like this were great. Action, a little drama and some comic relief. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGdhtDIVJzY
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Apr 30, 2010, 06:04:34 PM
Lover off all Halo cutscenes especially Wars
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 01, 2010, 02:04:18 AM
Doom, since you seem to be enjoying 3 and getting ODST, have you played Halo Wars? As a Halo fan I would recommend it. Before Wars I  have never played an RTS in my life, so you don't need to be an RTS fan to get into the game, but it should be great if you are one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 01, 2010, 06:47:01 AM
I just finished Halo 3. Again: fun, but nothing special. Certainly not like Halo 2 was so I give it an 8/10. Good to know Chief survives. Not going to play Wars; I heard it was terrible. Besides, I'm not a fan of console-based RTS games. Can't play one without a mouse.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 01, 2010, 12:13:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 01, 2010, 06:47:01 AM
I just finished Halo 3. Again: fun, but nothing special. Certainly not like Halo 2 was so I give it an 8/10. Good to know Chief survives. Not going to play Wars; I heard it was terrible. Besides, I'm not a fan of console-based RTS games. Can't play one without a mouse.

I've only heard average to good reviews on Halo Wars. The only people that seemed to hate it the people that thought OmG!!1111!!!! NO MASTUR CHEEF????/??!? And for it to work on the XBox, the controls were easily simplified. Oh well, we all have our own opinions.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on May 01, 2010, 12:52:18 PM
I preferd it but I don't like the constant shooters so it was a nice break
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 01, 2010, 06:59:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q98gcsoyI-g

:)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 01, 2010, 07:07:42 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on May 01, 2010, 07:08:08 PM
 ;D :D :D Nice Vid
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 02, 2010, 12:50:09 AM
Might as well chime in with a bit of first hand knowledge about Reach. Suffice to say, it's f**king awesome. It's essentially the best of Halo 3 and Halo 1 combined, with a ton of new elements to improve them both. The gameplay has it's kinks, but nothing that won't be worked out by the time the full game rolls around. The melee is no longer a go-to attack; it must be used sparingly, as damage no longer transfers. It's a dangerous proposition, because if they have shields, then you'll end up looking like a fool while they capitalize on your momentary inability to follow-up. The battles are much more versatile now, what with armor-locker's getting people's attention and the cloaked guys coming up behind, the jet packs raining death from above. The new weapons are great additions, and they all have a very balanced feel. In Halo 3, the only weapons I'd ever see were the Battle Rifle, or if you didn't start with that, the Battle Rifle and Assault Rifle. The most common weapons are still the Assault Rifle and Pistol, but only because those are the most common starting weapons. I always see a variety, and rarely run into the same weapon twice in a short period of time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2010, 12:55:35 AM
Sounds good. Can't wait 'till the third. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 02, 2010, 12:59:02 AM
I won't be home until the fourteenth... so imma' going to get my arse handed to me.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2010, 01:10:09 AM
I think I heard the Beta is closing on the 13th. Sorry.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 02, 2010, 01:14:08 AM
I thought it was the 19th. Not a huge deal if I miss it though...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2010, 01:17:16 AM
Damnit, I was trying to make you feel bad!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 02, 2010, 01:20:39 AM
Psst.

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tvgasm.com%2Fshows%2FRHOC%2Fmiddle_finger.jpg&hash=730be063191f4534a91b2537fc0cf081e108fd65)
[close]

:P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 02, 2010, 01:23:47 AM
I hope my XBox is fine on the 3rd! I had 2 red rings yesterday, so I'm letting it rest this weekend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2010, 01:28:33 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on May 02, 2010, 01:20:39 AM
Psst.

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tvgasm.com%2Fshows%2FRHOC%2Fmiddle_finger.jpg&hash=730be063191f4534a91b2537fc0cf081e108fd65)
[close]

:P

Perfectly understandable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 02, 2010, 01:34:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 02, 2010, 01:23:47 AM
I hope my XBox is fine on the 3rd! I had 2 red rings yesterday, so I'm letting it rest this weekend.

That's worrying.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 02, 2010, 01:41:57 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on May 02, 2010, 01:34:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 02, 2010, 01:23:47 AM
I hope my XBox is fine on the 3rd! I had 2 red rings yesterday, so I'm letting it rest this weekend.

That's worrying.

It is. It happened once before, when the same 2 friends were over. Coincidence???

I hope (and think) it will be fine Monday! Can't wait for Reach!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 02, 2010, 05:37:01 AM
I sincerely hope my 360 never RRoDs on me. I've very good at keeping it well-ventilated.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2010, 05:44:18 AM
Considering you just got it, I'm sure it'll be fine for quite a while.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 02, 2010, 06:03:47 AM
I hope so. Those horror stories I've heard have made me a little paranoid :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2010, 06:08:57 AM
Oh, don't listen to them all. My Xbox has been fine for quite some time now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on May 02, 2010, 05:38:57 PM
Who here is going to be able to download the Beta tomorrow?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2010, 05:53:23 PM
Moi. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on May 02, 2010, 06:14:48 PM


Quote from: Remonster on May 02, 2010, 05:38:57 PM
Who here is going to be able to download the Beta tomorrow?


I am, after I get off work that is cant wait to try it out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 02, 2010, 06:15:31 PM
I won't be downloading the beta tomorrow. I already did, on Thursday.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 02, 2010, 06:48:18 PM
Definitely me! Can't wait!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 02, 2010, 07:05:23 PM
I have no school tomorrow, yippee! Reach Beta ftw!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on May 02, 2010, 11:57:30 PM
Gonna jump on the Beta the moment it becomes available although it does suck Invasion won't be up till friday. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on May 03, 2010, 01:28:31 AM
Quote from: Razz on May 02, 2010, 11:57:30 PM
Gonna jump on the Beta the moment it becomes available although it does suck Invasion won't be up till friday. :(

Yeah thats one thing that bugs me, I heard somewhere that the game modes are on a scheduale and not all are playable on certain days. I also thought I heard that the beta itself is on scheduale too like if you missed out playing on a certain time then you gotta wait till the next day or something. Hope thats all bullshit and I miss read.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 03, 2010, 04:13:47 PM
Anyone downloaded yet?  I plan to today sometime during work.  Research!   ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on May 03, 2010, 04:16:51 PM
I was planning on playing a few rounds before work but its not up yet just a preview video. Guess I gotta wait till after work.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 03, 2010, 04:22:23 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 03, 2010, 04:13:47 PM
Anyone downloaded yet?  I plan to today sometime during work.  Research!   ;D

Just because I wish to brag one last time, I have, in fact, downloaded it already. And it is awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 03, 2010, 04:24:18 PM
How were people getting it early?  (Like yourself)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 03, 2010, 04:28:07 PM
There was a backdoor into the beta through use of a company promotion. They closed it hours after people found out you could get through. I was one of the lucky ones that got through early.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on May 03, 2010, 06:19:43 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 03, 2010, 04:13:47 PM
Anyone downloaded yet?  I plan to today sometime during work.  Research!   ;D
Yup i just downloaded it, going to play it later.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 03, 2010, 06:49:11 PM
DOWNLOADING NOW! 3%!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 03, 2010, 07:28:30 PM
XBox keeps getting 2 red rings. No beta for me :/ Gonna have to wait until September. Anyone know how to fix it/where to send it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 03, 2010, 07:34:16 PM
xbox.com
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 03, 2010, 07:42:54 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 03, 2010, 07:34:16 PM
xbox.com

Yeah, I checked there, but it looks to expensive as my XBox is nut under warranty anymore. I may end up getting an arcade and putting my hard drive on it...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 03, 2010, 07:59:29 PM
Beta's so slow. Got into one game after waiting for 15 minutes, then it told me 'Halo Reach Server is unavailable at this time. Please try again later.' I waited 10 minutes, and went back to Dashboard then reloaded ODST up. Nothing. I gave up, it's slower than AvP.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: G8RSG1 on May 03, 2010, 08:07:16 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 03, 2010, 07:59:29 PM
Beta's so slow. Got into one game after waiting for 15 minutes, then it told me 'Halo Reach Server is unavailable at this time. Please try again later.' I waited 10 minutes, and went back to Dashboard then reloaded ODST up. Nothing. I gave up, it's slower than AvP.

Odd, I've been playing for the past two and a half hours or so without absolutely no problems at all. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 03, 2010, 08:17:28 PM
Quote from: G8RSG1 on May 03, 2010, 08:07:16 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 03, 2010, 07:59:29 PM
Beta's so slow. Got into one game after waiting for 15 minutes, then it told me 'Halo Reach Server is unavailable at this time. Please try again later.' I waited 10 minutes, and went back to Dashboard then reloaded ODST up. Nothing. I gave up, it's slower than AvP.

Odd, I've been playing for the past two and a half hours or so without absolutely no problems at all. :P

Thanks for that. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: G8RSG1 on May 03, 2010, 08:29:28 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 03, 2010, 08:17:28 PM
Quote from: G8RSG1 on May 03, 2010, 08:07:16 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 03, 2010, 07:59:29 PM
Beta's so slow. Got into one game after waiting for 15 minutes, then it told me 'Halo Reach Server is unavailable at this time. Please try again later.' I waited 10 minutes, and went back to Dashboard then reloaded ODST up. Nothing. I gave up, it's slower than AvP.

Odd, I've been playing for the past two and a half hours or so without absolutely no problems at all. :P

Thanks for that. :P

If it makes you feel any better, I can't connect to anything now. Karma's a bitch ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 03, 2010, 08:35:25 PM
Actually, it kinda does. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: G8RSG1 on May 03, 2010, 08:36:46 PM
Wait nvm, I'm in again :P I feel bad now, lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 03, 2010, 08:40:04 PM
Saaaaaaaaaaad Faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaace. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on May 03, 2010, 08:41:26 PM
Don't worry Im down too. Which is fine, because I still can't decide on what color i want my spartan to be lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 03, 2010, 08:45:37 PM
Allow me to provide some brief entertainment while you wait.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6NAPeFzA10
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: G8RSG1 on May 03, 2010, 08:47:39 PM
Jeeze, Covy Slayer is nuts. I really want to play invasion

Edit: It's not working again. I should really stop bragging :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 03, 2010, 09:23:17 PM
I got Covy Slayer about six times in a row (didn't realize the gametype was available until today), and every time people vote it in, the server has a failure and sends me back to search for a new match. This happens with all gametypes now, though. I still can't wait to play as Elites.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: G8RSG1 on May 03, 2010, 09:28:15 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on May 03, 2010, 09:23:17 PM
I got Covy Slayer about six times in a row (didn't realize the gametype was available until today), and every time people vote it in, the server has a failure and sends me back to search for a new match. This happens with all gametypes now, though. I still can't wait to play as Elites.

Playing as the Elites is definitely cool, but it is insane! It seemed a lot more fast paced to me, than playing as Spartans.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on May 03, 2010, 10:03:05 PM
QUICK QUESTION!
If I stop my download or turn off the console will it pick up in the same spot and continue downloading again or will it restart completely?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 03, 2010, 10:10:15 PM
Quote from: randy4321 on May 03, 2010, 10:03:05 PM
QUICK QUESTION!
If I stop my download or turn off the console will it pick up in the same spot and continue downloading again or will it restart completely?

Yes, I think so. Mine was doing that, but it was constantly being interrupted by my XBox shutting itself off.

I hate those 2 Red Rings...:/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 03, 2010, 10:14:37 PM
Quote from: randy4321 on May 03, 2010, 10:03:05 PM
QUICK QUESTION!
If I stop my download or turn off the console will it pick up in the same spot and continue downloading again or will it restart completely?

There's a function to have your Xbox keep downloading your downloads after you shut it off, so I suggest you try that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on May 03, 2010, 10:17:08 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 03, 2010, 10:10:15 PM
Quote from: randy4321 on May 03, 2010, 10:03:05 PM
QUICK QUESTION!
If I stop my download or turn off the console will it pick up in the same spot and continue downloading again or will it restart completely?

Yes, I think so. Mine was doing that, but it was constantly being interrupted by my XBox shutting itself off.

I hate those 2 Red Rings...:/
Wow well im screwed if im forced to remove my xbox from the tv its on now. FML.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 04, 2010, 03:01:10 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxlCfJGduis

Plinky plonk.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 04, 2010, 05:03:54 PM
^ Nice videos.  Really liked the Mario Kart one!

I played Reach last night for a while, never had any problems connecting at all.  It was very snappy actually.  Graphics look pretty much like Halo 3 but the new abilities are pretty cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 04, 2010, 06:51:58 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 04, 2010, 05:03:54 PM
Graphics look pretty much like Halo 3

Bwuh?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 04, 2010, 07:52:20 PM
Finally got into multiple games! My friend and I played for a couple of hours on Team Slayer and I went up to Corporal, bought the CQC helmet and both Scout shoulders. :) Sucks that you don't get to keep your armor after the Beta but at least I can look cool whilst it lasts. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 04, 2010, 08:36:24 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on May 04, 2010, 06:51:58 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 04, 2010, 05:03:54 PM
Graphics look pretty much like Halo 3

Bwuh?

Is it that surprising?  Looks really nice and clean but nothing's going to blow you away when compared to Halo 3 and ODST.  At least on multiplayer...  I was playing on a projector though so I'm sure to really compare, I'd need to play it on a regular sized screen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 04, 2010, 08:45:45 PM
I really want to play! I hate red rings. I'm gonna need to bring my ODST to a friends house.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 04, 2010, 08:57:34 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 04, 2010, 08:36:24 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on May 04, 2010, 06:51:58 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 04, 2010, 05:03:54 PM
Graphics look pretty much like Halo 3

Bwuh?

Is it that surprising?  Looks really nice and clean but nothing's going to blow you away when compared to Halo 3 and ODST.  At least on multiplayer...  I was playing on a projector though so I'm sure to really compare, I'd need to play it on a regular sized screen.

I don't know what you're talking about, maybe something's wrong with the projector, but this game is miles away from Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 04, 2010, 09:46:14 PM
It's still in Beta, too. The graphics will probably be better in the final product. Anyways, Reach=favourite Halo game (so far.)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 04, 2010, 09:56:48 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 04, 2010, 09:46:14 PM
It's still in Beta, too. The graphics will probably be better in the final product. Anyways, Reach=favourite Halo game (so far.)

I hope they beef up the weapon selection. Halo 3 might not have had many useful weapons, but the variety was there. Other than that, Reach is one of the greatest console shooters I've played.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on May 05, 2010, 01:16:28 AM
How the hell do you assassinate someone? Ive hit X, B and Y and nothing happend. Do you hold the button or something? Other than that its pretty fun, the new weapons are fun as hell once you get the hang of 'em. Stalker is my fav AA and I cannot stand f#$king jetpacks, the first match I played the whole team just camped on a building acting like Ironman and shit. Its cool though I enjoyed sniping em' outta the sky w/ the new needler rifle. Got some cool pics too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 05, 2010, 01:21:47 AM
RB. You press RB.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on May 05, 2010, 01:38:50 AM
Had to change the control scheme to "Recon" just to be able to function properly. Other than that I'm liking it okay. Kinda annoyed with some things like how people can just deploy the shield and wait on a teammate to come wreck your shit, and I don't like how Stealth f**ks your radar up the ass, but I do like that the Plasma Rifle is actually good, the pistol is on the way to being good again, Jetpacks are fun, and I like the Sword map.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 05, 2010, 01:57:10 AM
Is the pistol's power comparable to either Halo or Halo 2?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on May 05, 2010, 02:00:56 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 05, 2010, 01:21:47 AM
RB. You press RB.

Thanks, thats kinda cool you can stealth kill someone. Where's the game mode they're hyping the shit out of where its elites vs spartans? Im sick of the same TWO maps already.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 05, 2010, 06:38:35 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 05, 2010, 01:57:10 AM
Is the pistol's power comparable to either Halo or Halo 2?

Definiately Halo. I used about half a clip on a Spartan's head and he was down.

My favourite loadout is Jetpack, I love getting the drop on people and having mid-air battles with other Jetpack players, melee battles in the air is suprisingly funny, especially if you win. Their body just falls and falls until- THUD. :D

Guard AKA Invincibility, is useless. My first day playing the Beta I took an enemy's shield down, and he used the Invincibility and couldn't move. I casually walked behind him, as his ability wore off I assassinated him. Another case where it was useless was my brother, on Sword Base, was crossing a bridge and two enemies came from each side of the bridge, he activated his Invincibility they just stood there until it wore off, and then proceeded to just shoot the crap out of him as soon as it ended.

Awesome game, just I think sprint and guard are useless loadouts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 05, 2010, 02:58:44 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on May 04, 2010, 08:57:34 PM
I don't know what you're talking about, maybe something's wrong with the projector, but this game is miles away from Halo 3.

Nope, definitely nothing wrong with the projector.  The game is an improvement, but not the "miles" you speak of.  There's some new tech like motion blur, AA, ambient occlusion, and running slightly higher res (though still not true 720p), but like I said before, nothing is going to "blow you away".  That's okay though.  I've always loved the look of Halo's clean lines and crisp color.

It's still roughly half a year to release, so I'm sure some more upgrades will come, but claiming Reach is miles away from Halo 3/ODST is stretching it.... for miles.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on May 05, 2010, 10:48:32 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 05, 2010, 06:38:35 AM
Guard AKA Invincibility, is useless. My first day playing the Beta I took an enemy's shield down, and he used the Invincibility and couldn't move. I casually walked behind him, as his ability wore off I assassinated him. Another case where it was useless was my brother, on Sword Base, was crossing a bridge and two enemies came from each side of the bridge, he activated his Invincibility they just stood there until it wore off, and then proceeded to just shoot the crap out of him as soon as it ended.

The guy you were playing was a retard, you can choose which way you're facing when you come out of 'Guard mode'. It also recharges your shields when you come out of it. Hardly useless.

And sprint is by far one of the most useful. It's the most effective way to get to those power weapons quickly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 06, 2010, 03:49:36 AM
One thing I came across that baffled me was a dude that was able to constantly do a one hit kill melee attack face to face.  He  seemed to always have this yellowish field around him when he did it.  How does one do that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 06, 2010, 04:13:48 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 06, 2010, 03:49:36 AM
One thing I came across that baffled me was a dude that was able to constantly do a one hit kill melee attack face to face.  He  seemed to always have this yellowish field around him when he did it.  How does one do that?

Yellowish field means low shields I think.

Quote from: Aeus on May 05, 2010, 10:48:32 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 05, 2010, 06:38:35 AM
Guard AKA Invincibility, is useless. My first day playing the Beta I took an enemy's shield down, and he used the Invincibility and couldn't move. I casually walked behind him, as his ability wore off I assassinated him. Another case where it was useless was my brother, on Sword Base, was crossing a bridge and two enemies came from each side of the bridge, he activated his Invincibility they just stood there until it wore off, and then proceeded to just shoot the crap out of him as soon as it ended.

The guy you were playing was a retard, you can choose which way you're facing when you come out of 'Guard mode'. It also recharges your shields when you come out of it. Hardly useless.

And sprint is by far one of the most useful. It's the most effective way to get to those power weapons quickly.

Good to know, although I'll never use Guard or Sprint I'm sure there are people who will put it to use some day. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 06, 2010, 04:30:01 PM
I dunno, no matter what, if we meleed at the same time face to face, he'd kill with one hit even if I have full shield/health...which is something I didn't think was ever possible (I thought it was only ever one hit from behind).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 06, 2010, 04:31:51 PM
I haven't a clue then, sorry. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 06, 2010, 04:31:55 PM
Oh noes! itz teh HAX0RZ!!! derr back!  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 06, 2010, 04:36:55 PM
That was my impulse reaction, but I think he just knows how to do something I don't.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 06, 2010, 06:50:50 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 06, 2010, 04:36:55 PM
That was my impulse reaction, but I think he just knows how to do something I don't.  :P

And apparently something the developers don't, as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on May 07, 2010, 12:05:21 PM
Can't wait for invasion but won't be able to play it tomorrow at the earliest. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 07, 2010, 05:57:58 PM
This sauce is awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpHler0vLXA
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on May 07, 2010, 06:02:10 PM
Now I am kinda sad I do not own an Xbawx.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 08, 2010, 04:05:09 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on May 07, 2010, 05:57:58 PM
This sauce is awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpHler0vLXA

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi787.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fyy151%2FTJDocT84%2FSpaceMarinesseal-of-approval.jpg&hash=4266aa5db1cb3c9c5dc12897cec071d8ba62527e)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on May 08, 2010, 03:29:39 PM
I'm loving the shit out of Invasion, this is all i'm going to play until the Beta closes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on May 08, 2010, 08:38:55 PM
Quote from: Razz on May 08, 2010, 03:29:39 PM
I'm loving the shit out of Invasion, this is all i'm going to play until the Beta closes.

I love it too, but I prefer Invasion Slayer. For some reason on regular invasion, my team never wants to work together. And the one time I came close to winning Invasion as an Elite, my partner team killed me while i was carrying the memory core so that he could get the game winning points. Five feet from the objective marker, Just my luck.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 08, 2010, 09:03:26 PM
Quote from: Razz on May 08, 2010, 03:29:39 PM
I'm loving the shit out of Invasion, this is all i'm going to play until the Beta closes.

As am I.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 09, 2010, 06:15:31 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 08, 2010, 09:03:26 PM
Quote from: Razz on May 08, 2010, 03:29:39 PM
I'm loving the shit out of Invasion, this is all i'm going to play until the Beta closes.

As am I.

It's ridiculously fun to play! :D

I finally completed Halo: Combat Evolved this morning after a couple of months of not playing it, I loved it! The story is miles better than Halo 3's. I'm currently playing Halo 2 on the level The Arbiter.

:)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 17, 2010, 10:48:07 PM
My XBox is working!!! Love Invasion and Reactor Defense! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 17, 2010, 11:59:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 17, 2010, 10:48:07 PM
My XBox is working!!! Love Invasion and Reactor Defense! :D

You're lucky, because the beta closes Wednesday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on May 18, 2010, 12:45:36 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 09, 2010, 06:15:31 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 08, 2010, 09:03:26 PM
Quote from: Razz on May 08, 2010, 03:29:39 PM
I'm loving the shit out of Invasion, this is all i'm going to play until the Beta closes.

As am I.

It's ridiculously fun to play! :D

I finally completed Halo: Combat Evolved this morning after a couple of months of not playing it, I loved it! The story is miles better than Halo 3's. I'm currently playing Halo 2 on the level The Arbiter.

:)

Halo 3 is still a great game. The only real problem is that it is too damn short.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 18, 2010, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on May 18, 2010, 12:45:36 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 09, 2010, 06:15:31 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 08, 2010, 09:03:26 PM
Quote from: Razz on May 08, 2010, 03:29:39 PM
I'm loving the shit out of Invasion, this is all i'm going to play until the Beta closes.

As am I.

It's ridiculously fun to play! :D

I finally completed Halo: Combat Evolved this morning after a couple of months of not playing it, I loved it! The story is miles better than Halo 3's. I'm currently playing Halo 2 on the level The Arbiter.

:)

Halo 3 is still a great game. The only real problem is that it is too damn short.

I agree. Halo 1's levels were very long, and very open, which is what I loved about it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 18, 2010, 04:24:31 PM
That's why I say it's overrated, actually. Too long, and slow controls.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 18, 2010, 04:41:03 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 18, 2010, 04:24:31 PM
That's why I say it's overrated, actually. Too long, and slow controls.

I think the controls are fine, apart from the vehicle controls, the vehicles are incredibly difficult to control. :D

I think longer games are better, as long as they have a strong story and characters then it keeps your attention and leaves you wanting more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 18, 2010, 06:53:47 PM
I loved the storylines in all 5 games so far, so I have really high hopes for Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 18, 2010, 07:30:20 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 18, 2010, 04:24:31 PM
That's why I say it's overrated, actually. Too long, and slow controls.

I love Halo's controls, especially for the time when it came out.  For console, I actually like the slower-paced control.

I wouldn't say Halo was too long, but I could have done w/out most of the Flood levels.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 18, 2010, 11:02:50 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 18, 2010, 04:41:03 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 18, 2010, 04:24:31 PM
That's why I say it's overrated, actually. Too long, and slow controls.

I think the controls are fine, apart from the vehicle controls, the vehicles are incredibly difficult to control. :D

The vehicle controls are actually really good. If you take time to master them, then they work like a charm. I was a CTF menace because I knew how to handle a Warthog nicely.

Quote from: Cellien on May 18, 2010, 07:30:20 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 18, 2010, 04:24:31 PM
That's why I say it's overrated, actually. Too long, and slow controls.

I love Halo's controls, especially for the time when it came out.  For console, I actually like the slower-paced control.

I wouldn't say Halo was too long, but I could have done w/out most of the Flood levels.  :P

I liked the Flood levels. It offered a really different play style; one second you're ducking behind cover and having firefights with your enemies, the next second you're desperately mixing movement, grenades, and aiming to take down the hordes charging you. I found to to spice up Halo considerably.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on May 18, 2010, 11:42:18 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 18, 2010, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on May 18, 2010, 12:45:36 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 09, 2010, 06:15:31 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 08, 2010, 09:03:26 PM
Quote from: Razz on May 08, 2010, 03:29:39 PM
I'm loving the shit out of Invasion, this is all i'm going to play until the Beta closes.

As am I.

It's ridiculously fun to play! :D

I finally completed Halo: Combat Evolved this morning after a couple of months of not playing it, I loved it! The story is miles better than Halo 3's. I'm currently playing Halo 2 on the level The Arbiter.

:)

Halo 3 is still a great game. The only real problem is that it is too damn short.

I agree. Halo 1's levels were very long, and very open, which is what I loved about it.
Indeed, it was something i loved and that was never replicated in either Halo 2 or 3, Halo 2 was a major letdown IMO and Halo 3 whilst it had its fair share of moments couldn't match the first game.

Just played my last Reach MP beta game tonight, was a good run.Roll on Autumn. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 19, 2010, 12:32:45 AM
Quote from: Razz on May 18, 2010, 11:42:18 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 18, 2010, 04:04:51 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on May 18, 2010, 12:45:36 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 09, 2010, 06:15:31 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 08, 2010, 09:03:26 PM
Quote from: Razz on May 08, 2010, 03:29:39 PM
I'm loving the shit out of Invasion, this is all i'm going to play until the Beta closes.

As am I.

It's ridiculously fun to play! :D

I finally completed Halo: Combat Evolved this morning after a couple of months of not playing it, I loved it! The story is miles better than Halo 3's. I'm currently playing Halo 2 on the level The Arbiter.

:)

Halo 3 is still a great game. The only real problem is that it is too damn short.

I agree. Halo 1's levels were very long, and very open, which is what I loved about it.
Indeed, it was something i loved and that was never replicated in either Halo 2 or 3, Halo 2 was a major letdown IMO and Halo 3 whilst it had its fair share of moments couldn't match the first game.

I agree EXACTLY.  Also, like Drago-Morph, I also liked the vehicle controls.  At first I remember thinking it was weird, but the scheme makes sense really once you get the hang of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on May 19, 2010, 12:37:10 AM
I love the vehicle controls. Very fluid. Better than most other games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 22, 2010, 02:34:13 PM
I heard they are remaking the first 3 Halo novels, probably to fix canon. I love the books, but since I have the originals, I'll save my money for the Forerunner Trilogy.

And does anyone know anything about Halo HD Live?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 22, 2010, 02:49:33 PM
Where'd you hear that? I know alot of people that are gonna be pissed about that...But the Forerunner books sound seriously cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 22, 2010, 03:23:08 PM
Yeah. I really, really liked those 3 books. I'm not going to buy the remakes, but I will probably get them from the library, just to see what they changed.
http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/215224/what-a-coincidence-halo-the-fall-of-reach-gets-a-remake/ (http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/215224/what-a-coincidence-halo-the-fall-of-reach-gets-a-remake/)
This link shows the new cover for The Fall of Reach.

As unexcited for these remakes as I am, I AM excited for Halo Reach, the Forerunner Trilogy, and Halo HD Live. I hope Halo HD Live is a CE remake with Halo 3 or Reach's graphics and online play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 22, 2010, 03:32:28 PM
That is really stupid. Make the game to fit cannon, not the other way around.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 22, 2010, 03:35:42 PM
Agreed. I really, really love those books. The only things that really could use some changing is the number of Spartans. Another site said that there would be short stories or something included with the remakes. Those will probably be cool, but I am not wasting money on a remake of some of my favorite books.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 22, 2010, 03:57:07 PM
I haven't bought a couple of the books. I'll wait and see what they changed though. If enough people ignore these books/spam 343 industries, hopefully they'll go away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on May 23, 2010, 04:56:33 AM
hate how halo reach iis going to be bungie's last[/b] game
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on May 23, 2010, 05:37:29 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on May 22, 2010, 03:32:28 PM
That is really stupid. Make the game to fit cannon, not the other way around.
The game came first, not the other way around. Bungie should't be thinking "Oh my god, this doesn't work because the book said...."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 23, 2010, 05:40:28 AM
The novel was official cannon. In came out just around the same time to help premote the game. The Fall of Reach and the events that played out have long been cannological. The first game takes place after Reach, so why are there new weapons and aliens? The re-write is to cover their ass and say "no...this is what it was really like."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on May 23, 2010, 05:45:59 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on May 23, 2010, 05:40:28 AM
The novel was official cannon.
Where was this said?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 23, 2010, 05:50:40 AM
Halo Encyclopedia. The Bungie team. Eric Nylund has worked with Bungie on a ton of Halo stuff. Reach was a massive moment in the Halo universe, when the planet, Earth's best defense, fell to the Covanent. Afterwards is when MC landed on the Halo for the first time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on May 23, 2010, 05:58:39 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on May 23, 2010, 05:50:40 AM
Halo Encyclopedia. The Bungie team. Eric Nylund has worked with Bungie on a ton of Halo stuff. Reach was a massive moment in the Halo universe, when the planet, Earth's best defense, fell to the Covanent. Afterwards is when MC landed on the Halo for the first time.
I have read the books(except the Cole protocol)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 23, 2010, 06:04:02 AM
But the story is still considered cannon and they're chaning it because their new game says different. They're just covering their butts and making money. The Cole Protocol just talks about Spartan Gray Team and Captain Keyes. Btw, I'm wonder: How the hell is it going to make sense, having brand new Aliens and Weapons in the story? Personally, I think the Skimishers are a sub-species of Jackel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on May 23, 2010, 06:09:44 AM
When it comes to the canon division Bungie makes the final word.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 23, 2010, 06:12:53 AM
No. 343 Industries does. Bungie does not own Halo or the universe. The just created it. Like H.R Giger and the Alien or The Thomas Brothers and the Predator.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on May 23, 2010, 06:16:14 AM
Than why are they remaking the books? It happens that way because that is the way the company wants it to happen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 23, 2010, 06:18:21 AM
Microsoft likes money. That it and that's all. H3 was going to be the final Halo game but Microsoft offered big bucks for them to stay on. They have already announced work on a new IP and signed a 10 year agreement with Activision.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on May 23, 2010, 06:30:55 AM
It is a company, what else is it supposed to care about?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on May 23, 2010, 10:10:17 AM
Quote from: Basher917 on May 23, 2010, 04:56:33 AM
hate how halo reach iis going to be bungie's last[/b] game
As much as i love Halo i'd rather see Bungie work on a new IP now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on May 23, 2010, 10:30:29 AM
Quote from: Basher917 on May 23, 2010, 04:56:33 AM
hate how halo reach iis going to be bungie's last[/b] game
it isn't there games are just going to be published by activison now but this will be there last halo game if that is what you ment
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 23, 2010, 11:38:29 AM
I don't even see how Halo Reach is going to break The Fall of Reach's canon. One takes place in space, the other on land. Sometimes I really hate Micro$oft.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on May 24, 2010, 05:49:29 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 23, 2010, 11:38:29 AM
I don't even see how Halo Reach is going to break The Fall of Reach's canon. One takes place in space, the other on land. Sometimes I really hate Micro$oft.
I think it is more about Halo: First Strike.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 24, 2010, 10:38:05 AM
Quote from: PredalienXenomorph on May 24, 2010, 05:49:29 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 23, 2010, 11:38:29 AM
I don't even see how Halo Reach is going to break The Fall of Reach's canon. One takes place in space, the other on land. Sometimes I really hate Micro$oft.
I think it is more about Halo: First Strike.

Still, I don't see it. First Strike is about a completely different group of Spartans holding out under ground. The guys in Halo Reach can either die, fly off the planet, or go into hiding, and First Strike will be fine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on May 24, 2010, 11:32:23 AM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on May 23, 2010, 10:30:29 AM
Quote from: Basher917 on May 23, 2010, 04:56:33 AM
hate how halo reach iis going to be bungie's last[/b] game
it isn't there games are just going to be published by activison now but this will be there last halo game if that is what you ment
sorry i meant to say this is the last Halo game there making
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on May 24, 2010, 04:58:55 PM
Oh no worries ;) Most hardcore gamers think halo is being milked now anyway. (not me just gamers in general)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 24, 2010, 05:13:56 PM
That's why I'm glad Reach is a fresh start. It's something new that we haven't seen before, kinda like ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on May 24, 2010, 05:16:45 PM
Yer on some forums I read they are coming round to the new start they are trying to do with it if that makes sence.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 24, 2010, 05:39:30 PM
Not sure I understood your sentence.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 24, 2010, 06:25:58 PM
The only thing I think that is milking the franchise is releasing the three old books. I don't want those changed just so Micro$oft gets more money, I mean so canon errors are fixed...

None of the games have milked the series so far. We had an epic TRILOGY (Halo Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3), so one could expect three games from that. We had a spin off (Halo Wars) which was done in a completely different style while staying true to the series we know and love. We had an expansion (Halo 3: ODST), which people should be happy for, but instead complain about. And now we are getting a new game in the series (Halo Reach) which follows the formula of the trilogy, and looks GREAT! so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on May 24, 2010, 09:43:13 PM
Release for Halo Reach is..................

http://www.bungie.net/News/Blog.aspx?mode=news#cid26642
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 24, 2010, 09:46:03 PM
Always nice to see a simultaneous worldwide release. Although I won't have that long to play it before I'm summoned back to uni.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 24, 2010, 11:58:57 PM
September 14th, 2010-The Day 2010's Game of the Year came out. It was a great day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 25, 2010, 12:58:40 AM
4 days after my birthday. Damn, that's great. I already pre-ordered the Legendary edition.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on May 25, 2010, 01:15:41 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on May 25, 2010, 12:58:40 AM
4 days after my birthday. Damn, that's great. I already pre-ordered the Legendary edition.  ;D

As did I. I can't wait.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on May 25, 2010, 05:31:18 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on May 25, 2010, 12:58:40 AM
4 days after my birthday. Damn, that's great.

Wow, a day before my b-day! 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 25, 2010, 06:14:01 PM
This game is the reason I will upgrade to a Gold account. Until then, I can't be bothered.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 25, 2010, 08:07:18 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 25, 2010, 06:14:01 PM
This game is the reason I will upgrade to a Gold account. Until then, I can't be bothered.

Aw. You got AvP on the 360 or the PS3, Doom?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 25, 2010, 08:30:44 PM
PS3 FTW
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 25, 2010, 08:32:59 PM
Aw, I was hoping for some Survival games after September. Nevermind. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 25, 2010, 10:24:59 PM
Quote from: Cellien on May 25, 2010, 05:31:18 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on May 25, 2010, 12:58:40 AM
4 days after my birthday. Damn, that's great.

Wow, a day before my b-day!
Nice!  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 25, 2010, 10:25:46 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 25, 2010, 08:32:59 PM
Aw, I was hoping for some Survival games after September. Nevermind. ;D

I'll probably get the game eventually. When (If) I do, I'll play some survival with you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on May 26, 2010, 06:30:59 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 25, 2010, 10:25:46 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 25, 2010, 08:32:59 PM
Aw, I was hoping for some Survival games after September. Nevermind. ;D

I'll probably get the game eventually. When (If) I do, I'll play some survival with you.

Awesome. :) Do you have XBL?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jun 14, 2010, 11:09:10 PM
Game play:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2010, 11:20:06 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 26, 2010, 06:30:59 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 25, 2010, 10:25:46 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on May 25, 2010, 08:32:59 PM
Aw, I was hoping for some Survival games after September. Nevermind. ;D

I'll probably get the game eventually. When (If) I do, I'll play some survival with you.

Awesome. :) Do you have XBL?

Yeah, bstnsx704.

Quote from: Yautja117 on Jun 14, 2010, 11:09:10 PM
Game play:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA_DVrLKZho

I want to watch so bad, but I decided that I won't watch anything else Reach until it comes out
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jun 14, 2010, 11:23:02 PM
You have more will power than me. The video is pretty cool, though. Lacks sound for the most part and no spoilers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2010, 11:29:35 PM
I watched about 30 seconds then stopped. I think I have the willpower because I don't use XBox much at all anymore, so I want to have something too look forward too (I haven't bought a game since ODST)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Jun 15, 2010, 12:22:38 AM
This one seems like better quality, I think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZNhC1onduY
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jun 15, 2010, 12:29:19 AM
Good stuff. The final ten seconds of that made my very early morning.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 15, 2010, 04:46:37 AM
I love halo and cant wait for Reach!
Also when i clicked on the link to youtube the advertisment was for Predators and that made me lol. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 15, 2010, 05:39:24 AM
Giggity, I'm loving the Spartan M79 8) forgive my ignorance, but does this game end with Master Chief being born or something?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jun 15, 2010, 05:43:39 AM
Nope. Reach is where
Spoiler
MC is transported from to the first game. So literally it goes Reach-Halo: CE.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 15, 2010, 06:42:19 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jun 15, 2010, 12:29:19 AM
Good stuff. The final ten seconds of that made my very early morning.

Spoiler
Star Wars music was in my head at the time. :D
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jun 15, 2010, 01:39:36 PM
That footage looked fantastic, at last that true sense of war/scope that was missing in the previous titles seems to be in Reach.

Can't wait to see more, this is looking more and more the Halo sequel/Prequel i've always wanted after Halo CE. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Jun 26, 2010, 05:21:09 PM
The space-battle part reminded me of Ratchet and Clank.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 26, 2010, 06:22:36 PM
yay firefight is back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzft2MUOALo
lol at 1:20
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 01:34:04 AM
Hoping to pre-order Reach next week...Legendary Edition no less ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2010, 02:44:36 AM
I'm probably going to preorder the standard, though I hope I'm able to play it! (My XBox keeps getting 2 red rings, and im past the warranty). I'm trying to not watch any videos at all about the game, so I havent seen anything at all from E3 or beyond!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 04:23:21 AM
To all the the people still getting the RRoD...if your system is out of warranty, open it up and clear out the dust. It could be clogging up the fans.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jun 27, 2010, 04:36:30 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 01:34:04 AM
Hoping to pre-order Reach next week...Legendary Edition no less ;D

Not to shatter your hopes, but I preordered mine months ago and everyone I talked to said the Legendary editions were selling like hotcakes wrapped inside the unreleased Harry Potter novel chronicling Hermione's bi-curious phase.

In short, I hope you do manage to grab one, but it's unlikely.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: AvPvTerminator on Jun 27, 2010, 04:41:02 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Jun 27, 2010, 04:36:30 AM
everyone I talked to said the Legendary editions were selling like hotcakes wrapped inside the unreleased Harry Potter novel chronicling Hermione's bi-curious phase.
hehehe
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 06:14:07 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Jun 27, 2010, 04:36:30 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 01:34:04 AM
Hoping to pre-order Reach next week...Legendary Edition no less ;D

Not to shatter your hopes, but I preordered mine months ago and everyone I talked to said the Legendary editions were selling like hotcakes wrapped inside the unreleased Harry Potter novel chronicling Hermione's bi-curious phase.

In short, I hope you do manage to grab one, but it's unlikely.

I'm sure it will still be available. Considering its $149.99, I don't think too many folks will go nuts for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jun 27, 2010, 09:42:36 AM
I'm going for the Limited edition, just don't fancy stumping up for the legendary one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jun 27, 2010, 02:16:57 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 06:14:07 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Jun 27, 2010, 04:36:30 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 01:34:04 AM
Hoping to pre-order Reach next week...Legendary Edition no less ;D

Not to shatter your hopes, but I preordered mine months ago and everyone I talked to said the Legendary editions were selling like hotcakes wrapped inside the unreleased Harry Potter novel chronicling Hermione's bi-curious phase.

In short, I hope you do manage to grab one, but it's unlikely.

I'm sure it will still be available. Considering its $149.99, I don't think too many folks will go nuts for it.

It's a game that has a huge, rabid fan base. The fact that MW2 fans payed $15 for three new maps and two remakes should tell you your chances of preordering Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jun 27, 2010, 02:55:00 PM
I got my Legendary pre-order in months ago.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 27, 2010, 06:20:05 PM
Just gonna get the standard. I'll be happy with no bonuses. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 11:32:35 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Jun 27, 2010, 02:16:57 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 06:14:07 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Jun 27, 2010, 04:36:30 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 27, 2010, 01:34:04 AM
Hoping to pre-order Reach next week...Legendary Edition no less ;D

Not to shatter your hopes, but I preordered mine months ago and everyone I talked to said the Legendary editions were selling like hotcakes wrapped inside the unreleased Harry Potter novel chronicling Hermione's bi-curious phase.

In short, I hope you do manage to grab one, but it's unlikely.

I'm sure it will still be available. Considering its $149.99, I don't think too many folks will go nuts for it.

It's a game that has a huge, rabid fan base. The fact that MW2 fans payed $15 for three new maps and two remakes should tell you your chances of preordering Legendary.

So does God of War 3 and I still managed to pre-order the Ultimate Edition.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 28, 2010, 01:32:04 AM
I canceled my pre-order of Reach. With the limited money I have and no job, I have to prioritize. Based on the beta, Reach isn't exactly high on my list.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: gamerstation151 on Jun 28, 2010, 08:27:26 PM
I don't care what anyone says but halo is the most overrated thing in the history of mankind... And i don't really like it that much
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on Jun 28, 2010, 08:29:52 PM
Good for you, but I think you posted in the wrong thread. Posting that here might piss people off. Like me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2010, 08:34:48 PM
Quote from: gamerstation151 on Jun 28, 2010, 08:27:26 PM
I don't care what anyone says but halo is the most overrated thing in the history of mankind... And i don't really like it that much

IMO, COD is. The game is horrible online.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 28, 2010, 08:40:02 PM
Quote from: gamerstation151 on Jun 28, 2010, 08:27:26 PM
I don't care what anyone says but halo is the most overrated thing in the history of mankind
You have a right to state your opinion, even if it is a hollow criticism.

Quote from: gamerstation151 on Jun 28, 2010, 08:27:26 PM
And i don't really like it that much
So you do like it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jun 28, 2010, 09:10:55 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2010, 08:34:48 PM
Quote from: gamerstation151 on Jun 28, 2010, 08:27:26 PM
I don't care what anyone says but halo is the most overrated thing in the history of mankind... And i don't really like it that much

IMO, COD is. The game is horrible online.

Goddammit, Nightmare, you stole my post.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jun 28, 2010, 09:34:02 PM
Quote from: gamerstation151 on Jun 28, 2010, 08:27:26 PM
I don't care what anyone says but halo is the most overrated thing in the history of mankind... And i don't really like it that much
Well why bother posting in a Halo thread if you dislike the series? That would be like me posting in a Mario thread to vent my hatred for the series but i don't because there isn't any point in me doing so plus i know there is as many people who love it aswell as those who think its overated but whatever.

Your entitled to your oppinion sure but theres a difference between sharing your oppinion and trolling.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 28, 2010, 10:20:04 PM
Ok, I've decided against the Legendary Edition...I just wanted that statue lol, but I bet I could probably order one separately from eBay at some point. I don't really care for the other extras like an embroidered patch of Making-of documentary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jun 28, 2010, 10:23:42 PM
I hope it has RVB episodes, like Halo 3's did. I didn't get H3's Legendary and have regretted it ever since.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 28, 2010, 10:31:17 PM
I've never even seen RvB.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jun 28, 2010, 11:05:54 PM
Really? The newest ones are more awesome than funny. Like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke9wtbzGjCI&playnext_from=TL&videos=JgVMg16cP0s
The episode after this one airs tonight, too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on Jun 28, 2010, 11:59:11 PM
RvB is awesome, but I think they should stick to using Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 29, 2010, 12:04:04 AM
Still really can't wait for Reach, even though my XBox keeps red ringing (2 rings, not 3). I'm thinking about fixing it myself...

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jun 29, 2010, 12:11:14 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Jun 28, 2010, 11:05:54 PM
Really? The newest ones are more awesome than funny. Like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke9wtbzGjCI&playnext_from=TL&videos=JgVMg16cP0s
The episode after this one airs tonight, too.
Holy Shit that was awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 02, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
They're back.  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN1duQ0X3G0

I honestly don't think this series can die. But at least it's funny again! No more of that LA crap.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 02, 2010, 05:11:37 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jul 02, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
They're back.  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN1duQ0X3G0

I honestly don't think this series can die. But at least it's funny again! No more of that LA crap.

Why is he missing a foot?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 02, 2010, 05:30:54 PM
You'll have to watch the 40 minute epic, Arby 'n' the Chief: Endgame to find out why.

Which is also where the series should have ended, but now that it's all gone back to the original creator (there was an ill-judged In L.A. season that changed a lot of things) I'm looking forward to the rest of this season.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 02, 2010, 05:32:44 PM
I'll be sure to check that out. Haven't been following them for a while.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 02, 2010, 07:44:56 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jul 02, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
They're back.  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN1duQ0X3G0

I honestly don't think this series can die. But at least it's funny again! No more of that LA crap.

Thank you for this.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 02, 2010, 09:04:45 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jul 02, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
They're back.  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN1duQ0X3G0

I honestly don't think this series can die. But at least it's funny again! No more of that LA crap.
I don't know if you follow Jon's update blog, but he takes more time now, and lays out what the season will be like before he does anything else now (as what he does with 'One Life Remaining', what some people (including me) call the best Halo 3 machinima yet). So that means no last minute writing. Which really showed in the fast and hilarious back-and-forth Chief and Arbiter had in the last episode!  :D

I've gotta say, my favorite episodes are 'Party' and the Movie.. aside from the LA episodes, I love all of them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 02, 2010, 09:14:08 PM
I adore Episode 3, Attitude. I love all the episodes, apart from the LA abominations.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 03, 2010, 06:22:13 AM
Got a copy of ODST tonight from fluxcap...$15!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 03, 2010, 07:04:46 PM
Son-of-a... I had to shovel out 70 f**king dollars for mine!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 03, 2010, 07:32:32 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 02, 2010, 09:04:45 PM
I don't know if you follow Jon's update blog, but he takes more time now, and lays out what the season will be like before he does anything else now (as what he does with 'One Life Remaining', what some people (including me) call the best Halo 3 machinima yet). So that means no last minute writing. Which really showed in the fast and hilarious back-and-forth Chief and Arbiter had in the last episode!  :D

I've gotta say, my favorite episodes are 'Party' and the Movie.. aside from the LA episodes, I love all of them.

Yeah, I check his blog every now and again. I was surprised at how much faith he lost in 'Hard Justice' (which I thought was excellent and was really enjoying until he pulled the mother of all cop-outs in order to finish it).

And I'm with you on the Movie. A great way to spend 30 minutes.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 03, 2010, 09:45:28 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 03, 2010, 07:04:46 PM
Son-of-a... I had to shovel out 70 f**king dollars for mine!

;D gotta love having friends

ZING!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 03, 2010, 09:47:53 PM
One of these days! Pow, right in the kisser! One of these days Doom, straight to the Moon!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 04, 2010, 03:48:23 PM
So, not to start a flame war or anything, but because I'm a bit of a fanboy, I'm curious to see what your feelings on Black Ops in relation to Reach are. As in, which will you buy first, which will you play more, which are you looking forward to more? I didn't think that this needed its own thread, so I posted it here because, overall, I look forward to Reach and don't even plan on getting Black Ops. I've given each CoD game a fair shot to impress me; I've been continuously disappointed. I might give it a rental if enough of my friends bug me to get it so they can play it (I seem to be the only person they know with an Xbox), but that's as far as I'm willing to go with it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jul 04, 2010, 04:49:20 PM
I've grown tired of everything COD related after COD4 MW, Halo on the other hand i haven't.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 04, 2010, 05:49:26 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Jul 04, 2010, 03:48:23 PM
So, not to start a flame war or anything, but because I'm a bit of a fanboy, I'm curious to see what your feelings on Black Ops in relation to Reach are. As in, which will you buy first, which will you play more, which are you looking forward to more? I didn't think that this needed its own thread, so I posted it here because, overall, I look forward to Reach and don't even plan on getting Black Ops. I've given each CoD game a fair shot to impress me; I've been continuously disappointed. I might give it a rental if enough of my friends bug me to get it so they can play it (I seem to be the only person they know with an Xbox), but that's as far as I'm willing to go with it.

I'm going to get both. Both games are very similar in terms of gameplay and story, but one is present day and the other, future.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Jul 04, 2010, 05:50:03 PM
Halo's balanced.

But my only concern is the Sangheili this go around. They're massive! 1 vs 1; you're going to lose if you panic. You know it.

Spartan: Shit! Dinosaur!
Sangheili: *Energy sword spasm to the face*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 04, 2010, 06:09:21 PM
Quote from: Galliruler on Jul 04, 2010, 05:50:03 PM
Halo's balanced.

But my only concern is the Sangheili this go around. They're massive! 1 vs 1; you're going to lose if you panic. You know it.

Spartan: Shit! Dinosaur!
Sangheili: *Energy sword spasm to the face*

Luckily for us, Bungie's spotted this discrepancy and have highly regulated the Elite presence. This somewhat disappoints me; I was hoping that they would be balanced, each having strengths and weaknesses but different play styles, but this current system is still ridiculously awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2010, 07:25:43 PM
In answer to your question, I'd get Reach over the new CoD game. I probably will. I love CoD, but after getting three of the games and having each of them pretty much identical, I won't be getting a fourth.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 05, 2010, 12:57:45 AM
I'll be sure to pick up Reach; university be damned! And if Kiefer returns, then I'll probably get BO (heh heh).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PredalienXenomorph on Jul 05, 2010, 01:53:30 AM
Even though I am more of a Halo fan I might get black ops first.  This depends on what I hear about Black Ops.  BTW is it funny that people(in my town) complain that Halo games(excluding HW) are all the same yet they buy every COD game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 05, 2010, 01:54:17 AM
Not really. Halo Wars is the only real standout because it's an RTS game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 05, 2010, 03:42:43 AM
As far as ludicrously popular shooters go, I'd say Halo changes a fair amount from game to game. The only thing I can think of that changed almost fundamentally was Battlefront (space combat anyone?), but even that left the ground mechanics relatively untouched. However, Reach looks like it's doing even more than usual to break the mold (space combat anyone?).

Still, though, you have to cut Bungie some slack. They can't change much or they loose their fanbase, but they need to change a substantial amount to keep it fresh (something the CoD franchise has utterly failed to do).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2010, 01:45:48 PM
Yes, each Halo game, while not exactly different from the last, takes the good points of the previous games and expands upon them to make a more user friendly experience. (Of course, Wars and ODST are exceptions because Wars is a different style game, and ODST is an expansion pack, so it pretty much plays like Halo 3 with a few tweaks). I think maybe the reason why the COD games are all identical is because they come out once a year, whereas the major Halo games come out every 3 years (CE, 2, 3, Reach). But, to keep the fans from getting anxious, some spinoff/expansion games like Wars and ODST are released.

EDIT: This isn't about this, but about Halo Reach, and I didn't want to double post. I just saw that Reach has space combat! I really want to see what its like, but I'm going to wait for the game to come out!!!  >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 05, 2010, 03:53:07 PM
Thanks for reading my post. On the subject of ODST, I think that it completes Halo 3. In order to get a full, well-rounded campaign length you need to combine the two, and in order to get an even fuller game you need to add in Firefight to Halo 3. This is one of the reasons I'm so excited for Reach; it feels like the biggest, fullest, most satisfying game yet. It just feels like there will be so much in it, like it won't be lacking in story, or game modes, or multiplayer. It seems like it's just taken everything good about every other game, made them better, and put them on one disc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 05, 2010, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2010, 01:45:48 PM
Yes, each Halo game, while not exactly different from the last, takes the good points of the previous games and expands upon them to make a more user friendly experience. (Of course, Wars and ODST are exceptions because Wars is a different style game, and ODST is an expansion pack, so it pretty much plays like Halo 3 with a few tweaks). I think maybe the reason why the COD games are all identical is because they come out once a year, whereas the major Halo games come out every 3 years (CE, 2, 3, Reach). But, to keep the fans from getting anxious, some spinoff/expansion games like Wars and ODST are released.

EDIT: This isn't about this, but about Halo Reach, and I didn't want to double post. I just saw that Reach has space combat! I really want to see what its like, but I'm going to wait for the game to come out!!!  >:(

I didn't feel like much changed from Halo 2 to Halo 3. H3 just felt the same with new weapons and sharper graphics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 05, 2010, 04:21:19 PM
http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=20880

DUU DUH DUH DAAAAAA DA! DUH DUH DUH DAAAAAA DA! DAAAAA DUH DA DUH DUH DA DAAAAA!

etc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2010, 04:41:51 PM
Space combat should be awesome, though I didn't read or watch anything about it yet. I didn't even read/watch anything about the new firefight. And I refuse to read about what the story is about. So yeah, I'm not going to be spoiled for this one.

But Space Combat sounds great! I can't wait to see how it works out!

On the topic of space combat, I always thought Space Combat would be fun in Halo Wars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 05, 2010, 05:10:50 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 05, 2010, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2010, 01:45:48 PM
Yes, each Halo game, while not exactly different from the last, takes the good points of the previous games and expands upon them to make a more user friendly experience. (Of course, Wars and ODST are exceptions because Wars is a different style game, and ODST is an expansion pack, so it pretty much plays like Halo 3 with a few tweaks). I think maybe the reason why the COD games are all identical is because they come out once a year, whereas the major Halo games come out every 3 years (CE, 2, 3, Reach). But, to keep the fans from getting anxious, some spinoff/expansion games like Wars and ODST are released.

EDIT: This isn't about this, but about Halo Reach, and I didn't want to double post. I just saw that Reach has space combat! I really want to see what its like, but I'm going to wait for the game to come out!!!  >:(

I didn't feel like much changed from Halo 2 to Halo 3. H3 just felt the same with new weapons and sharper graphics.

What about Forge and Theater? Combining those with Custom Games, and you have a completely new section of the game other than standard campaign and multiplayer.

I think that's a fair change.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 05, 2010, 11:07:16 PM
never played online, go figure :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 05, 2010, 11:10:07 PM
One thing that kinda annoys me about the space combat is that it looks like it automatically levels your ship out with a horizon of sorts. I don't want that; this is a space battle. There is no up or down, no horizon, no direction in which you should orient yourself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Self Destruct on Jul 06, 2010, 03:33:49 AM
Yeah, I used to like Halo, but after Halo 2 I gave up on it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 06, 2010, 06:18:03 AM
Just pre ordered the legendary edition  ;D ;D   come  on sep 13.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 06, 2010, 06:47:19 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 06, 2010, 06:18:03 AM
Just pre ordered the legendary edition  ;D ;D   come  on sep 13.

Fourteenth, sir. If only it was the thirteenth . . .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 02:28:55 PM
Quote from: Commander Shepard on Jul 06, 2010, 03:33:49 AM
Yeah, I used to like Halo, but after Halo 2 I gave up on it.

But...but Halo 2 and 3 had Keith David.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 06, 2010, 02:47:38 PM
And Robert Davi.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 03:30:53 PM
Oh my God. One of the bros from The Goonies is Rtas?
Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 06, 2010, 03:35:05 PM
Eff yeah.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 03:36:00 PM
When are Arbiter and Rtas going to get their own game?
They are my fav characters in the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Self Destruct on Jul 06, 2010, 04:13:17 PM
Mass Effect will defeat Halo. Mass Effect 2 already has a better score on Metacritic than both Halo 2 AND Halo 3, is the highest rated game on the 360, and it has a much better storyline. :P

Halo is fun as a mindless shooter, I wouldn't give it any more credit than that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 06, 2010, 04:18:45 PM
They're both completely different games, get your tongue out of biowares c**t already.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Self Destruct on Jul 06, 2010, 04:20:48 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 06, 2010, 04:18:45 PM
They're both completely different games, get your tongue out of biowares c**t already.

Nevar!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 05:37:19 PM
Quote from: Commander Shepard on Jul 06, 2010, 04:13:17 PM
Halo is fun as a mindless shooter, I wouldn't give it any more credit than that.

A fun and mindless shooter with Keith David and Robert Davi (Two brilliant actors), emotionally complex and three dimensional characters, spectacular world designs, and a plot of epic proportions.
You know, like Mass Effect, except for the Keith David and Robert Davi part.
I don't understand Halo hate.
To me, it is like saying Halloween is bad because Psycho is better, with Mass Effect being Psycho, the superior game, and Halo being Halloween, an entirely different entity with its own brand of genius.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jul 06, 2010, 07:15:25 PM
Quote from: Commander Shepard on Jul 06, 2010, 04:13:17 PM
Mass Effect will defeat Halo. Mass Effect 2 already has a better score on Metacritic than both Halo 2 AND Halo 3, is the highest rated game on the 360, and it has a much better storyline. :P

Halo is fun as a mindless shooter, I wouldn't give it any more credit than that.
::)

-Yawn-

Seriously you are comparing a totally different game to another different one, "Mass Effect will defeat Halo?" Yeah you really don't sound like a fanboy. ::)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 06, 2010, 07:23:14 PM
Shepard, please stop making the rest of us ME fans look bad.

Quote from: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 05:37:19 PM
Quote from: Commander Shepard on Jul 06, 2010, 04:13:17 PM
Halo is fun as a mindless shooter, I wouldn't give it any more credit than that.

A fun and mindless shooter with Keith David and Robert Davi (Two brilliant actors), emotionally complex and three dimensional characters, spectacular world designs, and a plot of epic proportions.
You know, like Mass Effect, except for the Keith David and Robert Davi part.

Actually, Keith David is in Mass Effect.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 06, 2010, 07:26:15 PM
Mass Effect's got Lance Henricksen too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 09:07:33 PM
Okay, so except for the Robert Davi part.
However, i still think
Quote from: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 05:37:19 PM
To me, it is like saying Halloween is bad because Psycho is better, with Mass Effect being Psycho, the superior game, and Halo being Halloween, an entirely different entity with its own brand of genius.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 06, 2010, 09:58:23 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jul 06, 2010, 07:23:14 PM
Shepard, please stop making the rest of us ME fans look bad.

I second that.

Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 06, 2010, 07:26:15 PM
Mass Effect's got Lance Henricksen too.

Don't forget Martin Sheen and Seth Green!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 06, 2010, 10:01:12 PM
*cough*Martin*cough*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 10:02:05 PM
Really? Martin f**kin Sheen one of the greatest actors of all time is in Mass Effect?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 06, 2010, 10:02:24 PM
The second one, yes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 10:10:09 PM
PRE ORDER TIME!  ;D

I still freaking love Halo. I have a real emotional investment in all the characters. Sure the gameplay is a bit bland in parts, but damn, that plot more than makes up for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 06, 2010, 10:11:30 PM
It's already out, you idiot! Go, buy, now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 06, 2010, 10:13:53 PM
(Rushes out door)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: regueradela on Jul 07, 2010, 05:45:28 AM
Halo is my favourite game whenever i find time i used to play it..I can't wait till they give the cheats for this game I bet it will be filled up so quickly to but why did they rate it 8 out of 10 it should've been a ten or at least a 9..Loved Halo 1 and 2, 3 was decent, then odst killed the series. But Im thoroughly interested about reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 07, 2010, 08:19:35 AM
HAPPY BUNGIE DAY!
I7s 7/7/10 and i7s 7ime 7o celebra7e Halo in all i7s glory!

Be7ieve 7he 7ru7h 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2010, 08:33:51 AM
Quote from: Commander Shepard on Jul 06, 2010, 04:13:17 PM
Mass Effect will defeat Halo. Mass Effect 2 already has a better score on Metacritic than both Halo 2 AND Halo 3, is the highest rated game on the 360, and it has a much better storyline. :P

Halo is fun as a mindless shooter, I wouldn't give it any more credit than that.
I wear a suit of N7 Mjolnir Mark VI armor. Please leave.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 07, 2010, 08:19:35 AM
HAPPY BUNGIE DAY!
I7s 7/7/10 and i7s 7ime 7o celebra7e Halo in all i7s glory!

Be7ieve 7he 7ru7h 
I'm expecting some tasty Reach info today!  :)

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 06, 2010, 09:58:23 PM
Don't forget Martin Sheen and Seth Green!
Or Adam Baldwin, Tricia Helfer, Michael Hogan, and Yvonne Strahovski...

Actually the Halo series has had Adam Baldwin and Tricia Helfer too... these games have really amazing casting!

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 06, 2010, 10:11:30 PM
It's already out, you idiot! Go, buy, now!
Dah! You forgot to tell him to play throught the first game before the second!
(Rushes out the door to alert TheMonolith)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 07, 2010, 11:43:23 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2010, 08:33:51 AMActually the Halo series has had Adam Baldwin and Tricia Helfer too... these games have really amazing casting!

Don't forget Nathan Fillion. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Harrison on Jul 07, 2010, 01:26:27 PM
'Blood Gulch' map remade for Halo Reach, revealed in this RvB video, just released.
Apparently you can go outside the canyon, making it an absolutely massive map.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgFy83gAL1Y&playnext_from=TL&videos=lQjkO7sks3U&feature=sub (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgFy83gAL1Y&playnext_from=TL&videos=lQjkO7sks3U&feature=sub)

Also confirmed in video:
-Armor ability that enables you to create a hologram of yourself to mislead enemies.
-Warthog with missile launchers
-Mark VI armor back as part of the many customisable armor options.

Happy Bungie Day!

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 07, 2010, 06:20:06 PM
Quote-Armor ability that enables you to create a hologram of yourself to mislead enemies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE8KlskLKzc

Excellent.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 07, 2010, 08:57:18 PM
Take that haters.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 07, 2010, 11:55:58 PM
Flaming helmets for everyone in Halo 3, today only!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 08, 2010, 02:11:31 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jul 07, 2010, 06:20:06 PM
Quote-Armor ability that enables you to create a hologram of yourself to mislead enemies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE8KlskLKzc

Excellent.

:D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 08, 2010, 03:00:31 PM
Quote from: Corporal Harrison on Jul 07, 2010, 01:26:27 PM
'Blood Gulch' map remade for Halo Reach, revealed in this RvB video, just released.
Apparently you can go outside the canyon, making it an absolutely massive map.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgFy83gAL1Y&playnext_from=TL&videos=lQjkO7sks3U&feature=sub (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgFy83gAL1Y&playnext_from=TL&videos=lQjkO7sks3U&feature=sub)

Also confirmed in video:
-Armor ability that enables you to create a hologram of yourself to mislead enemies.
-Warthog with missile launchers
-Mark VI armor back as part of the many customisable armor options.

Happy Bungie Day!



I love Reach already. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ticou on Jul 08, 2010, 06:27:21 PM
Hopefully you can do a double t-bag with your hologram :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 08, 2010, 07:30:50 PM
... Spit roast?  :D

:-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 09, 2010, 02:53:58 AM
Quote from: Ticou on Jul 08, 2010, 06:27:21 PM
Hopefully you can do a double t-bag with your hologram :)

Dude...no >_<
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2010, 05:54:06 AM
Im sorry but i need to let this out.
As much as i love halo 3 and hate boosters i cant take it! The whole mass of spawn killing, camping, grenade spamming, noob comboing, players is pissing me off! I cant enjoy a game of matchmaking any more. I just cant. Even if I win it makes me so mad to see the people in the game with all grenade kills and sword kills tea bagging me when i spawn inside the room and get killed imediately when i walk past his camping spot or walk forward when i spawn and get nade spammed
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jul 16, 2010, 10:35:12 AM
According to Mancannon from Bungie there will be a big ass update tommorrow with tons of new screens and info for Reach.

From Neogaf:

"Hey tomorrow is Friday and Urk is still out of the office tending to diapers! I'm back at the helm (with some help from Luke) and I'm going to go ahead and semi-scoop myself...

Tomorrow's update will have a ridiculously huge Q&A with Chris Opdahl (he answered basically every question that was asked of him), I'm going to acknowledge the RvB video with some insightful tidbits, obligatory latest status of the project and team, show off some new treats coming your way via Reach AND... wait for it... drop exactly 66 new screenshots into the body of the update. Probably even drop another achievement detail or two into the mix as well.

And the Comic-con panel is just a week from today which will yield new info and a plethora of media capture and screens...then a big megaton not too much further out with the fruits of this week's big media preview visit... I can haz hype now?"

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2010, 05:19:48 PM
"I can haz hype now?"

Yes you can.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jul 17, 2010, 03:06:54 PM
I bought a brand new Halo 3 collectors Edition for $15 at Fye. It was a bit scratched, but I knew it probably was going to be. Still plays though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 18, 2010, 05:12:30 AM
Wait, it was brand new and scratched ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jul 18, 2010, 06:50:30 AM
Halo 3 collectors editions are well known to have a poorly designed case. The center peice dosen't hold the disk very tightly and it rattled around in the tin case. It still functions though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 18, 2010, 03:48:03 PM
Played some Matchmaking today, I was being tracked by a missile pod when I was in my Warthog, and I kept pressing Y button to exit, Crackdown 2's driving controls got me killed. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Jul 22, 2010, 03:33:35 AM
http://twitpic.com/27g3rg (http://twitpic.com/27g3rg)

Oh...wow. I looked at the poster first. Ms. Sleeze, Donkey, and Chunkess should be replaced ASAP.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 23, 2010, 01:20:44 AM
Arrrrrrrg...soooooo tempted to pre-order the Legendary Edition, but that f**king price tag...Team statue is just so nice!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 23, 2010, 03:02:17 AM
SO MUCH NEWS!!!! If your even a small time fan head over to Bungie.net NOW!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Jul 23, 2010, 03:54:57 AM
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27386

Get destroyed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 23, 2010, 04:07:48 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 23, 2010, 03:02:17 AM
SO MUCH NEWS!!!! If your even a small time fan head over to Bungie.net NOW!

After watching the vid about the 3 different Reach versions, I want the Legendary Edition less now. That statue is way too big and it's made by McF...not exactly top quality we're talking here. Might just stick with the Limited Edition.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 23, 2010, 04:13:56 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 23, 2010, 04:07:48 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 23, 2010, 03:02:17 AM
SO MUCH NEWS!!!! If your even a small time fan head over to Bungie.net NOW!

After watching the vid about the 3 different Reach versions, I want the Legendary Edition less now. That statue is way too big and it's made by McF...not exactly top quality we're talking here. Might just stick with the Limited Edition.
Thats what i did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 23, 2010, 05:24:33 AM
Quote from: VEF214 on Jul 23, 2010, 03:54:57 AM
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27386

Get destroyed.

Holy shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Jul 23, 2010, 05:50:23 AM
Scroll down for more fun. (http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14276699/halo-project/videos/halor_armory_montage_072210.html)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 23, 2010, 11:35:47 AM
I'm not watching... must resist urges...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 23, 2010, 12:56:06 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Jul 23, 2010, 03:54:57 AM
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27386

Get destroyed.

I can certainly say I'm more excited about this than I was about the Arbiter's violent alcohol abuse.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 23, 2010, 01:05:50 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Jul 23, 2010, 03:54:57 AM
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=27386

Get destroyed.

I'm so glad I gave in. Reach will be the best Halo game ever made. My jaw literally hung open for that entire video. DO WANT NOW.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 24, 2010, 04:55:05 AM
You guys suck, I'm saving my excitement for the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Jul 24, 2010, 05:16:18 AM
Can someone explain "World Forge" Concept to me? I know there are many ways to alter the maps or a map, but what else is there? Can we actually put terrain on maps and not just structures, vehicles, etc? Explain please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 24, 2010, 05:58:41 AM
Did you watch the video? I don't think there's much to add to what was said there at this point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 24, 2010, 06:04:06 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 24, 2010, 05:58:41 AM
Did you watch the video? I don't think there's much to add to what was said there at this point.
QFT
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Jul 24, 2010, 06:18:54 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 24, 2010, 05:58:41 AM
Did you watch the video? I don't think there's much to add to what was said there at this point.
Well if I had audio then I would have watched it a long time ago. So I think theres much to add at this point without the assumption.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Jul 24, 2010, 06:28:53 AM
Imagine this.

A Predator, carrying a Brute Spiker.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 24, 2010, 06:41:08 AM
In a perfect world, all game developers would be held up to the standard of Bungie. Excellent gameplay, wonderful graphics, a riveting cinematic experience, and incredible community interaction.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 01:44:00 PM
I haven't seen anything new about Reach since the beta came out. Trying to stay surprised. But I need to get my XBox fixed!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 24, 2010, 01:55:12 PM
You should probably just buy one of the new AnoreXboxes. Might be a better idea in the long run.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 01:57:37 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jul 24, 2010, 01:55:12 PM
You should probably just buy one of the new AnoreXboxes. Might be a better idea in the long run.

Actually, I just found a cheap way to fix mine. A friend was having the same problem (2 Red Rings every time he turned it on) so he sprayed a can of compressed air into the back of the XBox, blowing away all of the dust, and now it works. So I'm going to try that, and if that fails, maybe I'll get a new one around Christmas. After Christmas I'll be able to get Reach for only $40, anyways.

Also, did they ever announce a preorder bonus? Since I've been avoiding all spoilers, I don't know about this. If so, what is it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: FMGUY on Jul 24, 2010, 03:51:52 PM
Don't know if you guys already talked about this but Does anybody think that they will buy the legendary edition? I'm thinking of buy it just to show off to my friends who are huge Halo fans.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 24, 2010, 04:40:46 PM
No, I won't be. The only franchise I'd do that with is Mass Effect. Maybe A:CM when it's finally released.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 04:56:36 PM
Neither will I. $60 is already a lot, and I'm not big into online gaming as much as I was, because people take it way to seriously. I enjoy custom games, though. But, my favorite part of Halo is the story. And the standard game will give me the epic story that I'm waiting for.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 24, 2010, 04:57:22 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 04:56:36 PM
Neither will I. $60 is already a lot, and I'm not big into online gaming as much as I was, because people take it way to seriously. I enjoy custom games, though. But, my favorite part of Halo is the story. And the standard game will give me the epic story that I'm waiting for.

Custom games are awesome, I prefer them to Matchmaking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 05:12:33 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 24, 2010, 04:57:22 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 04:56:36 PM
Neither will I. $60 is already a lot, and I'm not big into online gaming as much as I was, because people take it way to seriously. I enjoy custom games, though. But, my favorite part of Halo is the story. And the standard game will give me the epic story that I'm waiting for.

Custom games are awesome, I prefer them to Matchmaking.

Yep, definitely. When I fix my XBox, we should play some custom games in Halo 3 sometime!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Grizzly on Jul 24, 2010, 08:04:16 PM
Forge World is going to be truly amazing. I am thinking about redoing like 300 all over again with the newly added NPC Spawn Points that I saw in the VidDoc. And maybe a military base as well.

Sad to say Halo is ending, But going out with a bang though :)
I am actually getting the new console for it
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 08:49:29 PM
Quote from: Grizzly on Jul 24, 2010, 08:04:16 PM
Forge World is going to be truly amazing. I am thinking about redoing like 300 all over again with the newly added NPC Spawn Points that I saw in the VidDoc. And maybe a military base as well.

Sad to say Halo is ending, But going out with a bang though :)
I am actually getting the new console for it

Forge world? Sounds cool, but I refuse to watch a video about it! NEED...TO...RESIST!!!!!

And Halo isn't ending, 343 is taking over. So we will have more non-Bungie Halo games, like Halo Wars. I'm hoping for a survival horror game set during CE about the Flood. And maybe some stuff earlier in the War before the Halos were discovered.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Grizzly on Jul 24, 2010, 08:54:11 PM
Hmmm 343?. I have never heard of them before, They better not fail us like Rebellion did atleast.

And check the videos out.....They....are...calling
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 09:10:58 PM
Quote from: Grizzly on Jul 24, 2010, 08:54:11 PM
Hmmm 343?. I have never heard of them before, They better not fail us like Rebellion did atleast.

And check the videos out.....They....are...calling

NO! I WON'T WATCH!!!
And 343 now owns the Halo series. They are the ones who made the book Halo Evolutions, the anime Halo Legends, Halo Waypoint, and the upcoming Forerunner Trilogy of books.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 24, 2010, 09:17:24 PM
All Forge world is is an upgraded forge  ::)
Theres no spoilers about anything except well forge.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Jul 24, 2010, 09:22:16 PM
Quote from: Grizzly on Jul 24, 2010, 08:04:16 PM
Forge World is going to be truly amazing. I am thinking about redoing like 300 all over again with the newly added NPC Spawn Points that I saw in the VidDoc. And maybe a military base as well.

Sad to say Halo is ending, But going out with a bang though :)
I am actually getting the new console for it
What exactly do u mean when u say "NPC spawn points" Explain that. and can you forge stuff for firefight as well?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 09:23:27 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 24, 2010, 09:17:24 PM
All Forge world is is an upgraded forge  ::)
Theres no spoilers about anything except well forge.

I know, but I want EVERYTHING to be a surprise. I haven't seen/read anything since the beta.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 24, 2010, 09:37:53 PM
Well then the new terms for everything will confuse you for a whil but you should be fine.
Bungie says that if you want to stay clean now is when you should go dark so.....
GO! RUN!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.knowyourmeme.com%2Fi%2F4905%2Foriginal%2FGet_20to_20the_20Choppa.JPG%3F1247000312&hash=621b11d964be47dce2e2ac2258b18f8499fc2e93)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Jul 24, 2010, 09:59:44 PM
Halo, AVP.

Crossover that is begging to be made.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 24, 2010, 10:01:50 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZsB-IncFe8

I laughed so hard that I drew a tear!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 24, 2010, 10:17:30 PM
Quote from: #6.0 on Jul 24, 2010, 09:59:44 PM
Halo, AVP.

Crossover that is begging to be made.
I already made that. And Halo heavilly copied both franchises.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Jul 24, 2010, 10:35:57 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 24, 2010, 10:17:30 PM
Quote from: #6.0 on Jul 24, 2010, 09:59:44 PM
Halo, AVP.

Crossover that is begging to be made.
I already made that. And Halo heavilly copied both franchises.

I am not disagreeing with you at all, but when did it copy from ALIENS?

Other than the future human civilizations, closely resembling the UNSC, the vehicles, the guns, the flood...

Dam, i just answered my own question.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 24, 2010, 10:42:02 PM
Copy is too strong a word; inspired by is better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 24, 2010, 11:25:51 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 24, 2010, 10:42:02 PM
Copy is too strong a word; inspired by is better.
I agree- they never copied anything. And the inspired portions and quotes were awesome.

For those who wanted to watch the Halo: Reach panel- here it is. I found it quite enjoyable and hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEkwk5KnoCI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBwPVCdbcuY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LEBuUj4GEI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmEH6Cn-QEQ

Notes:
-Lars Bakken is awesome
-Firefight Versus looks amazing- it will tide over my need to play as an Elite alongside Covenant allies that I had been missing sorely since Halo 2.
-Elites are awesome
-The addition of Sword specific assassinations is awesome.
-The chick screaming in the audience is awesome.
-You hear that...? I.. I think that's the sound of CoD fanboys gradually shutting their collective holes!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 24, 2010, 11:29:52 PM
That forge world thing is a joke right?

Im not seeing anything amazing or revolutionary.

OH MY GOD THEY CHANGED THE COLOR HOLY SHIIIT.

:l
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 24, 2010, 11:33:52 PM
I find it strange that you pick the color change as the stand-out change.

With Forge World, they have already added more to the game than most sequels have in their entirety.
As for the changes to Forge itself? Fan service, my friend. That is what the fans want, and they are delivering.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jul 24, 2010, 11:36:23 PM
Thanks for the links to the videos. I can't believe how amazing this game is looking. Already have the Limited Edition payed off halfway.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 24, 2010, 11:47:51 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 24, 2010, 11:33:52 PM
I find it strange that you pick the color change as the stand-out change.

With Forge World, they have already added more to the game than most sequels have in their entirety.
As for the changes to Forge itself? Fan service, my friend. That is what the fans want, and they are delivering.

I picked that cause thats what the audience went wild at.

Being able to freeze objects in mid air? Deleting bases?

This is old old old stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 24, 2010, 11:56:16 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 24, 2010, 11:47:51 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 24, 2010, 11:33:52 PM
I find it strange that you pick the color change as the stand-out change.

With Forge World, they have already added more to the game than most sequels have in their entirety.
As for the changes to Forge itself? Fan service, my friend. That is what the fans want, and they are delivering.

I picked that cause thats what the audience went wild at.

Being able to freeze objects in mid air? Deleting bases?

This is old old old stuff.
It's because in Halo 3, you would have never been able to delete something like, say the large base on Valhalla. It's all about expanding the options. In Halo 3, to freeze things in mid air, you would need to make a tower, place what you wanted, and then delete the entire tower. Or, hold onto something, Save, and end the game, start the game again, and go back to it. Now, it is a quick option to do so. And the audience went crazy because, like Brian Jarrard said "a very easy crowd".. and why not? Stuff like the color changes are just for the hell of it. Also, deleting things like rocks, is new to Halo, and is working toward more freedom of placeable/deletable objects.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 25, 2010, 01:46:25 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 24, 2010, 11:56:16 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 24, 2010, 11:47:51 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 24, 2010, 11:33:52 PM
I find it strange that you pick the color change as the stand-out change.

With Forge World, they have already added more to the game than most sequels have in their entirety.
As for the changes to Forge itself? Fan service, my friend. That is what the fans want, and they are delivering.

I picked that cause thats what the audience went wild at.

Being able to freeze objects in mid air? Deleting bases?

This is old old old stuff.
It's because in Halo 3, you would have never been able to delete something like, say the large base on Valhalla. It's all about expanding the options. In Halo 3, to freeze things in mid air, you would need to make a tower, place what you wanted, and then delete the entire tower. Or, hold onto something, Save, and end the game, start the game again, and go back to it. Now, it is a quick option to do so. And the audience went crazy because, like Brian Jarrard said "a very easy crowd".. and why not? Stuff like the color changes are just for the hell of it. Also, deleting things like rocks, is new to Halo, and is working toward more freedom of placeable/deletable objects.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tweak3d.net%2Fforums%2Fimagehosting%2F3049b129dd38fbb.gif&hash=3101ce8b78f3cda75fe58af8c5ba4cd9ffc60755) Perfect defense thank you for clearing this up without flames  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 25, 2010, 02:06:11 AM
Thanks.. I've always had a bit of a way with defending Halo/Bungie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Grizzly on Jul 25, 2010, 02:15:58 AM
NPC spawns. Muwhahaha. How about spawning grunts, elites, brutes, etc on a Forge Map?!

It is gonna be amazing.

AVP Central will be doing something about under Other Game News
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 25, 2010, 02:26:20 AM
Quote from: Grizzly on Jul 25, 2010, 02:15:58 AM
NPC spawns. Muwhahaha. How about spawning grunts, elites, brutes, etc on a Forge Map?!

It is gonna be amazing.

AVP Central will be doing something about under Other Game News
Wait.. there's going to be NPC spawns!?

*Goes back to watch ViDoc*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Grizzly on Jul 25, 2010, 02:27:48 AM
Yeahup :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 25, 2010, 02:43:27 AM
I can't find it!  :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 25, 2010, 02:59:01 AM
I think people think the RED spawn points are for NPCs and not for maybe ummm RED TEAM!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Jul 25, 2010, 04:25:12 AM
I hope there are spawns, it could lead to some Turok style deathmatches with NPC enemies like Elites running around as a common enemy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 25, 2010, 04:35:39 AM
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that the Red Team spawns have been mistaken for NPCs.. I got all excited, and rushed back to watch the video n' stuff, and.. *kicks rock, slouches, put hands in pockets, and walks way*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Grizzly on Jul 25, 2010, 11:59:18 AM
Watch this video my friends :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCcmrL29WII&videos=99HQHqCE7hI

LOOK CAREFULLY AT EVERY SCENE.

You will see the NPC spawns somewhere in here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4hWxI5_5eo&videos=26_3yp3GYKc

Another Reach feature video.

Enjoy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 25, 2010, 01:43:58 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 05:12:33 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 24, 2010, 04:57:22 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2010, 04:56:36 PM
Neither will I. $60 is already a lot, and I'm not big into online gaming as much as I was, because people take it way to seriously. I enjoy custom games, though. But, my favorite part of Halo is the story. And the standard game will give me the epic story that I'm waiting for.

Custom games are awesome, I prefer them to Matchmaking.

Yep, definitely. When I fix my XBox, we should play some custom games in Halo 3 sometime!

Yes, we should! ;D

EDIT: I just watched the four SDCC videos. Holy crap. Bungie is the best!  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lone Warrior on Jul 25, 2010, 02:28:40 PM
Quote from: Grizzly on Jul 25, 2010, 02:15:58 AM
NPC spawns. Muwhahaha. How about spawning grunts, elites, brutes, etc on a Forge Map?!

It is gonna be amazing.

No NPC spawns, ferrex, a Bungie employee, already answered a question regarding the spawning of npc's. Sadly, he said No. Mainly because it's an MP gametypes, while they see Firefight as Co-Op Single-player or something.

QuotePosted by: SnideDeemonator
if there was A.I, i would make a huge battle scene in forge world with the covenent spawning in the gulch and you(the humans) spawning in the indoor place with the humans attacking the empty base by falcons and the covenent fighting back.

thats a sign for I NEED A.I!!!

Hate to burst any bubbles, but Forge is an MP only mode, and that means no AI of any flavor. Sorry!


http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=46602215&postRepeater1-p=5

About half-way down the page.


Italics = Ferrex

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2010, 11:12:27 PM
I just played a 2-hour game of Firefight with my friend. My god.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 25, 2010, 11:14:43 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2010, 11:12:27 PM
I just played a 2-hour game of Firefight with my friend. My god.

The only Firefight achievement I have is the, 200,000 points on the Coastal Highway one. Oh I also have Be Like Marty.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2010, 11:15:39 PM
We got almost 500 000 points. It was on Alpha Site. We got to set 4. The furthest I'd ever gotten before that was 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 25, 2010, 11:16:50 PM
That's very high, what difficulty were you on?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2010, 11:19:32 PM
Normal.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 25, 2010, 11:21:40 PM
I did mine on easy. Took forever. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2010, 11:22:57 PM
I feel dirty now. Very dirty. 2 hours...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 25, 2010, 11:25:39 PM
Play moar.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Jul 26, 2010, 12:27:51 AM
Who here is getting Reach? Post your XBL gamertag and we might be able to get an entire AVPG group together for customs / forge.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 26, 2010, 12:29:24 AM
I am gettin Reach. i played a demo a while back and was addicted.
That and the level made me think of 2001 a Space Odyssey and any game with a level that makes me think of one of my favorite movies if only for a moment is worth the money.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 26, 2010, 12:51:07 AM
I'm getting Reach, day one, Legendary edition. I'm also excited because I recently got the last of the Halo achievements (I now have every achievement for Halo 3, ODST, and Wars) so I'll be getting the Halo Waypoint bonus armor immediately.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Jul 26, 2010, 01:17:27 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Jul 26, 2010, 12:51:07 AM
I'm getting Reach, day one, Legendary edition. I'm also excited because I recently got the last of the Halo achievements (I now have every achievement for Halo 3, ODST, and Wars) so I'll be getting the Halo Waypoint bonus armor immediately.

Same here. Gamestop Recon armor as well day one, it's gonna be sweet. Good job on those achievements. I don't have the drive to get them all, especially the ones in Halo Wars (bleh). I'm not too interested in avatar armor or looks. From day one I had a winner and I've just barely tweaked it ever since. Anyone else getting Legendary? One thing I have to say is that the flaming helmet better stay exclusive for Legendary buyers or I'll be pissed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 26, 2010, 01:20:45 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2010, 11:22:57 PM
I feel dirty now. Very dirty. 2 hours...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQktbIBsIAI
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2010, 03:00:02 AM
Precisement.

Quote from: TheMonolith on Jul 26, 2010, 12:29:24 AM
I am gettin Reach. i played a demo a while back and was addicted.
That and the level made me think of 2001 a Space Odyssey and any game with a level that makes me think of one of my favorite movies if only for a moment is worth the money.

Which level made you think of SO?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 26, 2010, 03:15:41 AM
Sword Base I think.
It had some panels that had red light bands on them. They made me think of Hal. I mean, the light was exact. Trivial I know.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Jul 26, 2010, 04:45:36 AM
Hopefully infection will have alot more features along with forge world. I'll be able to finally do some good maps without the stressful techniques used in halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 26, 2010, 04:56:49 AM
^ I agree. I mean I hated trying to do something that wasn't simple in Halo 3 and i still hate how much compromise it took to make my aliens map.  :'( Rest in peace docks, loading bay, hive, queen room, armory and escape shuttle.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Jul 26, 2010, 05:08:41 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 26, 2010, 04:56:49 AM
^ I agree. I mean I hated trying to do something that wasn't simple in Halo 3 and i still hate how much compromise it took to make my aliens map.  :'( Rest in peace docks, loading bay, hive, queen room, armory and escape shuttle.
Im guessing those were maps done in halo 3? And yes we will finally and easily be able to do alien, predator, predators, and avp maps. At least I know i'll be able to with the tools they're providing. I mean there are endless possibilities, sky bases, armories, strongholds, bases etc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 26, 2010, 05:13:29 AM
Those were all parts of my Alien map i made in Halo 3. The budget and costs held me back so much i ended up just making a bunch of tube pieces and saying it was inside a ship.  :'( I had so many plans....
But yes with Forge World we now can make almost anything we want except for maybe a Monolith that takes you inside of a star gate when you fly through it with a banshee.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Jul 26, 2010, 05:14:34 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 26, 2010, 05:13:29 AM
Those were all parts of my Alien map i made in Halo 3. The budget and costs held me back so much i ended up just making a bunch of tube pieces and saying it was inside a ship.  :'( I had so many plans....
But yes with Forge World we now can make almost anything we want except for maybe a Monolith that takes you inside of a star gate when you fly through it with a banshee.
Endless possibilities my friend, well when the time comes I will add you if you dont mind and we can make some pretty fun, interesting maps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 26, 2010, 05:22:06 AM
I dont mind at all. That would be great.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 26, 2010, 10:21:47 AM
I can't wait for Reach. It's gonna be the best.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jul 26, 2010, 12:20:30 PM
He'll be back. (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1108436p1.html)

One day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jul 26, 2010, 12:45:06 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 26, 2010, 10:21:47 AM
I can't wait for Reach. It's gonna be the best.
Yes i'm really loving the game the more i see of it and the fact that there will be no flood or stupid covenant civil war nonsense and its just back to basic Elite killing is really make me grin like an idiot and counting the days down till the 14th. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Grizzly on Jul 26, 2010, 02:18:40 PM
I am getting the Reach xbox as well with the token for Recon and the Some Elite Armor as well.

And I have a clan known as REACH just for the new Halo as well.
But of course I will forge with any AVPG members that want to or want to join in the clan.

September 14 Guys.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2010, 08:47:16 PM
I sprayed my XBox with a bunch of air today! i'm going to go see if it works now! If anyone wants to play some Halo 3/Wars/ODST at any time, friend request me: bstnsx704
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2010, 08:50:41 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jul 26, 2010, 12:20:30 PM
He'll be back. (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1108436p1.html)

One day.

I suppose it was inevitable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 26, 2010, 08:55:14 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2010, 08:47:16 PM
I sprayed my XBox with a bunch of air today! i'm going to go see if it works now! If anyone wants to play some Halo 3/Wars/ODST at any time, friend request me: bstnsx704

Did it work? If it did then my Gamertag is Deadpool 199
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 26, 2010, 08:56:18 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2010, 08:50:41 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jul 26, 2010, 12:20:30 PM
He'll be back. (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1108436p1.html)

One day.

I suppose it was inevitable.
Yup
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2010, 09:21:22 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 26, 2010, 08:55:14 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2010, 08:47:16 PM
I sprayed my XBox with a bunch of air today! i'm going to go see if it works now! If anyone wants to play some Halo 3/Wars/ODST at any time, friend request me: bstnsx704

Did it work? If it did then my Gamertag is Deadpool 199

Yep, it works! :D Now  I can go ahead and preorder Halo Reach! Can't wait!!!!! And im requesting you now! :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 26, 2010, 09:26:01 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2010, 09:21:22 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 26, 2010, 08:55:14 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2010, 08:47:16 PM
I sprayed my XBox with a bunch of air today! i'm going to go see if it works now! If anyone wants to play some Halo 3/Wars/ODST at any time, friend request me: bstnsx704

Did it work? If it did then my Gamertag is Deadpool 199

Yep, it works! :D Now  I can go ahead and preorder Halo Reach! Can't wait!!!!! And im requesting you now! :)

Awesome, I'll accept next time I'm on.

Oh and I made a Predators Gametype and Map, I made the map on Valhalla so that everybody can play whether they have the DLC maps or not.

Here's a 'sneak peak'- The Predators don't regenerate their shields, they have a 50% Vampirism so that they have a kinda 'honor' system, if they're hurt, they need to inflict pain to get their health back.

Humans have the same thing, but they have 50% slower charging shields to make it balanced.

It's an Infection gametype, but the Zombies are the humans, so once a Predator is killed he stays dead. This should encourage stealthy gameplay.

Predators have Energy Sword and Plasma Pistol. I chose the Plasma Pistol as the cannon because it can be charged, and deal a lot of damage, but not kill in one hit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2010, 09:40:52 PM
I think Splaser would've been more appropriate for the 'caster.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 26, 2010, 09:46:29 PM
Sounds cool PBA! And I can't wait anymore! I give in! I'm watching SOME reach videos. Not all, but SOME, just to get a little more hyped up (not like I need to be any more hyped) And Master Chief in Halo 4? As long as its a good story, yes please!

EDITL I watched Firefight 2.0, E3 2010 trailer, and Forge World...WOW!!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 26, 2010, 11:09:28 PM
*SHAMELESS ADVERTISEMENT*

Since this is a site that has an Alien fanbase, I thought I'd share my Aliens map and gametype with you guys. Try doing a 3 or more player game.. it's pretty intense. I also made it so that there were only guns types that have been seen in the movies. I'm pretty sure every Human starts with an Assault Rifle (Pulse Rifle), and there are two chainguns available (Smart-Gun), and one Flamethrower. It is incredibly intense when you are the last human (I've done it with 10 players), and when you have the Flamethrower, you get an awesome Ripley vibe. I put a lighting filter on that makes the whole map a lot darker, but you are still able to see.. I find that a short burst of the flamethrower helps me..

There is also two cool screenshots, and a map called "Minas Tirith", and one called "Galactica" as well, that I think are pretty cool.

My File Share (http://www.bungie.net/stats/halo3/fileshare.aspx?player=Zamamee%20569)

Also, watch these:

Holy shit. Watch 4:40.. so epic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_hlyh6GjhY
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 26, 2010, 11:11:18 PM
Anyone up for some Halo 3?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 26, 2010, 11:23:39 PM
Maybe later, we can do some Aliens  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 26, 2010, 11:46:26 PM
Cool :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2010, 11:47:05 PM
I don't have Gold; does that mean I can still do Custom Games over Live?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 26, 2010, 11:58:13 PM
Unfortunately, no.  :(

I really think online gameplay should not be connected to having Xbox Live Gold.. seriously, why does online gaming have to do with a premium service? One of Xbox Live's few drawbacks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 26, 2010, 11:59:30 PM
Nope Space Marines. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 27, 2010, 12:23:25 AM
Premium service guarantees perfect server connections all the time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 27, 2010, 12:40:41 AM
..But then again, that is why Xbox Live is a better service than Playstation Network. The only game I haven't had a buggy PSN online experience on has been Uncharted 2.

My Xbox Live connection has always been nothing less than stellar.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 27, 2010, 12:51:02 AM
I only have time for a quick game right now but ill be back in like an hour and a half. PM me if you can play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Jul 27, 2010, 12:53:37 AM
I've noticed a lot of people getting together to Forge some maps here. While I have never been a Forge man (I have the creativity, but not the practicality) I do love Firefight. When Reach comes out, who else here would be up for a Firefight squad?

In addition, I'm also always up for some Halo 3 Matchmaking/Custom games and ODST Firefight. My gamertag is DragoMorph. I'm so creative.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 27, 2010, 01:13:23 AM
Ok DragoMorph ill add you when i get on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 27, 2010, 01:21:51 AM
Captain, whats your gamertag?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Jul 27, 2010, 01:24:15 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWmnbni02U

From 2:16 -- 2:21, that is some deadly Elite A.I..  :o

More below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIZs5qMCdeE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 27, 2010, 01:33:28 AM
Quote from: VEF214 on Jul 27, 2010, 01:24:15 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWmnbni02U

From 2:16 -- 2:21, that is some deadly Elite A.I..  :o
I really like how he hit him, dodged, repositioned himself, and hit him with the killing blow.. so deadly! That's what I know the Elites for. That, and their awesome voices, design, and storyline!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Jul 27, 2010, 01:37:24 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 27, 2010, 01:33:28 AM
Quote from: VEF214 on Jul 27, 2010, 01:24:15 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyWmnbni02U

From 2:16 -- 2:21, that is some deadly Elite A.I..  :o
I really like how he hit him, dodged, repositioned himself, and hit him with the killing blow.. so deadly! That's what I know the Elites for. That, and their awesome voices, design, and storyline!  ;D

Seriously. I was like "Ooh, he's d-, oooooooh."  ;D Also the Hunters where shown, along with some small cosmetic changes (Needle Rifle). The Hunters look killer.  ;)

edit: Gruntpocalypse!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ce0yBvY-a8
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 27, 2010, 11:06:07 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2010, 09:40:52 PM
I think Splaser would've been more appropriate for the 'caster.

Ahh, good choice. I'll change that and re-upload the gametype to my file share later.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 26, 2010, 11:09:28 PM
*SHAMELESS ADVERTISEMENT*

Since this is a site that has an Alien fanbase, I thought I'd share my Aliens map and gametype with you guys. Try doing a 3 or more player game.. it's pretty intense. I also made it so that there were only guns types that have been seen in the movies. I'm pretty sure every Human starts with an Assault Rifle (Pulse Rifle), and there are two chainguns available (Smart-Gun), and one Flamethrower. It is incredibly intense when you are the last human (I've done it with 10 players), and when you have the Flamethrower, you get an awesome Ripley vibe. I put a lighting filter on that makes the whole map a lot darker, but you are still able to see.. I find that a short burst of the flamethrower helps me..

There is also two cool screenshots, and a map called "Minas Tirith", and one called "Galactica" as well, that I think are pretty cool.

My File Share (http://www.bungie.net/stats/halo3/fileshare.aspx?player=Zamamee%20569)

Also, watch these:

Holy shit. Watch 4:40.. so epic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_hlyh6GjhY


Awesome Space Sweeper, sounds like fun. What weapons to the Aliens have, and can I add you? My gamertag is Deadpool 199.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jul 27, 2010, 06:19:51 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Jul 27, 2010, 01:24:15 AM

More below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIZs5qMCdeE

Holy Crap, i Love at 7:01 when he dodges the Hunters shot using drop shield. So Incidentally epic!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 27, 2010, 10:15:52 PM
I completed my Predators map and Gametype. My Gamertag is Deadpool 199 and the set is in my Fileshare. The gametype is called Predators and the map is called Game Reserve.

Gametype is here (http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=116539560) and map is here (http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=116541408).

If you want details just ask.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 28, 2010, 03:35:39 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 27, 2010, 11:06:07 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2010, 09:40:52 PM
I think Splaser would've been more appropriate for the 'caster.

Ahh, good choice. I'll change that and re-upload the gametype to my file share later.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 26, 2010, 11:09:28 PM
*SHAMELESS ADVERTISEMENT*

Since this is a site that has an Alien fanbase, I thought I'd share my Aliens map and gametype with you guys. Try doing a 3 or more player game.. it's pretty intense. I also made it so that there were only guns types that have been seen in the movies. I'm pretty sure every Human starts with an Assault Rifle (Pulse Rifle), and there are two chainguns available (Smart-Gun), and one Flamethrower. It is incredibly intense when you are the last human (I've done it with 10 players), and when you have the Flamethrower, you get an awesome Ripley vibe. I put a lighting filter on that makes the whole map a lot darker, but you are still able to see.. I find that a short burst of the flamethrower helps me..

There is also two cool screenshots, and a map called "Minas Tirith", and one called "Galactica" as well, that I think are pretty cool.

My File Share (http://www.bungie.net/stats/halo3/fileshare.aspx?player=Zamamee%20569)

Also, watch these:

Holy shit. Watch 4:40.. so epic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_hlyh6GjhY


Awesome Space Sweeper, sounds like fun. What weapons to the Aliens have, and can I add you? My gamertag is Deadpool 199.
Sure, my gamertag is Zamamee 569, and the Aliens just have an Energy Sword, light camo, and and extended motion tracker, while the Marines have a 25m one, they have a 75m.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 28, 2010, 09:41:26 AM
Sounds cool. :) Zamamee 569 as in the same Zamamee from Halo: The Flood?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 29, 2010, 09:48:58 PM
Ignore this post if you want to hide under a rock until its released!!!!


New Halo Reach campaign trailer! ;D
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Reach_Campaign_Trailer
the warthog battle looks like its gonna rock and i guess some of noble team must die judging from the dogtags and the ending hmmm i wonder if we'll be the last spartan left.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 29, 2010, 09:50:43 PM
I think you die lol. Bungie would never mess with continuity like that and leave you alive.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 29, 2010, 10:12:03 PM
MUST...NOT...WATCH! And, I just preordered it :D Can't wait!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 30, 2010, 01:06:45 AM
I think its spoiler free. And theres an elite making a silly face!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 30, 2010, 02:31:25 PM
I've watched nothing to do with Campaign yet and I don't plan on watching anything to do with it either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2010, 06:43:17 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 28, 2010, 09:41:26 AM
Sounds cool. :) Zamamee 569 as in the same Zamamee from Halo: The Flood?
You betcha. I was actually looking to change it to either Space Sweeper, The Jolly Cynic, or as one of my friends hilariously suggested, Battlesmurf Fragglerocktica. ...Not many people get the Halo novel reference :(

He was so badass though, and I love how they tied it in to you actually killing him in the game without even knowing it. He killed me on Heroic/Legendary a couple times too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 30, 2010, 08:25:20 PM
I only played through it once on Normal a few months back. Very fun, much better than Halo 3's campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2010, 10:34:51 PM
I think Halo 2 had the best campaign in almost every regard.

I changed my avatar to honor my favorite shot from the campaign trailer. It features themes I've always wanted in a Halo game: crushing defeat, and loss.

And Bungie does loss so well- everbody who played Halo 1,2,3 in order, and saw Sergeant Johnson & Miranda Keyes die know what's up. The amazing musical score helps so much too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92Bbw-KHajs

There is a direction in the musical score for a moment in here that I think should be changed; it's hard to explain, but try to bare with me:

At 0:35, the music starts to soar, and then it hits 0:40, and it replays the musical cue we had previously heard at 0:12. What, in my opinion, should have happened was it should have kept going with the strings and lower level sound instead of a breakthrough with the choir raising the level. I think this would have been much more dramatic, and would have fit the scene for effectively.

If you notice even slightly what I'm talking about, your opinion would be appreciated  :)

And this is just a minor critique to Marty's instrument choice, I'm in no way a musical buff, and I'm not claiming to have any sort of extended knowledge of how writing for an orchestra works, just expressing how I felt in the moment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 31, 2010, 12:16:09 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2010, 10:34:51 PM
I think Halo 2 had the best campaign in almost every regard.

I changed my avatar to honor my favorite shot from the campaign trailer. It features themes I've always wanted in a Halo game: crushing defeat, and loss.

And Bungie does loss so well- everbody who played Halo 1,2,3 in order, and saw Sergeant Johnson & Miranda Keyes die know what's up. The amazing musical score helps so much too.

Agreed. I played 3 first and the deaths didn't mean much, but then I played one and 2, and then replayed 3 and wow! Bigg impact. I have since played every Halo game, read every book (not the comics) and watched Legends. I love all of it! The story is really great! Can't wait for Reach!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 31, 2010, 06:11:28 AM
My god, I think I just found a few possible character death hints in the Campaign trailer!

Click the spoiler tag for my analysis, but be warned.. it's pretty in-depth and quite shockingly plausible.

Spoiler
Through the latest campaign trailer, I found possible proof of the death of Jorge and/or Kat

Part 1:

The part of Noble Team (Noble Six, Kat, and Jorge) is seen flying into the badly damaged city, to which at some point in a building they are ambushed by a team of Elites.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi26.tinypic.com%2F33xjwb6.jpg&hash=af73f7316fb0322c5cbb23df30b514b95cb02508)

In the picture above, Noble Six is on the left, Jorge is on the ground, without his weapon in his grip (why else, aside from a mortal wound, would a SPARTAN II be unarmed in a combat zone?), and Kat is standing on the right. (Note that they are dropping from a Phantom)


Part 2:

An Elite tackles Noble Six, and you assume the first person perspective as Noble Six puts his hand against Elite's fist that currently has a drawn Energy Gauntlet (as I call them). They wrestle, and the Elite roars right into his face.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.tinypic.com%2F34po21h.jpg&hash=411032b7a261caa0c8fdcc000b4b57cfa8c5bb57)

I assume that after this, Noble Six kills the Elite, or it retreats to the Phantom.


Part 3:

Now, Noble Six is firing his Magnum at the passengers of the Phantom, and appears to be crouching beside a set of barely visible light-blue armor in the bottom right-hand corner.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.tinypic.com%2F2v803yr.jpg&hash=aa5172a9e443a8d95377620e0f93c9a0b5b16e96)

The only real answer is that it is Kat, seeing as Carter wasn't with them in the fight, until..


Part 4:

Carter, Jun, and Emile are now on the scene, and firing upwards toward the Phantom.. notice the Golden armor in the bottom left-hand corner?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi30.tinypic.com%2F2rzeycy.jpg&hash=437d3f5e3456f548573933ed8421e6574c764eac)

That is obviously Jorge, nobody else in the squad has that colour, and we have seen him on the ground previously.


Part 5:

We now see (what remains of) Noble team emerging from the same building, and Jun lights a flare for evac.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.tinypic.com%2F2iuqs87.jpg&hash=f9f87e37151309262891a1cc812708c495d426c6)

In this picture we have Carter, Jun, and Emile or Noble Six, nobody else. I'm not sure if that is Emile or Noble Six on the left hand side.


Part 6:

Noble Six is seen standing alone looking out at the burning city that he had just left. He is holding a pair of dogtags, indicating that one (or more) of the the squad did infact recently die.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.tinypic.com%2F20rwgwj.jpg&hash=68129b6d8a1c603a51cde8b9ad33bd57dbf21628)

There are two possibilities for Noble Six being alone I am exploring:

.1- At the point when Kat and Jorge went down, he somehow lost contact with the rest of the squad (Carter, Jun, Emile), and he later found his way to the outskirts of the city.

.2- He was thought to be dead, but he was only knocked out by something in which case the rest of Noble Team moved on, and when he woke up, he found his way to the outskirts of the city.

Both of these would do fine to explain it possibly being Emile in the previous picture with the rest of Noble Team instead of Noble Six.


Conclusion:

What do I think of this? I love it. The theme of loss and defeat had always seemed absent from the Halo series until Halo 3, with the death of Johnson and Miranda. And this game needs death, it screams for it. I personally hope (and I know this sounds a bit twisted) that the whole team eventually dies, as has been hinted at. It would also seal any loose cracks in the canon.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 31, 2010, 06:32:14 AM
Spoiler
YES YES! KILL THEM ALL!
But I agree with every point in that analysis.
I do believe that it wnt down like this.
Jorge walks forward and suddenly stops. Looking up he is shot repeatedly by the plasma turret on the phantom and falls over yelling then is shot dead as Kat and six arrive running the elites begin to drop down and as six struggles with the Elite with the sword he/she hears Kat yell and then manages to push the elite off. He/she then turns and sees kat dead and is then knocked out by the elite as the rest of the group arrives. He/she then sees the team fire and leave as his/her vision begins to fade.
[close]
I think that works lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 31, 2010, 06:38:14 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 31, 2010, 06:32:14 AM
Spoiler
YES YES! KILL THEM ALL!
But I agree with every point in that analysis.
I do believe that it wnt down like this.
Jorge walks forward and suddenly stops. Looking up he is shot repeatedly by the plasma turret on the phantom and falls over yelling then is shot dead as Kat and six arrive running the elites begin to drop down and as six struggles with the Elite with the sword he/she hears Kat yell and then manages to push the elite off. He/she then turns and sees kat dead and is then knocked out by the elite as the rest of the group arrives. He/she then sees the team fire and leave as his/her vision begins to fade.
[close]
I think that works lol
Very good, my apprentice!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 31, 2010, 07:29:50 AM
bungie posted up the achievements
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_073010
i hope mission ten is (from the name of it)kinda like firefight with infinite covenant while there is some objective you must complete and when its done you fight for as long as you can while the remaing spartans of noble team are dieing around you.


Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 31, 2010, 06:11:28 AM
My god, I think I just found a few possible character death hints in the Campaign trailer!

Click the spoiler tag for my analysis, but be warned.. it's pretty in-depth and quite shockingly plausible.

Spoiler
Through the latest campaign trailer, I found possible proof of the death of Jorge and/or Kat

Part 1:

The part of Noble Team (Noble Six, Kat, and Jorge) is seen flying into the badly damaged city, to which at some point in a building they are ambushed by a team of Elites.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi26.tinypic.com%2F33xjwb6.jpg&hash=af73f7316fb0322c5cbb23df30b514b95cb02508)

In the picture above, Noble Six is on the left, Jorge is on the ground, without his weapon in his grip (why else, aside from a mortal wound, would a SPARTAN II be unarmed in a combat zone?), and Kat is standing on the right. (Note that they are dropping from a Phantom)


Part 2:

An Elite tackles Noble Six, and you assume the first person perspective as Noble Six puts his hand against Elite's fist that currently has a drawn Energy Gauntlet (as I call them). They wrestle, and the Elite roars right into his face.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.tinypic.com%2F34po21h.jpg&hash=411032b7a261caa0c8fdcc000b4b57cfa8c5bb57)

I assume that after this, Noble Six kills the Elite, or it retreats to the Phantom.


Part 3:

Now, Noble Six is firing his Magnum at the passengers of the Phantom, and appears to be crouching beside a set of barely visible light-blue armor in the bottom right-hand corner.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.tinypic.com%2F2v803yr.jpg&hash=aa5172a9e443a8d95377620e0f93c9a0b5b16e96)

The only real answer is that it is Kat, seeing as Carter wasn't with them in the fight, until..


Part 4:

Carter, Jun, and Emile are now on the scene, and firing upwards toward the Phantom.. notice the Golden armor in the bottom left-hand corner?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi30.tinypic.com%2F2rzeycy.jpg&hash=437d3f5e3456f548573933ed8421e6574c764eac)

That is obviously Jorge, nobody else in the squad has that colour, and we have seen him on the ground previously.


Part 5:

We now see (what remains of) Noble team emerging from the same building, and Jun lights a flare for evac.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.tinypic.com%2F2iuqs87.jpg&hash=f9f87e37151309262891a1cc812708c495d426c6)

In this picture we have Carter, Jun, and Emile or Noble Six, nobody else. I'm not sure if that is Emile or Noble Six on the left hand side.


Part 6:

Noble Six is seen standing alone looking out at the burning city that he had just left. He is holding a pair of dogtags, indicating that one (or more) of the the squad did infact recently die.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.tinypic.com%2F20rwgwj.jpg&hash=68129b6d8a1c603a51cde8b9ad33bd57dbf21628)

There are two possibilities for Noble Six being alone I am exploring:

.1- At the point when Kat and Jorge went down, he somehow lost contact with the rest of the squad (Carter, Jun, Emile), and he later found his way to the outskirts of the city.

.2- He was thought to be dead, but he was only knocked out by something in which case the rest of Noble Team moved on, and when he woke up, he found his way to the outskirts of the city.

Both of these would do fine to explain it possibly being Emile in the previous picture with the rest of Noble Team instead of Noble Six.


Conclusion:

What do I think of this? I love it. The theme of loss and defeat had always seemed absent from the Halo series until Halo 3, with the death of Johnson and Miranda. And this game needs death, it screams for it. I personally hope (and I know this sounds a bit twisted) that the whole team eventually dies, as has been hinted at. It would also seal any loose cracks in the canon.
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i agree with this to(and wow you saw a ton of stuff i did'nt even notice)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 31, 2010, 07:52:13 AM
Apprentice? How about partner in unlocking the secrets of Halo: Reach. Does that work?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 31, 2010, 01:00:48 PM
I'm still confident that Reach will be my new favourite game ever. EVER. Currently Halo 3 holds that title, but I'm certain Reach will change it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jul 31, 2010, 01:44:03 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 31, 2010, 06:11:28 AM
My god, I think I just found a few possible character death hints in the Campaign trailer!

Click the spoiler tag for my analysis, but be warned.. it's pretty in-depth and quite shockingly plausible.

Spoiler
Through the latest campaign trailer, I found possible proof of the death of Jorge and/or Kat

Part 1:

The part of Noble Team (Noble Six, Kat, and Jorge) is seen flying into the badly damaged city, to which at some point in a building they are ambushed by a team of Elites.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi26.tinypic.com%2F33xjwb6.jpg&hash=af73f7316fb0322c5cbb23df30b514b95cb02508)

In the picture above, Noble Six is on the left, Jorge is on the ground, without his weapon in his grip (why else, aside from a mortal wound, would a SPARTAN II be unarmed in a combat zone?), and Kat is standing on the right. (Note that they are dropping from a Phantom)


Part 2:

An Elite tackles Noble Six, and you assume the first person perspective as Noble Six puts his hand against Elite's fist that currently has a drawn Energy Gauntlet (as I call them). They wrestle, and the Elite roars right into his face.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.tinypic.com%2F34po21h.jpg&hash=411032b7a261caa0c8fdcc000b4b57cfa8c5bb57)

I assume that after this, Noble Six kills the Elite, or it retreats to the Phantom.


Part 3:

Now, Noble Six is firing his Magnum at the passengers of the Phantom, and appears to be crouching beside a set of barely visible light-blue armor in the bottom right-hand corner.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.tinypic.com%2F2v803yr.jpg&hash=aa5172a9e443a8d95377620e0f93c9a0b5b16e96)

The only real answer is that it is Kat, seeing as Carter wasn't with them in the fight, until..


Part 4:

Carter, Jun, and Emile are now on the scene, and firing upwards toward the Phantom.. notice the Golden armor in the bottom left-hand corner?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi30.tinypic.com%2F2rzeycy.jpg&hash=437d3f5e3456f548573933ed8421e6574c764eac)

That is obviously Jorge, nobody else in the squad has that colour, and we have seen him on the ground previously.


Part 5:

We now see (what remains of) Noble team emerging from the same building, and Jun lights a flare for evac.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.tinypic.com%2F2iuqs87.jpg&hash=f9f87e37151309262891a1cc812708c495d426c6)

In this picture we have Carter, Jun, and Emile or Noble Six, nobody else. I'm not sure if that is Emile or Noble Six on the left hand side.


Part 6:

Noble Six is seen standing alone looking out at the burning city that he had just left. He is holding a pair of dogtags, indicating that one (or more) of the the squad did infact recently die.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.tinypic.com%2F20rwgwj.jpg&hash=68129b6d8a1c603a51cde8b9ad33bd57dbf21628)

There are two possibilities for Noble Six being alone I am exploring:

.1- At the point when Kat and Jorge went down, he somehow lost contact with the rest of the squad (Carter, Jun, Emile), and he later found his way to the outskirts of the city.

.2- He was thought to be dead, but he was only knocked out by something in which case the rest of Noble Team moved on, and when he woke up, he found his way to the outskirts of the city.

Both of these would do fine to explain it possibly being Emile in the previous picture with the rest of Noble Team instead of Noble Six.


Conclusion:

What do I think of this? I love it. The theme of loss and defeat had always seemed absent from the Halo series until Halo 3, with the death of Johnson and Miranda. And this game needs death, it screams for it. I personally hope (and I know this sounds a bit twisted) that the whole team eventually dies, as has been hinted at. It would also seal any loose cracks in the canon.
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I thinik i saw you post this on Bungie.net lol. Very good analysis of the trailer!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 31, 2010, 07:52:39 PM
Well i just read the new Bungie.net weekly update and i have to say it RAWkd!
http://downloads.bungie.net/videos/hunterrawk.mov
;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 31, 2010, 08:08:19 PM
Finally pre-ordered my copy earlier today! Just the regular edition...only wanted the exclusive skins that come with it. Decided I didn't need to pay extra for all the fancy stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Aug 01, 2010, 01:27:20 AM
I've got the Limited Edition halfway paid off, I've never bought a special edition of any of the Halo games, so I thought I'd treat myself to something special for the last big Bungie Halo game. Plus, I really need the Elite armor that comes with it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 01, 2010, 01:48:35 AM
I paid off the Limited edition.
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 31, 2010, 08:08:19 PM
Finally pre-ordered my copy earlier today! Just the regular edition...only wanted the exclusive skins that come with it. Decided I didn't need to pay extra for all the fancy stuff.
You mean the Limited edition? The regular comes with nothing but the game..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 01, 2010, 02:04:26 AM
If you preorder the regular at game Stop you get some special armor pieces.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 01, 2010, 02:31:57 AM
^ Yes but ummm.... I dunno.
More hunter RAWk!
http://downloads.bungie.net/videos/hunterrawk.mov
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 01, 2010, 02:31:17 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 01, 2010, 01:48:35 AM
You mean the Limited edition? The regular comes with nothing but the game..

It comes with two unlock codes for special armour pieces. When I meant fancy stuff, I was referring to what is standard with the LE, already included by MS.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 01, 2010, 09:48:12 PM
MS? I dont understand  :(
Am i just flat out dumb for not understanding?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 01, 2010, 09:52:40 PM
Microsoft.

I played a few games with Aeus today, I worshiped his Recon. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 01, 2010, 10:54:01 PM
LUCKY! Both of you! MW2 took away all of my Halo playing friends.
And i think i get i now...I think
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 01, 2010, 11:30:32 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 01, 2010, 10:54:01 PM
LUCKY! Both of you! MW2 took away all of my Halo playing friends.

Agreed 100%
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 01, 2010, 11:52:05 PM
I think like 3 came back tho and 1 is in between. The game is too competitive and annoying. It gets incredibly repititive too.
*Noobtoob, respawn, Noobtoob, respawn, RPG, respawn, RPG, respawn, Helicopter,respawn, Helicopter, respawn, Nuke, quit.*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 02, 2010, 10:54:15 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 01, 2010, 09:52:40 PM
Microsoft.

I played a few games with Aeus today, I worshiped his Recon. :P

'A few'?

My head still hurts from that Minotaur game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 02, 2010, 09:28:28 PM
Anybody else pre-order the Legendary Edition?  ;D

Quote from: Remonster on Jul 31, 2010, 01:44:03 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 31, 2010, 06:11:28 AM
My god, I think I just found a few possible character death hints in the Campaign trailer!

Click the spoiler tag for my analysis, but be warned.. it's pretty in-depth and quite shockingly plausible.

Spoiler
Through the latest campaign trailer, I found possible proof of the death of Jorge and/or Kat

Part 1:

The part of Noble Team (Noble Six, Kat, and Jorge) is seen flying into the badly damaged city, to which at some point in a building they are ambushed by a team of Elites.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi26.tinypic.com%2F33xjwb6.jpg&hash=af73f7316fb0322c5cbb23df30b514b95cb02508)

In the picture above, Noble Six is on the left, Jorge is on the ground, without his weapon in his grip (why else, aside from a mortal wound, would a SPARTAN II be unarmed in a combat zone?), and Kat is standing on the right. (Note that they are dropping from a Phantom)


Part 2:

An Elite tackles Noble Six, and you assume the first person perspective as Noble Six puts his hand against Elite's fist that currently has a drawn Energy Gauntlet (as I call them). They wrestle, and the Elite roars right into his face.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.tinypic.com%2F34po21h.jpg&hash=411032b7a261caa0c8fdcc000b4b57cfa8c5bb57)

I assume that after this, Noble Six kills the Elite, or it retreats to the Phantom.


Part 3:

Now, Noble Six is firing his Magnum at the passengers of the Phantom, and appears to be crouching beside a set of barely visible light-blue armor in the bottom right-hand corner.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.tinypic.com%2F2v803yr.jpg&hash=aa5172a9e443a8d95377620e0f93c9a0b5b16e96)

The only real answer is that it is Kat, seeing as Carter wasn't with them in the fight, until..


Part 4:

Carter, Jun, and Emile are now on the scene, and firing upwards toward the Phantom.. notice the Golden armor in the bottom left-hand corner?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi30.tinypic.com%2F2rzeycy.jpg&hash=437d3f5e3456f548573933ed8421e6574c764eac)

That is obviously Jorge, nobody else in the squad has that colour, and we have seen him on the ground previously.


Part 5:

We now see (what remains of) Noble team emerging from the same building, and Jun lights a flare for evac.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi27.tinypic.com%2F2iuqs87.jpg&hash=f9f87e37151309262891a1cc812708c495d426c6)

In this picture we have Carter, Jun, and Emile or Noble Six, nobody else. I'm not sure if that is Emile or Noble Six on the left hand side.


Part 6:

Noble Six is seen standing alone looking out at the burning city that he had just left. He is holding a pair of dogtags, indicating that one (or more) of the the squad did infact recently die.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi31.tinypic.com%2F20rwgwj.jpg&hash=68129b6d8a1c603a51cde8b9ad33bd57dbf21628)

There are two possibilities for Noble Six being alone I am exploring:

.1- At the point when Kat and Jorge went down, he somehow lost contact with the rest of the squad (Carter, Jun, Emile), and he later found his way to the outskirts of the city.

.2- He was thought to be dead, but he was only knocked out by something in which case the rest of Noble Team moved on, and when he woke up, he found his way to the outskirts of the city.

Both of these would do fine to explain it possibly being Emile in the previous picture with the rest of Noble Team instead of Noble Six.


Conclusion:

What do I think of this? I love it. The theme of loss and defeat had always seemed absent from the Halo series until Halo 3, with the death of Johnson and Miranda. And this game needs death, it screams for it. I personally hope (and I know this sounds a bit twisted) that the whole team eventually dies, as has been hinted at. It would also seal any loose cracks in the canon.
[close]

I thinik i saw you post this on Bungie.net lol. Very good analysis of the trailer!
That's where I originally posted it- GuiltySpark569   ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 02, 2010, 10:41:48 PM
Aw f**k it, I upgraded my pre-order to LE :-[ couldn't resist the extra skins!

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 02, 2010, 09:28:28 PM
Anybody else pre-order the Legendary Edition?  ;D

Ew who'd wanna do that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 02, 2010, 10:43:47 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 02, 2010, 10:41:48 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 02, 2010, 09:28:28 PM
Anybody else pre-order the Legendary Edition?  ;D
Ew who'd wanna do that?
Somebody who want's to represent Bungie's last Halo game by having a pretty Noble Team statuette next to their Master Chief helmet  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 02, 2010, 10:49:53 PM
Considering it's made by McF, I'd rather not risk my hard-earned $$.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 02, 2010, 10:54:36 PM
I've seen the display model.. it's quite amazing. That was part of my decision- it was very detailed, appropriate size, and well, very pretty in general.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 02, 2010, 11:01:45 PM
I dont have enough money. And the statue will only collect dust as I wait for Microsoft to put the flames on the marketplace. Also ummm
Spoiler
In the TV commercial they added a shot of the Elite killing Kat as Six shoots it
[close]
Thesis confirmed :)
And Sweeps I think you left your X box on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 02, 2010, 11:18:36 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 02, 2010, 11:01:45 PM
I dont have enough money. And the statue will only collect dust as I wait for Microsoft to put the flames on the marketplace. Also ummm
Spoiler
In the TV commercial they added a shot of the Elite killing Kat as Six shoots it
[close]
Thesis confirmed :)
And Sweeps I think you left your X box on.
Just taking a shower  :D

Spoiler
And it doesn't kill her at that moment- Carter pushes her down, and she narrowly evades it.. believe me, that bugged the shit out of me, so I watched it frame by frame  :D
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 02, 2010, 11:33:10 PM
I guess we were wrong then :(
So bored.... Matchmaking sucks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SM on Aug 03, 2010, 02:02:11 AM
Halo 2600 (http://www.codemystics.com/halo2600)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 03, 2010, 06:12:13 PM
If I said that I played a few Halo games with Aeus today, it would be the understatement of the decade.

If I said that I played many Halo games with Aeus today, it would be a huge understatement.

If I said that I played a lot of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be an understatement.

If I said that I played a shit-load of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be just about right.

If I said that I played Halo with Aeus from 11:30am until 5:30pm that would not be a lie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Aug 03, 2010, 06:21:28 PM
You mad.                 

Quote from: SM on Aug 03, 2010, 02:02:11 AM
Halo 2600 (http://www.codemystics.com/halo2600)

Awesome. Although I walked into a Grunt thinking it was a rock.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 03, 2010, 08:35:53 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 03, 2010, 06:12:13 PM
If I said that I played a few Halo games with Aeus today, it would be the understatement of the decade.

If I said that I played many Halo games with Aeus today, it would be a huge understatement.

If I said that I played a lot of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be an understatement.

If I said that I played a shit-load of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be just about right.

If I said that I played Halo with Aeus from 11:30am until 5:30pm that would not be a lie.

You need to get out :P just sayin' homie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 03, 2010, 09:11:51 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 03, 2010, 06:12:13 PM
If I said that I played a few Halo games with Aeus today, it would be the understatement of the decade.

If I said that I played many Halo games with Aeus today, it would be a huge understatement.

If I said that I played a lot of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be an understatement.

If I said that I played a shit-load of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be just about right.

If I said that I played Halo with Aeus from 11:30am until 5:30pm that would not be a lie.

Don't forget Halo Wars.

Lazy days ftw.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 03, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 03, 2010, 08:35:53 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 03, 2010, 06:12:13 PM
If I said that I played a few Halo games with Aeus today, it would be the understatement of the decade.

If I said that I played many Halo games with Aeus today, it would be a huge understatement.

If I said that I played a lot of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be an understatement.

If I said that I played a shit-load of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be just about right.

If I said that I played Halo with Aeus from 11:30am until 5:30pm that would not be a lie.

You need to get out :P just sayin' homie.

Says the guy with over 20,000 posts. :P

Quote from: Aeus on Aug 03, 2010, 09:11:51 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 03, 2010, 06:12:13 PM
If I said that I played a few Halo games with Aeus today, it would be the understatement of the decade.

If I said that I played many Halo games with Aeus today, it would be a huge understatement.

If I said that I played a lot of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be an understatement.

If I said that I played a shit-load of Halo games with Aeus today, it would be just about right.

If I said that I played Halo with Aeus from 11:30am until 5:30pm that would not be a lie.

Don't forget Halo Wars.

Lazy days ftw.

I concur.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 03, 2010, 10:24:57 PM
Oh god, soon as I get Live again, I'm a gonna game with you guys. I feel so left out. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 03, 2010, 10:51:10 PM
^ When are u getting it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 03, 2010, 10:59:47 PM
Probably end of August, after my vacation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 03, 2010, 11:03:53 PM
Then I wont get to game with you. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 03, 2010, 11:08:40 PM
Ever? Or just for a while?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SM on Aug 03, 2010, 11:23:05 PM
QuoteSays the guy with over 20,000 posts

:D :D :D......  ???....  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 04, 2010, 12:04:59 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 03, 2010, 11:03:53 PM
Then I wont get to game with you. :(
Why not?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 04, 2010, 12:11:09 AM
Ive been playing alot because on Monday my school year starts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 04, 2010, 12:20:30 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 03, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
Says the guy with over 20,000 posts. :P

Hey hey hey! This was years of time spent in classrooms! Wiseguy...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 04, 2010, 12:32:12 AM
^ I snorted and laughed when I read that :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 04, 2010, 01:26:17 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 04, 2010, 12:11:09 AM
Ive been playing alot because on Monday my school year starts.
WHAT THE FU- !?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 04, 2010, 11:06:55 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 04, 2010, 12:20:30 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 03, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
Says the guy with over 20,000 posts. :P

Hey hey hey! This was years of time spent in classrooms! Wiseguy...

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2FDeadpool%2520Scans%2520etc%2FDeadpool__Oh_by_Ricard08-1.jpg&hash=cda18ad569483fd832838c3d66dca79fb19cb878)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2FDeadpool%2520Scans%2520etc%2FDeadpool__Oh_by_Ricard08-2.jpg&hash=75b8bf7295d019be13132b44fe5d3d5f7cc5315f)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 04, 2010, 04:47:10 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 04, 2010, 11:06:55 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 04, 2010, 12:20:30 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 03, 2010, 09:54:30 PM
Says the guy with over 20,000 posts. :P

Hey hey hey! This was years of time spent in classrooms! Wiseguy...

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/Xenomorph02/Deadpool%20Scans%20etc/Deadpool__Oh_by_Ricard08-1.jpg
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee44/Xenomorph02/Deadpool%20Scans%20etc/Deadpool__Oh_by_Ricard08-2.jpg

Glorious. Bravo, sir. Bravo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cyberwaste6996 on Aug 04, 2010, 05:30:04 PM
3 more multiplayer maps confirmed.  2 are remakes of the Halo 2 maps Midship and Ivory Tower.  The third is a new invasion map called Spire.  The footage of spire also confirms that it's not always gonna be Elites doing the invading as Spartans are the ones invading on this map.

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14276699/halo-project/videos/halor_maps_vdp_080310.html
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 04, 2010, 07:30:12 PM
Quote from: cyberwaste6996 on Aug 04, 2010, 05:30:04 PM
3 more multiplayer maps confirmed.  2 are remakes of the Halo 2 maps Midship and Ivory Tower.  The third is a new invasion map called Spire.  The footage of spire also confirms that it's not always gonna be Elites doing the invading as Spartans are the ones invading on this map.

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14276699/halo-project/videos/halor_maps_vdp_080310.html

Boy, sure is cOLD in here.

Oh, dear Lord, I've spent far too much time on the Bungie forums. I apologize for that last comment. I'm going to get professional help.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 04, 2010, 08:26:31 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 04, 2010, 07:30:12 PM
Quote from: cyberwaste6996 on Aug 04, 2010, 05:30:04 PM
3 more multiplayer maps confirmed.  2 are remakes of the Halo 2 maps Midship and Ivory Tower.  The third is a new invasion map called Spire.  The footage of spire also confirms that it's not always gonna be Elites doing the invading as Spartans are the ones invading on this map.

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14276699/halo-project/videos/halor_maps_vdp_080310.html

Boy, sure is cOLD in here.

Oh, dear Lord, I've spent far too much time on the Bungie forums. I apologize for that last comment. I'm going to get professional help.
See: My backstory.

/epic
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 04, 2010, 10:45:22 PM
^  :D
To both comments
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 05, 2010, 12:00:12 AM
Heh-heh.. I just remembered the Jurassic Park/Jeff Goldblum thing  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 05, 2010, 12:11:28 AM
^ Oh well....umm....since you brought that up again....I just cant help but...but laugh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 05, 2010, 12:26:07 AM
I need these games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 05, 2010, 03:42:39 AM
^ You do. They are epic
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 05, 2010, 06:10:24 AM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 05, 2010, 12:26:07 AM
I need these games.

If you're getting them for multiplayer, wait for Reach. If you're getting them for story, you need to get . . . Reach first since it's a prequel. Oh, God, I just realized that.

I need to go rectify advice I gave to large numbers of friends who are Halo-less.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 05, 2010, 07:43:11 AM
If you guys are wondering why I so seemlessly trasition between 360 and AvP Galaxy...

Here's my set up!

View from the doors:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi34.tinypic.com%2F2zipisz.jpg&hash=257b85c56e7508e21dad2ee4bea2282d42490de9)

View toward the doors from the couch:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi34.tinypic.com%2F2yun3pd.jpg&hash=fcf761fd8a4a5a8b9be9f25aadea415b8b81ebed)

View toward the TV/Gaming area:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi33.tinypic.com%2Fwtiutl.jpg&hash=d60beda5f09af02bee10192dd2af006d1092fd86)

View of Computer and "Ol' Slidey"!:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi34.tinypic.com%2Ffzawrn.jpg&hash=de80a7c8ce560fc2271546c9d6bd9f4cf93d80cd)


I'm still ajusting to my new place, and so far I really like the accessability of everything (I'm like a senior!).  :)

Sorry bout' the image quality- it's nightime, and I have my camera set to lo-res (to conserve some battery power before I charge), and I don't have a lighting setting set!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 05, 2010, 07:48:12 AM
HURRY Drago Tell them!
EDIT I envy your setup!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 05, 2010, 07:53:09 AM
Drago is offline  :D

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 05, 2010, 07:43:11 AM

View toward the doors from the couch:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi34.tinypic.com%2F2yun3pd.jpg&hash=fcf761fd8a4a5a8b9be9f25aadea415b8b81ebed)


This is the angle at which I warned my friends not to "Jew me" in the purchase of alcohol with mine and their money  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 05, 2010, 11:35:51 AM
:D

Your place looks real nice, Sweeper.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 05, 2010, 07:20:48 PM
:D
I concur.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 05, 2010, 11:53:54 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 05, 2010, 07:43:11 AM
If you guys are wondering why I so seemlessly trasition between 360 and AvP Galaxy...

Here's my set up!

View from the doors:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi34.tinypic.com%2F2zipisz.jpg&hash=257b85c56e7508e21dad2ee4bea2282d42490de9)

View toward the doors from the couch:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi34.tinypic.com%2F2yun3pd.jpg&hash=fcf761fd8a4a5a8b9be9f25aadea415b8b81ebed)

View toward the TV/Gaming area:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi33.tinypic.com%2Fwtiutl.jpg&hash=d60beda5f09af02bee10192dd2af006d1092fd86)

View of Computer and "Ol' Slidey"!:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi34.tinypic.com%2Ffzawrn.jpg&hash=de80a7c8ce560fc2271546c9d6bd9f4cf93d80cd)


I'm still ajusting to my new place, and so far I really like the accessability of everything (I'm like a senior!).  :)

Sorry bout' the image quality- it's nightime, and I have my camera set to lo-res (to conserve some battery power before I charge), and I don't have a lighting setting set!  :D

Looks cramped :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 05, 2010, 11:58:32 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 05, 2010, 06:10:24 AM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 05, 2010, 12:26:07 AM
I need these games.

If you're getting them for multiplayer, wait for Reach. If you're getting them for story, you need to get . . . Reach first since it's a prequel. Oh, God, I just realized that.

I need to go rectify advice I gave to large numbers of friends who are Halo-less.

Actually, Halo Wars takes place 20 years before Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 06, 2010, 12:38:37 AM
So, I was browing Youtube and I came across some pretty epic and pretty nerdy songs about Halo. I quite enjoy them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4J5mEdQcaI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lklgSn4x0tc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2eUKKK4SmU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POiTzOiuA20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XElFjlprH-g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDSjCMi68pM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF7CK5Oy5_c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cZ356hPRw0

The last three are especially epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 06, 2010, 12:51:29 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 05, 2010, 11:53:54 PM
Looks cramped :P
I can definately see how that would look, with the select angles I was taking the pictures from, but from other angles, there is much more to see:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi36.tinypic.com%2Fqy5xes.jpg&hash=c49c946f754baa07821fd4d5ca4d18e2cb691df5)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi36.tinypic.com%2Fnwf2qg.jpg&hash=5bfb770d114aa0d50af775515ad49427f845a420)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.tinypic.com%2F34ypt77.jpg&hash=8c617c70e78c66d05f1d1d85e99a755b398dbcac)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi36.tinypic.com%2F246l66p.jpg&hash=15143cb67710afb00e6cb44a99baf0d694331086)

My favorite part being the ceiling  :)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi35.tinypic.com%2F2qvcdfm.jpg&hash=ef25228534adb7ac1348845e11f234bbb308ea25)

Why can't I get up there..


But where the hell do I put that Noble Team statue.. the bedroom will not do it justice, so I'm thinking the mantel piece..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 06, 2010, 03:57:22 AM
^ Made this real fast
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi37.tinypic.com%2F2qbru5t.jpg&hash=b7460464d14347ca24a6c7931b532231c4be6114)
;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 06, 2010, 04:06:25 AM
HAHA! Epic win!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 06, 2010, 04:32:13 AM
I plan to fasten the statue directly onto my skull using stitches and staples, possibly welding it there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 06, 2010, 04:35:49 AM
^  ::)
jk lol.
I still think the statue would just collect dust.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 03:18:18 AM
Just placed my full-deposit for the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition order in.. feels good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ticou on Aug 07, 2010, 09:45:25 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 03:18:18 AM
Just placed my full-deposit for the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition order in.. feels good.

Gratz man. Still don't know what edition to buy :/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 10:18:00 AM
Just put it in terms of how big a fan you are, and for what reasons.

"The answers you seek lie within."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 07, 2010, 03:53:14 PM
Right. I'm a story mode fan, so standard was perfect for me!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 07, 2010, 04:19:24 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 03:18:18 AM
Just placed my full-deposit for the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition order in.. feels good.

Enjoy it dude. Be sure to post pics of the statue!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 08:42:10 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 07, 2010, 04:19:24 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 03:18:18 AM
Just placed my full-deposit for the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition order in.. feels good.

Enjoy it dude. Be sure to post pics of the statue!
I will x2

:)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 08, 2010, 12:03:56 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 10:18:00 AM
Just put it in terms of how big a fan you are, and for what reasons.

"The answers you seek lie within."
This doesn't work for me.
The only way id be able to get the Legendary edition, which is equivalent to how much of a fan i am, would be for me to work myself into a coma and then wake up in a year to enjoy Reach. It sucks...
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 08:42:10 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 07, 2010, 04:19:24 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 03:18:18 AM
Just placed my full-deposit for the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition order in.. feels good.

Enjoy it dude. Be sure to post pics of the statue!
I will x2

:)
The guns are removable from the figures. I want to see pics of Jorge's turret man. Its epic!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 08, 2010, 12:11:12 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 08, 2010, 12:03:56 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2010, 10:18:00 AM
Just put it in terms of how big a fan you are, and for what reasons.

"The answers you seek lie within."
This doesn't work for me.
The only way id be able to get the Legendary edition, which is equivalent to how much of a fan i am, would be for me to work myself into a coma and then wake up in a year to enjoy Reach. It sucks...
Why would you need to wait a year?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 08, 2010, 12:12:45 AM
I was exagerating the coma!
;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 08, 2010, 06:53:40 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 07, 2010, 03:53:14 PM
Right. I'm a story mode fan, so standard was perfect for me!

Pretty much the same for me, I don't care for pre-order codes but I love multiplayer and custom games, but I don't have enough for the special editions.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 08, 2010, 08:45:19 PM
I've been saving up all year, regretfully putting off every single release I was looking forward to (except Mass Effect 2). That, along with some generous donations from friends who don't actually have their own systems (but are happy to leech off of mine) allowed me to buy the Legendary Edition.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2010, 01:46:37 AM
Does anyone know if there will be scarabs in reach? cause now that i thought of it i havent heard anything about them at all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2010, 01:48:18 AM
Hmmm, maybe big surprise appearance??? I can't wait for this game!!

Oh, and did anyone get the new version of The Fall of Reach? If so, what's different between the 2010 version and the 2001 version, because I'm not wasting money on a book I already own.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2010, 02:05:38 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2010, 01:48:18 AM
Hmmm, maybe big surprise appearance??? I can't wait for this game!!

Oh, and did anyone get the new version of The Fall of Reach? If so, what's different between the 2010 version and the 2001 version, because I'm not wasting money on a book I already own.
well i just checked it on amazon and the fall of reach from 01 has 352 pages while the new one has 416 pages so yup theres a difference.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2010, 03:21:54 AM
The new one had added stuff in the book, like art and stuff, but I mean the actual story. Supposedly they changed the story a little bit, and I want to know how differently?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 09, 2010, 10:25:11 AM
I want to get some more Halo novels, I currently have; The Fall of Reach, The Flood and Contact Harvest.

I'm reading Contact Harvest now, I'm only on chapter two but it's still good. I certainly want to get First Strike and Ghosts of Onyx but I've found another book that seems to be focusing on Captain Keyes called The Cole Protocol, Contact Harvest is focusing on Sergeant Johnson.

I was just wondering if anyone has read The Cole Protocol and if it is any good?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 09, 2010, 10:48:51 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 09, 2010, 10:25:11 AM
I was just wondering if anyone has read The Cole Protocol and if it is any good?
It's among my three favorites!

(The Cole Protocol, The Flood, The Fall of Reach)

Thel 'Vadamee's (The Arbiter) backstory in TCP made the whole story great for me  ;D

And it's awesome to see the connection between Thel and Keyes.

Also, the ending was really sweet. Not in the cool sense, but the heartwarming kind, and there are many people who don't like that.. but I ain't one of em'  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 09, 2010, 10:56:07 AM
OK, thanks very much Space Sweeper. I placed an order for all three books (First Strike, Onyx, Cole Protocol). I decided to get them all from the same seller, so I was £2 over the expected price of under £15. They should all arrive together, which is good. ;D

Now I'm gonna play Halo 2 (hopefully finish the campaign :P) and then read Contact Harvest. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2010, 06:36:23 PM
Don't forget about Halo Evolutions! That book is great. It's is a bunch of short stories taking place at various times in the Human/Covenant war, and it is really great!

And there are 6 more books coming out, not counting the remakes of The Flood and First Strike. There is a Forerunner trilogy coming out, written by Greg Bear, and three new books by Karen Traviss. So with the exception of the remakes, I will be buying them all!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 09, 2010, 08:36:08 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2010, 01:46:37 AM
Does anyone know if there will be scarabs in reach? cause now that i thought of it i havent heard anything about them at all.

Why would hear about them at all? Nothing special, unless we're given a chance to actually commandeer one in which case they would have said something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2010, 11:56:01 PM
Well it's gone gold so soon we'll start getting info about campaign
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 09, 2010, 08:36:08 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2010, 01:46:37 AM
Does anyone know if there will be scarabs in reach? cause now that i thought of it i havent heard anything about them at all.

Why would hear about them at all? Nothing special, unless we're given a chance to actually commandeer one in which case they would have said something.
Well they did make sure to say buggers were not back in and maybe they changed it back to the halo 2 gigantic scarab.(plus if didnt include scarabs in reach they will be missing out on a big oppourtinity IMO since i think that the part of covenant with the 2 scarabs was the best part of halo 3)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 12:17:47 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2010, 11:56:01 PM
Well it's gone gold so soon we'll start getting info about campaign

BOOO! No campaign info!!! I don't want to be tempted any more!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 10, 2010, 12:27:38 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 12:17:47 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2010, 11:56:01 PM
Well it's gone gold so soon we'll start getting info about campaign

BOOO! No campaign info!!! I don't want to be tempted any more!!!
Ive got something special for you nightmare ;)

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=27653 (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=27653)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 10, 2010, 01:09:39 AM
Got the new X Box and have to re-earn everything for all of the profiles I made for Halo 3, though it is still fun.
Fortunatly, I got the skulls that have given me the most trouble.
This game's campaign is so short it is criminal.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 10, 2010, 01:17:45 AM
Why can't you just transfer everything over?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 10, 2010, 01:19:33 AM
Well, my gamertags are not online since we don't have Live yet. It gives me an excuse to play through it again so I am not complaining. This new model doesn't have the slot for memory cards or hard drives since it has a hard drive built in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 10, 2010, 01:51:59 AM
USB keys be thy friend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 10, 2010, 12:16:05 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2010, 06:36:23 PM
Don't forget about Halo Evolutions! That book is great. It's is a bunch of short stories taking place at various times in the Human/Covenant war, and it is really great!

And there are 6 more books coming out, not counting the remakes of The Flood and First Strike. There is a Forerunner trilogy coming out, written by Greg Bear, and three new books by Karen Traviss. So with the exception of the remakes, I will be buying them all!

I don't have enough for Evolutions, but good news, all three books have already been dispatched so if they are being sent via First Class Post like the seller said, I should have them by tomorrow. :)

Also, I killed Regret in Halo 2. Felt good. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ElderPredator on Aug 10, 2010, 12:52:06 PM
Am I the only one NOT excited for Reach? (I was at first though)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 12:55:55 PM
Quote from: ElderPredator on Aug 10, 2010, 12:52:06 PM
Am I the only one NOT excited for Reach? (I was at first though)

Yes, yes you are. Heretic!


Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 10, 2010, 12:16:05 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2010, 06:36:23 PM
Don't forget about Halo Evolutions! That book is great. It's is a bunch of short stories taking place at various times in the Human/Covenant war, and it is really great!

And there are 6 more books coming out, not counting the remakes of The Flood and First Strike. There is a Forerunner trilogy coming out, written by Greg Bear, and three new books by Karen Traviss. So with the exception of the remakes, I will be buying them all!

I don't have enough for Evolutions, but good news, all three books have already been dispatched so if they are being sent via First Class Post like the seller said, I should have them by tomorrow. :)

Also, I killed Regret in Halo 2. Felt good. :D

Well, when you have enough, I would definitely suggest evolutions. Really great stories. Actually, if you want to know about 2 of the stories for free, they put motion comics of them on Waypoint. And a third motion comic is coming out soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 10, 2010, 12:57:23 PM
Sounds cool. My brother has his friend over right now so I can't go on the 360 because they're on it, I'll be sure to check around Waypoint later on. Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ElderPredator on Aug 10, 2010, 12:58:13 PM
QuoteYes, yes you are. Heretic
Played all the Halos and I think I've had enough HALO, you can't compete with CE and Bungie is trying so hard to do it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 12:59:40 PM
Failing? How, exactly? I think Reach looks great. I loved the trilogy, Halo Wars was a really fun way to switch genres, and ODST was a great expansion!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 10, 2010, 01:01:31 PM
Wars is fun, but Mission 4 is so hard, even on Normal! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 10, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2010, 01:48:18 AM
Hmmm, maybe big surprise appearance??? I can't wait for this game!!

Oh, and did anyone get the new version of The Fall of Reach? If so, what's different between the 2010 version and the 2001 version, because I'm not wasting money on a book I already own.
Found the answear to your question
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/transmissions/article/2010-08-03--The-Fall-of-Reach-In-Stores-Now
so theres a little bit of new material and there doing the same for the flood and first strike aswell  :-\
this sucks ive already got em and now ill have to get em again *sigh*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 10, 2010, 01:24:41 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 10, 2010, 01:10:03 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2010, 01:48:18 AM
Hmmm, maybe big surprise appearance??? I can't wait for this game!!

Oh, and did anyone get the new version of The Fall of Reach? If so, what's different between the 2010 version and the 2001 version, because I'm not wasting money on a book I already own.
Found the answear to your question
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/transmissions/article/2010-08-03--The-Fall-of-Reach-In-Stores-Now
so theres a little bit of new material and there doing the same for the flood and first strike aswell  :-\
this sucks ive already got em and now ill have to get em again *sigh*

So... they're changing nothing, just adding some bonus art and stuff? It sounds just like a re-release. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 02:45:43 PM
In which case, I will not be buying these books. I'll save my money for Greg Bear's Forerunner trilogy and Karen Traviss' post Halo 3 trilogy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 10, 2010, 02:50:44 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 02:45:43 PM
In which case, I will not be buying these books. I'll save my money for Greg Bear's Forerunner trilogy and Karen Traviss' post Halo 3 trilogy.

Ditto.

I'm just re-reading this thread from start to finish, I'm on page 26 so far, and back in '09 on an earlier page you mentioned a post-credits scene in ODST. Now I need to go replay Coastal Highway sometime and watch all the credits! Damn you Nightmare! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 02:54:27 PM
You still haven't seen that scene!?!?! It's amazing! :D Actually, I still haven't seen the legendary ending. When I beat the level on Legendary, the people I was playing with skipped the credits :/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 10, 2010, 02:59:44 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 02:54:27 PM
You still haven't seen that scene!?!?! It's amazing! :D Actually, I still haven't seen the legendary ending. When I beat the level on Legendary, the people I was playing with skipped the credits :/

Hell, I didn't even know that there was a scene after the credits!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 03:02:50 PM
All except Halo Wars have scenes after the credits, (well, Halo Wars has a line of dialogue after the credits on legendary, though). So I guess we can expect Halo Reach to have an after credits scene, too. I'm hoping that it's inside the Pillar of Autumn, with Captain Keyes seeing the first Halo ring, and then awakening Master Chief from cryo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 10, 2010, 03:09:12 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 03:02:50 PM
All except Halo Wars have scenes after the credits, (well, Halo Wars has a line of dialogue after the credits on legendary, though). So I guess we can expect Halo Reach to have an after credits scene, too. I'm hoping that it's inside the Pillar of Autumn, with Captain Keyes seeing the first Halo ring, and then awakening Master Chief from cryo.

WAT.

Now I need to replay Halo: Combat Evolved's final mission and watch after the credits, and do the same for ODST. :D

I'm still not done with Halo 2, I'm on the Arbiter level where you have to recover the Index (I haven't played any of it yet, because I got up to it, saved it and came off the 360).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2010, 04:21:10 PM
CE's isn't much of a scene, more of a tease. Something that you already know if you played Halo 2. But stil pretty cool.

I'm watching Legends again now, because I'm going to be letting a friend borrow it!
EDIT: I feel Odd One Out is a wasted opportunity. it was funny, but I would have preferred another cannon story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 10, 2010, 05:09:08 PM
I have an answer to all your troubles: Youtube.

I always play on Legendary on the first run through and sit through the credits for the extra scene (except on ODST where my controller slipped in my hand and I accidentally skipped them the first time).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Aug 12, 2010, 01:45:24 PM
HALO is cool and all and lookin forward to REACH but why is the halo series rated M? There is barely any blood (human blood) and I hardly heard any bad language at all in any halo games. Violence, violence isnt really a big deal at all imo what games these days dont have violence? I just think it should be rated T thats all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 12, 2010, 04:06:18 PM
Its probably hard to justify giving a game about genocidal aliens wiping out humanity so they can attempt to activate a galactic nuke while a terrifying parasite that eats people roam about a T rating.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Aug 12, 2010, 04:30:36 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 12, 2010, 04:06:18 PM
Its probably hard to justify giving a game about genocidal aliens wiping out humanity so they can attempt to activate a galactic nuke while a terrifying parasite that eats people roam about a T rating.

Thats true but what is actually shown gameplaywise dosent scream M for Mature to me. I would love to see more shit go down in halo like seein more blood when you shoot someone or some really gnarly executions like reach is gonna have. IMO deep down I think they kinda cater halo to the younger crowd which is cool, I like halo but to me its just not brutal enough to warrent an M rating. Then again it probably wouldnt be the same halo if they did go all hardcore on it, make it more dark and realistic like when you slash w/ the energy sword the guy gets cut in half or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 12, 2010, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: Corporate Merc on Aug 12, 2010, 04:30:36 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 12, 2010, 04:06:18 PM
Its probably hard to justify giving a game about genocidal aliens wiping out humanity so they can attempt to activate a galactic nuke while a terrifying parasite that eats people roam about a T rating.

Thats true but what is actually shown gameplaywise dosent scream M for Mature to me. I would love to see more shit go down in halo like seein more blood when you shoot someone or some really gnarly executions like reach is gonna have. IMO deep down I think they kinda cater halo to the younger crowd which is cool, I like halo but to me its just not brutal enough to warrent an M rating. Then again it probably wouldnt be the same halo if they did go all hardcore on it, make it more dark and realistic like when you slash w/ the energy sword the guy gets cut in half or something.

I prefer the colorful tone, actually. It sets it apart from other shooters, and is generally more pleasant. Its more amusing for me if I feel like we're having a giant Power Ranger war instead of the generic gritty macho heroes fighting big gritty macho enemies.

Also, I refuse to believe that the average blood spurt is better for a head-shot then confetti and the laughter of children.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 12, 2010, 07:50:38 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 12, 2010, 05:06:43 PM
Its more amusing for me if I feel like we're having a giant Power Ranger war
Yikes, how about a war in a subtly stylized future against a highly religious and technologically advanced collective of genocidal alien races?

Quote from: Corporate Merc on Aug 12, 2010, 04:30:36 PM
I think they kinda cater halo to the younger crowd
The 'younger crowd' enjoys reading novels? Exactly how young are we talking here, because there isn't a single Mature Rated game that the 'younger crowd' wouldn't play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 12, 2010, 07:56:16 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 12, 2010, 04:06:18 PM
Its probably hard to justify giving a game about genocidal aliens wiping out humanity so they can attempt to activate a galactic nuke while a terrifying parasite that eats people roam about a T rating.

That's just the story though. The gameplay in comparison to a lot of other shooters is extremely tame.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 12, 2010, 07:58:20 PM
Well the game does feature intense scenes of rape..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 12, 2010, 08:00:59 PM
What, when?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 12, 2010, 08:05:39 PM
Well, it's necrophilia, actually.

Find dead body>Stand over dead body>Press left stick repeatedly..

The worst thing is that it is interactive.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 12, 2010, 08:11:27 PM
If the ESRB considered stuff like that, every game out there would be AO :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 12, 2010, 08:37:27 PM
Any game with a crouch ability:

Mild Blood
Mild Language
Intense Scenes Of Rape
Comic Mischief

Can parents find the odd one out?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 12, 2010, 10:55:29 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 12, 2010, 05:06:43 PM
Also, I refuse to believe that the average blood spurt is better for a head-shot then confetti and the laughter of children.

(Blows Noisemaker)
The Grunts are having a party! The Brutes are next!

I think the Halo games will go down to be classics, such as Mario and Sonic did when they first showed up.
The gameplay is different from most shooters I have played, but at the same time, pulls out all the conventions tro make it familier.
I started to play Halo 2 today and still love it (it is my personal favorite thus far, Story and Gameplay), but all three are still great games.
I have not played Wars or ODST. I never liked real time strategy and I feel the short campaign in ODST would be so fun it would piss me off for being so short. I might get it just for firefight.
(BTW, can yopu still play eites in ODST?)
I know there are Halo haters here, so tell me, what exactly is wrong with it? I would like to hear examples of why you have this opinion as opposed to "Halo just sucks."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 12, 2010, 11:06:24 PM
Finished Halo 2 on Normal today, the levels are freakin' long! :o

First time I've ever played Halo 2's story, so Normal seemed appropriate. I have a gripe.

The Flood, where the hell did they come from? They just show up with no explanation in Arbiter's level. Other than that, it was pretty solid. I enjoyed it, although the ending seemed very rushed.

At least Halo 3 makes sense now. I'd rate the Campaigns; Halo, Halo 3, Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 12, 2010, 11:19:21 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 12, 2010, 11:06:24 PM
Finished Halo 2 on Normal today, the levels are freakin' long! :o

First time I've ever played Halo 2's story, so Normal seemed appropriate. I have a gripe.

The Flood, where the hell did they come from? They just show up with no explanation in Arbiter's level. Other than that, it was pretty solid. I enjoyed it, although the ending seemed very rushed.

At least Halo 3 makes sense now. I'd rate the Campaigns; Halo, Halo 3, Halo 2.
That station you go to as arbiter is supposed to be some sort of forerunner research station where they were researching flood,you can see some floating around inside a tank at the start of the level juggernaut.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 12, 2010, 11:20:42 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 12, 2010, 08:37:27 PM
Any game with a crouch ability:

Mild Blood
Mild Language
Intense Scenes Of Rape
Comic Mischief

Can parents find the odd one out?

Wait, what?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 12, 2010, 11:24:42 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 12, 2010, 11:06:24 PM
Finished Halo 2 on Normal today, the levels are freakin' long! :o

First time I've ever played Halo 2's story, so Normal seemed appropriate. I have a gripe.

The Flood, where the hell did they come from? They just show up with no explanation in Arbiter's level. Other than that, it was pretty solid. I enjoyed it, although the ending seemed very rushed.

At least Halo 3 makes sense now. I'd rate the Campaigns; Halo, Halo 3, Halo 2.
The Flood:
On the station on Installation 04's gas-giant: It was a Forerunner installation used for Flood study.
On Delta Halo: That Halo always had the problem of the Flood outbreak on it's hands- they had been fighting the Sentinels for a long time, and the Covenant & Humans were the ones walking in on it. They were not previously contained, unlike they were on Installation 04.

The ending: I loved it- nobody ever believes me, but the first time I saw that, I just yelled "F**k yeah!"- I wasn't disappointed, I was phyched that the Chief was going to come back and finish everything once and for all in another addition to the series.

In terms of story, Halo 2's was my favorite- it was absolutely beautiful, and I don't know if you saw this in the Fatale thread, but I was watching a cutscene today, and it absolutely gave me chills; I love it. Tonight, I'm going to put in disc 3 of my Legendary Edition and watch the remastered Halo 1/2 cutscenes in cinematic presentation.. with the hilarious commentary on... with popcorn.. and pop.. and pizza!  :D It has been done before!

Sorry to nerd out on you there- but I am as passionate as you can find with this franchise  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 13, 2010, 12:09:38 AM
The ending aggravated me lol. I literally expected a big climax so I ended up falling to my knees and screaming out NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! first time I'd ever done that XD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Aug 13, 2010, 01:49:06 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 12, 2010, 05:06:43 PM
Quote from: Corporate Merc on Aug 12, 2010, 04:30:36 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 12, 2010, 04:06:18 PM
Its probably hard to justify giving a game about genocidal aliens wiping out humanity so they can attempt to activate a galactic nuke while a terrifying parasite that eats people roam about a T rating.

Thats true but what is actually shown gameplaywise dosent scream M for Mature to me. I would love to see more shit go down in halo like seein more blood when you shoot someone or some really gnarly executions like reach is gonna have. IMO deep down I think they kinda cater halo to the younger crowd which is cool, I like halo but to me its just not brutal enough to warrent an M rating. Then again it probably wouldnt be the same halo if they did go all hardcore on it, make it more dark and realistic like when you slash w/ the energy sword the guy gets cut in half or something.

I prefer the colorful tone, actually. It sets it apart from other shooters, and is generally more pleasant. Its more amusing for me if I feel like we're having a giant Power Ranger war instead of the generic gritty macho heroes fighting big gritty macho enemies.

Also, I refuse to believe that the average blood spurt is better for a head-shot then confetti and the laughter of children.

LOL exactley, thats what a MP match feels like to me the new age futuristic power rangers colorful suits and all duking it out. Seriously though im actually lookin forward to REACH, not really a big halo fan but the newly designed weapons and all that good stuff seems more realistic this time around.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 13, 2010, 08:45:22 AM
In regards to the whole rape thing...
What happens now that Reach has female character models? Ima be betraying alot more ppl for it now in Reach :X
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 09:06:13 AM
Wait- why would you betray them for using a female character model?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 13, 2010, 09:23:02 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 09:06:13 AM
Wait- why would you betray them for using a female character model?

No, he'll be betraying the teammates that are tea-bagging the female character models.

Also, thanks for clearing the Flood thing up! :)

When I said the ending felt rushed, I meant the Arbiter section. You defeat Tartarus, and that's it. It just cuts back to Chief and Arbiter, Johnson and Miranda Keyes are just left there. A small scene of them getting into a ship, or discussing the Prophet of Truth going to Earth would have made it feel less abrupt for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 09:36:47 AM
For me, it all just got my blood rushing-

"Where; where would someone go to activate the other rings?"
(Guilty Spark hessitates for a second, suprised by Miranda's lack of knowlege on the subject)
"..Why, the Ark!"
(The Arbiter comes in from the darkness)
"And where, Oracle, is that?"

(Cut to black)

I personally found that to be a masterful segway into Halo 3, and my god, did everybody think that it was gonna be on Earth.. whoo.. Halo 2. What an amazing story, what an amazing game..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 13, 2010, 09:51:02 AM
I still like Halo 3's Campaign better, but Halo 2 was different and fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 13, 2010, 10:37:49 AM
The whole trilogy just works as one great story. And purebreed, did you watch after the credits of Halo 2?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 13, 2010, 10:39:24 AM
Yes I did. ;D

Bungie Weekly Update. (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_081310)

Get hyped and ready to race, everybody! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Aug 13, 2010, 05:53:01 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 13, 2010, 09:23:02 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 09:06:13 AM
Wait- why would you betray them for using a female character model?

No, he'll be betraying the teammates that are tea-bagging the female character models.

Also, thanks for clearing the Flood thing up! :)

When I said the ending felt rushed, I meant the Arbiter section. You defeat Tartarus, and that's it. It just cuts back to Chief and Arbiter, Johnson and Miranda Keyes are just left there. A small scene of them getting into a ship, or discussing the Prophet of Truth going to Earth would have made it feel less abrupt for me.


The ending was rushed. Bungie ran out of time, and counld'nt add more to  the ending.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 13, 2010, 06:43:53 PM
Halo 2 had my favorite campaign, because being in the Covenant home ship and watching everything fall apart around you in civil war and watching the Flood destroy everything was just an experience that no single player campaign of any genre was able to match.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 13, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
I'm in love with the Spartan Laser. I got eleven kills (using two lasers over one match) an I'm learning how to control it properly. I really, really like using it now.

Me, my brother and my two friends all seem to have different specialities within the game that allow us to win most of our Team Slayer games. My first friend is amazing with the Sniper Rifle, and pretty much any long range weapon. He must have a steadier hand than I. My second friend is really good at getting Assassinations, melee kills and generally being stealthy which makes him a good infiltrator, my brother is awesome in the vehicles and got twelve splatter kills in a Ghost on High Ground in one life. Last but not least, I'm very good with the Battle Rifle and most of the heavy weaponary (Spartan Laser, Missile Pod, Rocket Launcher).

My weapons of choice are now the Battle Rifle and Spartan Laser. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 13, 2010, 10:49:50 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 13, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
My weapons of choice are now the Battle Rifle and Spartan Laser. ;D

Thank God the first part of that sentence will be fixed in Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 13, 2010, 11:24:53 PM
^ AGREED!
And PBA is right. Tea bagging is plain annoying. I rarely allow it.
Right PBA?  :D Right Sweeper?  :D
lol.
And the weekly update is good....very good  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 13, 2010, 11:28:01 PM
First thing I'm gonna do in Reach: get some friends together in Forge (if my NAT lets me), and have a sandbag fight while we all cry tears of joy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 11:30:27 PM
Now, I'm going to have to strongly disagree with you there on teabagging.

If teabagging somebody actually makes them mad, hell yeah I'm gonna do it. Why should an in-game taunt make anybody so frustrated? I just like to hear them scream at me over the mic while I do it, because they are too into the game that they take it as a horrible insult.

I don't know why teabagging enrages anybody, I just laugh and take it as them giving me playful incentive for a revenge kill.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 13, 2010, 11:34:13 PM
There should be like a Halo martydom ability. If you see somebody t-baggin you, then you press X once or something and your arms spazzes up and hits them in the crotch. They take damage and get knocked away a short distance.

:D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 11:36:41 PM
 :D That would be hilarious!

Dude, did you get blacklisted on Bungie.net?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 13, 2010, 11:37:42 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 11:30:27 PM
Now, I'm going to have to strongly disagree with you there on teabagging.

If teabagging somebody actually makes them mad, hell yeah I'm gonna do it. Why should an in-game taunt make anybody so frustrated? I just like to hear them scream at me over the mic while I do it, because they are too into the game that they take it as a horrible insult.

I don't know why teabagging enrages anybody, I just laugh and take it as them giving me playful incentive for a revenge kill.
Its annoying because some people decide to teabag when there on your team everytime they get a kill.....
They dont even notice the dude about to assasinate them or the guy with the flag walking away. And it just doesnt sit right with me ever since i started playing Halo 2 I hated it. I never really do it, i think the only time i ever did it was on a 4 on 1 team slayer match where i got a 50-2 win. Only because the guy charged me with a plasma pistol and i managed to kill him with dual magnums. I crouched once then jumped off the edge like I always do. I dunno i just dont like it....
But not everyones the same so Ill simply agree to disagree.
On topic, did anyone else really love the list of forge objects? And its not even complete! :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 13, 2010, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 11:36:41 PM
:D That would be hilarious!

Dude, did you get blacklisted on Bungie.net?

Yes. I posted a very serious thread about blue waffles (is this allowed even here to talk about it? lol don't ban me), and got a perma ban. A mod said contact him later and he might lift it. I'm biding my time.

Stay cool.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 11:44:16 PM
 :o :-X

WHY would you even do that!

*I think I need to throw up*

:D

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 13, 2010, 11:45:17 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Aug 13, 2010, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 11:36:41 PM
:D That would be hilarious!

Dude, did you get blacklisted on Bungie.net?

Yes. I posted a very serious thread about blue waffles (is this allowed even here to talk about it? lol don't ban me), and got a perma ban. A mod said contact him later and he might lift it. I'm biding my time.

Stay cool.  8)
You sir are what I like to call brick tamland. Brick tamlan is a legend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 13, 2010, 11:48:04 PM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 13, 2010, 11:45:17 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Aug 13, 2010, 11:39:17 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2010, 11:36:41 PM
:D That would be hilarious!

Dude, did you get blacklisted on Bungie.net?

Yes. I posted a very serious thread about blue waffles (is this allowed even here to talk about it? lol don't ban me), and got a perma ban. A mod said contact him later and he might lift it. I'm biding my time.

Stay cool.  8)
You sere are what I like to call brick tamland.

lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 14, 2010, 01:18:51 AM
What do you mean by blue waffles? Never played Halo online, so forgive my ignorance.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 14, 2010, 01:21:14 AM
It has nothing to do with Halo at all, and I don't recommend searching it up. At all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 14, 2010, 01:22:08 AM
Oh blue waffle disease...oh GOD.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Aug 14, 2010, 02:04:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 14, 2010, 01:21:14 AM
It has nothing to do with Halo at all, and I don't recommend searching it up. At all.
I actually found a nice recipe for blue waffles.

Food coloring on waffles.

Food waffles.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 14, 2010, 02:05:56 AM
Can we get back on topic before I throw up?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 14, 2010, 02:16:16 AM
It was mentioned in the hot woman thread. Lots of things were also mentioned. Pumpkins actually vomited, so did rainbows I think.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 14, 2010, 05:08:07 AM
So...howzabout dat Halo? Ringz...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 14, 2010, 05:16:45 AM
^ Were you blinded by its magesty?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 14, 2010, 05:21:23 AM
Homie, I was bakin' in the light.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 14, 2010, 05:32:15 AM
So I replayed Halo: Combat Evolved, the last level specifically. And I could have sworn I saw the ring roll before I blew up. The only thing I could think after that cut-scene was "They see me rollin' . . . they hatin' . . .".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Aug 14, 2010, 02:58:31 PM
Quote from: ElderPredator on Aug 10, 2010, 12:52:06 PM
Am I the only one NOT excited for Reach? (I was at first though)
I've been excited for this game more than Halo 2/3 and ODST combined, reason why? No Flood, No convenant civil war, Elites, no saving the world bollocks or fighting on some forunner world etc, fighting with a group of spartans, huge outdoor enviroments that put anything in the previous games to shame.

I'm really tempted to create a thread so us lot can get together for firefigth or firefight VS when the game comes out, having more people to shoot with/at is never a bad thing. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 14, 2010, 03:03:06 PM
The Covenant civil war was a stroke of genious. Made the Covenant more fleshed out and showed how the prophets' mad prosuits were destroying everything they were trying to achieve, and they only had their delusions to blame for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Aug 14, 2010, 03:34:22 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 14, 2010, 03:03:06 PM
The Covenant civil war was a stroke of genious. Made the Covenant more fleshed out and showed how the prophets' mad prosuits were destroying everything they were trying to achieve, and they only had their delusions to blame for it.
Oh i agree it was a good twist in Halo 2/3, i'm just glad its just back to basic killing covenant elite scum in Reach. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 14, 2010, 03:35:40 PM
Quote from: Razz on Aug 14, 2010, 03:34:22 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 14, 2010, 03:03:06 PM
The Covenant civil war was a stroke of genious. Made the Covenant more fleshed out and showed how the prophets' mad prosuits were destroying everything they were trying to achieve, and they only had their delusions to blame for it.
Oh i agree it was a good twist in Halo 2/3, i'm just glad its just back to basic killing covenant elite scum in Reach. ;D
I agree with that, though I frakin love elites. Keith David and Robert Davi? Can't go wrong there. Easily my two favorite characters in the series. There, I said it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Aug 14, 2010, 03:43:40 PM
I loved fighting them in CE (i don't know but it felt like they were weaker in Halo 2), so much better than the Brutes, Elites were just amble, agile and very cunning and i loved fighting them but the brutes were mindless dumb apes and although they were overhauled in 3 extensively they weren't any fun to engage. After playing the Beta on invasion mode i love the movement and the animation for the elites, they look fantastic.

And yes on the Arbitter and Keith david, excellent choice.

One thing i don't think i can get use to straight off the bat for Reach is (although not a bad thing) that the Elites,Grunts and Brutes don't speak english now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 14, 2010, 04:09:28 PM
What you say is true. Elites are much more experienced in fighting, ducking behind cover and using well cordinated attack patterms. Brutes will just run into a room swinging, but smacking the dumd bastards in the face with a brute shot blade and seeing them drop mid spazz is pretty hilarious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 15, 2010, 10:35:56 AM
I just finished reading Halo: Contact Harvest and I loved it!

There were moments that were very tense, and even though you know what happens to certain characters (and species), those moments still kept me guessing.

Spoiler
The parley in the botanical gardens, for example, I knew that the Covenant vs Human war would ignite, but I'm reading and thinking that the Brutes would actually be peaceful.

Lighter Than Some's demise at the hands of the Drones suprised me, and Dadap's discovery of his friend's remains actually had me feeling sorry for some of the Covenant ranks.
[close]

Overall it was an amazing book and I love how it tied characters from the Halo universe together.

Onto The Cole Protocol next!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 15, 2010, 12:28:37 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 15, 2010, 10:35:56 AM
Halo: Contact Evolved

Whut.

But seriously, I'm glad you liked it. Though it is kind of hard not to like the Halo books; they're really well written and engaging.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 15, 2010, 01:25:56 PM
I think he means Contact Harvest. And agreed, I loved that book!

Spoiler
I felt bad for the Grunt (forgot his name) and Lighter than some (the engineer) :'(
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 15, 2010, 06:53:02 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 15, 2010, 12:28:37 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 15, 2010, 10:35:56 AM
Halo: Contact Evolved

Whut.

But seriously, I'm glad you liked it. Though it is kind of hard not to like the Halo books; they're really well written and engaging.

Derp.

Fixed. Thanks.  :D

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 15, 2010, 01:25:56 PM
I think he means Contact Harvest. And agreed, I loved that book!

Spoiler
I felt bad for the Grunt (forgot his name) and Lighter than some (the engineer) :'(
[close]

Me too.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 15, 2010, 07:00:22 PM
Yeah, sorry to be such a nitpick, it's just that what you originally wrote sounded like a cheap porn parody of Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 15, 2010, 09:08:42 PM
Haha. :D

I played some Firefight today with Space Sweeper and I helped him get his Be Like Marty achivement. Then we played again, and were doing many Ahnuld expressions. xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Aug 15, 2010, 09:25:47 PM
I remember reading Contact Harvest, I really liked the parts about the Grunt and the Engineer,
Spoiler
quite sad indeed
[close]
.

Just preordered Halo Reach, gotta say getting my Xbox is going to be all the sweeter now.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crayola Ola on Aug 16, 2010, 12:02:24 AM
Halo is a really great franchise, keep it up Bungie!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 16, 2010, 12:12:04 AM
Even though the DMR is the BR in disguise and is gonna jump out of its hiding place eventually, it's still gonna be a fantastic game!   ;D

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 16, 2010, 12:51:21 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 14, 2010, 03:03:06 PM
The Covenant civil war was a stroke of genious. Made the Covenant more fleshed out and showed how the prophets' mad prosuits were destroying everything they were trying to achieve, and they only had their delusions to blame for it.
This- it was the most brilliant part of the story, and it made Halo 2 my favortie installment in the series. And it had that epic blockbuster feel, where as Halo 3 seemed a lot darker and more dramatic in an "end of all things sense". Halo 2 will always be remembered by me for the bright levels and the sharp transition to a dark level. The back-and forth between Master Chief and the Arbiter was amazing.

Oh, and I should add that in my mind, the Arbiter and Master Chief do both die in the game, and are revived by the Gravemind, which I'm sure most of you know he has the power to do. The thought that they both actually die at the parts where they fall (hit by the assault carrier beam/shot down the pit) makes the whole game that much more dramatic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 16, 2010, 07:29:34 AM
Spoiler
The Reach commercial had a new snippet added showing Noble Six watching what I assume is either a ship or one of Reach's orbital Super-Mac cannons getting shot down in mid-air
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I get the feeling Reach really will be sad, depressing and will convey a feeling of hopelessness. (sp?)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Aug 16, 2010, 08:29:26 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 16, 2010, 12:51:21 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 14, 2010, 03:03:06 PM
The Covenant civil war was a stroke of genious. Made the Covenant more fleshed out and showed how the prophets' mad prosuits were destroying everything they were trying to achieve, and they only had their delusions to blame for it.
This- it was the most brilliant part of the story, and it made Halo 2 my favortie installment in the series. And it had that epic blockbuster feel, where as Halo 3 seemed a lot darker and more dramatic in an "end of all things sense". Halo 2 will always be remembered by me for the bright levels and the sharp transition to a dark level. The back-and forth between Master Chief and the Arbiter was amazing.

Oh, and I should add that in my mind, the Arbiter and Master Chief do both die in the game, and are revived by the Gravemind, which I'm sure most of you know he has the power to do. The thought that they both actually die at the parts where they fall (hit by the assault carrier beam/shot down the pit) makes the whole game that much more dramatic.
Wht!? Was this in Halo 2?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 16, 2010, 08:46:19 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 16, 2010, 07:29:34 AM
Spoiler
The Reach commercial had a new snippet added showing Noble Six watching what I assume is either a ship or one of Reach's orbital Super-Mac cannons getting shot down in mid-air
[close]
I get the feeling Reach really will be sad, depressing and will convey a feeling of hopelessness. (sp?)

Didn;t read the spoiler, but I hope so. That was the one thing that was kinda upsetting about ODST (though ODST was still a great game :) )
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Aug 16, 2010, 09:29:42 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 16, 2010, 07:29:34 AM
Spoiler
The Reach commercial had a new snippet added showing Noble Six watching what I assume is either a ship or one of Reach's orbital Super-Mac cannons getting shot down in mid-air
[close]
I get the feeling Reach really will be sad, depressing and will convey a feeling of hopelessness. (sp?)

Spoiler
I think its actually a Covenant Cruiser being holed by a MAC cannon, still completely awesome.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 16, 2010, 10:46:17 PM
I hope Reach will be sad. I hope it's the kind of story that's like there's a light at the end of the tunnel, it's not for us, but hopefully it's for others of our species.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 17, 2010, 02:43:01 AM
Excited for Reach, so I made this:

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Aug 17, 2010, 04:07:39 PM
May have been already posted, but a short live action clip:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_w2GSb7p4E&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 17, 2010, 04:17:55 PM
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=A_Spartan_Will_Rise (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=A_Spartan_Will_Rise)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Aug 17, 2010, 04:37:08 PM
The voice over in that wasn't great.  Nice vid other than that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 17, 2010, 04:43:44 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Aug 17, 2010, 04:37:08 PM
The voice over in that wasn't great.  Nice vid other than that.

Yeah... kind of cheesy at parts too but it was still cool.

Also, in one of the shots it lists Kat and Jorge as MIA. O.o... mystery.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 17, 2010, 05:37:15 PM
Awkward dialogue, but beyond that it was epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 17, 2010, 08:59:15 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Aug 17, 2010, 04:17:55 PM
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=A_Spartan_Will_Rise (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=A_Spartan_Will_Rise)

Was that Doctor Halsey at the end? The same woman who created Cortana?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 17, 2010, 10:10:14 PM
^ Yes it was good sir.
Also this made me lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBJo7jicqEQ
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 17, 2010, 10:29:47 PM
Those are some very cocky Spartans.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 17, 2010, 10:47:33 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Aug 17, 2010, 10:29:47 PM
Those are some very cocky Spartans.

Red Vs Blue is the shiz.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 17, 2010, 10:57:18 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 17, 2010, 10:47:33 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Aug 17, 2010, 10:29:47 PM
Those are some very cocky Spartans.

Red Vs Blue is the shiz.
QFT!
Its probably the best show ive ever watched  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 17, 2010, 11:07:51 PM
Have. Not. Watched. Enough shows!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 17, 2010, 11:17:09 PM
Is. Extremely. Correct.
I still need to get some free time and watch Galactica.....
Dont even mention now. im multi tasking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 17, 2010, 11:29:24 PM
Legs>Movement>Walking>Best Buy>Battlestar Galactica S1>Money>Purchase>Walking>Home>??>PROFIT!?!?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 17, 2010, 11:31:57 PM
Off topic: How many series are there?


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 17, 2010, 11:33:23 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 17, 2010, 11:29:24 PM
Legs>Movement>Walking>Best Buy>Battlestar Galactica S1>Money>Purchase>Walking>Home>??>PROFIT!?!?
Cant....No money.
So the  ?? =Remembers-he-actually-stole it>Opens>Finds-it-was-an-empty-place-holder-box>PROFIT!?!?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 17, 2010, 11:38:08 PM
4 Seasons, and after Season 1, the seasons are almost as long as two of most shows seasons.
The regular number of shows per season being 13, and Galactica's (after Season 1, which is 13 itself) being 22-24.

So, practically 7 seasons  ;D

On Topic: Did anybody else notice that that was Doctor Halsey? I've been looking around and so many people thought it was Cortana the whole time, and they were all like "I'm 12 years old and WHO is this?!".

Ah, the advantages of knowing the extended story.. I'm happy they finally got her into one of the games- it's about time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 18, 2010, 12:12:29 AM
^ I agree.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 18, 2010, 02:02:15 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 17, 2010, 11:38:08 PM
4 Seasons, and after Season 1, the seasons are almost as long as two of most shows seasons.
The regular number of shows per season being 13, and Galactica's (after Season 1, which is 13 itself) being 22-24.

So, practically 7 seasons  ;D

On Topic: Did anybody else notice that that was Doctor Halsey? I've been looking around and so many people thought it was Cortana the whole time, and they were all like "I'm 12 years old and WHO is this?!".

Ah, the advantages of knowing the extended story.. I'm happy they finally got her into one of the games- it's about time.

I thought it was Cortana until I saw the person. You can't blame me, they have the same voice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 18, 2010, 05:14:11 AM
Halsey makes things interesting. I picked up the new Edition of The Fallo of Reach. So far, there is no difference other than a foreword, some art and new "files" in the back. Also, in the new GamePro magazine, there is an advertisement for a new Halo comics series about MC. IT will be 12 issues long and start in September.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 18, 2010, 10:31:35 AM
I was wondering.. you guys know how Halsey said for Kat that "Her curiousity borders on insubordination."?

I wonder if curiousity will ultimately kill the cat..

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 18, 2010, 11:50:50 PM
Spoiler
Noble six watches a recording from Kats helmet. In the destroyed covenant ship from the trailer we see Kat hacking a computer with Carter beside her watching the door. She begins to hack a file but is denied and an alarm sounds. She tells Carter to go on ahead while she removes the memory drive from the ships mainframe. She removes it but is shot by a beam in the chest. As the Elite aproaches she unloads her pistol. Then as a last attempt sets the ship to explode and laughs when stabbed.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2010, 01:08:21 AM
BEST HALO DRAWING EVER!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs18%2Fi%2F2007%2F139%2F3%2Fd%2FWait____its_not_a_grabboid__by_jameson9101322.jpg&hash=8e6ce53eb53c140d8eda0c00d1ab826768d7359e)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 19, 2010, 04:16:53 AM
^ Who drew it?
Where did you find them?
Was it on DA? I need to watch them.
GIVE ME A LINK!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 19, 2010, 05:15:45 AM
http://jameson9101322.deviantart.com/gallery/#/dx5r51
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 19, 2010, 05:32:39 AM
^ Thanks man.
May i just say he sucks at drawing chiefs face. We lack major details but even then thats not it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 19, 2010, 05:40:40 AM
Yeah. The comic he makes is entertaining though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 19, 2010, 04:15:11 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2010, 01:08:21 AM
BEST HALO DRAWING EVER!

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs18/i/2007/139/3/d/Wait____its_not_a_grabboid__by_jameson9101322.jpg

Should've known you would find that sooner or later. I like the one where Burt is tossing El Blanco the steak.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 19, 2010, 07:48:49 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 18, 2010, 11:50:50 PM
Spoiler
Noble six watches a recording from Kats helmet. In the destroyed covenant ship from the trailer we see Kat hacking a computer with Carter beside her watching the door. She begins to hack a file but is denied and an alarm sounds. She tells Carter to go on ahead while she removes the memory drive from the ships mainframe. She removes it but is shot by a beam in the chest. As the Elite aproaches she unloads her pistol. Then as a last attempt sets the ship to explode and laughs when stabbed.
[close]
Kat.. is a Predator?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2010, 07:57:03 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 19, 2010, 04:15:11 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2010, 01:08:21 AM
BEST HALO DRAWING EVER!

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs18/i/2007/139/3/d/Wait____its_not_a_grabboid__by_jameson9101322.jpg

Should've known you would find that sooner or later. I like the one where Burt is tossing El Blanco the steak.

I love that one too. I saw this a while ago. didn't post on this forum until now,  though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 19, 2010, 11:36:39 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 19, 2010, 07:48:49 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 18, 2010, 11:50:50 PM
Spoiler
Noble six watches a recording from Kats helmet. In the destroyed covenant ship from the trailer we see Kat hacking a computer with Carter beside her watching the door. She begins to hack a file but is denied and an alarm sounds. She tells Carter to go on ahead while she removes the memory drive from the ships mainframe. She removes it but is shot by a beam in the chest. As the Elite aproaches she unloads her pistol. Then as a last attempt sets the ship to explode and laughs when stabbed.
[close]
Kat.. is a Predator?!
Woah i just noticed that similarity......creepy.
*Hits head softly with fist*
Bad subliminal concience!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 21, 2010, 01:16:22 AM
Lots of Firefight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63_LHQoVyxU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttaL_7tGl7c
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 21, 2010, 01:41:38 AM
I'm just a bit upset that I don't get any recognition for my time in Halo: CE or Halo 2. I did play some Halo 2 matchmaking (one of my friends had gotten it for his Xbox so I played with him) but it didn't go on record for some reason. Beyond that I beat both CE and Halo 2 on Legendary, by myself. So I feel I'll be perfectly justified if I enlist some hackers to get those name trinkets for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 21, 2010, 11:46:05 AM
Spoiler
http://s741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/xx_ecliipse_xx/?action=view&current=lololoolololollonooobs.jpg (http://s741.photobucket.com/albums/xx59/xx_ecliipse_xx/?action=view&current=lololoolololollonooobs.jpg)
[close]

Anyway, I'm so glad I was a PC Halo player.  ;D I have my cd case tucked inside my ODST, cd key and all. Happy days.  ;D

edit: Moar spoilarz ahoy!  ;D

I am a rare breed of gamer. I like to go, "This happens next."  :D

Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/user/TTGJordan (http://www.youtube.com/user/TTGJordan)
[close]

Moar.

Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HaloReachVids46&aq=f (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=HaloReachVids46&aq=f)
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 21, 2010, 03:16:20 PM
In the new Xbox magazine, they have a pretty nice Halo section. They also talk about unauthorized Halo condoms.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 21, 2010, 06:36:46 PM
I apply for all visual flairs  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 21, 2010, 07:50:59 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 21, 2010, 06:36:46 PM
I apply for all visual flairs  ;D

Same here, bra. I am excite.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 21, 2010, 09:16:27 PM
The fact that the X-box account I shared to play Halo 1 and 2 is gone makes me sad. I CAN NO HAZ FLARES!
And i was able to keep myself from reading too far into those spoilers and I dunno what the pics are supposed to be, SO I STILL DONT KNOW WHO DIES!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Aug 22, 2010, 05:24:50 PM
Hopefully, sometime in 2011, I'll be moving somewhere with DSL. So I can enjoy this great game on my 360. And rock out on the PS3, too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 22, 2010, 08:24:27 PM
I got Gold! Now I can join in on those games I've heard you all talk about. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 22, 2010, 08:33:12 PM
I shall play later today! I must however first send you a PM with my account name.
EDIT: I should be back in say an hour or maybe 1 and a half. Ill send you a message here when I can get on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Aug 23, 2010, 05:44:22 PM
Reach is gonna be sweeeeeeet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 23, 2010, 05:46:28 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 22, 2010, 08:24:27 PM
I got Gold! Now I can join in on those games I've heard you all talk about. :)

GT?

If it's SpaceMarines I'm gonna feel stupid.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 23, 2010, 05:49:00 PM
I'm not sure what you mean by that comment, but yes, I am SpaceMarines.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 23, 2010, 05:57:13 PM
He is asking your gamertag :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 23, 2010, 06:23:37 PM
Ah. Now I feel stupid. I'll add you, Aeus.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 23, 2010, 07:02:44 PM
-______-
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 23, 2010, 07:34:31 PM
Why did I watch that...

:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 23, 2010, 08:29:47 PM
OHGOD SPOILERFEST! RUUUUUUUUN AWAAAAAAAAY!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 23, 2010, 08:38:44 PM
I've avoided seeing any spoilers for Predators up to this point, though I've constantly been on Galaxy. I managed to avoid Reach spoilers on Bungie.net. I've seen the Alien trilogy over a hundred times and still don't know how it ends.

You think you can take me, punk?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 23, 2010, 10:25:53 PM
NEVER! ILL NEVER SPOILER IT!
This is Bungies Swan Song and I aint gonna get it spoiled!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 23, 2010, 10:51:26 PM
Oooooh I have an unbreakable drive and common sense.
Sooooo......You fail!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 10:53:34 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2010, 10:51:43 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 07:15:28 PM
The below spoiler is a NUKE. Caution is advised.
Can you get the f**k out of here with this shit?
I know you're putting spoiler tags and everything, but why even post this?

And I seriously hope the emphasiss on 'Nuke' isn't clueing at anything.

This is a Halo thread. I'm posting Halo material.

It isn't + lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 23, 2010, 10:54:27 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2010, 10:51:43 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 07:15:28 PM
The below spoiler is a NUKE. Caution is advised.
Can you get the f**k out of here with this shit?
I know you're putting spoiler tags and everything, but why even post this?

And I seriously hope the emphasiss on 'Nuke' isn't clueing at anything.
I agree completely.
And I swear if I play the game and it is........
>:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Quote from: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 10:53:34 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2010, 10:51:43 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 07:15:28 PM
The below spoiler is a NUKE. Caution is advised.
Can you get the f**k out of here with this shit?
I know you're putting spoiler tags and everything, but why even post this?

And I seriously hope the emphasiss on 'Nuke' isn't clueing at anything.

This is a Halo thread. I'm posting Halo material.

It isn't + lol.
Dude that can be considered friggen offensive posts.....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 10:57:13 PM
Get some self control, jesus. If it all wasn't in spoilers tags, flame away and report. But it is. Now shush and look past them if you are raging over them.

Complaining over spoilers of a very leaked popular game in a thread devoted to it. Rly?

I just don't see it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2010, 10:58:31 PM
They are offensive, and I think you should just leave- nobody here wants to know this shit.

As for 'self-control'? I have it, and I didn't click any of them, but I'm on-board with the protection against spoilers (particularly Halo) in any way.

Report.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 23, 2010, 10:59:35 PM
^ Agreed and report.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 11:00:16 PM
So why are spoiler tags able to be used then? There is no logic being presented, just rage.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2010, 11:02:30 PM
The product has yet to even be released. People have already been fined for live streams of the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 23, 2010, 11:03:31 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 11:00:16 PM
So why are spoiler tags able to be used then? There is no logic being presented, just rage.

For discussion about certain plot point of different media after the game has been released. Keyword, discussion. Not simply posting spoilers for the hell of it, hoping that someone will click the link.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 23, 2010, 11:06:44 PM
^ A.K.A Trolling.....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 11:09:01 PM
I did not intend to troll. Just some people like to know information about a game ahead of time, like me.  :) It's already pathetic that the game has gone into the wild. Having emotional responses then labeling someone a troll without them trying to troll is kinda odd.

Sorry if you guys don't want Reach info, you should just go dark.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 23, 2010, 11:14:40 PM
But this isnt a Reach site! I already went dark.....
We have to go dark on all A/P news now?
This is a thread for discussing Halo, not for getting news on Reach.....
If this is even news......
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 11:17:38 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 23, 2010, 11:14:40 PM
But this isnt a Reach site! I already went dark.....
We have to go dark on all A/P news now?
This is a thread for discussing Halo, not for getting news on Reach.....
If this is even news......

I'm only posting it here, relax. Info won't ever leave the spoiler tag and Halo thread.

The last two lines...what?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Aug 23, 2010, 11:24:45 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 23, 2010, 11:14:40 PM
This is a thread for discussing Halo, not for getting news on Reach.....
If this is even news......
Tbf this is were I get my halo news. :P but yeah whats the point of posting the ending of a game before you play it? I am guessing thats what he has done.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Aug 23, 2010, 11:30:02 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 23, 2010, 10:53:04 PM
Rutger Hauer

He's Dutch. I'm Dutch. I now love you forever.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 23, 2010, 11:51:09 PM
Some people just like to know before they play. If you're not one of those people it's very hard to fathom. Yes I did post the end, do not go to the spoiler that says nuke above it, that's it. Unless you want to of course. Nuke hasn't nothing to do with the content. Who was teh silly that suggested that. I guess he thought nuke meant glass and thought that was a spoiler.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: [Alpha]Frost on Aug 24, 2010, 12:38:48 AM
[spoiler[Can you believe Chuck Norris died at the end? Ridiculous. The sex scene was terrible as well.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Aug 24, 2010, 12:54:10 AM
Spoiler
This
Spoiler
is
Spoiler
a
Spoiler
spoiler
Spoiler
within
Spoiler
many spoilers!
[close]
[close]
[close]
[close]
[close]
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: [Alpha]Frost on Aug 24, 2010, 01:05:39 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Aug 24, 2010, 12:54:10 AM
Spoiler
This
Spoiler
is
Spoiler
a
Spoiler
spoiler
Spoiler
within
Spoiler
many spoilers!
[close]
[close]
[close]
[close]
[close]
[close]

It's like Inception! :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 24, 2010, 01:14:03 AM
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Aug 23, 2010, 11:30:02 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 23, 2010, 10:53:04 PM
Rutger Hauer

He's Dutch. I'm Dutch. I now love you forever.

You're the same nationality as Rutger Hauer. I now love you forever. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 24, 2010, 08:39:07 AM
Spoilers removed due to possible legal action from Bungie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Aug 24, 2010, 10:08:01 AM
This is why i love stuff like Steam, no leaks or any bollocks and everyone gets the game roughly on the exact date, no leaks 3 weeks before the game is due to come out etc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 24, 2010, 10:33:31 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 24, 2010, 08:39:07 AM
Spoilers removed due to possible legal action from Bungie.
Thank you Hicks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 02:53:31 AM
A bit late, but here is the isolated score for the "The Battle Begins" trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZPSbTGY4i8

Those drums are so effective.. awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2010, 05:34:40 AM
Anyone wanna game now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 05:35:59 AM
Making delicious food- can't at the moment  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2010, 05:36:34 AM
Curses! Foiled again by food!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 25, 2010, 05:45:40 AM
I would....
But fatigue is getting to me, I need sleep soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2010, 05:46:23 AM
Curses! Foiled again by food and fatigue!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 25, 2010, 05:49:07 AM
I would, but Bruce Campbell is in Burn Notice, so now I have to watch it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2010, 05:52:20 AM
Curses! Foiled again by food, fatigue, and...

I can't think of a way to alliterate that one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 25, 2010, 05:59:10 AM
^ The word you are looking for is Campbelll, I believe.

And am I the only one shocked by the number of spoiled people on Bungie.net?!?
I mean FRACKK!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 25, 2010, 06:00:08 AM
Iunno how to alliterate it. We need an "f" word for "epic".

Maybe we could try different languages?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 06:15:31 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 25, 2010, 05:59:10 AM
I mean FRACKK!
Frak.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 25, 2010, 05:59:10 AM
And am I the only one shocked by the number of spoiled people on Bungie.net?!?
I'm in the dark from B.net, and I'm being highly selective with my YouTube searches.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 25, 2010, 07:34:36 AM
^ But you said....I spelled it like that before and you said "kk" instead of "ck" and now its "k" instead of "kk"....Forget it ill just stick to "frig" or "frag".
And I mean just look at the actual forums! Its not flames its actual 100 of members discussing spoilers! My god.... I do believe the pages will be pure locks soon....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 07:39:42 AM
Frak
Frakker
Frakked
Frakking
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: [Alpha]Frost on Aug 25, 2010, 01:36:29 PM
I had a dream I saw the Halo movie and Michael Caine was the Master Chief LOL, so awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2010, 05:08:28 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg827.imageshack.us%2Fimg827%2F9366%2Fmastercaine.jpg&hash=5523b0571ade3f8ebf031bf0efee61618a7b7b09)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 25, 2010, 11:11:13 PM
"The following system is disabled: Forums.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but it is sometimes necessary for us to take certain systems of bungie.net offline for maintenance. Rest assured we are working as fast as we can to return bungie.net to full operation."

Hmmm...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 25, 2010, 11:12:09 PM
^ And now we know why not to discuss spoilers :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 25, 2010, 11:13:42 PM
*pushes big red button*

lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Aug 25, 2010, 11:17:28 PM
I watched the ending.

Spoiler
I CRIED MANLY TEARS. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOBLE 6!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! UUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 11:18:11 PM
Quote from: Galliruler on Aug 25, 2010, 11:17:28 PM
I watched the ending.

Spoiler
I CRIED MANLY TEARS. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DELTA 6!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! UUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
[close]
Delete. Right away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Aug 25, 2010, 11:21:50 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 11:18:11 PM
Quote from: Galliruler on Aug 25, 2010, 11:17:28 PM
I watched the ending.

Spoiler
I CRIED MANLY TEARS. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DELTA 6!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! UUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!
[close]
Delete. Right away.
Delete what?
That I posted some "noooooo"?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 11:35:05 PM
You say you watched the ending, and that is followed by the spoiler tag- are you honestly going to tell me that no part of that spoiler tag contains.. a spoiler?

And "noooo"? Honestly, you don't think I know what that would mean. Delete the post.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Aug 25, 2010, 11:38:35 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 11:35:05 PM
You say you watched the ending, and that is followed by the spoiler tag- are you honestly going to tell me that no part of that spoiler tag contains.. a spoiler?

And "noooo"? Honestly, you don't think I know what that would mean. Delete the post.
Holy shit.  :D
Before I delete that post;
Would someone who doesn't care about clicking a spoiler tag please click it and back me up?
I mean, seriously.

There isn't a single intellegable thing I said.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 25, 2010, 11:40:53 PM
There isn't really a spoiler in his post. His post is more or less a description of how he felt watching it.

Mine would be:

'Cool...Cool...Meh.'
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 11:43:49 PM
Well, I clicked it, and now I know what happens. That's just f**king brilliant.

Spoiler
Delta Six is your failiure of 'Noble Six'.
[close]

Pfft, no spoilers..

Spoiler
As a moderator Aeus, I would imagine it would be your job into putting more thought toward wether something is a spoiler or not. That is a clear spoiler, I don't know how missed that.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 25, 2010, 11:45:02 PM
You literally don't know anything. His response could mean anything.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Aug 25, 2010, 11:45:48 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 11:43:49 PM
Well, I clicked it, and now I know what happens. That's just f**king brilliant.

Spoiler
Delta Six is your failiure of 'Noble Six'.
[close]

Pfft, no spoilers..
Well, that's your fault for being... smart?

And yes, yes. I know. I noticed right away and fixed it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 11:47:02 PM
Spoiler
"NOOOOO! Delta Six!!!" he clearly just got Noble Six's name wrong. Clearly meaning that he/she dies.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 11:48:13 PM
Quote from: Galliruler on Aug 25, 2010, 11:45:48 PM
Well, that's your fault for being... smart?
I was told it wasn't actually a spoiler. Here, come watch this new trailer- OH WAIT, it's MEATSPIN.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Aug 25, 2010, 11:56:13 PM
Spoiler
The entire f**king planet gets glassed. What the f**k do you think happens.
[close]

Potential spoiler. But it's from the book, so eh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2010, 11:59:13 PM
Spoiler
Buck, Dr.Halsey and other Spartans were on the planet as well, yet they escaped.. The chance that a main character from this game escaped too isn't that huge, but say no more.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 26, 2010, 12:02:34 AM
Spoiler
Why would Bungie tell two stories about the survivors of Reach? The whole point of this was to show the flipside.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2010, 12:03:02 AM
Anybody wanna play now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 26, 2010, 12:05:22 AM
*Continues risisting spoilers*
Sorry man I cant, homework and tae-kwon do right after. Maybe later tonight I can play one game or two.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 26, 2010, 12:05:43 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2010, 12:03:02 AM
Anybody wanna play now?

Yup. Sleeping is for sissies.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2010, 12:11:00 AM
Okay, give me a second.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Aug 26, 2010, 12:38:23 AM
I would come along, but apparently I'm a sissy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2010, 01:01:47 AM
Oh, come on TJ! We have yet to play. :)

Oh, Aeus, I'm back on now if you want to game still.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: [Alpha]Frost on Aug 26, 2010, 01:09:34 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2010, 05:08:28 PM
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/9366/mastercaine.jpg

Imagine the trailer lol!

FADE IN.
SPACE...

MASTER CAINE (V.O.)
They aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned or negotiated with.They just want to watch the world burn...

CUT TO: PLANET REACH EXPLODING!

SMASH CUT TO: CRASHED COVENANT SHIP!

JOHNSON
You killed the Captain!?

MASTER CAINE
I just couldn't figure the legal ramifications of bringing him back from the dead.

SMASH CUT TO: SNOW FORTRESS

JOHNSON
Damn it Chief, we're going to need some heavy firepower to take out those wraiths!

MASTER CAINE
You can borrow the Scorpion if you like.

A beat.

MASTER CAINE
Just bring it back with a full tank.

CUT TO: BATTLE!

A group of marines struggle to lift up a WARTHOG that has been knocked over. Johnson gives up and collapses, exhausted.


MASTER CAINE
What is the point of all those push-ups if you can't even lift a bloody Hog?

MASTER CAINE effortlessly flips the WARTHOG back onto it's wheels.

SUPERIMPOSE: Halo: The Movie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2010, 01:11:31 AM
Someone needs to make a trailer with different clips spliced together, now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 26, 2010, 02:36:33 AM
I'm up to game later, if anyone's interested.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 26, 2010, 03:24:12 AM
^ define later......
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 26, 2010, 03:49:32 AM
I can get on sometime within the next hour and stay on for an indefinite amount of time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 26, 2010, 04:59:26 AM
^ As you can tell I cant get on, sorry :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 26, 2010, 05:01:35 AM
That's what she said.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 26, 2010, 05:02:31 AM
^ You sly little..... :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 26, 2010, 01:12:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMTK7yuoq0

With dialogue below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2btoNTdaJzg

And then there's this one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evVEU-bR_9k
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 26, 2010, 11:08:18 PM
Ugh too many spoilers coming out...why can't people be more patient :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 26, 2010, 11:09:24 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Aug 26, 2010, 01:12:29 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IMTK7yuoq0

With dialogue below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2btoNTdaJzg

And then there's this one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evVEU-bR_9k
Im trying to go as dark as possible so......
Are there any spoilers at all? Or is it like other live-action trailers?
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 26, 2010, 11:08:18 PM
Ugh too many spoilers coming out...why can't people be more patient :P
I agree.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 27, 2010, 12:43:48 AM
Spoilers. Luckily they only contained spoilers that I kind of saw coming, but if you want to go dark, don't watch until you;ve beaten Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 27, 2010, 01:00:33 AM
Understood.
I shall now be leaving
*Jumps out airduct*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2010, 01:03:12 AM
I, too, believe I shall try to avoid spoilers.

Well, it's been a good few months!

*cracks open beer, opens emergency chute, slides down, speeds away in Jeep*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Aug 27, 2010, 01:42:33 AM
I, too, think it's time to abandon ship.

*Back-flips out of massive plane as it explodes, opens parachute ten feet from the ground, lights cigar on friction from landing, and smokes as the wreck crashes behind in slow motion.*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 27, 2010, 07:38:19 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 27, 2010, 01:00:33 AM
Understood.
I shall now be leaving
*Jumps out airduct*
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2010, 01:03:12 AM
I, too, believe I shall try to avoid spoilers.

Well, it's been a good few months!

*cracks open beer, opens emergency chute, slides down, speeds away in Jeep*
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Aug 27, 2010, 01:42:33 AM
I, too, think it's time to abandon ship.

*Back-flips out of massive plane as it explodes, opens parachute ten feet from the ground, lights cigar on friction from landing, and smokes as the wreck crashes behind in slow motion.*

>.>
<.<

*Runs head-down, straight into a wall.*

-----------------------------

I watched the video, and it doesn't actually happen in the game. It's live action, and it is just amazing. The following is spoilers for the video.

Spoiler
The Spartan that takes the bomb is Thom, the one that Noble Six replaces- it doesn't look like any of the Spartans we have seen so far, and it is also supposedly the backstory behind how Kat lost her arm (which seems very plausible seeing as she does have her arm in the trailer, and it is used to carry the bomb.. before getting hit by the Banshee mortar.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2010, 05:35:48 PM
Meh, it was alright. I still think Blomkamp's Halo 3 live-action trailers were the best.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Aug 27, 2010, 06:22:03 PM
Um... there's usually no spoilers for a game in a commercial for it...

Unless you consider what happens before the game a spoiler. O.o

In the trailer the Spartan you replace in the game is seen blowing up a carrier. It just helps flesh out what happens before you get into the game. It also explains Kat's arm.

Zomgz spoilers, Kat has a robotic arm.

edit: Just so people know, the Deliver Hope trailer with dialogue is fan made...

edit 2:

"I've seen some chatter on the forums lamenting the overt story spoilers contained in this spot. There are none. This piece was crafted to deftly place Noble Team in the midst of a battle set prior to the events of the game. Astute viewers have already noticed that the story told here depicts the moment Kat sacrifices her arm, and the mission where the original Noble Six sacrifices everything." (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082710)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 29, 2010, 06:55:31 PM
Luckily I was away for a week when all the spoilers broke free. Yay for no spoilers! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 29, 2010, 07:08:54 PM
PBA! You're back! :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 29, 2010, 07:09:39 PM
Unforunately, a friend over on Youtube spoiled just about everything for me. Oh well, Legendary edition, here I come!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Aug 29, 2010, 07:35:02 PM
Woot got my limited edition pre-ordered and i'm going to the midnight launch at the Game near where i live, first midnight event for a game i've ever been to aswell. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 29, 2010, 10:18:31 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 29, 2010, 07:08:54 PM
PBA! You're back! :)

Yes I am, and I will add you on the 360 tomorrow, seeing as it's late here. Expect a request from Deadpool 199. I don't think there is a space in your name between the two words, if I'm correct.

Oh yeah, I read The Cole Protocol and loved it! Contact Harvest was better, but The Cole Protocol is just behind in terms of my enjoyment. Oh, and I'm almost done with First Strike too. :D

EDIT: Scratch that last bit.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Aug 30, 2010, 02:18:08 PM
I just saw this for the first time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ2o_7E4e9c

Interesting how things have changed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 01, 2010, 07:06:27 AM
(This soudtrack piece has been legally released via media coverage)

Song from the start of the fifth mission:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLQxsDTqUKo

At 2:51- I was shitting. That was an EPIC throwback. Amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 01, 2010, 07:10:31 AM
Why psp, why?!?
WHY must you hate youtube!!!?!?!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 01, 2010, 07:27:26 AM
Stupid PSP! It's making you miss out on the epic shitting of pants!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 01, 2010, 07:31:20 AM
^ Lol.
But really only 13 days! I must stay spoiler free!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 01, 2010, 07:37:37 AM
They also released the cutscene the song is from.. I don't mind watching cutscenes if Bungie has allowed them to be released; they know what to show and what not to show. Kat has a pretty damn badass moment in it.  ;D

Here it is- obviously, don't watch it if you don't want a thing spoiled. It's incredibly epic and the media source this is from said it was only one of a few amazingly epic cutscenes in the game, that top recent Halo games.  :o

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 05, 2010, 05:04:22 AM
*Small screen suddenly flashes on*
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FP8qlQx6Iyzo%2F2.jpg&hash=339e88d6ffd4e83c769291248b9bc2a8b449130a)
Now I know that you want to avoid spoilers. But heres what were gonna do to those spoiler trolls.
We are gonna get into this thread and post like the BA's we are and finish these last 10 days SPOILER FREE!
Because those trolls are only gonna get a PM box full of reports and an ignored status of their own to stupidity to lay in.
AM I RIGHT MEMBERS!?!
*Ppl say yes*
Darn right I am.
*Screen turns off*

You heard the man! This isnt Soviet Halo!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2F35a4rwh.jpg&hash=048c047d0f27050494b1f72c4c58481a7bed51e6)
Get posting! Dont let the fight to stay spoiler free finish you!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 05, 2010, 09:46:47 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 01, 2010, 07:06:27 AM
(This soudtrack piece has been legally released via media coverage)

Song from the start of the fifth mission:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLQxsDTqUKo

At 2:51- I was shitting. That was an EPIC throwback. Amazing.

Good lord, that sounds amazing! Marty is my hero.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 05, 2010, 05:49:18 PM
Sweeps, the provider.  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbjdyVxIJRY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6itAzvJBWs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZs8ryXP4kE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cemcIAJx6xU
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 05, 2010, 06:19:48 PM
WOOOOO! Approximately 56 minutes of REACH goodness! Thank you Sweeper!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 05, 2010, 06:20:49 PM
I'm watching it right now- I'm on part 2, it's awesome!

The mo-cap part is amazing!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 05, 2010, 06:23:17 PM
"You can add the Fuel Rod Gun to Custom Maps, but no, it's unlikely that you'll ever see the FRG in Matchmaking. According to hater of fun and hot dog eating champion, Dave Gasca, slow moving projectiles can play havoc with multiplayer networking in a disturbingly wide variety of ways, making the experience less than fun for everybody involved. Even though it would likely be fine 95% of the time, the 5% of the time that it acted a fool would result in you peppering us with insults on the Internet." - From a Bungie Weekly Update.

You see that? That is a quality developer at work there. I've seen games implement far less fun things that break far more of the time. Bungie's epic like that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 05, 2010, 06:24:14 PM
The aliens in halo, in my mind, are little below the awesome of Aliens and Predators.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 05, 2010, 06:28:51 PM
I personally find an Elite cooler than a Predator.. strange I know.

But that's probably because I know more about them than I ever will about a Predators, and those voices? So badass!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 05, 2010, 06:33:48 PM
Elites are awesome.
They were inspired in certain ways by predators. (IE, the mandible mouths.)
They all have talented voice actors behind them, and IMHO, are more interesting characters then the humans.
Do I think they are cooler then xenos or preds?
No.
I think they are just as cool. On the same level of the badass mountain.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 05, 2010, 06:48:04 PM
Part 2 is currently loading, but it's awesome so far!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 05, 2010, 07:08:50 PM
Must resist watching videos....
*twitch*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 05, 2010, 08:47:44 PM
Dude, don't even worry about it. They aren't even spoilers, and neither is the live-action trailer.

[EDIT]
SPOILERS!!: The actress in the Kat suit is awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvJGQRYOYmg
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 07, 2010, 08:38:04 PM
I see no bionic arm. I am disapoint.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2010, 08:44:09 PM
But there is a non-aputee woman in there!:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.yfrog.com%2Fimg822%2F9895%2Fvrjn.jpg&hash=2fa440145739aa41754d077e607c3df24ab225ff)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 07, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
Correction, a hot non-amputee woman in there! :o

Also, I still haven't got round to Pre-Ordering Reach. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 08, 2010, 03:25:04 AM
You?!?!?! But, you're the guy who's been on a Halo marathon for the last like 3 weeks!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 04:05:41 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 07, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
Also, I still haven't got round to Pre-Ordering Reach. :D
"Heretic! Heretic! Heretic!"

"You've drawn a large crowd."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 08, 2010, 04:10:03 AM
I've never preordered a game in my life; I always get the ones I want on release day.

Methinks you're simply wasting money.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 04:14:28 AM
It's only 10 dollars, and when you live in a small town it's defiantely worth it. Even though I don't live in a small town anymore, I still pre-ordered it because the chances of picking up a non-ordered Limited Edition on launch day is slim, especially one like the Legendary Edition.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Sep 08, 2010, 04:20:50 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 08, 2010, 04:10:03 AM
I've never preordered a game in my life; I always get the ones I want on release day.

Methinks you're simply wasting money.

Your spending money whether you pre-order a game or get it on release day either way. Preordering a game lets you put however much money you want towards it or just pay it off in full then on release day just go in and pick it up. Thats what Im doing for Gears 3.

Anyway I thought you guys would be interested in some new PAX firefight footage (if its been posted already my bad)

Part 1
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/pax-10-halo-reach/704142

Part 2
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/pax-10-halo-reach/704144
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 05:21:53 AM
Quote from: Corporate Merc on Sep 08, 2010, 04:20:50 AM
Part 1
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/pax-10-halo-reach/704142

Part 2
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/pax-10-halo-reach/704144
Thank you!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 08, 2010, 01:06:32 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 08, 2010, 03:25:04 AM
You?!?!?! But, you're the guy who's been on a Halo marathon for the last like 3 weeks!!!

Nope, I haven't actually played Halo in a while.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 04:05:41 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 07, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
Also, I still haven't got round to Pre-Ordering Reach. :D
"Heretic! Heretic! Heretic!"

"You've drawn a large crowd."

"If they've come to hear me beg, they will be disappointed."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 02:40:39 PM
Thanks for finishing that  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 08, 2010, 02:48:46 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 02:40:39 PM
Thanks for finishing that  ;D

No problem. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 08, 2010, 07:15:29 PM
Quote from: Corporate Merc on Sep 08, 2010, 04:20:50 AM
Your spending money whether you pre-order a game or get it on release day either way. Preordering a game lets you put however much money you want towards it or just pay it off in full then on release day just go in and pick it up. Thats what Im doing for Gears 3.

My experience in pre-ordering at Gamestop and other places has made me ...well... not pre-order anymore.   :D
I pre-ordered a GBA SP, got there... They didn't have mine on launch day.  Also happened with a few games like Metroid Prime.
Every game I pre-ordered (back when they still did this) was $5 more than everywhere else.
I gave into the preo-order madness once again and pre-orderd ODST at Toys R Us to get the ODST figure and gift card, they ran out of figures...

So, now yes.. I may miss out on the midnight launch, but I have ALWAYS been able to walk into a store and get a copy of any game the next day, if not on launch day w/out pre-ordering.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 08, 2010, 09:24:17 PM
Pre-ordering is bloody useful but the problem kicks in when the store doesn't separate the line between those who pre-ordered and those who are just buying the first copy they see. It was like that when I went to EB Games to pick up God of War 3. The line wasn't even that long but I waited for over an hour because there was only one line. They didn't split it up for some odd reason.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 08, 2010, 09:36:58 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 08, 2010, 07:15:29 PM
Quote from: Corporate Merc on Sep 08, 2010, 04:20:50 AM
Your spending money whether you pre-order a game or get it on release day either way. Preordering a game lets you put however much money you want towards it or just pay it off in full then on release day just go in and pick it up. Thats what Im doing for Gears 3.

My experience in pre-ordering at Gamestop and other places has made me ...well... not pre-order anymore.   :D
I pre-ordered a GBA SP, got there... They didn't have mine on launch day.  Also happened with a few games like Metroid Prime.
Every game I pre-ordered (back when they still did this) was $5 more than everywhere else.
I gave into the preo-order madness once again and pre-orderd ODST at Toys R Us to get the ODST figure and gift card, they ran out of figures...

So, now yes.. I may miss out on the midnight launch, but I have ALWAYS been able to walk into a store and get a copy of any game the next day, if not on launch day w/out pre-ordering.

Similar thing happened to me with AVP3 Hunter Edition. However, I had to pre-order Reach due to my getting the Legendary version.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 09:37:38 PM
At the midnight release I'm going to for Reach, they have two seperate counters, one for pre-orders and one for walk-in buys. Which is quite nice, because now I don't need to wait for ever and ever.

Extended version of the Live Action trailer. Awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRlWLDWhGI
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 08, 2010, 10:36:11 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 08, 2010, 09:36:58 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 08, 2010, 07:15:29 PM
Quote from: Corporate Merc on Sep 08, 2010, 04:20:50 AM
Your spending money whether you pre-order a game or get it on release day either way. Preordering a game lets you put however much money you want towards it or just pay it off in full then on release day just go in and pick it up. Thats what Im doing for Gears 3.

My experience in pre-ordering at Gamestop and other places has made me ...well... not pre-order anymore.   :D
I pre-ordered a GBA SP, got there... They didn't have mine on launch day.  Also happened with a few games like Metroid Prime.
Every game I pre-ordered (back when they still did this) was $5 more than everywhere else.
I gave into the preo-order madness once again and pre-orderd ODST at Toys R Us to get the ODST figure and gift card, they ran out of figures...

So, now yes.. I may miss out on the midnight launch, but I have ALWAYS been able to walk into a store and get a copy of any game the next day, if not on launch day w/out pre-ordering.

Similar thing happened to me with AVP3 Hunter Edition. However, I had to pre-order Reach due to my getting the Legendary version.

Why would you have pre-order for the LE?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 10:39:31 PM
Because they are rarely in stores first day for walk-in purchases. They order a certain amount based on pre-orders.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 08, 2010, 10:40:21 PM
Come to think of it...I never saw God of War 3 Ultimate Edition on sale. It was pre-orders only I saw.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 08, 2010, 11:01:28 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 04:05:41 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 07, 2010, 08:51:35 PM
Also, I still haven't got round to Pre-Ordering Reach. :D
"Heretic! Heretic! Heretic!"

"You've drawn a large crowd."
Beat me to it by a long shot lol
Quote
"If they've come to hear me beg, they will be disappointed."
The epic resonates from this..... so very much
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 09, 2010, 10:15:18 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 09:37:38 PM
At the midnight release I'm going to for Reach, they have two seperate counters, one for pre-orders and one for walk-in buys. Which is quite nice, because now I don't need to wait for ever and ever.

Extended version of the Live Action trailer. Awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRlWLDWhGI

I can't watch it without my whole body getting chills. The music is just so beautiful and it's an astounding video.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Sep 09, 2010, 10:21:26 AM
I'm not really a Halo fan, but I saw that trailer on TV last night and it's f**king epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Sep 09, 2010, 10:50:41 AM
That trailer is... awesome beyond compare. Seriously, who does these live-action trailers? Those people should just make a Halo movie and get it over with.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 09, 2010, 10:54:53 AM
I agree.

Well, I'll be heading off to school now. See you guys in a couple of hours. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 09, 2010, 10:03:59 PM
*Begins punching wall*
I give up. Ill watch the Live action trailers.....
My god...... That was..... I cant......
Awesome.....

Btw If those are events in the game ima explode.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 09, 2010, 10:05:24 PM
Dude, like I said: there are NO spoilers. It's before the battle of Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 09, 2010, 10:08:33 PM
^ Wait, wat.
Then why is Noble Six there, and why are they literally on Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 09, 2010, 10:13:37 PM
They aren't on Reach. That Spartan is Noble Six, but not the Noble Six we know. That Noble Six is Thom. That's who our Halo: Reach Noble Sixes will be replacing. This is also the story of why Kat had to get her arm replaced with a robotic one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 09, 2010, 10:17:50 PM
^ Oh wow. Upon rewatching I noticed her arm.....
And I knew about Thom but he got killed by taking on Covenant troops without backup, not in a literally Noble act. Or at least thats what Bungie said before I went dark.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 09, 2010, 10:37:02 PM
Wow, I loved that trailer! They should put all of the live action Halo videos on a DVD. I would definitely buy it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 09, 2010, 10:38:41 PM
A half hour dvd...... great
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 09, 2010, 10:41:47 PM
The extended trailer was really good, although I thought the extra shots of the banshee and the original Noble 6 were pretty extraneous. I mean, he's standing there staring into space with a nuke tucked under his shoulder. Screw dramatic license, would it kill him to get a move on and toss the damn thing?

...well. I guess it did, technically.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 09, 2010, 10:50:14 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2010, 09:37:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKRlWLDWhGI

Still think Blomkamp's was the best, but that was really good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 09, 2010, 10:51:06 PM
if were pointing out plot holes....
Why didnt he toss it up the grav lift? Why did not one Marine have a med pack? I could go on....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 09, 2010, 11:22:14 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 09, 2010, 10:38:41 PM
A half hour dvd...... great

Well, it would still be awesome :P There's also the Believe videos. Maybe we should wait a few more games, though, so that there are more videos. :P

Orrrr, they can make a halo movie and put these as bonus features! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 09, 2010, 11:36:28 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 09, 2010, 10:51:06 PM
Why didnt he toss it up the grav lift?
He had to ensure the placement. Could you imagine if the nuke fell out of it's place on the lift? It's not cemented there.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 09, 2010, 10:51:06 PM
Why did not one Marine have a med pack? I could go on....
I don't know if you saw the war going on around them..
And how would that have changed the course of the story in the video? She was obviously found and had her arm aputated, but that was after.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2010, 02:12:16 AM
Sweeper you mentioned how hard Gears online is...I'm starting to wonder how painful Reach will be :-X
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 10, 2010, 02:15:00 AM
It has a working matchmaking system..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2010, 02:29:20 AM
I hope so.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 10, 2010, 02:35:25 AM
Even the beta did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2010, 02:37:04 AM
Is it true the Battle Rifle is single shot now? I disliked its three round burst fire in 2 and 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 10, 2010, 02:48:46 AM
Yes, and I personally find it awesome. It's called the DMR, and it takes some getting used to, but when you do it's super fun to use. You also have to be more accurate with your shots, and you can't just spam the trigger anymore (thank god!).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2010, 02:59:09 AM
They should have kept it that way in Halo 2 and 3. It's more accurate and probably more powerful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 10, 2010, 03:37:32 AM
It's not that the DMR is less accurate, you just need to try harder to place your shots. If anything, it's more accurate. And it's actually just a bit more powerful than the BR.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 10, 2010, 07:04:05 AM
Been away for a long time. AVP let me down :(

Hopefully the next one gets the right treatment.

Chaz UBCS, for you Halo fans. I will be on Reach for at least a week straight. Nothing in my life (school) will be accomplished during that time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Sep 10, 2010, 01:19:19 PM
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 10, 2010, 07:04:05 AM
Been away for a long time. AVP let me down :(

Hopefully the next one gets the right treatment.

Chaz UBCS, for you Halo fans. I will be on Reach for at least a week straight. Nothing in my life (school) will be accomplished during that time.

Yeah man good to have u back, Halo reach is gonna be sick dude. Especially all the insane options for firefight, I kinda think there are too many options for firefight. Just wanna get w/ 4 (or is it 5) friends and f#$k some covenant shit up lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 10, 2010, 02:49:18 PM
Man, I cannot wait. Played Halo 3 online for the first time since the Beta ended, died maybe a dozen times since I kept trying to sprint and melee with the bumpers, only to end up reloading.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 10, 2010, 04:35:52 PM
Reach is gonna be SICK.

I won't even play campaign right away. I want to play online so bad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 10, 2010, 05:16:50 PM
I've got it planned out. Getting it at midnight, playing some Firefight so i can earn some cash to really customize my character, then I'm playing through the campaign on Heroic. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 10, 2010, 05:56:57 PM
Us guys need to do some firefight together when it comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2010, 06:00:24 PM
I'm up for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 10, 2010, 07:08:42 PM
Sure.

My plan for Reach is to play through the campaign, solo, on Legendary immediately (as I always do with Halo games) and then do all the other stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2010, 08:15:52 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 10, 2010, 05:56:57 PM
Us guys need to do some firefight together when it comes out.

Sounds good dude. Is you XBL tag the same as your PSN?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2010, 08:23:23 PM
Just add me. I'm too lazy to turn on my x-box right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 10, 2010, 09:06:44 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 10, 2010, 05:56:57 PM
Us guys need to do some firefight together when it comes out.

Rape goggles...I am totally down.

LET'S ROCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

I will be speaking in Aliens film quotes while playing...just sayin.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 10, 2010, 09:42:03 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 10, 2010, 05:56:57 PM
Us guys need to do some firefight together when it comes out.

I'm so down. My gamertag is I2IGigawatts for anyone interested in some firefight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2010, 09:47:36 PM
I'll play firefight, after I beat campaign and play some forgeworld with a friend!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 10, 2010, 10:42:50 PM
Sounds good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 10, 2010, 10:45:31 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 10, 2010, 08:15:52 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 10, 2010, 05:56:57 PM
Us guys need to do some firefight together when it comes out.

Sounds good dude. Is you XBL tag the same as your PSN?

Ya.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 10, 2010, 10:51:42 PM
Firefight sounds good but Ill be doing something else after the midnight release. Ima sleep during the day and then......
YEAAHHHH!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 11, 2010, 12:25:22 AM
Just to make you guys hate me even more. I held a Limited Edition black box in my hands today. And it smelt good...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2010, 12:26:29 AM
Cool, I guess. Anyway


Superbombad


that be my name tag. Go ahead and add if you would like, cus next week ima be playing Reach all day every day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 12:39:53 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 11, 2010, 12:25:22 AM
Just to make you guys hate me even more. I held a Limited Edition black box in my hands today. And it smelt good...
Wat. Legendary edition has a special box, but I dont think limited edition has a special one.
And Shadow Ill add you soon :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 11, 2010, 12:51:57 AM
Well whatever one is the one with the box, and not the statue.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 12:52:52 AM
^ A limited edition then.....
So it does have a different box, cool.
Howd ya snag one early man?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 11, 2010, 01:09:30 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 12:52:52 AM
^ A limited edition then.....
So it does have a different box, cool.
Howd ya snag one early man?

I didnt snag one. We just got them delivered in to work. I'd get killed if i took it home early.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 01:16:48 AM
 :D Not what I meant by snag but ok.
Nice man. Where ya work?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 11, 2010, 01:37:49 AM
Reserved my copy earlier, but wasnt given the choice on the editions...oh well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 01:38:36 AM
^ They prolly ran out. Limited = limited
Legendary = legendary
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 11, 2010, 01:54:15 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 01:38:36 AM
^ They prolly ran out. Limited = limited
Legendary = legendary
I dont think because the others I was with I think got limited.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 01:54:54 AM
Who knows then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 11, 2010, 02:10:43 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 01:54:54 AM
Who knows then.
Yep. Oh well. The game is more important than anything else.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 11, 2010, 02:12:23 AM
Check out the Bungie Weekly Update, Bieber struck. God I love Nate Fillion.

Four more days. Counting the hours.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 11, 2010, 02:17:06 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 01:16:48 AM
:D Not what I meant by snag but ok.
Nice man. Where ya work?

Blockbuster. We've got a whole damn shelf of both the Normal Edition, and Legendary. Dammit, with Reach, Dead Rising 2, and Fifa coming out. I wont have any time for them!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 02:21:01 AM
^ I swear.... too many games!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 11, 2010, 02:29:13 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Sep 11, 2010, 02:12:23 AM
Check out the Bungie Weekly Update, Bieber struck. God I love Nate Fillion.

Four more days. Counting the hours.
Please do not use that name here, and I am pumped.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 11, 2010, 02:33:58 AM
Which name, the lesbian-looking creature or Cap'n Tightpants?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Sep 11, 2010, 02:34:51 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 10, 2010, 05:56:57 PM
Us guys need to do some firefight together when it comes out.

Im down, I gotta work the next day so Im not gettin it at midnight but as soon as im off work goin straight to GS and pickin it up.

Fyi, XBLGT Mercenary85 hit me up so we can f$%k shit up lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 11, 2010, 02:41:52 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Sep 11, 2010, 02:33:58 AM
Which name, the lesbian-looking creature or Cap'n Tightpants?
Yessssir  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 11, 2010, 04:42:57 AM
I got Legendary Edition. Because I'm so hardcore.

That is to say I preordered it when I preordered ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 11, 2010, 04:44:08 AM
Going to midnight launch for this at Game, seriously can't wait for this. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 04:44:52 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 11, 2010, 04:42:57 AM
I got Legendary Edition. Because I'm so hardcore.

That is to say I preordered it when I preordered ODST.
I would have preordered it If I had had the money.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 11, 2010, 04:46:13 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 04:44:52 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 11, 2010, 04:42:57 AM
I got Legendary Edition. Because I'm so hardcore.

That is to say I preordered it when I preordered ODST.
I would have preordered it If I had had the money.  :(

That is unfortunate. Perhaps I can tone down my epic amounts of bragging just for you, poor thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 04:47:17 AM
^ Meh the Limited edition should be enough.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 11, 2010, 04:52:18 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 04:47:17 AM
^ Meh the Limited edition should be enough.

You decline my generous offer?

Well, then.

I get a flaming head.

And I have all the achievements for Halo 3, Wars, and ODST.

And I get Recon.

And the statue.

And the extra digital content.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 11, 2010, 04:54:48 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 11, 2010, 04:52:18 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 04:47:17 AM
^ Meh the Limited edition should be enough.

You decline my generous offer?

Well, then.

I get a flaming head.

And I have all the achievements for Halo 3, Wars, and ODST.

And I get Recon.

And the statue.

And the extra digital content.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fjohnny.blog.siol.net%2Ffiles%2F2010%2F04%2Forson-clapping.gif&hash=f55dd7e4d42af38f5b76477dbb16eb65e53bc930)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nope on Sep 11, 2010, 05:04:12 AM
Havnt played halo much. But i love the soundtrack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 11, 2010, 05:19:49 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2010, 04:47:17 AM
^ Meh the Limited edition should be enough.
Yeah i really couldn't justify getting the Legendary edition myself, could i afford it? Yes but i saw little benefit of having it when the limited edition already filled that void nicely for going for something better than the bog standard edition of the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 11, 2010, 06:19:09 AM
Quote from: Corporate Merc on Sep 11, 2010, 02:34:51 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 10, 2010, 05:56:57 PM
Us guys need to do some firefight together when it comes out.

Im down, I gotta work the next day so Im not gettin it at midnight but as soon as im off work goin straight to GS and pickin it up.

Fyi, XBLGT Mercenary85 hit me up so we can f$%k shit up lol.

Chaz UBCS, checking in as fragged
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 11, 2010, 06:22:58 AM
I cant wait for this game...Makes me look forward to next week. My gamertag is: randy7027 but send a message to me identifying who you are, also my friends list is full, thus the reason.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 11, 2010, 06:45:32 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.primagames.com%2Fblog%2Ffiles%2F2009%2F02%2Fhw-prima-blog-06-02.jpg&hash=1bfef8886ca4814a689ad9026e9c9604a6eab5a0)

One of the greatest pieces of artwork I have ever seen. No really.

http://www.thurd-eye.com/#

And, this I just found, top left down one.

WTF?!?!?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 11, 2010, 06:54:05 AM
Quote from: #6.0 on Sep 11, 2010, 06:45:32 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.primagames.com%2Fblog%2Ffiles%2F2009%2F02%2Fhw-prima-blog-06-02.jpg&hash=1bfef8886ca4814a689ad9026e9c9604a6eab5a0)

One of the greatest pieces of artwork I have ever seen. No really.

http://www.thurd-eye.com/#

And, this I just found, top left down one.

WTF?!?!?
Pretty cool, oh and whats the new creature "mule"? What is it? anything else new besides that and the skirmishers?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 11, 2010, 07:35:05 AM
I love Amazon. SAME DAY SHIPPING FOR FREE.

f**k yeah.

I will be playing all night on the 14th, CHAZ UBCS! Add me BITCHES!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 11, 2010, 10:49:13 PM
Finally pre-ordered Halo: Reach. Only standard edition, but still. I'm stoked. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 12, 2010, 12:28:16 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 11, 2010, 10:49:13 PM
Finally pre-ordered Halo: Reach. Only standard edition, but still. I'm stoked. ;D
Me to!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 12, 2010, 01:18:01 AM
Just the standard edition.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 12, 2010, 02:12:31 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Sep 12, 2010, 01:18:01 AM
Just the standard edition.  :(
Complaining?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 12, 2010, 02:25:09 AM
No he's just saying he wishes he could get the others but is ok with getting the standard
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 12, 2010, 03:16:37 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 12, 2010, 02:25:09 AM
No he's just saying he wishes he could get the others but is ok with getting the standard

Yep.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 12, 2010, 04:13:26 AM
Got my XBL Gold card today ;D can't wait!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DaddyYautja on Sep 12, 2010, 04:31:57 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 12, 2010, 04:13:26 AM
Got my XBL Gold card today ;D can't wait!!!

Old price or new price?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 12, 2010, 04:45:27 AM
Eh?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 12, 2010, 04:51:57 AM
Forgettaboutid
Whats your GT?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 12, 2010, 04:52:43 AM
Same as it is here. Though I'm wondering if there's a way to change it coz I had something new in mind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 12, 2010, 04:53:56 AM
You can pay 800 microsoft points or you can have over 50 people report your name.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 12, 2010, 05:03:00 AM
Pay 800 points, are you serious ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 12, 2010, 05:17:19 AM
Ya, it's ridiculous.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 12, 2010, 06:01:58 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 12, 2010, 05:17:19 AM
Ya, it's ridiculous.

Dam straight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 12, 2010, 06:11:42 AM
Thats why I made my name something I'd keep and not into something ludicrously ridiculous haha.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 12, 2010, 01:15:12 PM
IGN UK's spoiler-free review. (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1119630p1.html)

Halo h8ers aren't gonna like this.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 12, 2010, 01:23:36 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Sep 12, 2010, 01:15:12 PM
IGN UK's spoiler-free review. (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1119630p1.html)

Halo h8ers aren't gonna like this.  :D
The reason most halo haters, hate halo, isn't because they think it is bad. (well the smart ones don't ) They just get frustrated, that more imaginative, and thought out and better games, aren't praised as much our get sold as much, because I like halo it is a decent game, but there are a lot better games out there that get overlooked, because tbh this is just a bit of arcadey fun, that every one over rates. (not in terms of fun but quality)

That is out there just to say basically just because some one hates halo doesn't mean there reasons are itz nooby, or its sucks some proper gamers have some thought behind it.



All that said, this game looks f**king awesome the live action trailer out here in the uk is spinetingling and I can't wait to get an xbox for my birthday so I can play with my friends, and hopefully some of you guys, and I liked the review it seemed a bit over praisey though, like my d9 review oh well I am sure no one really cares.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 12, 2010, 02:05:11 PM
Halo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action. Every game has had a epic feel to it because of just how much it encompasses, from the story of the Covenant/human war to why Halo is so sacred/dangerous.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 12, 2010, 02:35:17 PM
Halo just won the Internet.

Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 12, 2010, 01:23:36 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Sep 12, 2010, 01:15:12 PM
IGN UK's spoiler-free review. (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1119630p1.html)

Halo h8ers aren't gonna like this.  :D
The reason most halo haters, hate halo, isn't because they think it is bad. (well the smart ones don't ) They just get frustrated, that more imaginative, and thought out and better games, aren't praised as much our get sold as much, because I like halo it is a decent game, but there are a lot better games out there that get overlooked, because tbh this is just a bit of arcadey fun, that every one over rates. (not in terms of fun but quality)

That is out there just to say basically just because some one hates halo doesn't mean there reasons are itz nooby, or its sucks some proper gamers have some thought behind it.



All that said, this game looks f**king awesome the live action trailer out here in the uk is spinetingling and I can't wait to get an xbox for my birthday so I can play with my friends, and hopefully some of you guys, and I liked the review it seemed a bit over praisey though, like my d9 review oh well I am sure no one really cares.

As far as shooters go, then Halo is one of the best out there. Others are more original and creative, but they're plagued by technical issues. Halo is solid fun that has no glitches. It's robust and engaging, so as I said, it's wonderful in its genre. If you don't like shooters, then there's probably no use complaining about it. While I'd give a Halo game a 10 out of 10, if I were to compare it to, say, Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect 2 would win easily.

Now, if we want to talk over hyped pieces of crap seriously, we're going to need to move this to the Call of Duty threads.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Sep 12, 2010, 03:19:59 PM
Got a treat for you guys, Gametrailers Reach vid review:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-hd-halo-reach/704383

I was'nt a huge halo fan I played an ejoyed 'em all  but im more of a military shooter fan. (yes Im a COD and medal honor fan, talk shit all you want I dont give a f$%k) Having said that something about Reach really struck me as awe inspiring, between the improved weapon and creature designs it just seems more realistic than the previous ones and more fun than the others so im really lookin forward to this one.

UPDATE: Here's IGN's vid review 9.5 "incredible"

http://www.ign.com/videos/2010/09/12/halo-reach-video-review?objectid=14276699
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 12, 2010, 03:33:00 PM
QuoteAs far as shooters go, then Halo is one of the best out there.
One of the best yes, but there is still better ones out there that are under recognised which was my main point in the post.

QuoteOthers are more original and creative, but they're plagued by technical issues.
No most of the games I am thinking of are normal, otherwise I wouldn't mentioned them.

QuoteHalo is solid fun
Agreed.

Quotethat has no glitches.
far from it, while yes it is less glitchy than most games, it isn't un hackable, or anything close, it is quite good in that department though.

QuoteIt's robust and engaging, so as I said, it's wonderful in its genre.
Yes, but it is very simple, games like killzone do a much better job at sci-fi, though the games styles are vastly different it is like another type of sci-fi.

QuoteWhile I'd give a Halo game a 10 out of 10,
In terms of the amount of fun yes, that is completley depending on the players opinion but I would agree, but in terms of comparing it to other games it would be about a 8 there are tons of deep and ingaging games that have a lot more depth, though don't get me wrong I am not saying it is bad.

Quoteif I were to compare it to, say, Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect 2 would win easily.
This would be one of the examples I would of used if I had to say which games I think are overlooked, the quality in this games is like tons better than halo, but halo sells millions more, and I know the appeal to different groups of gamers, since mass effect is a very hardcore game and halo very casual but even so it is overlooked, and anyone that says halo is a 10 when compared to this is either ignorant or stupid or they just don't understand depth and anything like that.  (I am talking about comparing quality, not enjoyment because enjoyment is 100% subjective)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 12, 2010, 04:12:14 PM
Just saw the video for Forge yesterday, and now I have changed my mind, I'm not buying this game for the story, or the music, or the gameplay, I'm buying this for f**king FORGE!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 12, 2010, 06:00:28 PM
Two things have sold me on this game:

1.Back to basics Elite killing, missed fighting them.
2.Firefight, so much more improved over ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Sep 12, 2010, 06:36:41 PM
Sadly I will not be able to pre order or get on release day. :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DaddyYautja on Sep 12, 2010, 06:51:12 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 12, 2010, 04:45:27 AM
Eh?

Prices are going up.  (http://kotaku.com/5625516/xbox-live-price-increase-coming-november-1)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 12, 2010, 07:08:54 PM
Quotefar from it, while yes it is less glitchy than most games, it isn't un hackable, or anything close, it is quite good in that department though.

No game is perfect in that department, but Halo is certainly very close. Technical issues and hacking are an extreme rarity unless you have a poor connection.

QuoteIn terms of the amount of fun yes, that is completley depending on the players opinion but I would agree, but in terms of comparing it to other games it would be about a 8 there are tons of deep and ingaging games that have a lot more depth, though don't get me wrong I am not saying it is bad.

No shooter is significantly better than Halo in any way, that's for certain, but we're comparing shooters to shooters here, not genres to genres.

QuoteThis would be one of the examples I would of used if I had to say which games I think are overlooked, the quality in this games is like tons better than halo, but halo sells millions more, and I know the appeal to different groups of gamers, since mass effect is a very hardcore game and halo very casual but even so it is overlooked, and anyone that says halo is a 10 when compared to this is either ignorant or stupid or they just don't understand depth and anything like that.  (I am talking about comparing quality, not enjoyment because enjoyment is 100% subjective)

As you said, they appeal to different groups. Most people prefer the shooter genre over the RPG genre. This is why we can't compare Halo to non-shooters; as long as were in the same genre, we can assume the people discussing the matter both enjoy that genre and can be relatively objective. If we crossover genres, it's simply battles of opinions.

My point is that Halo deserves all the praise it gets as long as its viewed as a shooter game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 12, 2010, 07:45:23 PM
QuoteHalo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action.

Joseph Staten admitted ON CAMERA they pulled 2 and 3 literally out of their asses at the last minute, and most of the budget for three went to multiplayer, which shows in spades.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DaddyYautja on Sep 12, 2010, 08:36:02 PM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Sep 12, 2010, 01:23:36 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Sep 12, 2010, 01:15:12 PM
IGN UK's spoiler-free review. (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1119630p1.html)

Halo h8ers aren't gonna like this.  :D
The reason most halo haters, hate halo, isn't because they think it is bad. (well the smart ones don't ) They just get frustrated, that more imaginative, and thought out and better games, aren't praised as much our get sold as much, because I like halo it is a decent game, but there are a lot better games out there that get overlooked, because tbh this is just a bit of arcadey fun, that every one over rates. (not in terms of fun but quality)

That is out there just to say basically just because some one hates halo doesn't mean there reasons are itz nooby, or its sucks some proper gamers have some thought behind it.

All that said, this game looks f**king awesome the live action trailer out here in the uk is spinetingling and I can't wait to get an xbox for my birthday so I can play with my friends, and hopefully some of you guys, and I liked the review it seemed a bit over praisey though, like my d9 review oh well I am sure no one really cares.

No, people that dont like Halo dont like because it's a mediocre game that get's pumped up to massive levels.
Halo is basically consoles finally catching up to what PC could do for years now, so when this blow up into something big people who has seen things like this for years and years are just surprise that folks are acting like Halo is the best thing since slice bread.


Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 12, 2010, 02:05:11 PM
Halo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action. Every game has had a epic feel to it because of just how much it encompasses, from the story of the Covenant/human war to why Halo is so sacred/dangerous.

Given that Halo follows the Starship Troopers template.... i dont see how strong it is.
They have created a big world which bring fans in but that's just about it.

Quote from: Xhan on Sep 12, 2010, 07:45:23 PM

Joseph Staten admitted ON CAMERA they pulled 2 and 3 literally out of their asses at the last minute, and most of the budget for three went to multiplayer, which shows in spades.

Well, that explains all the continuity errors and the complete nonsense that always comes when the flood is involved.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 12, 2010, 09:01:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 12, 2010, 07:45:23 PM
QuoteHalo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action.

Joseph Staten admitted ON CAMERA they pulled 2 and 3 literally out of their asses at the last minute, and most of the budget for three went to multiplayer, which shows in spades.
Proof required
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 12, 2010, 09:07:47 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2Fimages%2FNews%2FInline10%2F090310%2F343_2.gif&hash=7850b0e2fdec321fbb1d285ad3ea8ebb477fe60d)

:D

I love Bungie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 12, 2010, 10:19:53 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Sep 12, 2010, 01:15:12 PM
IGN UK's spoiler-free review. (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/111/1119630p1.html)

Halo h8ers aren't gonna like this.  :D

Good. Good.

Can't wait to play this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 12:29:32 AM
So is there online matchmaking for Firefight and Campaign in Reach?

Halo3 didn't have it. Other contemporary games had it, but whatever.
ODST didn't have it, which was pretty retarded because it was pretty much an industry standard at this point, so that was a disappointment.

I'll be pretty annoyed if Reach doesn't have online matchmaking for the campaign and firefight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 12:40:37 AM
Can not wait for Tuesday! I'm spending my day antisocially playing continuously until I beat it! (OK, I'll take a small break for a slice of pizza or a sandwich :P)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 13, 2010, 12:41:50 AM
Make it last! Two missions a day, as I always say.

>.>

That  rhymes!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 12:44:19 AM
I can't allow myself to do that. The only video games I play now are Halo (and occasionally L4D), so when I get the next Halo game, I like to play through like it's a movie. Then I have fun and play through with my friends. Man, I loved the past 5 games. Can't wait for this one!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 13, 2010, 12:46:32 AM
A mission ----> Multiplayer -------> A few missions more ------> Multiplayer ------>A few missions more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 12:53:14 AM
For me, story is the most important feature. Anything else on the disc is an added bonus. Not just with Halo, but any game I buy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 13, 2010, 12:56:27 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 12:44:19 AM
I can't allow myself to do that. The only video games I play now are Halo (and occasionally L4D), so when I get the next Halo game, I like to play through like it's a movie. Then I have fun and play through with my friends. Man, I loved the past 5 games. Can't wait for this one!

Fine. Just remember to pee every few hours. I'd hate for your bladder to explode during the climax.

Quote from: First Blood on Sep 13, 2010, 12:46:32 AM
A mission ----> Multiplayer -------> A few missions more ------> Multiplayer ------>A few missions more.

Ah yes, another good system. A healthy degree of balance, with bladder control being the only drawback once again. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 12:56:40 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 12:29:32 AM
So is there online matchmaking for Firefight and Campaign in Reach?
Yes for both.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 13, 2010, 12:57:24 AM
Soo how was the review?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 12:59:01 AM
Here are some of the review scores for the game so far.


1UP A+

GamePro 5 out 5 Stars

Joystiq 5 out 5 Stars

G4 5 out 5 Stars

Gaurdian UK 5 out 5 Stars

IGN UK 10

OXM UK 10

Telegraph 10

Game Revolution 10

Game Reactor Sweden 10

Game Reactor Denmark 10

Planet Xbox 10

Destructoid 10

IGN 9.5

GameInformer 9.5

Machinima 9.5

360 Achievements 9.4

Gametrailers 9.3

CVG 9.2

Eurogamer 9

Video Gamer 9

Gamezone 8.5

GamesRadar 8

GiantBomb 4 out 5 Stars
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 01:00:03 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Sep 13, 2010, 12:56:27 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 12:44:19 AM
I can't allow myself to do that. The only video games I play now are Halo (and occasionally L4D), so when I get the next Halo game, I like to play through like it's a movie. Then I have fun and play through with my friends. Man, I loved the past 5 games. Can't wait for this one!

Fine. Just remember to pee every few hours. I'd hate for your bladder to explode during the climax.



Ahh, thank you very much for that information! Now I will be able to enjoy the game 100%! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 13, 2010, 01:00:24 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 12, 2010, 09:01:08 PM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 12, 2010, 07:45:23 PM
QuoteHalo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action.

Joseph Staten admitted ON CAMERA they pulled 2 and 3 literally out of their asses at the last minute, and most of the budget for three went to multiplayer, which shows in spades.
Proof required

You must suck at listening, because the interview came with the game.

oxm interview, legendary viddoc
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2010, 01:04:47 AM
I'm going to finish the campaign then go online. One thing at a time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 01:07:18 AM
I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but with all this Reach excitement, i wonder what direction 343 will be taking the franchise in...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 01:20:51 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 12:56:40 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 12:29:32 AM
So is there online matchmaking for Firefight and Campaign in Reach?
Yes for both.
Holy f**k, praise jesus.

For clarity, I'm talking about being able to sort out a random game with random people, like how you can do Horde mode or Campaign in Gears of War with random pubbies, or like how you can play AvP2010's Survival mode with random people and not just your friends.

Halo Reach will have that for co-op Campaign and Firefight?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 01:36:50 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 12, 2010, 07:45:23 PM
QuoteHalo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action.

Joseph Staten admitted ON CAMERA they pulled 2 and 3 literally out of their asses at the last minute, and most of the budget for three went to multiplayer, which shows in spades.
Then their assholes must've been lined with gold, because just about every fan of the story loved both of them.

The Gametrailers review disturbed me. Not because of the final score, but for the reasons they were taking points away from it.. Forge almost not necessary? *FACEPALM* The Focus Rifle overpowered? Are you kidding me?
There were other things, but that just stood out for me the most.

The IGN reviews were awesome.

I'm gonna take some pictures of the statue on Wednesday (c'mon.. you think I'm gonna be posting on Tuesday?), and requests?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 13, 2010, 01:37:31 AM
Well, Reach gets released in a few days. I'm pumped up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2010, 01:42:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 01:07:18 AM
I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but with all this Reach excitement, i wonder what direction 343 will be taking the franchise in...

What's 343?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 01:42:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 01:36:50 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 12, 2010, 07:45:23 PM
QuoteHalo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action.

Joseph Staten admitted ON CAMERA they pulled 2 and 3 literally out of their asses at the last minute, and most of the budget for three went to multiplayer, which shows in spades.
Then their assholes must've been lined with gold, because just about every fan of the story loved both of them.

lolwat

Spot the b.net user.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 13, 2010, 01:45:18 AM
I liked the stories, honestly. Especially Halo 2's.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Sep 13, 2010, 01:45:36 AM
Another nugget of gold (except for the annoying hosts I might add) a  1 hour.  vid of Reach curtousy of gamespot:

showcasing the first 2 missions and some MP maps.

http://www.gamespot.com/shows/now-playing/?event=now_playing_halo_reach20100910&tag=topslot;img;1#toggle_video

Again, soo stoked for this game man really pumped. Shame I cant get it at midnight launch.

Again sorry if its already been posted I sure couldnt find it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2010, 01:50:02 AM
Quote from: DaddyYautja on Sep 12, 2010, 08:36:02 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 12, 2010, 02:05:11 PM
Halo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action. Every game has had a epic feel to it because of just how much it encompasses, from the story of the Covenant/human war to why Halo is so sacred/dangerous.

Given that Halo follows the Starship Troopers template.... i dont see how strong it is.
They have created a big world which bring fans in but that's just about it.


I found it engrossing to an extent. Always wanted to know what would happen next.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 01:56:32 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 01:42:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 01:36:50 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 12, 2010, 07:45:23 PM
QuoteHalo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action.

Joseph Staten admitted ON CAMERA they pulled 2 and 3 literally out of their asses at the last minute, and most of the budget for three went to multiplayer, which shows in spades.
Then their assholes must've been lined with gold, because just about every fan of the story loved both of them.

lolwat

Spot the b.net user.
It doesn't take a B.net user.

Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 13, 2010, 01:45:18 AM
I liked the stories, honestly. Especially Halo 2's.
Same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 13, 2010, 02:45:47 AM
I really enjoyed the story of the games. But the story and characterization in the books was top notch stuff. I just thought Halo 3's story felt a little too rushed. They could've done a lot more. And the commercials really got my hopes up that it would be a much darker, oppressive story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 02:50:58 AM
I just wish that in Halo 3 they had not completely eliminated the Covenant storyline that was so amazing in Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 13, 2010, 04:20:19 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 01:36:50 AM
I'm gonna take some pictures of the statue on Wednesday (c'mon.. you think I'm gonna be posting on Tuesday?), and requests?

You talking about the life size statue Gamestop is promoting? If so, YOU LUCKY SON OF A BITCH.

Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2010, 01:42:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 01:07:18 AM
I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but with all this Reach excitement, i wonder what direction 343 will be taking the franchise in...

What's 343?

Company taking over the Halo franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 04:27:44 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 13, 2010, 04:20:19 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 01:36:50 AM
I'm gonna take some pictures of the statue on Wednesday (c'mon.. you think I'm gonna be posting on Tuesday?), and requests?

You talking about the life size statue Gamestop is promoting? If so, YOU LUCKY SON OF A BITCH.

Oh, hell no, I'm not that lucky. I just meant the Legendary Edition one  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 13, 2010, 04:52:16 AM
Oh, ok then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 06:32:35 AM
Also, when are we going to get a reviewer that has played all of the Halo games, and understood the story of each? You don't need to go out of your way and read the books, you just need the smallest attentention span. For Christ's sake, what do these people think when they watch movies or read books? You'd think these guys would come out of any movie and say something like "DUUURRRP, so DID IT STOP spinning, ERRR what? Cuz I dun wanna think bout it, k?" or "DID HE TURN BLUE??! THAT BLUE ALIEN?? Did HE turn N 2 IT?".

The Gravemind in Halo 2 threw an IGN AU reviewer off. What. Are you kidding me? You can be as basic as you want: It is the "leader" of the Flood. There you go, real simple. And then they couldn't keep up with the Arbiter side of the story- oh Gods don't even get me started.. these guys played Halo: CE, they have no excuse for taking off points in a "professional" review due to their inability to pay attention to a story. And some of these guys haven't even played through the past Halo games. Really, why would anybody want a reviewer with no past experience in the franchise?

/rant
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 13, 2010, 06:33:40 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 13, 2010, 01:45:18 AM
I liked the stories, honestly. Especially Halo 2's.

Ditto. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 06:35:43 AM
Actually, that would be a tritto. You are number tri.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 01:56:32 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 13, 2010, 01:45:18 AM
I liked the stories, honestly. Especially Halo 2's.
Same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 06:35:50 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 01:20:51 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 12:56:40 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 12:29:32 AM
So is there online matchmaking for Firefight and Campaign in Reach?
Yes for both.
Holy f**k, praise jesus.

For clarity, I'm talking about being able to sort out a random game with random people, like how you can do Horde mode or Campaign in Gears of War with random pubbies, or like how you can play AvP2010's Survival mode with random people and not just your friends.

Halo Reach will have that for co-op Campaign and Firefight?
Yes i understood you for the first question, no need to repeat yourself.

So again yes for both.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 13, 2010, 10:12:32 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 06:32:35 AM
Also, when are we going to get a reviewer that has played all of the Halo games, and understood the story of each? You don't need to go out of your way and read the books, you just need the smallest attentention span. For Christ's sake, what do these people think when they watch movies or read books? You'd think these guys would come out of any movie and say something like "DUUURRRP, so DID IT STOP spinning, ERRR what? Cuz I dun wanna think bout it, k?" or "DID HE TURN BLUE??! THAT BLUE ALIEN?? Did HE turn N 2 IT?".

The Gravemind in Halo 2 threw an IGN AU reviewer off. What. Are you kidding me? You can be as basic as you want: It is the "leader" of the Flood. There you go, real simple. And then they couldn't keep up with the Arbiter side of the story- oh Gods don't even get me started.. these guys played Halo: CE, they have no excuse for taking off points in a "professional" review due to their inability to pay attention to a story. And some of these guys haven't even played through the past Halo games. Really, why would anybody want a reviewer with no past experience in the franchise?

/rant

Agreed. Reviewers can't deduct points for not grasping the story if, say, they've only played the third game out of a trilogy, as it happened with the Halo 3 review plague.

But seriously, how hard is the Halo story to grasp? It's interesting, sure, but also very simple.

1. You're the Hulk with guns.

2. You find a space hula-hoop.

3. You fight a group of Aliens.

4. You also fight the Head-crabs from Half-Life.

5. The hula-hoop will kill us all.

6. You blow it up.

7. Repeat until points three and four are false.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 01:56:32 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 01:42:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 01:36:50 AM
Quote from: Xhan on Sep 12, 2010, 07:45:23 PM
QuoteHalo's strengths lie in its story and storytelling rather than the inherent action.

Joseph Staten admitted ON CAMERA they pulled 2 and 3 literally out of their asses at the last minute, and most of the budget for three went to multiplayer, which shows in spades.
Then their assholes must've been lined with gold, because just about every fan of the story loved both of them.

lolwat

Spot the b.net user.
It doesn't take a B.net user.

Could have fooled me. Ever been to other gaming websites?

The only thing 2 + 3 did well was the multiplayer, and I will forever love them for it. But the story was nothing special.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 02:06:47 PM
Ugh! So can't wait to get this bad boy tonight and installed ready for a huge ass play session tommorrow, this day is dragging. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 13, 2010, 02:21:41 PM
I liked Halo 2's story as well. It told its story better than any of the others. Wish 3 had kept that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 02:34:13 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
Could have fooled me. Ever been to other gaming websites?
BioWare
Inifinity Ward
Epic Games
Uber Entertainment
Rockstar Games
Ensemble
Blizzard
Bethesda
EA
Ubisoft
LucasArts

Yes, I have.

Quote from: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
The only thing 2 + 3 did well was the multiplayer, and I will forever love them for it. But the story was nothing special.
Yeah, that's why they have multiple novels, comics, graphic novels, live-action trailers, and a full-fledged encyclopedia. You clearly just don't see why though. That's okay, but you've gotta realize that there is much more to the game than the multiplayer- you sound like one of the "professional" reviewers.

Also, B.net is the place where the story catches the most shit. I barely see where you were going with that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 04:51:21 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 02:34:13 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
Could have fooled me. Ever been to other gaming websites?
BioWare
Inifinity Ward
Epic Games
Uber Entertainment
Rockstar Games
Ensemble
Blizzard
Bethesda
EA
Ubisoft
LucasArts

Yes, I have.

And yet you think Halo's story is viewed in such a fond light...

Quote
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
The only thing 2 + 3 did well was the multiplayer, and I will forever love them for it. But the story was nothing special.
Yeah, that's why they have multiple novels, comics, graphic novels, live-action trailers, and a full-fledged encyclopedia. You clearly just don't see why though. That's okay, but you've gotta realize that there is much more to the game than the multiplayer- you sound like one of the "professional" reviewers.

Merchandise based on the licence is there because there's a market, not because of the story.

Quote
Also, B.net is the place where the story catches the most shit. I barely see where you were going with that.

B.net tards are pretty much an internet joke.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 13, 2010, 05:55:51 PM
Can't wait to get stuck into my Legendary Edition of Reach!

This splurge will pay off!

;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Sep 13, 2010, 06:52:58 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2010, 02:34:13 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
Could have fooled me. Ever been to other gaming websites?
BioWare
Inifinity Ward
Epic Games
Uber Entertainment
Rockstar Games
Ensemble
Blizzard
Bethesda
EA
Ubisoft
LucasArts

Yes, I have.

Quote from: Aeus on Sep 13, 2010, 11:50:48 AM
The only thing 2 + 3 did well was the multiplayer, and I will forever love them for it. But the story was nothing special.
Yeah, that's why they have multiple novels, comics, graphic novels, live-action trailers, and a full-fledged encyclopedia. You clearly just don't see why though. That's okay, but you've gotta realize that there is much more to the game than the multiplayer- you sound like one of the "professional" reviewers.

Also, B.net is the place where the story catches the most shit. I barely see where you were going with that.

Refutation without reason or sense of history or context is where he's going with it and he's right. Every halo has glowing reviews in the same way madden had unilateral reviews... in the beginning. The same is true here. Bungie's technical prowess is where the core is which has jack shit to do with the story or its framing, or most especially and specifically with its context. Look at the SP framework and then the MP. It's no contest. And the amount of "backstory" is irrelevant, and you bringing it up shows a rather shallow attempt. Quantity does not quality make. There's also a complete disconnect between game relevance and import in the extended products, and just because the witers had access to the Bible doesn't make it better, much less of any significant quality.

Making a story derivative of a consumer's favorite things does magically make it less derivative or shallow, and Reach is by the far the crowning achievement in that regard, there's exactly no new terrirory here, not even the slightest attempt at thematic broadening of the universe.

Reach is about making MP the star of the show in totality, and the squad mechanics of the SP enforce that completely. Bungie and MS know where the money is and anything else is blatantly irrelevant, which is precisely why the story in this game is completely irrelevant. Everything that happens is predetermined, every shocking revelation is neither shocking nor a revelation. Fanpandering =/= raising the bar, much less even trying to reach the previous mark.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Sep 13, 2010, 09:23:45 PM
I love the Halo series Single player but i have had bad experiences with the xbox online play such as kids screaming down the mic constantly and stuff like that,also the controls i dont like,i think its because i play FPS on a mouse and keyboard.Also,all the Halo games look exactly the same,just a weapon or 2 but alot of multiplayer options,but they could of done that with a DLC  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2010, 09:30:56 PM
I might go grab a copy at midnight. I'm sure Asda'll be open.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2010, 09:33:24 PM
Get there early dude. Last thing you want is to be stuck in a massive line-up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 09:36:53 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2010, 09:30:56 PM
I might go grab a copy at midnight. I'm sure Asda'll be open.
Going to pick my pre-order up at a midnight Launch at game, just 10 minutes from where i live. Its all good. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 13, 2010, 09:41:16 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2010, 09:33:24 PM
Get there early dude. Last thing you want is to be stuck in a massive line-up.

I'll turn around if it's a long queue. I can pick it up before work too. Beauty of 24 hour supermarkets, I guess.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2010, 09:44:24 PM
There's something amusing about buying a video game from the same place that sells groceries and I have no idea what it is lol. I always go to specialty stores.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 10:14:23 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2010, 01:42:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2010, 01:07:18 AM
I know I'm getting ahead of myself, but with all this Reach excitement, i wonder what direction 343 will be taking the franchise in...

What's 343?

A Micro$oft owned company now in control of the Halo franchise. They are the creators of Halo Waypoint, Halo Legends, and Halo Evolutions.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 13, 2010, 10:25:22 PM
AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
WHY CANT THE WAIT BE.......OVER!

I can barely keep myself in check! I WILL NOT RUIN THIS GAME FOR MYSELF!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 13, 2010, 10:44:24 PM
Tomorrow seems so...out of reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 13, 2010, 10:47:27 PM
Quote from: First Blood on Sep 13, 2010, 10:44:24 PM
Tomorrow seems so...out of reach.

I will murder you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 13, 2010, 10:48:28 PM
You'll have to reach me first.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 13, 2010, 10:53:51 PM
Drago-Morph you take him from behinjd and ill charge him from the front....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 13, 2010, 10:57:04 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 13, 2010, 10:53:51 PM
Drago-Morph you take him from behinjd and ill charge him from the front....

*quickly defends self*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xJ4EZMO6v8
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 13, 2010, 11:09:31 PM
Screw this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DzcOCyHDqc
And just for kicks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMgRYH8TH0k
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 13, 2010, 11:15:48 PM
Listening to just-released Reach soundtrack.

...*holds back tears*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 13, 2010, 11:29:18 PM
Quote from: First Blood on Sep 13, 2010, 10:57:04 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 13, 2010, 10:53:51 PM
Drago-Morph you take him from behinjd and ill charge him from the front....

*quickly defends self*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xJ4EZMO6v8

NOOO!!! Endo didn't deserve that! Anything but... that...  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 13, 2010, 11:47:29 PM
Ok ok ok.
Back on topic.
Whats the first thing you guys are gonna build on Forge world?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 13, 2010, 11:58:33 PM
Death Star.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 12:04:00 AM
Just got my copy.All day tommorrow i will play this. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2010, 12:10:03 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 12:04:00 AM
Just got my copy.All day tommorrow i will play this. ;)
WAT!
EARLY RELEASE! FLEE THE THREAD!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 14, 2010, 12:17:05 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 12:04:00 AM
Just got my copy.All day tommorrow i will play this. ;)

Bitch, I gotta wait another 4 hrs :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2010, 12:24:04 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 14, 2010, 12:17:05 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 12:04:00 AM
Just got my copy.All day tommorrow i will play this. ;)

Bitch, I gotta wait another 6:30 hrs :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 14, 2010, 12:30:47 AM
9 and a half for me :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 14, 2010, 12:31:43 AM
Gotta wait until tomorrow morning, first thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2010, 12:33:39 AM
My first forge will be....
Everyone spawns in Warthogs.
And theyre in a big city.
And the city is a maze.
And the warthogs need to get through it and to0 a big door.
As the time runs out the door gets lower.
And when it closes, the warthogs must kill eachother.
Until eventually the city explodes.

;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 14, 2010, 12:41:20 AM
I'm going to play campaign first (on normal), then me and some friends will race (on foot from one side of forge world to the other), then firefight, then maybe online.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 14, 2010, 12:51:41 AM
There's an orgy of stuff to do. Campaign, Online, Firefight, Forge...I don't know what to do first!

*throws up hands*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2010, 12:58:36 AM
^ Since ima be playing at 12 am ima do the first level of campaign with my bro on Co-op.
Dunno what difficulty tho. Well see
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 14, 2010, 01:01:30 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2010, 12:58:36 AM
^ Since ima be playing at 12 am ima do the first level of campaign with my bro on Co-op.
Dunno what difficulty tho. Well see

Don't forget to race around forge world when  your done! :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2010, 01:03:29 AM
We might.
If the game is too epic we might get carried away and play until early morning.
Who knows?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 14, 2010, 01:16:18 AM
To make the wait for Reach a little easier, I'm going to spend the night watching Halo Legends!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 14, 2010, 01:22:27 AM
Halo: Legends makes waiting easier? Was I the only one who couldn't even finish that stuff?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2010, 01:23:36 AM
Yes
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 14, 2010, 01:26:13 AM
I loved Legends. Well, most of it. Odd One Out is kinda stupid (I'm not a big fan of non canon stuff) and The Package had some minor plot issues (According to First Strike, Master Chief shouldn't have seen Brutes until just before Halo 2, though he sees them early in the war in The Package).

I can forgive stuff like green blood, Spartan girls with long hair, etc. to artistic license, but the Brute thing in that episode really bugs me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 14, 2010, 01:29:04 AM
Iunno. Maybe I just reeeeeally dislike anime. Not even Halo can make the style bearable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 14, 2010, 01:35:52 AM
Boy this wait is killing me. But Fukung always helps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 14, 2010, 02:03:54 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Sep 14, 2010, 01:29:04 AM
Iunno. Maybe I just reeeeeally dislike anime. Not even Halo can make the style bearable.

I dislike anime too. Well . . . except for DBZ. DBZ is epic. And, by extension, so is Odd One Out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 14, 2010, 05:22:36 AM
Won't get to play till tomorrow night. ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 14, 2010, 05:23:27 AM
Just got back from EB Games...geez, what a wait that was. Gonna load it up tonight after work!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 14, 2010, 05:54:07 AM
Got my copy around 12:05, I shall be playing tomorrow after I get home from work. Cant wait!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2010, 06:04:58 AM
56 more minutes.. come on, you bitch!

Xhan, I didn't read the majority of your reply because I didn't want to hear any of it, I didn't read a lot of it because it wouldn't have changed my mind. Call it ignorance if you'd like, but it's just the truth.

I'm staying outside the store for now.. I've got my pre-order in, and the heat in there is f*cking rediculous.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2010, 06:07:44 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2010, 06:04:58 AM
56 more minutes.. come on, you bitch!
Same boat!
Anyone got some stimulating conversation to help?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2010, 06:13:24 AM
Are you at a midnight release right now too?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2010, 06:17:44 AM
Yea.
Sitting on concrete where the connection is strongest. I got lucky I could connect!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2010, 06:22:16 AM
*Bites lower lip and puts on shades*

NICE!! I'm on my iPhone  ;D

I'm going to go straight home, and sleep. I know that sounds retarded, but I still have some schooling tomorrow. *Sigh*, the limits of age.. it affects the best of us.

I've got a fuel rod in my pocket. The anticipation is killing me. I'm gonna be leaving school early though, I've requested the last two blocks off. Yeah, I can do that. Student council for the win (hey, if you can't be an adult, why not 'join' them. I've only met like, two cool people at this place anyways..).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 14, 2010, 06:23:58 AM
I'll see you bitches on tomorrow :)

Now you ladies carry on!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 06:25:10 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 14, 2010, 12:17:05 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 12:04:00 AM
Just got my copy.All day tommorrow i will play this. ;)

Bitch, I gotta wait another 4 hrs :(
Haha. ;D

Went to a midnight Launch and it was pretty damn packed, picked up my copy, installed it, play some of it (yes it f**king rocks for the only hour i got to play with it) and the best thing is most of you yanks/canadians or western world peeps unless your playing it at midnight most of you will be fast asleep in your comfy womfy beds as i play this sitting in my boxers, eating a bowl of coco pops (no work till the next day aswell) and beginning my day long play session. ;D

Oh hit me up on Live dude when you want. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2010, 06:28:43 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 06:25:10 AM
Went to a midnight Launch and it was pretty damn packed, picked up my copy, installed it, play some of it (yes it f**king rocks for the only hour i got to play with it) and the best thing is most of you yanks/canadians or western world peeps unless your playing it at midnight most of you will be fast asleep in your comfy womfy beds as i play this sitting in my boxers, eating a bowl of coco pops (no work till the next day aswell) and beginning my day long play session. ;D
Only makes me appreciate my lifestyle that much more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 06:33:41 AM
Ok ok i'll put some pants on sweetheart.  >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2010, 06:37:15 AM
I'm a dude.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 06:38:02 AM
I know. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2010, 06:38:37 AM
*Suspicious looks*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 06:41:46 AM
*Puts pants back on* :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2010, 06:42:51 AM
*Nods approvingly, with arms crossed, and the same suspicious facial expression*

[EDIT]

OMFG I'M GOING IN.

I.. am now home.. and I have it in my hands.  :'(

Oh my Gods. It's amazing. I will now open this massive crate of win.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 14, 2010, 07:23:06 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2010, 09:44:24 PM
There's something amusing about buying a video game from the same place that sells groceries and I have no idea what it is lol. I always go to specialty stores.

I ended up deciding sleep was more important. I just popped in before work to get it. It's cheaper from supermarkets, that's my reasoning. It's where I prefer to go for DVDs too. Now, I'm annoyed I didn't book the day off. I haven't really been following the game like I did every other Halo game so I haven't been excited. I'm flicking through the manual and I now am. Can't wait to get in and put it in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 01:03:22 PM
f**k Play.com. f**k them all.

Reach hasn't arrived, and I pre-ordered it. The whole point of a pre-order is so that I actually get it on release date! >:(

Forget that, it just arrived.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 14, 2010, 01:20:43 PM
You must learn patience. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 14, 2010, 01:29:27 PM
Super foggy night, can't see ten feet in front of you, when I got to the store they were taking the cardboard off the display. First copy yeeeeeeeah...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 14, 2010, 01:36:48 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 01:03:22 PM
Forget that, it just arrived.  ;D

Shouldn't you be at college having to wait to play it. Like me, 2 and a half hours then done at work!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 14, 2010, 01:39:06 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 14, 2010, 01:36:48 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 01:03:22 PM
Forget that, it just arrived.  ;D

Shouldn't you be at college having to wait to play it. Like me, 2 and a half hours then done at work!

Heh, I am in the campus computer lab right now. Gonna pick it up in an hour.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2010, 02:27:22 PM
I.. have to do some school before I play.

*Looks over at the giant space crate in living room*

*Shutters*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 14, 2010, 03:17:51 PM
Just picked it up today after I left the gym.  To my surprise it came with a $20 gift card!  Gotta work though so can't play till tonight. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 14, 2010, 03:25:08 PM
Missed work today and gonna miss tomorrow (still getting paid) for this game. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 14, 2010, 03:47:03 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 14, 2010, 03:25:08 PM
Missed work today and gonna miss tomorrow (still getting paid) for this game. 8)

Nice.  My job is pretty lenient (heck I get to work at home), but today is a bit busy to take off.  Ah well.  The wife wants to play co-op, so that's worth waiting for anyhow.   8)

I am envisioning Master Chief (that's you)all suited up on the couch manning Noble Team.   :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 14, 2010, 03:47:47 PM
Well, Reach is out. I patiently await its arrival at ma doorstep.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 14, 2010, 03:55:14 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 14, 2010, 03:47:03 PM
Nice.  My job is pretty lenient (heck I get to work at home), but today is a bit busy to take off.  Ah well.  The wife wants to play co-op, so that's worth waiting for anyhow.   8)
Definitely worth the wait! She got any friends? Haha

Quote from: Cellien on Sep 14, 2010, 03:47:03 PM
I am envisioning Master Chief (that's you)all suited up on the couch manning Noble Team.   :D
haha! Even my daughter's cat has his armor on! Good hunting!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 14, 2010, 04:07:06 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Sep 14, 2010, 03:47:47 PM
Well, Reach is out. I patiently await its arrival at ma doorstep.

My game is in the next town, cause I tracked it. I should have just bought it at KMart this morning. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 14, 2010, 04:19:39 PM
Ugh, my Legendary Edition still isn't here. Stupid APO address.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lie on Sep 14, 2010, 04:20:49 PM
Has anyone got there Halo: Reach on time?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 14, 2010, 04:21:29 PM
People who got it from stores.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 14, 2010, 04:44:39 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 14, 2010, 03:55:14 PM
Definitely worth the wait! She got any friends? Haha

None of her friends really play any games! :\

Quote from: Cellien on Sep 14, 2010, 03:47:03 PM
haha! Even my daughter's cat has his armor on! Good hunting!

Lmao... The Helmet from the Legendary Edition Halo 3?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.joystiq.com%2Fmedia%2F2007%2F09%2Fcat-halo-helmet-hehe.jpg&hash=dd4e18306aee1c8ed6a8b24f4dbe48d8f08f3a3e)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 04:47:38 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 14, 2010, 01:36:48 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 01:03:22 PM
Forget that, it just arrived.  ;D

Shouldn't you be at college having to wait to play it. Like me, 2 and a half hours then done at work!

I finished at 12:20 today, and Reach is friggin' awesome! Campaign is great so far, and Forge World is MASSIVE!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lie on Sep 14, 2010, 04:52:24 PM
Walk me through the story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 14, 2010, 04:57:46 PM
Just make sure to put it in a spoiler tag.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 05:07:07 PM
I'm only like three missions in, and I'm not gonna spoil it even if people ask. Buy the game for yourself. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 14, 2010, 05:11:53 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 05:07:07 PM
I'm only like three missions in, and I'm not gonna spoil it even if people ask. Buy the game for yourself. ;D
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.artlogs.org%2Fimg%2Fthumb_up.gif&hash=4f78885e4e38be782510082feb9e16f1befb4672) Cellien likes this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lie on Sep 14, 2010, 05:14:34 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 05:07:07 PM
I'm only like three missions in, and I'm not gonna spoil it even if people ask. Buy the game for yourself. ;D

Please man, if I buy it it might not play in my PS3.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 14, 2010, 06:34:23 PM
Went to the pre-release thing at my local gamestop because friends were going to be there and honestly I had nowhere better to be..my inner Halo fan was screaming to buy it, but my inner Jew won out and I wound up keeping the money in my wallet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 14, 2010, 07:15:25 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 14, 2010, 06:34:23 PM
Went to the pre-release thing at my local gamestop because friends were going to be there and honestly I had nowhere better to be..my inner Halo fan was screaming to buy it, but my inner Jew won out and I wound up keeping the money in my wallet.

Nay, it was heresy!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 14, 2010, 07:21:10 PM
I AM COMPLETELY DEVOTED TO THE EMPRAH!! HOW DARE YOU ACCUSE ME OF HERESY!!??
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 14, 2010, 07:33:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESE3nwrupLk

2:02 -- 2:05.  ::)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lie on Sep 14, 2010, 07:40:03 PM
God I love the Flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 14, 2010, 07:42:36 PM
Haven't been to that old place in a while, hehe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 14, 2010, 08:31:09 PM
SPARTANS ASSEMBLE!!!!! See you guys on the battlefield ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 08:46:20 PM
S199 reporting for duty!

Add me on the 360, Doom. ;D My Gamertag is Deadpool 199

:)

Quote from: Lie on Sep 14, 2010, 05:14:34 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 05:07:07 PM
I'm only like three missions in, and I'm not gonna spoil it even if people ask. Buy the game for yourself. ;D

Please man, if I buy it it might not play in my PS3.  :D

Nope, no spoilers for you!  ;D

One thing that has disappointed me, is the few maps we get.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 14, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
I'll probably be on tonight if anyone wants to play firefight or multi. No campaign yet, waiting to play that with a friend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 14, 2010, 09:23:08 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 14, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
I'll probably be on tonight if anyone wants to play firefight or multi. No campaign yet, waiting to play that with a friend.

Whats your GT?  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 14, 2010, 09:52:18 PM
branman887
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 14, 2010, 10:35:59 PM
I'm getting this Friday... You peeps best add me. MikeyRox2006, please say who you are in a message or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 14, 2010, 11:36:09 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 14, 2010, 08:46:20 PM
Add me on the 360, Doom. ;D My Gamertag is Deadpool 199

Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 14, 2010, 09:52:18 PM
branman887

Quote from: Mikey on Sep 14, 2010, 10:35:59 PM
I'm getting this Friday... You peeps best add me. MikeyRox2006, please say who you are in a message or something.

Will do, all of y'all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrLee on Sep 14, 2010, 11:37:02 PM
from what i saw of reach around my mates its worthy of Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 15, 2010, 12:45:52 AM
I'll be on tonight and add you guys. If I fail to do so, feel free to add me.

DragoMorph.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 15, 2010, 12:52:15 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 14, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
I'll probably be on tonight if anyone wants to play firefight or multi. No campaign yet, waiting to play that with a friend.

I'll hit you up man, iI'll be on in maybe an hour or two. Gamertag is I2IGigawatts
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 15, 2010, 12:56:24 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Sep 15, 2010, 12:52:15 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 14, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
I'll probably be on tonight if anyone wants to play firefight or multi. No campaign yet, waiting to play that with a friend.

I'll hit you up man, iI'll be on in maybe an hour or two. Gamertag is I2IGigawatts

Didn't I just see you in a game of Halo 3 multiplayer the other day? I distinctly remember murdering someone by that name multiple times.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2010, 01:17:14 AM
I beat it and completely loved it! Great story mode, very sad.
Spoiler
I loved how just before the credits was the opening lines from CE, and i loved the gameplay and stuff after the credits.
[close]
Amazing gamne, though it had some major contradictions to the books :/

Spoiler
The whole Cortana thing, and Halsey knowing that Spartan III's exist before Ghosts of Onyx.
[close]

I really, really love the books, but if the games are going to begin to contradict them, I'm going to save money and stop buying the books.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 15, 2010, 02:58:00 AM
So...wonderful...

Must...continue...until...finished.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2010, 03:55:06 AM
I just finished it. Amazing.

Spoiler
The best death was Jorge's. The saddest was either Kat's or Noble Six's. Emile's was just plain badass though.
[close]

Oh, and also:

Spoiler
When I heard Captain Keyes, I shit myself.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 15, 2010, 03:57:56 AM
Just finished the first mission, loving it already. The game's engine is vastly improved over the original and the graphics are tremendous. But did anyone else experience a heavy frame drop in major fire fights?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 15, 2010, 04:31:34 AM
Got I'm loving the DMR.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 15, 2010, 04:34:44 AM
I have played most of the day after I have gotten off work, and boy I have had alot of fun! Headhunter has been the highlight matches of tonight and they were a blast! BTB were exciting at times also, and firefight. Got a good bit of achievments. I hope they vary up the maps a little more. I have gotten alot of the forge world map. but I love it so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 15, 2010, 04:38:18 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 15, 2010, 12:56:24 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Sep 15, 2010, 12:52:15 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 14, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
I'll probably be on tonight if anyone wants to play firefight or multi. No campaign yet, waiting to play that with a friend.

I'll hit you up man, iI'll be on in maybe an hour or two. Gamertag is I2IGigawatts

Didn't I just see you in a game of Halo 3 multiplayer the other day? I distinctly remember murdering someone by that name multiple times.

Haha that's very possible. But we'll see how it goes next time we play together. I'm really starting to surprise even myself with how much I am destroying on multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 15, 2010, 05:16:44 AM
Still don't have it.  :(

How would you guys rate it out of 10 and why?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Spaghetti on Sep 15, 2010, 07:01:35 AM
I'm about half way, and I'd give it a 8.5.

Best thing about Reach: Drivable fork lifts.

So awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 15, 2010, 08:10:48 AM
DMRs FTW. And I was so excited to see
Spoiler
Halsey
[close]
but gotta agree in regards to the book contradictions. They do irritate me as they are supposed to be canon after all.

Only 2 levels in but I will get it finished.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2010, 10:39:39 AM
Yeah, seeing
Spoiler
Halsey
[close]
was awesome, even if it contradicts the books. But, like I said, I save money this way :D Halo Reach was amazing!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: AlienHunterAACMdivision on Sep 15, 2010, 01:28:06 PM
I just solo beat Reach on Legendary about an hour ago, it was one of the most intense gaming experiences I've ever had...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporate Merc on Sep 15, 2010, 01:33:50 PM
Im lovin every minute of it, again I wasent a huge halo fan but im really diggin this. I picked up the limited edition that came w/ "halsey's journal" and the amount of material in that little book is insane to the makings' of the spartans and the detailed info of the covenant. Not to mention the cool little things that it came w/ like the patch and what looks like halsey's security ID or something. Truely one of the best pre-order gifts Ive ever seen, bungie seriously went all out for reach between the campaign and firefight and the sick MP a total package through and through.

I give it a 10/10 hands down.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2010, 02:48:39 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2010, 10:39:39 AM
Yeah, seeing
Spoiler
Halsey
[close]
was awesome, even if it contradicts the books. But, like I said, I save money this way :D Halo Reach was amazing!
I think seeing (Corporal Hicks, don't read this one yet)
Spoiler
Captain Keyes was even cooler; one of the biggest suprises aside from Cortana.
[close]

Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 15, 2010, 03:57:56 AM
Just finished the first mission, loving it already. The game's engine is vastly improved over the original and the graphics are tremendous. But did anyone else experience a heavy frame drop in major fire fights?
I experienced a fairly minor framerate drop during the second to last mission.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 15, 2010, 02:57:34 PM
Well, Reach unexpectedly arrived yesterday. Since it was online I thought I would have to wait a few extra days.
That statue is great. While not polystone as I hoped (it is plastic), it still is painted and sculpted very well.
I am already more interested in the Nobel team then I was in John 117 (john was cool but these guys have more individuality, so i like them a bit better)
Gonna be sad to see em die.
I'm already a Sergeant. How sad is that?
Man. Firefight really is addictive.
My only gripe is the elite armor is not as customizable as it was in Halo 3. Other then that, this is gonna be a blast.
Also, we ordered it at Amazon, but they got their stock from Gamestop, so I still got the bonuses.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 15, 2010, 04:32:42 PM
http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/ecca5ce448/snoop-dogg-vs-ll-cool-j-the-ultimate-halo-smack-down (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/ecca5ce448/snoop-dogg-vs-ll-cool-j-the-ultimate-halo-smack-down)

The stereotyping was through the roof, but it was still amusing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2010, 09:18:12 PM
My favorite tracks:

The opening cutscene to this level.. it was amazing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbJtil3UiOk

1:02 to 1:55 is so incredibly badass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd-Y2nqvTag

At 2:48 to 3:04 my heart just stopped. Such an adrenaline rush.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLJqaPh36q0

This was the first thing you heard when you go to the main menu. What an epic menu.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS5ld7tt608
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2010, 10:00:27 PM
I loved the soundtrack, especially
Spoiler
when Kat died
[close]
Great music, like one should expect from a Halo game.

Played my first bits of matchmaking/forge/firefight today, and really enjoyed it. Since I barely play XBox anymore, except Halo, I most likely won't be buying any more games any time soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 15, 2010, 10:04:18 PM
Spoiler
You don't have to make spoilers tags. We already know the entire team is going to die. It is a prequel and John was (and is) the last Spartan. Ergo, they all die.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2010, 10:05:17 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Sep 15, 2010, 10:04:18 PM
Spoiler
You don't have to make spoilers tags. We already know the entire team is going to die. It is a prequel and John was (and is) the last Spartan. Ergo, they all die.
[close]

Not necessarily. We never actually see/hear what happens to
Spoiler
Jun
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 15, 2010, 10:17:31 PM
Got this today. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2010, 10:29:34 PM
Do campaign first!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2010, 10:37:09 PM
Definitely. It's EPIC!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2010, 10:46:11 PM
..And sad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2010, 10:52:04 PM
Very sad. :'( But that is what added to the story.
Spoiler
I thought Emile would be my favorite character, but soon in the first level, I switched over to Jorge. Both had very sad and epic deaths though
[close]

And to everyone, MAKE SURE YOU KEEP THE GAME GOING AFTER THE CREDITS!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2010, 11:24:01 PM
My favorite characters were Kat and Noble Six.

I was relieved when I heard that Noble Six wasn't a completely silent protagonist- he/she managed to convey a lot of emotion by body language and the lines he/she did have were always necessary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lie on Sep 15, 2010, 11:34:51 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2010, 09:18:12 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLJqaPh36q0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JS5ld7tt608

Tip of the spear is awesome, so Halo has Arabian themes now. Not Bad  :), I hope it has some nice desert levels to go with this music.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2010, 11:36:21 PM
Tip Of The Spear took place in a desert  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lie on Sep 15, 2010, 11:39:33 PM
Awesome, it does sound like it would fit a desert perfectly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 15, 2010, 11:40:32 PM
Whilst my inner Jew remains dominant, once all my friends are playing it at the same time I'll probably cave like a bitch and buy it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 15, 2010, 11:46:53 PM
Bought my copy of Reach today from Newegg.com, they're offering it for $50 with free shipping and no sales tax until the end of today.

My order already shipped out, should be here by Friday!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2010, 12:34:32 AM
Heroic is kicking my ass. These concussion cannon Elites are so f**king irritating with their spray n' strafe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 16, 2010, 12:46:45 AM
They certainly are jammy bastards.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Sep 16, 2010, 01:00:30 AM
Not a big fan of the soundtrack.  :-\ Sounds very... artificial in places, as if they didn't use a real orchestra.

...

I'm actually pretty sure they didn't. Lame.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 16, 2010, 01:02:53 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2010, 12:34:32 AM
Heroic is kicking my ass. These concussion cannon Elites are so f**king irritating with their spray n' strafe.

Try Legendary, on solo. Then you will be a man, my son.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 01:16:39 AM
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Sep 16, 2010, 01:00:30 AM
I'm actually pretty sure they didn't. Lame.
..They have for every Halo game, dude. Which parts are you referring to anyways?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Sep 16, 2010, 01:24:04 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 01:16:39 AM
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Sep 16, 2010, 01:00:30 AM
I'm actually pretty sure they didn't. Lame.
..They have for every Halo game, dude. Which parts are you referring to anyways?

Every part, really. The bursts of choir in the background sound fake and synthesized, the strings sound bland (I'm not talking about the composition, but the lack of depth the sound has) and the percussion in every track lacks substance and power - all of which points to it not having been performed, live, by an orchestra. The only track that sounded real was the menu song (Overture). If it was done by an orchestra, the post-recording editors did a piss-poor job.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 16, 2010, 01:29:15 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 01:16:39 AM
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Sep 16, 2010, 01:00:30 AM
I'm actually pretty sure they didn't. Lame.
..They have for every Halo game, dude. Which parts are you referring to anyways?

First game was entirely synthesizer. 'Cept for the monks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 01:44:19 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 16, 2010, 01:29:15 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 01:16:39 AM
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Sep 16, 2010, 01:00:30 AM
I'm actually pretty sure they didn't. Lame.
..They have for every Halo game, dude. Which parts are you referring to anyways?

First game was entirely synthesizer. 'Cept for the monks.
Not the whole thing, actually; all of the strings and percussion were live.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 16, 2010, 02:09:45 AM
So I finished this badboy on Legendary today. The campaign is pretty fun, if a little melodramatic at times. Although I did love the bit with...

Spoiler
Cortana.
[close]

Now for multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Sep 16, 2010, 03:20:04 AM
Perfect ending. I am content.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2010, 03:22:43 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 16, 2010, 01:02:53 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2010, 12:34:32 AM
Heroic is kicking my ass. These concussion cannon Elites are so f**king irritating with their spray n' strafe.

Try Legendary, on solo. Then you will be a man, my son.

Don't know if I want the headache :-X
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 16, 2010, 04:12:28 AM
I started on Firefight to get back into the swing of things since I have not played Halo for a few months.
This also gave me the opportunity to earn Credits and buy stuff for my armor.
I am getting beat down pretty good, but that's why they lost the war later. They back stabbed their best soldiers.  :P

Why do the Covenant now speak an alien language when they spoke english in the first games?
Granted this makes more sense, but it is inconsistent with the series.

Beat the first three levels. Lovin this.
I may have to get ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 04:38:18 AM
This is before Halo 1.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 16, 2010, 05:06:58 AM
I know. Perhaps I should have made it more clear.
Did they just suddenly decide to learn English and speak it on the battlefield?
Perhaps it was just the game's way of making them easier to understand, but why then did the Grunts speak English but the Elites didn't until Halo 2? And in Halo 2, which takes place immediatly after 1, they all speak it fluently.
I am confused. But in the end, it is a minor issue. It just opens up one hell of a floodgate.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 05:10:34 AM
The grunts consider it a pride to know a human language and the elites learned taunts.
And you know, how to call you demon :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 16, 2010, 06:00:43 AM
And so it is done. Completed Solo on Legendary. Awesome
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 16, 2010, 11:34:12 AM
Quote from: Spaghetti on Sep 15, 2010, 07:01:35 AM
I'm about half way, and I'd give it a 8.5.

Best thing about Reach: Drivable fork lifts.

So awesome.
I thought that was awesome too! I was hoping to be able to raise the forks too, but not likely =\ and its actually quite hard to kill any convenant with the couple ton vehicle.  I still havent finished campaign, I been playing multiplayer too much XD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 16, 2010, 02:18:48 PM
I recently finished the level in which Noble 6 pilots a aircraft while a huge space battle takes place.

*eyes start to water*

Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 16, 2010, 02:25:22 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 05:10:34 AM
The grunts consider it a pride to know a human language and the elites learned taunts.
And you know, how to call you demon :P
Lets just drop it. We will never come to an agreement.
Either way, just made it to Sergeant Level 2. Hunters are a chore as always.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 16, 2010, 02:33:13 PM
117 pages. Woo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 16, 2010, 02:34:08 PM
John would be proud.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 16, 2010, 02:39:54 PM
Quote from: First Blood on Sep 16, 2010, 02:18:48 PM
I recently finished the level in which Noble 6 pilots a aircraft while a huge space battle takes place.

*eyes start to water*

Awesome.

I had to change my pants after that level.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 16, 2010, 02:42:31 PM
Well, I can safely say I am boned on that level.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 03:09:23 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 05:10:34 AM
The grunts consider it a pride to know a human language and the elites learned taunts.
And you know, how to call you demon :P
They said a hell of a lot more than 'Demon' in Halo 2, 3, and Wars.
I don't really need an explaination though. I just thought their voices were so badass.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 16, 2010, 07:03:50 PM
Legendary is ridiculously hard. It's like playing on Halo 2 Legendary solo with all skulls on. But it's also so awesome.

For example, last night in Firefight I set my friends against increasingly difficult waves of enemies. They had infinite ammo and overshields, and the enemy AI was ridiculously overpowered. I was an Elite who merely observed.

They lasted surprisingly long.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2010, 08:04:57 PM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 16, 2010, 06:00:43 AM
And so it is done. Completed Solo on Legendary. Awesome

Any tips for a guy with blood pressure prone to rising?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 16, 2010, 08:42:10 PM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 16, 2010, 06:00:43 AM
And so it is done. Completed Solo on Legendary. Awesome

Do you still get the heroic challenge complete?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 16, 2010, 08:52:25 PM
Was I finished The Package and...

Spoiler
Am extremely disappointed at how severely this game rapes the existing Halo canon. Really disappointed. Pissed off, in fact.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 16, 2010, 09:54:45 PM
Bungie makes the rules. Game canon > book canon. Just a fact of life.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 16, 2010, 10:04:32 PM
Page 117! :D

I love Reach, but I clicked one of NightmareAsylum's spoilers by mistake! Dammit! :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 10:07:19 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 03:09:23 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 05:10:34 AM
The grunts consider it a pride to know a human language and the elites learned taunts.
And you know, how to call you demon :P
They said a hell of a lot more than 'Demon' in Halo 2, 3, and Wars.
I don't really need an explaination though. I just thought their voices were so badass.
I know. Im mentioned they learned taunts including such things as "Wothless unholly stain" "Pitifull human" "He was not that difficult to kill" And by Halo 3 I think they opened like a free school of English and learned it.

Also has anyone heard the new "Wort wort wort" noise? Its so epic sounding!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 10:09:18 PM
You're forgetting the cutscenes.. they were'nt even talking to Humans, and they still spoke English. Which was awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 16, 2010, 10:09:57 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 10:07:19 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 03:09:23 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 05:10:34 AM
The grunts consider it a pride to know a human language and the elites learned taunts.
And you know, how to call you demon :P
They said a hell of a lot more than 'Demon' in Halo 2, 3, and Wars.
I don't really need an explaination though. I just thought their voices were so badass.
I know. Im mentioned they learned taunts including such things as "Wothless unholly stain" "Pitifull human" "He was not that difficult to kill" And by Halo 3 I think they opened like a free school of English and learned it.

Also has anyone heard the new "Wort wort wort" noise? Its so epic sounding!

I have! I was kicked in the face and killed during Firefight and I just hear "Wort, wort, wort!" and I explode with laughter. :D

Anyway, I'll be off now. It's very late.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 10:11:50 PM
Still have yet to try FF.
Anyone up for some game later?
My X-box is away right now. ITS PAINFULL!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 10:17:08 PM
I'm up.

Also, we should definately play some Reach!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 10:32:44 PM
YESH!
Seriously I want to try Firefight! I call Elite side!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 10:52:37 PM
F*ck that, I'm Elites!  :D
Or we can do Matchmaking and team up. My friends want to play with me first though, and I've gotta get something to eat or I'll look like I'm from a third world country.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 11:02:07 PM
 :D
We can do both!
But not now. My X-box is still not mine.
There up there. Using my account...... >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 16, 2010, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 16, 2010, 10:04:32 PM
Page 117! :D

I love Reach, but I clicked one of NightmareAsylum's spoilers by mistake! Dammit! :'(

Really sorry about that :'(

I got all 5 of today's Firefight challenges! I haven't bought anything yet, saving up for Grunt Birthday Party armor effect!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 11:53:52 PM
^ You!
You have yet to play with me on X-bawks
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 16, 2010, 11:55:14 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 11:53:52 PM
^ You!
You have yet to play with me on X-bawks

:'( I know! I've never been able to catch you. We have to play some time, maybe this weekend!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 16, 2010, 11:56:36 PM
We the Ghostbusters  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 16, 2010, 11:57:17 PM
I feel so left out.
My haitus made me miss many laughs.....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 17, 2010, 12:25:10 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2010, 08:04:57 PM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 16, 2010, 06:00:43 AM
And so it is done. Completed Solo on Legendary. Awesome

Any tips for a guy with blood pressure prone to rising?

Yeah, take it slow. Some parts will take forever, but you just need to switch up your tactics. Maybe change an AA if you're stuck, certainly helped me during some parts. And you will die a lot. I finished with 336 deaths.


@Yellow Alien, you should, although mine did screw up, although i was only left with one to do, and did that on the 2nd mission to get the 2 achievements there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 17, 2010, 02:03:47 AM
Just finished it. Terrific ending.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 17, 2010, 02:35:15 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 16, 2010, 11:50:48 PM
I got all 5 of today's Firefight challenges! I haven't bought anything yet, saving up for Grunt Birthday Party armor effect!

Todays the first day that I didn't get all of the challenges. Ended up just playing co-op Campaign rather than earning some much needed bonus Cr.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 17, 2010, 02:40:35 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 16, 2010, 11:50:48 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 16, 2010, 10:04:32 PM
Page 117! :D

I love Reach, but I clicked one of NightmareAsylum's spoilers by mistake! Dammit! :'(

Really sorry about that :'(

I got all 5 of today's Firefight challenges! I haven't bought anything yet, saving up for Grunt Birthday Party armor effect!

But arent there only 4 daily challenges?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2010, 02:48:38 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 17, 2010, 12:25:10 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2010, 08:04:57 PM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 16, 2010, 06:00:43 AM
And so it is done. Completed Solo on Legendary. Awesome

Any tips for a guy with blood pressure prone to rising?

Yeah, take it slow. Some parts will take forever, but you just need to switch up your tactics. Maybe change an AA if you're stuck, certainly helped me during some parts. And you will die a lot. I finished with 336 deaths.

Figures. If only I had a sniper for every situation. As for AA, you referring to the Spartan abilities?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 17, 2010, 02:51:24 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2010, 02:48:38 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 17, 2010, 12:25:10 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 16, 2010, 08:04:57 PM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 16, 2010, 06:00:43 AM
And so it is done. Completed Solo on Legendary. Awesome

Any tips for a guy with blood pressure prone to rising?

Yeah, take it slow. Some parts will take forever, but you just need to switch up your tactics. Maybe change an AA if you're stuck, certainly helped me during some parts. And you will die a lot. I finished with 336 deaths.

Figures. If only I had a sniper for every situation. As for AA, you referring to the Spartan abilities?

Yeah, for the most part i used Sprint, because it helps to GTFO when you're getting raped. Hologram is helpful when theres a few elites, as it gives you a chance to assassinate them, and i only used Jetpack when required, apart from that, i never used Armor Lock or the Drop Shield.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2010, 02:54:52 AM
Yeah, I figured I'd have to stick to sprint for that very reason. Did using charged up plasma pistols help much? Or did Elites still require an insane amount of ammo to drop?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 17, 2010, 02:58:26 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2010, 02:54:52 AM
Yeah, I figured I'd have to stick to sprint for that very reason. Did using charged up plasma pistols help much? Or did Elites still require an insane amount of ammo to drop?

Never used it, by the time its fully charged, and you've found a target, you're pretty much swiss cheese. Elites were still a nightmare, anything with scopes was best for them. Also i dunno how hard they are to kill in the lower difficulties, but the War Chieftans with the hammers, were piss easy to kill!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2010, 03:00:44 AM
You mean the Brutes?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Sep 17, 2010, 03:03:16 AM
How'd you deal with the Hunters?  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 17, 2010, 03:04:27 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2010, 03:00:44 AM
You mean the Brutes?

I thought the guys with hammers were War Chieftans? Same species as Brutes, mind.



@First Blood

Kill everything else first, then get behind them and pray, otherwise sniping the back helped, and if you're stuck in close, they do an animation where they do a 180, and its pretty easy to stay behind them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2010, 03:05:17 AM
Yeah, those WC were f**king weak. Three headshots and they go down...gotta love that DMR.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 17, 2010, 03:06:26 AM
Just beat it on Legendary today with some friends who hadn't beaten the game at all yet. I couldn't help but think of the coming headache when I go back for solo..

But then again, I'll probably be a lot more determined and less distracted- those guys are kind of annoying sometimes..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 17, 2010, 03:07:30 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2010, 03:05:17 AM
Yeah, those WC were f**king weak. Three headshots and they go down...gotta love that DMR.

*cough* Or seven >_>




A headache Sweeps? You're in for a tumour!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 17, 2010, 03:21:08 AM
I was pretty much carrying them though. I did all of New Alexandria while they f*cked around in the Falcons.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2010, 07:30:05 AM
Quote from: VEF214 on Sep 16, 2010, 09:54:45 PM
Bungie makes the rules. Game canon > book canon. Just a fact of life.

Bungie already said all the novels are canon. Ages ago. When the books came out. Am extremely gutted and annoyed now. Especially as

Spoiler
The implication that Cortana is some kind of Forerunner AI just seems ridiculous. *sigh* Rubbish
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I finished the game, and aside from the latter part of the game's story (last 2 levels), I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 17, 2010, 10:40:33 AM
Hicks I read online that Halsey's Journal included with the Legendary edition kind of fixes the mess.

Spoiler
I don't have the book, but people were saying that that was only half of Cortana. There was a functoning half with MC, and N6 was bringing the other half installed with Forerunner knowledge.

The iggest problem for me was seeing Halsey talk to Spartan III's before Ghosts of Onyx. Though I think the Journal kind of fixes that too,
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Still, I'm considering giving up on the books. Even though they're great, what's the point if future games continue to overrule them?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2010, 10:45:47 AM
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I don't know how that would work. Halsey basically said that Cortana was from within the Forerunner structure, the Ai within in. Whereas in Fall of Reach Cortana was a flash-clone type thing of Halsey's own brain. I don't know how this half thing works. My dad got the book so I'll have to have a read.
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But I agree. I love the novels and the thing I always enjoyed most was that Bungie had them as canon, was using the books to fill the gaps and was showing a love and concern not many show with their IPs.

I just finished reading #1 of the Fall of Reach comic adaption and in the back, they had an interview with Frank and some others and they talked about how they looked at all the novels, videos and games to ensure they fit. my arse.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 17, 2010, 02:59:15 PM
Nightmare's right. Halsey's jornual fixes alot of the mistakes. Like
Spoiler
she dosen't know who Noble team is, minus Jorge and believes that these Spartans a different project. Also, I never got the implication that Cortana is Forerunner.  :-\.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2010, 03:59:18 PM
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What do you mean a different project? Halsey oversaw the entire S2 project. As far as she's concerned, if there are Spartans and she doesn't know about them, they're not S2s and something completely different.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 17, 2010, 04:38:08 PM
My Legendary edition from Gamestop has just ARRIVED.

;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 17, 2010, 06:40:00 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2010, 03:59:18 PM
Spoiler
What do you mean a different project? Halsey oversaw the entire S2 project. As far as she's concerned, if there are Spartans and she doesn't know about them, they're not S2s and something completely different.
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Spoiler
What he was saying is that she thinks that they are something entirely different than Spartans.
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I's seriously considering giving up on the books though...:/ I love them, but why waste time if its not canon?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2010, 07:14:40 PM
That just sounds weak.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 17, 2010, 07:27:35 PM
Yep, but from what I heard, that's the explanation...:/

All I can say is, good thing they came up with a good story and didn't go by the books. Because if they didn't follow the books and it was bad, there would have been a lot of angry fans, including myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 17, 2010, 10:24:24 PM
I need to finish Campaign. >_>

These spoilers are in my face and irritating. I'm on Mission 7.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 17, 2010, 11:25:43 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 17, 2010, 10:24:24 PM
I need to finish Campaign. >_>

These spoilers are in my face and irritating. I'm on Mission 7.

Come on PBA! You're almost there!!! Three epic levels to go!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 18, 2010, 12:41:37 AM
Even though Noble Team is practically all S3s, not S2s, I forget who is an S2, but five of them are S3s.


Anyway, I finally beat the game yesterday, and I felt truly satisfied.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2010, 12:42:14 AM
I'm almost through the campaign. Mission 7 as well, actually. Still debating whether or not I want to play on Legendary though afterward.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 18, 2010, 12:47:05 AM
Is it possible to get the heroic challenge even if you beat it on legendary?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2010, 12:53:11 AM
You mean the achievement for beating it on Heroic?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 18, 2010, 12:54:24 AM
Yep.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2010, 12:56:23 AM
Yes, you can. Because achievements for beating a game on a harder/hardest difficulty level will always unlock the achievements for easier difficulty levels.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 18, 2010, 12:59:16 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 18, 2010, 12:41:37 AM
Even though Noble Team is practically all S3s, not S2s, I forget who is an S2, but five of them are S3s.


Anyway, I finally beat the game yesterday, and I felt truly satisfied.

Jorge is an S2, explaining
Spoiler
Why Halsey recognizes him, and he calls her mom.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 18, 2010, 05:15:11 AM
My inner Jew was defeated today and I caved and bought Reach.

I..I love it. It's fun. Halo continues to hold me in its jaws of doom.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 18, 2010, 06:10:21 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2010, 12:56:23 AM
Yes, you can. Because achievements for beating a game on a harder/hardest difficulty level will always unlock the achievements for easier difficulty levels.

Oh, f**k, I misread your earlier post.

What I meant to ask, is if you can still get the "Challenge" of beating the game on heroic if you play it on Legendary, not talking about achievements.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 18, 2010, 06:43:37 AM
'This Is How We Do It'? Yup. I did it Yesterday on Legendary.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 18, 2010, 08:12:07 AM
MC's cryo-pod in Reach:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRrv6rcu90Y&feature=channel
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Byohzrd on Sep 18, 2010, 08:12:25 AM
anyone have a flaming helmet code laying around they don't want? id gladly take it off of your hands for you. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 18, 2010, 08:26:34 AM
Quote from: Byohzrd on Sep 18, 2010, 08:12:25 AM
anyone have a flaming helmet code laying around they don't want? id gladly take it off of your hands for you. ;)
You gotta spend the money if you want the fire  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 18, 2010, 09:04:23 AM
Looks like Campaign Mathmaking will be in pretty soon but Bungie have a damn good reason for not putting it in on Launch.

From the BWU.

"We made mention of it earlier in the week, but since it wraps nicely into a couple of other points we want to drive home I'm going to cover it again. Right now, Campaign Matchmaking is not available as part of our online experience. The main reason for its omission is simple: we don't want your very first experience in campaign to occur on the very last level, and like all our matchmaking playlists, Campaign Matchmaking will offer all players in the party a vote as to which mission they'll end up tackling together. Democracy is totally sweet, but in this case, the majority might overrule your No Spoilers Doctrine.

As soon as we feel like there's been a big enough cushion between launch and present day, we'll open it up for everybody (more on timing in a few scrolls).

Other omissions are also likely owed to some inexplicable internal phenomenon too esoteric to cover here, but rest assured, we can and will make nimble and frequent changes to the matchmaking experience. That said, the scope and breadth of the Halo: Reach online experience is intended to cater to a pretty wide spectrum of tastes and gaming styles. While you should expect us to mind the experience, you shouldn't expect each and every one of your own personal whims to be catered to explicitly."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2010, 01:04:29 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 18, 2010, 06:10:21 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2010, 12:56:23 AM
Yes, you can. Because achievements for beating a game on a harder/hardest difficulty level will always unlock the achievements for easier difficulty levels.

Oh, f**k, I misread your earlier post.

What I meant to ask, is if you can still get the "Challenge" of beating the game on heroic if you play it on Legendary, not talking about achievements.

Same principle dude.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 18, 2010, 01:16:44 PM
I'm probasbly taking a much needed day off of Reach today. Been playing way too much. 8 and a half hours campaign to beat it the first day, about 2 hours of multiplayer/firefight the second day to try it out, about 4 hours of firefight the next day tp get the 4 challenges, about 4 hours of multiplayer yesterday to get the 4 challenges...I feel addicted...:/ :P

I'll probably play a little more tomorrow, so Cap. Fitzgerald, if you're on, I'll play with you then! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 18, 2010, 03:45:42 PM
Wow, Long Night of Solace was the best level I've ever played in a Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 18, 2010, 04:58:00 PM
Can't stop playing firefight aarrgghh!!! ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 18, 2010, 06:46:50 PM
Finally finished, now I can read all the spoilers! :D

Spoiler
The last level, after the credits, holding out until you perish was absolutely breathtaking. I can't believe how well that was handled.
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Bravo to Bungie, and my new favourite game!  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 18, 2010, 08:15:41 PM
You and your damn spoilers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 18, 2010, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 18, 2010, 06:46:50 PM
Finally finished, now I can read all the spoilers! :D

Spoiler
The last level, after the credits, holding out until you perish was absolutely breathtaking. I can't believe how well that was handled.
[close]

Bravo to Bungie, and my new favourite game!  :)

Completely agreed (Again? :P) I loved that part, especially when the
Spoiler
helmet begins to crack
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. Makes up for not having a Legendary ending, or so I've heard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 18, 2010, 08:27:22 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 18, 2010, 08:23:41 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 18, 2010, 06:46:50 PM
Finally finished, now I can read all the spoilers! :D

Spoiler
The last level, after the credits, holding out until you perish was absolutely breathtaking. I can't believe how well that was handled.
[close]

Bravo to Bungie, and my new favourite game!  :)

Completely agreed (Again? :P) I loved that part, especially when the
Spoiler
helmet begins to crack
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. Makes up for not having a Legendary ending, or so I've heard.

That was one of the best things, I've been playing it for ages just because of how damn epic it is.

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 18, 2010, 08:15:41 PM
You and your damn spoilers.

"Everything is a spoiler!"

We need to go deeper...

"You're a spoiler!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 18, 2010, 08:28:00 PM
I'll race you to the *spoiler*!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 18, 2010, 08:35:52 PM
"There's our destination, Six. The *SPOILER**SPOILER**SPOILER*. I'll race you to it."

That freakin' line! Goddamn assassinate-Elite-to-prevent-bone-crushing-death-from-tremendous-height-achievement!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 19, 2010, 12:39:31 AM
Oh man I love this game....
Everythings already been said.
I think ill do Legendary with a female Spartan to hear the voice.....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 19, 2010, 02:37:46 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 18, 2010, 06:46:50 PM
Finally finished, now I can read all the spoilers! :D

Spoiler
The last level, after the credits, holding out until you perish was absolutely breathtaking. I can't believe how well that was handled.
[close]

Bravo to Bungie, and my new favourite game!  :)
Spoiler
Bungie did an amazing job of telling you from the start that you are going to die, but when that final mission comes.. you really do want to change that, and it's a gut wrenching moment when you remember that helmet lying there in the sand, and the impossibility of furthering your life.

I decided to do it in a dramatic fashion; I got the drop sheild over a place with armor lock, and then when the sheild got destroyed, I used armor lock. I was getting attacked by all sides by Elite Zealots, and that was the end of Noble Six. I wanted to make it good.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 19, 2010, 02:41:00 AM
It was really f**king amazing. Man, I agree with wanting to change that part, Sweeps. Yet, I already knew just what was going to happen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 19, 2010, 04:51:10 AM
Damn. I just got through Exodos.
I was raped on Beach Head. But finally returned the favor to the Covenant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 19, 2010, 06:04:48 AM
Beat it on legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: daywalker on Sep 19, 2010, 07:40:48 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 17, 2010, 10:45:47 AM
Spoiler
I don't know how that would work. Halsey basically said that Cortana was from within the Forerunner structure, the Ai within in. Whereas in Fall of Reach Cortana was a flash-clone type thing of Halsey's own brain. I don't know how this half thing works. My dad got the book so I'll have to have a read.
[close]

But I agree. I love the novels and the thing I always enjoyed most was that Bungie had them as canon, was using the books to fill the gaps and was showing a love and concern not many show with their IPs.

I just finished reading #1 of the Fall of Reach comic adaption and in the back, they had an interview with Frank and some others and they talked about how they looked at all the novels, videos and games to ensure they fit. my arse.
They Do Halseys Journal fixes all inconsistensies in Halo reach.. Effing good read aswell
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 19, 2010, 08:12:56 AM
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I never interpreted that Halsey meant Cortana was forerunner. The artifact was knowledge of the Halos I'm guessing, Halsey had Cortana integrate that knowledge into herself, then had 6 deliver it to Keyes. I don't remember her ever saying Cortana was forerunner A.I.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 19, 2010, 10:49:17 AM
So.. what's everybody's favorite track from the original score?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nope on Sep 19, 2010, 11:19:11 AM
For those of you that have played it, has Reach broken the epic scale?
Because i keep hearing about it and its making me want a 360.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2010, 12:48:17 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 19, 2010, 08:12:56 AM
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I never interpreted that Halsey meant Cortana was forerunner. The artifact was knowledge of the Halos I'm guessing, Halsey had Cortana integrate that knowledge into herself, then had 6 deliver it to Keyes. I don't remember her ever saying Cortana was forerunner A.I.
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She said something along the lines of
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The Guardian of this place choose you
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or something. IIRC correctly, that is.

EDIT: Just re-done it. Halsey calls her
Spoiler
The custodian of the artifact
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The implication is obvious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 19, 2010, 04:05:05 PM
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Yes, as in the maintainer of the information. Halsey's Journal says that Cortana was split up, the majority of her was elsewhere, but the fragment that Halsey had was used to gather the information from the artifact.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 19, 2010, 04:10:10 PM
Angry Joe pointed out that Reach would have been even more awesome if there were space battles on multiplayer. Wonder Why they didn't do that? I would have gobbled that right up.
Despite that, I am loving this game.
Exodos was hard.
I am glad that the levels are longer now. They started out kinda short, but now they are epic length.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2010, 04:44:41 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 19, 2010, 04:05:05 PM
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Yes, as in the maintainer of the information. Halsey's Journal says that Cortana was split up, the majority of her was elsewhere, but the fragment that Halsey had was used to gather the information from the artifact.
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Okay, I'll concede that. Riddle me this then, does it explain how Cortana was supposed to get the location of Halo from the artifact on Cote d'Azur but instead gets it from this new Forerunner base on Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 19, 2010, 05:04:14 PM
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/09/14/bungie-on-the-contradictions-between-halo-reach-and-halo-the-fall-of-reach-novel/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 19, 2010, 05:19:02 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 19, 2010, 05:04:14 PM
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/09/14/bungie-on-the-contradictions-between-halo-reach-and-halo-the-fall-of-reach-novel/

So basically, screw the books. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 19, 2010, 05:32:41 PM
I started playing it  yesterday, I don't like it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: FUZION PREDATOR on Sep 19, 2010, 06:23:01 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 18, 2010, 08:35:52 PM
"There's our destination, Six. The *SPOILER**SPOILER**SPOILER*. I'll race you to it."

That freakin' line! Goddamn assassinate-Elite-to-prevent-bone-crushing-death-from-tremendous-height-achievement!

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Hell yeah i know what you fell. I took me 1h30 to do it (1h30 hearing this f*cking line)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 19, 2010, 06:28:40 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 19, 2010, 05:04:14 PM
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2010/09/14/bungie-on-the-contradictions-between-halo-reach-and-halo-the-fall-of-reach-novel/

Don't know why they even bothered trying to make it all fit then. The thing I loved about Halo was that Bungie had always held the novels and comics as canon and now they're taking it back. So yeah, screw the novels. *sigh*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 19, 2010, 06:38:54 PM
Quote from: #6.0 on Sep 19, 2010, 05:32:41 PM
I started playing it  yesterday, I don't like it.

I f**kIN LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 19, 2010, 07:13:54 PM
Wow. You changed your mind really fast.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 19, 2010, 07:14:39 PM
No, it was the same the whole time.

I don't just like it.

:D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 19, 2010, 08:08:19 PM
Finished the game. Great ending.
Spoiler
The part when you die is the most powerful scene of all the Halo games I've played.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 19, 2010, 08:15:41 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 19, 2010, 08:08:19 PM
Finished the game. Great ending.
Spoiler
The part when you die is the most powerful scene of all the Halo games I've played.
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Now you can go back to our spoiler posts and see our thoughts on it too!  :D

And yes, having played all of them, I can definately agree on that being the most powerful moment.

Others would include Noble Six flying through the burning city of New Alexandria in a Pelican, absolutely worn out, the betrayal of the Elites, and the scene in Halo 2 where both Master Chief and The Arbiter die- at that point I was thinking: so what happens now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 19, 2010, 09:21:35 PM
Reach spoilers here.

http://achievementhunter.com/archive/episode.php?id=1556

It's an awesome video featuring dancing disco Grunts and DJ Brute. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 19, 2010, 11:09:04 PM
PBA, I know your pain. I tried getting that particular achievement. I did it two f**king times, but for some reason it didn't register. God, Emile is so f**king annoying!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 19, 2010, 11:33:14 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 19, 2010, 11:09:04 PM
God, Emile is so f**king annoying!


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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 19, 2010, 11:36:25 PM
Well, not throughout the game, but at that one part if you're going for the "Survive a fall by assassinating an Elite" achievement, him constantly saying "I'll race ya to 'er" get's on one's nerves.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 19, 2010, 11:54:54 PM
Well, once I try it, I'll get back to you, cus I don't think I could ever get enough of Emile, he's the shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 20, 2010, 12:39:16 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 19, 2010, 11:36:25 PM
Well, not throughout the game, but at that one part if you're going for the "Survive a fall by assassinating an Elite" achievement, him constantly saying "I'll race ya to 'er" get's on one's nerves.

I muted the TV. But then I got even more annoyed at the silence taunting me after each failed attempt.

Finally got it... after a while.  :'(

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 20, 2010, 12:45:01 AM
Do you have to go through the whole knife-animation thing for it to count?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 20, 2010, 12:47:37 AM
You haven't gotten it yet?


My bro did go through the animation the first time, and didn't get it, but he did get it the second time he went through the animation. You just have not hold the sprint button all the way through when in mid-air, you have to let go of it in order for the animation to count, because apparently holding down the button you don't die when you fall.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 20, 2010, 12:52:49 AM
^
What ShadowPred typed. That's the most important thing to remember.

QuoteDo you have to go through the whole knife-animation thing for it to count?

Yeahp.  :(

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 20, 2010, 12:53:34 AM
I'll do it when my patience returns.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 20, 2010, 12:54:34 AM
My brother tried it yesterday, and started to play on Legendary, and beat it in one go. So I'll try and get some of his patience to you through spiritual channels.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 20, 2010, 12:57:12 AM
It'd be easier if you just send me his soul.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 20, 2010, 02:53:29 AM
I haven't reached that level of sorcery yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 20, 2010, 02:57:10 AM
You must learn. Yes, learn. I require souls.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 20, 2010, 06:36:22 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 19, 2010, 11:09:04 PM
PBA, I know your pain. I tried getting that particular achievement. I did it two f**king times, but for some reason it didn't register. God, Emile is so f**king annoying!

I have the achievement now so Emile is forgiven.

Spoiler
It is badass how Emile is taken out though.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Sep 20, 2010, 04:08:02 PM
Anyone see the Master Chief easter egg?  (may have already been posted)

Video contains spoilers

Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRrv6rcu90Y
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 20, 2010, 04:09:47 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Sep 20, 2010, 04:08:02 PM
Anyone see the Master Chief easter egg?  (may have already been posted)

Video contains spoilers

Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRrv6rcu90Y
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It was posted a few pages back.

My friend and I have now seen every known Easter Egg firsthand.

Spoiler
Master Chief, Halsey's Office and Brute/Grunt Disco
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 20, 2010, 04:12:23 PM
Tried getting the surviving the fall achievement. Almost shat my pants with rage.

Will try again late.r
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 20, 2010, 04:15:16 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 20, 2010, 04:12:23 PM
Tried getting the surviving the fall achievement. Almost shat my pants with rage.

Will try again late.r

Took me a while, but I have it now. Try to exit Sprint just before you hit him.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 20, 2010, 04:16:03 PM
I do but then the bastard side steps like an inch and ruins everything.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 20, 2010, 04:30:48 PM
Well, once you get it, click on this spoiler. (Not a Reach Spoiler, anyone who has "If They Came to Hear me Beg" can click right now)

Spoiler
Are you sure you have the achievement? No premature peeking now!
Spoiler
Well, here's your reward!
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Fachievement-2.gif&hash=66c7b082df3da2fb258cf9a0cbf079f8c311d977)
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;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 20, 2010, 07:12:23 PM
Finally got it. I feel awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 20, 2010, 07:52:27 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 20, 2010, 07:12:23 PM
Finally got it. I feel awesome.

Congratulations! ;D

Also, I drew my first SPARTAN today. I did a simplified version of my guy from the Reach Service Record from Bungie.net, it isn't my current design but it looks pretty cool. It's part of a bigger project I'll be working on soon, anyone who Watches me on DA will probably have seen what that project is if they read my Journals. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 20, 2010, 08:22:13 PM
f**king fever, can't play Reach with it :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 20, 2010, 08:28:18 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 20, 2010, 08:22:13 PM
f**king fever, can't play Reach with it :'(

:(

Click the spoiler in my previous post and make yourself feel better. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 20, 2010, 08:33:55 PM
What's the achievement for?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 20, 2010, 08:48:56 PM
Being badass, of course. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Troll Cat on Sep 20, 2010, 10:06:46 PM
i came here cuz i was expecting red vs blue  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 21, 2010, 01:11:12 AM
^ You could still discuss it I guess?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2010, 03:38:30 AM
The last couple of seasons have been great. I love the Brave New World references.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 21, 2010, 04:09:18 AM
Seriously, the second they started making there own fight scenes.....
I can remember like it was yesterday.
"Shotgun, shotgun! I SAID SHOT GUN DAMMIT"
"huh oh what, oh yeah!"
"Wait what was"
*Worthog crashes through wall*
My face :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 21, 2010, 09:50:58 AM
Nothing better than watching idiots who don't know how to approach armor lock.

I love armor lock. They think you are a guaranteed kill. They stand next to you, your armor lock acts as an EMP blast, then BOOM, quick melee attack and they are dead.

Or my new trick I found out tonight. If a veichle tries to run you over while you are armor locked, they blow up. Did it to 3 ghosts tonight.

EPIC WIN FTW
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2010, 11:44:18 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 21, 2010, 04:09:18 AM
Seriously, the second they started making there own fight scenes.....
I can remember like it was yesterday.
"Shotgun, shotgun! I SAID SHOT GUN DAMMIT"
"huh oh what, oh yeah!"
"Wait what was"
*Worthog crashes through wall*
My face :o
Or when Tex royally beats both teams into paste. "Protect me cone!"  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 21, 2010, 01:58:21 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2010, 11:44:18 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 21, 2010, 04:09:18 AM
Seriously, the second they started making there own fight scenes.....
I can remember like it was yesterday.
"Shotgun, shotgun! I SAID SHOT GUN DAMMIT"
"huh oh what, oh yeah!"
"Wait what was"
*Worthog crashes through wall*
My face :o
Or when Tex royally beats both teams into paste. "Protect me cone!"  :D

Invisible nap is the best nap of all time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 21, 2010, 08:13:48 PM
I think everybody should look at the epic win/fail clips in my file share. I'm 100% you will laugh your ass off at the one entitled 'Born To Fly'. Also, 'The Fatale Assassin' is just win.

I'll be uploading a few more that I didn't have time to make clips of last night today, so check back to those later.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 21, 2010, 10:03:46 PM
Anyone else disappointed by
Spoiler
Buck's brief appearance? I thought he'd have a fairly major role, but all it was was a tiny cameo.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 21, 2010, 10:57:40 PM
Just survived for a record amount on firefight. An entire set in about an hour.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 21, 2010, 11:05:30 PM
Just realised how amazing armor lock is. Not only can it destroy a vehicle trying to splatter you, it also destroy peoples sheilds with an emp! Just got a load of kills that way!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 21, 2010, 11:07:49 PM
Didn't know it could do that. I just use to protect myself when I'm in a jam. Will definitely give that a go sometime.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 21, 2010, 11:12:05 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 21, 2010, 10:03:46 PM
Anyone else disappointed by
Spoiler
Buck's brief appearance? I thought he'd have a fairly major role, but all it was was a tiny cameo.
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Hell, I still don't see him.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 21, 2010, 11:13:26 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 21, 2010, 11:07:49 PM
Didn't know it could do that. I just use to protect myself when I'm in a jam. Will definitely give that a go sometime.

Yeah i havnt tested the vehicle on myself. But against unsuspecting foes it works well, and i imagine getting in amongst a group and using it can cause trouble
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2010, 11:48:23 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 21, 2010, 11:12:05 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 21, 2010, 10:03:46 PM
Anyone else disappointed by
Spoiler
Buck's brief appearance? I thought he'd have a fairly major role, but all it was was a tiny cameo.
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Hell, I still don't see him.
It's audio only on New Alexandria. I agree. Buck should have ATLEAST appeared in the story mode.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 21, 2010, 11:57:08 PM
Ah, ok, I did hear him then. Lame that he couldn't at least have joined you in a fight or two.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 21, 2010, 11:58:15 PM
Yeah. I was kind of pissed about no Lengendary ending too.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 21, 2010, 11:58:59 PM
That didn't really bother me, we got our fair share of epilogue(s) after the credits anyway, so for me, that made up for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 22, 2010, 12:00:13 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 21, 2010, 10:03:46 PM
Anyone else disappointed by
Spoiler
Buck's brief appearance? I thought he'd have a fairly major role, but all it was was a tiny cameo.
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Spoiler
When the ODST's came, I thought he would be there, but I didn't see him. I guess he was, though, and I missed it :(
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2010, 12:06:48 AM
This
Is
Disturbing. (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1122586p1.html)

I don't think these guys realize the importance of Halo: Reach and what it meant to the fans. Unless they get different developers to make the games, and all of those developers are great (like Ensemble), Halo will become Call Of Duty, just with less bullshit deaths.

I wonder how Frank O' Connor feels about this. God, I'm just listening to some music from Reach right now, and the only thing I can think of is this, and how it better not shit on Bungie's Halo legacy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 22, 2010, 12:25:20 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2010, 12:06:48 AM
This
Is
Disturbing. (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1122586p1.html)

I don't think these guys realize the importance of Halo: Reach and what it meant to the fans. Unless they get different developers to make the games, and all of those developers are great (like Ensemble), Halo will become Call Of Duty, just with less bullshit deaths.

I wonder how Frank O' Connor feels about this. God, I'm just listening to some music from Reach right now, and the only thing I can think of is this, and how it better not shit on Bungie's Halo legacy.
Bullshit. Three years gives you more time to work on it and spruce it up. You rush a game it comes out crap.
Three years is fine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2010, 12:32:57 AM
It's as if they're saying that they want more money!!!




(duh)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 22, 2010, 01:09:50 AM
More people will buy a good game that you take your time on than a crappy game you throw together.

(double duh!)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2010, 01:55:01 AM
I just watched the Snoop Dogg vs LL Cool J Halo: Reach video, and for some reason I thought it was going to be real!  :D

I laughed when I saw Zach Levi, and the fact that he "loses" against both of them, even though he is the only one that actaully plays is ironic. But the real winner being
Spoiler
Wayne Newton
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made me laugh until it hurt.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Sep 22, 2010, 01:59:41 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2010, 01:55:01 AM
I just watched the Snoop Dogg vs LL Cool J Halo: Reach video, and for some reason I thought it was going to be real!  :D

I laughed when I saw Zach Levi, and the fact that he "loses" against both of them, even though he is the only one that actaully plays is ironic. But the real winner being
Spoiler
Wayne Newton
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made me laugh until it hurt.
You know whats funny?
MY IRL name is levi :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2010, 02:02:25 AM
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: randy4321 on Sep 22, 2010, 03:10:02 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 16, 2010, 08:52:25 PM
Was I finished The Package and...

Spoiler
Am extremely disappointed at how severely this game rapes the existing Halo canon. Really disappointed. Pissed off, in fact.
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?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SM on Sep 22, 2010, 03:55:45 AM
Righteous.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4DHllroiqM

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 22, 2010, 04:00:08 AM
0:55 :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SM on Sep 22, 2010, 04:19:37 AM
pyew pyew
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 22, 2010, 04:28:19 AM
I did the If They Came To Here Me Beg achievement, only took me 15 minutes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 22, 2010, 06:38:53 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 22, 2010, 04:28:19 AM
I did the If They Came To Here Me Beg achievement, only took me 15 minutes.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 22, 2010, 10:55:27 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2010, 12:06:48 AM
This
Is
Disturbing. (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1122586p1.html)

I don't think these guys realize the importance of Halo: Reach and what it meant to the fans. Unless they get different developers to make the games, and all of those developers are great (like Ensemble), Halo will become Call Of Duty, just with less bullshit deaths.

I wonder how Frank O' Connor feels about this. God, I'm just listening to some music from Reach right now, and the only thing I can think of is this, and how it better not shit on Bungie's Halo legacy.

:( These games better be great. If not, I probably won't be buying any more video games at all. I love the six Halo games for the story. 343 better respect that story. They have to get good developers like Bungie and Ensemble for each one, and have them made simultaneously if they want them yearly. If they are ll by one company yearly...I know they are not going to be good...They said that fans can't wait 3 years for a game, though i'm completely fine with it. I'll wait as long as it takes, as long as the wait pays off with a great game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 22, 2010, 01:57:25 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2010, 12:06:48 AM
This
Is
Disturbing. (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1122586p1.html)

I don't think these guys realize the importance of Halo: Reach and what it meant to the fans. Unless they get different developers to make the games, and all of those developers are great (like Ensemble), Halo will become Call Of Duty, just with less bullshit deaths.

I wonder how Frank O' Connor feels about this. God, I'm just listening to some music from Reach right now, and the only thing I can think of is this, and how it better not shit on Bungie's Halo legacy.

Good to know Reach was released prior to them getting their meathooks on it. I don't think any Halo game will top Reach in the future anyway in terms of gameplay.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 22, 2010, 06:15:23 PM
It's a bit presumptuous to think just because Bungie is gone that the series will decrease in quality. 343 is headed by a former member of Bungie, so at least the series will still be headed by one of its creators. Halo will probably become more than just a FPS series now. Does anyone else want a space fighter game after playing Long Night of Solace?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2010, 06:17:15 PM
Not until they get more experience in making space flight missions. Not that I had a problem with the level itself, I'd just like to see them do more levels about that from here on out before I see a game that is entirely about space flight combat in the Halo Universe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 22, 2010, 06:20:18 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 22, 2010, 06:15:23 PM
It's a bit presumptuous to think just because Bungie is gone that the series will decrease in quality. 343 is headed by a former member of Bungie, so at least the series will still be headed by one of its creators. Halo will probably become more than just a FPS series now. Does anyone else want a space fighter game after playing Long Night of Solace?

The worry is not Bungie being in charge. It's their mentality of "Oh 3 years is too long. We need to release more titles in a shorter time span." That's stupid. Rushing game titles never works out for anyone.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 22, 2010, 06:46:35 PM
Isn't that Microsoft's mentality though? Not surprising.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 22, 2010, 07:10:15 PM
I hope the serirs doesn't stay fps. I loved wars and want more diversity.

Though I am upset micro$oft wants to rush the games. The stories better be good
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 22, 2010, 07:18:55 PM
One game every two years wouldn't be so bad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2010, 08:33:38 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 22, 2010, 06:20:18 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 22, 2010, 06:15:23 PM
It's a bit presumptuous to think just because Bungie is gone that the series will decrease in quality. 343 is headed by a former member of Bungie, so at least the series will still be headed by one of its creators. Halo will probably become more than just a FPS series now. Does anyone else want a space fighter game after playing Long Night of Solace?

The worry is not Bungie being in charge. It's their mentality of "Oh 3 years is too long. We need to release more titles in a shorter time span." That's stupid. Rushing game titles never works out for anyone.
This

Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 22, 2010, 01:57:25 PM
I don't think any Halo game will top Reach in the future anyway in terms of gameplay.
I agree, also, the chance of that much customization that has become signature of Bungie is unlikely as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 23, 2010, 12:05:56 AM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 22, 2010, 06:46:35 PM
Isn't that Microsoft's mentality though? Not surprising.

If that's true, why was one Halo game released every 3 years then?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 23, 2010, 03:23:33 AM
Cause that's how fast Bungie makes them. I'm sure if Bungie could have churned them out faster Microsoft would have loved that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 23, 2010, 03:26:01 AM
They definately would have- but the games wouldn't be the high quality that we have today.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Sep 23, 2010, 01:28:05 PM
Just a cheap way to heavily milk a franchise to death in the wake of CoD's success. Saw this coming 7 parsecs away... and you know it'll work. People will buy the new Halo games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2010, 06:35:45 PM
Yep. I will buy the first few no matter what, but if they start to get really bad, I'll give up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mike’s Monsters on Sep 24, 2010, 07:15:59 AM
Finished the campaign. If anyone wants to play some MP or anything, send me an invite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DaddyYautja on Sep 24, 2010, 03:11:05 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 22, 2010, 06:15:23 PM
It's a bit presumptuous to think just because Bungie is gone that the series will decrease in quality. 343 is headed by a former member of Bungie, so at least the series will still be headed by one of its creators. Halo will probably become more than just a FPS series now. Does anyone else want a space fighter game after playing Long Night of Solace?

Arent the former Bungie employees a level designer and a marketing dude?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 24, 2010, 05:29:28 PM
Finally beat the game, got all my nice achievements. The ending was crazy beyond belief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2010, 07:21:49 PM
So, what parts of the story would you like to see in the next game?

I would maybe want to see the war starting on Harvest, so it could be a prequel to Halo Wars. A harvest game could make a fun FPS. Maybe a Halo 4, because we all know it will inevitably happen. I would love to see the series expand into more genres, like how Wars was an RTS. What genres of Halo games would you like to see? 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 24, 2010, 08:06:41 PM
On the subject of "If You Came to Hear Me Beg", it only took me a couple of tries. I assassinated the Elite every time, except for a few times when I hit the Grunt instead. I only died twice. It didn't give me the achievement until the sixth or seventh assassination of the Elite, but after that I had to do it again because I got slaughtered by the Grunts and the fall was the easiest way to murder the Elite. Did I mention I was on Legendary?

In short: I'm awesome at getting achievements.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 24, 2010, 10:12:03 PM
Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Sep 23, 2010, 03:23:33 AM
Cause that's how fast Bungie makes them. I'm sure if Bungie could have churned them out faster Microsoft would have loved that.

But they didn't because they wanted to take their time with each title and not rush it and risk releasing a half-assed product. Why fix what isn't broken?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 24, 2010, 10:21:34 PM
I'm not saying that's good, it's just how it is. Bungie made the games at a steady pace, but Microsoft would gladly release them earlier.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 24, 2010, 10:27:08 PM
I'm sure they would. And then they can watch their product spin down the f**king drain.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 25, 2010, 05:47:50 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2010, 07:21:49 PM
So, what parts of the story would you like to see in the next game?

I would maybe want to see the war starting on Harvest, so it could be a prequel to Halo Wars. A harvest game could make a fun FPS. Maybe a Halo 4, because we all know it will inevitably happen. I would love to see the series expand into more genres, like how Wars was an RTS. What genres of Halo games would you like to see?
Survival-Horror. Just an average marines take on events on Halo, fighting Covanent and Flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 25, 2010, 06:06:18 AM
Haha, was playing the level "Exodus" today on Heroic and one of the random NPC marines was "1LT M. NOGUCHI"

As in, Machiko Noguchi from the AvP comics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 25, 2010, 06:39:13 AM
Dammit Asylum!
So close.....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2010, 12:20:05 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 25, 2010, 06:39:13 AM
Dammit Asylum!
So close.....

:'( Sorry...I had a friend over. One of these days we will play Halo!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 25, 2010, 07:07:57 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 25, 2010, 06:06:18 AM
Haha, was playing the level "Exodus" today on Heroic and one of the random NPC marines was "1LT M. NOGUCHI"

As in, Machiko Noguchi from the AvP comics.
No.. Matt Noguchi from Bungie Studios.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Sep 25, 2010, 07:56:08 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 25, 2010, 07:07:57 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 25, 2010, 06:06:18 AM
Haha, was playing the level "Exodus" today on Heroic and one of the random NPC marines was "1LT M. NOGUCHI"

As in, Machiko Noguchi from the AvP comics.
No.. Matt Noguchi from Bungie Studios.

But that's exceptionally lame and self-serving, so I'll go with Xenomrph.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 25, 2010, 07:56:59 PM
Finally finished the campaign on Heroic. Just mopping up to get some easy achievements, then I'm gonna go for Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 25, 2010, 07:58:11 PM
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Sep 25, 2010, 07:56:08 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 25, 2010, 07:07:57 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 25, 2010, 06:06:18 AM
Haha, was playing the level "Exodus" today on Heroic and one of the random NPC marines was "1LT M. NOGUCHI"

As in, Machiko Noguchi from the AvP comics.
No.. Matt Noguchi from Bungie Studios.

But that's exceptionally lame and self-serving, so I'll go with Xenomrph.
Okay then..  ::)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 25, 2010, 07:59:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 25, 2010, 07:56:59 PM
Finally finished the campaign on Heroic. Just mopping up to get some easy achievements, then I'm gonna go for Legendary.
My god dude.
Legendary is so much more annoying.
Its no longer a strafe and spam its a spam and grenades seemingly lock on to you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 25, 2010, 09:19:45 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 25, 2010, 05:47:50 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2010, 07:21:49 PM
So, what parts of the story would you like to see in the next game?

I would maybe want to see the war starting on Harvest, so it could be a prequel to Halo Wars. A harvest game could make a fun FPS. Maybe a Halo 4, because we all know it will inevitably happen. I would love to see the series expand into more genres, like how Wars was an RTS. What genres of Halo games would you like to see?
Survival-Horror. Just an average marines take on events on Halo, fighting Covanent and Flood.

I kinda like that idea, actually.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2010, 09:30:39 PM
Same. maybe you could play as the marine that 343 chose before MC.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 25, 2010, 09:33:45 PM
But he died in a hallway. Killed by the Flood. That wouldn't exactly be the greatest ending.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2010, 10:43:43 PM
Maybe there was more to his death than we know. Plus, maybe the game can take place mostly outside on Halo, then it ends with you entering that area. And his death can be hinted at, but not so in you face.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 25, 2010, 10:47:36 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 25, 2010, 07:56:59 PM
Finally finished the campaign on Heroic. Just mopping up to get some easy achievements, then I'm gonna go for Legendary.

Should have gone for legendary first.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 25, 2010, 11:13:20 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 25, 2010, 09:19:45 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 25, 2010, 05:47:50 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2010, 07:21:49 PM
So, what parts of the story would you like to see in the next game?

I would maybe want to see the war starting on Harvest, so it could be a prequel to Halo Wars. A harvest game could make a fun FPS. Maybe a Halo 4, because we all know it will inevitably happen. I would love to see the series expand into more genres, like how Wars was an RTS. What genres of Halo games would you like to see?
Survival-Horror. Just an average marines take on events on Halo, fighting Covanent and Flood.

I kinda like that idea, actually.

This sprang to mind:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5gy9s-rVMM

Couple of years old now, but still pretty creepy as far as Halo 3 machinima goes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 25, 2010, 11:26:10 PM
That was pretty damn good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 25, 2010, 11:56:51 PM
I would totally buy a game that is very much like that Halo 3 Machinima vid, and I am a f**king hater of all things FLOOD. f**king hate those things so much, the game loses fun factor value every damn time I see them make an appearance.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kriszilla on Sep 26, 2010, 02:08:30 AM
The Flood are a horror-game enemy, and feel kinda out of place in most of the Halo games in which they feature where they aren't really able to showcase their scariness 'cause you happen to be playing a superhuman when you face them.

The game could still be an FPS, but it should take more inspiration from games like AvP 2010's marine campaign, and Doom 3, with darker, more claustrophobic environments, more frightening Flood forms, and a score suitable horror rather than action. The enemy attacking in huge waves should also be avoided except in certain circumstances, to maintain the fear factor rather than making players jaded to their presence due to overexposure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 26, 2010, 04:53:20 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 25, 2010, 07:07:57 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 25, 2010, 06:06:18 AM
Haha, was playing the level "Exodus" today on Heroic and one of the random NPC marines was "1LT M. NOGUCHI"

As in, Machiko Noguchi from the AvP comics.
No.. Matt Noguchi from Bungie Studios.
Oh. :( I stand corrected.

I just figured it was TOO GOOD of a coincidence for them to pick the letter "M" as the first initial and not have it be an AvP reference. Like, it's a 1 in 26 shot. :P

Also the Flood are a f**king terrible enemy, holy shit. The only time they were fun to fight was in Halo Wars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2010, 04:56:13 AM
I liked fighting the Flood. Especially in the first game. Their introduction was magnificent.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 26, 2010, 05:13:21 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 25, 2010, 10:47:36 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 25, 2010, 07:56:59 PM
Finally finished the campaign on Heroic. Just mopping up to get some easy achievements, then I'm gonna go for Legendary.

Should have gone for legendary first.

Not sure I would have finished the game had I done that.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 25, 2010, 07:59:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 25, 2010, 07:56:59 PM
Finally finished the campaign on Heroic. Just mopping up to get some easy achievements, then I'm gonna go for Legendary.
My god dude.
Legendary is so much more annoying.
Its no longer a strafe and spam its a spam and grenades seemingly lock on to you.

Gonna have to learn to use the armour effects appropriately. Dachande recommends using sprint, mostly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 26, 2010, 05:17:08 AM
^ O FRAGGING ONLY USE SPRINT!
Its glorious.
Im not really complaining, its just a word of warning....
Also
QuoteDachande recommends using sprint, mostly.
You say this oddly like you secretely recieve lessons from him....
Do you mods have some kind of secretely close knit circle?
*Squints and backs away*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 26, 2010, 05:20:16 AM
That's for us to know and for you to find out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 26, 2010, 05:21:02 AM
*Backs up right into Hicks*
YOU!
Tell me now plz?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 26, 2010, 06:24:50 AM
Just started my Legendary Solo playthrough today. Just finished Nightfall. I find Sprint and Hologram to be the most useful perks. It's not actually that bad when you've got a Plasma Pistol and Precision weapon handy- that'll take care of any type of Elite, no matter the rank.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 26, 2010, 06:40:44 AM
Unless they have grenade launchers.
They suicide charge!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 26, 2010, 06:44:39 AM

Not sure if this Easter Egg has been posted yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 26, 2010, 06:51:48 AM
The gas man!
DONT BREATHE THE GAS MAN!
DONT BREATHE IT IN!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 26, 2010, 06:58:24 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 26, 2010, 07:01:21 AM
The Halsey's lab egg is too awesome tho.
It kicks all kinds of ass!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 26, 2010, 07:19:19 AM
I beat it on legendary alone. Not too bad actually. Only a few really frustrating part. You just got to know when to run away, that's all I can say.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2010, 01:00:54 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2010, 04:56:13 AM
I liked fighting the Flood. Especially in the first game. Their introduction was magnificent.

Agreed. Halo 3 was my first Halo game, so I actually found them a little scary in that. But in Halo CE, I loved their intro! In all 4 games featuring the flood, i can honestly say that I never hated them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2010, 01:28:06 PM
The only advice I can give to anyone who is playing this on Legendary by themselves...

...make sure to destroy the hunters during that mission with Jun, because it is f**king possible for them to throw Jun off the cliff, and you don't want to spend the rest of the segment (after killing hunters) trying to beat it yourself, I spend an hour trying to beat the small bit just before the end of the mission, it is insanely annoyingly difficult.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 26, 2010, 02:51:13 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 26, 2010, 05:20:16 AM
That's for us to know and for you to find out.

*laughs evily*  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 26, 2010, 04:24:16 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2010, 01:00:54 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2010, 04:56:13 AM
I liked fighting the Flood. Especially in the first game. Their introduction was magnificent.

Agreed. Halo 3 was my first Halo game, so I actually found them a little scary in that. But in Halo CE, I loved their intro! In all 4 games featuring the flood, i can honestly say that I never hated them.
The Library in Halo1 made me hate them. That level is so unnecessarily long, it's the worst level in the franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2010, 04:34:09 PM
Today I started playing Halo Wars campaign again! I beat the first four levels.

I'm going to play all the games in chronological order:

Halo Wars
Halo Reach
Halo Combat Evolved
Halo 2 up until the slipspace jump
Halo 3 ODST
The rest of Halo 2
Halo 3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2010, 04:39:00 PM
I think i'll do the same, once I buy them all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2010, 04:42:42 PM
It's really fun doing that. I did it back when ODST was coming out, though I started a little late and didn't get to finish 2 or 3. So now I'll do it at my own pace without a new game coming out, and just enjoy the awesomeness that is Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 26, 2010, 05:20:30 PM
I got If They Came To Hear Me Beg, I feel badass.  8)

The achievements I still need:

Score Attack: Might be frustrating because of my connection.

Make It Rain: Will happen eventually.

An Honor Serving: Will happen eventually.

They've Always Been Faster: Couldn't figure out which level to do it on, the actual second level selection or the second level where you get to play. Did both, didn't touch vehicles then remembered I had it on easy. Gonna go back and try again later.

A New Challenger: Gonna wait for a good day where the challenges are easy then pounce. I had one of those days where I had 3 / 4, then they got updated. Damn.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Achievements.aspx?player=VEF214
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 26, 2010, 07:55:49 PM
You do "They've Always Been Faster" on the second level in the list (the one below Noble Actual), where you're investigating the homesteads and first fight the Covenant.
It's a very easy achievement.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 26, 2010, 08:57:15 PM
Halo 3 Legendary will arrive this week. Looking forward to Halo ODST, however short it may be. But it will take me a little while to raise the money for it and the guide. I am nuts about the guides.
It's all about the firefight and the map packs man!
I haven't been able to get back to Reach due to a heavier than expected school schedual but will have time on Tuesday, possibly Monday. Also some friends let me borrow Mass Effect and I want to try that out as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Anonymous684 on Sep 26, 2010, 09:09:27 PM
Beat reach today, I enjoyed it very much. Time to start play multiplayer like crazy and begin legendary with someone.... Anyone down on beating it on legendary with me?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 26, 2010, 09:22:56 PM
I only need two more achievements: rank up to Captain, and buy an item that requires the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: [Alpha]Frost on Sep 26, 2010, 11:04:09 PM
Just beat it on Legendary on co-op... man that was tough :P some of those elites are brutal, and that giant green shit they shoot hurts like hell!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 27, 2010, 01:36:02 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 26, 2010, 09:22:56 PM
I only need two more achievements: rank up to Captain, and buy an item that requires the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Nice, I won't even attempt the Legendary achievements. I find it impossible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 27, 2010, 02:01:08 AM
It's pretty simple once you find a routine on how to kill each enemy you face. Killing a few enemies, here or there, will earn you a checkpoint, so always be on the lookout for those. They always seem to appear after every tiny skirmish you have with a few enemies, so you might be getting a checkpoint in a certain spot that you didn't get before.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Sep 27, 2010, 02:26:55 AM
Halo Reach is the first Halo game I've ever beaten. 

I'd tried playing the original halo back in the day, but couldn't ever quite find out what the fuss was about.  I bought it used and got to the planet, but lost interest and stopped.  Then I was going to try it again, but for some reason the game would never load again.

I might try the original again in the 360 to see if it will work.

Halo Reach was pretty solid.  My only real complaint was the fact the music was so loud I couldn't hear half of what the characters were saying, and even when I switched the subtitles on, they'd only play half the time.

Could be because I'm a 360 noob and I'm looking in the wrong place to adjust those settings. 

I haven't tried multi yet, only the campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2010, 06:59:34 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2010, 04:34:09 PM
Today I started playing Halo Wars campaign again! I beat the first four levels.

I'm going to play all the games in chronological order:

Halo Wars
Halo Reach
Halo Combat Evolved
Halo 2 up until the slipspace jump
Halo 3 ODST
The rest of Halo 2
Halo 3
I did that exact order! It's so cool leaving Halo 2 for a while, I just opened the tray as soon as it cut to black and put in ODST. It's such a cool feeling; the continuity is flawless.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 27, 2010, 05:42:45 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 01:20:51 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 12:56:40 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 12:29:32 AM
So is there online matchmaking for Firefight and Campaign in Reach?
Yes for both.
Holy f**k, praise jesus.

For clarity, I'm talking about being able to sort out a random game with random people, like how you can do Horde mode or Campaign in Gears of War with random pubbies, or like how you can play AvP2010's Survival mode with random people and not just your friends.

Halo Reach will have that for co-op Campaign and Firefight?
Oh hey, remember this post?

Yeah there isn't actually public matchmaking for campaign, whoops!
Smooth move, Bungie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 27, 2010, 05:54:53 PM
The main problem with Reach is that there was a release date set.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Sep 27, 2010, 06:07:03 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 27, 2010, 05:42:45 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 01:20:51 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 12:56:40 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 12:29:32 AM
So is there online matchmaking for Firefight and Campaign in Reach?
Yes for both.
Holy f**k, praise jesus.

For clarity, I'm talking about being able to sort out a random game with random people, like how you can do Horde mode or Campaign in Gears of War with random pubbies, or like how you can play AvP2010's Survival mode with random people and not just your friends.

Halo Reach will have that for co-op Campaign and Firefight?
Oh hey, remember this post?

Yeah there isn't actually public matchmaking for campaign, whoops!
Smooth move, Bungie.

They're working out the kinks and it will be available in a couple weeks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 27, 2010, 06:31:51 PM
Oh, so they ARE going to include it later, as a title update? That's reassuring. Thanks! :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Sep 27, 2010, 06:46:45 PM
They were waiting before releasing it, so that people could finish the story, and not end up with matchmaking throwing them in halfway through the campaign
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 27, 2010, 07:21:17 PM
Quote from: Dachande on Sep 27, 2010, 06:46:45 PM
They were waiting before releasing it, so that people could finish the story, and not end up with matchmaking throwing them in halfway through the campaign

Beat me to it, Dach. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 27, 2010, 08:28:47 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 27, 2010, 05:42:45 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 01:20:51 AM
Quote from: Razz on Sep 13, 2010, 12:56:40 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 13, 2010, 12:29:32 AM
So is there online matchmaking for Firefight and Campaign in Reach?
Yes for both.
Holy f**k, praise jesus.

For clarity, I'm talking about being able to sort out a random game with random people, like how you can do Horde mode or Campaign in Gears of War with random pubbies, or like how you can play AvP2010's Survival mode with random people and not just your friends.

Halo Reach will have that for co-op Campaign and Firefight?
Oh hey, remember this post?

Yeah there isn't actually public matchmaking for campaign, whoops!
Smooth move, Bungie.
Oh hey, remember this post?

"We made mention of it earlier in the week, but since it wraps nicely into a couple of other points we want to drive home I'm going to cover it again. Right now, Campaign Matchmaking is not available as part of our online experience. The main reason for its omission is simple: we don't want your very first experience in campaign to occur on the very last level, and like all our matchmaking playlists, Campaign Matchmaking will offer all players in the party a vote as to which mission they'll end up tackling together. Democracy is totally sweet, but in this case, the majority might overrule your No Spoilers Doctrine."

"As soon as we feel like there's been a big enough cushion between launch and present day, we'll open it up for everybody (more on timing in a few scrolls)."

Just incase you think i'm bullshitting.

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=28689

Yeah.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 27, 2010, 08:48:30 PM
Alien:
http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=44679603
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 27, 2010, 09:12:29 PM
Was just a little surprised to see promises that campaign co-op would be included in the game, and then actually play the game and see it wasn't there, is all. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2010, 10:20:17 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 27, 2010, 08:48:30 PM
Alien:
http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=44679603

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi248.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg183%2Fcarve037%2Ffull_of_win.jpg&hash=7430810d99e107046e7b8f72a0330d33e92a53de)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 27, 2010, 11:14:17 PM
Quote from: [Alpha]Frost on Sep 26, 2010, 11:04:09 PM
Just beat it on Legendary on co-op... man that was tough :P some of those elites are brutal, and that giant green shit they shoot hurts like hell!

Fuel Rod guns

Quote from: Kimarhi on Sep 27, 2010, 02:26:55 AM
Halo Reach is the first Halo game I've ever beaten. 

I'd tried playing the original halo back in the day, but couldn't ever quite find out what the fuss was about.  I bought it used and got to the planet, but lost interest and stopped.  Then I was going to try it again, but for some reason the game would never load again.

I might try the original again in the 360 to see if it will work.

Halo Reach was pretty solid.  My only real complaint was the fact the music was so loud I couldn't hear half of what the characters were saying, and even when I switched the subtitles on, they'd only play half the time.

Could be because I'm a 360 noob and I'm looking in the wrong place to adjust those settings. 

I haven't tried multi yet, only the campaign.

What's your gamertag dude?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Sep 27, 2010, 11:51:46 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 27, 2010, 08:48:30 PM
Alien:
http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=44679603
Pretty old but still awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 28, 2010, 02:01:23 AM
I just want to see what you guys do....


Ellen Anders/ Arbiter.



  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 28, 2010, 02:29:33 AM
Got "Good luck, Buttercup" achievement today with a friend on Legendary. I was happy face.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Sep 28, 2010, 02:53:31 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 27, 2010, 11:14:17 PM
Quote from: [Alpha]Frost on Sep 26, 2010, 11:04:09 PM
Just beat it on Legendary on co-op... man that was tough :P some of those elites are brutal, and that giant green shit they shoot hurts like hell!

Fuel Rod guns

Quote from: Kimarhi on Sep 27, 2010, 02:26:55 AM
Halo Reach is the first Halo game I've ever beaten. 

I'd tried playing the original halo back in the day, but couldn't ever quite find out what the fuss was about.  I bought it used and got to the planet, but lost interest and stopped.  Then I was going to try it again, but for some reason the game would never load again.

I might try the original again in the 360 to see if it will work.

Halo Reach was pretty solid.  My only real complaint was the fact the music was so loud I couldn't hear half of what the characters were saying, and even when I switched the subtitles on, they'd only play half the time.

Could be because I'm a 360 noob and I'm looking in the wrong place to adjust those settings. 

I haven't tried multi yet, only the campaign.

What's your gamertag dude?

Haven't set one up yet due to losing network passcode for the internets.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:08:32 AM
Quote from: #6.0 on Sep 28, 2010, 02:01:23 AM
I just want to see what you guys do....


Ellen Anders/ Arbiter.



  :D
I saw a pictre of that once... :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:11:25 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:08:32 AM
Quote from: #6.0 on Sep 28, 2010, 02:01:23 AM
I just want to see what you guys do....


Ellen Anders/ Arbiter.



  :D
I saw a pictre of that once... :'(

WHERE?!?!?!
:o :o :o :o
No really I joke.
:D :D :D :D :D
Interesting idea though.

Like Lex/ Scar.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:15:59 AM
I'm being serious. I could PM you the link, if I can find it. Lex, Scar and Alien has been done too.  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:20:10 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:15:59 AM
I'm being serious. I could PM you the link, if I can find it. Lex, Scar and Alien has been done too.  :o

That, I have seen.

My brain will never be the same.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:21:03 AM
Same. Not as bad as the Prophet one, mind you. That's soul scarring.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 28, 2010, 03:27:15 AM
What is this I don't even-
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:28:48 AM
Prety much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:29:47 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:21:03 AM
Same. Not as bad as the Prophet one, mind you. That's soul scarring.  :'(

Oh my.....  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Sep 28, 2010, 03:32:31 AM
It's by the same artist. The fact it's a Prophet isn't the worst thing...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 28, 2010, 03:37:18 AM
PLEASE! JUST STOP DAMMIT!
PLEASE!
*Tries to erease imagination*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 28, 2010, 03:42:18 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_Qu15clDr-iM%2FSt5fe9ESgyI%2FAAAAAAAADrA%2FX6LYUEr9aTg%2Fs320%2Fgoggles.jpg&hash=8859981db379556c82fa65055d27d451422bc7c7)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 28, 2010, 03:50:12 AM
Where the hell is Fallout Boy?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Sep 28, 2010, 04:55:28 AM
WHAT HAS BEEN SEEN,

CANNOT BE UN-SEEN
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: #6.0 on Sep 28, 2010, 05:11:08 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Sep 28, 2010, 04:55:28 AM
WHAT HAS BEEN SEEN,

CANNOT BE UN-SEEN

Repressed memories are repressed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 28, 2010, 10:29:23 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 28, 2010, 03:37:18 AM
PLEASE! JUST STOP DAMMIT!
PLEASE!
*Tries to erease imagination*

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F_9jErQs3fy78%2FSnhY9nx9F4I%2FAAAAAAAAABM%2F8fslP8S9QpI%2Fs320%2Ft10neuralizer.jpg&hash=a2570854b6b5e837f404bf7bbf6a3cc1fcb1c4b0)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 28, 2010, 04:07:05 PM
I'm currently creating the Derelict from ALIEN in Forge World, I have the two 'structures' at each end of the 'U' created, and I've made the basic 'U' shape, I now need to make a possible lower floor, add the walls, and the little 'cargo bay' on the right-hand-side. Oh yeah, and all the weapons/details etc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 28, 2010, 04:17:29 PM
Cant wait to see that. Which Forge World are you putting it in?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Sep 28, 2010, 04:23:37 PM
Yes i must know and if u can PBA post some pics if its possible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 28, 2010, 04:26:29 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Sep 28, 2010, 04:17:29 PM
Cant wait to see that. Which Forge World are you putting it in?

It's just kind of floating, near the cliffs that surround the Gulch. I'll be putting Kill Boundaries around, so that if you decide to leave the ship then you die, no leaving the map! :D

Quote from: The Ghoul on Sep 28, 2010, 04:23:37 PM
Yes i must know and if u can PBA post some pics if its possible.

I'll take some screenshots of the process when I'm next on the 360, my brother has overtaken it for now. XD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Sep 28, 2010, 04:28:52 PM
I can't wait to see this.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 28, 2010, 04:31:13 PM
I'll probably have the Purple Filter on too, so that it's really dark. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Sep 28, 2010, 04:32:31 PM
A zombie game sounds like it would be fun on that map hehe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 28, 2010, 04:36:51 PM
I was considering making an Aliens gametype, dark black Aliens, no name above the Alien's heads, lightning fast, high damage resistance.

I'm now itching to finish the map, unfortunately my younger brother is on the 360 with his friends now. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Sep 28, 2010, 04:38:26 PM
Well think of it as, giving you time to think.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 28, 2010, 04:50:52 PM
It going to be the inside as well? Battling each other in the Jockey Chamber would be nice, though it would be a bit hard to get him.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 28, 2010, 04:54:23 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Sep 28, 2010, 04:50:52 PM
It going to be the inside as well? Battling each other in the Jockey Chamber would be nice, though it would be a bit hard to get him.

It'll only be inside, it's supposed to be the interior of the ship. I was considering making some teleporters and making rooms seperated from the actual map, so it actually appears that you're always inside. I dunno, it might be a bit cheesy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 28, 2010, 06:14:12 PM
If it works, it works.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 28, 2010, 08:52:14 PM
I did decide to go with that.

I have now finished the main ship, and I'm constructing the Egg Silo and linking the different teleporters to different rooms, I now have three teleporters left to link. Two 'low' teleporters will link to one large room which is like the bottom floor of the Direlect, and then I have one more left. I was considering the Jockey Room, but that would be incredibly hard to make in Forge. I suppose I could give it a go. Could work out alright. :)

I did take Screenshots to show you but they aren't showing up on Bungie.net :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 28, 2010, 08:56:01 PM
Pity the egg silo can't have any eggs. That would have been sweet. How are you gonna handle the jockey?
Just have the big room with the hole in the floor to the egg silo?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 28, 2010, 09:00:56 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Sep 28, 2010, 08:56:01 PM
Pity the egg silo can't have any eggs. That would have been sweet. How are you gonna handle the jockey?
Just have the big room with the hole in the floor to the egg silo?

The Egg Silo is gonna probably be through a teleporter which leads to the Jockey room, then there will be yet another teleporter in a hole, which; in turn, will lead to the Egg Silo.

I was considering using Fusion Coils for the eggs, 'cause if you shoot them you'll be in a world of hurt. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 28, 2010, 09:07:53 PM
Has working on the Vaginal Vessel been difficult?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 28, 2010, 09:15:14 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 28, 2010, 09:07:53 PM
Has working on the Vaginal Vessel been difficult?

Well, I did create the 'holes' that Dallas, Kane and Lambert use to enter the craft, but they're only visible on the outside via Forge and you can't actually use them to enter or exit the ship.

I just wish that Bungie.net had the screenshots listed on my 'Recent Screenshots' page. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 28, 2010, 09:28:23 PM
Did you take them while offline? If so, just put them in your File Share.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 28, 2010, 09:47:45 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 28, 2010, 09:28:23 PM
Did you take them while offline? If so, just put them in your File Share.

I took them when I was online, but I'll have to wait until tomorrow now because it's late here. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 28, 2010, 10:18:13 PM
DAMMIT!
I really wanted to see those.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 28, 2010, 11:55:11 PM
Fighting in a tunnel of sexual imagery and themes?

Excellent.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 29, 2010, 12:11:02 AM
I'm really enjoying Legendary mode. If you can believe it, so far, it hasn't given me as many headaches as Heroic did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 02:02:49 AM
This is seriously awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CraS_qzbKU

I was planning on making a Battle Room map & gametype, but there really is no need anymore- this guy perfected it!  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 29, 2010, 02:06:39 AM
Ender's Game was a kickass book.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 29, 2010, 03:00:56 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 29, 2010, 12:11:02 AM
I'm really enjoying Legendary mode. If you can believe it, so far, it hasn't given me as many headaches as Heroic did.

LIES lol  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 03:51:14 AM
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 29, 2010, 03:00:56 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 29, 2010, 12:11:02 AM
I'm really enjoying Legendary mode. If you can believe it, so far, it hasn't given me as many headaches as Heroic did.

LIES lol  ;D
I believe him- it's the same for me. The Plasma Pistol and Magnum/DMR/Needle Rifle are my best friends.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 29, 2010, 04:35:28 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 02:02:49 AM
This is seriously awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CraS_qzbKU

I was planning on making a Battle Room map & gametype, but there really is no need anymore- this guy perfected it!  :o

Holy shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 04:40:04 AM
Yeah, I know. Here's the download link, just make sure you're signed in on you're B.net profile:

Link (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=3522811&player=o5%20I2EMIX)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 29, 2010, 05:12:24 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 03:51:14 AM
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 29, 2010, 03:00:56 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 29, 2010, 12:11:02 AM
I'm really enjoying Legendary mode. If you can believe it, so far, it hasn't given me as many headaches as Heroic did.

LIES lol  ;D
I believe him- it's the same for me. The Plasma Pistol and Magnum/DMR/Needle Rifle are my best friends.
Its because weve all done it on heroic (Im experiencing this too) and now were ready for a jump in difficulty and prepared for the level, unlike say normal then legendary, thats a giant skill jump and the levels dont feel the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 05:18:44 AM
I haven't actually done Heroic. Well, actually I did once, but I thought my friend had it on Normal, so it was unintentional.

I've beaten the game of Legendary co-op, and I had more trouble with that than I have on my whole solo game so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 29, 2010, 05:23:13 AM
Because Bungie made it so that the more people you have the harder it gets, thats why its a B.net medal to finish a Legendary mission on four player online co-op.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 05:25:22 AM
Jesus... I was doing it with three loud, bad players!  :o

Well, actually I did the last mission with two others:

Stats (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/GameStats.aspx?gameid=25970890&player=Zamamee%20569)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 29, 2010, 05:36:29 AM
Nice
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 29, 2010, 12:36:16 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 02:02:49 AM
This is seriously awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CraS_qzbKU

I was planning on making a Battle Room map & gametype, but there really is no need anymore- this guy perfected it!  :o


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marieclaire.com%2Fcm%2Fmarieclaire%2Fimages%2Famazing-laptop-lg.jpg&hash=aa94f17ec1a2621304ba840f07494c6eed1bd78e)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 12:44:59 PM
I've never been into Halo, because the gameplay always seemed too childish for my taste, but this level editor stuff (Forge?) almost makes me want to buy it. (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffreesmileyface.net%2Fsmiley%2FThinking%2Fthinking-020.gif&hash=f30969526a3a8a6fa9cc5e583e72764f267b1a67) (http://freesmileyface.net/Free-Thinking-Smileys.html)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 03:05:45 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 12:44:59 PM
I've never been into Halo, because the gameplay always seemed too childish for my taste
Don't mean to pry, but what about it is childish exactly?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Sep 29, 2010, 03:18:48 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 03:05:45 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 12:44:59 PM
I've never been into Halo, because the gameplay always seemed too childish for my taste
Don't mean to pry, but what about it is childish exactly?

The community?

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 03:21:37 PM
Laser weapons that go 'Pewpewpew', people bouncing around like kangaroos all the time in multiplayer, weapons feeling like they have no power/impact, wierd little grunt things running around like complete idiots saying stupid catchphrases in SP, the fact that 90% of the people you meet on MP are 10 year old kids who basically only have the game because their parents want to keep them occupied while they have sex in the next room......

I could go on, but there's a COD vs Halo thread where I summed it up pretty well  ;D


Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 08, 2009, 09:21:16 AM
I have to go with Call of Duty all the way.

Don't get me wrong, I kind of understand why so many people love Halo to death, but there are too many negative aspects to it for me to enjoy it. By far and away the main one of these is the weapons. They really don't feel as if they have any weight to them. You just run around going "PEW!PEW!PEW!" with laser weapons all the time, and there's no satisfying sense of any impact. Whereas with COD, shit blows up. When you fire at someone, you know they're going to go down hard. And you know if fired upon, you've got to get the f**k out of there fast or you're toast. It's a much more visceral experience.

Also, another big gripe for me is the campaign. Now, I'll admit at this point to only playing Halo 3 for any length of time, and I played the original Halo a bit on my old Xbox so I'm not going to comment on the story, as I've read one or two of the books, which isn't enough to base an opinion on. But the enemies were just annoying to me. The little grunts that ran around were stupid, and with all the little quotes they come out with just made me laugh rather than take them seriously as a threat.

As for multiplayer, COD has Halo beat hands down for me. It's much more in depth tactically and the game modes foster a real sense of team spirit which can lead to some truly enjoyable and engaging battles if you're in a lobby with people of the same mind. I've lost literally weeks of my life on COD4&5 because once you hit a groove on line, it's near impossible to put down. Halo on the other hand, felt very much every man for himself, and am I the only one who gets pissed off with people just jumping up and down whenever you get anywhere near them and blowing you away? Although that may have just been because I was crap at it of course  :D

So for those reasons, plus a few more little niggly ones, I'm very much in the COD camp. And from experience posting on a few other forums, and experiencing the level of bile sent my way from Halo fans who viewed me much the same as a Muslim would for drawing a comical picture of Mohammad, I never said Halo was a crap game, just not my kind of game :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 29, 2010, 03:48:38 PM
I reckon Reach could change your views.

Quote90% of the people you meet on MP are 10 year old kids

And also, the mute option is your friend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Sep 29, 2010, 03:49:42 PM
Quote90% of the people you meet on MP are 10 year old kids

Same can be said for CoD.
Or any game really
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 29, 2010, 03:51:03 PM
It's an even worse issue in CoD.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 03:52:44 PM
Not in my experience. I think it's also a bit of an Xbox thing generally. PS3 seems to be a bit more grown up community wise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 29, 2010, 05:01:05 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 03:52:44 PM
Not in my experience. I think it's also a bit of an Xbox thing generally. PS3 seems to be a bit more grown up community wise.

Because few people use headsets. It's not Xbox only, it's not COD only, it's not Halo only, it's every game platform that features game chat. I've run into immature people on PC, while playing on my friends PS3, and while playing on my Xbox. From personal experience, I would say I've actually been running into fewer and fewer childish, immature and frankly rude people.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Magneto on Sep 29, 2010, 05:26:57 PM
On the xbox at least, I'd say that party chat has a lot to do with the decline in immature, rude people that are in game chat. Most people are in parties now, so that's probably one of the main reasons there are a lot less.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 06:27:11 PM
Quote from: Huol on Sep 29, 2010, 03:49:42 PM
Quote90% of the people you meet on MP are 10 year old kids

Same can be said for CoD.
Or any game really

But you just said..

Quote from: Huol on Sep 29, 2010, 03:18:48 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 03:05:45 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 12:44:59 PM
I've never been into Halo, because the gameplay always seemed too childish for my taste
Don't mean to pry, but what about it is childish exactly?

The community?

Modern Warfare 2's is just as bad. If not worse, since there is all of those little challenges and whatnot that piss the kiddies off when they are out of reach.

And Vul- it's Science Fiction. Also, the weapons feel like they have a lot more impact in Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Sep 29, 2010, 06:46:05 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 12:44:59 PM
the gameplay always seemed too childish for my taste

Does not compute.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 29, 2010, 07:08:44 PM
Well, my Derelict map is complete. Keep in mind that the screenshots I show you are not of the finished product, for example, the Jockey and Alien Spawn rooms now have ceilings to keep the immersion, and the power cut will happen in 105 seconds instead of three minutes.


First, here's a feel for the atmosphere after the lights are gone:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3931122_Full.jpg&hash=a7f9f218ebd7f5d6abadb5a5afd32fcf93ad3cf1)

Here's the Alien spawn room (There is much more to it):
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3929680_Full.jpg&hash=6eaf342d32cf41e3b814c4727dfcb839eaf9caed)

The Derelict itself:
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3902094_Full.jpg&hash=c5033063556577c07913bc9753ae6755a6be6c94)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3902102_Full.jpg&hash=1a442e0f4e0c6b52353759e90db100835d9191d0)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3902111_Full.jpg&hash=2fef4bd55fc8eb11ba168ed745f200ca833d9ff7)
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I know the shape isn't 100% accurate, but I did the best with what I had.

My laughable attempt at the Space Jockey's chair:
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3931060_Full.jpg&hash=3f69fc6140195bfed1f9234b15fe7db8380f2a6c)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3931121_Full.jpg&hash=672d97a634cda3118fbb49604b8965723feea82c)
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Last but not least, the Egg Silo
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3929740_Full.jpg&hash=b90d5f4781df2baaccf1801d42400544465553f7)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3931101_Full.jpg&hash=a06f50c02733da58acbda1b8ef7d6e8eb99be9a7)
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Note that there are no pictures of the main hallways, they're narrow (and very dark once the lights are out). To see for yourself the map is available for download here (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=3931125&player=Deadpool%20199) and the gametype here (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=3925700&player=Deadpool%20199).  :)

Constructive criticism is always welcome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 07:11:25 PM
I really like it Purebreed. And I think that the Jockey chair/chamber looks great!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 29, 2010, 07:13:07 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 07:11:25 PM
I really like it Purebreed. And I think that the Jockey chair/chamber looks great!

Thanks! :) Admittedly, it does look much better with the roof on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Magneto on Sep 29, 2010, 07:30:21 PM
Just downloaded it, purebreed! This map is actually awesome. Kudos!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 29, 2010, 07:31:09 PM
Quote from: Magneto on Sep 29, 2010, 07:30:21 PM
Just downloaded it, purebreed! This map is actually awesome. Kudos!

Thanks for downloading!

It was my pleasure! :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 29, 2010, 07:33:40 PM
Looks awesome! I'm downloading now, And will play when I have a chance.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 29, 2010, 07:38:42 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 29, 2010, 07:33:40 PM
Looks awesome! I'm downloading now, And will play when I have a chance.

Thank you! :) Have fun!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Sep 29, 2010, 08:04:12 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 06:27:11 PM
Quote from: Huol on Sep 29, 2010, 03:49:42 PM
Quote90% of the people you meet on MP are 10 year old kids

Same can be said for CoD.
Or any game really

But you just said..

Quote from: Huol on Sep 29, 2010, 03:18:48 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 03:05:45 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Sep 29, 2010, 12:44:59 PM
I've never been into Halo, because the gameplay always seemed too childish for my taste
Don't mean to pry, but what about it is childish exactly?

The community?

Modern Warfare 2's is just as bad. If not worse, since there is all of those little challenges and whatnot that piss the kiddies off when they are out of reach.

And Vul- it's Science Fiction. Also, the weapons feel like they have a lot more impact in Reach.

Hey you know I'm not partial to either series
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 08:09:23 PM
Looks epic- I'll download it as soon as I get on my own computer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 29, 2010, 08:10:24 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 08:09:23 PM
Looks epic- I'll download it as soon as I get on my own computer.

Awesome, thanks. :)

We should all play sometime if you like it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 29, 2010, 08:47:06 PM
Brilliant job. Considering what you were given, you came just about as close to the real thing as you could.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 29, 2010, 08:55:55 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 29, 2010, 05:12:24 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 03:51:14 AM
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 29, 2010, 03:00:56 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 29, 2010, 12:11:02 AM
I'm really enjoying Legendary mode. If you can believe it, so far, it hasn't given me as many headaches as Heroic did.

LIES lol  ;D
I believe him- it's the same for me. The Plasma Pistol and Magnum/DMR/Needle Rifle are my best friends.
Its because weve all done it on heroic (Im experiencing this too) and now were ready for a jump in difficulty and prepared for the level, unlike say normal then legendary, thats a giant skill jump and the levels dont feel the same.

It's almost as if Legendary forces a player to be more strategic in his approach coz if you f**k up, you pay a heavy price.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 29, 2010, 10:08:41 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Sep 29, 2010, 08:47:06 PM
Brilliant job. Considering what you were given, you came just about as close to the real thing as you could.

Thanks for the kind words, they mean a lot. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 11:12:50 PM
Just got home, downloading now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 29, 2010, 11:21:51 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 29, 2010, 08:55:55 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 29, 2010, 05:12:24 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 03:51:14 AM
Quote from: PRI. HUDSON on Sep 29, 2010, 03:00:56 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 29, 2010, 12:11:02 AM
I'm really enjoying Legendary mode. If you can believe it, so far, it hasn't given me as many headaches as Heroic did.

LIES lol  ;D
I believe him- it's the same for me. The Plasma Pistol and Magnum/DMR/Needle Rifle are my best friends.
Its because weve all done it on heroic (Im experiencing this too) and now were ready for a jump in difficulty and prepared for the level, unlike say normal then legendary, thats a giant skill jump and the levels dont feel the same.

It's almost as if Legendary forces a player to be more strategic in his approach coz if you f**k up, you pay a heavy price.

I know this sensation all too well. My overall experience with the Halo campaign has been one of incredible difficulty and ruthlessness. I never really play on anything other than Legendary, so I'm generally used to getting one shot at doing things right. When playing on Heroic just to mess around or get achievements, I actually have to double check the difficulty because of how easy it feels.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 11:49:25 PM
I know what you mean, Drago.

That's how we get it done, Spartan.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 29, 2010, 11:58:39 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 11:49:25 PM
I know what toy mean, Drago.

That's how we get it done, Spartan.

LEGENDARY BUDDIES!

Except not really, because what hardcore player does Legendary co-op, right? So we'll be remote Legendary buddies.

Also, you should fix your microphone so we can go destroy nublets in Team Doubles.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 12:01:20 AM
I think the mic is un-fixable; gonna have to buy a new one. And I suck at Team Doubles  :D

Invasion is my specialty.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2010, 12:21:05 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 12:01:20 AM
I think the mic is un-fixable; gonna have to buy a new one. And I suck at Team Doubles  :D

Invasion is my specialty.

Same. But even if you don't like doubles, try multiteam. As long as it's not SWAT, its crazy fun with a lot of chaos!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 30, 2010, 12:54:16 AM
Looks great, PBA.

Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 29, 2010, 07:08:44 PMMy laughable attempt at the Space Jockey's chair:
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3931060_Full.jpg&hash=3f69fc6140195bfed1f9234b15fe7db8380f2a6c)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3931121_Full.jpg&hash=672d97a634cda3118fbb49604b8965723feea82c)
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A biomechanical race of boxes!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2010, 01:08:38 AM
Drago screams way too much when playing in Legendary. I'm all calm and shit, then I hear his screams.


And I also agree, Drago. I went to get the challenge to beat a mission on heroic with the tilt skull today, and heroic feels too damn easy, it's not even funny.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 30, 2010, 02:06:42 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2010, 01:08:38 AM
Drago screams way too much when playing in Legendary. I'm all calm and shit, then I hear his screams.


And I also agree, Drago. I went to get the challenge to beat a mission on heroic with the tilt skull today, and heroic feels too damn easy, it's not even funny.

Christ, I forgot you were in the party during that. But that's nothing. Should see me more often, I literally eat my controller. I have pictures and everything of bite marks on the handle. I rage a lot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2010, 02:21:18 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 30, 2010, 02:06:42 AMI literally eat my controller. I have pictures and everything of bite marks on the handle.


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi543.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg472%2FBlu-news2%2FScreenshots%2FDexter09.jpg&hash=1115b822ccc7e1a3d484c660a2a4b778cb5198c4)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 02:27:10 AM
Dexter references make me go:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi51.tinypic.com%2F2r583zq.jpg&hash=8968304801735d62837bb3751b124c40e3b920db)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2010, 02:28:23 AM
I'm saving a GIF for a very special occasion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 30, 2010, 02:41:52 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 30, 2010, 02:06:42 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2010, 01:08:38 AM
Drago screams way too much when playing in Legendary. I'm all calm and shit, then I hear his screams.


And I also agree, Drago. I went to get the challenge to beat a mission on heroic with the tilt skull today, and heroic feels too damn easy, it's not even funny.

Christ, I forgot you were in the party during that. But that's nothing. Should see me more often, I literally eat my controller. I have pictures and everything of bite marks on the handle. I rage a lot.

You might want to look into Ritalin.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 30, 2010, 02:44:21 AM
(Holds Legendary Master Chief Helmet)

This is wierd and awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 03:44:04 AM
I forgot to upload these:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi51.tinypic.com%2Fmltgqp.jpg&hash=061efaa298652fd367518d379e99c335e057b170)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi51.tinypic.com%2F4tltuv.jpg&hash=e8ae55c57c95f3518ce562412a4e8ed5581aea04)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi51.tinypic.com%2Fvyblw9.jpg&hash=1eeedeca0a1f08f996a3ef8e97ed8924de5b77e2)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi53.tinypic.com%2Fr9qr2h.jpg&hash=1fa72b4d4d2d656be1292cfda0ecee9a7a20a11f)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi55.tinypic.com%2Fdq22if.jpg&hash=8514f03c5beef5f025ad0b36fbb3960ed1d2e603)

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 03:46:09 AM
Pretty cool man.
What would you give it out of a scale of 1 to 10?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2010, 03:51:14 AM
They got Kat's armor color wrong?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 03:53:03 AM
9.5/10

It loses 0.5 points for making Jun's sniper a bitch to fit into his hands.  :D

Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2010, 03:51:14 AM
They got Kat's armor color wrong?!
Actually it's just about spot-on. It didn't really translate well through the picture; lighting problem.

Just like how Carter looks indigo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2010, 03:53:49 AM
Good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 30, 2010, 08:39:53 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 29, 2010, 11:12:50 PM
Just got home, downloading now.

Awesome, thanks.  :)

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 30, 2010, 12:54:16 AM
Looks great, PBA.

Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 29, 2010, 07:08:44 PMMy laughable attempt at the Space Jockey's chair:
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3931060_Full.jpg&hash=3f69fc6140195bfed1f9234b15fe7db8380f2a6c)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_3931121_Full.jpg&hash=672d97a634cda3118fbb49604b8965723feea82c)
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A biomechanical race of boxes!

:D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Sep 30, 2010, 02:36:34 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 30, 2010, 03:53:49 AM
Good.
It's true. I own the statue as well. It is true to her in the game. Color and all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Magneto on Sep 30, 2010, 06:38:56 PM
I know this is in the game section, and I'd like to apologise in advance if there's a thread elsewhere for what I'm about to ask, but I thought this was the most fitting place.

I'm sure there are a few Halo fans out there that have read the books, just wondering if anybody could tell me the order in which the books go? I bought Halo: The Cole Protocol today but I believe that's the last one. Thanks to anybody that can help  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 30, 2010, 07:04:33 PM
The Halo novels and game chronology:

Contact Harvest

The Cole Protocol

The Fall of Reach/Halo: Reach (the book documents the space battle, the game documents the ground battle)

Halo: CE/Halo: The Flood (The Flood is the novelization of CE)

First Strike

Halo 2 until the Slipspace jump/Ghosts of Onyx (Take place simeltaneously)

ODST

Rest of Halo 2

Halo 3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2010, 07:15:52 PM
So, as we all know, Halo Rach kinda messed up the story. But we also know that Dr. Halesy's journal fixed it. So I'm hoping that soon a cheap Journal pops up on ebay for me to get, as I only have the standard version of the game.


While I'm waiting for that, I bid on Halo Wars Genesis. I don't own any of the comics, so It'll be cool if i win this one. Especially because its by Nylund. I've only read the Graphic Novel before, so I may attempt to get the other comics as well. I own all 7 books already (not wasting money on the reprints), all 6 games, and Legends.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 30, 2010, 08:40:58 PM
Cole Protocol is after Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 08:44:08 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 30, 2010, 08:40:58 PM
Cole Protocol is after Reach.
In order of release, but not story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2010, 08:48:56 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 08:44:08 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 30, 2010, 08:40:58 PM
Cole Protocol is after Reach.
In order of release, but not story.

Cole Protocol is around the same time as Halo Wars, a few years after contact harvest.

Here's how I see it:

Contact Harvest
Halo Wars-Cole Protocol
Fall of Reach-Halo Reach
Halo Combat Evolved-The Flood
First Strike
Halo 2-Halo 3 ODST-Halo Ghosts of Onyx
Halo 3

Legends and Evolutions are various points before, during, and after the war. Don't ask me about the comics, because all I read was the Graphic Novel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 09:02:36 PM
Although The Fall of Reach goes back farther than any of the novels, and spans the longest amount of time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2010, 09:12:39 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 09:02:36 PM
Although The Fall of Reach goes back farther than any of the novels, and spans the longest amount of time.

Yep, but I was focusing on the titular portion of the book. But yes, TFOR goes back before the war begins and up until the fall of Reach.

EDIT: Just read that they are releasing Evolutions...in 2 parts...with more stories! :( Can't they just put the new stories as part 2???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 09:59:07 PM
So I had this idea....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 10:05:32 PM
Thanks for the tease, continue.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 10:06:33 PM
But you already know the idea Sweeps!
What ever anyways.....
Who here is exceptionally good at Forging in Halo Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 10:07:16 PM
*Thinks*
Oh, yeah that's right..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 10:37:02 PM
So I was thinking.
What if this Saturday we had an AvP Galaxy Halo: Reach night on A/P based maps.
Sound good?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2010, 10:57:40 PM
That could be awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 11:04:07 PM
We already have an Alien map..... Kinda.
Ill thank Puba for that.
I think If we add a mountain for his map to be on and make a ground and Colony the Alien map would work too....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2010, 11:05:40 PM
Has the Predator gametype from 3 been brought over to Reach yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 11:08:28 PM
Which one?
The one I made?
Ima work on that later.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2010, 11:10:13 PM
I don't know. I just remember an awesome Predator gametype from Halo 3, where it was all people, and one invisible Predator with a sword and Splaser.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 11:11:05 PM
Might have been Puba's
Ima get on Reach now.
Care to join ppl?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 30, 2010, 11:39:45 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2010, 08:48:56 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2010, 08:44:08 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 30, 2010, 08:40:58 PM
Cole Protocol is after Reach.
In order of release, but not story.

Cole Protocol is around the same time as Halo Wars, a few years after contact harvest.

Here's how I see it:

Contact Harvest
Halo Wars-Cole Protocol
Fall of Reach-Halo Reach
Halo Combat Evolved-The Flood
First Strike
Halo 2-Halo 3 ODST-Halo Ghosts of Onyx
Halo 3

Legends and Evolutions are various points before, during, and after the war. Don't ask me about the comics, because all I read was the Graphic Novel.

Completely forgot about Halo Wars.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 10:37:02 PM
So I was thinking.
What if this Saturday we had an AvP Galaxy Halo: Reach night on A/P based maps.
Sound good?

Count me in. I'll destroy you. But if we're doing team games, I'm with Hicks and PBA.

And now for a little anecdote on the worst part of FFA.

I was playing a bit of Rumble Pit Slayer with my friends, hoping to show off. I'm a bit of an FFA beast (played Lone Wolves almost exclusively in Halo 3), but since Reach doesn't have a Lone Wolves playlist, my skills got rusty. Well, not skills. I was still good at surviving and killing in it, the only problem is I let myself forget how to stop people from kill stealing. I guess I'm just not fast enough after playing so many team games, but I forgot that, unlike in a team game, I have about .5 seconds to murder my enemy once his shields drop when I'm surrounded by six people who want us both dead.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 30, 2010, 11:59:47 PM
I'm down. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 01, 2010, 01:15:57 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 10:37:02 PM
So I was thinking.
What if this Saturday we had an AvP Galaxy Halo: Reach night on A/P based maps.
Sound good?

Sure, just post a time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 01, 2010, 01:26:07 AM
We have to schedule around the time zones....
And we need really talented forgers to make maps....
Ima search Bungie.net, "Its the only way to be sure"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 02, 2010, 12:55:42 PM
Beat Wars! Moving on to Reach soon! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Oct 03, 2010, 07:03:13 PM
Won Reach.
A really good game. Great to play a Floodless game. Firefight will provide greater replay value too.
Loved that last level too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 03, 2010, 07:06:32 PM
Speaking of Floodless and Firefight, I would have loved a Flood mode for firefight!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Oct 03, 2010, 07:08:46 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 03, 2010, 07:06:32 PM
Speaking of Floodless and Firefight, I would have loved a Flood mode for firefight!

Hmm.. so Would I O.=.o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 03, 2010, 07:24:28 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 03, 2010, 07:06:32 PM
Speaking of Floodless and Firefight, I would have loved a Flood mode for firefight!


*ponders for a moment*


I agree.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 03, 2010, 07:44:23 PM
And another idea I had:

Halo Wars Firefight

YOu have only one base per team member, and can not build new bases. Enemy units spawn and attack in waves, but they have no base for you to destroy. HOld out for as many waves as possible like in ODST and Reach, but in RTS form
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Oct 03, 2010, 07:56:54 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 03, 2010, 07:44:23 PM
And another idea I had:

Halo Wars Firefight

YOu have only one base per team member, and can not build new bases. Enemy units spawn and attack in waves, but they have no base for you to destroy. HOld out for as many waves as possible like in ODST and Reach, but in RTS form


You have some good idea's!
*Approves*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 03, 2010, 10:40:54 PM
Why thank you :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Oct 04, 2010, 01:56:37 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 03, 2010, 10:40:54 PM
Why thank you :)

No problem :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 04, 2010, 03:21:18 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2010, 11:04:07 PM
We already have an Alien map..... Kinda.
Ill thank Puba for that.
I think If we add a mountain for his map to be on and make a ground and Colony the Alien map would work too....

Haha thanks. :)

Funnily enough, I was considering the Aliens Colony to be my next Forge.  ;D

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2010, 11:10:13 PM
I don't know. I just remember an awesome Predator gametype from Halo 3, where it was all people, and one invisible Predator with a sword and Splaser.

I believe that was mine, if I'm not mistaken.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2010, 06:30:52 PM
Wow, if it was that would be an awesome coincidence, because I played that before even joining here. It was popular with my friends before I even got live.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 04, 2010, 09:29:49 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2010, 06:30:52 PM
Wow, if it was that would be an awesome coincidence, because I played that before even joining here. It was popular with my friends before I even got live.

Then I doubt that, because I made mine when Predators was released. :D

I was mistaken. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2010, 09:47:43 PM
Ahhh, ok. The one I'm talking about was out pretty much when 3 started.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 05, 2010, 12:11:22 AM
What the hell happened to playing together Saturday night?!?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2010, 12:12:17 AM
Like a foot on a rotting board, it fell through.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 05, 2010, 12:19:41 AM
Sounds nasty.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2010, 12:26:10 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fallbranchtn.org%2Fimages%2FInterior%2520Before%2Fimages%2FPoint%2520where%2520I%2520fell%2520through%2520Main%2520floor_JPG_gif_jpg.jpg&hash=d1772d66e9ba5069f761fec1308519fd068f0d72)

It's down there somewhere.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Oct 05, 2010, 12:27:10 AM
Along with that proposed Red Dead Redemption posse.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2010, 12:27:50 AM
Maybe we should go get them...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Oct 05, 2010, 12:29:01 AM
Sure.

*looks down*

... You go first.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Oct 05, 2010, 12:54:31 AM
They're at it again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5rkcO1hm1I
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 05, 2010, 12:55:18 AM
The proposed RDR will happen, I'm not letting that shit die, I already have most of you on xboxlive, so when I buy the game, ima start sending out invites!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2010, 01:08:35 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Oct 05, 2010, 12:29:01 AM
Sure.

*looks down*

... You go first.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg813.imageshack.us%2Fimg813%2F5871%2Fraidersofthelostplaygro.jpg&hash=a2c9e51be1230cf08dbf042da4d765867f89d723)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Oct 05, 2010, 01:09:01 AM
Hehe.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 05, 2010, 01:39:10 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 05, 2010, 12:55:18 AM
The proposed RDR will happen, I'm not letting that shit die, I already have most of you on xboxlive, so when I buy the game, ima start sending out invites!

What's your XBL again?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 05, 2010, 01:43:42 AM
Superbombad
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 05, 2010, 04:18:52 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 05, 2010, 12:11:22 AM
What the hell happened to playing together Saturday night?!?!
We need moar maps.
We have a total of 1 :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2010, 04:19:38 AM
It don't have to be A/P based, though.

I'd have fun just playin'.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 05, 2010, 04:21:58 AM
Well then....
I dont feel like organizing it.
Someone else do it.
*Pushes Space Marines into pit and smiles at TJ*
Wait for it.....
*A loung SPROING is heard and Space Marines comes back up holding the Game Night*
Lucky we left the original pillows from the PF thread down there, they grew.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2010, 04:23:49 AM
*falls back in*

*dimly from distance*

So this is where the furry thread went!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 05, 2010, 04:24:55 AM
*Steal Space Marines face*
You should leave that down there
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg521.imageshack.us%2Fimg521%2F7618%2Fbattyavatar.png&hash=20bba78431053ec1c25845aebcbcc732b035bcde)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 05, 2010, 04:27:51 AM
Yeah, like I have an Inception map where you walk down walls and shoot peope across from you. It's f*cking insane n' hurts the brain. It's craziness.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 05, 2010, 04:29:09 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 05, 2010, 04:27:51 AM
Yeah, like I have an Inception map where you walk down walls and shoot peope across from you. It's f*cking insane n' hurts the brain. It's craziness.
DO WANT!

Who wants to organize?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 05, 2010, 04:29:47 AM
Why did you push Marines down into the pit. *Pushes Fitz down* Not cool, bro.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 05, 2010, 04:31:30 AM
*Grabs on to edge and pulls himself back up*
Actually I did it knowing he would come back.
Then he went in again and thats a different story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2010, 04:33:21 AM
*from pit of the Ark*

Sweeps, that map sounds great. I've never really been a forger. Should try it out sometime.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 05, 2010, 04:36:18 AM
I think ill make a big old stadium....
Has anyone here read the Hunger Games?
Yeah yeah Teen books but theyre actually quite interesting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 05, 2010, 07:06:27 AM
I might make another map soon, but I'm not sure if I want to make a Left 4 Dead one because we'd need at least 8 people for it to work effectively. Four survivors and Four Special Infected. I don't usually have enough Friends online to play big matches like that.

I guess I could make it Two vs Two, but that could get boring real quick.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 05, 2010, 11:25:12 PM
Ima make a map where you just have to get to a safe zone against hordes of enemies, the enemies have unlimited lives, based on army of two. So expect unrealistic damage physics and many armor locks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 06, 2010, 06:29:15 AM
Sounds interesting, but if you can get the sequences on the safe zones to work please tell me how.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 06, 2010, 06:34:53 AM
The more I think about it the more I feel like making a ffa map thats a big maze that changes every couple seconds.
Last alive wins.....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 06, 2010, 06:37:05 AM
Hmm, how would it change? Just add bits and pieces in using Forge that appear after a certain amount of time?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 06, 2010, 06:38:23 AM
Yeah. And the occasional rotation of entire hallways or rooms is nice too.....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 06, 2010, 06:39:43 AM
Can you do that? :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 06, 2010, 06:41:49 AM
Yeah, just takes coordination.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 06, 2010, 06:46:15 AM
But how can you make the room rotate? Is there a disappear tool too?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 06, 2010, 06:47:04 AM
No not a dissapear tool, sadly
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 06, 2010, 06:48:48 AM
So how does the room rotate during gameplay then? :-\\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 06, 2010, 06:49:55 AM
Well ill see tomorrow, maybe Friday
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 07, 2010, 07:49:51 PM
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Halo-MMO-in-Development-Bungie-Suggests-159831.shtml (http://news.softpedia.com/news/Halo-MMO-in-Development-Bungie-Suggests-159831.shtml)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 09, 2010, 10:28:29 PM
Holy crap! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZiBLDiPjS0
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 09, 2010, 11:27:42 PM
 :D
That was pure win!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 10, 2010, 02:51:25 AM
I got Reach today, I must say that I love it. Its everything that Halo 3 should have been, and I love the story mode so far. Right now I'm on the second or 3rd mission.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 10, 2010, 07:52:12 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Oct 09, 2010, 10:28:29 PM
Holy crap! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZiBLDiPjS0


That's exactly how the game is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Oct 10, 2010, 09:10:53 PM
Was just playing the campaign level "Long Night of Solace" (the space dogfight one) with the IWHBYD skull on, and one of my wingmates shot down a Banshee and said, "In space, no one can hear you scream".

f**king fantastic. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 10, 2010, 09:17:46 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Oct 10, 2010, 09:10:53 PM
Was just playing the campaign level "Long Night of Solace" (the space dogfight one) with the IWHBYD skull on, and one of my wingmates shot down a Banshee and said, "In space, no one can hear you scream".

f**king fantastic. :D

Yeah I hear that almost everytime I play. It's so awesome! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 10, 2010, 11:58:11 PM
We should start collecting the references we hear.
I heard an ODST yell "You are one ugly mother" at a brute
Ive heard "You have my sympathies" from a marien that watched me die
And It wasnt too clear but once when playing on normal, I had a marine on Worthog turret and drones came out, I heard "There coming out of the goddamn walls!" mixed in with the shooting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 11, 2010, 02:03:43 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Oct 10, 2010, 09:10:53 PM
Was just playing the campaign level "Long Night of Solace" (the space dogfight one) with the IWHBYD skull on, and one of my wingmates shot down a Banshee and said, "In space, no one can hear you scream".

f**king fantastic. :D

I noticed that too, haha. Nice homage to Halo's roots.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 12, 2010, 02:09:15 AM
Going on Xbox. Anyone care to join?

EDIT: Nevermind, Live's not working right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Oct 12, 2010, 08:42:32 AM
Campaign Matchmaking in by the 19th.

http://uk.gamespot.com/news/6281409.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop%3Btitle%3B4
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 12, 2010, 12:16:08 PM
Pretty cool, reminds me of playing the demo for Doom 3, and having some random dude join in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Oct 12, 2010, 10:32:49 PM
Finally played Reach at my friends house and it is amazing. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 12, 2010, 10:45:07 PM
I'm not going to say the number of people playing Reach has dropped, but whenever I sign in to XBL, I'm noticing only 1 out of 7 or 8 people playing, as opposed to every single one only two weeks ago.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 12, 2010, 11:16:05 PM
I havent exactly been able to see with my connection down but its fine with me.
Screw them, Ima play mah Halo REACH!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 13, 2010, 12:21:42 AM
I just haven't been playing XBox in general recently. And when I do, its Ghostbusters, since I'm playing story mode right now.

I'm using Reach's multiplayer the same way i used Halo 3's: A fun distraction online when I have nothing to do, but the real fun is splitscreen custom games with my friends at my house. I just find it more enjoyable that way. Though the multiplayer is amazing, and I do have fun playing online as well.

The real reason I buy games is the campaign, though, and multiplayer is an (amazing) extra.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MudButt on Oct 13, 2010, 01:27:51 AM
It seems to me that Reach just isn't as popular as Halo 3.
Now I never played ODST but I'll assume it was the same, I remember playing Halo 3 everyday, and out of the 10-15 friends I'd have online I'd say at least 6-10 of them were playing Halo 3. Halo Reach, while it is a great game, it doesn't seem as populated as the 3rd game.
This is my opinion, maybe it's not true but this is from what I have observed
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 13, 2010, 01:34:33 AM
Barely anyone would play Halo 3 on my FL. Ever.
So having at least one person on Reach is an advantage.
What I believe is that you guys got hard core Halo fans on your list who enjoyed the third and are now unattracted by the change. I dunno.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MudButt on Oct 13, 2010, 02:07:04 AM
Ah I See, You're Most Likely Right, It's Probably Just The People I Surrounded Myself With On Live
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 13, 2010, 10:45:56 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 13, 2010, 01:34:33 AM
Barely anyone would play Halo 3 on my FL. Ever.
So having at least one person on Reach is an advantage.
What I believe is that you guys got hard core Halo fans on your list who enjoyed the third and are now unattracted by the change. I dunno.

That, or they were brainwashed by CODfish, and get a barely playable game every year
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Oct 13, 2010, 11:32:57 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 12, 2010, 10:45:07 PM
I'm not going to say the number of people playing Reach has dropped, but whenever I sign in to XBL, I'm noticing only 1 out of 7 or 8 people playing, as opposed to every single one only two weeks ago.
I'm still playing. ;)

But yeah not playing as much as i did back then, going to get up to the Major rank and after that i won't care as much when it comes to ranking.I'll be playing it a whole lot more once campaign matchmaking gets put in though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kataclysmic Kaos on Oct 13, 2010, 03:31:29 PM
Reach beat them all
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 16, 2010, 01:26:05 AM
Noble Map Pack announced:

http://www.t3.com/news/halo-reach-downloadable-content-pack-announced?=50039 (http://www.t3.com/news/halo-reach-downloadable-content-pack-announced?=50039)

Awesome! And it seems like it will be coming out on a disc as well as DLC.

EDIT:
http://www.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29224 (http://www.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29224)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 16, 2010, 05:33:28 AM
Who wants to do a AVPGalaxy Reach game night soon? I won't mind to do a game night with Reach since I did a game night with Reach on Tohokingdom, and it was tons of fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 16, 2010, 06:46:13 AM
X-Bawks: "Estimated time of arrival to X-box Live: When you buy a new wireless connection"
Fitzgerald: "So its going to be like that then...."
*Smacks X-box and turns around*
Well theres good news and bad news
The timezones will make it difficult to organize the players so the only way to do it is to do it early in the morning
Hell Spawn: *Thinks about it* And the good news?
Fitzgerald: That was the good news, the bad news is that my connections down and someone has to organize the players on this site.
Hell Spawn: Thats a one way trip.
Fitzgerald: I know. Look, AvPGalaxy has been good to me and theyre going to need you over there. Dont deny me this.
*Picks up Hell Spawn*
Tell em to have fun.
*Throws Hell Spawn from computer towards X-box*
*He then watches as the post slides into the Halo Thread and explodes attracting the other members*
/epic Reference
But seriously Ill organize this shit. You guys just enjoy it for me :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 16, 2010, 07:28:51 AM
Ok so lets see....
Oh sorry excuse my double post.
Anyways. Between the UK and the US and by inclusion Canada there is an 8 hour time difference.
Between these where most of our users/members reside we can say that the best time to be on would be....
Lets see.... The prime time would be about.....
6am to 1pm for Us ad Canada and for the UK that would be from 4pm to 9pm.
That sound good?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 16, 2010, 07:30:53 AM
'Salright.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 16, 2010, 07:34:59 AM
I would suggest some Juggernaut and Infection, followed by race and team slayer.
Then maybe try some crazy king and CTF but remember.
At no point should you ever let Puba be the first Zombie or Juggernaut :D
But seriously I think the game types there are fine and some Forge World maps are good too.
If only someone could record it all!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 16, 2010, 07:37:24 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 16, 2010, 07:34:59 AM
At no point should you ever let Puba be the first Zombie or Juggernaut :D

Many enterings would happen...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 16, 2010, 07:38:27 AM
You left out the part about your sacrifice being all for nothing...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 16, 2010, 07:39:29 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 16, 2010, 07:38:27 AM
You left out the part about your sacrifice being all for nothing...
Spoiler
The attracting other members was supposed to be the rest of the Armada
[close]
In this context its good. So not for nothing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 16, 2010, 07:40:45 AM
But the armada meant the destruction of Re- you know, nevermind. 

:D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 16, 2010, 07:43:08 AM
Spoiler
Yeah never mind or else it will become a fanboy fight about how Halsey said they rebuilt.
[close]
So who's going to be on tomorrow?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 16, 2010, 07:44:39 AM
Me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 16, 2010, 07:46:40 AM
Not me :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 16, 2010, 07:48:00 AM
Me. Maybe. Probs around 9-11 MST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Magneto on Oct 16, 2010, 09:55:46 AM
I'll be on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 16, 2010, 01:38:26 PM
MOAR PEOPLE NOWZ!
Serously its not so hard to literally do near nothing for an hour or two. Maybe three or four or 8.....
:P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Oct 16, 2010, 01:58:05 PM
I'll be there in December. I've given up on the craptastic university internet for the time being.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Oct 16, 2010, 04:11:41 PM
I can probably make it tomorrow (Sunday).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 16, 2010, 07:24:04 PM
I might be on tomorrow around 10 or 11:00 PM EST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Oct 17, 2010, 03:28:07 AM
Finally got my Mark V helmet. Oh my goodness, so pretty, so nice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 17, 2010, 03:29:23 AM
Why connection.
Why....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 17, 2010, 03:42:19 AM
You must make sacrifices to the connection.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 17, 2010, 03:43:34 AM
*Looks at dead social life*
I have.
/stupidity
So who actually played today Marines?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 17, 2010, 03:44:32 AM
PBA was on. So was his friend, L33t Link. But they're usually on around that time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 17, 2010, 03:45:09 AM
So no one?
Not even Sweeps?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 17, 2010, 03:48:40 AM
He's up in Squamish with friends right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 17, 2010, 03:50:03 AM
Ah i see.
Good for him.
I guess that a Halo reach game night is simply not meant to be.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 17, 2010, 04:53:59 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.esquire.com%2Fcm%2Fesquire%2Fimages%2F10-hole-in-floor-2-0808-36854216.jpg&hash=ecc68d6d42a1d95ee2828d618042debd706f572c)\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Oct 17, 2010, 08:32:38 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Oct 17, 2010, 03:28:07 AM
Finally got my Mark V helmet. Oh my goodness, so pretty, so nice.

I am jealous! I'm really close to Major First Class and I cannot wait to get that Mark V helmet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Oct 17, 2010, 09:34:48 AM
I wouldn't mind doing a game night every week. Gamer tag: Ivan Vasilev
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 19, 2010, 08:39:11 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 17, 2010, 03:44:32 AM
PBA was on. So was his friend, L33t Link. But they're usually on around that time.

Yep... whatever time that was.

Anyway, I've made a new map that is compatible with; Infection (The map was built for this), Capture the Flag (A late addition) and Team Slayer.
It's a medium to large map based in the Canyon on Forge World and it's suitable for either; 4-8 or 8-16 player matches.

I can hear you asking; "What's it called? Where can I has download?" Or... possibly not.

It doesn't have a final name yet, it's placeholder name is 'Canyon Town V1' and it isn't available for download just yet, and if you can't guess what the map is by the title, I'll explain it.

I have created a small town in the Canyon, it's quiet, peaceful and scenic. There's a fountain, six residences, an artificial stream, gardens and much more. Unfortunately, the dead are returning to life and attacking the living. Suddenly this adequate town is turned into a war zone, with weapons, gun turrets and undead skulking in the shadows of this once quiet place.
Highlights of this map include;

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 19, 2010, 09:21:34 PM
I'm listening to a bunch of tracks from the various games. Epic, simple as that. I need to beat Reach again. Haven't touched the campaign since the day the game came out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 19, 2010, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Oct 19, 2010, 08:39:11 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 17, 2010, 03:44:32 AM
PBA was on. So was his friend, L33t Link. But they're usually on around that time.

Yep... whatever time that was.

Anyway, I've made a new map that is compatible with; Infection (The map was built for this), Capture the Flag (A late addition) and Team Slayer.
It's a medium to large map based in the Canyon on Forge World and it's suitable for either; 4-8 or 8-16 player matches.

I can hear you asking; "What's it called? Where can I has download?" Or... possibly not.

It doesn't have a final name yet, it's placeholder name is 'Canyon Town V1' and it isn't available for download just yet, and if you can't guess what the map is by the title, I'll explain it.

I have created a small town in the Canyon, it's quiet, peaceful and scenic. There's a fountain, six residences, an artificial stream, gardens and much more. Unfortunately, the dead are returning to life and attacking the living. Suddenly this adequate town is turned into a war zone, with weapons, gun turrets and undead skulking in the shadows of this once quiet place.
Highlights of this map include;


  • fighting in and around the small community-based town
  • searching for powerful and hidden weapons
  • the map changes from day to night, and at night the street lamps in the center of town will turn on
  • 'authentic' scenery
  • slaughtering your foes

The fountain was awesome! :D

The floating Warthog of doom.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 19, 2010, 11:47:25 PM
They.... added... a... Living dead... playlist.
FOREVER!
*Slaps X-box ala Jorge*
WHY CONNECTION! WHY!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 20, 2010, 07:00:04 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 19, 2010, 10:19:57 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Oct 19, 2010, 08:39:11 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 17, 2010, 03:44:32 AM
PBA was on. So was his friend, L33t Link. But they're usually on around that time.

Yep... whatever time that was.

Anyway, I've made a new map that is compatible with; Infection (The map was built for this), Capture the Flag (A late addition) and Team Slayer.
It's a medium to large map based in the Canyon on Forge World and it's suitable for either; 4-8 or 8-16 player matches.

I can hear you asking; "What's it called? Where can I has download?" Or... possibly not.

It doesn't have a final name yet, it's placeholder name is 'Canyon Town V1' and it isn't available for download just yet, and if you can't guess what the map is by the title, I'll explain it.

I have created a small town in the Canyon, it's quiet, peaceful and scenic. There's a fountain, six residences, an artificial stream, gardens and much more. Unfortunately, the dead are returning to life and attacking the living. Suddenly this adequate town is turned into a war zone, with weapons, gun turrets and undead skulking in the shadows of this once quiet place.
Highlights of this map include;


  • fighting in and around the small community-based town
  • searching for powerful and hidden weapons
  • the map changes from day to night, and at night the street lamps in the center of town will turn on
  • 'authentic' scenery
  • slaughtering your foes

The fountain was awesome! :D

The floating Warthog of doom.

Haha, the fountain is now significantly less powerful. ;D Glad you liked it, but it's completely finished now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2010, 06:25:55 PM
I look forward to killing the women and raping the cattle in your quaint little town, PBA.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 20, 2010, 08:03:48 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Oct 20, 2010, 07:00:04 AM
Haha, the fountain is now significantly less powerful. ;D Glad you liked it, but it's completely finished now.

So... no Warthog of Doom?

*sadface*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 20, 2010, 09:06:31 PM
I haven't designed one yet ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 20, 2010, 09:23:46 PM
Oh, har-dee-har-har!

Real knee-slapper, that one!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 20, 2010, 09:43:59 PM
I do what I can!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 20, 2010, 09:46:32 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 20, 2010, 09:43:59 PM
I do what I can!

*snicker*

Double meanings...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 21, 2010, 08:31:31 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2010, 06:25:55 PM
I look forward to killing the women and raping the cattle in your quaint little town, PBA.

D:

Oh wait, I don't have cattle in my town.

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 20, 2010, 08:03:48 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Oct 20, 2010, 07:00:04 AM
Haha, the fountain is now significantly less powerful. ;D Glad you liked it, but it's completely finished now.

So... no Warthog of Doom?

*sadface*

I'm sure the Warthog could still fly there, just not as high.

You can has Warthog of Doom. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 21, 2010, 02:55:41 PM
We had some fun yesterday  :)

We need to get a full party for some Great Journey. Also, my GODS you were laughing hard at those messages I sent you!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 21, 2010, 09:39:33 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 21, 2010, 02:55:41 PM
We had some fun yesterday  :)

We need to get a full party for some Great Journey. Also, my GODS you were laughing hard at those messages I sent you!  :D

They were genius, that's why! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 21, 2010, 10:58:29 PM
What time was this at?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 21, 2010, 11:08:02 PM
Around 2:00 PM (Pacific time) yesterday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 21, 2010, 11:17:55 PM
Did you have the afternoon off? Playin' hooky?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 21, 2010, 11:22:26 PM
I took the afternoon off. Just signed out, and the receptionist says "See ya later!". It's pretty easy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 21, 2010, 11:26:19 PM
Your school sounds awesome. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 21, 2010, 11:32:19 PM
It kinda is.  :D
I think senior students (grade 11-12) get more options or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 21, 2010, 11:56:18 PM
What is this Great Journey you speak of?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Oct 22, 2010, 12:52:52 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 21, 2010, 11:32:19 PM
It kinda is.  :D
I think senior students (grade 11-12) get more options or something.

WHen I was a senior, our classes technically ended about a month ahead of when everybody else was suppossed to.  We had CATS testing we had to finish, and before you can even take CATS you have to finish your coursework. Since CATS always comes within the last two months, we had a shitload of time we did absolutely nothing in school after we finished.

I simply stopped bothering to show up.  And since I was a senior, they only pretended to care.

Good times.  Even though I should've went a couple of those days just to say goodbyes.  I didn't realize how much I'd miss everybody. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Oct 22, 2010, 01:36:44 AM
I think this was an old design for an elite....
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages2.wikia.nocookie.net%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F6%2F66%2FStalker.jpg&hash=a5abadbcd786aab8a251e7b53b871756c98f7a0a)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 22, 2010, 02:01:56 AM
Yeah it was, more or less.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Oct 22, 2010, 02:03:13 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 22, 2010, 02:01:56 AM
Yeah it was, more or less.

Still looks like an interesting design...
sorry for posting so many pics here.. soembody should make a halo topic to post pics in or something o.=.o
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc04.deviantart.net%2Fimages2%2Fi%2F2004%2F08%2Fb%2F3%2FHalo_Fanart__Fan_Elite_Chara_2.jpg&hash=ddbf735b7a0b35df9e8720cf39a887d6a3475813)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 22, 2010, 02:04:51 AM
It's all relevant, feel free.  :)

Also, that was actually a concept design for a new alien race in The Covenant for Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Oct 22, 2010, 02:09:18 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 22, 2010, 02:04:51 AM
It's all relevant, feel free.  :)

Also, that was actually a concept design for a new alien race in The Covenant for Halo 2.

what?! :D
is there anymore info on the OLD Design for that though?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 22, 2010, 02:57:30 AM
Right Here (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Stalker_%28Species%29)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 22, 2010, 03:09:04 AM
I swear that the SE Halo 2 dvd said that it was an old design for the elites.
Meh, I guess I was mistaken.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 23, 2010, 04:13:37 AM
This is terrifying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXlBVGqHAN4
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Oct 23, 2010, 04:16:17 AM
My god!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 23, 2010, 04:25:38 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 23, 2010, 04:13:37 AM
This is terrifying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXlBVGqHAN4

:D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 23, 2010, 04:58:33 AM
Holy hell
I would have armor locked or rolled but meh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Oct 23, 2010, 09:55:15 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 23, 2010, 04:25:38 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 23, 2010, 04:13:37 AM
This is terrifying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXlBVGqHAN4

:D
I love how the fuel rod and rockets, and some other guns like the sniper will ricochet. But i got to say that's the most epic vid i've ever seen of that effect in halo reach.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 23, 2010, 07:58:41 PM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Oct 23, 2010, 09:55:15 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 23, 2010, 04:25:38 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 23, 2010, 04:13:37 AM
This is terrifying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXlBVGqHAN4

:D
I love how the fuel rod and rockets, and some other guns like the sniper will ricochet. But i got to say that's the most epic vid i've ever seen of that effect in halo reach.  :D
Rockets do not ricochet! That would make rocket fight a living hell!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Oct 23, 2010, 09:17:11 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 23, 2010, 07:58:41 PM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Oct 23, 2010, 09:55:15 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 23, 2010, 04:25:38 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 23, 2010, 04:13:37 AM
This is terrifying:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXlBVGqHAN4

:D
I love how the fuel rod and rockets, and some other guns like the sniper will ricochet. But i got to say that's the most epic vid i've ever seen of that effect in halo reach.  :D
Rockets do not ricochet! That would make rocket fight a living hell!
they do if a grendade explodes right next to them before they impact!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 23, 2010, 09:40:25 PM
This is why you stick to a rocket launcher :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 23, 2010, 11:48:00 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 23, 2010, 09:40:25 PM
This is why you stick to a rocket launcher learn to aim :P
Fixed
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 24, 2010, 05:47:22 AM
No amount of percision could have fixed that out-of-control bounce.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Oct 24, 2010, 01:04:44 PM
Just got banned for 2 weeks for making a thread saying that I'm going to be leaving Reach for a while for Black Ops.

Bungie's losin' it. I want the guys that made CE back.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 24, 2010, 02:26:44 PM
The f**k? You were banned from the Bungie forums for that!?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Oct 24, 2010, 03:37:49 PM
I listed out my reasons and my thoughts on why Reach wouldn't be my #1 game when Black Ops came out. It got to a hundred replies or so then got locked. Then came the ban notice for 14 days. Seems like they're getting insecure or something. Man.

"You have been banned from the public forums by dazarobbo. The ban message is reproduced below for your reference.

Ban Expiration Date: 11.07.2010 5:57 AM Pacific Time

A Bungie.net Forum Moderator has banned you for violating the code of conduct and/or rules of the forum in the thread below

http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=51525460

Thread discussing other games are prohibited. Considering you just got off a 6-month ban and are now breaking the rules again, expect this to be lengthened."

As if I got off it and immediately starting breaking rules just because. The hell. Ban happy mods.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 24, 2010, 04:01:29 PM
I remember getting banned for claiming that I was trapped in a mall full of zombies :D And complaining  that the shotgun needs a scope. And a bunch of other random stuff. Now I'm permanently banned.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 24, 2010, 04:56:16 PM
Quote from: VEF214 on Oct 24, 2010, 03:37:49 PM
I listed out my reasons and my thoughts on why Reach wouldn't be my #1 game when Black Ops came out. It got to a hundred replies or so then got locked. Then came the ban notice for 14 days. Seems like they're getting insecure or something. Man.

"You have been banned from the public forums by dazarobbo. The ban message is reproduced below for your reference.

Ban Expiration Date: 11.07.2010 5:57 AM Pacific Time

A Bungie.net Forum Moderator has banned you for violating the code of conduct and/or rules of the forum in the thread below

http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=51525460

Thread discussing other games are prohibited. Considering you just got off a 6-month ban and are now breaking the rules again, expect this to be lengthened."

As if I got off it and immediately starting breaking rules just because. The hell. Ban happy mods.

f**k that shit man, abandon those forums.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 24, 2010, 04:56:57 PM
Anybody else think that
Spoiler
Keyes
[close]
looked a little weird in Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Oct 24, 2010, 05:01:04 PM
I did think he looked a bit sinister.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 24, 2010, 05:04:13 PM
Yeah, I dunno. Something about his face. Seemed a lot different than in Halo: CE.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Oct 24, 2010, 05:06:01 PM
Well, he looked like the Frankenstein Monster in the original.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 24, 2010, 05:09:57 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fchordian.net%2Fimages%2Fnews%2Fyoung_frankenstein.jpg&hash=deaeac02cc7ef210c8bf60f3750198894823def0)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Oct 24, 2010, 05:18:16 PM
Exunctly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 24, 2010, 10:21:59 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 24, 2010, 04:56:57 PM
Anybody else think that
Spoiler
Keyes
[close]
looked a little weird in Reach?

Nah, looked better than he did in the original. Go figure, new graphics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Oct 25, 2010, 05:35:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrYvjvTwG3o

3 new maps.

Space combat.

Another good Forge map.

Rocket Warthog in matchmaking.

Bungie taunting all the complainers about Armor Lock.

Green gravity lifts.

Great stuff! Definitely gonna buy this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 25, 2010, 10:27:27 PM
The space map looks awesome. Reminds me of Battlefront 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 26, 2010, 12:37:46 AM
Looks amazing! I need a new xbox...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lie on Oct 26, 2010, 12:47:59 AM
Quote from: VEF214 on Oct 25, 2010, 05:35:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrYvjvTwG3o

3 new maps.

Space combat.

Another good Forge map.

Rocket Warthog in matchmaking.

Bungie taunting all the complainers about Armor Lock.

Green gravity lifts.

Great stuff! Definitely gonna buy this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV-qS82lXtk
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Oct 26, 2010, 02:26:58 AM
Take notes, Activision. This is how you make a map pack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2010, 02:35:52 AM
Quote from: VEF214 on Oct 25, 2010, 05:35:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrYvjvTwG3o

3 new maps.

Space combat.

Another good Forge map.

Rocket Warthog in matchmaking.

Bungie taunting all the complainers about Armor Lock.

Green gravity lifts.

Great stuff! Definitely gonna buy this.

Just read the list, didn't watch the film but I'm stoked! Price tag on this?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Oct 26, 2010, 02:37:38 AM
$10, unfortunately. The cheapness in me tells me to ignore, but the fact that the map pack looks pretty high quality and my fanboyishness tells me to buy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2010, 02:41:50 AM
0_0 you're upset that you're paying so little?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2010, 04:27:05 AM
In fact I am so dis-pleased with your product- that I shall purchase ten more copies!

Ten more? But why?

For spite!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 26, 2010, 10:23:03 AM
DO WANT.

Definately getting this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Oct 26, 2010, 02:30:40 PM
awsome.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2010, 02:58:10 PM
I feel so rediculous for saying this, but the most epic part of the trailer IMO was the music at the end (1:21)- it was even heavy than the part of the Tip of the Spear track that it is featured in, and I want it.

It's probably the grandest reminder in the musical score that this was infact the last Halo game of the Bungie saga.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Oct 26, 2010, 08:56:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2010, 02:41:50 AM
0_0 you're upset that you're paying so little?

$10? For three maps? Little?

Funny guy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 26, 2010, 09:43:05 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Oct 26, 2010, 08:56:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2010, 02:41:50 AM
0_0 you're upset that you're paying so little?

$10? For three maps? Little?

Funny guy.

The CODfish map packs cost $15.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Oct 26, 2010, 11:37:39 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 26, 2010, 09:43:05 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Oct 26, 2010, 08:56:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2010, 02:41:50 AM
0_0 you're upset that you're paying so little?

$10? For three maps? Little?

Funny guy.

The CODfish map packs cost $15.

And Activision are assholes. Still expensive. I'm not trying to defend CoD; both are expensive, but the Noble Map Pack looks like it's worth it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 26, 2010, 11:40:49 PM
Agreed. That's why I will pay the $10 with no regrets (once I fix my XBox)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2010, 11:55:05 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Oct 26, 2010, 08:56:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2010, 02:41:50 AM
0_0 you're upset that you're paying so little?

$10? For three maps? Little?

Funny guy.

It's not exactly all the money in the world. You're crazy if you think they're going to charge in the single digits.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Oct 27, 2010, 11:00:49 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2010, 11:55:05 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Oct 26, 2010, 08:56:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2010, 02:41:50 AM
0_0 you're upset that you're paying so little?

$10? For three maps? Little?

Funny guy.

It's not exactly all the money in the world. You're crazy if you think they're going to charge in the single digits.

For three maps, it wouldn't exactly be unreasonable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 28, 2010, 12:51:44 AM
Speaking of Halo, I picked up a brand new Halo 3 Legendary Edition for $39.99 at HMV last week ;D I f**king love that helmet!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 28, 2010, 01:22:49 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 28, 2010, 12:51:44 AM
Speaking of Halo, I picked up a brand new Halo 3 Legendary Edition for $39.99 at HMV last week ;D I f**king love that helmet!
Dude that's a fu*king steal! It's funny to even think I spent 150$ on that for a first-day buy back then, seeing what the price is now.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 28, 2010, 03:24:31 AM
Well I got my wireless network adapter for the X bawks so....
Zombie playlist here I come >:)
Sadly Ill have to wait a bit because of the installation and such plus I have visitors.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 28, 2010, 12:49:24 PM
Dammit Fitz. You and your time zones.

If only you were online. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 29, 2010, 12:20:25 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 28, 2010, 01:22:49 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 28, 2010, 12:51:44 AM
Speaking of Halo, I picked up a brand new Halo 3 Legendary Edition for $39.99 at HMV last week ;D I f**king love that helmet!
Dude that's a fu*king steal! It's funny to even think I spent 150$ on that for a first-day buy back then, seeing what the price is now.  :)

Yeah, I definitely lucked. HMV only had like four left too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 04, 2010, 03:54:01 AM
Anyone read the Halo Comics?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 04, 2010, 04:22:10 AM
Well, I have the Halo Graphic Novel, and Halo: Uprising (Hardcover Collection), but I'm interested in reading the ODST ones.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 04, 2010, 04:59:50 AM
Ive searched high and low for uprising.
Its evil that I cant find it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 04, 2010, 05:00:28 AM
You could always try a .cbr file.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 04, 2010, 05:02:33 AM
I found my Collection Edition at an Indigo/Chapters.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Nov 04, 2010, 08:10:09 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 04, 2010, 04:59:50 AM
Ive searched high and low for uprising.
Its evil that I cant find it!

Amazon.com or Ebay. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 04, 2010, 01:13:29 PM
Ebay has everything!  :D

I wouldn't be surprised to find a small 3rd world country for sale on ebay man!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 04, 2010, 08:32:30 PM
I read the Graphic novel, but Im giving up on all the books now. As great as they are, they are getting too expensive and being contradicted.

For example: The rereleases of the old books are pointless, Halo Reach contradicted The Fall of Reach in some parts, I'm pretty sure Evolutions is being rereleased, but now in two parts. They can't just make a book and leave it, rather than rereleasing it the year after it comes out???

Oh, to those who still read the books, did anyone see the cover for the first book of the forerunner trilogy?

Gah, I really really loved the books, but I'm sick of Micro$oft milking every good thing they ever do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2010, 01:52:43 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 04, 2010, 08:32:30 PM
I read the Graphic novel, but Im giving up on all the books now. As great as they are, they are getting too expensive and being contradicted.
*Mel Gibson "mocking cry"*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 05, 2010, 07:57:46 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2010, 01:52:43 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 04, 2010, 08:32:30 PM
I read the Graphic novel, but Im giving up on all the books now. As great as they are, they are getting too expensive and being contradicted.
*Mel Gibson "mocking cry"*
???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Nov 08, 2010, 10:18:51 PM
"You have been banned from the public forums by x Foman123 x. The ban message is reproduced below for your reference.

Ban Expiration Date: Never

A Bungie.net Forum Moderator has banned you for violating the code of conduct and/or rules of the forum in the thread below

http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=52760328 (http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=52760328)

Trolling; sexism. Considering your warning/ban history and the fact that you were previously permabanned, this ban is made permanent."

Most of my replies don't show up so I sound like an asshole.

Man, I'm gonna put the lame horse that is bungie.net / Reach down. It's time to move on. It's hard to say this as a CE vet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 08, 2010, 10:23:22 PM
Dude, Bungie.net forums are sooooo yesterday. I remember in The Flood when you posted, like, infinite links to Death Metal bands, and created endless threads about it. That was like last year. That was sooooooo last year.

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.deviantart.net%2Favatars%2Fh%2Fu%2Fhurrplz.png%3F1&hash=428e7de5a8f091138bdf465b6ac62d970b7e570e)
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2010, 10:30:15 PM
I got so many bans from there before they permanently banned me. I remember once i spent a day claiming that I was trapped in a mall with zombies. I kept providing them with updates from the laptop I carried around the mall, asking what to do in certain situations, etc. The thread got really big, and had a lot of followers before they banned me :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 08, 2010, 10:31:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2010, 10:30:15 PM
I got so many bans from there before they permanently banned me. I remember once i spent a day claiming that I was trapped in a mall with zombies. I kept providing them with updates from the laptop I carried around the mall, asking what to do in certain situations, etc. The thread got really big, and had a lot of followers before they banned me :P
I remember that!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2010, 10:34:22 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 08, 2010, 10:31:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2010, 10:30:15 PM
I got so many bans from there before they permanently banned me. I remember once i spent a day claiming that I was trapped in a mall with zombies. I kept providing them with updates from the laptop I carried around the mall, asking what to do in certain situations, etc. The thread got really big, and had a lot of followers before they banned me :P
I remember that!  :D

I don't remember you from there, but awesome! Great to have some fans! :P

the last thing I ever did on that site was complain that Halo 3's shotgun needed a scope to make it better. That's when the permanent ban came :p
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Nov 08, 2010, 10:41:53 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 08, 2010, 10:23:22 PM
Dude, Bungie.net forums are sooooo yesterday. I remember in The Flood when you posted, like, infinite links to Death Metal bands, and created endless threads about it. That was like last year. That was sooooooo last year.

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa.deviantart.net%2Favatars%2Fh%2Fu%2Fhurrplz.png%3F1&hash=428e7de5a8f091138bdf465b6ac62d970b7e570e)
[close]

Haha, I suppose. But still I do like the bungie.net forums. So fast paced and lulzy. It's sad that the mods just jump at people.

I was back from the grave so I suppose I had a "FINISH HIM" sign floating above my head.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 08, 2010, 10:49:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2010, 10:34:22 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 08, 2010, 10:31:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2010, 10:30:15 PM
I got so many bans from there before they permanently banned me. I remember once i spent a day claiming that I was trapped in a mall with zombies. I kept providing them with updates from the laptop I carried around the mall, asking what to do in certain situations, etc. The thread got really big, and had a lot of followers before they banned me :P
I remember that!  :D

I don't remember you from there, but awesome! Great to have some fans! :P

the last thing I ever did on that site was complain that Halo 3's shotgun needed a scope to make it better. That's when the permanent ban came :p
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi54.tinypic.com%2F2r4swa9.jpg&hash=4a6216e3e9ee8ae1680f01ebd3cd17a0263371c9)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2010, 10:56:26 PM
Haha, awesome! ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Nov 09, 2010, 02:12:09 AM
Quote from: VEF214 on Nov 08, 2010, 10:18:51 PM
"You have been banned from the public forums by x Foman123 x. The ban message is reproduced below for your reference.

Ban Expiration Date: Never

A Bungie.net Forum Moderator has banned you for violating the code of conduct and/or rules of the forum in the thread below

http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=52760328 (http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=52760328)

Trolling; sexism. Considering your warning/ban history and the fact that you were previously permabanned, this ban is made permanent."

Most of my replies don't show up so I sound like an asshole.

Man, I'm gonna put the lame horse that is bungie.net / Reach down. It's time to move on. It's hard to say this as a CE vet.

??? are they serious?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Nov 09, 2010, 11:36:48 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 04, 2010, 03:54:01 AM
Anyone read the Halo Comics?
Use to collect the uprising series, had a quick gander at the fall of reach comics aswell but i'm afraid i've just lost the taste for buying comics period.Last comic i picked up was Gears of war and that was well over a year ago. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Nov 23, 2010, 02:03:39 PM
I don't even like Halo, but some of these are funneh  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEzP4_cuB8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEzP4_cuB8#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 23, 2010, 03:43:06 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Nov 23, 2010, 02:03:39 PM
I don't even like Halo, but some of these are funneh  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEzP4_cuB8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEzP4_cuB8#ws)
Geoff Ramsey's laugh could feed a small village.
And the lock-on fail never ceases to amaze me..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 23, 2010, 03:47:45 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Nov 23, 2010, 02:03:39 PM
I don't even like Halo, but some of these are funneh  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEzP4_cuB8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEzP4_cuB8#ws)
Omg i were in a couple of those battles o.0.

Like that mastachief one, i was the guy that got plugged in the head from the ricochet! >:(

Still funny vid alright lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 23, 2010, 03:48:51 PM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Nov 23, 2010, 03:47:45 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Nov 23, 2010, 02:03:39 PM
I don't even like Halo, but some of these are funneh  :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEzP4_cuB8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwEzP4_cuB8#ws)
Omg i were in a couple of those battles o.0.

Like that mastachief one, i was the guy that got plugged in the head from the ricochet! >:(

Still funny vid alright lol.
Pics/clip or it didn't happen.  ;D

It's a 1/1,000000 chance that was your game, man.  :D
Bullet ricochets happen all the time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 23, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
I remeber the gamertag and no i don't have the vid.  :'(


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 23, 2010, 03:53:53 PM
It just.. burned into your cranium?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 23, 2010, 03:56:02 PM
I have a very good memory. Ask anyone that knows me i never forget most things. >:(

Specailly being plugged in the f'ing head by a damn ricochet!

Its also the only time i've been hit by a ricochet, everything else is either nades exploding and getting my face blown off by a fricken shotgun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Nov 23, 2010, 04:42:52 PM
I'm working on a remake/reimagining of my Predators Game Reserve map from Halo 3. Currently I have the new and improved Predator Camp and Noland's hide-out.
I'll post screenshots and further details once I finish the map. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2010, 08:53:21 PM
Not sure if anyone heard about this, but they are shutting down the Halo Wars website and online scoreboard. I hope this doesn't hurt the game's online, it was bad enough letting Halo 2 go...


I still have not touched the halo Reach campaign since the day the game came out, and I am dieing to replay it!!! I NEED to get a new XBox, so i can replay this and get the Noble map pack. Hopefully for Christmas...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 23, 2010, 08:55:09 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2010, 08:53:21 PM
Not sure if anyone heard about this, but they are shutting down the Halo Wars website and online scoreboard. I hope this doesn't hurt the game's online, it was bad enough letting Halo 2 go...


I still have not touched the halo Reach campaign since the day the game came out, and I am dieing to replay it!!! I NEED to get a new XBox, so i can replay this and get the Noble map pack. Hopefully for Christmas...
man i love halo wars, i need to beat that again and get all of the achievments on my new xbox.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Nov 23, 2010, 08:56:08 PM
Not all that surprising considering Halo Wars wasn't anything huge.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2010, 08:58:20 PM
I think that has more to do with the closure of Ensemble and the lack of support for the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 24, 2010, 06:21:53 AM
I just did the first two levels on reach on my own on legendary, only died once.

You guys were right legendary is no different from heroic pretty much in this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 24, 2010, 06:29:03 AM
Wait till the later levels!
I did them out of order,
GOD DAMN THE PACKAGE FINALE!
I just need New Alexandria and then ill have done it all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 24, 2010, 06:30:54 AM
well i've played the later levels on legendary and i've done firefights in legendary. I'm as ready as it can get, plus matchmaking really builds up on your reaction times lol.

Anyways I'm pretty sure i can do it, after all before my old 360 gave up the ghost i did halo 3 and odst on legendary.

speaking of which i need another copy of odst and i need to do halo 3 and odst on legendary again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Nov 24, 2010, 06:50:05 AM
I don't have the patience to ever complete games on their hardest difficulty.  Impossible on Dead Space, Legendary on Halo, the harder setting on Ninja Gaiden.  I just get mad and stop playing them.

As a matter of fact, I got tired of dying on Ninja Gaiden under the regular difficulty and haven't ever finished it.

Only exception would be the original AvP PC game.  And only because it was a memory trip after completing the campaigns on realistic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 24, 2010, 10:09:21 AM
Well I like to test myself; it also makes me a better player and well i get some good vids and screenshots from it all as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Nov 25, 2010, 03:24:25 AM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Nov 24, 2010, 06:50:05 AM
I don't have the patience to ever complete games on their hardest difficulty.  Impossible on Dead Space, Legendary on Halo, the harder setting on Ninja Gaiden.  I just get mad and stop playing them.

As a matter of fact, I got tired of dying on Ninja Gaiden under the regular difficulty and haven't ever finished it.

Only exception would be the original AvP PC game.  And only because it was a memory trip after completing the campaigns on realistic.

Impossible in DS is easier than you think. Play with only the plasma cutter and use your kinesis and stasis appropriately and you'll do just fine. On Legendary in Halo (at least in Reach) there are bugs you can exploit to make your life easier such as enemies not recognizing an open line of fire. Master Ninja though...yeah, there's no getting through that. The developers made it so that you would kill yourself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 02:19:55 AM
Got to the last level of Reach.
Boy am I fit to bust my Box open. The last level really is a bitch on Heroic.
I know you guys love Emile, but damn was he a lousy shot this time around.
Fortunatly, I am almost done and can play on a mode where the Covenant aren't psychics.
Still a great game with a nice story though. Maybe it is because I haven't played it in about a month.
(Shrugs)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2010, 02:47:57 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 02:19:55 AM
Got to the last level of Reach.
Boy am I fit to bust my Box open. The last level really is a bitch on Heroic.
I know you guys love Emile, but damn was he a lousy shot this time around.
Fortunatly, I am almost done and can play on a mode where the Covenant aren't psychics.
Still a great game with a nice story though. Maybe it is because I haven't played it in about a month.
(Shrugs)
Love Emile? Who said so?
The dude tries to shoot enemies 150 meters away with a shotgun!
I mean he did shit nothing and ignored his radar..... in certain occasions that I wont mention.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 02:53:22 AM
Well, character wise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 04:23:21 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 02:19:55 AM
Got to the last level of Reach.
Boy am I fit to bust my Box open. The last level really is a bitch on Heroic.
I know you guys love Emile, but damn was he a lousy shot this time around.
Fortunatly, I am almost done and can play on a mode where the Covenant aren't psychics.
Still a great game with a nice story though. Maybe it is because I haven't played it in about a month.
(Shrugs)
Not to sound like a dick but the funny thing is i had an easier time with that level on heroic than on normal.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 04:25:18 AM
Shit.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.robertjschwalb.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F08%2Fdr-evil.jpg&hash=f3f572a2208414421b77c5b7e5ce04fc941a99d2)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 04:28:33 AM
^ Well if it makes you feel better, I had an easier time with Heroic than on normal because when i played on normal haven't played a halo game in like 5 months. Also before i did herioc i was kicking Major A** on matching making and fire fight. So yeah by the time i did the camp again i was sharpened and fine tuned for it.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2010, 04:55:50 AM
Funny story.
On my legendary play through
(FINNALLY FINISHED BTW F**K YES!)
of that level i played through without dying, utilising rockets to take out three banshees and then taking my own mongoose.
After that i made the jump and waited for Emile.
He drove forward slowly got a boost of speed and made the jump,
He then flew through the air and hit the edge of the ledge head on and fell,
Down down down outside the map, into the distance.
I then preceeded to do the next spot in one building taking on countless brutes from hell and jackal with lazers and needle rifles all with a shotgun and rockets. Useless when sticking your head out means death. So i eventually got a DMR and managed to live scruffily and met multiple challenges, the wraith was hell and took 5 rockets to die....
Eventually Emile came back after the cutscene and proceeded to be as helpful as a blind watchdog, repeatedly driving me into the scarabs. I made it through the level in about an hour and a half and practically forgot emile was there considering he just drove a ghost and didnt shoot it, then hid when i fought two hunters and 6 skirmisher alone....
F**k emile.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 05:04:54 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2010, 04:55:50 AM
Funny story.
On my legendary play through
(FINNALLY FINISHED BTW F**K YES!)
of that level i played through without dying, utilising rockets to take out three banshees and then taking my own mongoose.
After that i made the jump and waited for Emile.
He drove forward slowly got a boost of speed and made the jump,
He then flew through the air and hit the edge of the ledge head on and fell,
Down down down outside the map, into the distance.
I then preceeded to do the next spot in one building taking on countless brutes from hell and jackal with lazers and needle rifles all with a shotgun and rockets. Useless when sticking your head out means death. So i eventually got a DMR and managed to live scruffily and met multiple challenges, the wraith was hell and took 5 rockets to die....
Eventually Emile came back after the cutscene and proceeded to be as helpful as a blind watchdog, repeatedly driving me into the scarabs. I made it through the level in about an hour and a half and practically forgot emile was there considering he just drove a ghost and didnt shoot it, then hid when i fought two hunters and 6 skirmisher alone....
F**k emile.

My emile on that last part, got complete stuck in a lava pit (the melted metal pot thing) so I had to kill them on my own, i did first try shockingly.  :o I seriously thought i was screwed but i got one of the hunters to shoot the other in the back. Made my day. Than after that emile appear next to me, still didn't help me as a fought off a crap load of elites and one of them had a sword (resorted to major noob tactics, plasma pistol and DMR, bring down shields with pistol and head shot with the dmr.) Frickening annoying.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 05:28:09 AM
Yeah. They really needed additional work on the AI for this series.
Finally won. Look forward to knocking it out again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 28, 2010, 05:32:24 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 05:28:09 AM
Yeah. They really needed additional work on the AI for this series.
The friendly AI? Yes. The enemy AI? No. That's one of the things the series is famous for.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2010, 05:34:20 AM
The enemy....
The Elites will kick over your head and you will still die.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 05:38:19 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2010, 05:34:20 AM
The enemy....
The Elites will kick over your head and you will still die.
Hell i would have max shields sometimes and i still die in one hit that wouldn't even kill you in one hit. I know this because it was the only enemy in the ROOM!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 05:38:57 AM
If we had the enemy AI in the friendlies...
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftheryanrulezclub.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fawesome-face.png%3Fw%3D450%26amp%3Bh%3D450&hash=0f7e450f3fde558e50b64b18d0370bec37fd18d0)
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2010, 05:43:38 AM
The only AI thats helped is Jorge, he killed many elites and a banshee.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 05:45:02 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 05:38:57 AM
If we had the enemy AI in the friendlies...
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftheryanrulezclub.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fawesome-face.png%3Fw%3D450%26amp%3Bh%3D450&hash=0f7e450f3fde558e50b64b18d0370bec37fd18d0)
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I know. ;D

However the only awsome AI friendly i've seen in reach is Jun. He dropped 3 elites in headshots when i playing on heroic in the blink of an eye.  :o

Jun is AWSOME!

Jorge was the second best Ai, almost as good as Jun at least in my games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 28, 2010, 05:53:34 AM
Veronica was pretty amazing with that Silenced Magnum in ODST. Pulling out headshots like nobody's business.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 05:55:15 AM
In halo 3 the arbiter was good at least for me he was.

And yes Veronica in ODST was WOW.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Nov 28, 2010, 06:54:43 AM
Yeah. Arbiter's AI was very good. He proved extremely helpfull whenever he showed up.
Easily one of the best friendly AI's in the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2010, 07:44:49 AM
Unlike Johnson...
Stupid lazer!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Nov 28, 2010, 01:19:15 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2010, 07:44:49 AM
Unlike Johnson...
Stupid lazer!

Did he shoot you too? :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 04:08:11 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Nov 28, 2010, 01:19:15 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2010, 07:44:49 AM
Unlike Johnson...
Stupid lazer!

Did he shoot you too? :D
He shot me like 4 freaken times! You know how annoying that is on legendary?

After that level I didn't know either to be sad or happy that he 
Spoiler
died
[close]

Just for that time though don't get me wrong, every other time i was sad as hell.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 28, 2010, 06:02:25 PM
That was a very sad scene. I felt bad for Johnson and Miranda without even playing 1 and 2 beforehand.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 28, 2010, 08:21:18 PM
I was really surprised when Miranda died. I thought I had done her loyalty mission and everything.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 08:22:58 PM
I never had Miranda die once. If its ME 2 we're talking.

Only person to ever die was jack and she only died once.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2010, 02:03:21 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 08:22:58 PM
I never had Miranda die once. If its ME 2 we're talking.

Only person to ever die was jack and she only died once.
[I was joking]
Talking about the Halo Miranda  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 29, 2010, 02:04:23 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 08:22:58 PM
I never had Miranda die once. If its ME 2 we're talking.

Only person to ever die was jack and she only died once.

By ME I assume you mean Mass Effect (though I never played it). But I was talking about Miranda Keyes from Halo 2 and Halo 3.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2010, 02:03:21 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 08:22:58 PM
I never had Miranda die once. If its ME 2 we're talking.

Only person to ever die was jack and she only died once.
[I was joking]
Talking about the Halo Miranda  :D

Ahh, OK then, carry on :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2010, 02:07:49 AM
There's nothing else, I was just making a Halo/Mass Effect cross-over joke.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 29, 2010, 02:21:40 AM
Well then that all went right over my head :D

Soo, I was watching some Halo Reach music videos to kind of quench my thirst to replay Reach, and I was thinking about how awesome a music video with all 6 games, the live action videos, and Halo Legends could look.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 29, 2010, 02:22:19 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2010, 02:03:21 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 08:22:58 PM
I never had Miranda die once. If its ME 2 we're talking.

Only person to ever die was jack and she only died once.
[I was joking]
Talking about the Halo Miranda  :D
I completely forgot there was a miranda in halo!  :-[

But yeah now that i do remeber i did feel sad when huh......well.


Spoiler
Truth blasted her from behind that f**king balls on his ears asshole! I WAS f**kING GLAD WHEN THE ARBITER GUTTED HIS f**kING ASS
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 29, 2010, 02:27:24 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Nov 29, 2010, 02:22:19 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2010, 02:03:21 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 08:22:58 PM
I never had Miranda die once. If its ME 2 we're talking.

Only person to ever die was jack and she only died once.
[I was joking]
Talking about the Halo Miranda  :D
I completely forgot there was a miranda in halo!  :-[

But yeah now that i do remeber i did feel sad when huh......well.


Spoiler
Truth blasted her from behind that f**king balls on his ears asshole! I WAS f**kING GLAD WHEN THE ARBITER GUTTED HIS f**kING ASS
[close]
I still cant believe that a simple mishearing on the internet has made people cling to the belief that Arbiter says
Spoiler
"Asshole, you must be silenced" when he stabs him
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2010, 02:30:23 AM
That makes me want to kick multiple people's dicks up into their bladders.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 29, 2010, 02:33:49 AM
People really thought that??? Not once did that ever enter my mind...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Nov 29, 2010, 02:54:54 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 29, 2010, 02:27:24 AM
Spoiler
"Asshole, you must be silenced" when he stabs him
[close]

Damn it. Now I'll never hear the line the same way again.

Oh Keith, I've betrayed you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 29, 2010, 03:30:59 AM
So what are some of the funniest things youve seen during gameplay?
Ive seen a Jackal walk into a crate for two minutes straight then, when it saw me, it jumped up, over charged its plasma pistol, and shot right into the crate killing itself from splash damage. I loled.

I also saw a jet pack elite throw a grenade at me, i side-stepped, and stick another jet pack elite as it jumped off. The elite landed in between four grunts and blew up. As the original heretic elite landed i made it a point to assasinate it from mid air with a jet pack, causing the rape animation we all know and love.
Spoiler
Right PBA? ;)
[close]

Also ive seen a wraith, targeted by the target locator, try and get away by boosting, it boosted right into another wraith in front of it, destroying it and causing the debrise to splatter and destroy three grunts and an elite shooting at me. I loled like a madman.

Those are all just Reach and ive seen many funny things before. Anyone else gots stories?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Nov 29, 2010, 03:38:39 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Nov 29, 2010, 02:54:54 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 29, 2010, 02:27:24 AM
Spoiler
"Asshole, you must be silenced" when he stabs him
[close]

Damn it. Now I'll never hear the line the same way again.

Oh Keith, I've betrayed you.
I heard it that way too the first time, but my pal corrected me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Nov 29, 2010, 01:24:41 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 29, 2010, 03:30:59 AM
So what are some of the funniest things youve seen during gameplay?
Ive seen a Jackal walk into a crate for two minutes straight then, when it saw me, it jumped up, over charged its plasma pistol, and shot right into the crate killing itself from splash damage. I loled.

I also saw a jet pack elite throw a grenade at me, i side-stepped, and stick another jet pack elite as it jumped off. The elite landed in between four grunts and blew up. As the original heretic elite landed i made it a point to assasinate it from mid air with a jet pack, causing the rape animation we all know and love.
Spoiler
Right PBA? ;)
[close]

Also ive seen a wraith, targeted by the target locator, try and get away by boosting, it boosted right into another wraith in front of it, destroying it and causing the debrise to splatter and destroy three grunts and an elite shooting at me. I loled like a madman.

Those are all just Reach and ive seen many funny things before. Anyone else gots stories?

'Rape' animation? Love?

Guilty...  :-[

Spoiler
:D
[close]

Anyway I was watching one of my Firefight matches in Theatre and I shot at a Grunt and the Grunt's head vanished once I got a headshot. I took a screenshot.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8010360%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=fc924806ac55e05a12034bf9cbb4fc86cf5cfa91)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8010338%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=eeaef301abfb2bc5e2a712bdfc57a4f8fa91ddc6)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Nov 29, 2010, 03:18:08 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 29, 2010, 02:27:24 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Nov 29, 2010, 02:22:19 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2010, 02:03:21 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Nov 28, 2010, 08:22:58 PM
I never had Miranda die once. If its ME 2 we're talking.

Only person to ever die was jack and she only died once.
[I was joking]
Talking about the Halo Miranda  :D
I completely forgot there was a miranda in halo!  :-[

But yeah now that i do remeber i did feel sad when huh......well.


Spoiler
Truth blasted her from behind that f**king balls on his ears asshole! I WAS f**kING GLAD WHEN THE ARBITER GUTTED HIS f**kING ASS
[close]
I still cant believe that a simple mishearing on the internet has made people cling to the belief that Arbiter says
Spoiler
"Asshole, you must be silenced" when he stabs him
[close]
Woah i never heard that one before but i wouldn't care if he did say that. Truth is a A**hole.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Nov 29, 2010, 03:54:41 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 29, 2010, 02:27:24 AM
I still cant believe that a simple mishearing on the internet has made people cling to the belief that Arbiter says
Spoiler
"Asshole, you must be silenced" when he stabs him
[close]

Ah ha ha!

Oh man, that's awesome. That is, like, right up there with "Yippie Ki-Yay".  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2010, 03:56:05 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Nov 29, 2010, 01:24:41 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 29, 2010, 03:30:59 AM
So what are some of the funniest things youve seen during gameplay?
Ive seen a Jackal walk into a crate for two minutes straight then, when it saw me, it jumped up, over charged its plasma pistol, and shot right into the crate killing itself from splash damage. I loled.

I also saw a jet pack elite throw a grenade at me, i side-stepped, and stick another jet pack elite as it jumped off. The elite landed in between four grunts and blew up. As the original heretic elite landed i made it a point to assasinate it from mid air with a jet pack, causing the rape animation we all know and love.
Spoiler
Right PBA? ;)
[close]

Also ive seen a wraith, targeted by the target locator, try and get away by boosting, it boosted right into another wraith in front of it, destroying it and causing the debrise to splatter and destroy three grunts and an elite shooting at me. I loled like a madman.

Those are all just Reach and ive seen many funny things before. Anyone else gots stories?

'Rape' animation? Love?

Guilty...  :-[

Spoiler
:D
[close]

Anyway I was watching one of my Firefight matches in Theatre and I shot at a Grunt and the Grunt's head vanished once I got a headshot. I took a screenshot.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8010360%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=fc924806ac55e05a12034bf9cbb4fc86cf5cfa91)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8010338%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=eeaef301abfb2bc5e2a712bdfc57a4f8fa91ddc6)
I guess.. one of the programmers read the novels?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Nov 29, 2010, 10:20:43 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 29, 2010, 03:30:59 AM
So what are some of the funniest things youve seen during gameplay?

Playing Reach on Legendary and shooting a Gold Elite in the head while it quite literally just stands there and doesn't react. Some sort of AI bug.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Nov 29, 2010, 10:21:47 PM
Sometimes Bob doesn't fight back.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 30, 2010, 01:38:07 AM
Noble Map Pack comes out tomorrow, doesn't it? Wish I didn't have to miss out on it...


But, in other news:
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379 (http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379)
How awesome is that if its real!?!?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 30, 2010, 02:43:35 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 30, 2010, 01:38:07 AM
But, in other news:
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379 (http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379)
How awesome is that if its real!?!?!
My pants. They're all slippery.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 30, 2010, 02:46:16 AM
Awesome.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 30, 2010, 03:04:57 AM
Well, colour me intrigued.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Nov 30, 2010, 03:56:53 AM
Best copy/paste the article and picture before the Microsoft gods swoop down and cover it up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Nov 30, 2010, 03:57:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 30, 2010, 01:38:07 AM
But, in other news:
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379 (http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379)
How awesome is that if its real!?!?!

I remain cautious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Nov 30, 2010, 07:44:38 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 30, 2010, 01:38:07 AM
But, in other news:
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379 (http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379)
How awesome is that if its real!?!?!

Do want. :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Nov 30, 2010, 03:25:26 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 30, 2010, 01:38:07 AMBut, in other news:
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379 (http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379)
How awesome is that if its real!?!?!
Looks very fake.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Nov 30, 2010, 04:19:36 PM
And in slightly less intriguing news... (http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=24170)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 30, 2010, 07:30:38 PM
A CE remake would be cool, but didn't they already deliberately say that they wouldn't do that?

EDIT: For those that bought the Noble Map Pack, how is it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Nov 30, 2010, 09:01:25 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D10101070%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=328b149123ce0221a965871ed4c87e66670e658c)

NOOOOOOOO!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 30, 2010, 09:26:08 PM
Fishing?  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX2B-4Wj96U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX2B-4Wj96U#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Nov 30, 2010, 10:12:36 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 30, 2010, 01:38:07 AM
Noble Map Pack comes out tomorrow, doesn't it? Wish I didn't have to miss out on it...


But, in other news:
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379 (http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=120379)
How awesome is that if its real!?!?!

TPS Halo...Not cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Nov 30, 2010, 10:13:41 PM
Quote from: Yautja117 on Nov 30, 2010, 09:26:08 PM
Fishing?  :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX2B-4Wj96U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX2B-4Wj96U#ws)

Haha, I gotta get the mappack just to try that. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Dec 01, 2010, 01:48:27 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Nov 30, 2010, 04:19:36 PM
And in slightly less intriguing news... (http://www.oxm.co.uk/article.php?id=24170)

I have mixed feelings. A remake would be f**king awesome, but what would they call it? Halo: Milk That Cashcow?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 01, 2010, 01:57:15 AM
A remake? With that God awful level we call the Library and just a repetitive cycle of maps? No thanks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: daywalker on Dec 01, 2010, 02:54:05 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 16, 2010, 08:52:25 PM
Was I finished The Package and...

Spoiler
Am extremely disappointed at how severely this game rapes the existing Halo canon. Really disappointed. Pissed off, in fact.
[close]
this may be old BUT any cannon inconsistencies are fixed with halseys journal, the fragment was just a fragment of the AI ( not saying who the AI is) the real AI was with the spartans and with them for their story, the ADVANCE!! covenant team were spread of arounf the viery territory ONI kept the small battalion under raps thinking they could smother the covenant, the Real BIG Fleet come on the 30th of August as always and Hollands line of "It's the whole God damn covenant fleet" is him thinking it's the whole fleet it's not. like many other story goers once i read through the jornal of haleys and skimmed through the new FOR book it all came together :D and the pillar on reach well the time line states that after dropping red team and chief and his team the pillar had a gap of time to get on reach and pickup the fragment of the AI. this is why it has the jump jets underneath it to lift off faster and more efficiant and well the POA isnt a ship that can be in atsmothspere without damage,
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 01, 2010, 03:57:57 PM
Just thought i'd show you guys my version of a Ostrich Spartan  ;D

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8208462%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=8f82743580fe2738cf07e8b3ec2880cf6f1ba6e1)

And what happens when you take a rocket launcher to a disco lol

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FLASH!

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 01, 2010, 07:33:16 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Dec 01, 2010, 01:57:15 AM
A remake? With that God awful level we call the Library and just a repetitive cycle of maps? No thanks.
Not even the single thought that they would fix the things like that crossed your mind, huh?  ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 02, 2010, 03:55:36 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 01, 2010, 07:33:16 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Dec 01, 2010, 01:57:15 AM
A remake? With that God awful level we call the Library and just a repetitive cycle of maps? No thanks.
Not even the single thought that they would fix the things like that crossed your mind, huh?  ???

Why would it? If they do, it changes the story. The point of Halo was to destroy it ultimately in the end so why would that change?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2010, 03:57:01 AM
Change the repetitive level design in The Library would change the overall story? And what exactly do you mean by "repetitive cycle of maps"?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 02, 2010, 04:01:48 AM
You play 5-6 levels IIRC, hit The Library, then replay those same 5-6 levels in reverse.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2010, 04:08:26 AM
Okay, so backtracking. Really the only levels you seriously backtrack on are Assault on the Control Room/Two Betrayals and The Truth and Reconciliation/Keyes. Design changes to make the levels seem less like backtracking would obviously be made, and the thought that this would end up being a direct remake is proposterous. I'm guessing that the only main area that you would backtrack through would be the Control Room structure.

Besides, most people haven't complained about the actual backtracking than the fact that you're going through what seems to be the same hallways over and over again- doesn't matter wether you are in the same level- it was repetitive the first time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 02, 2010, 04:17:56 AM
That's because the people who didn't complain are the ones who jumped on-board the Halo bandwagon, screaming and creaming about revolutionary and incredible it was when it first came out. But tracking through slow levels, combined with slow Xbox controls, didn't make it that incredible. The series has come a long way since then and I'm confident the new game could be better, but I'm not getting ahead of myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2010, 04:23:10 AM
I meant to this day, actually. It's not like Halo was never criticized for it's level design, come on..  ::)

Quote from: DoomRulz on Dec 02, 2010, 04:17:56 AM
The series has come a long way since then and I'm confident the new game could be better, but I'm not getting ahead of myself.
Which is what I've been saying. It's come a long way, so even thinking for one second that the level design would stay the same is absurd.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Dec 03, 2010, 12:05:18 AM
Quote from: zShadow on Dec 01, 2010, 03:57:57 PM
Just thought i'd show you guys my version of a Ostrich Spartan  ;D

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8208462%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=8f82743580fe2738cf07e8b3ec2880cf6f1ba6e1)

And what happens when you take a rocket launcher to a disco lol

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D5016050%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=6d1147e179815dba90ffca45cb3950f71f728317)

FLASH!

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I so want to shoot my friend now with a rocket launcher more than ever.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Private Hudson on Dec 03, 2010, 04:36:20 AM
Just played through all the Halo games in order, I still love the story, so epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 03, 2010, 01:51:46 PM
Just some more HQ Shots, Have To say Halo Has The Best 'splodes in video gaming.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Dec 03, 2010, 11:15:49 PM
Quote from: zShadow on Dec 03, 2010, 01:51:46 PM
Just some more HQ Shots, Have To say Halo Has The Best 'splodes in video gaming.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D5983470%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=266ba8a71957f27d2d55c5708c65d54ff6344a69)
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That second screenshot is f**king beutiful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 04, 2010, 02:29:04 AM
That third shot...where was that in the game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 04, 2010, 02:38:33 AM
Near Dr Halseys Lab
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 04, 2010, 02:38:58 AM
Looks like either ONI Sword Base, or Tip of the Spear.
Explosions effect the contrast of the screen for a couple seconds.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 05, 2010, 04:27:22 AM
Anyone tried the Screenshots of you option?
I found two, one of me being BA and one of me being owned.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 05, 2010, 06:19:59 AM
I Think Im Going To Make A Sig And An Avatar Out of these screens  ;)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D10738987%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=fd33774c9538bd4835c8e155a296c06e28c12eec)



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D10739006%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=7884d0643226c229e764860a0e38807e6964fba2)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 05, 2010, 06:28:29 AM
That would be a good Idea....
BTW, Captions!
Quote from: zShadow on Dec 05, 2010, 06:19:59 AM
I Think Im Going To Make A Sig And An Avatar Out of these screens  ;)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D10738987%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=fd33774c9538bd4835c8e155a296c06e28c12eec)
Say that, again.


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Your ghosting us motherf**ker, give away our position one more time and Ill bleed you. Nice and quiet.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Dec 06, 2010, 05:54:33 AM
Quote from: I Shadow I on Dec 05, 2010, 06:19:59 AM
I Think Im Going To Make A Sig And An Avatar Out of these screens  ;)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D10738987%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=fd33774c9538bd4835c8e155a296c06e28c12eec)



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I think we need to play reach together sometime man.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 06, 2010, 06:03:25 AM
If you do then invite me!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Dec 06, 2010, 06:09:07 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 06, 2010, 06:03:25 AM
If you do then invite me!

Damn right I will.

I'm not lagging anymore, must be because SPACEMARINES ISN'T IN MY PARTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 06, 2010, 06:13:07 AM
He MURDERED my X-box!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Dec 06, 2010, 06:13:49 AM
I think he has a program that causes packetloss on his own team instead of the enemies  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 06, 2010, 07:37:44 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Dec 06, 2010, 05:54:33 AM
Quote from: I Shadow I on Dec 05, 2010, 06:19:59 AM
I Think Im Going To Make A Sig And An Avatar Out of these screens  ;)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D10738987%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=fd33774c9538bd4835c8e155a296c06e28c12eec)



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D10739006%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=7884d0643226c229e764860a0e38807e6964fba2)
I think we need to play reach together sometime man.  8)

Hell Yeah! We should all get a big game or Reach together.  8)

XBL- IH Shadow IH = Add me  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Dec 06, 2010, 10:57:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYfKdmLanAo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYfKdmLanAo#ws)



Just saw this today. Awsome song and vid!


ps: I added shadow.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 07, 2010, 02:45:29 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 06, 2010, 06:03:25 AM
If you do then invite me!

What's your XBL?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 13, 2010, 11:08:49 PM
I can haz revive

Can anyone get on?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 14, 2010, 12:32:43 AM
No. If you see me online, that's my brother.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 14, 2010, 01:52:20 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 13, 2010, 11:08:49 PM
I can haz revive

Can anyone get on?

That's your tag? 0_0
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 14, 2010, 02:21:02 AM
Just Some New Pics I Made when i was bored.

Noble Six Was Caught Looking At Kats Ass!  :o

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D11137183%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=861465459238ef279691f896a3b64db225d570e8)

"Go Into The Light!"

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"Looking On"

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Tactical Facepalm

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Skydiving!

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" I Have The Gun."

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 14, 2010, 02:54:25 AM
Quote from: I Shadow I on Dec 14, 2010, 02:21:02 AM
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You have successfully re-captured a scene from Mass Effect 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 14, 2010, 11:56:58 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 14, 2010, 02:54:25 AM
Quote from: I Shadow I on Dec 14, 2010, 02:21:02 AM
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You have successfully re-captured a scene from Mass Effect 2.

Would This happen to be the one your thinking of?  ;)

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 15, 2010, 01:04:30 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Dec 14, 2010, 01:52:20 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 13, 2010, 11:08:49 PM
I can haz revive

Can anyone get on?

That's your tag? 0_0
:D
If only, no ill send you a PM.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Dec 15, 2010, 03:59:07 AM
If you don't mind :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Dec 18, 2010, 06:30:24 PM
I got the new maps today, Breakpoint and Tempest are awesome, I'm still warming up to Anchor 9.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 18, 2010, 09:38:35 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Dec 18, 2010, 06:30:24 PM
I got the new maps today, Breakpoint and Tempest are awesome, I'm still warming up to Anchor 9.

Anchor 9 is awesome! The Rocket Launcher that is found on the outer catwalk is pwnage!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Dec 19, 2010, 11:22:15 AM
I like it, but it is similar to The Pit, which also took me a while to warm up to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2010, 04:32:51 PM
Anyone else here have the Noble Maps?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Dec 27, 2010, 04:34:53 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2010, 04:32:51 PM
Anyone else here have the Noble Maps?
I have them.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2010, 04:39:27 PM
You should add me: bstnsx704

Maybe we can have an AVPG game night some time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Dec 27, 2010, 04:40:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2010, 04:39:27 PM
You should add me: bstnsx704

Maybe we can have an AVPG game night some time.

Sounds like fun, i'll get right on it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2010, 04:43:53 PM
Anyone else interested in getting a game night started?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Dec 27, 2010, 04:47:09 PM
I sent you a friends, i also play black ops as well nightmare.

We should make a thread for reach game night. If there isn't one made yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 28, 2010, 07:01:08 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2010, 04:32:51 PM
Anyone else here have the Noble Maps?

I've Got Them Too  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Dec 29, 2010, 11:15:29 AM
I have them, and depending on what time the Game Night is gonna be I'll be happy to play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 01, 2011, 10:44:21 AM
I'll play too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 01, 2011, 12:41:16 PM
Now we just need to set it up. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 01, 2011, 12:44:27 PM
I tried that once, didn't go so well. :P
I'll let NA handle it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 01, 2011, 01:05:23 PM
Probably for the best.

So, what's everyone's favourite map from the Noble Map Pack?

I really like Anchor 9 now. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 01, 2011, 02:55:44 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 01, 2011, 01:05:23 PM
Probably for the best.

So, what's everyone's favourite map from the Noble Map Pack?

I really like Anchor 9 now. :)

I like all of them, but for very different reasons. Anchor 9 is my favorite one to have fun and goof off on. The other two are great for specific gametypes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 02, 2011, 01:54:44 AM
I've barely played on the maps but so far I like Anchor 9.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 02, 2011, 09:45:07 PM
I'm finally replaying Reach's campaign for the first time since the game came out! Beat two levels, and I'm greatly enjoying it! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 04, 2011, 04:26:56 PM
I could dig a Halo game night. I like Breakpoint for Noble. On Invasion though.

Also anyone know what to select to get onto matchmaking rocket races?

Also, anyone know any good Halo fansites? The AvPGalaxy equivilent.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jan 04, 2011, 04:29:32 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 04, 2011, 04:26:56 PM
The AvPGalaxy equivilent.

Nothing else on the 'net comes close to this place. Shame on you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Jan 04, 2011, 05:31:51 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 04, 2011, 04:26:56 PMAlso, anyone know any good Halo fansites? The AvPGalaxy equivilent.

From what I've gathered, all the fans hang out at bungie.net - both the idiots and the kool kids.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 04, 2011, 05:45:16 PM
Yeah...I've browsed there but I'm not really interested. Prefer the fansites.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 04, 2011, 08:08:31 PM
Haha, bungie.net...I got banned from there :P (I hate myself for it though, I was a complete idiot.)

343 Industries also has a Halo forum, but it hasn't been running (for me at least) the past few days, and I am currently not a member. I don't think that there are any good fansites, unfortunately...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jan 04, 2011, 09:55:19 PM
This is a good fansite:
http://forum.halofigures.net/index.php (http://forum.halofigures.net/index.php)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 04, 2011, 09:57:29 PM
Seems fairly active, but it looks like they are mostly about the figures and don't even have a section for the games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 04, 2011, 10:08:07 PM
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Jan 04, 2011, 05:31:51 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 04, 2011, 04:26:56 PMAlso, anyone know any good Halo fansites? The AvPGalaxy equivilent.

From what I've gathered, all the fans hang out at bungie.net - both the idiots and the kool kids.
I used to, and as one of them, I can say that they are one in the same. Leaning more toward idiots though. I recently went on a trolling spree hoping to get banned, but I was too stealthy for their mods. Damn.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 04, 2011, 10:11:15 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 04, 2011, 10:08:07 PM
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Jan 04, 2011, 05:31:51 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 04, 2011, 04:26:56 PMAlso, anyone know any good Halo fansites? The AvPGalaxy equivilent.

From what I've gathered, all the fans hang out at bungie.net - both the idiots and the kool kids.
I used to, and as one of them, I can say that they are one in the same. Leaning more toward idiots though. I recently went on a trolling spree hoping to get banned, but I was too stealthy for their mods. Damn.

What did you do?

I have a pretty funny list, but I forget some of it.
I remember I spent a whole day claiming that I was in a zombie filled mall with a laptop, and other members were helping me survive. That was fun.

The thing that eventually got me permabanned was complaining that Halo 's shotgun needed a scope so that I could pwn the noobs!

Another time I "hijacked" a bunch of topics, and made people talk about pie instead of what the topic was originally about.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jan 04, 2011, 10:26:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 04, 2011, 09:57:29 PM
Seems fairly active, but it looks like they are mostly about the figures and don't even have a section for the games.
The Xbox games section. I don't think you can see it unless you're a member.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 04, 2011, 10:51:04 PM
I'll quote some of it:

Quote
When you bump twice, there is a nice little sign that nobody gives a shit.
Quote
Topic: The most retarded ways to die in Firefight
Getting filled with Spikes by a series of Brutes, and then recieving a Cincinati Bowtie as you lie motionless. Helpless.
Quote
Topic: GF or Reach?
QuotePosted by: EliteFoxK145
I am in a deep position.
Try doing that with your girlfriend, and your dillema will be gone.
Quote
Topic: Share your secrets with us
I once jacked off to Yvonne Strahovski 60 times.
QuotePosted by: Mashy73
She isn't that great.
Your mom left me unsatisfied, so I had to perform a fatality on my weiner.
Quote
Topic: What happens if you have a zit on a tattoo?
Angle an incediary round just right...
Quote
Topic: [Lock thread]
Is this where we discuss locks and locker combinations? I drew a vag over where I put the key. Then I drew another vag on my key and I f**ked the whole thing up.
Quote
Topic: Share your secrets with us
I once jacked off to Tricia Helfer 60 times.
Quote
Topic: Jailbreak help
Tie an elastic band to Big Bob's lubricated wang, and snap it- he'll bumrape ya so bad you'll fly over that wall in the same trajectory as your band. Really it's a matter of endurace, patience, and timing. Also, it may depend on Big Bob's mood. Try using red for the elastic band BTW- if the guards pick you up outside the walls and bring you back inside, you'll want to be able to find it. I recommend keeping track of that thing too, that shit ain't easy to find in the yard.
QuotePosted by: OliG
I don't even...
Quote
Topic: Share your secrets with us
QuotePosted by: OfTheBloodguard
Mostly, yeah. Plus I guess it was because I was starting to get to know her a bit more, and liked what I was finding. But still, it's kinda sad, huh?
Slip her the weiner. The chicks love that romantic shit.
QuotePosted by: WinterContingeny
Get out of this thread also. And no, they do not.
Oh, so you like the Catholic girls..
Quote
Topic: When you imagine a wall, what does it look like?
As hard as I try, it still looks like boobs, I'm sorry.
Quote
Topic: The biggest gimmick there is?
Really weak elastic bands. One guy told me it was an "EverLast", but it was really just a used condom! :(
QuotePosted by: OliG
I thought you couldnt get eleastic bands in prison ;-)
This is a re-telling of how I became aware to this fact.
Quote
Topic: Help? (I created this one)
What are the system requirements for BattleToads? I mean, StarCraft II runs fine, but I think BattleToads was too much for my processor or something? Help? I know it's an outdated meme adventure title, but it seems to have more technical bulk than Tychus Findlay.
QuotePosted by: generalshame948
Nothing has more bulk than Tychus Findlay.
Rosie O'Donnell disagrees with you.

I then went on to create the cult of elastic bands known as THE ELASTICITY OF LIFE under the mission statement:
Quote
"Because you can make the extra stretch. Yvonne Strahovski gives you the power of the elastic band."

Elastic bands and Yvonne Strahovski. What more is there to life, stanger? Join and you will forever be united under the sign of the great- yourself. Because we stretch the boundaries of your mind, making worlds shift, and Big Bob lube up before bumraping you over the prison walls into a better life- a free life.

There was quite a bit more, but I'm not posting it all at the moment!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 04, 2011, 11:52:46 PM
haha, as much as I love Bungie, that is just too fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 04, 2011, 11:54:22 PM
I love Bungie, but I hate it's users and it's tight-ass moderators.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 05, 2011, 02:54:57 AM
http://xboxfreedom.com/halo-3-master-chief-soap/ (http://xboxfreedom.com/halo-3-master-chief-soap/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 05, 2011, 08:49:53 AM
I had a browse but Bungie.net just doesn't seem like a place I'd like. lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 05, 2011, 10:49:47 PM
So did anyone get Cryptum? How is it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 07, 2011, 12:44:04 PM
I'm waiting for my copy to come to my local comic shop..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 07, 2011, 08:49:21 PM
I may get it today. I have decided to not bother on Evolutions 1 and 2 as of now, since I already have Evolutions. If anyone has Evolutions 1 and 2, can you give me a short summary of the new stories? (In spoiler tags, of course).

I also want to try to get Halsey's journal.

EDIT: Just ordered Halsey's journal! For anyone else interested, you can get it with free shipping from this guy:
http://cgi.ebay.com/XBOX-360-HALO-REACH-DR-HALSEYS-PERSONAL-JOURNAL-/390277840554?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item5ade5f3eaa (http://cgi.ebay.com/XBOX-360-HALO-REACH-DR-HALSEYS-PERSONAL-JOURNAL-/390277840554?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item5ade5f3eaa)

EDIT 2: I was in the bookstore, but the only Cryptum that they had was hardcover, and it cost $25! :o No way am I paying that much for a Halo book.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 08, 2011, 08:58:23 PM
It's only out in hardcover.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Jan 08, 2011, 09:04:13 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 04, 2011, 10:51:04 PM
Spoiler
I'll quote some of it:

Quote
When you bump twice, there is a nice little sign that nobody gives a shit.
Quote
Topic: The most retarded ways to die in Firefight
Getting filled with Spikes by a series of Brutes, and then recieving a Cincinati Bowtie as you lie motionless. Helpless.
Quote
Topic: GF or Reach?
QuotePosted by: EliteFoxK145
I am in a deep position.
Try doing that with your girlfriend, and your dillema will be gone.
Quote
Topic: Share your secrets with us
I once jacked off to Yvonne Strahovski 60 times.
QuotePosted by: Mashy73
She isn't that great.
Your mom left me unsatisfied, so I had to perform a fatality on my weiner.
Quote
Topic: What happens if you have a zit on a tattoo?
Angle an incediary round just right...
Quote
Topic: [Lock thread]
Is this where we discuss locks and locker combinations? I drew a vag over where I put the key. Then I drew another vag on my key and I f**ked the whole thing up.
Quote
Topic: Share your secrets with us
I once jacked off to Tricia Helfer 60 times.
Quote
Topic: Jailbreak help
Tie an elastic band to Big Bob's lubricated wang, and snap it- he'll bumrape ya so bad you'll fly over that wall in the same trajectory as your band. Really it's a matter of endurace, patience, and timing. Also, it may depend on Big Bob's mood. Try using red for the elastic band BTW- if the guards pick you up outside the walls and bring you back inside, you'll want to be able to find it. I recommend keeping track of that thing too, that shit ain't easy to find in the yard.
QuotePosted by: OliG
I don't even...
Quote
Topic: Share your secrets with us
QuotePosted by: OfTheBloodguard
Mostly, yeah. Plus I guess it was because I was starting to get to know her a bit more, and liked what I was finding. But still, it's kinda sad, huh?
Slip her the weiner. The chicks love that romantic shit.
QuotePosted by: WinterContingeny
Get out of this thread also. And no, they do not.
Oh, so you like the Catholic girls..
Quote
Topic: When you imagine a wall, what does it look like?
As hard as I try, it still looks like boobs, I'm sorry.
Quote
Topic: The biggest gimmick there is?
Really weak elastic bands. One guy told me it was an "EverLast", but it was really just a used condom! :(
QuotePosted by: OliG
I thought you couldnt get eleastic bands in prison ;-)
This is a re-telling of how I became aware to this fact.
Quote
Topic: Help? (I created this one)
What are the system requirements for BattleToads? I mean, StarCraft II runs fine, but I think BattleToads was too much for my processor or something? Help? I know it's an outdated meme adventure title, but it seems to have more technical bulk than Tychus Findlay.
QuotePosted by: generalshame948
Nothing has more bulk than Tychus Findlay.
Rosie O'Donnell disagrees with you.

I then went on to create the cult of elastic bands known as THE ELASTICITY OF LIFE under the mission statement:
Quote
"Because you can make the extra stretch. Yvonne Strahovski gives you the power of the elastic band."

Elastic bands and Yvonne Strahovski. What more is there to life, stanger? Join and you will forever be united under the sign of the great- yourself. Because we stretch the boundaries of your mind, making worlds shift, and Big Bob lube up before bumraping you over the prison walls into a better life- a free life.

There was quite a bit more, but I'm not posting it all at the moment!
[close]
You still a member?

I want in on this, if I joined could we troll together :P we could create some bullshit stories.

I know it's random cause I ain't a massive fan but I liked the first 3 :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 08, 2011, 10:53:38 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 08, 2011, 08:58:23 PM
It's only out in hardcover.

Hmm, I guess I'll wait for the inevitable mass market paperback version then. In the meantime, I should try to sell Evolutions and then pick up Evolutions Volume 1 and 2 then.

Also, I am replaying Reach, and I am on the mission Exodus. After I cleared the landing pad, the Falcons never arrived. I s this a glitch?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 08, 2011, 10:56:35 PM
Most likely, Or you murdered all the civilians. Either or.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 08, 2011, 11:15:42 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 08, 2011, 10:56:35 PM
Most likely, Or you murdered all the civilians. Either or.

I didn't touch any of the civilians, although some of them were endlessly running into walls. I just saved the game and shut the XBox off. Maybe tomorrow when I try it it will be fine, because I really don't feel like replaying the entire level agian....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 09, 2011, 02:26:22 AM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Jan 08, 2011, 09:04:13 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 04, 2011, 10:51:04 PM
Spoiler
I'll quote some of it:

Quote
When you bump twice, there is a nice little sign that nobody gives a shit.
Quote
Topic: The most retarded ways to die in Firefight
Getting filled with Spikes by a series of Brutes, and then recieving a Cincinati Bowtie as you lie motionless. Helpless.
Quote
Topic: GF or Reach?
QuotePosted by: EliteFoxK145
I am in a deep position.
Try doing that with your girlfriend, and your dillema will be gone.
Quote
Topic: Share your secrets with us
I once jacked off to Yvonne Strahovski 60 times.
QuotePosted by: Mashy73
She isn't that great.
Your mom left me unsatisfied, so I had to perform a fatality on my weiner.
Quote
Topic: What happens if you have a zit on a tattoo?
Angle an incediary round just right...
Quote
Topic: [Lock thread]
Is this where we discuss locks and locker combinations? I drew a vag over where I put the key. Then I drew another vag on my key and I f**ked the whole thing up.
Quote
Topic: Share your secrets with us
I once jacked off to Tricia Helfer 60 times.
Quote
Topic: Jailbreak help
Tie an elastic band to Big Bob's lubricated wang, and snap it- he'll bumrape ya so bad you'll fly over that wall in the same trajectory as your band. Really it's a matter of endurace, patience, and timing. Also, it may depend on Big Bob's mood. Try using red for the elastic band BTW- if the guards pick you up outside the walls and bring you back inside, you'll want to be able to find it. I recommend keeping track of that thing too, that shit ain't easy to find in the yard.
QuotePosted by: OliG
I don't even...
Quote
Topic: Share your secrets with us
QuotePosted by: OfTheBloodguard
Mostly, yeah. Plus I guess it was because I was starting to get to know her a bit more, and liked what I was finding. But still, it's kinda sad, huh?
Slip her the weiner. The chicks love that romantic shit.
QuotePosted by: WinterContingeny
Get out of this thread also. And no, they do not.
Oh, so you like the Catholic girls..
Quote
Topic: When you imagine a wall, what does it look like?
As hard as I try, it still looks like boobs, I'm sorry.
Quote
Topic: The biggest gimmick there is?
Really weak elastic bands. One guy told me it was an "EverLast", but it was really just a used condom! :(
QuotePosted by: OliG
I thought you couldnt get eleastic bands in prison ;-)
This is a re-telling of how I became aware to this fact.
Quote
Topic: Help? (I created this one)
What are the system requirements for BattleToads? I mean, StarCraft II runs fine, but I think BattleToads was too much for my processor or something? Help? I know it's an outdated meme adventure title, but it seems to have more technical bulk than Tychus Findlay.
QuotePosted by: generalshame948
Nothing has more bulk than Tychus Findlay.
Rosie O'Donnell disagrees with you.

I then went on to create the cult of elastic bands known as THE ELASTICITY OF LIFE under the mission statement:
Quote
"Because you can make the extra stretch. Yvonne Strahovski gives you the power of the elastic band."

Elastic bands and Yvonne Strahovski. What more is there to life, stanger? Join and you will forever be united under the sign of the great- yourself. Because we stretch the boundaries of your mind, making worlds shift, and Big Bob lube up before bumraping you over the prison walls into a better life- a free life.

There was quite a bit more, but I'm not posting it all at the moment!
[close]
You still a member?

I want in on this, if I joined could we troll together :P we could create some bullshit stories.

I know it's random cause I ain't a massive fan but I liked the first 3 :P
Yeah, I'm still alive there, unfortunately.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 09, 2011, 05:38:52 PM
I've registered at the Halo Waypoint forum. Seems good enough.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 10, 2011, 05:17:44 AM
They have a forum? I had no idea.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 10, 2011, 05:19:45 AM
I still have no idea what the hell Halo Waypoint is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 10, 2011, 05:22:56 AM
I dont use it much but it gave me free armor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 10, 2011, 05:26:22 AM
You mean that lame looking Halo Reach armor? meh...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 10, 2011, 05:32:59 AM
Ingame armor
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 10, 2011, 07:37:20 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 10, 2011, 05:32:59 AM
Ingame armor

Waypoint gave ingame armor? I though it was just avatar stuff...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 10, 2011, 11:15:57 PM
Nope, it gives both.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 10, 2011, 11:40:03 PM
Either way, it doesn't seem like it's worth a download from me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 11, 2011, 07:44:38 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 10, 2011, 07:37:20 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 10, 2011, 05:32:59 AM
Ingame armor

Waypoint gave ingame armor? I though it was just avatar stuff...

It unlocks the Military Police and CQB helmets plus all the attachments providing you have the right achievements.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 11, 2011, 11:46:00 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 11, 2011, 07:44:38 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 10, 2011, 07:37:20 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 10, 2011, 05:32:59 AM
Ingame armor

Waypoint gave ingame armor? I though it was just avatar stuff...

It unlocks the Military Police and CQB helmets plus all the attachments providing you have the right achievements.

Ahh, cool. What achievements are they?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 11, 2011, 04:24:38 PM
I don't remember, I unlocked them ages ago. I guess you'll have to get Waypoint and look for yourself. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 11, 2011, 04:58:21 PM
I think one of them is for snorting Pink Mist, and the other is for completing the game on Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 06:35:38 AM
Just finished my first ever music video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=froJk4LDDl0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=froJk4LDDl0#)

What do you think?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 06:47:42 AM
I liked it. I really liked it. The female singer was a refreshing change from the obnoxious amount of Breaking Benjamin and Linkin Park videos out there, which I was relieved not to hear.

Some things I would have changed though would be the aspect ratio for the videos to flow together more smoothly, adding some more transitions, and a few more cuts here and there, as some seemed to recap the trailers or cutscenes for a bit too long.

Still better than many out there.. I should make one soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 07:01:05 AM
Thanks for the feedback. I felt the same about cutting down the yrailers, especially the ODST one with the Brutes, but I didn't want to mess up the later parts of the video, Thanks for cheching it out, and I'm glad you liked it. I'll keep your suggestions in mind when I makey next one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 07:03:47 AM
Just stray away from the overused artists, and I'll continue to love em'!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 13, 2011, 07:08:45 AM
Try Evanescence maybe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 07:14:28 AM
I'm not trying to troll or anything, but they are in the whole Breaking Benjamin/Linkin Park "overused group".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 13, 2011, 07:19:22 AM
Are they?
I've never hear a bid with plain out evanescence.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 08:28:02 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 06:35:38 AM
Just finished my first ever music video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=froJk4LDDl0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=froJk4LDDl0#)

What do you think?

I actually watched all of it, and thought it was pretty damn good. Nice work. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 01:38:24 PM
Thanks for the comments! Hopefully I can make my next one ever better :)

EDIT: My next one, whenever I make it, may be just the live action videos :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 01:38:24 PM
EDIT: My next one, whenever I make it, may be just the live action videos :D
I did an edit of Landfall that puts it into more of a trailer form, if you want to see it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 05:13:37 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 05:11:32 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 01:38:24 PM
EDIT: My next one, whenever I make it, may be just the live action videos :D
I did an edit of Landfall that puts it into more of a trailer form, if you want to see it.

Post eet. Post eet nao. Do eet!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 05:26:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvQiqzA-gGs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvQiqzA-gGs#)

-Not, this was before I knew how to do aspect ratio formatting. Also, toward the end, did I just blend the track music with Halo music? Damn right I did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 05:41:24 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 05:26:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvQiqzA-gGs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvQiqzA-gGs#)

-Not, this was before I knew how to do aspect ratio formatting. Also, toward the end, did I just blend the track music with Halo music? Damn right I did.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.knowyourmeme.com%2Fi%2F000%2F090%2F853%2Foriginal%2FOC-frak_yeah.jpg%3F1293887210&hash=30aff62022d2bf40b6e2a35c1929a902bf045485)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 05:43:42 PM
Sweeps, thats awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 05:46:00 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 05:41:24 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 05:26:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvQiqzA-gGs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvQiqzA-gGs#)

-Not, this was before I knew how to do aspect ratio formatting. Also, toward the end, did I just blend the track music with Halo music? Damn right I did.

http://cdn2.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/090/853/original/OC-frak_yeah.jpg?1293887210
Hahahaha! That's f**king awsome!!

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 05:43:42 PM
Sweeps, thats awesome!
Thank you, kind sir.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 06:26:20 PM
I got bored and just made it kind of quick. I still didn't use transitions because I only have Windows Movie Maker, and the transitions on there are kind of, awakened, if that's the word. They are too in your face. I have Movie Studio HD, but I can't get videos to work right in it. maybe I'll reinstall it and give it another try, since Target won't take it back. Anyways, I'm uploading it now. The song I used is Terrified by Story of the Year.

EDIT: Here is the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOkZXNWmIJU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOkZXNWmIJU#ws)

Opinions?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 07:40:01 PM
It was very awesome, but I preferred the first. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 07:47:06 PM
Thanks for the feedback, PBA! :) Just for future reference, what was it that you preferred about the first?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 07:52:33 PM
I thought the music and song choice fit a little better and I prefer the game footage to the live action stuff. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 07:54:23 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 07:52:33 PM
I thought the music and song choice fit a little better and I prefer the game footage to the live action stuff. :)

Ahh,  I see. I really like the beginning with Master Chief/Spartan Group Omega/Rookie in that one. I was going for more of a cinematic feel with this one. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 08:02:44 PM
Fair enough.

Also, I found you on the Halo: Waypoint forums completely by accident. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 08:03:22 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 08:02:44 PM
Fair enough.

Also, I found you on the Halo: Waypoint forums completely by accident. :D

Haha, I just made the account this morning :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 08:05:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 08:03:22 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 08:02:44 PM
Fair enough.

Also, I found you on the Halo: Waypoint forums completely by accident. :D

Haha, I just made the account this morning :D

I just made mine a few minutes ago. xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 08:06:11 PM
Same minds think alike and make forum accounts on the same days :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 08:07:31 PM
I should probably make one as well.

I can't wait to hear:

"WHO THE f**k IS SPACE SWEEPER?!"
"WHAT THE f**k IS A SPACE SWEEPER?"
"WHY ARE YOUR AVATARS AND SIGNATURES ALL CHICKS?
"ARE YOU A CHICK?"

Gonna be funny shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 08:08:55 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 08:07:31 PM
I should probably make one as well.

I can't wait to hear:

"WHO THE f**k IS SPACE SWEEPER?!"
"WHAT THE f**k IS A SPACE SWEEPER?"
"WHY ARE YOUR AVATARS AND SIGNATURES ALL CHICKS?
"ARE YOU A CHICK?"

Gonna be funny shit.

Can't do that, Sweeper.

Your username has to be your Gamertag, you have to choose from pre-determined avatars. No signatures.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 08:10:10 PM
I wanted Burt :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 08:12:04 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 08:10:10 PM
I wanted Burt :'(

I wanted Tron-Wade. :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2011, 08:15:36 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 13, 2011, 08:12:04 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2011, 08:10:10 PM
I wanted Burt :'(

I wanted Tron-Wade. :'(
I wanted Quorra.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 14, 2011, 08:14:51 PM
Yo, Asylum, your video is on HBO and Waypoint. Congrats!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 14, 2011, 08:40:13 PM
HOLY f**k.

Nice work, man!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 14, 2011, 09:04:21 PM
Oh my God...I am amazed! I honestly can't believe this. i have never done that before, and I threw the video together in a few hours. But wow, that's awesome!

And thank you guys for the comments! ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 15, 2011, 04:33:53 AM
Sorry for my late post but I enjoyed you vid NA, nice for a first time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 15, 2011, 09:51:56 AM
Anyone else having trouble getting on the Waypoint Forums? I keep getting this message:

"Server Error

405 - HTTP verb used to access this page is not allowed.
The page you are looking for cannot be displayed because an invalid method (HTTP verb) was used to attempt access."

:-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 15, 2011, 09:54:45 AM
I got that as well.. don't know what the hell is up there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2011, 12:54:28 PM
It happens to me all the time on my desktop, but I get them to work on my laptop. I'm not sure what the problem is...Maybe you need to download that silverlight thing?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 15, 2011, 10:52:26 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2011, 12:54:28 PM
It happens to me all the time on my desktop, but I get them to work on my laptop. I'm not sure what the problem is...Maybe you need to download that silverlight thing?

I already did. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 17, 2011, 01:51:23 PM
It's happened to me once on my desktop. Not since though.

Just picked up #2 and #3 of Fall of Reach - Boot Camp. Am enjoying the artwork. It's an interesting style. Very frantic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 17, 2011, 01:53:55 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 17, 2011, 01:51:23 PM
It's happened to me once on my desktop. Not since though.

Just picked up #2 and #3 of Fall of Reach - Boot Camp. Am enjoying the artwork. It's an interesting style. Very frantic.

I still haven't read any of the comics, except for The Graphic Novel, which I borrowed from the library. I should try to eventually get the TPBs. And I really want Genesis, from the Halo Wars collector's edition.

Oh, I just saw this post:
Quote from: The Ghoul on Jan 15, 2011, 04:33:53 AM
Sorry for my late post but I enjoyed you vid NA, nice for a first time.
Thank you very much :)

EDIT: I think I may have found the problem with the Waypoint site (for me at least). It doesn't work on firefox, but when I use internet explorer its fine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 17, 2011, 07:53:23 PM
Waypoint Forum is working fine on my Firefox now.

As for the comics. They're all pretty decent. Wasn't overly keen on Uprising. But the other 2 I enjoyed and I'm enjoying this one. Great artwork to go along with the stories.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Jan 18, 2011, 03:01:21 AM
An Elite suit:
http://forum.halofigures.net/index.php?topic=2544.0 (http://forum.halofigures.net/index.php?topic=2544.0)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 18, 2011, 05:44:22 PM
I'm using Google Chrome and I still can't access the Waypoint site. =(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 19, 2011, 06:27:36 AM
I finish the campaign in Reach (I would finish it months ago if I was not so busy with work and school). I thought the whole story mode in Reach was great but the main thing that bug me was the ending.

Spoiler
The main character dies since I feel like it was a wasted since it feels like he did not had very much devoplment, and seeing him die feel like a waste. It seems like Bungie did left things opean up for another game.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 19, 2011, 06:33:26 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 19, 2011, 06:27:36 AM
I finish the campaign in Reach (I would finish it months ago if I was not so busy with work and school). I thought the whole story mode in Reach was great but the main thing that bug me was the ending.

Spoiler
The main character dies since I feel like it was a wasted since it feels like he did not had very much devoplment, and seeing him die feel like a waste. It seems like Bungie did left things opean up for another game.
[close]
Simply, he was a soldier who had done his duty; insured the survival of humanity. Seeing him die was so dramatic because you had been playing him from a first person perspective the whole game, in which countless others are dying around you on the planet.. you're just another one of them. But you sure as hell go out strong. The real dramatic weight came through the fact that everybody remembers, as soon as the scene starts, the vacant, destroyed helmet lying in the sand at the beginning of the game, yet there is that awkward drive to do everything you can to carry out the hopeless mission objective: "Survive".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 19, 2011, 06:35:41 AM
Beautifully put, Sweeps.

Only, Noble 6 was totally a she.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Jan 19, 2011, 06:37:42 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 19, 2011, 06:33:26 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 19, 2011, 06:27:36 AM
I finish the campaign in Reach (I would finish it months ago if I was not so busy with work and school). I thought the whole story mode in Reach was great but the main thing that bug me was the ending.

Spoiler
The main character dies since I feel like it was a wasted since it feels like he did not had very much devoplment, and seeing him die feel like a waste. It seems like Bungie did left things opean up for another game.
[close]
Simply, he was a soldier who had done his duty; insured the survival of humanity. Seeing him die was so dramatic because you had been playing him from a first person perspective the whole game, in which countless others are dying around you on the planet.. you're just another one of them. But you sure as hell go out strong. The real dramatic weight came through the fact that everybody remembers, as soon as the scene starts, the vacant, destroyed helmet lying in the sand at the beginning of the game, yet there is that awkward drive to do everything you can to carry out the hopeless mission objective: "Survive".

...

Somebody get me an XBox, I want to play this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 19, 2011, 06:57:43 AM
Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Jan 19, 2011, 06:37:42 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 19, 2011, 06:33:26 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 19, 2011, 06:27:36 AM
I finish the campaign in Reach (I would finish it months ago if I was not so busy with work and school). I thought the whole story mode in Reach was great but the main thing that bug me was the ending.

Spoiler
The main character dies since I feel like it was a wasted since it feels like he did not had very much devoplment, and seeing him die feel like a waste. It seems like Bungie did left things opean up for another game.
[close]
Simply, he was a soldier who had done his duty; insured the survival of humanity. Seeing him die was so dramatic because you had been playing him from a first person perspective the whole game, in which countless others are dying around you on the planet.. you're just another one of them. But you sure as hell go out strong. The real dramatic weight came through the fact that everybody remembers, as soon as the scene starts, the vacant, destroyed helmet lying in the sand at the beginning of the game, yet there is that awkward drive to do everything you can to carry out the hopeless mission objective: "Survive".

...

Somebody get me an XBox, I want to play this game.
Good jobs Sweeps, you've converted someone.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 19, 2011, 11:39:25 AM
Sweeps, beautifully stated. I absolutely loved that part. Very dramatic, saddening, but also very real in the fact that it can happen to anyone.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 19, 2011, 06:49:20 PM
The end of Halo Reach was probably the only time I've ever felt truly satisfied with the end of a franchise. When that screen faded to white, I just thought: 'it's done, it was perfect. Wow'. Everything came full circle - full halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 19, 2011, 07:31:08 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jan 19, 2011, 06:49:20 PM
The end of Halo Reach was probably the only time I've ever felt truly satisfied with the end of a franchise. When that screen faded to white, I just thought: 'it's done, it was perfect. Wow'. Everything came full circle - full halo.
Yeah, I remember playing that with the sound all the way up, the darkened room surrounded by Marty O'Donnell, and then when the white and music cut away. I stood up and I applauded Halo. Nobody else was around, just me, and I applauded.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 19, 2011, 07:36:33 PM
Now that you say that, I think I did the same thing. Kind of a blur. There were a lot of weird emotions.

Thing is, Reach was so good as an epilogue to the series that I'll never be able to give a shit about the new 343 stuff. It's over for me, the story is told. A Halo movie might be good (*kaff*butonlyifwewriteit*kaff*), and I'll always be replaying, but otherwise, fin.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 19, 2011, 07:43:41 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jan 19, 2011, 07:36:33 PM
Now that you say that, I think I did the same thing. Kind of a blur. There were a lot of weird emotions.

Thing is, Reach was so good as an epilogue to the series that I'll never be able to give a shit about the new 343 stuff.
I agree.. that ending was too perfect to care about a "3rd party" property as much as the original trilogy. Ironically enough, I consider Halo Wars as being part of the Halo saga, simply for the reason that it was released in Bungie's Halo run. The story fit along with it almost perfectly (though the inclusion of the Flood was quite unnecessary), and it seemed like a fine addition to the universe. I'll continue to read the books and graphic novels, but really any additions to the franchise now will likely just feel tacked on to what will always be known as the Halo Saga.

Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jan 19, 2011, 07:36:33 PM
A Halo movie might be good (*kaff*butonlyifwewriteit*kaff*)
*Coffee*Starbuckscornerdouchebagswithlaptopstypingawayareinourfuture*Coffee*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 19, 2011, 07:47:17 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 19, 2011, 07:43:41 PM
I agree.. that ending was too perfect to care about a "3rd party" property as much as the original trilogy. Ironically enough, I consider Halo Wars as being part of the Halo saga, simply for the reason that it was released in Bungie's Halo run. The story fit along with it almost perfectly (though the inclusion of the Flood was quite unnecessary), and it seemed like a fine addition to the universe. I'll continue to read the books and graphic novels, but really any additions to the franchise now will likely just feel tacked on to what will always be known as the Halo Saga.

Clever marketing will be the end of me.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 19, 2011, 07:43:41 PM
*Coffee*Starbuckscornerdouchebagswithlaptopstypingawayareinourfuture*Coffee*

Aw man, but I hate those guys.

Guess I'll have to go finish up that Dr. Acula script now...sigh...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 19, 2011, 09:49:33 PM
I hope that future Halo games don't feel tacked on. The six that we have now make up an amazing story, five within one of the greatest story arcs ever created, and the other (Wars) a great side story. I cant wait to see what 343 does, and I hope that they feel just as fresh and distinctly Halo while adding to the overall story without milking the franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 20, 2011, 03:51:13 AM
I wonder if Bungie will make another game that will take place after Reach? I doubt they can make a game that will take place after Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 20, 2011, 04:13:28 AM
They aren't making any more Halo games. Period. And that's good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 04:27:29 AM
343 will continue Master Chiefs story or else they would be "The biggest assholes" ever.
I just hope it's well written.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 20, 2011, 04:29:38 AM
I'm down for another game, any time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 20, 2011, 06:54:27 AM
My Campaign rankings:

Halo CE
Halo 3
Reach
ODST
Halo 2

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 04:27:29 AM
343 will continue Master Chiefs story or else they would be "The biggest assholes" ever.
I just hope it's well written.

I think it would be hard to do a Halo 4 with the Flood gone and that MC destroyed Guilty Spark. With the ending they give us at the end of Halo 3 then someone else other then Bungie might do a Reach sequel or Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 20, 2011, 06:55:24 AM
The Flood can go to hell.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 06:56:08 AM
I'd like a survival-horror game where you're a Marine fighting the Flood, actually. That could be great, I think.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 20, 2011, 06:56:34 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jan 20, 2011, 06:55:24 AM
The Flood can go to hell.

Pretty sure we sent them there. Respawning bastards.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 06:57:55 AM
Feel sorry for those bastards that gotta drop feet first into that, then...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 20, 2011, 06:57:58 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 06:56:08 AM
I'd like a survival-horror game where you're a Marine fighting the Flood, actually. That could be great, I think.


As I said before in this thread, a game like that - I don't know why it wouldn't bother me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 06:59:57 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 20, 2011, 06:54:27 AM
Halo CE
Halo 3
Reach
ODST
Halo 2
At.. the.. bottom...?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 20, 2011, 07:07:25 AM
I can't even list mine, most of them are tied.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 20, 2011, 07:09:28 AM
Mine are tied as well.

1. CE/Reach/2/3/ODST
2. ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 07:10:21 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jan 20, 2011, 07:09:28 AM
Mine are tied as well.

1. CE/Reach/2/3/ODST
2. ???

P-.. profit?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 20, 2011, 07:11:58 AM
Not for me, I've probably spent over $300 on those.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:12:48 AM
Still gotta get 2... and CE now that the guy we stole it from took it back...

Gr...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 07:18:07 AM
*Comes back from playing Grifball*
My god.....
*Breathes heavily*
It's full of win.
I swear, who wants to host AvPgalaxy Grifball nights?
(Custom of course)
I thunk it'll be fun, Hicks can make a Hello Kitty Army.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:18:52 AM
I'd be down.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 07:20:58 AM
Oooooh
Space People team.
Or a Recreational team so I can be with you guys.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:23:37 AM
You're an honorary Space Person, remember? The whole induction ceremony, 'n shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 07:26:44 AM
Then...
Your contradicting yourself
When I asked if I was a space brother you said I had to be a Space Person....
*Holds head*
Who cares, anyways
Yay!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:31:41 AM
Frankly, I'm surprised you remember half of that. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 20, 2011, 07:40:03 AM
I've heard rumors of a remake of Halo: CE with the latest engine. Also YouTube Halo Nemesis for a possible new game. Personally...I can't wait for more. The main story may have ended but there's so much more to the universe which is why I buy the new books and comics like there's no tomorrow.

I played Grifball for the first time yesterday. Absolutely crazy. Loved it. Kept playing. Then I started loosing. Badly. My K/D was f**king awesome for those games. Was so worried about my overall K/D ratio lol. Only went down .02 though so phew!

And I'd totally be up for a night.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 07:46:24 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 07:20:58 AM
Oooooh
Space People team.
Or a Recreational team so I can be with you guys.
This shall be our crushin' shit theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93m8ATjpkiE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93m8ATjpkiE#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:49:19 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.knowyourmeme.com%2Fi%2F000%2F090%2F853%2Foriginal%2FOC-frak_yeah.jpg%3F1293887210&hash=30aff62022d2bf40b6e2a35c1929a902bf045485)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 08:03:26 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:49:19 AM
http://cdn2.knowyourmeme.com/i/000/090/853/original/OC-frak_yeah.jpg?1293887210
I second this notion.
I'd also like to say that today in a game of Grifball I went and scored twice easy. Then I didn't get to grab the ball and the rounds ended out of time, even though I made clear paths for them to follow. When the last round came inmurdered with the ball and the stats say I went (iirc) 47 to 23 and scored all three points.
I will be a valuable asset indeed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 09:11:54 AM
Haha, Grifball is f**king awesome. :D

I prefer Vanilla Grifball but Grifball Evolved is so much fun as well, providing the Grifball Game Night isn't too late/early for me I'd be thrilled to participate, as would most of my friends. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 01:36:23 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 20, 2011, 07:40:03 AM
I've heard rumors of a remake of Halo: CE with the latest engine. Also YouTube Halo Nemesis for a possible new game. Personally...I can't wait for more. The main story may have ended but there's so much more to the universe which is why I buy the new books and comics like there's no tomorrow.

I played Grifball for the first time yesterday. Absolutely crazy. Loved it. Kept playing. Then I started loosing. Badly. My K/D was f**king awesome for those games. Was so worried about my overall K/D ratio lol. Only went down .02 though so phew!

And I'd totally be up for a night.

Nemesis was confirmed to be fake by 343. And I agree, I can't wait for more!

And a Griffball game night would be great! :) I don't think I played it yet in Reach, but loved it in Halo 3!

And I have very mixed feelings about 343 making Halo 4. I just don't see the need. Plus, if its their first game, that's a big spot to jump in. I would suggest starting with a CE remake, then doing something on your own, and work up to Halo 4, rather than immediately releasing it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 04:16:07 PM
I started my solo Legendary playthrough this morning before college, and the first level was pretty easy, only 8 deaths and a positive K/D of 117 (:D), took me about 50 minutes (Plasma Pistol + DMR = Win). I get to ONI: Sword Base (second mission) and I'm doing OK, taking me way longer than mission 1 and I got to the Hunters toward the end of the level and I was stuck for almost 25 minutes. They took forever! They bitch slapped me away and I died every time xD I eventually finished the level after 1 hour, 19 minutes and 5 seconds. That level was so frustrating and I dread to think how hard the later levels will be. :D I perished 56 times.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 20, 2011, 06:37:36 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 07:46:24 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 07:20:58 AM
Oooooh
Space People team.
Or a Recreational team so I can be with you guys.
This shall be our crushin' shit theme:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93m8ATjpkiE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93m8ATjpkiE#)
That's my fav song from gorillaz man!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 07:24:13 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 04:16:07 PM
I started my solo Legendary playthrough this morning before college
Huh?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Jan 20, 2011, 07:25:45 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 07:24:13 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 04:16:07 PM
I started my solo Legendary playthrough this morning before college
Huh?
Six form.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 07:27:12 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 07:24:13 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 04:16:07 PM
I started my solo Legendary playthrough this morning before college
Huh?
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Jan 20, 2011, 07:25:45 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 07:24:13 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 04:16:07 PM
I started my solo Legendary playthrough this morning before college
Huh?
Six form.

Yeah, Sixth Form. Basically the same as college, only not in a college.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:49:31 PM
You English and your differing education system!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 07:52:00 PM
Quote from: MrBrokenTusks. on Jan 20, 2011, 07:25:45 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 07:24:13 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 04:16:07 PM
I started my solo Legendary playthrough this morning before college
Huh?
Six form.
Sounds sexy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Jan 20, 2011, 07:53:05 PM
Considering it's just college, but at a normal school it is far from it. Unless your into younger children. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 07:53:39 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:49:31 PM
You English and your differing education system!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fknowyourmeme.com%2Fi%2F000%2F052%2F812%2Foriginal%2FDeal_with_it_dog_gif.gif%3F1275684729&hash=aa64706cb0fc7f272df00bc6098ec9f09293409c)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 20, 2011, 08:06:15 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2011, 06:59:57 AM
At.. the.. bottom...?!

I thought most of the story in Halo 2 made no sense with the whole Brutes betraying the Elites event going on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 11:06:56 PM
What didn't make sense about it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 20, 2011, 11:34:22 PM
I don't even remember how it went down, lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 11:34:40 PM
Anyways who's up for a game right now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 20, 2011, 11:36:19 PM
For what game? I'm just asking since I'm not going to be on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 11:36:40 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 11:34:40 PM
Anyways who's up for a game right now?

11:36pm?

No thanks. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 11:39:01 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 11:34:40 PM
Anyways who's up for a game right now?

I'm playing ODST's campaign,. but I'll take a break and play some online. Just message me :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 21, 2011, 12:20:42 AM
Well I'm enjoying the Grifball even if i can't talk to NA right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 12:21:50 AM
Same, even though you managed to betray me while I was doing a cool assassination :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 21, 2011, 12:22:56 AM
AAAAAAAGGGGGGHHHHH! I would go on, but I'm giving somebody emotional support via IM!  :laugh:

No, but srsly. ಠ_ಠ
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 21, 2011, 12:23:34 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 12:21:50 AM
Same, even though you managed to betray me while I was doing a cool assassination :P
There was a dude behind us! The shockwave got you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 21, 2011, 12:23:54 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 11:06:56 PM
What didn't make sense about it?

I thought the whole story how it switch over with the Humans and Elites was rather confusing. I feel like the story had too much going on.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 11:34:40 PM
Anyways who's up for a game right now?

Who else is going to be on?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 21, 2011, 12:27:52 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 21, 2011, 12:23:54 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 20, 2011, 11:06:56 PM
What didn't make sense about it?

I thought the whole story how it switch over with the Humans and Elites was rather confusing. I feel like the story had too much going on.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 20, 2011, 11:34:40 PM
Anyways who's up for a game right now?

Who else is going to be on?
I don't think I can play knowing you didn't like Halo 2


----------------
Oh man that last game was horrible
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 21, 2011, 12:35:22 AM
It was a good game, but the story was nothing compare to the first Halo game if you ask me. I still think its a great game neverless.

I still won't mind playing a few matches with a few people on AVPG since I wanted to do it for a while now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 12:37:38 AM
Right now, its just me and Fitz playing. so there's two more spots on the team :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 12:39:22 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 12:37:38 AM
Right now, its just me and Fitz playing. so there's two more spots on the team :)

I'll join up for a bit
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 12:40:37 AM
Arright, cool. So its you, Sweeps, me Fitz, and Hellspawn :) Guess one person will always be on the opposite team :)P Should be fun :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 21, 2011, 12:47:33 AM
My Gamer Tag is on my Profile. I will be on shorty.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 12:50:31 AM
Arright. I'm bstnsx704. Message me and we'll invite you :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 21, 2011, 12:56:17 AM
I can't even listen to you guys.
The mike doesn't transmit noise and I don't want profanity booming from my speakers
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 21, 2011, 01:00:29 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 12:50:31 AM
Arright. I'm bstnsx704. Message me and we'll invite you :)

I'm on right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 06:18:07 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 21, 2011, 12:56:17 AM
I can't even listen to you guys.
The mike doesn't transmit noise and I don't want profanity booming from my speakers

Dear god, I wouldn't be someone to talk to then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 06:21:58 AM
Me and sweeps saw fitz post but we completely ignored it, we still went about our normal ways of raping the minds of people.

NA and Hellspawn enjoyed it alot. lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 06:35:15 AM
If I ever do talk to you guys online, excuse my awkwardness. It takes time for me to be my usual awesome self when talking with my actual voice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 06:37:39 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 06:35:15 AM
If I ever do talk to you guys online, excuse my awkwardness. It takes time for me to be my usual awesome self when talking with my actual voice.
No biggy man, trust me most of the time it will be me and sweeps getting drunk and insulting eachother and talking in russian accents and how Ivan likes to drink like a horse and screw like one too.

Alot of the times people don't even know what's going on when me and him are in a party together lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 06:38:47 AM
Sounds just like how me and my friends talk, just jokingly making fun of everyone else.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 06:41:14 AM
Nothing is really safe between me and sweeps, expect a lot of jokes, sexual comments, racist ones as well, and other things.

Trust me its a wild ride man. lol.


After all Me and sweeps are brothers pretty much XD lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 06:41:43 AM
Cool beans, sounds just like me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 06:42:45 AM
Its even funnier when we're drunk XD.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 06:43:21 AM
Which, sadly, I won't be. Be part of my image that I must uphold.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 21, 2011, 06:44:08 AM
Yup, me and Ghoul insulting eachother and everyone around us.  :laugh:

I recall him telling me that my mom is a bitch, then I told him that she was infact a whore. After that, I had reminded him that we were brothers so that was a tad bit ironic..

..Later, in drunken rage, we fell back to the topic of our mother being a whore, and I made clear to him that I was still a "love baby" that was born before momma started cumming for credits and that he was a whore son. The twist (from the mind of M. Night Shyamalan) was that he was only my half-brother.

Spoiler
Good times.  :laugh:
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 06:44:47 AM
Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 06:45:41 AM
I also have a call sign like leory jenkins just its.



Spoiler
THEY CALL ME STRETCH NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sweeps i was born before you! I'm older than you are! XD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 21, 2011, 06:47:26 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 06:45:41 AM
Sweeps i was born before you! I'm older than you are! XD
ONLY IN THE REGARD THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ON EARTH LONGER.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 06:47:59 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 21, 2011, 06:47:26 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 06:45:41 AM
Sweeps i was born before you! I'm older than you are! XD
ONLY IN THE REGARD THAT YOU HAVE BEEN ON EARTH LONGER.

:D

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 06:48:23 AM
I is 21, suck on that, wait, nvm, I feel old as shit now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 21, 2011, 06:50:21 AM
I'm a 25 year old trapped in a 17 year old's life, desperately trying to free myself from modern teenaged stereotypes.

Sue me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 06:52:35 AM
lol


Anyways funny thing i was talking to space marines about halo and well i said if me and sweep were ever voice actors for a game they would have to automatically rate it AO.

We take freedom of speech to the max and no one and nothing is safe. People that are sensetive around words or with strong moral standards and strong relgious based personalitys should not join a party with me and sweeps in it. All shall be mind raped without mercy.



Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 06:53:24 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 21, 2011, 06:50:21 AM
I'm a 25 year old trapped in a 17 year old's life, desperately trying to free myself from modern teenaged stereotypes.

Sue me.

I will always be 8 years old no matter how old I get.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 21, 2011, 07:31:46 AM
And I'll always be more mature than my 28 year old sister.
According to herself at least.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 21, 2011, 07:34:28 AM
Brilliant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 21, 2011, 07:44:31 AM
Yup apparently 14 years mean nothing without the right combination of depression, lack of sleep, internal conflict, and pain!
Spoiler
:-\
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Jan 21, 2011, 09:15:47 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 07:53:39 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:49:31 PM
You English and your differing education system!

http://knowyourmeme.com/i/000/052/812/original/Deal_with_it_dog_gif.gif?1275684729

YOU STOLE THAT FROM MEEEEEEEEEE

:D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 01:16:19 PM
I found the actual problem with the Waypoint forums. You have to be already logged in before you access the forums, otherwise you get the error.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 21, 2011, 06:28:11 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 01:16:19 PM
I found the actual problem with the Waypoint forums. You have to be already logged in before you access the forums, otherwise you get the error.

Logged into what? If it's Hotmail I'm already logged in and I still get the error.

Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Jan 21, 2011, 09:15:47 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 07:53:39 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:49:31 PM
You English and your differing education system!

http://knowyourmeme.com/i/000/052/812/original/Deal_with_it_dog_gif.gif?1275684729

YOU STOLE THAT FROM MEEEEEEEEEE

:D

I stole it from Know Your Meme actually. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: predxeno on Jan 21, 2011, 06:34:25 PM
Are they ever going to reveal what happened to Master Chief at the end of Halo 3?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrBrokenTusks. on Jan 21, 2011, 06:51:51 PM
I doubt it, they left it like that on purpose so you can come up with your own view.
I hope they don't. It would know doubt piss off a high percentage of fans if they dislike it. And anything they come up with probably wouldn't meet expectations.

Also why would you want them to? it's better off as a mystery.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: predxeno on Jan 21, 2011, 07:00:58 PM
I'm kinda old-fashioned; I like happy endings. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 21, 2011, 07:03:16 PM
Well I know how predxeno feels the majority of my friends in real life want to know what exactly happened, and part of me does to because i'm the curious sort that can't stand to be left off with a mystery. I need to solve things or find out. its in my nature.

I wouldn't hate it either way. I like the games way too much for that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jan 21, 2011, 08:39:52 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 21, 2011, 06:28:11 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 01:16:19 PM
I found the actual problem with the Waypoint forums. You have to be already logged in before you access the forums, otherwise you get the error.

Logged into what? If it's Hotmail I'm already logged in and I still get the error.

Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Jan 21, 2011, 09:15:47 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 20, 2011, 07:53:39 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2011, 07:49:31 PM
You English and your differing education system!

http://knowyourmeme.com/i/000/052/812/original/Deal_with_it_dog_gif.gif?1275684729

YOU STOLE THAT FROM MEEEEEEEEEE

:D

I stole it from Know Your Meme actually. :P

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi57.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg214%2FRaybi3z%2Fdealwithit-1.gif&hash=f71d30b9132264809ef5f0f64986908ae9e7222f)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jan 21, 2011, 09:01:41 PM
Quote from: predxeno on Jan 21, 2011, 06:34:25 PM
Are they ever going to reveal what happened to Master Chief at the end of Halo 3?

They did. He's going to float in space forever until he's called upon to do some shit and the cycle begins anew. When he finishes that, he'll go back to sleep, rinse and repeat. No further exposition will ever be necessary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 09:24:33 PM
Predxeno, I think that 343 may make a Halo 4, though I do feel that it is kind of unnecessary. Hopefully its good.

PBA, you need to be logged into your XBox account.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 21, 2011, 09:27:04 PM
Can't. One of the twins are hogging it and playing Sims 3. I doubt I'll even get to use the 360 at all this weekend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: predxeno on Jan 21, 2011, 09:28:10 PM
Has anyone ever completely beaten Halo 2600?  I've beaten the first round, I keep dying at the second. :(

http://members.shaw.ca/jeffv/halo2600.html (http://members.shaw.ca/jeffv/halo2600.html)

EDIT: This was made by one of the developers of the original Halo, Ed Fries, and given out during an exposition or convention or something for the Atari.  They released a flash version for those who didn't get the game at the event.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 10:21:08 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 21, 2011, 09:27:04 PM
Can't. One of the twins are hogging it and playing Sims 3. I doubt I'll even get to use the 360 at all this weekend.

I mean on xbox.com, not on your actual XBox.

Quote from: predxeno on Jan 21, 2011, 09:28:10 PM
Has anyone ever completely beaten Halo 2600?  I've beaten the first round, I keep dying at the second. :(

http://members.shaw.ca/jeffv/halo2600.html (http://members.shaw.ca/jeffv/halo2600.html)

EDIT: This was made by one of the developers of the original Halo, Ed Fries, and given out during an exposition or convention or something for the Atari.  They released a flash version for those who didn't get the game at the event.

Hmm, thanks for the link. I should try it out :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 21, 2011, 10:32:56 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 10:21:08 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jan 21, 2011, 09:27:04 PM
Can't. One of the twins are hogging it and playing Sims 3. I doubt I'll even get to use the 360 at all this weekend.

I mean on xbox.com, not on your actual XBox.


Oh. Thanks.  XD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 21, 2011, 10:34:45 PM
No problem. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 23, 2011, 05:58:12 PM
Anyone for some ODST Firefight in about 3 hours? Wanna try and do one of the Firefight achievements.

cplhicks2310
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 23, 2011, 06:05:18 PM
If I get back from the doctors in time I'll play man.
I'll suck tho, I havent played ODST in forever.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 23, 2011, 09:08:20 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 23, 2011, 05:58:12 PM
Anyone for some ODST Firefight in about 3 hours? Wanna try and do one of the Firefight achievements.

cplhicks2310

Am on and waiting now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 24, 2011, 12:46:13 PM
Can't believe it took an hour to get that one achivement. But it was fun. We had a nice little thing going on. Can't wait to do more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jan 24, 2011, 06:49:51 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 24, 2011, 12:46:13 PM
Can't believe it took an hour to get that one achivement. But it was fun. We had a nice little thing going on. Can't wait to do more.

We should host a Halo Game night for Galaxy users, just like the AVP Game Nights we have. Reach has better match making and more variety making it more fun, and better teamwork throughout.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 25, 2011, 12:24:12 AM
We were going to arrange Grifball nights.
And yeah matchmaking nights would be cool too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Jan 26, 2011, 05:21:43 PM
When are we setting this up? I'm in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jan 26, 2011, 06:14:33 PM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Jan 26, 2011, 05:21:43 PM
When are we setting this up? I'm in.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2FDeadpool%2520Scans%2520etc%2F760307-cable_deadpool_15_super-1.jpg&hash=35695d4f118ad1d13f234ff76a12d41bfe3900cc)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 26, 2011, 11:25:11 PM
I dunno, we need to coordinate it better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jan 27, 2011, 05:29:44 PM
I'd say a Friday or Saturday night when people don't need to worry about school or work or anything. I'd say a saturday is better becuase im sometimes at my dads on a Friday and he dont get intarnetz till next week  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 28, 2011, 03:04:46 PM
Anyone for some odst Firefight tonight?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 29, 2011, 12:26:08 PM
Anyone for some ODST Firefight tonight? Wanna try and do another one of the Firefight achievements. I'll be on about 9.15 my time.

cplhicks2310

I've also ordered Evolutions Vol 2. Still waiting on my local to get Cryptum. I should have just ordered from Amazon. Won these 2 Ultra Rare Halo Actionclix on Ebay too. I was bidding on more but they finished at 4am my time so I wont awake to counterbid.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120674811352&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120674811352&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120674811356&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120674811356&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jan 29, 2011, 05:09:13 PM
I dontvthunk I can make it today, sorry
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Jan 31, 2011, 03:56:52 PM
I'm tempted to try to start a Halo 3 custom game night. Reach customs suck.  My old, best Forge work was done within the extreme limitations of Foundry and Sandtrap.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: A Harmless Goat on Feb 01, 2011, 06:36:59 PM
Quote from: predxeno on Jan 21, 2011, 06:34:25 PM
Are they ever going to reveal what happened to Master Chief at the end of Halo 3?

Most likely, I doubt Microsoft would stop making games for their most popular first-party franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 02, 2011, 04:18:04 PM
http://attackofthefanboy.com/news/halo-kinect-game-works/ (http://attackofthefanboy.com/news/halo-kinect-game-works/)

Erm...not so sure about this...Seems like a marketing strategy to make people buy Kinect to me...I'll wait for details, but I'm not so sure. Maybe its just a rumor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: predxeno on Feb 02, 2011, 04:38:26 PM
Quote from: A Harmless Goat on Feb 01, 2011, 06:36:59 PM
Quote from: predxeno on Jan 21, 2011, 06:34:25 PM
Are they ever going to reveal what happened to Master Chief at the end of Halo 3?

Most likely, I doubt Microsoft would stop making games for their most popular first-party franchise.

Wasn't it said that Halo will be Microsoft's Call of Duty?  As in Microsoft will make 1 Halo game per year.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Feb 02, 2011, 04:44:04 PM
The whole "1 Halo a year!" thing was a worried conclusion that everyone jumped to in panic. Microsoft just said that Halo games might be released more frequently now that Bungie has moved on. Nothing specific.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 02, 2011, 05:12:33 PM
I would be fine with a game a year, as long as they don't get repetitive with it. An FPS on year, RTS the next, maybe a 3PS after that, etc...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: A Harmless Goat on Feb 02, 2011, 06:40:53 PM
Quote from: predxeno on Feb 02, 2011, 04:38:26 PM
Quote from: A Harmless Goat on Feb 01, 2011, 06:36:59 PM
Quote from: predxeno on Jan 21, 2011, 06:34:25 PM
Are they ever going to reveal what happened to Master Chief at the end of Halo 3?

Most likely, I doubt Microsoft would stop making games for their most popular first-party franchise.

Wasn't it said that Halo will be Microsoft's Call of Duty?  As in Microsoft will make 1 Halo game per year.

Well, one guy said the "One Halo game every 3 years probably isn't enough."

But that doesn't make their going to be tossing one out every year.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Feb 03, 2011, 06:52:16 PM
For anyone who is intrested, I believe I found at least one of the drafts for the Halo movie here for download.
http://www.mypdfscripts.com/category/unproduced (http://www.mypdfscripts.com/category/unproduced)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 04, 2011, 08:28:22 AM
Aye, there's been one round for a while. I'm at work so filters wont let me on it but is it the Alex Garland one?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 04, 2011, 08:36:18 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 04, 2011, 08:28:22 AM
Aye, there's been one round for a while. I'm at work so filters wont let me on it but is it the Alex Garland one?
That it be, Captain.

Cloverfan, you only had us linked to the main page.

Link (http://www.mypdfscripts.com/index.php?s=Halo)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: predxeno on Feb 04, 2011, 07:17:15 PM
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/114/1147863p1.html (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/114/1147863p1.html)

Halo Remake on the way?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Feb 04, 2011, 07:41:09 PM
I can dig it. Surprised to see Saber apparently developing it, but Timeshift was fun (and had sticky grenades!) so I'm sure the remake is in safe hands.

But if this is true, then could it mean that Halo will indeed go down the route of CoD? With 343 bringing out one game every two years, and Saber Interactive filling the gaps with a Halo of their own?

Just a thought.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lone Warrior on Feb 04, 2011, 10:18:47 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Feb 04, 2011, 07:41:09 PM
I can dig it. Surprised to see Saber apparently developing it, but Timeshift was fun (and had sticky grenades!) so I'm sure the remake is in safe hands.

But if this is true, then could it mean that Halo will indeed go down the route of CoD? With 343 bringing out one game every two years, and Saber Interactive filling the gaps with a Halo of their own?

Just a thought.

Honestly I'm pretty bummed out that there's no mention what-so-ever that it will hit PC.

Maybe I'm being naive to expect that the a remake of the original Halo, which was intended for PC, will be Xbox360 only...

Story spoiler:

Spoiler
Regardless of which system it'll be on. I'll be getting it. I absolutely loved the original game, and in my opinion it remains the best of the series. As long as they don't fudge up the story and the emergence of the Flood, which was perfect. I'll be getting it.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 04, 2011, 10:33:10 PM
A Halo: CE remake?

http://www.qwantz.com/index.php (http://www.qwantz.com/index.php)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Feb 04, 2011, 11:36:30 PM
That disembodied voice was a bit of a twat.  :D

Quote from: Lone Warrior on Feb 04, 2011, 10:18:47 PM
Honestly I'm pretty bummed out that there's no mention what-so-ever that it will hit PC.

Maybe I'm being naive to expect that the a remake of the original Halo, which was intended for PC, will be Xbox360 only...

You never know, history may repeat and it could get a later PC release.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 04, 2011, 11:37:37 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Feb 04, 2011, 11:36:30 PM
That disembodied voice was a bit of a twat.  :D

He's the Devil, mang.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Feb 04, 2011, 11:43:41 PM
So he is. Must've blacked out during the opening lines.

Well then, that would certainly go some way in explaining his twattiness. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 05, 2011, 01:41:25 AM
He's based on a guy Ryan North met on the bus, who would talk about video games with a soulsucking monotone.

So there you go.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 05, 2011, 03:00:13 AM
CE Remake should be cool. A great way for 343 to get settled before jumping into their first major project.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 05, 2011, 06:19:16 AM
It's not 343 though, read the last page!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lone Warrior on Feb 05, 2011, 01:32:03 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Feb 04, 2011, 11:36:30 PM
You never know, history may repeat and it could get a later PC release.

As long as it isn't a horribly bad port like Halo 2 Vista. I'm ok with it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 05, 2011, 08:26:47 PM
So.....
Game night?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 07, 2011, 08:29:24 AM
Quote from: Lone Warrior on Feb 05, 2011, 01:32:03 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Feb 04, 2011, 11:36:30 PM
You never know, history may repeat and it could get a later PC release.

As long as it isn't a horribly bad port like Halo 2 Vista. I'm ok with it.

I never understood what made it a bad port?

And I don't mind a remake as long as it's good and isn't retailed for the usual full amount. And besides, 343 isn't a development company anyway? They just oversee it all, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lone Warrior on Feb 07, 2011, 06:07:05 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 07, 2011, 08:29:24 AM
Quote from: Lone Warrior on Feb 05, 2011, 01:32:03 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Feb 04, 2011, 11:36:30 PM
You never know, history may repeat and it could get a later PC release.

As long as it isn't a horribly bad port like Halo 2 Vista. I'm ok with it.

I never understood what made it a bad port?

And I don't mind a remake as long as it's good and isn't retailed for the usual full amount. And besides, 343 isn't a development company anyway? They just oversee it all, right?

I'm not entirely sure what 343 is doing, but as far as I'm aware they're instructed with making and overseeing the construction of new Halo games.

What made Halo 2 Vista such a bad port is a really broad question. I think it could range from the fact that people hacked it within a weeks. The Editing Kit for it was absolutely rubbish, and the fact that some of the keymaps (e.g Press 'X' to continue) were left the same as for the Xbox. So often the end case was Press 'A' to continue when you were using a keyboard, and not an xbox controller.

From personal experience with it, I can say the major let-downs in my opinion were the lack of functionality in the Editing Kit and the 'clunkiness' of controls. Both when using Mouse and Keyboard and the Xbox controller.

Focusing on the Editing Kit for now, which appears to be the major gripe with everyone. The fact that it was entirely stripped of all abilities except for importing maps. While the remaining parts such as 'AI' or adding in custom models/textures/sounds/effects/e.t.c were completely eradicated. A final 'tease' by the people who modified the tool was to leave the ability to see these functions in the kit, but if you were to select them, it would just read that the function was locked.

There have been many attempts to unlock the codes for it, but the fact that the game was such a bad port in many other aspects got rid of the hope that someone would. The only person I know from memory that did major work on the Editing Kit was Kornman00. A coder/modder for Halo:Custom Edition.

Finally, there's an 'Open letter' on a Halo and other game forum which I believe outlines the main problems behind the game.

The link is here:
http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?6854-Buyer-s-Remorse-An-open-letter-to-the-devs-of-H2V (http://www.modacity.net/forums/showthread.php?6854-Buyer-s-Remorse-An-open-letter-to-the-devs-of-H2V)

I'll be honest, when I first read it, I didn't believe half the stuff it said. So I went out and bought the game myself.

Please don't mis-understand me though. The game itself was good, like its Xbox counterpart. But the lack of functionality for PC really killed it in my opinion.

Oh and having to pay to play Online for a pc game that isn't an MMO sucks aswell.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 11, 2011, 01:52:57 PM
I'm fed up of waiting for my local. I'm down Notts tomorrow so I'm gonna swing by Waterstones and pick up a copy of Cryptum. I've almost finished reading Evolutions Vol 2. I've been very happy with the 2 novels, only disliking Hotel Palace (I think it was).

I've also been replaying Wars. I love that game and the CGI scenes are amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 11, 2011, 07:42:25 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 11, 2011, 01:52:57 PM
I'm fed up of waiting for my local. I'm down Notts tomorrow so I'm gonna swing by Waterstones and pick up a copy of Cryptum. I've almost finished reading Evolutions Vol 2. I've been very happy with the 2 novels, only disliking Hotel Palace (I think it was).

I've also been replaying Wars. I love that game and the CGI scenes are amazing.

Completely agreed with your dislike of Palace Hotel (though the concept of Chief meeting an old friend was cool, I hated the contradictions) and Wars. I love the game! Do you play online?

I am going to start reading Dr. Halsey's Journal tonight. Maybe I'll get Cryptum soon.

EDIT: Which Evolutions story would you say that you enjoyed the most? Mine is probably Human Weakness. It makes me really happy that Karen Traviss is writing the next three books after the Forerunner trilogy!

EDIT2: Wow, I just finished reading Dr. Halsey's Journal, and it is amazing. Simply amazing. Arguably one of the best things to come out of the Halo franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 12, 2011, 09:41:19 AM
I wanted to link this here for obvious reasons.
Join in! It's in 9 hours :laugh: :-\ :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 12, 2011, 10:58:03 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 12, 2011, 09:41:19 AM
I wanted to link this here for obvious reasons.
Join in! It's in 9 hours :laugh: :-\ :P

You.. you didn't link anything. :D

I'll do it for you.

AvPGalaxy Halo Reach Game Nights (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=37517.0)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 12, 2011, 04:12:59 PM
Barring unforeseen circumstances, I'll be there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 12, 2011, 05:19:34 PM
Well it didn't go to plan. Waterstones didn't have it in - it's not on their website either. Forbidden Planet only sold the comics which I've got all of. Boooo!

I couldn't get into Palace initially because I kept trying to place it into the game. I went on Halopedian and found out it was a loose retelling and disliked it even more. Then the end of it...I was like *sigh* No thanks. John shouldn't be able to remember his childhood.

As for my favorite story...I've enjoyed Impossible Life of Preston Cole, Human Weaknesses (completely agree. Am glad she's doing the next set) and I'm currently reading The Return which I'm loving too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 12, 2011, 06:37:52 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 12, 2011, 05:19:34 PM
Well it didn't go to plan. Waterstones didn't have it in - it's not on their website either. Forbidden Planet only sold the comics which I've got all of. Boooo!

I couldn't get into Palace initially because I kept trying to place it into the game. I went on Halopedian and found out it was a loose retelling and disliked it even more. Then the end of it...I was like *sigh* No thanks. John shouldn't be able to remember his childhood.

As for my favorite story...I've enjoyed Impossible Life of Preston Cole, Human Weaknesses (completely agree. Am glad she's doing the next set) and I'm currently reading The Return which I'm loving too.

Yep, Palace was the only one I couldn't really get into.

Were you by any chance a fan of Legends? I enjoyed all but Odd One Out (simply because it was a wasted spot on the disc), although there were certain stylistic elements that I wasn't a fan of. Anyways, did you pick up that Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian is a somewhat sequel to Prototype from Legends?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 12, 2011, 06:42:23 PM
I've ordered Cryptum online. £17. Pricey book but I guess that's down to the hardback. And yeah, I love Legends - apart from Odd One Out for the same reasons. Could have been something better. I just wish they'd do a feature length CGI Halo movie.

And yeah, I had noticed that little nod.

I sure hope they release the Motion Comics at some point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 12, 2011, 06:43:42 PM
Yeah, the motion comics would be cool to buy. The only ones that I watched were The Return and Midnight. I should watch the one about the Flood (name slips my mind at the moment).

I'm going on live now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 12, 2011, 06:46:14 PM
I only saw Midnight. I need to find the rest.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 13, 2011, 08:09:12 PM
Hicks, thinking back at what you said about how good a CGI movie would be, I was thinking. I would love a Harvest story, based on the book, done in CGI. It would look great, Johnson would be a really cool main character, and it would make a great prequel to Halo Wars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 14, 2011, 01:37:04 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 13, 2011, 08:09:12 PM
Hicks, thinking back at what you said about how good a CGI movie would be, I was thinking. I would love a Harvest story, based on the book, done in CGI. It would look great, Johnson would be a really cool main character, and it would make a great prequel to Halo Wars.

+10000

For that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 14, 2011, 01:40:01 AM
I say that they should make a game where you play as the Marines.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 14, 2011, 01:42:59 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 14, 2011, 01:40:01 AM
I say that they should make a game where you play as the Marines.

Its called ODST!!!!!!!!  :laugh:


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 14, 2011, 03:19:31 AM
Actual marines not ODST's that got so beefed up they were practically Spartans.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 14, 2011, 03:25:19 AM
I would love a survival horror game where you play as the marine from Halo CE that was the original reclaimer before Master Chief. The one who's body is found by the Chief in The Flood.

Imagine how scary the Flood would be from the perspective of a marine. Plus, if they really do remake Halo CE, then that can be an extra mini campaign that comes with it, to help justify the price.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Feb 14, 2011, 03:53:51 AM
My Faviourate Playable Halo Characters are proboably: Noble Six and The Rookie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 14, 2011, 04:57:27 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 14, 2011, 03:25:19 AM
I would love a survival horror game where you play as the marine from Halo CE that was the original reclaimer before Master Chief. The one who's body is found by the Chief in The Flood.

Imagine how scary the Flood would be from the perspective of a marine. Plus, if they really do remake Halo CE, then that can be an extra mini campaign that comes with it, to help justify the price.
Most anti-climactic ending ever. There is literally no way getting swarmed and killed by The Flood after navigating a level you've already been through (Halo: CE) can prove to be a proper dramatic ending. It'd just seem like a handicapped re-run of Halo CE where you know the ending, which unlike Reach's, would be disappointing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 14, 2011, 07:57:47 PM
New Map Pack Trailer!!!

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/halo-reach-shows-of-the-upcoming-defiant-map-pack/ (http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/halo-reach-shows-of-the-upcoming-defiant-map-pack/)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGdzihZV-IQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGdzihZV-IQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 14, 2011, 08:28:00 PM
Aw man. Those maps look great.

All work and no Live makes Sticks a dull boy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 14, 2011, 08:31:00 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Feb 14, 2011, 08:28:00 PM
Aw man. Those maps look great.

All work and no Live makes Sticks a dull boy.

:(

I think (but I'm not sure) that these maps were made by 343, not Bungie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 14, 2011, 08:33:23 PM
Seriously? That seems off.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 14, 2011, 08:35:59 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Feb 14, 2011, 08:33:23 PM
Seriously? That seems off.

well 343did say that they will continue with Reach when Bungie stops.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 14, 2011, 08:38:43 PM
I thought 343 were talking about future Halo games, not current ones. I was under the impression that Bungie would have a team to support Reach for the next few years. Don't quote me on that, though. I'll have to check the next weekly update.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 14, 2011, 08:48:16 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 14, 2011, 07:57:47 PM
New Map Pack Trailer!!!

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/halo-reach-shows-of-the-upcoming-defiant-map-pack/ (http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/halo-reach-shows-of-the-upcoming-defiant-map-pack/)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGdzihZV-IQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGdzihZV-IQ#ws)

:o

MUST HAVE.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 15, 2011, 01:40:54 AM
Sticks why can't you get live?
No money?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 15, 2011, 01:46:04 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 14, 2011, 08:31:00 PM
:(

I think (but I'm not sure) that these maps were made by 343, not Bungie.
Nope, that would be Certain Affinity, which works in close partnership with Bungie, sharing developers.

They work closely with Bungie on the post-launch DLC, as they have since Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 15, 2011, 01:47:11 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 15, 2011, 01:40:54 AM
Sticks why can't you get live?
No money?

No time, no money, not to mention I'm a complete incompetent, and I tend to procrastinate.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 01:50:15 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 15, 2011, 01:46:04 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 14, 2011, 08:31:00 PM
:(

I think (but I'm not sure) that these maps were made by 343, not Bungie.
Nope, that would be Certain Affinity, which works in close partnership with Bungie, sharing developers.

They work closely with Bungie on the post-launch DLC, as they have since Halo 2.

Ahh, I see. I know 343 themselves didn't make it, as they have no game designers yet, right? So did Certain Affinity make the maps for Bungie or 343?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 15, 2011, 01:59:31 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 01:50:15 AM
So did Certain Affinity make the maps for Bungie or 343?
Certain Affinity, but they were working with the same Bungie designers as usual. They just do the coding, and all that techincal stuff.

"All that technical stuff". I just said that. Jesus H Christ.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 02:00:46 AM
Ahh, I see. Makes sense.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 15, 2011, 02:01:34 AM
I don't even care. I'm getting them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 15, 2011, 02:03:23 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 15, 2011, 02:01:34 AM
I don't even care. I'm getting them.
Nobody was ever saying that was a negative in the slightest; they've been doing this since Halo 2. Some of the DLC maps are my favorites (though Headlong will be forever my very favorite).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 15, 2011, 02:05:26 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 15, 2011, 01:59:31 AM
"All that technical stuff".

Half the reason I don't have Live, right there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 15, 2011, 02:07:32 AM
I mainly just have live to get DLC's for my games, I hardly play with other people, not that I don't like multiplayer, its just a lot of times I'm a solo gamer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 02:11:42 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Feb 15, 2011, 02:07:32 AM
I mainly just have live to get DLC's for my games, I hardly play with other people, not that I don't like multiplayer, its just a lot of times I'm a solo gamer.

Same, in a sense. I buy games for story. Multiplayer is an added bonus.

But that map pack...that music...*drools*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 15, 2011, 02:14:49 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 02:11:42 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Feb 15, 2011, 02:07:32 AM
I mainly just have live to get DLC's for my games, I hardly play with other people, not that I don't like multiplayer, its just a lot of times I'm a solo gamer.

Same, in a sense. I buy games for story. Multiplayer is an added bonus.

But that map pack...that music...*drools*

Oh don't get me wrong I'll get the map pack to play with you guys.  ;D


But yeah mainly I have live for story, i could careless about multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 15, 2011, 02:20:22 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 02:11:42 AM
But that map pack...that music...*drools*
Dat everything
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 15, 2011, 08:21:48 AM
Yay. New maps. They look pretty interesting. Shall be buying.

Also, my Cryptum arrived. It's so unlike any of the other Halo media. And I can't put it down.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 11:40:52 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 15, 2011, 08:21:48 AM
Yay. New maps. They look pretty interesting. Shall be buying.

Also, my Cryptum arrived. It's so unlike any of the other Halo media. And I can't put it down.

Would you say that it is worth tge extra money?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 15, 2011, 07:47:34 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 15, 2011, 02:03:23 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 15, 2011, 02:01:34 AM
I don't even care. I'm getting them.
Nobody was ever saying that was a negative in the slightest; they've been doing this since Halo 2. Some of the DLC maps are my favorites (though Headlong will be forever my very favorite).
I never meant to imply I saw it as a negative. I meant I don't care who made it, I'm buying them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 08:03:27 PM
Anyone else find it odd that the DLC is only worth 150 gamerscore? I though all DLCs were 200. Not that I care, just wondering.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 15, 2011, 08:20:42 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 08:03:27 PM
Anyone else find it odd that the DLC is only worth 150 gamerscore? I though all DLCs were 200. Not that I care, just wondering.

you mean xbox points not score, because if my score gets subtracted i'd be pissed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 15, 2011, 08:34:22 PM
No, as in all the achievements add up to 150 points.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 08:46:39 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 15, 2011, 08:34:22 PM
No, as in all the achievements add up to 150 points.

Right, gamerscore. It is going to cost 800 micro$oft points ($10)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 15, 2011, 08:56:33 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 11:40:52 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 15, 2011, 08:21:48 AM
Yay. New maps. They look pretty interesting. Shall be buying.

Also, my Cryptum arrived. It's so unlike any of the other Halo media. And I can't put it down.

Would you say that it is worth tge extra money?

Cryptum? So far I'm loving it. Very very different. I'll give you an informed decision when I'm done.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 15, 2011, 09:05:18 PM
Hey hicks why is your avi X'd out on my end?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 09:34:10 PM
I can't see an av at all

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 15, 2011, 08:56:33 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 11:40:52 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 15, 2011, 08:21:48 AM
Yay. New maps. They look pretty interesting. Shall be buying.

Also, my Cryptum arrived. It's so unlike any of the other Halo media. And I can't put it down.

Would you say that it is worth tge extra money?

Cryptum? So far I'm loving it. Very very different. I'll give you an informed decision when I'm done.

Sounds great! Maybe I should pass on Evolutions 1 and 2, stick with my original Evolutions, and pick up Cryptum. I can't wait to hear what you have to say about it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 16, 2011, 07:18:35 AM
New helmets found in the trailer by Bungie.net
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi836.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz289%2FxxoACEoxx%2FCondemned_Action8.jpg&hash=df4c05398a54728740515c35de0ccc44f4588354)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi836.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz289%2FxxoACEoxx%2FCondemned_Action-8_enlarged.jpg&hash=51b028e3d33bc71af44e15b15db25b0e3670a359)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi836.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz289%2FxxoACEoxx%2FCondemned_Action2.jpg&hash=e18b3248bfc5deda98e6f333a3e89085c861e748)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi836.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fzz289%2FxxoACEoxx%2FCondemned_Action-2_enlarged.jpg&hash=47a985462ef7dc9bcb1c42f49cdbd0e1b15ba91e)
A new Helmet and a new Chest. Me like.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 16, 2011, 12:54:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 15, 2011, 09:34:10 PM
Sounds great! Maybe I should pass on Evolutions 1 and 2, stick with my original Evolutions, and pick up Cryptum. I can't wait to hear what you have to say about it!

I'd say that'd probably be best. You can always buy the seperate volumes at a later date.

Well I finished Cryptum. It was an extremely addictive read. Took me about 3 days. It was also completely unlike anything I expected. It's nothing like any of the other Halo media. It's representation of the Forerunner and the events leading upto Halo is completely unexpected. It does retcon some aspects of the Terminals so that might annoy those who really loved the Terminal but I didn't try and find them so it doesn't bother me.

I'm happy I spent the money on it. I'd recommend others to read it too. Just be warned...it's so very different.

EDIT: I scratched out this review at work today:

I'm a huge fan of the Halo literature. In fact, it was Eric Nylund's fantastic novel The Fall of Reach that solidified my love and interest in the series. So I eagerly await each release of a novel or a comic, pouncing it on it like an AI staved of knowledge. They offer 343 Industries an opportunity to delve deeper into the history and lore of the series than the games ever could do. My excitement at the announcement of the Forerunner trilogy isn't hard to imagine. I bet many of you felt the same.

Until now we've had very little knowledge of the Forerunners. Odd hints and tips dropped in the novels, the games and etc. The most we'd ever had was in the Terminals in Halo 3. I had no idea what to expect when Cryptum finally made its way into my hands. I'd avoided the previews and only glanced at the discussion threads as I awaited my copy. What Cryptum gave me was unlike anything I had expected to find.

Cryptum is the story of a young Forerunner called Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting. It's told from his first person perspective as he finds himself trapped in a series of events set in motion by the Librarian, forever entangling him with the Didact. Those of you who are familiar with the Terminals will recognize those names.

It does retcon some of what the Terminals had revealed but nothing particularly drastic. The basics are in there but the details are different. In fact, Cryptum took a lot of what I thought I knew about the Forerunners, the image I had built up in my head of them, and completely twisted it and distorted it to completely surprise me. What we'd known prior to Cryptum was barely a scratch upon the surface.

Whereas the previous Halo novels have been more about war and survival, Cryptum started off as an adventure. For Born it was all about this adventure that eventually led into a huge mystery and then became a political conflict and finally culminated into conflict. It was a series of events that continued to escalate.  Much in the same way Born grew and matured throughout the novel.

The Forerunners have an interesting way of growth and maturity. It's not just age, it's about methods and rituals and technology that changes appearance, mental pathways and inherent knowledge. His is in many ways the reader. He begins the novel as a youngster, ignorant in the ways of the Forerunners, much as we the reader are unaware of much of their society and history.

The Librarian is absent for much of the novel but the Didact plays a large part throughout the majority of the novel. He is our window into the past and into the adult society of the Forerunners. Cryptum isn't actually the beginning of the story. It is set over 300 years after the Flood are first encountered by the Forerunners and after 50 years since the first Halo was tested.

By the end of the novel we're left with as many questions as we got answers. Cryptum certainly revealed a lot about this time in the franchise's past but it's also opened up a whole new mystery through these details. The first and foremost, for me at least, is given what we've learnt about humanity and their relation with the Forerunners why do we eventually became the Reclaimers. Why are we able to access their technology given what happened between our races.

I'd wager Born has something to do with this. But I wont spoil that.

And of course, the bombshell ending. Greg Bear sure left us with a treat on the very last page. The very last paragraph even. Those few sentences have created more mystery than possibly the rest of the novel combined. Greg Bear, what a tease.

As I turned those last pages, I didn't want it to end. I'd learned so much and had so many more questions to ask. Cryptum was unlike any other Halo novel I'd read which is something I fear may cause people to turn their nose at the novel. Also those who prefer the Terminals may dislike the discrepancies within Cryptum.

I'm reluctant to give it a numerical score (as I think I will for most of these reviews) but I will say I thoroughly enjoyed the novel. I struggled to put it down, I'd read it at work, when I got home. I just wanted to find out more. And I know the wait for the 2nd novel will be agonizing. Those of you who are interested in the Forerunner period and the history of the franchise will enjoy Halo: Cryptum. Just be sure to go into it with an open mind and an expectation that this isn't Halo as we've known it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2011, 08:59:47 PM
Sounds great Hicks! I definitely need to get it! And from the sounds of it, I'm happy its going to be a trilogy!

And even if there are any contradictions with Legends Origins I, that can just be said it is due to Cortana's rampancy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 17, 2011, 12:50:07 PM
Inded. That was something that O'Connor had stated in the Origin's commentary too.

Somethings I disliked about the novel was how short it was and the price of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2011, 09:16:03 PM
hey guys. You've probably never heard of this unless you regularly visit the Halo Waypoint Forums like me and Corporal Hicks, but there is a Halo fanfilm in the works called Halo: Faith. It follows a group of Spartan IIs and Marines during the fall of Reach. They just recently announced that shooting starts in March, the teaser releases April 30th, and that three members of the special effects crew and an actor worked on Avatar.

Here is the link to the film's facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032#!/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032#!/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: predxeno on Feb 22, 2011, 09:17:19 PM
Thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2011, 09:20:30 PM
No problem. Just spreading the word, since the stuff they released looks awesome. Those Elite heads and Spartan armor look great!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 22, 2011, 09:52:41 PM
If I had Facebook, or knew how to use it, I'd 'like' that page, or whatever it is you do on FB. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Feb 22, 2011, 09:58:14 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2011, 09:16:03 PM
hey guys. You've probably never heard of this unless you regularly visit the Halo Waypoint Forums like me and Corporal Hicks, but there is a Halo fanfilm in the works called Halo: Faith. It follows a group of Spartan IIs and Marines during the fall of Reach. They just recently announced that shooting starts in March, the teaser releases April 30th, and that three members of the special effects crew and an actor worked on Avatar.

Here is the link to the film's facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032#!/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032#!/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032)

Oh man that looks amazing, especially for a fan made movie :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2011, 10:11:42 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Feb 22, 2011, 09:52:41 PM
If I had Facebook, or knew how to use it, I'd 'like' that page, or whatever it is you do on FB. :D

haha, I made some of my friends like it, because they said once they REACHed (haha, pun) 500 likes, they would post some new information. Which they did :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 22, 2011, 10:17:19 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2011, 09:16:03 PM
hey guys. You've probably never heard of this unless you regularly visit the Halo Waypoint Forums like me and Corporal Hicks, but there is a Halo fanfilm in the works called Halo: Faith. It follows a group of Spartan IIs and Marines during the fall of Reach. They just recently announced that shooting starts in March, the teaser releases April 30th, and that three members of the special effects crew and an actor worked on Avatar.

Here is the link to the film's facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032#!/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032#!/pages/Halo-Faith/181345861889032)

f**k yea! I liked it on the FB.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 22, 2011, 11:48:30 PM
Shame Pete Mander's is involved. Hopefully he does nothing other than the effects.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2011, 11:51:27 PM
I saw your post on the Waypoint forums...what AVP film did he do? Was it SEED? I heard terrible things about that one, but have yet to watch it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 22, 2011, 11:54:24 PM
Yeah, SEED. The suits look good but it's a f**king awful film. Nothing more than an FX reel for him really.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2011, 11:56:46 PM
Great...And this looks amazing visually as well...

Did the premise for SEED sound good, or was it terrible from the start? Because the premise of this sounds good. Another group of Spartans, these being SIIs, on Reach at the same time Noble Team was.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 23, 2011, 12:10:01 AM
Watch it, make your mind up -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8PG8mYZJXU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8PG8mYZJXU#ws)

But then Manders was heavily involved in the writing and editing and directing of S.E.E.D IIRC.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 23, 2011, 01:12:55 AM
I'll be sure to check that out.

Also, in better news, I found out that another Halo fanfilm is in the works! Operation Chasity!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Chastity/354203700105#!/pages/Operation-Chastity/354203700105?sk=wall (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Operation-Chastity/354203700105#!/pages/Operation-Chastity/354203700105?sk=wall)
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.operationchastity.com%2F&h=74d90 (http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.operationchastity.com%2F&h=74d90)

If Micro$oft is going to make a Halo movie, they better do it fast, because between live action shorts and fanfilms, I am perfectly content at the moment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 23, 2011, 02:48:40 AM
If there's zero interest from mainstream audiences, don't hold your breath.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 24, 2011, 06:48:54 PM
Mona Lisa motion comic coming soon!
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/blog/the-mona-lisa-coming-soon/17524 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/blog/the-mona-lisa-coming-soon/17524)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 27, 2011, 04:54:03 PM
Which Halo novels can you guys recommend? I've already read Ghosts of Onyx and I'm definitely picking up Cryptum. Are there any good ones about ODST?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 27, 2011, 04:56:34 PM
Cole Protocol has ODST in but I'm not keen on that novel. I do recommend Fall of Reach, First Strike and Contact Harvest.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 27, 2011, 07:08:59 PM
The Flood also has a couple ODST segments if I recall correctly, but it is the most boring novel if you played Combat Evolved. It is just an adaptation of that game.

If you want a great ODST story, pick up Halo Evolutions. One of the short stories in there is about an ODST, and it is amazing!

Also, I like Cole Protocol, though it was different than the other stories. Not for everyone, but not bad.


I still need to get Cryptum, and then eventually update to the newer versions of Evolutions. I'm going to skip the rereleases of the original 3, since I heard that nothing was really changed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 27, 2011, 07:27:29 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 27, 2011, 07:08:59 PM
The Flood also has a couple ODST segments if I recall correctly, but it is the most boring novel if you played Combat Evolved. It is just an adaptation of that game.

If you want a great ODST story, pick up Halo Evolutions. One of the short stories in there is about an ODST, and it is amazing!

Also, I like Cole Protocol, though it was different than the other stories. Not for everyone, but not bad.


I still need to get Cryptum, and then eventually update to the newer versions of Evolutions. I'm going to skip the rereleases of the original 3, since I heard that nothing was really changed.

I love Cole Protocol.

But yeah your right about the flood, it is the one book I like the least because its pretty much the same as the first game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 27, 2011, 07:29:25 PM
I think the best parts of The Flood were the parts without Master Chief. His parts read like a how to beat the game guide, and were easily predictable because I already beat the game. The scene with characters that were barely touched on in the game were really well written and helped expand on what made the game great!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Feb 27, 2011, 07:35:57 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have an announcement to make. One which may shock some of you.

Ahem...

I think Reach may have converted me. That is all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 27, 2011, 07:36:45 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Feb 27, 2011, 07:35:57 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have an announcement to make. One which may shock some of you.

Ahem...

I think Reach may have converted me. That is all.


From what I heard thrusday or was it friday, I'm not shocked lol.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 27, 2011, 07:38:12 PM
Reach brought back the good ole days, for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 27, 2011, 07:39:06 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Feb 27, 2011, 07:35:57 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have an announcement to make. One which may shock some of you.

Ahem...

I think Reach may have converted me. That is all.
Yush.
*A huge voice suddenly comes from a halo ring in the distance*
Almost are your mods are belonging to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 04:09:02 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Feb 27, 2011, 07:35:57 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, I have an announcement to make. One which may shock some of you.

Ahem...

I think Reach may have converted me. That is all.

You belong to Helghan and Vekta. Do not deny your true calling, soldier.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 04:14:02 AM
And you!
Why you no get on Xbox?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 04:14:57 AM
I should've thought it was quite clear.

Quote from: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 04:09:02 AM
You belong to Helghan and Vekta. Do not deny your true calling, soldier.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 28, 2011, 04:55:53 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Feb 27, 2011, 07:35:57 PM
I think Reach may have converted me. That is all.
Ha. Told you there was more to it than "Pew, pew, lasers, robots, laser, pew, pew".

Also, on the topic of the novels, Cole Protocol, The Flood, and The Fall of Reach were my favorites.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 28, 2011, 05:03:25 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 28, 2011, 04:55:53 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Feb 27, 2011, 07:35:57 PM
I think Reach may have converted me. That is all.
Ha. Told you there was more to it than "Pew, pew, lasers, robots, laser, pew, pew".

Also, on the topic of the novels, Cole Protocol, The Flood, and The Fall of Reach were my favorites.

I really liked FOR and CP too. I loved the non Master Chief parts of The Flood, for the reasons stated above. But Ghosts of Onyx wad probably my fxvorite of tbd bunch.
My favorite Halo story is probably Human Weakmess from Evolutions, though. Loved everything about it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 28, 2011, 05:05:36 AM
My former XBL gamertag was "Zamamee-569".

Zamamee was so goddamn awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Feb 28, 2011, 05:11:31 AM
"You're a loose cannon, Zuka! I'm taking you off the case!"

Like he cared. 'Zamamee had alien balls.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 28, 2011, 05:13:58 AM
I really need to play with you guys, I don't even know why I haven't yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 05:16:35 AM
Saturday ShadowPred, Saturday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 28, 2011, 05:18:05 AM
Saturday? Yeah, I think I can do that. Well, make sure to send me a message when you guys are having a game night.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 05:20:36 AM
Every week man.
Your here in CA with me so it's at 11am on Saturdays.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 28, 2011, 05:22:54 AM
I'll be awake long before then, so I'm good. I'll be sure to be on, so just send an invite, either one of you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 05:31:38 AM
Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 28, 2011, 05:34:02 AM
I will begin practicing my skills this week, been rusty for so many months, not sure if I can be as useful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 05:38:07 AM
I'll play with ya if I have free time, its mostly for fun though so usefulness isn't really important, ask Ghoul and Dragomorph how we were when we played today :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 28, 2011, 09:04:10 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 05:38:07 AM
I'll play with ya if I have free time, its mostly for fun though so usefulness isn't really important, ask Ghoul and Dragomorph how we were when we played today :laugh:

Hey we won the majority of the matches although you kept on shooting me in the fricken face! Although we were on the same team!


You and spacemariens sure love to kill your own team mates!!!!!!!!!!!


Fitz, will blow your brians out or smack you with a hammer and marines will get you with nades even when there's no enemies around.


Drago morph, killed me once by mistake.



Good times though lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 28, 2011, 11:48:39 AM
Fitz was great at betraying when I played Griffball with him, too :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 28, 2011, 01:46:34 PM
Teamkilling? I partake in no such thing, it's my one pet peeve with online gaming, once someone starts doing that, I'm gone.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Feb 28, 2011, 01:48:36 PM
Can't wait for the next gamenight :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 28, 2011, 03:04:08 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Feb 28, 2011, 01:46:34 PM
Teamkilling? I partake in no such thing, it's my one pet peeve with online gaming, once someone starts doing that, I'm gone.

Hard to avoid in Grifball.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 28, 2011, 03:57:12 PM
I will spectate that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 28, 2011, 07:27:42 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Feb 28, 2011, 01:46:34 PM
Teamkilling? I partake in no such thing, it's my one pet peeve with online gaming, once someone starts doing that, I'm gone.

It doesn't happen much nowadays I find. It was a huge problem with CS back in the day but in games like Killzone and Battlefield it never happens.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Feb 28, 2011, 08:13:03 PM
God, I just had a flashback to the original Gears of War multiplayer.

*Thousand yard stare*

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 28, 2011, 09:17:23 PM
I ordered a couple Halo ActionClix Marines on ebay. I may want to set up a little Believe styled diorama. Im not as big a fan of the Red and Blue multiplayer figures as I am the campaign ones.

The Noble Team set looks amazing!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 28, 2011, 10:13:48 PM
Haha, you should get some Alien and Predator ones and make an Aliens vs Predator vs Halo. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 28, 2011, 10:17:12 PM
I would love to get some of those! The games aren't compatible (Halo is ActionClix, and AVP is HorrorClix.), but they would look cool set up together.

I should look into getting a couple if I find them lose, the packages are kind of expensive.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Feb 28, 2011, 10:31:12 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Feb 28, 2011, 08:13:03 PM
God, I just had a flashback to the original Gears of War multiplayer.

*Thousand yard stare*

You too, huh?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 28, 2011, 10:59:33 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Feb 28, 2011, 01:46:34 PM
Teamkilling? I partake in no such thing, it's my one pet peeve with online gaming, once someone starts doing that, I'm gone.

Don't worry as long as you stay behind fitz you should be fine.  ;D


He doesn't mean to, and its a tick off for me too, but i can understand an accident and with fitz its always a freak accident. lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 11:17:36 PM
Especially that headshit!
We were in the elevator room and a dude came up.
I took two shots at him, the first one I missed then I shot again as ghoul stood up from crouching beside the lift.
The dude moved to the side and my shot hot ghouls face. Since it was Swat that didn't work out so well.

That was the only time! Besides Grifball, and as Hicks said, it's unavoidable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Feb 28, 2011, 11:20:32 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 11:17:36 PM
Especially that headshit!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2FDeadpool%2520Scans%2520etc%2F00008bsb-1.jpg&hash=d0230c584b1886745f8757ad5352204678db2069)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 11:23:38 PM
How the f**k did the IPod not auto-correct that?
Lol I and O are right next to each other.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Feb 28, 2011, 11:32:12 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 28, 2011, 11:17:36 PM
Especially that headshit!
We were in the elevator room and a dude came up.
I took two shots at him, the first one I missed then I shot again as ghoul stood up from crouching beside the lift.
The dude moved to the side and my shot hot ghouls face. Since it was Swat that didn't work out so well.

That was the only time! Besides Grifball, and as Hicks said, it's unavoidable.


There was two more in swat! Happened the same way though. hahaha.


Best way to stop a freak death with fitz is make sure his back is FACING YOU!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 28, 2011, 11:49:32 PM
But Fitz, you managed to get me in Griffball during an assassination! :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 01, 2011, 12:45:44 AM
That was the shockwave!
I was swinging at a dude in front of us.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 01, 2011, 01:45:08 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 01, 2011, 12:45:44 AM
That was the shockwave!
I was swinging at a dude in front of us.

haha, I know Fitz, I know :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Mar 02, 2011, 08:45:19 AM
Hey guys I was just playing reach with a friend and I couldn't help but realize how badly I want to hug a grunt.  ???


Would you guys hug a grunt if it didn't try to kill you or that its breath didn't smell like farts?


I have no idea why but I find them cute, specailly when they freak out and blow up there allies when they should be trying to kill you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 02, 2011, 02:18:53 PM
How do you know what their breath smells like?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Mar 02, 2011, 03:07:53 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 02, 2011, 02:18:53 PM
How do you know what their breath smells like?

They breath methane supposedly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 02, 2011, 07:59:27 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 02, 2011, 02:18:53 PM
How do you know what their breath smells like?
It mentions how they smell like shit in the novels.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 02, 2011, 10:17:15 PM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Mar 02, 2011, 03:07:53 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 02, 2011, 02:18:53 PM
How do you know what their breath smells like?

They breath methane supposedly.

Yep, that big canister on their back is full of methane. That's why they make pretty explosions when they die in  Reach :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 02, 2011, 11:18:57 PM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Mar 02, 2011, 03:07:53 PM
They breath methane supposedly.

Methane's not the gas that smells, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 02, 2011, 11:20:02 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Mar 02, 2011, 11:18:57 PM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Mar 02, 2011, 03:07:53 PM
They breath methane supposedly.

Methane's not the gas that smells, though.

Still, Sweeps mentioned that the books mention their terrible breath.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Mar 02, 2011, 11:34:36 PM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Mar 02, 2011, 08:45:19 AM
Hey guys I was just playing reach with a friend and I couldn't help but realize how badly I want to hug a grunt. ???


Would you guys hug a grunt if it didn't try to kill you or that its breath didn't smell like farts?


I have no idea why but I find them cute, specailly when they freak out and blow up there allies when they should be trying to kill you.

You are not alone my friend, you are not alone :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 03, 2011, 01:29:51 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Mar 02, 2011, 08:45:19 AM
Hey guys I was just playing reach with a friend and I couldn't help but realize how badly I want to hug a grunt.  ???


Would you guys hug a grunt if it didn't try to kill you or that its breath didn't smell like farts?


I have no idea why but I find them cute, specailly when they freak out and blow up there allies when they should be trying to kill you.



Then you'll go crazy for one in here. Even I want a Grunt of my own after seeing this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj1y080yIEs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj1y080yIEs#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 03, 2011, 01:47:14 AM
That grunt was so cute! It needs to be a .gif! :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 03, 2011, 01:52:10 AM
I'll make one tomorrow. Along with some Stacey Nelkin gifs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 03, 2011, 01:57:42 AM
Haha, really!?! Shadow, you are awesome!

You win the Coulson SHIELD (heh heh, shield :P ) of approval!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 03, 2011, 02:05:39 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 03, 2011, 01:57:42 AM
Haha, really!?! Shadow, you are awesome!

You win the Coulson SHIELD (heh heh, shield :P ) of approval!


OMG, honestly6 I am going to make that as well. The next few days I'll be busy making all sorts of awesome stuff now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 03, 2011, 02:12:20 AM
A Coulson SHIELD ( ;) ) of approval?

Well, here it is, guys! I can see the future! That's right, bow down.
*I see that you will all refuse to ow*

WELL FINE, BE LIKE THAT! When the world is about to end, I'm not letting you in my bunker.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Mar 03, 2011, 03:43:33 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Mar 03, 2011, 01:29:51 AM
Quote from: The Ghoul on Mar 02, 2011, 08:45:19 AM
Hey guys I was just playing reach with a friend and I couldn't help but realize how badly I want to hug a grunt.  ???


Would you guys hug a grunt if it didn't try to kill you or that its breath didn't smell like farts?


I have no idea why but I find them cute, specailly when they freak out and blow up there allies when they should be trying to kill you.



Then you'll go crazy for one in here. Even I want a Grunt of my own after seeing this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj1y080yIEs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj1y080yIEs#)

"WE GOAN DIE!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 04, 2011, 02:07:27 AM
My God...

This is the score to the Halo fanfilm:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdGJMPc1f2g&feature=player_embedded#at=32 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdGJMPc1f2g&feature=player_embedded#at=32)

Beautiful :'(

Also, the facebook page has some test footage.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 05, 2011, 12:05:28 PM
God these guys are good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Mar 05, 2011, 12:06:50 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 04, 2011, 02:07:27 AM
My God...

This is the score to the Halo fanfilm:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdGJMPc1f2g&feature=player_embedded#at=32 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdGJMPc1f2g&feature=player_embedded#at=32)

Beautiful :'(

Also, the facebook page has some test footage.

I love that song!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2011, 01:31:37 PM
Have you seen the test footage?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EJHbBXQp8g#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EJHbBXQp8g#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Mar 05, 2011, 05:01:13 PM
ALIEN GREY!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 03:33:13 AM
The producers of the film are in talks with Steve Downes' agents for a possible small Master Chief cameo!

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 06, 2011, 03:36:41 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 03:33:13 AM
The producers of the film are in talks with Steve Downes' agents for a possible small Master Chief cameo!
O_O

PLEASE LET THIS f**kING HAPPEN.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 03:39:27 AM
Yes! If it does, I don't expect to see Chief, but you may hear a transmission from his mission in space from TFOR.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ScottishXeno on Mar 06, 2011, 01:15:53 PM
I loved them, used to sit on Xbox all the time playing Co-Op with my friends.
Its dead now, from what I hear.
I don't have Halo 2 anymore (Gave it to friend) and sold Halo OSDT/3.
Halo 1 is lying around somewhere, same as my xbox.. in the corner of my room choking on dust.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 01:32:06 PM
Quote from: ScottishXeno on Mar 06, 2011, 01:15:53 PM
Its dead now, from what I hear.

Certainly not, its as popular as ever. Well, almost. Some of the fans drifted into CODfish, but the majority of Halo fans are still Halo fans.

I would never drift into COD not because I am some crazy Halo fanboy, I just simply don't like the gameplay or multiplayer (though I want to try the story eventually).
I love Halo's story so much that I am currently replaying all six games in chronological order. I'm on the Library in Halo CE now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Mar 06, 2011, 02:16:35 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 01:32:06 PM
Quote from: ScottishXeno on Mar 06, 2011, 01:15:53 PM
Its dead now, from what I hear.

Certainly not, its as popular as ever. Well, almost. Some of the fans drifted into CODfish, but the majority of Halo fans are still Halo fans.

I would never drift into COD not because I am some crazy Halo fanboy, I just simply don't like the gameplay or multiplayer (though I want to try the story eventually).
I love Halo's story so much that I am currently replaying all six games in chronological order. I'm on the Library in Halo CE now!


Only thing i liked about cod is the story, the multi player is well, to be frank i find it really unrealistic now days with ass raping kill streaks and it takes really no skill or time at all to drop a guy. Just point and bang guy dead. simple. Also the multi player is always the same, hasn't really changed. Halo has changed hugely specailly with reach.

In halo you have to really tango at times to make a kill and well no ass raping kill strikes, just you and your gun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 02:18:36 PM
And a couple really fun grenades :D

I've seen armor abilities compared to perks in COD, but I really don't see the similarity. Speaking of AAs, I want to try a game type where you don't have AAs like in the previous games, but you pick them up like Halo 3's equipment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Mar 06, 2011, 02:20:21 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 02:18:36 PM
And a couple really fun grenades :D

I've seen armor abilities compared to perks in COD, but I really don't see the similarity. Speaking of AAs, I want to try a game type where you don't have AAs like in the previous games, but you pick them up like Halo 3's equipment.

They might make a game mode like that later for reach, ya never know.

There's so many different game types its insane.


My fav games are well Slayer, and get ready you'll love this........ROCKET RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 02:21:38 PM
I don't tihnk I;ve actually played Rocket Race in Reach, but I loved it on Sandtrap in 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Ghoul on Mar 06, 2011, 02:24:31 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 02:21:38 PM
I don't tihnk I;ve actually played Rocket Race in Reach, but I loved it on Sandtrap in 3.

Its the funest game I ever played in my life.  :D

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 06, 2011, 06:35:00 PM
Funny thing, I hated it in Halo 3, but in reach I find it pretty fun.
Also in Firge you can place armor abilities on the map as physical objects, which you can then pick up and use.
Kinda like Halo 3's equipment, yeah.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 07:21:17 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 06, 2011, 06:35:00 PM
Also in Firge you can place armor abilities on the map as physical objects, which you can then pick up and use.
Kinda like Halo 3's equipment, yeah.

I know, that's what made me want to try a game like that. First I just need to make a map, though :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 06, 2011, 08:07:31 PM
I'm going to get on now and make a long dark tunnel with flashing lights.
I'm going to remake my Halo 3 aliens map.
But better. :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2011, 08:11:15 PM
Awesome! Recommend it to me when its done, I would love to play it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2011, 12:30:47 AM
Sorry for the bump, but more Halo Faith news.

Their facebook page has updated with a very nice piece of concept art, and also, well, this is too aweosme to not put in a spoiler:
Spoiler
They have begun preliminary negotiations with Steve Downes' agent.
[close]

;D

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/HaloTheMovie (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/HaloTheMovie)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Mar 13, 2011, 12:32:56 AM
Forgive my ignorance, but who's Steve Downes?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2011, 12:39:35 AM
None of the than the voice of Master Chief.


Which will be kind of awesome if he is in this, especially considering this is a fan film, and he wasn't even in the official Halo Legends.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Mar 13, 2011, 12:41:38 AM
Last I heard there was an official movie being made. I take it that's dead in the water now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2011, 12:46:28 AM
343 wants to do it eventually, but there are no current plans. Honestly, I would be fine if we just got more short films like the ones Bungie did instead of a feature length film. Plus, we have two fan films (Halo Faith and Operation Chastity) to hold us over.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Mar 13, 2011, 01:09:06 AM
Ok now I'm interested. Are there any on YouTube?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2011, 01:17:33 AM
Not sure, but for Halo Faith, here is some test footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EJHbBXQp8g#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EJHbBXQp8g#ws)
And here is the beautifully addictive music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdGJMPc1f2g#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdGJMPc1f2g#ws)
The film will be about 12 minutes long, and will take place on Reach at the same time as Halo Fall of Reach and Halo Reach, but will follow a different group of Spartans.

Also, have you seen all the short films that Bungie did? If not, they can be found here:
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=35055 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=35055)







EDIT: Everyone, please like Halo Faith on Facebook! When 2000 people like it, they will begin to contact
Spoiler
Nathan Fillion
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to try to get him in the short film....

this...is...going to be...GREAT!

EDIT: 3-11-11

They added new concept art, and here is a trailer for another film that they made, to give you an idea of how Halo Faith might turn out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_311QWZSHp0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_311QWZSHp0#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nope on Mar 15, 2011, 01:32:48 AM
I liked it. And that In the hearts of men looks like good stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 15, 2011, 01:35:37 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2011, 01:17:33 AM
Spoiler
Nathan Fillion
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 15, 2011, 05:17:39 AM
Who here's getting the Defiant map pack tomorrow?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 15, 2011, 05:22:49 AM
Tomorrow? Jesus! I don't have the points for it, but those can easily be attained. I have to free up some space as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 15, 2011, 05:35:55 AM
It is tomorrow right?
And yeah, my bro owes me points cuz I gave him mine so he could get the Black Ops map pack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 15, 2011, 10:47:54 AM
I completely forgot. I'll try to pick them uptodat, if I get a chance. I havethe points.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Mar 15, 2011, 10:49:48 AM
I might pick these up in time for game night.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2011, 09:21:58 PM
I won't be able to get the new maps for a long while unfortunately. I have to save for a new Xbox. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 15, 2011, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2011, 09:21:58 PM
I won't be able to get the new maps for a long while unfortunately. I have to save for a new Xbox. :-\

Red Rings?

When mine died, the disc tray was stuck, and it had 2 red rings. I had to take it apart to get my disc out.

Also, to anyone who got the maps, how are they? I'll hopefully get them tonight. I have the points on the XBox.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2011, 09:39:42 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 15, 2011, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2011, 09:21:58 PM
I won't be able to get the new maps for a long while unfortunately. I have to save for a new Xbox. :-\

Red Rings?

When mine died, the disc tray was stuck, and it had 2 red rings. I had to take it apart to get my disc out.

Also, to anyone who got the maps, how are they? I'll hopefully get them tonight. I have the points on the XBox.

Nope. It won't read certain discs, and the discs it does read take about half hour to get working. It just says 'Open Tray'. I'm gonna get a new Arcade seeing as my Elite came with a hard drive and that's all I really need, and I don't need another.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 17, 2011, 12:27:07 AM
Decided to mess around on Unearthed and without even trying I got to wave 13, round 2, set 0
Not that great but it was fun as he'll.
I died when the flying pod came down with white elites and my ammo ran out.
I couldn't do much so I smacked one in the face as I died.
Now to theater to search for that Easter egg
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 17, 2011, 12:30:12 AM
If you find it, send it to me :) I couldn't find it yesterday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 17, 2011, 12:35:23 AM
Just finished.
Nada.
Ima search the other maps maybe? But really, mother f**king Bungie.net liars
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 17, 2011, 12:46:24 AM
Telling you, man, it's on Highlands, and there aren't any Spartan IIs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 17, 2011, 12:47:25 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 17, 2011, 12:35:23 AM
Just finished.
Nada.
Ima search the other maps maybe? But really, mother f**king Bungie.net liars

Well that's your problem right there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 18, 2011, 02:47:43 AM
Playing Fire Fight.
Finally appreciating Master Vhiefs voice
Favorites so far

Upon pulling out a FRG "Maybe I am a demon"
Sticks a teammate "Aughman"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 18, 2011, 03:06:52 AM
I like when he gets stuck: "That's not good." *BOOM*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 18, 2011, 04:36:35 AM
I love when he dies and he mutters
"This fight..... isn't......... over"
He says over just as you respawn. So when the elite that killed me heard "over"  I assassinated him.
Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Mar 23, 2011, 11:56:20 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2011, 09:39:42 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 15, 2011, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Mar 15, 2011, 09:21:58 PM
I won't be able to get the new maps for a long while unfortunately. I have to save for a new Xbox. :-\

Red Rings?

When mine died, the disc tray was stuck, and it had 2 red rings. I had to take it apart to get my disc out.

Also, to anyone who got the maps, how are they? I'll hopefully get them tonight. I have the points on the XBox.

Nope. It won't read certain discs, and the discs it does read take about half hour to get working. It just says 'Open Tray'. I'm gonna get a new Arcade seeing as my Elite came with a hard drive and that's all I really need, and I don't need another.

See if your disks aren't being read and it just says "Open Tray", here's a tip I use when it happens to me,

Open the tray
Make sure the disk is clean
Close the tray and tap with your fingers or hand over the disk tray continuesly until it reads the game

Should it stay the same, just repeat the process until it works.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 26, 2011, 12:27:35 AM
Some of my recent screenshots, I love 'em. :)

Despair
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D15671925%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=723ccd83e6ffd5f3d67b6349133fe88392e1b926)

Contrast
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Darkness
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Respect
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Trooper
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 26, 2011, 12:28:20 AM
Once again, love em!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Mar 26, 2011, 12:30:39 AM
Thanks,  :)

I forgot two.

Quote from: Purebreedalien on Mar 26, 2011, 12:27:35 AM
Some of my recent screenshots, I love 'em. :)

Despair
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D15671925%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=723ccd83e6ffd5f3d67b6349133fe88392e1b926)

Contrast
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Darkness
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Respect
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Trooper
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War
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Regret
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 27, 2011, 06:05:42 AM
Since the trailer for Red vs Blue season 9 comes out tomorrow for registered members here's some stuff to get you in the Red vs Blue mood :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu22idsCntQ#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu22idsCntQ#noexternalembed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ3rg_qn8vY#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ3rg_qn8vY#noexternalembed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N1TZkBZ4wQ#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N1TZkBZ4wQ#noexternalembed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtpL_OJfRwk#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtpL_OJfRwk#noexternalembed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgblzCLkD0#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrgblzCLkD0#noexternalembed)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0qJD6-vVNQ#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0qJD6-vVNQ#noexternalembed)

I wish this guy made vids for all the characters, but he didn't.
Ima enjoy that trailer tomorrow!


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Mar 27, 2011, 02:49:51 PM
Its not much but it's something.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZidtaaZwU3E# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZidtaaZwU3E#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 27, 2011, 03:30:30 PM
Really liked it! Can't wait to see footage!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Mar 29, 2011, 05:50:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxWhg__70CQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxWhg__70CQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Mar 29, 2011, 07:45:45 PM
RVB Season 9:
http://redvsblue.com/archive/?id=3016 (http://redvsblue.com/archive/?id=3016)
Looks bad ass!  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Mar 30, 2011, 03:09:51 AM
I hear the first game is getting remade soon? I hope it's a XBLA game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 30, 2011, 03:15:20 AM
It'll likely be an individual disk with multiplayer and such.
I hope the special edition comes with something really cool.
Anyone want to brainstorm? Sweeper?

On an unrelated note, I was playing Fiesta Fight and by god it was a beautiful game.
I didn't even know there was such thing as a laser spree.
I swear I now have a favorite announcer medal saying.
"Sunburst!"
Buh
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 30, 2011, 03:36:42 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 30, 2011, 03:15:20 AM
Anyone want to brainstorm? Sweeper?
One or two special features disc(s) with features like:

-Recreating the original into the recent engine
-The future of 343 Industries
-A documentary hosted by a fan (let's say Zachary Levi) interviewing various other recognizable faces that are also fans of the series and their thoughts on the first time they ever played.
-A commentary playthrough (edited, obviously) with some of the 343 guys (like Frankie) and some Bungie guys

-An art book
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Mar 30, 2011, 04:38:39 AM
I want something along the lines of serious memorabilia if there's a, not legendary, mythic edition.
I'd love (even if it won't happen)
- A poster like the ones all over the POA (the one with the lost Jones add and such)
- Keyes pipe
- Jenkins chip with the words DO NOT EAT on it
- And a statue of master chief in the cryogenic pod

I'm insane but I can dream :laugh:
Also an mp3 of "Siege of Madrigal"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 31, 2011, 11:46:59 AM
Greatest crossover ever. ;D

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http://gamefan84.deviantart.com/ (http://gamefan84.deviantart.com/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 31, 2011, 02:16:11 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Mar 31, 2011, 11:46:59 AM
Greatest crossover ever. ;D

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http://gamefan84.deviantart.com/ (http://gamefan84.deviantart.com/)
Indeed it is. But everytime I look at Kerrigan, I feel guilty. And not because I left her to die on Tarsonis.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 31, 2011, 05:32:30 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Mar 31, 2011, 11:46:59 AM
Greatest crossover ever. ;D

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http://gamefan84.deviantart.com/ (http://gamefan84.deviantart.com/)

Forgive my ignorance, but who's on there besides MC and Kerrigan? And I'm guessing Kerrigan is the chick on the left with the rifle right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 31, 2011, 06:32:06 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 31, 2011, 05:32:30 PM
Forgive my ignorance, but who's on there besides MC and Kerrigan?
Liara T'soni (Mass Effect), and Samus Aran (Metroid).

Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 31, 2011, 05:32:30 PM
And I'm guessing Kerrigan is the chick on the left with the rifle right?
Yes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Mar 31, 2011, 10:16:38 PM
I don't think that's MC, I think it's Linda.

Also, what's with the epic scowl on Liara's face?

Overall, though, an awesome picture.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Mar 31, 2011, 10:30:05 PM
Liaras spine has been totally destroyed
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 31, 2011, 10:39:52 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Mar 31, 2011, 10:16:38 PM
I don't think that's MC, I think it's Linda.
No, it's Chief (even says so on the picture's DA page). I'm pretty sure there's no particular female theme here, just creative choice.

Quote from: Huol on Mar 31, 2011, 10:30:05 PM
Liaras spine has been totally destroyed
But the priiiiiiiiize.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Mar 31, 2011, 11:21:04 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Mar 31, 2011, 10:39:52 PM
Quote from: Huol on Mar 31, 2011, 10:30:05 PM
Liaras spine has been totally destroyed
But the priiiiiiiiize.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 01, 2011, 02:10:34 AM
O hai thar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTStF6ltLfI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTStF6ltLfI#)

Feedback?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 01, 2011, 09:14:07 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 01, 2011, 02:10:34 AM
O hai thar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTStF6ltLfI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTStF6ltLfI#)

Feedback?

Amazing work, really, really liked it.  You made me want to replay ODST.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 01, 2011, 10:41:12 AM
Thank you, pooh-bear :) Much appreciated.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: predxeno on Apr 01, 2011, 03:54:46 PM
Has anyone heard of this?  Halo Dance Central.

http://www.ugo.com/games/halo-dance-central-preview (http://www.ugo.com/games/halo-dance-central-preview)

Where the Spartans... dance? :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 01, 2011, 04:10:32 PM
Quote from: predxeno on Apr 01, 2011, 03:54:46 PM
Has anyone heard of this?  Halo Dance Central.

http://www.ugo.com/games/halo-dance-central-preview (http://www.ugo.com/games/halo-dance-central-preview)

Where the Spartans... dance? :o
Has to be an Aprils Fools.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 02, 2011, 05:04:20 AM
For 343 Industries' first Halo game, if I was to dream something it would be a complete chronicle of the war (First Contact on Harvest to Halo 3's "The Covenant") from an Elite's perspective.

Joining the ranks of Thel (the Arbiter) and Rtas (Spec ops commander "Half-Jaw") would amazing, along with secret meetings with the Prophets.

I've told many people about this idea, and they all suggest I should do a fan-fiction. The secret meetings with the Prophets could be amazing; a deal almost similar to that of the CIA, taking on missions that should be kept in the dark from the rest of the Covenant. One character not enough? Even playing as a Brute could work. It would be interesting indeed to see some sort of friendship be built up between an Elite character and a Brute character, only to see it torn apart by The Great Schism. I'm not asking for any "buddy" type deal, but interlocking storylines for sure, their "friendship" could even been shaky as hell with some minor sense of companionship. This would have to be really played carefully though, because the slightest eye-to-eye relationship between a Brute and Elite would be difficult to sell.

Another thing that would be incredibly interesting would be being alongside people like Sesa Refumee (Heretic leader), and having to see this player fight the urge to join him one the Heretic rebellion begins. This would easily be the most morally dramatic and deep story told so far, with the opportunity for one hell of a character. I know this would never happen exactly as I write it, but this would basically be my dream installment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 02, 2011, 05:08:32 AM
I want a Halo game where I play as a Grunt.

Think about it. Pure, unadulterated survival horror.

EDIT: You punks didn't think I was serious? You were wrong.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb349%2FSharpSticks%2Fwarishell.jpg&hash=5665c57e3669b10ff1319cb00f162959756fcc61)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 02, 2011, 06:29:20 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZP0pzDRtQw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZP0pzDRtQw#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 02, 2011, 06:31:47 AM
Oh my god. Just-- just oh my god. That is a once in a lifetime image.

The Forever Grunt.

Platoon, Apocolypse Now, and Halo. Jesus f**king Christ.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNS6D4hSQdA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNS6D4hSQdA#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Apr 03, 2011, 10:39:36 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 01, 2011, 02:10:34 AM
O hai thar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTStF6ltLfI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTStF6ltLfI#)

Feedback?
Nice job NA. I'm going to have to re play ODST again someday, I feel like I really haven't given it enough credit since I last played it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 03, 2011, 10:48:33 PM
Thanks man!

ODST is, without a doubt, my favorite Halo game. The atmosphere, music, setting, characters, the feeling of loneliness. And the best thing about it is that, unlike the other five Halo games, it is not trying to be epic at all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Apr 04, 2011, 12:39:14 AM
I actually loved ODST as well.  The "film-noir" feeling was awesome.  Felt a bit like Blade Runner to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 04, 2011, 12:55:04 AM
Gah, comparing Blade Runner to my favorite Halo game now makes me want to see it even more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 04, 2011, 01:17:58 AM
The Rookie was the down-on-his-luck detective and Veronica was the femme fatale. Film noir indeed.

Future-noir to take a cue from Blade Runner, actually. ODST was a massive inspiration for Fatale, I even directly reference it through Juliana's headset, which is almost exactly Veronica's. Her armor's weight was also an inspiration, as I wanted something that looked as though it could be very durable, light, but protective as well. It also came across to me as something that seemed to fit more like a case... which translates into Juliana's "CASE" armor, obviously.  :laugh:

Anyhow, I agree with the ODST campaign in every way. I consider it up there with Halo 2 as my favorite campaign... mostly because whenever I'm doing a Halo 2 playthrough, I always switch over to ODST immediately after I finish Metropolis. I love playing the games through with that kind of continuity, I still consider ODST to be an extension of Halo 2, and I'd readily call it Halo 2: ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 04, 2011, 04:12:32 AM
I really loved everything about ODST. The cast, the music, the story, the atmosphere, the characters, the setting, all of it. It was just too f**king short!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 04, 2011, 04:17:25 AM
I liked the part where I was Nathan Fillion and I shot an alien in the face.

That part basically made it the best game I've ever played.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Apr 04, 2011, 04:22:16 AM

I think Firefly is a pretty cool guy. eh kills aleins and doesnt afraid of anything ...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 04, 2011, 04:23:43 AM
Quote from: Cellien on Apr 04, 2011, 04:22:16 AM

I think Firefly is a pretty cool guy. eh kills aleins and doesnt afraid of anything ...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lowbird.com%2Fdata%2Fimages%2F2010%2F12%2Fsoup-4001-bbf8.gif&hash=bd9ba72d5f3c661f96d12d97dfb1eb3a41fc8798)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 04, 2011, 04:26:38 AM
This game was Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Blade Runner, and Halo.

If you don't love it, you're likely mentally skipping.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 04, 2011, 11:02:53 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 04, 2011, 04:26:38 AM
This game was Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Blade Runner, and Halo.

If you don't love it, you're likely mentally skipping.

Or a multiplayer addict :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 04, 2011, 06:12:26 PM
Same thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 04, 2011, 06:35:55 PM
Haha, very true.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Apr 04, 2011, 10:37:12 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mADhOt6qRlk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mADhOt6qRlk#ws)
Don't know if any of you have seen this already but I got a laugh from it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 12, 2011, 09:33:35 PM
So L33T Link and I are playing Halo: Reach's campaign, Long Night of Solace on Heroic. We're supposed to dock with Anchor 9. I decide, being the impulsive guy I am, to crash and burn into the dock instead. The cut scene triggers. What do we see? Hey! Look!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_16451737_Full.jpg&hash=52bdb349194115e432d4edc05b40e94d40ecf98b)
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

It's me! (Click to enlarge)

And then Jorge goes to prep the bomb.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_16451746_Full.jpg&hash=e4d661d4ee4a92deba681234d9a767d1ac33b321)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2Freach_16451755_Full.jpg&hash=8602647836d50f88dfca014c1c2a58ee6f98f3c9)
Super Jorge, to the rescue!

I recorded it, because it was so funny but the clip doesn't work, it says there's an error, I think it's because the cut scene is part of the clip. :-\

I laughed so hard my eyes teared up. That's no lie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 12, 2011, 10:04:39 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2F2nqwetz.jpg&hash=05aedc66f68ec05d0ee310c5507f97eddc7fd462)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 12, 2011, 10:06:54 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi231.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee44%2FXenomorph02%2FDeadpool%2520Scans%2520etc%2Fqq.jpg&hash=58cea15964d396bab6eebead33b48a37cd0023af)

It's... *sniff* ...beautiful.

Spoiler
I lol'd for 5 minutes straight.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 12, 2011, 10:16:19 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GL6LH6ufhM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GL6LH6ufhM#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 18, 2011, 07:10:02 AM
Responding to something Nightmare Asylum posted in a non-Halo related thread:

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 19, 2011, 11:16:44 PM
I wantto see the Chief again, but do we really need to?
I would be happy with the wrenching theme that they left it off with; that he would forever be the galaxy's guardian.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascendantjustice.com%2Ffiles%2Fcocop%2FEpilogue%2FEpilogue%2520Small%2FChiefIntoPod.jpg&hash=657167f3fa7a7d5b4048d21c2f0ea9b4682ee50d)

If you ask me, I thought showing that planet without a plan was one of the only bad moves there was in the saga's story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 18, 2011, 01:44:11 PM
Agreed. Bungie should have known that the screaming 5 year olds would be demanding to know what happens next to Chief, because he really is the only important character in the series.  ::)

Still, I'm not entirely against seeing Chief again. We don't need to, and I would prefer that we didn't, but it could have potential. I would rather see 343i do a few spinoffs like ODST before jumping into Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 18, 2011, 01:57:12 PM
Hearing L33T Link's Buck say this phrase countless times in Reach (I'm a Johnson man myself ;D) and thinking that Buck said "Bam! Sexy Lady!" I can now confirm that the correct phrase is 1,000x better and the origin makes it so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsTvzcvlb-M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsTvzcvlb-M#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Domino on Apr 18, 2011, 02:13:20 PM
So I never really got the fuss over Halo. I mean, I played the first game, thought it was a really quality FPS, however it suffered from a very derivative (if well-told) plot, repetitive, occasionally bland level design, and spotty AI. I could see it being a success, but I didn't understand it being hailed as the second coming.

So then I played the second game, which was a definitely a step up in a lot of areas. However, it still - to me - didn't justify the mass idolotry I was seeing from the general populace. Understand, though, that I also never made a Live account on my original Xbox.

So a couple of weeks ago, I finally got a 360. Bought Halo 3 because it was cheap, and I was somewhat curious to see how the storyline ended. I still haven't actually started the campaign, though. Why? Because I finally get what's so great about Halo. The 'Box came with a free month of Gold, and I'll definitely be renewing, because I think I'm hooked on the multiplayer.

Sadly, everyone's already moved on to Reach, but whatever. I'm gonna play the hell out of this one before moving off anywhere. If anybody wants to play, add MrDomino0990 (and let me know who you are).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 18, 2011, 02:22:35 PM
Haha, I replayed Halo 3's multiplayer on Saturday, first time since Reach arrived, got a positive K/D and 15 kills in Team Slayer. :D

I do prefer Reach though, which in my opinion, has the vastly superior gameplay and multiplayer. :) Glad to hear you're enjoying it, Mr. Domino!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 18, 2011, 03:19:05 PM
Mr DOmino, I'll have to add you later. I'll play a little bit of Halo 3, even though I prefer Reach's multiplayer.

YOu should get ODST. It has every Halo 3 map, and an entirely new campaign that takes place during Halo 2. Its my favorite campaign in the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Domino on Apr 18, 2011, 03:26:29 PM
Yeah, I'll be getting ODST at some point. Unfortunately, while I got the 'box itself pretty cheap, it still took everything I had, and I still need to buy a hard drive for it to be able to play any of the old games (or get much in the way of DLC). And I need to take care of the year sub for live.

So I'll be sticking with 3 for a while lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 18, 2011, 03:30:29 PM
Ahh, I see. Let us know what you think when you get around to playing 3's story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:30:38 AM
I still haven't got around to playing ODST. I did a little bit in Firefight but never got started on the story.
It's a short game. I should be able to clear it up in a weekend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2011, 01:31:50 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:30:38 AM
I still haven't got around to playing ODST. I did a little bit in Firefight but never got started on the story.
It's a short game. I should be able to clear it up in a weekend.

DO IT! It is (in my opinion) the best Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2011, 01:33:33 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2011, 01:31:50 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:30:38 AM
I still haven't got around to playing ODST. I did a little bit in Firefight but never got started on the story.
It's a short game. I should be able to clear it up in a weekend.

DO IT! It is (in my opinion) the best Halo game.
That far? Maybe the best campaign...

I'd say it's part of the best Halo game.

*cough*Halo 2*cough*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:35:55 AM
My heart will always belong to Halo 2 as well.
Thel FTW.
But ODST is deserving of some of my time. Summer will probably be the first I am able to get around to it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2011, 01:37:36 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2011, 01:33:33 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2011, 01:31:50 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:30:38 AM
I still haven't got around to playing ODST. I did a little bit in Firefight but never got started on the story.
It's a short game. I should be able to clear it up in a weekend.

DO IT! It is (in my opinion) the best Halo game.
That far? Maybe the best campaign...

I'd say it's part of the best Halo game.

*cough*Halo 2*cough*

When I judge games, I judge solely on the campaign. Any multiplayer or other feature is simply an added bonus. By those standards, ODST is my favorite game in the series.

For the best overall package, I would say that is Reach. It has everything. Great campaign, fun multiplayer, firefight, forge, theater...

Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:35:55 AM
My heart will always belong to Halo 2 as well.
Thel FTW.
But ODST is deserving of some of my time. Summer will probably be the first I am able to get around to it.

Definitely. The beginning of ODST ties perfectly into Halo 2, and the end into Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2011, 01:48:17 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:35:55 AM
Thel FTW.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbukk.it%2Fbale-kermit.gif&hash=b639544c9aaaea8d142b6e24b2353ad704db1ff6)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmjsB_BVrQU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmjsB_BVrQU#ws)

Thel and Rtas.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 20, 2011, 01:50:35 AM
I have a Halfjaw action figure next to my computer at all times. He watches my explosions from orbit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:53:27 AM
When am I going to get those 1/6th scale figures of Thel and Rtas?
When McFarlane!?
My Isle of Badasses needs to grow!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2011, 01:58:15 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:53:27 AM
When am I going to get those 1/6th scale figures of Thel and Rtas?
When McFarlane!?
My Isle of Badasses needs to grow!

I am intrigued by this Isle. Carry on...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2011, 02:01:20 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:53:27 AM
When am I going to get those 1/6th scale figures of Thel and Rtas?
When McFarlane!?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drunkenmonkeycollectibles.com%2Fimages%2FHalo09S6ShipMaster.jpg&hash=3bfcf903331dbb3a5a5447727c97bc1a93791122)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhotblood.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fhalo.jpg%3Fw%3D450&hash=a16b604fc4379b70ddc5c13006150401d94f7434)
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There seem to be both the Halo 2 (silver) and 3 (bronze) versions of the Arbiter available... I prefer the Halo 2 version.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 02:05:26 AM
Well thus far I got Indiana Jones, Henry Jones Sr. Optimus Prime, Ash Williams, T800 Model 101 (1984), John 117 and Goliath.
My favorite companies are taking their sweet time with Harry Callahan, John McClane, Kyle Reese, Snake Plissken, Thel, Rtas, Alien, Predator, and so many others.
But that's for another thread I suppose.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2011, 02:01:20 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:53:27 AM
When am I going to get those 1/6th scale figures of Thel and Rtas?
When McFarlane!?
http://www.drunkenmonkeycollectibles.com/images/Halo09S6ShipMaster.jpg

http://hotblood.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/halo.jpg?w=450
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3images.coroflot.com%2Fuser_files%2Findividual_files%2F211846_K18nYsCnybMa529H0ZNBmsEgT.jpg&hash=5eb3572085094fbad6efddf637a0d068d60b42b8)


There seem to be both the Halo 2 (silver) and 3 (bronze) versions of the Arbiter available... I prefer the Halo 2 version.
1/6th. That is 12 inches tall. GI Joe sized. They did a decent one of John 117 but never did any others like I was hoping.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2011, 02:15:52 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 02:05:26 AM
1/6th. That is 12 inches tall. GI Joe sized. They did a decent one of John 117 but never did any others like I was hoping.
My bad, I was never good with figure/model measurements.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 20, 2011, 02:19:35 AM
Wait....
That master chief one is like a bit over a foot if it's one sixth yer?
Must investigate price and life savings
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 20, 2011, 02:20:12 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2011, 02:01:20 AM
http://www.drunkenmonkeycollectibles.com/images/Halo09S6ShipMaster.jpg

There he is. There you are Halfjaw, that's you, yes it is, yes it is...!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 02:27:09 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 20, 2011, 02:19:35 AM
Wait....
That master chief one is like a bit over a foot if it's one sixth yer?
Must investigate price and life savings
1/6th is generally a foot. You stack six on top of each other, you will reach the height of your average person.
I think some of the Chief's are still available. Can't be sure though.
But I am hoping Hot Toys will get a Halo license.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 20, 2011, 02:28:58 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Apr 20, 2011, 02:20:12 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2011, 02:01:20 AM
http://www.drunkenmonkeycollectibles.com/images/Halo09S6ShipMaster.jpg

There he is. There you are Halfjaw, that's you, yes it is, yes it is...!
I imagine you grabbing the sides of his helmet and shaking his head like a dog.

I was having Halo:CE flashbacks today, does anyone else think that the death scream the elites would make alot of the time was downright horrifying?
AYYYYEEEEEEEEE!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 20, 2011, 02:31:12 AM
The CE voices were the best. Even Reach never really got that quality back.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 20, 2011, 02:55:33 AM
I still say "yikes" and "you bastard" like the marines in CE.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 20, 2011, 10:45:48 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2011, 01:30:38 AM
I still haven't got around to playing ODST. I did a little bit in Firefight but never got started on the story.
It's a short game. I should be able to clear it up in a weekend.

I cleared it in a day on Normal with my brother on Co-Op. It's not very long but it certainly has my favourite campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 20, 2011, 03:20:13 PM
Normal...with help? The aliens usually shoot themselves if you can't kill them, don't they?  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 20, 2011, 04:18:49 PM
My scoped pistol did all the work for me in the ODST campaign. Felt like that one Jackie Chan movie where the suit makes him into a master assassin. I just sat back and listened to the wonderful sounds.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Apr 20, 2011, 04:35:53 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Apr 20, 2011, 03:20:13 PM
Normal...with help? The aliens usually shoot themselves if you can't kill them, don't they?  ;)

He'd never played it before so I was showing him the ropes.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2011, 05:06:37 PM
I still wish that 343i would do a small project like ODST before jumping full force into Halo 4. Something like that on Reach's engine could work great. Maybe a side story with Jun and Halsey, or about a squad of marines.

I just don't think Halo 4 should be their first game. They need to work their way up to that.

Also, I'm still hoping for more non FPS Halo games like Wars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Apr 20, 2011, 09:05:40 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2011, 05:06:37 PM
I still wish that 343i would do a small project like ODST before jumping full force into Halo 4. Something like that on Reach's engine could work great. Maybe a side story with Jun and Halsey, or about a squad of marines.

I just don't think Halo 4 should be their first game. They need to work their way up to that.

Also, I'm still hoping for more non FPS Halo games like Wars.

In my opinion (and some might disagree) I would like to see a third person Halo game with stealth mechanics sort of like Metal Gear Solid. Where if you got spotted by a grunt they would send a load of enemies to get rid of you, and if you made loud noises they'd come to investigate what made that noise. It actually be pretty intense if done right.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 21, 2011, 03:34:24 AM
Quote from: Dark Fatalis on Apr 20, 2011, 09:05:40 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2011, 05:06:37 PM
I still wish that 343i would do a small project like ODST before jumping full force into Halo 4. Something like that on Reach's engine could work great. Maybe a side story with Jun and Halsey, or about a squad of marines.

I just don't think Halo 4 should be their first game. They need to work their way up to that.

Also, I'm still hoping for more non FPS Halo games like Wars.

In my opinion (and some might disagree) I would like to see a third person Halo game with stealth mechanics sort of like Metal Gear Solid. Where if you got spotted by a grunt they would send a load of enemies to get rid of you, and if you made loud noises they'd come to investigate what made that noise. It actually be pretty intense if done right.

Never played MGS, but it sounds like it could be a really cool style for a Halo game. Especially playing as a squad of marines in a Halo 3 ODST type setting. And when I say squad, I mean kind of like ODST and Reach, but the whole group os together the whole time (well, obviously except for when members die)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Apr 21, 2011, 04:06:08 AM
They should do s Rainbow Six: Vegas style ODST game, perhpas taking place on the second Halo ring or on the Ark.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 21, 2011, 04:08:17 AM
If that was ever going to be done, it would be best done against Insurrectionists in a human city.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 21, 2011, 06:34:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 21, 2011, 04:08:17 AM
If that was ever going to be done, it would be best done against Insurrectionists in a human city.


Now that, I want to see.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 21, 2011, 06:40:16 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 21, 2011, 06:34:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 21, 2011, 04:08:17 AM
If that was ever going to be done, it would be best done against Insurrectionists in a human city.


Now that, I want to see.
2:42

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=414hGL_n1x4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=414hGL_n1x4#)

No matter what the base topic is, whenever I think of urban warfare I think of that theme.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 24, 2011, 11:54:09 PM
Ahh, that's a good one. Reminds me of CE a bit.

First part of The Mona Lisa motion comic has been released!
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/the-mona-lisa-1/1f69c960-2eb1-42e0-89b4-89a58fa153b8 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/the-mona-lisa-1/1f69c960-2eb1-42e0-89b4-89a58fa153b8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 25, 2011, 12:56:13 AM
I unfortunatly won't be able to touch ODST until summer unless I play it at my bud's place on Friday.
I am swamped with work.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 25, 2011, 01:31:13 AM
That sucks, But summer isn't too far away. Its well worth the wait.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Apr 25, 2011, 04:31:25 AM
I don't see how a Halo 4 would work seeing how Halo 3 ended.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 25, 2011, 04:43:52 AM
Explain so you don't sound like a dunce please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2011, 04:47:09 AM
A game following the Chief, I can understand having reservations about that.

But, it was a very long war. There's plenty of other places the games could go.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 25, 2011, 04:50:45 AM
I could actually dig a new game with the Chief. New worlds, new allies, new enemies, new rules. MC and Cortana alone against the universe, getting back to that alien scale of walking out of the escape pod in Flawless Cowboy.

You'd be hard-pressed to call it Halo, though - and no Bungie is a no-go for me at this point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Apr 25, 2011, 04:55:41 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 25, 2011, 04:43:52 AM
Explain so you don't sound like a dunce please.

With the flood gone and The Human-Covenant war over, what else can they make a story about?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2011, 04:58:49 AM
The Precursors, maybe? Just speculation.

I've always loved the mysterious highly-advanced ancient civilization (that may or may not be extinct) trope, so that would interest me a bit.

But, yeah, it probably wouldn't work that well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 25, 2011, 05:23:01 AM
The flood from Installation 04 are gone. Not every flood in the universe, he could see them. Chief was thrown through a random vector from a slipspace drive.
And the human-covenant war might not be over.
They didn't exactly exterminate the covenant species. The bonus Halo 3 booklet states that their are still other members of the prophet species alive and even then a brute might even assume control of the Covies. I picture it like Star Wars, even though Vader and Palpatine were dead the Empire would likely not fall apart. Same maybe, with the Covenant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2011, 05:28:13 AM
Oh yeah, that's right. The other 6 Halos still have Flood samples. And the remaining Covies, few as they may be, would be a threat. Would probably feel more like mopping-up than fighting for humanity's survival, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 25, 2011, 05:32:25 AM
Well there's likely still a bunch of Grunts as well as brutes and drones and especially hunters. Brutes would likely assume control.

Then yes, there's the other six halos. If the remaining Covenant head for those and activate them.... Boom.
They weren't shut off, they were on standby and I assume that once the Ark was destroyed (tge only place where all the Halos could be fired at once" they remained so. Maybe they can be taken out of it and activated manually now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2011, 05:44:27 AM
Covenant heading to a Halo wouldn't work though, I don't think. From what I remember of many a long hour spent on Halopedia, both empires (Humanity and the Covenant) are located in a rather small part of the Galaxy called the Orion Arm (or Local Arm).

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmsnbcmedia2.msn.com%2Fi%2Fmsnbc%2FComponents%2FPhotos%2F060227%2F060227_milkywaymap_bcol_10a.jpg&hash=ac9d9d70f4e7c5498c48c837eb58c08441654df0)

There's two Halos located in it; one was destroyed (04), and the other was glassed (05). 05 could still work, actually. But the other 4 rings would be too far away to get to.

f**k, I feel like such a nerd for knowing that. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 25, 2011, 06:05:39 AM
And what if your a nerd?
Be proud. Be proud.

And anyways, hmmm... I don't feel like checking your statement as I believe your right but regardless, yes if they were to try and activate 05 again they would be quite a threat.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2011, 06:07:25 AM
Would really feel like "Been there, done that," though because, well, we've been there and done that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 25, 2011, 06:18:57 AM
I doubt they're above that if theres money in it.
(Your avatar made that post so awesomesauce it's insane)
I doubt their above anything if they can make money.
Itll be "there's still Covies and Chief will kill those Covies."
Go to the himeworlds and tare shit up.
Like that game of Firefight we played a long time ago where we couldn't die SpaceMarines.
"Mass genocide!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2011, 06:25:03 AM
"This isn't spawn killing... it's spawn genocide!" :laugh:

Ah, good times, good times. Got all of the Firefight achievements outta that match.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 25, 2011, 06:26:38 AM
We played for what? Like two and a half hours and only got 60 credits didn't we?
:laugh:
Great times.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2011, 06:30:04 AM
Somethin' like that, yeah.

Up there with the 2-hour marathon match I had with my friend of actual Firefight in ODST. We just couldn't f**king die! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 25, 2011, 06:32:53 AM
I had that happen with Hicks :laugh:
We got the achievements for points and just couldn't die once we reached it!
I killed a hunter in hand to hand!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 03, 2011, 04:46:45 PM
Microsoft is having a Halo event to celebrate ten years of Halo.
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/blog/official-halo-fest-information/49437 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/blog/official-halo-fest-information/49437)
Sounds like there might be the reveal of something new there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on May 03, 2011, 10:53:35 PM
Sounds like fun and yes, maybe a surprise awaits. Alright, I can fit 4 comfortably in my car (Once the turret is removed). Who's coming with me?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 03, 2011, 10:57:52 PM
Sounds great! And Chief, can I get a ride?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 03, 2011, 11:05:04 PM
I got gunner seat!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 03, 2011, 11:21:27 PM
343 confirmed that the next motion comic they release will be Headhunters! Really can't wait for that.

These things really need to go on DVD.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on May 04, 2011, 12:08:19 AM
Matter of fact, we'll leave the turret. Warthog full!  8)

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 03, 2011, 11:21:27 PM
These things really need to go on DVD.
Yes they do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 04, 2011, 12:12:08 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on May 04, 2011, 12:08:19 AM
Matter of fact, we'll leave the turret. Warthog full!  8)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.playhaven.com%2F5KIbrI7UMwcxjPxXI167ZQ%2Fhuge%2Fgrunt%2520birthday%2520party.jpg&hash=84e1b5de69dfc2a5d9bcacafe1b1e6d3f6c91d55)
YAY!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 04, 2011, 12:15:21 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on May 04, 2011, 12:08:19 AM

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 03, 2011, 11:21:27 PM
These things really need to go on DVD.
Yes they do.

I need to see part 2 of The Mona Lisa. I should get on that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 04, 2011, 01:05:40 AM
ATKOZOT AZT FOSZING KURVA!
Why does it have to be so far?
If it was in Cali in LA I would be on that like olive on a Spartan but dude.
Washington? I can't go that far?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
*explodes into bits*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 04, 2011, 01:17:41 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 04, 2011, 01:05:40 AM
ATKOZOT AZT FOSZING KURVA!
Why does it have to be so far?
If it was in Cali in LA I would be on that like olive on a Spartan but dude.
Washington? I can't go that far?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-
*explodes into bits*
At least you can make it to E3.

I might be getting to this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 04, 2011, 01:26:12 AM
No I can't!
I tried last year, most of the booths were private anyways and he conferences were private too.
Also the tickets are expensive as fuuuuuuuu-
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 14, 2011, 03:21:11 AM
http://attackofthefanboy.com/news/halo-title-revealed-at-e3-2011-a-likely-move-by-microsoft/ (http://attackofthefanboy.com/news/halo-title-revealed-at-e3-2011-a-likely-move-by-microsoft/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 14, 2011, 03:26:49 AM
Noice.
Hope it's tge CE remake honestly, they shouldn't tackle Halo 4 immediately
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 14, 2011, 03:30:12 AM
I feel the same. And I know they said they wouldn't do this, but I want another spin off before they do Halo 4, too. Something like Reach or ODST, or even another genre like Wars. And then they can tackle the big stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 14, 2011, 03:31:10 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 14, 2011, 03:30:12 AM
I feel the same. And I know they said they wouldn't do this, but I want another spin off before they do Halo 4, too. Something like Reach or ODST, or even another genre like Wars. And then they can tackle the big stuff.
wat.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 14, 2011, 03:32:40 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 14, 2011, 03:31:10 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 14, 2011, 03:30:12 AM
I feel the same. And I know they said they wouldn't do this, but I want another spin off before they do Halo 4, too. Something like Reach or ODST, or even another genre like Wars. And then they can tackle the big stuff.
wat.
Well, Reach was a major game, but to most of the "fan base" a Halo game is only important if it has Master Chief in it  ::)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 14, 2011, 03:35:01 AM
Reach topped any Halo game with Master Chief in it's sales though.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 14, 2011, 03:36:18 AM
Yeah, but all anyone is doing about it is complaining :P I've seen people go as far as to say that the story reminded them of a Michael Bay film. I kid you not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 14, 2011, 04:06:26 AM
Dude, the same sosz happened with the other games.
Especially Halo 2, at least for a while after it's release. Then it cooled down after about a year or two
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on May 14, 2011, 04:54:47 AM
I liked Halo Reach much more than any other Halo game I played.  Granted I only played the original and odst but I thought it was easily better than both.  The story was formulatic, but it was presented in a more somber and serious tone than I thought either Halo or ODST were and I like that style of story better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 14, 2011, 05:52:50 AM
To be honest though, I hated Reach's story. I found Noble Team's entire existence to be useless and (save for Jorge) fairly unlikable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 14, 2011, 05:58:34 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on May 14, 2011, 05:52:50 AM
To be honest though, I hated Reach's story. I found Noble Team's entire existence to be useless and (save for Jorge) fairly unlikable.
To be brutally honest, Jorge was the only one who didn't aid for any major impact (doesn't mean I didn't like the character). Noble Six was integral to the entire series happening... without him, Cortana would have never been brought to Chief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on May 14, 2011, 06:04:51 AM
I just happen to like the novel better. I couldn't really get into Reach at all.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 14, 2011, 06:06:19 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 14, 2011, 05:58:34 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on May 14, 2011, 05:52:50 AM
To be honest though, I hated Reach's story. I found Noble Team's entire existence to be useless and (save for Jorge) fairly unlikable.
To be brutally honest, Jorge was the only one who didn't aid for any major impact (doesn't mean I didn't like the character). Noble Six was integral to the entire series happening... without him, Cortana would have never been brought to Chief.
Yes, that's what I liked.
You're the one who kickstarted your adventures as Chief.
It actually took me a while after beating it for it to fully hit me how grand that is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 14, 2011, 06:10:53 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 14, 2011, 06:06:19 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 14, 2011, 05:58:34 AM
Quote from: Yautja117 on May 14, 2011, 05:52:50 AM
To be honest though, I hated Reach's story. I found Noble Team's entire existence to be useless and (save for Jorge) fairly unlikable.
To be brutally honest, Jorge was the only one who didn't aid for any major impact (doesn't mean I didn't like the character). Noble Six was integral to the entire series happening... without him, Cortana would have never been brought to Chief.
Yes, that's what I liked.
You're the one who kickstarted your adventures as Chief.
It actually took me a while after beating it for it to fully hit me how grand that is.
I also like the fact that (obviously) it's so unsung. Thus, Noble Team proves their name through complete sacrifice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 14, 2011, 06:12:43 AM
I also realized and liked that.
Really it gives the game lots of new layers to just stop and think about it for a while
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2011, 05:10:23 PM
Yep, I feel the same exact way.

But now that we know what happens from Reach to the end of the war, I would like to see some other important events. Maybe a Harvest game where you play as Johnson (with a potential Sgt. Forge cameo), another RTS set at another point in the war, an ODST styled game about New Alexandria's ODSTs, a Flood survival horror, a Halo 4, UNSC vs Insurrectionist, Flood vs Forerunner, I really don't care where the series goes next, as long as the story (and music) is up to par with the six games I know and love.

EDIT: I'm not sure if anyone else heard about it, but I really can't wait to get this book. Its a tenth anniversary art book, which will go all the way back to before Halo Combat Evolved, and will have stuff from all six games and Halo Legends. Sounds really interesting.

http://bnbgaming.com/2011/05/10/halo-the-great-journey-the-art-of-building-worlds-art-book-to-release-later-this-year/ (http://bnbgaming.com/2011/05/10/halo-the-great-journey-the-art-of-building-worlds-art-book-to-release-later-this-year/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 15, 2011, 08:13:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2011, 05:10:23 PM

EDIT: I'm not sure if anyone else heard about it, but I really can't wait to get this book. Its a tenth anniversary art book, which will go all the way back to before Halo Combat Evolved, and will have stuff from all six games and Halo Legends. Sounds really interesting.

http://bnbgaming.com/2011/05/10/halo-the-great-journey-the-art-of-building-worlds-art-book-to-release-later-this-year/ (http://bnbgaming.com/2011/05/10/halo-the-great-journey-the-art-of-building-worlds-art-book-to-release-later-this-year/)
I seen this a few days ago and i am definatley going to pick this up once it's released it looks like it will be exceptional.

There is two more images from the book in this
http://titanbooks.com/blog/halo-great-journey/ (http://titanbooks.com/blog/halo-great-journey/)
If the image of Master Chief falling towards earth is anything to go on the art in this book will be very good
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.gawkerassets.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F9%2F2011%2F05%2Fhalo_art_03_1.jpg&hash=23ef6474fbc13cced24e0b6ca0cdd59795f8752f)
I seriously love shots of Master Chief/The Arbiter during the Halo 2 timeframe. It's always so dramatic since they only really met eachother during the Gravemind, but in spirit, The Arbiter always was hunting Chief. One of my favorite aspects of Halo 2-- your main intention always was to track and kill Master Chief, but due to your superior's focuses, it never could happen. I think that is conveyed in this art piece really well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2011, 11:00:23 PM
Those pictures are stunning. I really can't wait to pick this one up. I think it will be the first art book that I buy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 15, 2011, 11:02:05 PM
Personally, I liked the Arbiter's look in 3 more. Just the little bits of armour on his mandibles. It wasn't much, but I think it was an improvement.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on May 15, 2011, 11:02:51 PM
Agreed. I thought that made him look more epic.
Thel Vadam demands epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2011, 11:07:07 PM
He did look a bit anorexic in Halo 2, but then again, I tihnk a lot of characters did in that game :D Still looked great in both, though.

I'm really interested in seeing some of the Legends art, and if it is up to standards with the stuff form the games. Ohh, and Wars art. I don't tihnk they ever made a Halo Wars art book. They certainly have a lot of beautiful stuff to work with for that game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2011, 11:25:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2011, 11:07:07 PM
He did look a bit anorexic in Halo 2
Same character model.

The difference was in Halo 3, he had a complete new set of armor, now bronze. Just a change from the ceremonial armor given to him by his false, former leaders.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2011, 11:29:27 PM
Are you sure the model was the same? He looked a bit more hunched over like the other Elites in 3. Hang on, I'm going to look at some pics.

I tihnk the reason why they looked a bit different to me was beacuse Halo 2's cutscenes, to me at least, had some off effect. The way the characters moved seemed a bit, off. But whatever, I loved the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2011, 11:34:40 PM
He only appeared much skinnier in Halo 2 because he stood much more upright, in cutscenes and gameplay. In Halo 3, he was hunched more and had slightly bulkier armor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on May 15, 2011, 11:42:19 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 14, 2011, 06:10:53 AM
I also like the fact that (obviously) it's so unsung. Thus, Noble Team proves their name through complete sacrifice.

Their sacrifice was fluff, because the story Bungie shoehorned in was fluff. Nothing more. A wasted effort to satisfy their need to distance themselves from Master Chief and prove themselves as 'writers'.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2011, 07:34:47 AM
I like Halo Reach.

I like the story.

I like playing online.

I don't like Halo 3.

Throw me into the pit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on May 28, 2011, 12:48:45 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2011, 07:34:47 AM
I like Halo Reach.

I like the story.

I like playing online.

I don't like Halo 3.

Throw me into the pit.

Join the club, I wasn't that interested in the Halo franchise until i played Reach, I guess it was all the armour customisations, epic story, and good gameplay.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2011, 12:56:14 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2011, 07:34:47 AM
I like Halo Reach.

I like the story.

I like playing online.

I don't like Halo 3.

Throw me into the pit.

What didn't you like about 3? I love both games equally. I play Reach more now, but I have a lot of great memories with 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2011, 04:27:05 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2011, 12:56:14 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2011, 07:34:47 AM
I like Halo Reach.

I like the story.

I like playing online.

I don't like Halo 3.

Throw me into the pit.

What didn't you like about 3? I love both games equally. I play Reach more now, but I have a lot of great memories with 3.

Dying every five minutes, that health bar isn't great. Also I find MC rather dull and I didn't like the elites being on the same side. I'm sure the story was good... Haven't played 1 or 2 in ages really must do so.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2011, 04:37:14 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2011, 04:27:05 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2011, 12:56:14 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2011, 07:34:47 AM
I like Halo Reach.

I like the story.

I like playing online.

I don't like Halo 3.

Throw me into the pit.

What didn't you like about 3? I love both games equally. I play Reach more now, but I have a lot of great memories with 3.

Dying every five minutes, that health bar isn't great. Also I find MC rather dull and I didn't like the elites being on the same side. I'm sure the story was good... Haven't played 1 or 2 in ages really must do so.

If you want to replay 1 and 2, you might as well play through all six and get the full effect. (Wars-Reach-CE-2-ODST-3)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on May 28, 2011, 05:24:07 PM
Is anyone still doing Reach game night tonight?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2011, 09:21:49 PM
I odn't think its really organized anymore, but mostly people playing with each other if they're on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:42:21 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2011, 04:37:14 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2011, 04:27:05 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2011, 12:56:14 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2011, 07:34:47 AM
I like Halo Reach.

I like the story.

I like playing online.

I don't like Halo 3.

Throw me into the pit.

What didn't you like about 3? I love both games equally. I play Reach more now, but I have a lot of great memories with 3.

Dying every five minutes, that health bar isn't great. Also I find MC rather dull and I didn't like the elites being on the same side. I'm sure the story was good... Haven't played 1 or 2 in ages really must do so.

If you want to replay 1 and 2, you might as well play through all six and get the full effect. (Wars-Reach-CE-2-ODST-3)

Not a fan of ODST and I despise games like Wars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 12:44:11 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:42:21 AM
I despise games like Wars.
Suck at strategy, huh?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:47:18 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 12:44:11 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:42:21 AM
I despise games like Wars.
Suck at strategy, huh?
No. I find no entertainment in those games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 29, 2011, 12:55:20 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on May 28, 2011, 05:24:07 PM
Is anyone still doing Reach game night tonight?
Everyone abandoned it.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2011, 09:21:49 PM
I odn't think its really organized anymore, but mostly people playing with each other if they're on.
If only it were so easy....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nope on May 29, 2011, 01:10:50 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:47:18 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 12:44:11 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:42:21 AM
I despise games like Wars.
Suck at strategy, huh?
No. I find no entertainment in those games.
So, you suck at strategy?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on May 29, 2011, 01:12:03 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 12:44:11 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:42:21 AM
I despise games like Wars.
Suck at strategy, huh?

Wars?
Strategy?

Sweeps don't make me laugh.
I'll do it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 01:15:27 AM
Quote from: Huol on May 29, 2011, 01:12:03 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 12:44:11 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:42:21 AM
I despise games like Wars.
Suck at strategy, huh?

Wars?
Strategy?

Sweeps don't make me laugh.
I'll do it.
Not in the traditional sense, but it's based off the RTS formula, I should say. Like. An action RTS. On consoles.

Spoiler
watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down watered down I still like it.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 02:24:39 AM
Quote from: Shobidoo on May 29, 2011, 01:10:50 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:47:18 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 12:44:11 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:42:21 AM
I despise games like Wars.
Suck at strategy, huh?
No. I find no entertainment in those games.
So, you suck at strategy?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_x9P0DC08DEs%2FTVFV_DKp-DI%2FAAAAAAAABVg%2F6p1vIO8ysuA%2Fs1600%2Fannoyed20monkeyqb0.jpg&hash=4bad89099f1db38db8283b15013a09dc47357262)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 29, 2011, 01:29:40 PM
Wars may be watered down, but you know what, it works perfectly on a console, and it is a blast to play. I enjoy it, and still play it online. And I love the campaign. I really don't understand the hate.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on May 29, 2011, 03:14:06 PM
Quote from: Huol on May 29, 2011, 01:12:03 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 12:44:11 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:42:21 AM
I despise games like Wars.
Suck at strategy, huh?

Wars?
Strategy?

Sweeps don't make me laugh.
I'll do it.

f**k you Wars is awesome. It's the most chilled out game ever. No depth, but that's it's charm.

And any RTS that isn't SC is shit anyway, so it's not like there's much competition.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nope on May 29, 2011, 05:13:23 PM
I dont think Company of Heroes is shit.  >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 08:27:10 PM
Quote from: Aeus on May 29, 2011, 03:14:06 PM
And any RTS that isn't SC is shit anyway, so it's not like there's much competition.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.cheezburger.com%2Fcompletestore%2F2009%2F12%2F28%2F129064857178802994.jpg&hash=adf0a67de53add0b489145850bb34f12b348d014)

I think WarCraft III, Battle For Middle Earth/II and the Age series are pretty gawddamn great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 08:41:22 PM
It pisses me off to no end that when the match is aborted or I get booted (for no reason other then the other guy is an idiot) that it goes ahead and temporarily bans me. WTF Bungie?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on May 29, 2011, 09:01:20 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 08:27:10 PM
Quote from: Aeus on May 29, 2011, 03:14:06 PM
And any RTS that isn't SC is shit anyway, so it's not like there's much competition.
http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2009/12/28/129064857178802994.jpg

I think WarCraft III, Battle For Middle Earth/II and the Age series are pretty gawddamn great.

Yeah WC3 is good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on May 29, 2011, 09:04:49 PM
Quote from: Aeus on May 29, 2011, 03:14:06 PM
Quote from: Huol on May 29, 2011, 01:12:03 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 29, 2011, 12:44:11 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 12:42:21 AM
I despise games like Wars.
Suck at strategy, huh?

Wars?
Strategy?

Sweeps don't make me laugh.
I'll do it.

f**k you Wars is awesome. It's the most chilled out game ever. No depth, but that's it's charm.

And any RTS that isn't SC is shit anyway, so it's not like there's much competition.

hmf

I bet you liked avp:E too.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on May 29, 2011, 09:05:47 PM
I dug the Alien campaign.

But I was very young.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on May 29, 2011, 09:08:41 PM
(I liked it too)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on May 29, 2011, 09:13:59 PM
The Predator campaign didn't really capture the feel of the films though.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on May 29, 2011, 09:21:05 PM
Have they made AVPVH? No? Just checkin'.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 29, 2011, 10:24:28 PM
Thinking more about Halo Wars, I wold love a sequel to be either for Kinect or for a tablet-styled hand-held XBox system. Either of those options would work perfectly for the game, and would make the hardware a must purchase for me :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Jun 06, 2011, 05:16:57 AM
Finally got to Commander.

No further urge to play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 10:38:08 AM
Quote from: Galliruler on Jun 06, 2011, 05:16:57 AM
Finally got to Commander.

No further urge to play.

Really? Why stop because you have a certain rank?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 06, 2011, 04:29:17 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 29, 2011, 12:55:20 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on May 28, 2011, 05:24:07 PM
Is anyone still doing Reach game night tonight?
Everyone abandoned it.

That's too bad. I don't play Reach that much neither, armor lock tends to piss me off most of the time. Same with Jack Pack spammers as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 05:26:26 PM
The CE remake is looking accurate and quite nice. But I wanted the multiplayer to deviate from Reach's. Disappointed with that... seriously wish there was the classic mechanics. I saw an assassination, and I swear an armor ability.  >:(

Liked it in Reach, but that's just not CE.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 05:28:17 PM
Yeah I just noticed that.

Kinda sucks.

Campaign is still worth it though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 06, 2011, 05:30:33 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 05:26:26 PM
The CE remake is looking accurate and quite nice. But I wanted the multiplayer to deviate from Reach's. Disappointed with that... seriously wish there was the classic mechanics. I saw an assassination, and I swear an armor ability.  >:(

Liked it in Reach, but that's just not CE.
wait till after the day 1 wrap up, we shall analyze it together no?
I saw no armor ability but the assassination didn't bother me so much.
If there are armor abilities that'll bother me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 05:32:35 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 05:28:17 PM
Yeah I just noticed that.

Kinda sucks.

Campaign is still worth it though.
Certainly will be... and co-op!  ;D

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 06, 2011, 05:30:33 PM
I saw no armor ability but the assassination didn't bother me so much.
If there are armor abilities that'll bother me.
I swore I saw sprint.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 06, 2011, 05:37:59 PM
I think that's just a new animation.
Still, we should analyze later.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 05:40:17 PM
To be honest armor abilities don't bother me as much as the shooting mechanics.

If there's f**king bloom or if they've changed any of the guns...

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 06, 2011, 05:46:12 PM
The original Halo: CE is one my all time favorite games and I hope the remake won't sucked.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 05:48:34 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aFNlA6Ut2Y#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aFNlA6Ut2Y#ws)

(Best available quality at the moment, will update)

Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 06, 2011, 05:46:12 PM
I hope the remake won't sucked.
LOL.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 05:52:39 PM
No armour abilities in that footage.

BUT ALSO NO CROSSHAIR

Don't f**k this up guys. Please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 06, 2011, 06:00:18 PM
Inb4Sweeperhalo4explosion
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 06, 2011, 06:00:53 PM
Nope!

You can't drag me in again bungie.
You can't just play that old music and expect it to bring memories back.

...
not at all...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:01:59 PM
CHIEF CHIEF CHIEF

oh you loveable power armour man you
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 06, 2011, 06:02:20 PM
The original game was such a mind blowing game to me, I'm not sure if the remake will have the same feeling.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 06:02:52 PM
When the hell did chief get a jetpack?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:03:58 PM
I can't remember but I think they have them in the books, for outer space. Built into the armour.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:04:11 PM
Spoiler
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO!

YOU f**kING c**t BASTARDS! f**k YOU ALL, I f**kING HATE YOU! f**k NO! I GOT 3 HOURS OF SLEEP LAST NIGHT. FOUR HOURS! I WAKE UP, WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW, AND THIS IS THE BIG REVEAL. LITERALLY "HALO 4".

YOU MOTHERf**kERS! f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU!!!! AND THEY'LL BE f**kING SHITTING WITH THE STORY, THEY JUST RAPED THE THEMES OF HALO... 3'S.... ENDING.... AND A f**kING JETPACK!? JUST OUT OF NOWHERE?! AND DID CHIEF JUST HAVE A f**kING ARMOR RE-SHAPING IN CRYO!?

...THERE'S--  :'(  THERE'S SO MUCH BULLSHIT IN THE TRAILER. CHIEF JUST WOKE UP AND HE'S... f**kING... FLYING THROUGH THERE... LIKE HE KNOWS THE ENTIRE LAYOUT OF THE SERIES... THEY ANNOUNCED IT WILL BE A f**kING TRILOGY...  :'( OH-- OH GOD. I'M... JUST LEAVE ME ALONE. JUST LEAVE THE f**kING SERIES ALONE... YOU c**tS. GODDAMNIT! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I'M GONNA THROW-- I'M GONNA THROW U-U-U-U-U-PPPP--
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 06, 2011, 06:05:25 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:04:11 PM
Spoiler
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO!

YOU f**kING c**t BASTARDS! f**k YOU ALL, I f**kING HATE YOU! f**k NO! I GOT 3 HOURS OF SLEEP LAST NIGHT. FOUR HOURS! I WAKE UP, WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW, AND THIS IS THE BIG REVEAL. LITERALLY "HALO 4".

YOU MOTHERf**kERS! f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU!!!! AND THEY'LL BE f**kING SHITTING WITH THE STORY, THEY JUST RAPED THE THEMES OF HALO... 3'S.... ENDING.... AND A f**kING JETPACK!? JUST OUT OF NOWHERE?! AND DID CHIEF JUST HAVE A f**kING ARMOR RE-SHAPING IN CRYO!?

...THERE'S--  :'(  THERE'S SO MUCH BULLSHIT IN THE TRAILER. CHIEF JUST WOKE UP AND HE'S... f**kING... FLYING THROUGH THERE... LIKE HE KNOWS THE ENTIRE LAYOUT OF THE SERIES... THEY ANNOUNCED IT WILL BE A f**kING TRILOGY...  :'( OH-- OH GOD. I'M... JUST LEAVE ME ALONE. JUST LEAVE THE f**kING SERIES ALONE... YOU c**tS. GODDAMNIT! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I'M GONNA THROW-- I'M GONNA THROW U-U-U-U-U-PPPP--
[close]

GET HIM BACK IN THE CRYOPOD BEFORE HIS HEART EXPLODES
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:06:54 PM
Hah 'raped the themes of halo 3s ending'

aka you raped my steaming turd

HYPERBOLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:07:31 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8eWxNXkEjo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8eWxNXkEjo#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:10:21 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F__xl0xaRPH2Q%2FSGEZZ9kI1bI%2FAAAAAAAAAGQ%2FINrIhjSMaas%2Fs400%2Fbatman_tas_harvey.jpg&hash=bd3c3e20af483df92481476c1b1e3e9550bd71c9)

Oh I thought you meant themes as in writing.

I retract all statements.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 06, 2011, 06:10:39 PM
Nope.

I don't care if the music was good. I'm not going back.
Not ever.

My 360 shall remain on that shelf.
Under a layer of dust.
Forever.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:12:05 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi2.listal.com%2Fimage%2F1263332%2F500full.jpg&hash=112fad9892daea05a435faf819a2d2e6455f0671)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:14:58 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jun 06, 2011, 06:10:39 PM
I don't care if the music was good. I'm not going back.
Not ever.
I didn't even find it good. It just sounded like Marty's original theme played through a phunnel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 06:19:29 PM
You can barley see some flood combat forms at 0:35 in the CE trailer ovbiously they were going too be back but i'm just glad to see them been 4 years to much without them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 06, 2011, 06:27:51 PM
I'm excited for both games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 06, 2011, 06:30:17 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:14:58 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jun 06, 2011, 06:10:39 PM
I don't care if the music was good. I'm not going back.
Not ever.
I didn't even find it good. It just sounded like Marty's original theme played through a phunnel.

The link you posted I meant really.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:31:37 PM
Oh yeah. I just hated that recycled shyit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 06:33:28 PM
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary looks so friggin sweet!

And a new Halo Trilogy? I'm still undecided on seeing post-Halo 3, but a trilogy could potentially be amazing. I'm excited for 4, 5 and 6. Is there a Halo 4 video?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 06:37:25 PM
A trailer?
yup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvIiDy-pphc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvIiDy-pphc#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 06, 2011, 06:38:05 PM
I was just about to post that trailer. The Halo 4 teaser was epic and it was epic as I hope it was going to be. I don't think we will see it until 2013 or 2014.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:39:59 PM
Michael Bay bullshit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 06:40:43 PM
The trailer was great, but what the HELL was that jetpack...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 06:40:55 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:39:59 PM
Michael Bay bullshit.
I have to agree
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 06:43:19 PM
The jetpack makes no sense whatsoever...Unless its just a teaser and its something we get later in the game...but still...

I loved the trailer, but why that??? He could have just jumped without it...Please 343, don't screw this up...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 06, 2011, 06:43:58 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 06:37:25 PM
A trailer?
yup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvIiDy-pphc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvIiDy-pphc#ws)

Pretty much exactly how the Spartans maneuvered and moved in the books. Lightning fast reflexes. Hope this game finally moves Halo into a different direction. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:44:06 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:39:59 PM
Michael Bay bullshit.

The series has been that way since the first sequel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 06:45:16 PM
Any one notice how chief reloaded that gun with a magic clip he pulled out of his invisable pocket?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 06, 2011, 06:47:04 PM
I wouldn't freak out about the Jet Pack. Teaser trailers rarely move into the full game. Remember the Halo 3 trailer? That part was completely different in the full game. It was just to get people excited for the game, and I think it did its job.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 06:48:02 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Jun 06, 2011, 06:47:04 PM
I wouldn't freak out about the Jet Pack. Teaser trailers rarely move into the full game. Remember the Halo 3 trailer? That part was completely different in the full game. It was just to get people excited for the game, and I think it did its job.

Hopefully, because other than that I tihnk it was really good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 06:51:27 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Jun 06, 2011, 06:47:04 PM
I wouldn't freak out about the Jet Pack. Teaser trailers rarely move into the full game. Remember the Halo 3 trailer? That part was completely different in the full game. It was just to get people excited for the game, and I think it did its job.
Everything in the halo 3 trailer's "equipment wise" did make it into the game.
So that jetpack will more than likely end up in game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:52:55 PM
The Halo CE remake's multiplayer is on the Reach engine.

wow..

f**ks sake
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 06, 2011, 06:53:11 PM
hhahahahahaha
you fool.

i warned you
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 06:54:58 PM
The CE multiplayer will probably be just like Halo 3 Mythic that came with ODST. A separate disc that is technically Halo Reach, minus campaign.

After all, CEA is Reach's engine, just as ODST was 3's, so it makes sense.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:56:18 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jun 06, 2011, 06:53:11 PM
hhahahahahaha
you fool.

i warned you

At least I have Batman.  :'(

And Conan versus Dragons.

Wait why am I even sad?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 06, 2011, 07:00:15 PM
There have been no armor abilities so far.
Ive watched that trailer 6 times now.
None.
This pleases me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:03:59 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 06, 2011, 07:00:15 PM
There have been no armor abilities so far.
Ive watched that trailer 6 times now.
None.
This pleases me.

But there are assassinations, and the CEA's gameplay is exactly the same as CE's/ So I'm guessing it will be CEA/Reach's Multilayer just like it was ODST/3's multilayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 07:05:56 PM
Well I hope they left sprint in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 06, 2011, 07:06:31 PM
I'm looking forward to the story for Halo 4. With the Flood gone then I wonder what will be the major big threat this time?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 07:07:21 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 07:05:56 PM
Well I hope they left sprint in.

Sprint is stupid, it makes escaping far too easy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:09:23 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:06:31 PM
I'm looking forward to the story for Halo 4. With the Flood gone then I wonder what will be the major big threat this time?

There are still 5 untouched rings, and the Flood were never wiped off the Ring in Halo 2, ;plus Wars showed us that there are still some other Forerunner constructs with Flood on them, so the Flood could still be in this.

I tihnk it will be the Flood and something...else. Something new. I wonder if Covenant will show up at all?

And the jetpack still feels eh...They should have just had him strap on a jetpack or something. He was able to grab the pistol, so he should have grabbed a jetpack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 07:11:15 PM
It also makes getting to the fight quicker...

More info on anniversary Halo

http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/halo-anniversary-exclusive/7ed1f10f-349c-4c47-a07a-831d12f94d63 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/halo-anniversary-exclusive/7ed1f10f-349c-4c47-a07a-831d12f94d63)

00:01:08 The God pistol has returned
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:14:18 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:44:06 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:39:59 PM
Michael Bay bullshit.

The series has been that way since the first sequel.
Only thing I can think of in Halo 2 that was anything like that was the bomb scene.

...And that had a build-up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:16:31 PM
Better quality Halo 4 Trailer (I think...looks better than the youtube one, at least)

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/e3-2011-halo-4-e3-teaser-trailer (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/06/e3-2011-halo-4-e3-teaser-trailer)

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:14:18 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:44:06 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:39:59 PM
Michael Bay bullshit.

The series has been that way since the first sequel.
Only thing I can think of in Halo 2 that was anything like that was the bomb scene.

...And that had a build-up.

I doubt this is the first cut scene (in its entirety), so there will probably be some build up in-game.


Actually, it may not even be at the beginning of the game. For all we know,we play as both a Forerunner and Chief, and we cause this to happen, then Chief wakes up,
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:09:23 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:06:31 PM
I'm looking forward to the story for Halo 4. With the Flood gone then I wonder what will be the major big threat this time?

There are still 5 untouched rings, and the Flood were never wiped off the Ring in Halo 2, ;plus Wars showed us that there are still some other Forerunner constructs with Flood on them, so the Flood could still be in this.

I tihnk it will be the Flood and something...else. Something new. I wonder if Covenant will show up at all?


I'm betting it'll be something new.

Halo's ripped off basically every sci-fi franchise except for Terminator. So inb4 Chief versus Killer Robots.

Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 07:11:15 PM
It also makes getting to the fight quicker...

More info on anniversary Halo

http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/halo-anniversary-exclusive/7ed1f10f-349c-4c47-a07a-831d12f94d63 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/halo-anniversary-exclusive/7ed1f10f-349c-4c47-a07a-831d12f94d63)

00:01:08 The God pistol has returned

Shame it's not in multiplayer.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:14:18 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:44:06 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:39:59 PM
Michael Bay bullshit.

The series has been that way since the first sequel.
Only thing I can think of in Halo 2 that was anything like that was the bomb scene.

...And that had a build-up.

Compare the following games to the original. They've been getting more and more Bay at every stroke. It's cause they're constantly trying to up the ante with action, instead of realising that the plot of the original was just as good as the set pieces. That's what propelled it forward.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 06, 2011, 07:19:41 PM
So Halo 4 will be out next year and the CE remake will be out later this year. I find it so soon that they a new game a year apart and I hope they don't rush things out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:19:53 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:14:18 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:44:06 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:39:59 PM
Michael Bay bullshit.

The series has been that way since the first sequel.
Only thing I can think of in Halo 2 that was anything like that was the bomb scene.

...And that had a build-up.


he is always surrounded by things blowing up, starting with the very first scene of the first game.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:22:58 PM
Pssst, Aeus...Play ODST. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 06, 2011, 07:28:24 PM
lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:22:58 PM
Pssst, Aeus...Play ODST. :P

I've 1000/1000g'd that game.

Not even the jazz music could carry that plot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:38:03 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:22:58 PM
Pssst, Aeus...Play ODST. :P

I've 1000/1000g'd that game.

Not even the jazz music could carry that plot.

Wha....that was my favorite one in the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:41:45 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:52:55 PM
The Halo CE remake's multiplayer is on the Reach engine.

wow..

f**ks sake
Told ya. It's bullshit, I know. And I like the Reach engine. Just not in f**king Combat Evolved.

Quote from: Basher917 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:19:53 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:14:18 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 06:44:06 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:39:59 PM
Michael Bay bullshit.

The series has been that way since the first sequel.
Only thing I can think of in Halo 2 that was anything like that was the bomb scene.

...And that had a build-up.


he is always surrounded by things blowing up, starting with the very first scene of the first game.
Typically how sci-fi wars go. I'm just gutted that everybody except Bungie feels the need to turn Spartans into f**king ninjas in power armor. They're not supposed to be flipping all over the place and shit. Even in zero-g, it's like he had performed that manuever 1,000 times.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:38:03 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:22:58 PM
Pssst, Aeus...Play ODST. :P

I've 1000/1000g'd that game.

Not even the jazz music could carry that plot.

Wha....that was my favorite one in the series.
He enjoys rejecting the fact that a lot of people likes these things.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 07:43:39 PM
Halo Anniversary offical website, trailer is HQ
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Marketplace/Product/Halo-Combat-Evolved-Anniversary (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/Marketplace/Product/Halo-Combat-Evolved-Anniversary)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:45:01 PM
Sweeps, for the multiplayer, just think of the maps as DLC remakes of CE maps for Reach. That is, essentially, what they are. Plus, the campaign gameplay is completely unchanged. Check the ViDoc on Halo Waypoint. And there is even an option to turn off the Reach engine in campaign and play the original CE!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 07:45:29 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:38:03 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:22:58 PM
Pssst, Aeus...Play ODST. :P

I've 1000/1000g'd that game.

Not even the jazz music could carry that plot.

Wha....that was my favorite one in the series.

I enjoyed it, don't get me wrong. But my Halo fanboyism doesn't blind me to the series flaws.

On another note the more I think about this new Halo trilogy the more I'm psyched for it. Bungie isn't making it, which is good 'cause they've got lazy and 343 is a new developer with a lot to prove. At least effort is more or less confirmed to be driving this one.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:41:45 PM
He enjoys rejecting the fact that a lot of people likes these things.  :laugh:

A lot of people like Michael Bay's Transformers. A lot of people like the Star Wars prequels. A lot of people probably thought you made a decent point...  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 07:47:09 PM
Agreed. 343 has a lot to prove with the new trilogy. And I hope they prove themselves worthy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:52:22 PM
^ Agreed. I'm a sucker for anything Halo(Actually that goes for a lot of things), so I'm pretty psyched about the new trilogy. Hopefully 343 makes it feel fresh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:54:49 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 07:45:29 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:41:45 PM
He enjoys rejecting the fact that a lot of people likes these things.  :laugh:

A lot of people like Michael Bay's Transformers. A lot of people like the Star Wars prequels. A lot of people probably thought you made a decent point...  ;)
Seems like nobody can express their love of the games you don't like with you online...

Like Halo Reach? Mass Effect 2? Get flamed by Aeus.

ಠ_ಠ
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:56:33 PM
 :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 06, 2011, 07:58:18 PM
I like how we're buying a Halo CE remake and the Original Game basically, that button is a great edition.
I hope the special edition has a load of extra stuff, I WANT KEY'S PIPE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 08:03:25 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/305086/news/halo-4-is-official-the-dawn-of-a-new-trilogy/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/305086/news/halo-4-is-official-the-dawn-of-a-new-trilogy/?site=cvg)

QuoteThe platform holder added in a press release: "Set in the aftermath of Halo 3, Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. A new trilogy begins when Halo 4 releases in 2012."

An ancient evil, either flood or forerunners.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:04:35 PM
God, I hope it's not the flood. I grew tired of them midway through H3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 08:05:37 PM
What.

What the f**k just happened.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 08:06:10 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:54:49 PM
Seems like nobody can express their love of the games you don't like with you online...

Like Halo Reach? Mass Effect 2? Get flamed by Aeus.

ಠ_ಠ

omghisopinonisntmine

WAT A DICKHEAD

Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 08:03:25 PM
QuoteThe platform holder added in a press release: "Set in the aftermath of Halo 3, Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. A new trilogy begins when Halo 4 releases in 2012."

hhhaa

wow


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 08:06:20 PM
"His own destiny". I bet he will will be learning some secrets of humanity and of the Forerunner. Has the potential to be amazing!  ;D

But then,,,Jetpack  >:( They couldn't just give him a jetpack? They had to do that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:07:34 PM
What the hell? I consider myself a pretty big Halo fanboy and I had no problem with zi Jetpack. Am I missing something or what?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 08:08:37 PM
It doesn't really make sense when you consider he didn't have it in H3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:10:18 PM
That's very true. I don't know. It just didn't bother me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 08:13:53 PM
SLOW DOWN YOU MUVVERFLUSHERS

I GOTSTA CATCH UP
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 08:14:21 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 08:06:10 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:54:49 PM
Seems like nobody can express their love of the games you don't like with you online...

Like Halo Reach? Mass Effect 2? Get flamed by Aeus.

ಠ_ಠ

omghisopinonisntmine

WAT A DICKHEAD
First off, I don't think you're a dickhead at all. But the way you go about doing it, just seems intrusive after a while. Like whenever somebody brings it up, you have to be there to call it down in a way that's nearly impossible to ignore; I'd say it was trolling if it wasn't so clearly honest. After a while, it makes me wonder why you feel the need to say it at all.

Quote from: Spartan113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:10:18 PM
That's very true. I don't know. It just didn't bother me.
And it was integrated into his armor... the same armor he's be wearing since Halo 2.

Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 08:13:53 PM
SLOW DOWN YOU MUVVERFLUSHERS

I GOTSTA CATCH UP
It's terrible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:17:16 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 08:14:21 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 08:06:10 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 07:54:49 PM
Seems like nobody can express their love of the games you don't like with you online...

Like Halo Reach? Mass Effect 2? Get flamed by Aeus.

ಠ_ಠ

omghisopinonisntmine

WAT A DICKHEAD
First off, I don't think you're a dickhead at all. But the way you go about doing it, just seems intrusive after a while. Like whenever somebody brings it up, you have to be there to call it down in a way that's nearly impossible to ignore; I'd say it was trolling if it wasn't so clearly honest. After a while, it makes me wonder why you feel the need to say it at all.

Quote from: Spartan113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:10:18 PM
That's very true. I don't know. It just didn't bother me.
And it was integrated into his armor... the same armor he's be wearing since Halo 2.

Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 08:13:53 PM
SLOW DOWN YOU MUVVERFLUSHERS

I GOTSTA CATCH UP
It's terrible.

Like I said, it just didn't bother me. I mean, I'm witnessing fellow Halo lovers and they are all super pissed about it and I'm the lonely soul that isn't bothered by it. Now I'm startin to feel like a dick.   :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 08:17:40 PM
So I watched the trailer.

Sweeper, I think someone hacked our conversation last night.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jun 06, 2011, 08:19:19 PM
Did anybody honestly think there wouldn't be a Halo 4?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:20:42 PM
I would hope not. $
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 08:22:03 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 08:14:21 PM
First off, I don't think you're a dickhead at all. But the way you go about doing it, just seems intrusive after a while. Like whenever somebody brings it up, you have to be there to call it down in a way that's nearly impossible to ignore; I'd say it was trolling if it wasn't so clearly honest. After a while, it makes me wonder why you feel the need to say it at all.

Hah, I don't mean to come across like that. I'm just stating my opnion. The forum wouldn't be very interesting if people didn't have conflicting opinions on things after all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 06, 2011, 08:22:43 PM
So we have a CE remake this year and a Halo 4 in 2012. Reach came out almost a year ago and I hope they don't rush these games. I don't want Halo to be the COD and DBZ games where they make a new one like once a year.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:25:09 PM
Well, Combat Evolved isn't really a new game. And it would be done from two different studios. But that probably doesn't help since COD has two different studios.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 08:29:06 PM
Just incase anyone thought armour abilities might of been out for the anniversary multiplayer

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F845bD.jpg&hash=bccf51560e6edbdbe68907deb35fe6d03d8f1c79)

bottom left guy is armour locking
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 08:35:27 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 08:17:40 PM
So I watched the trailer.

Sweeper, I think someone hacked our conversation last night.  :'(
I know. My heart feels blackened and beat.

Come to MSN, let me kiss your wounds as I tend to my own.  :laugh:

Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 08:29:06 PM
Just incase anyone thought armour abilities might of been out for the anniversary multiplayer

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F845bD.jpg&hash=bccf51560e6edbdbe68907deb35fe6d03d8f1c79)

bottom left guy is armour locking
Euurrgg...


Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 08:22:03 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 08:14:21 PM
First off, I don't think you're a dickhead at all. But the way you go about doing it, just seems intrusive after a while. Like whenever somebody brings it up, you have to be there to call it down in a way that's nearly impossible to ignore; I'd say it was trolling if it wasn't so clearly honest. After a while, it makes me wonder why you feel the need to say it at all.

Hah, I don't mean to come across like that. I'm just stating my opnion. The forum wouldn't be very interesting if people didn't have conflicting opinions on things after all.
True. Don't mean to send off any "hostile vibes".  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 06, 2011, 08:35:39 PM
I hope you can turn that shit off in the multiplayer  :-\ since I hated the armor lock. It was just as bad as the X-factor in Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 08:38:58 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 08:35:27 PM
I know. My heart feels blackened and beat.

Come to MSN, let me kiss your wounds as I tend to my own.  :laugh:

Be there in an hour or so, I gotta go cry on the bus. If Mr. Waterson says 'I told you so', I'm walking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 08:40:20 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:35:39 PM
I hope you can turn that shit off in the multiplayer  :-\ since I hated the armor lock. It was just as bad as the X-factor in Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
They have GOT to have a full classic-style playlist in there or else they can just go on and f**k themselves.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:41:12 PM
  :laugh: :laugh: You make me laugh, SS.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 08:47:41 PM
Quote from: Spartan113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:41:12 PM
  :laugh: :laugh: You make me laugh, SS.
It's cos' I'm so damn militant now!  :laugh:
Don't know what got into m--

HALO 4

GODDAMNIT!

-----------------------------

Also,  Aeus (and honestly, I) will be pleased to know that there is no reticle bloom in the CE remake's campaign. Same engine through and through. One thing I hope they fix though is that I hope there is no more "TAP- YOU'RE DEAD" running over anymore.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 08:50:28 PM
Quiet Sweeper, I'm clearly the SS he was talking to. I'm funny when I'm in pain.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lkgfikUQDQ1qjwsg2o1_400.gif&hash=2beb8d4031ae32e58cc92c6544960c88c046d4f2)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 06, 2011, 08:54:22 PM
 :laugh: Hell, you both make me laugh!

They said they didn't mess with any of the game play, SSweeper. So the Tap- You're dead thing will probably still be in there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 08:56:52 PM
Ffffffuuuuuuu--

But that was arguably the worst part of the Halo 1 engine! D':
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 08:59:27 PM
Don't f**k with warthogs son.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 06, 2011, 09:00:09 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:19:41 PM
So Halo 4 will be out next year and the CE remake will be out later this year. I find it so soon that they a new game a year apart and I hope they don't rush things out.

*checks date*

November 15 2011...

...

Spoiler
f**k you Skyrim, HD Halo: CE all the way.
[close]

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 09:01:35 PM
By tap your dead do you mean when you ran over some one in say a warthog they would just fall over?
If so then yeah that is still in, nothing was changed about the Halo CE campaign apart from the visuals.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Jun 06, 2011, 09:02:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2011, 10:38:08 AM
Quote from: Galliruler on Jun 06, 2011, 05:16:57 AM
Finally got to Commander.

No further urge to play.

Really? Why stop because you have a certain rank?
It's just gotten boring.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 09:03:26 PM
No idea what to think of the CE remake. I'll have to check out more of the footage when I get home, but I really like the original chunky graphics. More so than anything that came after, and more than what I'm seeing now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 09:07:56 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 09:03:26 PM
No idea what to think of the CE remake. I'll have to check out more of the footage when I get home, but I really like the original chunky graphics. More so than anything that came after, and more than what I'm seeing now.
You can change the graphics anytime you want in this anniversary edition.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 09:01:35 PM
By tap your dead do you mean when you ran over some one in say a warthog they would just fall over?
If so then yeah that is still in, nothing was changed about the Halo CE campaign apart from the visuals.
No, I mean like you can bump into them the slightest bit and they would die instantly like they were just hit at 90 mpH. Made for some very frustrating betrayals.

[EDIT]
HD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC2yMKMENdg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC2yMKMENdg#ws)

Just look at how disgusting that '4' is...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 09:26:29 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 09:01:35 PM
By tap your dead do you mean when you ran over some one in say a warthog they would just fall over?
If so then yeah that is still in, nothing was changed about the Halo CE campaign apart from the visuals.
No, I mean like you can bump into them the slightest bit and they would die instantly like they were just hit at 90 mpH. Made for some very frustrating betrayals.
It's still in I think, 343 keep saying they haven't changed any of the gameplay mechanics.
And I know how you feel, trying to get marines into your warthog can be very tense sometimes especially when they would do that grenade dodge right into the front of it and then die.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 09:27:13 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 09:26:29 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 09:11:50 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 09:01:35 PM
By tap your dead do you mean when you ran over some one in say a warthog they would just fall over?
If so then yeah that is still in, nothing was changed about the Halo CE campaign apart from the visuals.
No, I mean like you can bump into them the slightest bit and they would die instantly like they were just hit at 90 mpH. Made for some very frustrating betrayals.
It's still in I think, 343 keep saying they haven't changed any of the gameplay mechanics.
And I know how you feel, trying to get marines into your warthog can be very tense sometimes especially when they would do that grenade dodge right into the front of it and then die.
Yeah, that EXACT feeling is mutual!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 06, 2011, 09:37:34 PM
I have a feeling that Halo: Anniversary will be like like ODST, it has the maps from CE along with the DLC from Reach and new maps added along with it. I hope it won't feel like a waste of $60 like ODST was.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 09:46:37 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 06, 2011, 09:37:34 PM
I have a feeling that Halo: Anniversary will be like like ODST, it has the maps from CE along with the DLC from Reach and new maps added along with it. I hope it won't feel like a waste of $60 like ODST was.
It was only a waste of $60 if you didn't bother to look into what you were buying. All the content specs were there and available. The main draw of this will certainly be the campaign, and I'm fully betting they'll have a multiplayer online mode with the Halo 1 engine and mechanics. Otherwise, people will be cheated. Completely.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 09:48:22 PM
If there is... all my money

If there isn't... all my money, but also my sadness
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 10:12:06 PM
CE remake? Pass. I'll save myself $50 and just pick up the original. 2nd while I'm at it, too.

Halo 4. *sigh* It was inevitable. I was really hoping they wouldn't, but it was inevitable. Jury's still out on that one, but from what little I've seen, not lookin' too good. I wish they hadn't done anything else with Chief. His story is told and done with. There's so many other things they could make a game about. Hell, how 'bout another story with the ODST squad? I'd like that.

As to what may be in that game, I'm personally thinking Precursors.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 10:16:30 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 10:12:06 PM
CE remake? Pass. I'll save myself $50 and just pick up the original. 2nd while I'm at it, too.

You get the original with the remake. Click a button and you're playing the original.

Quote
I wish they hadn't done anything else with Chief. His story is told and done with.

Eh, Halo 1-3 was hardly his story. The only thing in the Haloverse that has been his is Nylunds' Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 10:21:07 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 10:16:30 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 10:12:06 PM
CE remake? Pass. I'll save myself $50 and just pick up the original. 2nd while I'm at it, too.

You get the original with the remake. Click a button and you're playing the original.

But do I save $50?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 06, 2011, 10:21:44 PM
just to put this out there, they need to put the 1st games multiplayer on arcade or something, i loved that game and i wish i could play it online
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 10:22:21 PM
That, and GoldenEye. I would f**king love that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 10:25:23 PM
I thought Goldeneye was already getting that...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 10:35:02 PM
There were plans, but they were scrapped.

f**king Nintendo / Microsoft politics. >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 06, 2011, 11:03:31 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 10:21:07 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 10:16:30 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 10:12:06 PM
CE remake? Pass. I'll save myself $50 and just pick up the original. 2nd while I'm at it, too.

You get the original with the remake. Click a button and you're playing the original.

But do I save $50?
They've said it won't be a full price game.
Therefore I doubt it'll be like ODST with all the DLC and such.
Also the guy mentioned there's a firefight map that comes with this.
I hope it's flood firefight!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 06, 2011, 11:06:45 PM
They also said ODST wouldn't be a full priced game and look how that turned out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 11:07:54 PM
I'm still pissed about that. It was a great game. Not a $70 game, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jun 06, 2011, 11:15:11 PM
Damn it.
Trailer looks okay, but I want my facking Thel and Rtas game!
I am interested in the CE remake. A bit hypocritical of me since I am strongly against colorizing and adding digital jazz to films and this is the same thing. Maybe I am not so hung up because it is not quite as old as some of the other things they go to work on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 06, 2011, 11:23:35 PM
just saw the trailer for the remake..definitely do not want. I'll just stick with the old version. I see no need to fix something that wasn't broken.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 11:29:45 PM
Halo 2001 and this anniversary edition are going to be the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 06, 2011, 11:31:01 PM
except the Chief looks like ass in the remake D:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 11:33:52 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jun 06, 2011, 11:31:01 PM
except the Chief looks like ass in the remake D:
This I can agree with, he looks really anime for some reason like he just walked out of Halo legends.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 11:35:59 PM
I don't like it either. And they f**ked him up the same in Halo 4. It's way to sharp on the edges, not rounded enough. They can still fix that, and they really should.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 11:41:22 PM
I think that 343 are trying a bit too hard to make their mark on Halo for halo 4 which is why chief has such a big change in appearance.

Take a look at this and don't mind the package  ;)

http://i.imgur.com/Dw7jg.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/Dw7jg.jpg)

They have left no part of his armour unchanged as far as I can tell.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 11:44:25 PM
...Morons.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 06, 2011, 11:47:36 PM
Just embarrassing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 06, 2011, 11:48:02 PM
..... Is that concept art or?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 11:51:50 PM
From the CGI trailer I thought. Either way, it's f**king bullshit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2011, 11:53:16 PM
From the trailer. I remember that shot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 11:54:29 PM
Yea it is from the trailer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 11:58:36 PM
He looks sufficiently Spartany enough for me. But I prefer his look in H3, dunno why they changed it. Gonna wait til I hear some plot details before I write this off though, not gonna dismiss it on something superficial.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 07, 2011, 12:06:15 AM
I'll be getting the CE remake for sure.  Halo 4, probably not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 07, 2011, 12:17:33 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2011, 11:54:29 PM
Yea it is from the trailer.
Well then......
Spoiler

f**kING CRAP
I TRIED.
OKAY!?!
I f**kING TRIED NOT TO HATE IT.
I TRIED TO GIVE IT A CHANCE, I TRIIIIEEEEED.
BUT EVERYTHING SEEMS WRONG
ITS NOT HALO
ITS NOT HALO
I MEAN THEY DIDN'T NEED TO DO THAT.
THEY DIDN'T NEED TO CHANGE CHIEF AND ADD SHIT AND MAKE SOME SORT OF EXPLOSIVE GUN THAT LOOKS LIKE ITS FROM GEARS OF WAR.
AND HE'S NOT A NINJA
HE'S A WALKING TANK. THE MARINES AND BUNGIE CALL HIM THAT FOR A REASON.
AND THEN EVERY SINGLE GOD DAMNED 343 MEMBER SAYS IT'S GREAT AND HARD CORE FANS WILL LOVE IT.
WHAT ARE THEY SEEING WERE NOT.
WHAT?!?
f**k IT ALL IT'S GONNA ALL GO DOWN NOW ISN'T IT?
ISNT IT?!?!
IM THROUGH.
THEY BETTER SHOW ME SOMETHING THAT I WILL LOVE BECAUSE I DON'T LOVE THIS.
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK
:'(
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 07, 2011, 12:22:49 AM
Haha, I'm gonna wait to see more before I cry myself to sleep
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 07, 2011, 12:56:42 AM
People saying 'he's not a ninja' need to read Fall of Reach. The guy is so fast he deflects a missile with his arm.

A missile.

With his arm.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 07, 2011, 01:02:21 AM
I really wish they'd make the video game Spartans more like the book Spartans. In the games they can jump high and sometimes run fast, but in the books they're just so much crazier.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 01:02:51 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 06, 2011, 11:58:36 PM
He looks sufficiently Spartany enough for me. But I prefer his look in H3, dunno why they changed it. Gonna wait til I hear some plot details before I write this off though, not gonna dismiss it on something superficial.

Agreed on every point. I don't like the rocket boosters, mostly, and everything else seemed good enough. I want to hear aobut the story first.

Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jun 06, 2011, 09:00:09 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:19:41 PM
So Halo 4 will be out next year and the CE remake will be out later this year. I find it so soon that they a new game a year apart and I hope they don't rush things out.

*checks date*

November 15 2011...

...

Spoiler
f**k you Skyrim, HD Halo: CE all the way.
[close]

Agreed. I need to preorder CEA soon! :D

Quote from: Remonster on Jun 07, 2011, 01:02:21 AM
I really wish they'd make the video game Spartans more like the book Spartans. In the games they can jump high and sometimes run fast, but in the books they're just so much crazier.

Maybe Halo 4 will be like that :)

EDIT: Frankie said that the new armor will be explained:
http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1076188 (http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1076188)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 01:22:57 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 07, 2011, 12:56:42 AM
People saying 'he's not a ninja' need to read Fall of Reach. The guy is so fast he deflects a missile with his arm.

A missile.

With his arm.
I've read all of them. Being lightweight and nimble as f**k doesn't have anything to do with deflecting a missile; being a walking tank does. And that's what he is.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 01:02:51 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jun 06, 2011, 09:00:09 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:19:41 PM
So Halo 4 will be out next year and the CE remake will be out later this year. I find it so soon that they a new game a year apart and I hope they don't rush things out.

*checks date*

November 15 2011...

...

Spoiler
f**k you Skyrim, HD Halo: CE all the way.
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Agreed. I need to preorder CEA soon! :D
Haha, so you guys would rather play a game you've already played hundreds of times before instead of one you've never played (with over 300 hours of gameplay)? Eek... that's so frighteningly blind fanboyism, no?  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 01:27:29 AM
Well, I've never played an Elder Scrolls game before, but at the moment, I just have no interest. Maybe I Will eventually, but at the moment, no, not so much  :-\

I've only played CE twice in its entirety, so the HD experience should be a really good one for me.

And I wouldn't really say I have blind fanboyism, as I am still very hesitant with Halo 4 until it proves itself. The trailer was really cool (I thought) butt he rocket boosters were a major turn off.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 07, 2011, 01:29:35 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 07, 2011, 12:56:42 AM
People saying 'he's not a ninja' need to read Fall of Reach. The guy is so fast he deflects a missile with his arm.

A missile.

With his arm.

And this, boys and girls, is why novels aren't canon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 01:41:31 AM
Yes they were.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 07, 2011, 01:53:31 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 01:22:57 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 07, 2011, 12:56:42 AM
People saying 'he's not a ninja' need to read Fall of Reach. The guy is so fast he deflects a missile with his arm.

A missile.

With his arm.
I've read all of them. Being lightweight and nimble as f**k doesn't have anything to do with deflecting a missile; being a walking tank does. And that's what he is.

His reaction speeds would have to be through the roof. Anyone who thinks he's just a walking tank doesn't get Chief. Spartans are amazing at everything, and Chiefs the best overall Spartan. He's rediculous capable at dealing with any scenario. Nothing he does in that trailer is out of character.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 02:08:49 AM
Except for fly :P (By the way, Chief isn't the best Spartan, just the luckiest).

And I posted this in the happy thread. I tihnk that, at the beginning, when Chief comes out of cryo, he will still have his old suit, but at some point in the game he will receive the new one from either a group of humans or Forerunner who model it off of his suit, with their better technology. Plus, who knows how log after 3 this even takes place.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 07, 2011, 02:14:04 AM
He might not be the best, but he's still damn good. Especially when Cortana is with him helping him out. Obviously there is going to be a lot to this game that we have no clue about, yet. Thats how its always been with Halo games. Game gets announced, fans pick at every detail, then details get released.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 02:19:14 AM
Just read Frankie's blog on Waypoint. CEA will have a Firefight map that is appropriate for the CE setting, and does sometihng that Firefight has never done before.

Flood, anyone? ;D

EDIT: And CEA is only $40! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 07, 2011, 02:41:01 AM
Just realized Chief is kinda like Teela Brown from Ringworld.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 07, 2011, 02:41:16 AM
I said it might be flood FF a little back.
On a swamp map? That would be great.

And 40 bucks is truly a bargain
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 07, 2011, 02:42:36 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 07, 2011, 02:41:01 AM
Just realized Chief is kinda like Teela Brown from Ringworld.

Yup. In Halo, luck is a biological attribute.

Spoiler
MASTER CHIEF ON THE PLANET OF THE PUPPETEERS
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 02:43:07 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 07, 2011, 02:41:16 AM
I said it might be flood FF a little back.
On a swamp map? That would be great.

And 40 bucks is truly a bargain

Definitely. They should also do a Halo 4 beta key :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 02:44:16 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 07, 2011, 01:53:31 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 01:22:57 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 07, 2011, 12:56:42 AM
People saying 'he's not a ninja' need to read Fall of Reach. The guy is so fast he deflects a missile with his arm.

A missile.

With his arm.
I've read all of them. Being lightweight and nimble as f**k doesn't have anything to do with deflecting a missile; being a walking tank does. And that's what he is.

His reaction speeds would have to be through the roof. Anyone who thinks he's just a walking tank doesn't get Chief. Spartans are amazing at everything, and Chiefs the best overall Spartan. He's rediculous capable at dealing with any scenario. Nothing he does in that trailer is out of character.
True, that's why I excused that insane mid-air pistol catch.  :laugh:

Tenacious SOB.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 02:19:14 AM
Just read Frankie's blog on Waypoint. CEA will have a Firefight map that is appropriate for the CE setting, and does sometihng that Firefight has never done before.

Flood, anyone? ;D

EDIT: And CEA is only $40! :D
Very good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 07, 2011, 02:45:52 AM
Now show me the CEA special editions
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Jun 07, 2011, 02:55:00 AM
About the "walking tank" versus "ninja" topic;

Chief as a human is a ninja, and with the 1.5 ton MJOLNIR armor, he becomes a walking ninja tank.

I win.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 07, 2011, 03:03:16 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 07, 2011, 02:42:36 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 07, 2011, 02:41:01 AM
Just realized Chief is kinda like Teela Brown from Ringworld.

Yup. In Halo, luck is a biological attribute.

Spoiler
MASTER CHIEF ON THE PLANET OF THE PUPPETEERS
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cL1HisrNc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cL1HisrNc#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 05:23:52 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdownload.halowaypoint.com%2Fcontent%2Fwaypoint%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F2066f87d32f44c69b1d79d3e49e9d99d%2F2816737-gallery.png&hash=859d9a3e36ea2cbf946f9548d6e6bc16f6517e85)

Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIhtafqZvy8
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.sharenator.com%2FShut_up_and_take_my_money_RE_Gues_what_this_is-s500x313-149402.jpg&hash=5eadceb662812b814b33b83fce835f48523e660d)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 07, 2011, 06:54:44 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 01:22:57 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 01:02:51 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jun 06, 2011, 09:00:09 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 06, 2011, 07:19:41 PM
So Halo 4 will be out next year and the CE remake will be out later this year. I find it so soon that they a new game a year apart and I hope they don't rush things out.

*checks date*

November 15 2011...

...

Spoiler
f**k you Skyrim, HD Halo: CE all the way.
[close]

Agreed. I need to preorder CEA soon! :D
Haha, so you guys would rather play a game you've already played hundreds of times before instead of one you've never played (with over 300 hours of gameplay)? Eek... that's so frighteningly blind fanboyism, no?  :-\

Halo appeals to me far more. I haven't played Oblivion in ages.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 07, 2011, 08:56:29 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Ff464fa5ec4c6b58361e0a00aaf90a8a0.png&hash=8ef9c7d3d02e64bfb52c7112395f8f1fe1a2837f)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Fa0906d7811c58a974b7d4beaa3d839b2.png&hash=34c197841a7f9eb026354013743ea86383767a8b)

What the hell happened in that pod?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 09:02:23 AM
Yup. Called it. It's even more bullshit here than it appears in the trailer.

NOT TO MENTION HE GAINED A f**kING BUILT-IN JETPACK.

Frank O'Connor is supposed to be a continuity Nazi, so what the f**k went on here? Gonna love to see how he justifies this one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 07, 2011, 09:17:12 AM
Who was that bald guy presenting the game?

He seemed totally unenthusiastic about it.

like "yep.. another halo..."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 09:30:07 AM
That was Frank O'Connor. Thing is, he never sounds enthusiastic.

I guess that's why his fame is through is through his writing to the community.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 07, 2011, 09:32:17 AM
He seemed... sad.

Like he never wanted halo 4 and is being forced at gunpoint to do it...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 09:43:07 AM
So today... I'm here to announce... Halo 4...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oabcM9SOF-E#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oabcM9SOF-E#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 07, 2011, 10:31:49 AM
I don't really see a problem with the new suit myself, as long as there's an explanation for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 10:33:09 AM
He just got out of cryo though... so an explantion is impossible.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 07, 2011, 10:39:40 AM
Maybe it's not a cryo tube, but an advanced wardrobe? :laugh:

But as other members pointed out, maybe it will happen in a different way in the game. If not, well that's just lazy...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 07, 2011, 11:17:18 AM
Well his suit changed from halo 2 to 3 as well.
Just not as drastically.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 07, 2011, 12:17:18 PM
Who cares about Halo 4?  CE remake baby!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 07, 2011, 01:29:13 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 05:23:52 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdownload.halowaypoint.com%2Fcontent%2Fwaypoint%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F2066f87d32f44c69b1d79d3e49e9d99d%2F2816737-gallery.png&hash=859d9a3e36ea2cbf946f9548d6e6bc16f6517e85)

Oh, Silent Cartographer. How I loved you so.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 07, 2011, 02:26:49 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 10:33:09 AM
He just got out of cryo though... so an explantion is impossible.  :-\

Its just a pre rendered trailer. I can name plenty of games that had pre-rendered announcement trailers where the character looks completely different in the end game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_cRZ24BVKM#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_cRZ24BVKM#noexternalembed) An example of what I'd really like to finally be able to do as a Spartan. Maybe with a little less Matrix spinning, but still maneuverable and fast. And less Nolan North.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 06:36:21 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 07, 2011, 10:31:49 AM
I don't really see a problem with the new suit myself, as long as there's an explanation for it.
Agreed.
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 10:33:09 AM
He just got out of cryo though... so an explantion is impossible.  :-\
Hopefully its like what I said, a preview of things to come. Hopefully in game he will exit with the real suit, and then get that one.

And, today a friend mentioned that maybe the rocket boosters only work in zero-g. Not a bad theory, actually. One could then ask "why didn't he use it when he had the bomb in Halo 2"? but maybe he just didn't want to jostle the bomb and cause any unnecessary...explosions.

We'll see how it all turns out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 07, 2011, 07:27:33 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 01:41:31 AM
Yes they were.

Geez. Halo has more problems continuity-wise than A/P.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 07:36:14 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 06:36:21 PM
And, today a friend mentioned that maybe the rocket boosters only work in zero-g. Not a bad theory, actually. One could then ask "why didn't he use it when he had the bomb in Halo 2"? but maybe he just didn't want to jostle the bomb and cause any unnecessary...explosions.

We'll see how it all turns out.
But it would have been mentioned in the MJOLNIR specs before now. There really is 0 explantion for it.

Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 07, 2011, 07:27:33 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 01:41:31 AM
Yes they were.

Geez. Halo has more problems continuity-wise than A/P.
Only one main one, and that would be the changing of the battle for Reach's events. Everything else ends up the same. Halo 4 is already showing signs of "f**k ups". Like the cryo wardrobe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 07, 2011, 07:37:18 PM
I guess they tied up the Ascendant Justice guy in a closet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 07:36:14 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 06:36:21 PM
And, today a friend mentioned that maybe the rocket boosters only work in zero-g. Not a bad theory, actually. One could then ask "why didn't he use it when he had the bomb in Halo 2"? but maybe he just didn't want to jostle the bomb and cause any unnecessary...explosions.

We'll see how it all turns out.
But it would have been mentioned in the MJOLNIR specs before now. There really is 0 explantion for it.

Just because it was never mentioned before, doesn't mean it has to break canon. Things can be written in and not break canon. Happened before.

Like, Fall of Reach never mentioned Spartan IIIs or Brutes because they weren't invented yet, but that doesn't mean they couldn't be there (Reach showed us they were).

I'm still hesitant on the thrusters, but if they can be explained, then go for it. It would have been easier to leave them out, but they're there. Nothing I can do about it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 07:55:33 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 07:47:50 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 07:36:14 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 06:36:21 PM
And, today a friend mentioned that maybe the rocket boosters only work in zero-g. Not a bad theory, actually. One could then ask "why didn't he use it when he had the bomb in Halo 2"? but maybe he just didn't want to jostle the bomb and cause any unnecessary...explosions.

We'll see how it all turns out.
But it would have been mentioned in the MJOLNIR specs before now. There really is 0 explantion for it.

Just because it was never mentioned before, doesn't mean it has to break canon. Things can be written in and not break canon. Happened before.

Like, Fall of Reach never mentioned Spartan IIIs or Brutes because they weren't invented yet, but that doesn't mean they couldn't be there (Reach showed us they were).

I'm still hesitant on the thrusters, but if they can be explained, then go for it. It would have been easier to leave them out, but they're there. Nothing I can do about it.
Brutes weren't integrated into our armor the entire time, and Reach was a battle spanning an entire planet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 07:59:42 PM
I understand that, but all I'm saying is that they could easily write in that he just never had a use for the thrusters until then. Plus, for all we know, it could just be in the cutscene.

Oh, another thing. Did anyone else notice the thing at the end of the trailer looked a lot like the Portal form Halo 3? I noticed that after reading on Waypoint's forums.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 07, 2011, 08:01:43 PM
The only explaination I can find for why he might have trusters is

From doctor Halsey's journal:
the page about the different Mjolnir specs,

QuoteMark VI

-Possible Covenant-enabled technologies:energy shield, intergrated plasma energy system, null gravity assist package, and gravitonic weaponry (very TBD)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 08:05:07 PM
What page is that one? I'll have to look it up after, when I have time. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 07, 2011, 08:09:12 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 08:05:07 PM
What page is that one? I'll have to look it up after, when I have time. :)
Theres no page numbers so i'll just use dates, look for January 7,2535 its on the fourth page after that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 08:11:58 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 07, 2011, 08:09:12 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 08:05:07 PM
What page is that one? I'll have to look it up after, when I have time. :)
Theres no page numbers so i'll just use dates, look for January 7,2535 its on the fourth page after that.

OK, thanks. That actually makes me feel a bit better about seeing the thrusters. :)

And sorry, I forgot there aren't page numbers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 07, 2011, 08:16:17 PM
Still leaves the problem of the completely new armour though.
I just hope that 343 have the cmmon sense to let us get out of cryo with mark VI and then get that new suit, bet it's mark VII, later in the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Jun 07, 2011, 08:20:31 PM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Jun 07, 2011, 12:17:18 PM
Who cares about Halo 4?  CE remake baby!

Pretty much.

I will peruse over 4 as bungie is no longer around in as strong a capacity to f**k it up... but I'm not holding my breath.

Halo seeya will be played, though... although f**k MP. Reach is a joke.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 08:32:38 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 07, 2011, 08:16:17 PM
Still leaves the problem of the completely new armour though.
I just hope that 343 have the cmmon sense to let us get out of cryo with mark VI and then get that new suit, bet it's mark VII, later in the game.


I'm thinking that that will be a new suit.

But, if not, I tihnk I will be able to accept it as the same suit form 2/3. It was just the boosters that bothered me. And now that could be cleared up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 07, 2011, 09:03:12 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 07, 2011, 08:32:38 PM
But, if not, I tihnk I will be able to accept it as the same suit form 2/3. It was just the boosters that bothered me. And now that could be cleared up.
With Frankie and the Ascendant Justice guy on the team? They'd have no excuse for the shitty re-design. They should know better than anything that shit like this would be criticized to death, so why the f**k would they ever do it? And further than that, how the hell would Master Chief aquired new pieces of human-built armor on a Forerunner planet?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1QzZ15-L38# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1QzZ15-L38#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 12:55:22 AM
Well, according to Cryptum (I'm fuzzy on details, haven't read the book myself) there was once interaction between humans and Forerunner. Maybe there is a whole civilization of people living among the Forerunner, who create a suit based on the one MC exits the tube with.

Like I said, I'm really hesitant about the game, but I'm really hoping that 343i proves themselves. I'm going to wait for more information before dismissing the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 12:56:47 AM
Goddamn Disembodied Soul. Screwin' wit' out canon, 'n shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 01:03:30 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 12:55:22 AM
Well, according to Cryptum (I'm fuzzy on details, haven't read the book myself) there was once interaction between humans and Forerunner. Maybe there is a whole civilization of people living among the Forerunner, who create a suit based on the one MC exits the tube with.

Like I said, I'm really hesitant about the game, but I'm really hoping that 343i proves themselves. I'm going to wait for more information before dismissing the game.
I'm militant as f**k until I see gameplay, a story layout, hear the features, and see that it looks and plays like the Bungie games. I'm surpirsed Frankie hasn't commented on that yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 01:05:46 AM
I really doubt that the trailer will even make an appearance in game. It was just meant to hype everyone up, get them talking. Like, Chief pushing himself out of cryo and being able to respond to danger within seconds. It makes for a cool teaser, but it probably won't be in game.

Plus, that trailer was CG, not in game rendering. The only game to use CG so far was Wars, and I doubt Halo 4 will do it.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 01:03:30 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 12:55:22 AM
Well, according to Cryptum (I'm fuzzy on details, haven't read the book myself) there was once interaction between humans and Forerunner. Maybe there is a whole civilization of people living among the Forerunner, who create a suit based on the one MC exits the tube with.

Like I said, I'm really hesitant about the game, but I'm really hoping that 343i proves themselves. I'm going to wait for more information before dismissing the game.
I'm militant as f**k until I see gameplay, a story layout, hear the features, and see that it looks and plays like the Bungie games. I'm surpirsed Frankie hasn't commented on that yet.

Wait for Pax. 343 is doing a whole HaloFest there, where they will be announcing more about Anniversary and 4.

And for some early hints at 4's story, there will be terminals hidden in Anniversary which are supposed to hint at some things in 4, if I read correctly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 01:46:34 AM
I heard about the terminals when Frank said there would be some in an interview but he didnt mention they would hint at Halo 4
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 01:51:03 AM
Hmm, if I remember correctly, I am pretty sure i Read something that said that the terminals would be Guilty Spark's voice, and that they would contain little bits of info that relate to Halo 4. Maybe I read it wrong...I have no idea where I read it, so I won't be able to find a link  :-\

EDIT: This one mentions that the terminals will have stuff about past and future games:
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/the-halo-bulletin-inaugural-frankie-edition/59856 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/the-halo-bulletin-inaugural-frankie-edition/59856)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 02:30:35 AM
I like what he's said, makes sense.
And I really hope our halo 4 questions are answered.
*grim look*
QuoteOh, and everyone would whore the pistol 24/7.
:laugh:
Is funny because its true!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 02:34:43 AM
Indeed, it is true :)

And I'm hoping that the questions are answered. Specifically those about the armor. I doubt we will get any realy info until after CEA, though. One game at a time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 02:39:39 AM
Also I really like that the game is actually getting released 10 years after CE
or well... A day after ten years since it was released but no problem. no problem.

And yeah about the armor he specifically said
"what's happened to him"
I think that he meant the look. Hopefully.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 02:47:24 AM
Yep. Some people basically found a way that the thrusters are canon (and used Halsey's journal to back them up) but I would still like an official statement.

And I thought CEA was coming out the exact day of its 10th anniversary?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 02:51:52 AM
Halo CE came out the 14th if I remember correctly.

Also to those (I know one guy who immediately said it) who said Chief's helmet looked odd.
http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1076456 (http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1076456)
*does hand motions*
Bam bam
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 03:01:19 AM
Awesome. CEA is going to be great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 03:10:09 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 02:51:52 AM
Halo CE came out the 14th if I remember correctly.

Also to those (I know one guy who immediately said it) who said Chief's helmet looked odd.
http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1076456 (http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1076456)
*does hand motions*
Bam bam
Good, now about that Halo 4 helmet...

Never could navigate Halo.Bungie.Org, either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 03:19:51 AM
Sweeps, do you hate the helmet in general, or just if it's supposed to be the same one from 2/3? Because if it's a new suit, I think it looks cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 03:24:45 AM
Because I want it to be the one from 2/3. They could have at least given us that. I would probably be 20% less militant toward this game's direction if they went with the direction that actually made sense. Yes I know that it may have only been intended as showing something that represents what will happen, but the placement of it was godawful, and was totally the wrong choice. Especially when Frankie considers it something the diehard Halo fans will dig.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 03:38:08 AM
I've got a couple (dozen) caps.
Anyone want me to post em?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 03:39:38 AM
Post em' if you got em'.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 04:17:24 AM
Just from the campaign up to the elite needler explosion.
"Click to enlargify"
Spoiler

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Is it me or does it seem that when an Elite's shields pop they explode and die?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 04:22:12 AM
I wish they hadn't changed the look of the AR. But I'm starting to warm up to this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 04:24:56 AM
You're warming up to Reach's graphics now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 04:25:32 AM
Huh?

I'm warming up to the idea of a CE remake.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 04:26:43 AM
Ah ok, misunderstood that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 04:58:07 AM
The AR look has been one of my favorite looking things.  :laugh:

I also love the look of 343 Guilty Spark (the level) in this one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 05:09:12 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 04:58:07 AM
The AR look has been one of my favorite looking things.  :laugh:

I also love the look of 343 Guilty Sark (the level) in this one.
...

sark
[sahrk]
–noun Scot. and North England .
any long, shirtlike garment worn next to the skin, as a chemise, nightshirt, or the like.

Epic typo :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Terx2 on Jun 08, 2011, 06:06:28 AM
When will it end? The Halo series has been good. Now Microsoft is literally trying to get every dollar they can from the Halo franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 08, 2011, 03:40:49 PM
So the terminals will have info on Halo 4 it seems http://twitter.com/#!/HaloWaypoint/statuses/78250991933329408 (http://twitter.com/#!/HaloWaypoint/statuses/78250991933329408)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 08, 2011, 04:15:40 PM
Quote from: Terx2 on Jun 08, 2011, 06:06:28 AM
When will it end? The Halo series has been good. Now Microsoft is literally trying to get every dollar they can from the Halo franchise.

Why does it need to? If done right, Halo 4 could breath new life into the series. And It's not like the last few Halo games sold poorly by any means, people are still interested.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 06:22:29 PM
Right. This new trilogy has the potential to be amazing, and do things the series has never even attempted to before.

Its clear that the guys at 343 love Halo. Lets give them a chance.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 10:00:53 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 06:22:29 PM
Its clear that the guys at 343 love Halo. Lets give them a chance.
And the Strauss Brothers loved Aliens and Predators.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 10:10:32 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 04:58:07 AM
The AR look has been one of my favorite looking things.  :laugh:

Was fine in Reach. But this is a CE remake; it should have the CE AR.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 10:13:58 PM
It is the CE AR, it just has a yellow stripe on it.

The perspective still matches CE as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 10:21:58 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 10:13:58 PM
It is the CE AR...

No, it's not.

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The ammo counter; completely different.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 10:29:19 PM
Thought you mostly meant in function (60 rounds as opposed to 32). Aside from that, none of the changes bother me, I just love the perspective put on it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 10:33:39 PM
That picture actually proves how much like the CE assault rifle it is.
Also I think ima need some extra pants, I mean with the update flood and the way they made the areas look.
:-X
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 10:49:48 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 10:33:39 PM
That picture actually proves how much like the CE assault rifle it is.

Except the ways it's completely different.

3 kept the look of the CE rifle. The CE remake is not. I don't get that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2011, 12:44:47 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 10:49:48 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 10:33:39 PM
That picture actually proves how much like the CE assault rifle it is.

Except the ways it's completely different.

3 kept the look of the CE rifle. The CE remake is not. I don't get that.

That's because this is essentially Reach's engine. They are also using the Army from Reach instead of the marines from CE.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2011, 10:00:53 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 08, 2011, 06:22:29 PM
Its clear that the guys at 343 love Halo. Lets give them a chance.
And the Strauss Brothers loved Aliens and Predators.

And I was fine giving them a chance, they just didn't do a very good job with their opportunity. Lets hope 343 does otherwise. There have been plenty of times where fans did something amazing!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 09, 2011, 12:50:58 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2011, 12:44:47 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 10:49:48 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 10:33:39 PM
That picture actually proves how much like the CE assault rifle it is.

Except the ways it's completely different.

3 kept the look of the CE rifle. The CE remake is not. I don't get that.

That's because this is essentially Reach's engine. They are also using the Army from Reach instead of the marines from CE.
I'm hoping they're just placeholder for now... because that makes absolutely zero sense. Not to mention it's just lazy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 01:06:26 AM
I think it's just a place holder, as they did have Marines in Reach.

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Those are Marines.

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These are troopers.

Main way to tell the difference is Marines have dark brown armor and the troopers have Khaki armor
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 09, 2011, 01:17:09 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 01:06:26 AM
I think it's just a place holder, as they did have Marines in Reach.

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110511031046/halo/images/9/9a/448px-HaloReach_-_MarineUniform.jpg
Those are Marines.
So badass!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 09, 2011, 01:45:44 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2011, 12:44:47 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 10:49:48 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 10:33:39 PM
That picture actually proves how much like the CE assault rifle it is.

Except the ways it's completely different.

3 kept the look of the CE rifle. The CE remake is not. I don't get that.

That's because this is essentially Reach's engine. They are also using the Army from Reach instead of the marines from CE.

So? They can't make a new model that looks like the gun from the game they're actually remaking? It just smacks of laziness to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 02:16:05 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 09, 2011, 01:45:44 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2011, 12:44:47 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 08, 2011, 10:49:48 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 08, 2011, 10:33:39 PM
That picture actually proves how much like the CE assault rifle it is.

Except the ways it's completely different.

3 kept the look of the CE rifle. The CE remake is not. I don't get that.

That's because this is essentially Reach's engine. They are also using the Army from Reach instead of the marines from CE.

So? They can't make a new model that looks like the gun from the game they're actually remaking? It just smacks of laziness to me.
It's not laziness, they're using Reach's models and such to make it look like it's prequel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 09, 2011, 02:23:08 AM
That was a different gun in Reach. There's a reason it looked different.

They're just reusing the model out of laziness. Can't see any other reason.

I also just prefer the classic look. Feels more Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 09, 2011, 02:24:43 AM
I'd be hard-pressed to call it a remake at all. They've said it's just a new graphics layer over existing geometry. The Halo Reach phsyics engine isn't even in the campaign. It's all Halo 1 with Halo Reach enemy/friendly skins, graphics. It would be a remake if it was done in the Halo Reach engine with new geometry. Though there are some minor structural differences, no interruption to CE's engine. Not even ragdoll has been incorporated.

Also, you don't need to put italics on every title name.  :laugh:

Burger King
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 09, 2011, 02:27:47 AM
Okay, Halo series, yeah. I usually don't for franchises.

But you don't seem to mind when I use it on books, movies, or TV shows? You sayin' games aren't on the same level as all those?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 09, 2011, 02:33:13 AM
I just mean when the subject is already established, just kinda strange to see it then; like it's an emphasis.

I don't always drink beer. But when I do... I go to BURGER KING.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 04:05:37 AM
Anyways, am I seriously seeing it wrong or what?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U95yDEhEUl8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U95yDEhEUl8#ws)
It really bothers me.
Every time in that trailer when an elites shields pop they effing explode in a blue mist.
That wasnt in CE from what I remember....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 09, 2011, 04:18:53 AM
In Halo 1, there seemed to be a spark/flame effect when their shields broke. This just seems to be more of a flame; I think it's badass. Also, 2/3 of those had a plasma grenade involved...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 04:22:49 AM
*Looks again*
Ok, I didn't see the Plasma.
Damn eagle eyed player, shot the grenade in its hand with a plasna rife!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Jun 09, 2011, 06:51:25 PM
This is me beimg a total nerd, but if you watch the trailer they show MC from the original halo pointing his gun at the ground. Its well known that is a glitch in the game that is broken and should not be there, but in the footage from the remake you can see MC doing the exact same thing. This may mean that some if not most of the game engine and assets are being reused in the remake.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 07:12:56 PM
Yes, we know that already.
Check the last few pages, we posted multiple interviews and statements that say it's the exact same game engine and assets from Halo CE. All they've done is add a new graphics layer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 09, 2011, 07:52:00 PM
Must admit I've quite excited for the remake. I don't like the visor but I think that's because it just looks like plain gold. I want some patterning in there. Other than that, looks pretty sexy. Hope they don't charge full retail price. November looks to be an expensive month as it is.

Halo 4...I'm willing to bet the trailer has very little to do with the actual game but I didn't really like the armour of helmet either. But I'll wait and see.

I just look forward to new story opportunities.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 08:05:47 PM
A few pages back there's an article stating it won't be full price.
Only $40 price.
Why won't anyone look back a bit? :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 09, 2011, 08:13:20 PM
The issue is they said the same thing about ODST, even in articles originally. I'll believe a $40 dollar price tag when I see it on a shelf.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 08:15:58 PM
.........
Do the past pages not exist?
Am I missing something here?
:-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 09, 2011, 08:23:57 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 08:15:58 PM
.........
Do the past pages not exist?
Am I missing something here?
:-\

Must be.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 08:26:14 PM
Ah ok, that guy deleted his post.
He was asking if he was the only one excited for the CE Remake only.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 09, 2011, 08:30:56 PM
^
That was me. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJUuSq4MZ4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJUuSq4MZ4#ws)

New video.  Sorry if this has been posted already
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 09, 2011, 08:59:31 PM
Comparison shots:
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 09:01:36 PM
You might want to merge those points.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 09, 2011, 11:59:21 PM
If campaign doesn't have theater, I will be so very disappoint.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 10, 2011, 12:05:56 AM
I just love all these Silent Cartographer pics. Remember that mission very fondly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 10, 2011, 12:15:21 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 09, 2011, 11:59:21 PM
If campaign doesn't have theater, I will be so very disappoint.
Very much agreed
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2011, 12:16:27 AM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Jun 09, 2011, 08:30:56 PM
^
That was me. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJUuSq4MZ4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riJUuSq4MZ4#ws)

New video.  Sorry if this has been posted already
They had a shorter version of that on the 343 site, but that one has some extra footage-- awesome.

I'm really excited for this!  :laugh:

I really wanna see how Assault on the Control Room looks!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 10, 2011, 12:28:34 AM
I'd like to see the new Flood models. Be interesting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 10, 2011, 01:30:39 AM
Damn, they really took their time with the overhaul. It really looks like a totally new game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 10, 2011, 03:57:06 AM
Okay, yeah, I'm sold on this now.

Wonder if they'll do Halo 2: Anniversary...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 10, 2011, 04:03:04 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 10, 2011, 03:57:06 AM


Wonder if they'll do Halo 2: Anniversary...

wonder if some fans will abandon any hope for halo having a future
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 10, 2011, 04:03:50 AM
I'm just saying. I don't own a copy, so if I were to pick one up, I'd rather wait for that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 10, 2011, 04:04:36 AM
Quote from: Basher917 on Jun 10, 2011, 04:03:04 AM
wonder if some fans will abandon any hope for halo having a future

sup dawg
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 10, 2011, 04:05:49 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 10, 2011, 04:03:50 AM
I'm just saying. I don't own a copy, so if I were to pick one up, I'd rather wait for that.
just kidding, my copies keep on breaking :-\ that would bee pretty nice
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2011, 04:53:19 AM
Quote from: Basher917 on Jun 10, 2011, 04:03:04 AM
wonder if some fans will abandon any hope for halo having a future
Halo's future laid in it's past, and 343 has ignored that with Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 10, 2011, 04:57:54 AM
I still want a survival horror game as a Marine...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 10, 2011, 11:36:50 AM
In the Halo-verse? Coz that's not geared towards survival horror.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2011, 11:45:44 AM
The Flood would be a whole lot scarrier as a Marine and with darker lighting.

Tsk, tsk, Doom. Think outside the box.  ::)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 10, 2011, 11:48:51 AM
Heck, 343 Guilty Spark was pretty creepy even when playing as Chief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2011, 11:58:22 AM
Yes it certainly was. I swear some Flood are only programed to attack when you see them-- I've turned around a few times on that level and had some just STANDING there, and then they attack you. It's like the scene from Alien with Dallas. D:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 10, 2011, 03:47:46 PM
Id like a Halo 2: Anniversary
It'd be nice to see it updated and restored, getting rid of the graphic problems Halo 2 had.
I'd also like it because my current copy of Halo 2 stops playing after I think sacred icon? The level with Thel and Vadam against flood that's awesome.
And because of the fact my Halo 2 is lost anyways.

They have 4 years to get it done actually.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 10, 2011, 04:17:11 PM
does this means there will be no new halo games in 2013?
Spoiler
good because i've got other things to spend money on
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 10, 2011, 04:35:09 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 08:05:47 PM
A few pages back there's an article stating it won't be full price.
Only $40 price.
Why won't anyone look back a bit? :-\

Don't get snippy with me, bitch!

And thanks  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PREDDY VEDDER on Jun 10, 2011, 05:17:30 PM
Why the frak are there only like 6 levels in halo reach campaign?
What a let down!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 10, 2011, 05:24:31 PM
Quote from: PREDDY VEDDER on Jun 10, 2011, 05:17:30 PM
Why the frak are there only like 6 levels in halo reach campaign?
What a let down!
at least there weren't any like cortana or worse,...
Spoiler
the library!
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 10, 2011, 05:34:32 PM
There were 10 levels
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 10, 2011, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2011, 11:45:44 AM
The Flood would be a whole lot scarrier as a Marine and with darker lighting.

Tsk, tsk, Doom. Think outside the box.  ::)

Sounds like Dead Space, quite honestly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2011, 08:02:05 PM
I thought Reach's campaign was a pretty good length. I really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Jun 10, 2011, 08:37:31 PM
I can't really say I enjoyed it. I love Reach for Multiplayer and Spartan  customisation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 10, 2011, 10:25:50 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2011, 11:45:44 AM
The Flood would be a whole lot scarrier as a Marine and with darker lighting.

Tsk, tsk, Doom. Think outside the box.  ::)

Precisely.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2011, 11:34:10 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 10, 2011, 03:47:46 PM
Id like a Halo 2: Anniversary
It'd be nice to see it updated and restored, getting rid of the graphic problems Halo 2 had.
I'd also like it because my current copy of Halo 2 stops playing after I think sacred icon? The level with Thel and Vadam against flood that's awesome.
And because of the fact my Halo 2 is lost anyways.

They have 4 years to get it done actually.
Ugh, if they're gonna do it with Halo 2, they might as well do it with 3/ODST as well.  ::)

Just to have the whole series on-par with Reach's graphics.

Ugh. Do not want.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 10, 2011, 11:37:46 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi847.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fab35%2FSpace-Sweeper%2FScreamBaltar.jpg&hash=402c97f41cc238c11be6037a3896dafb5ece4b14)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 11, 2011, 12:16:52 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2011, 11:34:10 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 10, 2011, 03:47:46 PM
Id like a Halo 2: Anniversary
It'd be nice to see it updated and restored, getting rid of the graphic problems Halo 2 had.
I'd also like it because my current copy of Halo 2 stops playing after I think sacred icon? The level with Thel and Vadam against flood that's awesome.
And because of the fact my Halo 2 is lost anyways.

They have 4 years to get it done actually.
Ugh, if they're gonna do it with Halo 2, they might as well do it with 3/ODST as well.  ::)

Just to have the whole series on-par with Reach's graphics.

Ugh. Do not want.



i bet they're only remaking the ones pre-360
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 11, 2011, 12:19:36 AM
One thing I'm confused about is that they said that Halo 4 is beginning anew trilogy for the X-BOX 360. So does that mean that the 360 will still be around for another four (counting CEA) games worth?

Or is 5 or 6 going to come out with the new X-BOX?

Marketing wise, if there were plans for a new X-BOX in the next couple years, I'm pretty sure Micro$oft would have wanted to make Halo 4 a launch title.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 11, 2011, 12:57:42 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 11, 2011, 12:19:36 AM
One thing I'm confused about is that they said that Halo 4 is beginning anew trilogy for the X-BOX 360. So does that mean that the 360 will still be around for another four (counting CEA) games worth?

Or is 5 or 6 going to come out with the new X-BOX?

Marketing wise, if there were plans for a new X-BOX in the next couple years, I'm pretty sure Micro$oft would have wanted to make Halo 4 a launch title.

microsoft doesn't want to lose sales because halo fans won't be buying more halo games
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 11, 2011, 06:14:07 AM
Quote from: Basher917 on Jun 10, 2011, 04:17:11 PM
does this means there will be no new halo games in 2013?
Spoiler
good because i've got other things to spend money on
[close]

With Halo 4 coming out in 2012 then I would imagine that they will make Halo 5 like two or three years after Halo 4. So Halo 5 in 2014 or 2015.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 11, 2011, 01:35:09 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 11, 2011, 06:14:07 AM
Quote from: Basher917 on Jun 10, 2011, 04:17:11 PM
does this means there will be no new halo games in 2013?
Spoiler
good because i've got other things to spend money on
[close]

With Halo 4 coming out in 2012 then I would imagine that they will make Halo 5 like two or three years after Halo 4. So Halo 5 in 2014 or 2015.

Although, there is the potential that the three games could be using the same engine, and are potentially being developed at the same time (though the priority now is of course 4), but they could be yearly.

What I was thinking, it would be cool if all three games had the same multiplayer, and come with a full games worth of multiplayer maps that could be accessed from any of the three games' discs. That way, the new trilogy oculd be a yearly release, without being milked, and we would have our biggest multiplayer ever.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 11, 2011, 09:16:02 PM
The last time I played CE was more than five years ago...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTP689xZSwo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTP689xZSwo#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9bhM1xZyYE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9bhM1xZyYE#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJxujQ3CaLo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJxujQ3CaLo#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGRVA5_rdsQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGRVA5_rdsQ#ws)

Just thinking about experiencing these cutscenes again remastered in the Anniversary Edition is putting a big grin on my face.  I wonder if they're keeping the same pans/angles or if they're improving on them.  Honestly, I think they could use an update in that regard.  It would be sweet if they remade the cutscenes akin to the cinematography in Danny Boyle's Sunshine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 11, 2011, 10:47:12 PM
Why remake the cinematography to mimic some other movie's? It was excellent.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 12, 2011, 12:12:23 AM
The headshots could be improved.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2011, 01:04:46 AM
I thought CEs cutscenes looked great as they were. They shouldn't mess with that stuff, just make the graphics better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 12, 2011, 03:35:34 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2011, 01:04:46 AM
I thought CEs cutscenes looked great as they were. They shouldn't mess with that stuff, just make the graphics better.
yea it's just a 60 $ game update from  original xbox to 360
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 12, 2011, 06:01:45 AM
Its not sixt-
Screw it.
*leaves thread*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2011, 03:28:40 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 12, 2011, 06:01:45 AM
Its not sixt-
Screw it.
*leaves thread*

Ahh, good old Fitz. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jun 12, 2011, 03:32:13 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 12, 2011, 06:01:45 AM
Its not sixt-
Screw it.
*leaves thread*

u mad?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Jun 12, 2011, 05:04:56 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Jun 12, 2011, 03:32:13 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 12, 2011, 06:01:45 AM
Its not sixt-
Screw it.
*leaves thread*

u mad?

Ak-74u mad?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 12, 2011, 05:42:58 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 09, 2011, 08:05:47 PM
A few pages back there's an article stating it won't be full price.
Only $40 price.
Why won't anyone look back a bit? :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 12, 2011, 07:05:22 PM
Fitz, until I see 40 I'll believe 40. They said the same shit with ODST and it wound up being 60. I are not amused. ಠ_ಠ
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2011, 08:09:17 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jun 12, 2011, 07:05:22 PM
Fitz, until I see 40 I'll believe 40. They said the same shit with ODST and it wound up being 60. I are not amused. ಠ_ಠ

From what I recall, with ODST then never confirmed a cheaper price, just that they were aiming for one. With CEA they came right out and gave a number.

EDIT: Halo 4 details supposedly leaked by a bungie.net member:

http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=61278968 (http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=61278968)

No confirmation or anything, and its b.net, so take it with a grain of salt. Although, those leaked Reach pics were real...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 12, 2011, 08:46:32 PM
That ONI cover-up shit better be true, because it's one of the Halo Universe aspects I'm most interested with. But really, this is a Bungie.net user, so until this is confirmed, it means f**k-all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jun 12, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
Never been to Bungie.net. Is it fun?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2011, 08:59:26 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Jun 12, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
Never been to Bungie.net. Is it fun?

Not at all, unless you love trolls. Try the Halo Waypoint forums. If you go to Waypoint, add me as a friend: bstnsx704.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 12, 2011, 08:46:32 PM
That ONI cover-up shit better be true, because it's one of the Halo Universe aspects I'm most interested with. But really, this is a Bungie.net user, so until this is confirmed, it means f**k-all.

ONI cover-up would be cool indeed. And if there are humans on the planet, I'm hoping its the Spirit of Fire crew. Imagine interaction between a rampant Serena and a near-rampant Cortana. Wow!

Also, the planet they described sounds a lot like the shield worlds from Ghosts of Onyx and Halo Wars.

I really need to read Cryptum, just to catch up on all the Forerunner stuff!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 12, 2011, 09:01:03 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Jun 12, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
Never been to Bungie.net. Is it fun?
NO.

I have a long history there and it's like, unless you're Charlie Sheen, former drug-addicts looking back on their days of throwing up in subway stations, getting beaten to a pulp by dealers, and scratching at non-existent sores. And real ones.

I was a "Floodian". And it nearly killed me.

But then I found Galaxy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 12, 2011, 09:24:29 PM
About that supposed leak, http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1078202. (http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1078202.)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 12, 2011, 09:25:34 PM
LOLOLOLOLOL

Thought so. Too bad, if ONI was involved I may give two shits about this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2011, 11:28:14 PM
That doesn't mean ONI isn't going to be involved. Just that, nothing is confirmed yet.

EDIT: More Halo Faith music. The music alone makes me so excited for this film! Comes out 5 days after CEA!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nWhPmPbOik#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nWhPmPbOik#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 12:02:28 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2011, 11:28:14 PM
That doesn't mean ONI isn't going to be involved. Just that, nothing is confirmed yet.
They likely aren't. I had never thought of that, and I doubt the people at 343i will have either. ONI has always been an aspect of the story that catered to the more story-involved fans, treading lightly on it in ODST and Reach. They just need more cool operatives like Dare to appear in the series... but that would have been best in the past. With the Covenant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 13, 2011, 12:07:39 AM
Actually, I would be really interested in seeing how ONI deals with the Chief's new discoveries, should he ever come into contact with the UNSC again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 01:37:28 AM
Keep him in captivity, dissect Cortana file by file, question him on every waking moment he's had on a/the Forerunner structure. You know, the un-rested veteran coming home and being welcomed with a shitload of paperwork.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 13, 2011, 09:21:37 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2011, 11:28:14 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nWhPmPbOik#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nWhPmPbOik#ws)

I've heard that track in some of these fan-made trailers being done for that competition. Very good tracks so far. I do feel kinda bad for Operation: Chasity though, with Faith getting all this mega attention. I doubt Operation is gonna get this big.

I'm feeling really invigorated for Halo again. I feel I maybe getting that last Reach DLC pack and getting back on it this weekend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 13, 2011, 09:33:32 PM
Hur.....
Even if game nights are dead maybe we should organize to play for a while on Saturday and Sunday
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 13, 2011, 09:34:37 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 01:37:28 AM
Keep him in captivity

Goodluck

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 09:47:33 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 13, 2011, 09:34:37 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 01:37:28 AM
Keep him in captivity

Goodluck
I don't mean like with restraints, but in some kind of complex; not a prison. The way I pictured it when writing that was kind of like a resort... just with a shitload of paperwork.

Also, John isn't exactly the 'rampant' type. Tenacious, yes, but I doubt he would kill or disable any UNSC/ONI personell to escape answering a ton of questions.

It's not like I'm seriously laying out an outline for a game.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 13, 2011, 09:54:41 PM
Hah, well you fed my imagination. It went wild. I read that shit and I was all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om0M6Ol8FjQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om0M6Ol8FjQ#)

dun dun da dunnnnnnnnn dun dun da dunnnnnnnnn


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 13, 2011, 09:59:04 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 13, 2011, 09:34:37 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 01:37:28 AM
Keep him in captivity

Goodluck


Ok Chief, we need you to answer a few questions about what you've seen
.... Questions?
Yes look itll probably take a very long while but we just need to know everything about hat forerunner complex. Here's a pencil. Just write down what you can remember about the questions.
*Chief stands up and holds the pencil*
Chief what are you do-
*about four hours later Chief has murdered everyone and grabs the severed head of the original questioner an says*
Giving the ONI back their pencil.
/horribly unfunny
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 10:02:12 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 13, 2011, 09:54:41 PM
Hah, well you fed my imagination. It went wild. I read that shit and I was all

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om0M6Ol8FjQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om0M6Ol8FjQ#)

dun dun da dunnnnnnnnn dun dun da dunnnnnnnnn
Not like I wouldn't mind a scene with Chief busting out of an ONI blacksite with that song playing.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jun 13, 2011, 10:13:21 PM
What's ONI?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 10:14:41 PM
Office of Naval Intelligence

It's basically the Halo universe's CIA.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jun 13, 2011, 10:19:05 PM
Gotcha. I really should play at least one of the campaigns  :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 13, 2011, 10:20:19 PM
You've never played a Halo game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 10:22:53 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Jun 13, 2011, 10:19:05 PM
Gotcha. I really should play at least one of the campaigns  :-[
Fair enough, it's only really explored in ODST and Reach anyways. Everything else is mentioned in things like the novels and comics.

ONI has always been one of my favorite aspects of the Haloverse though; but I'm a fan of espionage in stories (even the true ones) though, so that'd be why.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 13, 2011, 10:24:37 PM
Quote from: Vulhala on Jun 13, 2011, 10:19:05 PM
Gotcha. I really should play at least one of the campaigns  :-[
I'm going to fix that. Will you be able to get on Xbox later today?
We can at least do the effing Reach campaign and ODSTs if you have it.
(say nothing Aeus)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jun 13, 2011, 10:27:04 PM
Later today? It's 11:30 already!  :laugh:

We could do it another night though? How's Saturday for you?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 13, 2011, 10:28:24 PM
I should be able to do it, shoot me a PM
Seriously, you need to play the campaigns man
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jun 13, 2011, 10:31:43 PM
Will do. I'll hit you up on Friday once I know what the better half is doing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 13, 2011, 10:34:28 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 13, 2011, 10:24:37 PM
We can at least do the effing Reach campaign and ODSTs if you have it.
(say nothing Aeus)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi454.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fqq270%2Fwaynetart%2Fbatman%2Ftas_429_02.jpg&hash=8093d3d40246688e3063f4401ef094c02bdd7415)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jun 13, 2011, 10:36:37 PM
What's the joke? ODST not up to par?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 10:40:21 PM
Not to Aeus'.  :laugh:

It's tied with Halo 2 as my favorite campaign, but it's the shortest Halo campaign to be certain. Halo 2's was the longest.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 13, 2011, 10:44:16 PM
You can stretch ODSTs out if you immerse yourself.

AND I THINK ODST IS A GOOD GAME. I wouldn't have 1000g'd it if I didn't.

It's just not a good Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 10:51:48 PM
I spent my sweet time wandering the streets of NM, collecting all dem audio logs. I just can't get those f**kin' FF achievements for the life of me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 13, 2011, 10:55:52 PM
Do you folks still have Reach game nights?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 13, 2011, 11:03:43 PM
They died long ago.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 10:51:48 PM
I spent my sweet time wandering the streets of NM, collecting all dem audio logs. I just can't get those f**kin' FF achievements for the life of me.
Tell me about it...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 11:06:45 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 13, 2011, 10:55:52 PM
Do you folks still have Reach game nights?
We still play, but there's no real organization. It was hard to make the time on saturday mornings... usually because of whatever happened on friday evenings. Uh, or weekend plans. Weekdays generally work better, like fridays.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 13, 2011, 11:10:41 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 10:22:53 PM
ONI has always been one of my favorite aspects of the Haloverse though; but I'm a fan of espionage in stories (even the true ones) though, so that'd be why.

Now I want to see something with the ONI equivalent of James Bond.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 13, 2011, 11:13:27 PM
I'd bring up random Halo EU but I dont think I want that today.
Or at all really.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 11:17:52 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 13, 2011, 11:10:41 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 10:22:53 PM
ONI has always been one of my favorite aspects of the Haloverse though; but I'm a fan of espionage in stories (even the true ones) though, so that'd be why.

Now I want to see something with the ONI equivalent of James Bond.
I think they're better off with a darker approach with shadier agents. Veronica having a soft-spot was best for the story, but there was a part of me that wanted her to be a total cold-blooded and focused operative. Antagonistic agents are always great (see Munich. Please.), but I still like the romanticized stuff like James Bond and Chuck.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 13, 2011, 11:19:18 PM
Some new info on the Terminals
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1173462p1.html (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1173462p1.html)
Seems interesting, though it's obviously one of those things you really need to see.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 13, 2011, 11:41:35 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 11:17:52 PM
I think they're better off with a darker approach with shadier agents. Veronica having a soft-spot was best for the story, but there was a part of me that wanted her to be a total cold-blooded and focused operative. Antagonistic agents are always great (see Munich. Please.), but I still like the romanticized stuff like James Bond and Chuck.

Meant more like the Fleming Bond. He was a cold and ruthless sonuvabitch (at least, he was in Casino Royale, only Bond book I've read).

Maybe Jason Bourne would probably be better if talking about films.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 13, 2011, 11:45:58 PM
I had the Bond majority on my mind; Fleming's Bond was cold as f**k, and that's what I liked. Still romanticized though, same with Bourne. Really just matters what kind of agents we're talking about. I'd imagine ONI operatives would be somewhere in between... the spooks are pretty cool guys though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 13, 2011, 11:56:40 PM
If anyone is up for Halo 3, Reach or ODST co-op sometime this week, I'm all for it. Preferably campaign or firefight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2011, 12:45:28 AM
Does anyone need help beating Halo Wars? I know PBA still hasn't beat it...Anyone else?

I want to play all 6 game sin chronological order before CEA comes out, and Wars is the first by that order.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 01:08:06 AM
You gonna do the Metropolis- ODST -The Arbiter style? That's the best.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 14, 2011, 01:22:46 AM
I wish I could find Halo 2 and 3, then I'd do a run of all of em except wars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 01:23:36 AM
How have you lost both of those?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 14, 2011, 01:26:22 AM
 :laugh:
Read that while looking at you're avatar!

I lost two long ago, and three got lost when my brother redecorated his room.
I'll find em eventually.
Anyone up for Reach right now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jun 14, 2011, 01:58:33 AM
Is anyone else on this forum a RVB fan? because season 9 starts tomorrow for all those who care.
Halo rules
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Jun 14, 2011, 02:01:40 AM
Quote from: Xenokiller on Jun 14, 2011, 01:58:33 AM
Is anyone else on this forum a RVB fan? because season 9 starts tomorrow for all those who care.
Halo rules

Really!?
YESH!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jun 14, 2011, 02:08:13 AM
http://roosterteeth.com/home.php (http://roosterteeth.com/home.php)
Starts tomorrow June 14th for America  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 14, 2011, 02:13:17 AM
YEEEEEEEEEES
I SO EXCITED
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2011, 02:14:10 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 01:08:06 AM
You gonna do the Metropolis- ODST -The Arbiter style? That's the best.  ;D

Yep, thats the plan. :)
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 14, 2011, 01:22:46 AM
I wish I could find Halo 2 and 3, then I'd do a run of all of em except wars.

Why not Wars? Do you not have it, or just not like it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 03:02:59 AM
Official poster:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2FNews%2FHaloCEAHalo4Wallpapers%2FHalo4_Mobile.jpg&hash=76259d9df37ec23b312cd9d7e69eb5de36bbb859)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Jun 14, 2011, 03:06:20 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 03:02:59 AM
Official poster:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2FNews%2FHaloCEAHalo4Wallpapers%2FHalo4_Mobile.jpg&hash=76259d9df37ec23b312cd9d7e69eb5de36bbb859)

You know..
that is pretty freaking awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 14, 2011, 03:08:56 AM
What a terrible tagline.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 03:11:25 AM
Not if you read it in Arnold Schwarzenegger's voice.

Otherwise, totally.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 14, 2011, 03:45:40 AM
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-halo-anniversary/715783 (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-halo-anniversary/715783)

2:50

Quote
It does make some changes to it so what we're also going to let you do is play those classic [multiplayer] maps without these new editions (armor abilities) so it's exactly as you remember it from the first time

Okay, I'm officially excited now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 04:22:04 AM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Jun 14, 2011, 03:45:40 AM
QuoteIt does make some changes to it so what we're also going to let you do is play those classic [multiplayer] maps without these new editions (armor abilities) so it's exactly as you remember it from the first time
If they fix the hit registration, I'm sure Aeus will be full of glee. I know I am.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 14, 2011, 04:46:29 AM
http://www.bungie.net/News/Blog.aspx?mode=news#cid31730 (http://www.bungie.net/News/Blog.aspx?mode=news#cid31730)
Ive already got all five of my games in, wort

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=31731 (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=31731)
My body is ready. Tomorrow I will try to get my brother to let me put my Xbox in my room on the 20th and let me keep it there until the 7th
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 14, 2011, 04:49:32 AM
Finally, some Aerospace news. Hope there's an AI called Joyeuse. Then the trio would be complete.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 05:04:05 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 14, 2011, 04:46:29 AM
http://www.bungie.net/News/Blog.aspx?mode=news#cid31730 (http://www.bungie.net/News/Blog.aspx?mode=news#cid31730)
Ive already got all five of my games in, wort

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=31731 (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=31731)
My body is ready. Tomorrow I will try to get my brother to let me put my Xbox in my room on the 20th and let me keep it there until the 7th
Well if it's yours, then just do it. He shouldn't have any say over that...

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 14, 2011, 04:49:32 AM
Finally, some Aerospace news. Hope there's an AI called Joyeuse. Then the trio would be complete.
Durandal, Cortana, Joyeuse.

Durandal was a babe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 14, 2011, 05:15:45 AM
ai have seen yah fyootah

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb349%2FSharpSticks%2Fhalobore.jpg&hash=d4bf8bf778344d7e96bfc157562f0c3fa1e1f093)

aund ai have luhned
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 05:18:13 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 14, 2011, 05:15:45 AM
ai have seen yah fyootah

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb349%2FSharpSticks%2Fhalobore.jpg&hash=d4bf8bf778344d7e96bfc157562f0c3fa1e1f093)

aund ai have luhned
...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFOJ13sw8o4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFOJ13sw8o4#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Bat Chain Puller on Jun 14, 2011, 05:44:51 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1208.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc377%2FBatChainPuller%2FWakeUpLuke.jpg&hash=68c1c49ea09cd092f77a123c359ac4f146fc9f01)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 14, 2011, 05:46:30 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRb6nPcx10# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXRb6nPcx10#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DragonBossk on Jun 14, 2011, 08:44:13 AM
Quote from: Bat Chain Puller on Jun 14, 2011, 05:44:51 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1208.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc377%2FBatChainPuller%2FWakeUpLuke.jpg&hash=68c1c49ea09cd092f77a123c359ac4f146fc9f01)

If only  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 14, 2011, 12:56:07 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 04:22:04 AM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Jun 14, 2011, 03:45:40 AM
QuoteIt does make some changes to it so what we're also going to let you do is play those classic [multiplayer] maps without these new editions (armor abilities) so it's exactly as you remember it from the first time
If they fix the hit registration, I'm sure Aeus will be full of glee. I know I am.

The bloom is worse.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jun 14, 2011, 12:56:46 PM
Never happy  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 14, 2011, 12:59:46 PM
Hey I'll play MLG settings Halo 3 til the end of time. Shit was so good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 14, 2011, 03:06:48 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/307131/halo-5-for-xbox-720/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/307131/halo-5-for-xbox-720/?site=cvg)

Halo 2 remake might happen and the new Halo trilogy might not all be on 360.

Alot of details about Halo:Anniversary in here, http://halo.bungie.org/misc/foconnor_haloanniversary_qa.html (http://halo.bungie.org/misc/foconnor_haloanniversary_qa.html)

I have to admit I hate that they're rerecording all the music and making the synthy music (I love A walk in the Woods) less synthy just pisses me off.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 14, 2011, 07:00:33 PM
Didn't realize 720 was the official name for the new 'box. It's meh if you ask me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2011, 07:05:40 PM
I'm pretty sure 720 is just placeholder.

I prefer 361. More than a complete circle :P

The more I tihnk about Halo 4, the more excited I get. I'm opening up to it a bit. As long as the new armor is explained, and the explanation makes sense... They did, after all, confirm the video was CGI.

EDIT: Guys, if you have an iPod touch or iPhone, you should download the Bungie app. You get some stuff in Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 14, 2011, 08:06:55 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 14, 2011, 05:15:45 AM
ai have seen yah fyootah

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1201.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb349%2FSharpSticks%2Fhalobore.jpg&hash=d4bf8bf778344d7e96bfc157562f0c3fa1e1f093)

aund ai have luhned

I lol'd. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 14, 2011, 08:43:01 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2011, 07:05:40 PM
I'm pretty sure 720 is just placeholder.

I prefer 361. More than a complete circle :P

The more I tihnk about Halo 4, the more excited I get. I'm opening up to it a bit. As long as the new armor is explained, and the explanation makes sense... They did, after all, confirm the video was CGI.

EDIT: Guys, if you have an iPod touch or iPhone, you should download the Bungie app. You get some stuff in Reach.
A star name-plate, a Bungie name-plate, and blue flames to be specific.
Of course you can get blue flames starting on the 23rd.
I want a steak, I really do.
Who wants to hold Galaxy practice sessions for Bungie Day?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 09:13:22 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 14, 2011, 07:00:33 PM
Didn't realize 720 was the official name for the new 'box. It's meh if you ask me.
What? Dude, why do you always take things you hear so officially?  :laugh:

Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 14, 2011, 03:06:48 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/307131/halo-5-for-xbox-720/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/307131/halo-5-for-xbox-720/?site=cvg)

Halo 2 remake might happen and the new Halo trilogy might not all be on 360.
I thought what he was trying to say is that it likely won't happen.

Anyways, I'm pissed that they're just taking the existing engine and not creating anything new for it-- it restrains any graphical evolution, and I doubt they'll bother to add anything interesting to the physics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 14, 2011, 10:01:49 PM
Just brought a few Halo promotional clothing items:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390320087687&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390320087687&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170650644407&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170650644407&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

I'd fear this to be a start of a Halo clothing obsession but most of the licensed stuff sucks.

Anywho, Fitz! I still need help doing the achievements for those ODST firefight levels.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 14, 2011, 10:20:16 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2011, 07:05:40 PM
The more I tihnk about Halo 4, the more excited I get. I'm opening up to it a bit. As long as the new armor is explained, and the explanation makes sense... They did, after all, confirm the video was CGI.

I'd rather they not follow Chief again. Sweeps and I came up with a great premise for a Halo game yesterday, and I'd much rather see that than more of the Chief.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 14, 2011, 08:43:01 PM
Who wants to hold Galaxy practice sessions for Bungie Day?

Outta town on the 7th.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 14, 2011, 10:27:57 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 14, 2011, 10:20:16 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2011, 07:05:40 PM
The more I tihnk about Halo 4, the more excited I get. I'm opening up to it a bit. As long as the new armor is explained, and the explanation makes sense... They did, after all, confirm the video was CGI.

I'd rather they not follow Chief again. Sweeps and I came up with a great premise for a Halo game yesterday, and I'd much rather see that than more of the Chief.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.cheezburger.com%2Fcompletestore%2F2010%2F4%2F19%2F129161956729992540.gif&hash=d6dc7610e5d71ab1f71dc37b807fa2685ddf0232)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 14, 2011, 10:51:19 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 14, 2011, 10:20:16 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2011, 07:05:40 PM
The more I tihnk about Halo 4, the more excited I get. I'm opening up to it a bit. As long as the new armor is explained, and the explanation makes sense... They did, after all, confirm the video was CGI.

I'd rather they not follow Chief again. Sweeps and I came up with a great premise for a Halo game yesterday, and I'd much rather see that than more of the Chief.

No they should definitely continue with Chief. It'd be incredibly stupid not to. Think about it...

He's a gaming icon.

If you include the books he's their best character.

His chemistry with Cortana is better than anything else in the entire franchise put together.

The things he's physically capable of lend themselves to insanely good video game set pieces.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 15, 2011, 12:46:07 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 14, 2011, 10:51:19 PM
If you include the books he's their best character.

Which I (and most other people) haven't.

He's not really a character. He's just a blank slate for the gamer to project him or herself onto.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 03:03:50 AM
He hasn't been that since CE. And he has plenty of personality flair in that.

They should concentrate on building him as a character rather than masturbating their writing egos making new ones that are almost always underwhelming and forgettable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 15, 2011, 03:05:12 AM
Haven't played 2 recently enough to comment, but in 3 all of the emotional heavylifting was done by other characters. From a narrative viewpoint, he was integral, but from a character standpoint, he was just kinda... there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 03:08:08 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 03:03:50 AM
He hasn't been that since CE. And he has plenty of personality flair in that.

They should concentrate on building him as a character rather than masturbating their writing egos making new ones that are almost always underwhelming and forgettable.
You've gotta be the first person I've talked to that didn't like ODST's characters.

Personally, I've never seen Chief as a blank slate, but that's probably because I read The Fall of Reach early in my "fandom". Like, before I got to Halo 2. I actually found that his personality increased as the series went on, Halo 3 doing it best.

[Edit]

Current cover art:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fdownload%2F212066652%2Fhalo_by_luvmitux-d3i9boc.png&hash=a0e30d57e8da50d3aa5bd552f67f755b9e72fd92)

If this is what it will be shipped in, I'm happy. I like it quite a bit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 12:43:04 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 03:08:08 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 03:03:50 AM
He hasn't been that since CE. And he has plenty of personality flair in that.

They should concentrate on building him as a character rather than masturbating their writing egos making new ones that are almost always underwhelming and forgettable.
You've gotta be the first person I've talked to that didn't like ODST's characters.

Personally, I've never seen Chief as a blank slate, but that's probably because I read The Fall of Reach early in my "fandom". Like, before I got to Halo 2. I actually found that his personality increased as the series went on, Halo 3 doing it best.

ODSTs characters are carried by their voice acting.

Personally I don't understand why you'd want anyone but Chief. He's an incredibly larger than life character, and the Halo universe is HIS universe. He's immediately more interesting than anyone else in the room and he's just begging for more meat on his bones.

Who the f**k honestly cares about a ragtag group of stereotyped squadies when you could learn about the greatest Supersoldier in the universe? There's just no comparison.

And I'm not opposed to the people in the background getting the spot light. One of my fav comic series is Gotham Central - a series which focuses on the lives of the Gotham PD rather than Batman -, it's great....but would I read it over a good Batman comic? No way.

343's only real alternative would be to make someone as colourful and as big as Chief is as a concept. They could use the Arbiter sure, he fits the bill but he lacks the human connection.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 15, 2011, 01:40:17 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 03:08:08 AM
Current cover art:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fdownload%2F212066652%2Fhalo_by_luvmitux-d3i9boc.png&hash=a0e30d57e8da50d3aa5bd552f67f755b9e72fd92)

If this is what it will be shipped in, I'm happy. I like it quite a bit.

I don't like all the black.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 15, 2011, 02:06:24 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 03:08:08 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 03:03:50 AM
He hasn't been that since CE. And he has plenty of personality flair in that.

They should concentrate on building him as a character rather than masturbating their writing egos making new ones that are almost always underwhelming and forgettable.
You've gotta be the first person I've talked to that didn't like ODST's characters.

Personally, I've never seen Chief as a blank slate, but that's probably because I read The Fall of Reach early in my "fandom". Like, before I got to Halo 2. I actually found that his personality increased as the series went on, Halo 3 doing it best.

[Edit]

Current cover art:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fdownload%2F212066652%2Fhalo_by_luvmitux-d3i9boc.png&hash=a0e30d57e8da50d3aa5bd552f67f755b9e72fd92)

If this is what it will be shipped in, I'm happy. I like it quite a bit.

Actually that was made by someone over at DeviantArt

http://luvmitux.deviantart.com/art/Halo-212066652 (http://luvmitux.deviantart.com/art/Halo-212066652)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 15, 2011, 02:41:17 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 03:08:08 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fdownload%2F212066652%2Fhalo_by_luvmitux-d3i9boc.png&hash=a0e30d57e8da50d3aa5bd552f67f755b9e72fd92)

Bottom half of the helmet is f**ked. Je rejette!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 12:43:04 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 03:08:08 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 03:03:50 AM
He hasn't been that since CE. And he has plenty of personality flair in that.

They should concentrate on building him as a character rather than masturbating their writing egos making new ones that are almost always underwhelming and forgettable.
You've gotta be the first person I've talked to that didn't like ODST's characters.

Personally, I've never seen Chief as a blank slate, but that's probably because I read The Fall of Reach early in my "fandom". Like, before I got to Halo 2. I actually found that his personality increased as the series went on, Halo 3 doing it best.

ODSTs characters are carried by their voice acting.

Personally I don't understand why you'd want anyone but Chief. He's an incredibly larger than life character, and the Halo universe is HIS universe. He's immediately more interesting than anyone else in the room and he's just begging for more meat on his bones.

Who the f**k honestly cares about a ragtag group of stereotyped squadies when you could learn about the greatest Supersoldier in the universe? There's just no comparison.

And I'm not opposed to the people in the background getting the spot light. One of my fav comic series is Gotham Central - a series which focuses on the lives of the Gotham PD rather than Batman -, it's great....but would I read it over a good Batman comic? No way.

343's only real alternative would be to make someone as colourful and as big as Chief is as a concept. They could use the Arbiter sure, he fits the bill but he lacks the human connection.

I agree with both viewpoints here. The Chief is cool, but he had a great ending. Still there is a lot more to do with him post Halo 3.

But then, Halo is a huge series. There is so much more during the war we can learn about. More characters, locations, even game types. And why stop at the war? I would love a Forerunner/Precurser/Flood game set thousands of years before the Halo we all know and love.

We've barely scratched the surface. As cool (though unnecessary) as it is to see the Chief again, there is still so much more that can be done. I know Chief is the XBox/Halo Mascot, and I've accepted his return, I also want to see more games set at other parts of the story without him.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 15, 2011, 02:53:38 PM
Not diggin' the Chief's helmet on that poster
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 02:55:54 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jun 15, 2011, 02:53:38 PM
Not diggin' the Chief's helmet on that poster

For the remake? They're still working on the helmet. I tihnk they may have the final done by Pax.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 15, 2011, 05:38:42 PM
Halo CE Anniversary RRP $40 in the US and £34.99 in UK
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/307367/news/halo-anniversary-hd-remake-to-cost-pound3499/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/307367/news/halo-anniversary-hd-remake-to-cost-pound3499/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 15, 2011, 05:51:00 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coolourtroops.com%2Fimages%2Fhappysoldier.jpg&hash=bc2a1830aad68aaa53f29972443bec15b048309b)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 15, 2011, 06:08:45 PM
Is anyone else bugged by the colorful nebulae they added?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi56.tinypic.com%2Fk20msx.png&hash=6b97c4d89b143ff905cfdbd84cb815785b10af02)

I'm more than happy with them fixing Chief's helmet, but this stuff needs to go as well.  It will look odd after watching the final cutscene in Reach and then starting where you left off and seeing this blue and purple crap everywhere. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 06:30:19 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 12:43:04 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 03:08:08 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 03:03:50 AM
He hasn't been that since CE. And he has plenty of personality flair in that.

They should concentrate on building him as a character rather than masturbating their writing egos making new ones that are almost always underwhelming and forgettable.
You've gotta be the first person I've talked to that didn't like ODST's characters.

Personally, I've never seen Chief as a blank slate, but that's probably because I read The Fall of Reach early in my "fandom". Like, before I got to Halo 2. I actually found that his personality increased as the series went on, Halo 3 doing it best.

ODSTs characters are carried by their voice acting.

Personally I don't understand why you'd want anyone but Chief. He's an incredibly larger than life character, and the Halo universe is HIS universe. He's immediately more interesting than anyone else in the room and he's just begging for more meat on his bones.

Who the f**k honestly cares about a ragtag group of stereotyped squadies when you could learn about the greatest Supersoldier in the universe? There's just no comparison.

And I'm not opposed to the people in the background getting the spot light. One of my fav comic series is Gotham Central - a series which focuses on the lives of the Gotham PD rather than Batman -, it's great....but would I read it over a good Batman comic? No way.

343's only real alternative would be to make someone as colourful and as big as Chief is as a concept. They could use the Arbiter sure, he fits the bill but he lacks the human connection.

I agree with both viewpoints here. The Chief is cool, but he had a great ending. Still there is a lot more to do with him post Halo 3.

But then, Halo is a huge series. There is so much more during the war we can learn about. More characters, locations, even game types. And why stop at the war? I would love a Forerunner/Precurser/Flood game set thousands of years before the Halo we all know and love.

We've barely scratched the surface. As cool (though unnecessary) as it is to see the Chief again, there is still so much more that can be done. I know Chief is the XBox/Halo Mascot, and I've accepted his return, I also want to see more games set at other parts of the story without him.

People seem to forget that secondary characters have had plenty of exposure in the Halo Universe.

Of the 12 games and books, Chief only features as the main character in 6 of them and thats including the novel 'The Flood' which is just a rehash of CE. People seem to overlook this because Chief is hands down the most memorable character, and in the games at least the new characters are bland stereotypes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 15, 2011, 06:34:10 PM
Well this is the same image in original graphics and there are tints of the blue and purple all they've done is enhance it and make it look less like a painting I think.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhce.halomaps.org%2Fimages%2Ffiles%2Flg%2Fhalo1024x768-default-nopicture-1.jpg&hash=45ca07bf7e7edb33aac7d8116d923079e209ab5c)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 15, 2011, 07:02:07 PM
Anyone want to play a few games?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 08:34:03 PM
Really interesting read, especially the part about the "museum"

http://techland.time.com/2011/06/15/talking-past-present-and-halo-4-with-343-industries-frank-oconnor/ (http://techland.time.com/2011/06/15/talking-past-present-and-halo-4-with-343-industries-frank-oconnor/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 08:52:48 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jun 15, 2011, 02:06:24 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 03:08:08 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 03:03:50 AM
He hasn't been that since CE. And he has plenty of personality flair in that.

They should concentrate on building him as a character rather than masturbating their writing egos making new ones that are almost always underwhelming and forgettable.
You've gotta be the first person I've talked to that didn't like ODST's characters.

Personally, I've never seen Chief as a blank slate, but that's probably because I read The Fall of Reach early in my "fandom". Like, before I got to Halo 2. I actually found that his personality increased as the series went on, Halo 3 doing it best.

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Current cover art:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fdownload%2F212066652%2Fhalo_by_luvmitux-d3i9boc.png&hash=a0e30d57e8da50d3aa5bd552f67f755b9e72fd92)

If this is what it will be shipped in, I'm happy. I like it quite a bit.

Actually that was made by someone over at DeviantArt

http://luvmitux.deviantart.com/art/Halo-212066652 (http://luvmitux.deviantart.com/art/Halo-212066652)
All they had done was re-size it and sharpen it for a desktop size. It's still from 343i.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 15, 2011, 10:10:17 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 15, 2011, 05:38:42 PM
Halo CE Anniversary RRP $40 in the US and £34.99 in UK
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/307367/news/halo-anniversary-hd-remake-to-cost-pound3499/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/307367/news/halo-anniversary-hd-remake-to-cost-pound3499/)

Probably be around $50 up here.

Quote from: JaaayDee on Jun 15, 2011, 06:08:45 PM
Is anyone else bugged by the colorful nebulae they added?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi56.tinypic.com%2Fk20msx.png&hash=6b97c4d89b143ff905cfdbd84cb815785b10af02)

I'm more than happy with them fixing Chief's helmet, but this stuff needs to go as well.  It will look odd after watching the final cutscene in Reach and then starting where you left off and seeing this blue and purple crap everywhere. 

I am too, now that you mention it.

Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 06:30:19 PM
People seem to forget that secondary characters have had plenty of exposure in the Halo Universe.

Of the 12 games and books, Chief only features as the main character in 6 of them and thats including the novel 'The Flood' which is just a rehash of CE. People seem to overlook this because Chief is hands down the most memorable character, and in the games at least the new characters are bland stereotypes.

And again, that's in the books, which most people (myself included) have not read. I want to see the games, the primary storytelling medium of this franchise, go in new directions.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 10:32:58 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 15, 2011, 10:10:17 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 06:30:19 PM
People seem to forget that secondary characters have had plenty of exposure in the Halo Universe.

Of the 12 games and books, Chief only features as the main character in 6 of them and thats including the novel 'The Flood' which is just a rehash of CE. People seem to overlook this because Chief is hands down the most memorable character, and in the games at least the new characters are bland stereotypes.

And again, that's in the books, which most people (myself included) have not read. I want to see the games, the primary storytelling medium of this franchise, go in new directions.

lol

Chief - 1,2,3

Everyone else - Reach, ODST, Wars
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 10:38:34 PM
Chief isn't necessary for a good halo game, Cortana is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 10:45:36 PM
Quote from: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 10:38:34 PM
Chief isn't necessary for a good halo game, Cortana is.

Really? ODST didn't have her, and that was my favorite game ever. She wasn't in Wars either, and I liked that game. And she didn't even have any lines in Reach, which I also really liked.

By the way, welcome to the site!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 10:57:16 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 10:45:36 PM
Quote from: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 10:38:34 PM
Chief isn't necessary for a good halo game, Cortana is.

Really? ODST didn't have her, and that was my favorite game ever. She wasn't in Wars either, and I liked that game. And she didn't even have any lines in Reach, which I also really liked.

By the way, welcome to the site!

Sup.
Firstly ODST was shiiit, not even cortana coulda saved that,
Halo Wars was a novelty,
and don't even get me started on Reach.

Just think back to Halo 3, campaign seemed empty till chief busted in and rescued his woman.
Shes a well developed character and shes smokin' mmmm.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 11:02:15 PM
She is well developed, and one of my favorite characters, but she's not necessary in every single game.

And ODST...How divisions not like it? That was without a doubt my favorite in the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 15, 2011, 11:12:08 PM
Quote from: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 10:57:16 PM
and shes smokin' mmmm.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.tinypic.com%2F2e247df.jpg&hash=f263c64a323d83f4ecbf2c18391741ff959a5afd)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 11:17:45 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 11:02:15 PM
She is well developed, and one of my favorite characters, but she's not necessary in every single game.

And ODST...How divisions not like it? That was without a doubt my favorite in the series.

Firefight had no lasting appeal.
The Campaign lacked a decent mid-range headshot weapon.
The plot was boring.
The characters where stereotypes.
And it was just too easy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 11:21:22 PM
I loved the story in ODST, and found the characters to be cool as well.

And that music :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 11:24:27 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 11:21:22 PM
I loved the story in ODST, and found the characters to be cool as well.

And that music :)

Granted the music was the only redeeming feature

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q-HxbVbuMA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q-HxbVbuMA#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 15, 2011, 11:24:40 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 10:32:58 PM
lol

Chief - 1,2,3

Everyone else - Reach, ODST, Wars

Okay... Not really sure what you're trying to tell me, other than Chief has been in 3 of the games... (4 if you count the Reach cameo.)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 11:26:55 PM
The games aren't all about Chief.

Three games have gone in different directions, one even into a different game style.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 11:29:29 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 11:26:55 PM
The games aren't all about Chief.

Three games have gone in different directions, one even into a different game style.

Three games that make me die a little inside
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 15, 2011, 11:32:19 PM
Quote from: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 10:38:34 PM
Chief isn't necessary for a good halo game, Cortana is.

I like this guy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 11:49:59 PM
Quote from: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 11:29:29 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 11:26:55 PM
The games aren't all about Chief.

Three games have gone in different directions, one even into a different game style.

Three games that make me die a little inside

So you basically only like the ones with Chief/Cortana?

The other three do a great job at expanding on the universe and venturing out into new gameplay styles.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 12:08:17 AM
They don't expand anything.

Spartan 3's, ONI and ODSTs had already been covered in the novels. Thier corner of the Halo universe had already been carved out.

As for new gameplay styles...

I think you mean 'venturing out into bad gameplay styles.'

I'll grant you Halo Wars for both points, 'cause I dug that. Never did get General though.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Forge FE on Jun 16, 2011, 12:13:27 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 11:49:59 PM
Quote from: Forge FE on Jun 15, 2011, 11:29:29 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 15, 2011, 11:26:55 PM
The games aren't all about Chief.

Three games have gone in different directions, one even into a different game style.

Three games that make me die a little inside

So you basically only like the ones with Chief/Cortana?

The other three do a great job at expanding on the universe and venturing out into new gameplay styles.

I judge Halo games on multiplayer.
You don't need new game-play styles, why try fix what's not broken.
The books do a much better job of expanding the universe.

Chief and Cortana make the campaign. Chief takes zero shit and Cortana advises him on the most efficient way to take zero shit.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 12:25:00 AM
Ahh, you base on multiplayer. I bade solely on campaign, and multiplayer is just extra.

And when I meant gameplay styles, I specifically meant Wars. I would love more Halo games in other genres, and maybe even another RTS.

And Wars, ODST, and Reach did add quite a bit to the series. We got more insight on the Battle of Earth and the Battle of Reach, our first times seeing Halsey, SIIIs, and Engineers outside the books, a really cool Forerunner Shield World, and plenty of great new characters.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 12:30:44 AM
None of the new characters were good. None of them. They were laughable stereotypes.

You want some good Spartan 3s, read Ghosts of Onyx.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 12:35:58 AM
Only character I found all that interesting in Ghosts of Onyx was Kurt (excluding previous others like Mendez and Halsey).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 12:38:45 AM
Kurt was the bomb yo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 12:39:13 AM
I loved Ghosts of Onyx.  My favorite book in the series. Kurt was great, too.

I still need to read Cryptum,too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 12:42:47 AM
You can't beat Fall of Reach for me. But all of Nylunds stuff is great, they should give him more control over the games plot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 12:46:24 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 12:38:45 AM
Kurt was the bomb yo.
f**k, not Ash, Kurt!  :laugh:

Don't know why Ash was on my mind, probably because I was just reading something about Mass Effect, and both things have a character of that name. Anyways, yeah, Kurt was the shyit.

My favorite book is kinda tied between The Cole Protocol and The Fall of Reach. I also really like the novelization of Halo, The Flood. I know it gets a lot of flak, but I felt it deviated enough and Zamamee was a fockin' badass. My previous gamertag used to be his name.  :D

Gotta re-read First Strike though.

Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 12:42:47 AM
But all of Nylunds stuff is great, they should give him more control over the games plot.
YES.

I hope he's involved with Halo 4 so that my in-hand gun may be drawn further away from my head.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 12:51:47 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 12:46:24 AM
I also really like the novelization of Halo, The Flood.

aawaaaaaaaaaaaaawhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

QuoteGotta re-read First Strike though.

That's just one relentless action scene. I love it.  :laugh:

Nylund is also the master of Chief - Cortana interaction.

Quote
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 12:42:47 AM
But all of Nylunds stuff is great, they should give him more control over the games plot.
YES.

I hope he's involved with Halo 4 so that my in-hand gun may be drawn further away from my head.

Yeah man, Nylunds the bomb yo.

Spoiler
i need a new phrase
Spoiler
yo
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 12:52:07 AM
Byline helped write Halsey's journal, too. That was a great read, and did great job clearing up a few inconsistencies between the books and games.

He also wrote Halo Wars Genesis, but I haven't really team any of the Halo comics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 12:59:37 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 12:51:47 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 12:46:24 AM
I also really like the novelization of Halo, The Flood.

aawaaaaaaaaaaaaawhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
ZAMAMEE WAS THE ELITE WAS THE MAN, DAWG.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 12:52:07 AM
Byline
lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:00:58 AM
Damn you auto correct!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Jun 16, 2011, 01:05:28 AM
A lot of awesome things in deviantart for Halo 4 actually...
Heh, here's a fan made thing for it, I think its fan made :) lol
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2011%2F165%2F0%2F2%2Fhalo_4_by_noelzee-d3iw3wx.jpg&hash=bdb7245804b755e24549e6c21a24a11961d0b449)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:07:29 AM
I like how they went back to the classic "O"

Now if only they would get rid of the rest of the Reach font.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:09:11 AM
Is it wrong that what annoys me most is the lack of junk armour?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:11:53 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:09:11 AM
Is it wrong that what annoys me most is the lack of junk armour?

Cortana's got that covered.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:15:02 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:11:53 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:09:11 AM
Is it wrong that what annoys me most is the lack of junk armour?

Cortana's got that covered.
...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:21:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:15:02 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:11:53 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:09:11 AM
Is it wrong that what annoys me most is the lack of junk armour?

Cortana's got that covered.
...

To be fair, I'm tired, and it seemed funnier in my head :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:22:44 AM
No, I just didn't expect anything that sexually implicit from you.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:24:49 AM
I lol'd.

And then got saddened by the realisation that Chief is a 40 year old virgin who's in love with a computer construct.

No wonder he appeals to nerds so much.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:25:59 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:22:44 AM
No, I just didn't expect anything that sexually implicit from you.  :laugh:

Well, I had the opportunity.

And apparently, so does Cortana. :P

Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:24:49 AM
I lol'd.

And then got saddened by the realisation that Chief is a 40 year old virgin who's in love with a computer construct.

No wonder he appeals to nerds so much.  :laugh:

Haha! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:30:21 AM
Must kill him to have that sexy voice in his ear head giving him nothing but combat strategy and enemy intel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 16, 2011, 01:31:39 AM
And one-liners.

Sexy one-liners.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jun 16, 2011, 01:31:50 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:30:21 AM
Must kill him to have that sexy voice in his ear head giving him nothing but combat strategy and enemy intel.
Very much so
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:34:00 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:30:21 AM
Must kill him to have that sexy voice in his ear head giving him nothing but combat strategy and enemy intel.

"Wake me, when you need me"
And just to be ready for when she wakes me, I'll remove my dick armor before going into cryo.

"Wake up John!"
"I'm here"
I'm so, definitely here
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:35:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:30:21 AM
Must kill him to have that sexy voice in his ear head giving him nothing but combat strategy and enemy intel.

He gets that cool feeling in his brain/spine as well. I imagine it's like an orgasm, but it never ends so that Chief is constantly being pleasured by Cortana's presence.

And I won't hear a word against it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:37:04 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:35:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:30:21 AM
Must kill him to have that sexy voice in his ear head giving him nothing but combat strategy and enemy intel.

He gets that cool feeling in his brain/spine as well. I imagine it's like an orgasm, but it never ends so that Chief is constantly being pleasured by Cortana's presence.

And I won't hear a word against it.

Buh
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:39:38 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:35:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:30:21 AM
Must kill him to have that sexy voice in his ear head giving him nothing but combat strategy and enemy intel.

He gets that cool feeling in his brain/spine as well. I imagine it's like an orgasm, but it never ends so that Chief is constantly being pleasured by Cortana's presence.

And I won't hear a word against it.
Oh man.  :laugh:

I can only imagine how determined he was to get her back.


"Don't make a girl a promise... if you know you can't keep it."

(he turns off the frequency before the slipspace jump)

"awwwwwgghhghhghghggggwwww thank yooooooooou...."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:42:15 AM
'We have to save Cortana'

'But the defence of Ear-'

'We have to save Cortana'

'I'm sorry Chief but the defence of Earth is our number one concern'

'BUT IT'S BEEN 5 DAYS'

'Not again Chief...'

'MY BALLS ARE THE SIZE OF MELONS'
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:43:31 AM
Yank me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jun 16, 2011, 01:44:26 AM
Lolz
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:46:06 AM
Pretty bold move to pull a "Wake me when you need me."

I'd play truth or dare with her in zero-g.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:47:04 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:43:31 AM
Yank me.

i lol'd
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 16, 2011, 01:47:19 AM
this cave

is not a natural formation

Spoiler
someone built it

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbritfa.gs%2Fb%2Fsrc%2F130545751310.gif&hash=219e1d0f4c1eb097eb67dda948512f952d00364f)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 01:47:35 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 01:46:06 AM
Pretty bold move to pull a "Wake me when you need me."

I'd play truth or dare with her in zero-g.
No, if he does that, he might learn a little too much and get jealous of what the Gravemind did to her.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:48:05 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 16, 2011, 01:47:19 AM
this cave

is not a natural formation

Spoiler
someone built it

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbritfa.gs%2Fb%2Fsrc%2F130545751310.gif&hash=219e1d0f4c1eb097eb67dda948512f952d00364f)
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oh lord i lol'd again

I've been listening to sax roll for like the last 30 mins
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Jun 16, 2011, 01:54:26 AM
You guys want Cortana? here you go!
Spoiler
http://haloism.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/080511b_1280x102.jpg
(don't wanna actually post the picture... idk why, afraid maybe?  :laugh:
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:58:13 AM
aww i thought you were gonna drop the ball and post some filthy hentai
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Jun 16, 2011, 01:58:59 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 01:58:13 AM
aww i thought you were gonna drop the ball and post some filthy hentai

I could've, but I don't know if you would like that  :laugh:
plus, i've already gotten my last strike on this site so... I dun wanna get banned o.o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 02:07:45 AM
Quote from: Nelizar The Hybrid on Jun 16, 2011, 01:54:26 AM
You guys want Cortana? here you go!
Spoiler
http://haloism.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/080511b_1280x102.jpg
(don't wanna actually post the picture... idk why, afraid maybe?  :laugh:
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What is she covering up? Cortana is always naked.

Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 16, 2011, 01:47:19 AM
this cave

is not a natural formation

Spoiler
someone built it

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbritfa.gs%2Fb%2Fsrc%2F130545751310.gif&hash=219e1d0f4c1eb097eb67dda948512f952d00364f)
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FOREVER LE CHIEF
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 02:09:14 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 02:07:45 AM
Quote from: Nelizar The Hybrid on Jun 16, 2011, 01:54:26 AM
You guys want Cortana? here you go!
Spoiler
http://haloism.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/080511b_1280x102.jpg
(don't wanna actually post the picture... idk why, afraid maybe?  :laugh:
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What is she covering up? Cortana is always naked.

Why did I not realise this?

f**k you sweeper. Makin me feel all dumb and shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 02:10:54 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lgm8lkHEUh1qa156fo1_500.jpg&hash=1ae6abd3d270659ab92408ba4cca7f6214bff6b7)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 02:13:29 AM
Why is his eye makeup green?

What a rookie mistake.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 02:14:08 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi563.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss75%2FDonPantalones%2Fth_trollface.gif%3Ft%3D1282849829&hash=a083c0dc2d98d7da6c70738a568f0274ed1e24c0)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 02:18:04 AM
A troll within a troll....

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsimplyleonardodicaprio.com%2Fnews%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F500x_talkingdapper.jpg&hash=d9014b72f057ac96c1f047d9c7479386a248e432)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 16, 2011, 02:19:08 AM
cillian murphy

I'M OUT
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 02:21:10 AM
So suave
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 16, 2011, 02:22:04 AM
thanks
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 02:30:49 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.parrulo.com%2Fweblog%2Fimages%2F2007_04%2Fcillian_murphy03.jpg&hash=edd2f855de256a3d3de58c2724f53122361a2b7f)

No problem
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 16, 2011, 02:31:36 AM
you're dead to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 16, 2011, 02:37:07 AM
I haven't touched Reach in months.  Let's see how I do again....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 16, 2011, 02:37:43 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 16, 2011, 02:31:36 AM
you're dead to me.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fncjenks.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fcillian-murphy.jpg&hash=830ba4c3d879f82c5baacef985ecd49af7f30759)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 16, 2011, 02:41:42 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foperatorchan.org%2Fr%2Fsrc%2Fr18140_hankhill%2520garden%2520brutal%2520garden%2520hose%2520SUICIDE.gif&hash=e331ccfc777559f881369a158d75b93df3be0e72)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 02:44:36 AM
Even those are hard for me to look at.

Spoiler

EMBRACE

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi54.tinypic.com%2F2yyayo1.jpg&hash=5886aeb6482611887a4c9225861a51dbac6d8563)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 16, 2011, 04:04:53 AM
Quote from: Nelizar The Hybrid on Jun 16, 2011, 01:54:26 AM
You guys want Cortana? here you go!
Spoiler
http://haloism.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/080511b_1280x102.jpg
(don't wanna actually post the picture... idk why, afraid maybe?  :laugh:
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I never thought someone could actually be hot for Cortana.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 04:12:38 AM
psssht, gtfo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 16, 2011, 04:21:42 AM
I'm guessing you are?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 05:18:51 AM
She's an attractive female form to be certain. Her voice is ever bettar.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 11:42:33 AM
I never had an original XBox, but this could be cool.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20071383-1/xboxs-original-beast-of-a-controller-making-a-comeback/ (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20071383-1/xboxs-original-beast-of-a-controller-making-a-comeback/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 11:48:42 AM
WHY.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 11:59:49 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 16, 2011, 11:48:42 AM
WHY.

I'm sure that its not necessary. Probably a special bundle like ODST controller pack. For those nostalgic few who actually liked that controller :D It looks to me like its too big and bulky, but I never really had a chance to use it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 16, 2011, 01:41:37 PM
Just continuing on the Halo quote-innuendo phase...

"Floor it Chief, right into the-

Spoiler
    (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbritfa.gs%2Fb%2Fsrc%2F130545751310.gif&hash=219e1d0f4c1eb097eb67dda948512f952d00364f)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbritfa.gs%2Fb%2Fsrc%2F130545751310.gif&hash=219e1d0f4c1eb097eb67dda948512f952d00364f)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbritfa.gs%2Fb%2Fsrc%2F130545751310.gif&hash=219e1d0f4c1eb097eb67dda948512f952d00364f)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ascendantjustice.com%2Ffiles%2Fcocop%2FHalo%2FHalo%2520Small%2FChiefGrabs.jpg&hash=1951ec8d4fd3c16f8b78ba1723602cc880f82568)           
   (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbritfa.gs%2Fb%2Fsrc%2F130545751310.gif&hash=219e1d0f4c1eb097eb67dda948512f952d00364f)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbritfa.gs%2Fb%2Fsrc%2F130545751310.gif&hash=219e1d0f4c1eb097eb67dda948512f952d00364f)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbritfa.gs%2Fb%2Fsrc%2F130545751310.gif&hash=219e1d0f4c1eb097eb67dda948512f952d00364f)
                                                         Hangar."
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 16, 2011, 04:50:45 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 11:42:33 AM
I never had an original XBox, but this could be cool.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20071383-1/xboxs-original-beast-of-a-controller-making-a-comeback/ (http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20071383-1/xboxs-original-beast-of-a-controller-making-a-comeback/)

Those things were the most uncomfortable controllers ever made, when I first got my Xbox it came with one of these but the newer controllers were also out at the time so I bought one of em for split-screen and always just used the newer one.
Needless to say I won pretty much all the time.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 15, 2011, 08:34:03 PM
Really interesting read, especially the part about the "museum"

http://techland.time.com/2011/06/15/talking-past-present-and-halo-4-with-343-industries-frank-oconnor/ (http://techland.time.com/2011/06/15/talking-past-present-and-halo-4-with-343-industries-frank-oconnor/)
Just read that and one part really caught my eye,

QuoteThe Chief is a strange cat because people graft their own impressions of what he's about onto him, and he's become kind of an avatar for people's heroic experience. I often have conversations with people about the Chief, and all of the things they are saying are true, but they're not written down anywhere, they're not actually recorded anywhere in the games.

So people just have a reflexive and instinctual understanding of who he is to them that is true to the character. Going forward, I think even in the trailer, we've seen this discussion a lot on the forums after we debuted the trailer. It's a truism of our game that we want to take people on a journey with this hero, and see him evolve, and see him grow.



Read more: http://techland.time.com/2011/06/15/talking-past-present-and-halo-4-with-343-industries-frank-oconnor/#ixzz1PSZ3QXKe (http://techland.time.com/2011/06/15/talking-past-present-and-halo-4-with-343-industries-frank-oconnor/#ixzz1PSZ3QXKe)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 16, 2011, 05:16:34 PM
Just brought Defiant. I am ready to go.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 07:51:36 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 16, 2011, 05:16:34 PM
Just brought Defiant. I am ready to go.


Awesome! Hope to play with you some time!

Defy the Covenant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 16, 2011, 08:15:32 PM
Sorry 'bout that Hicks, connection effed up and my Xbox started to freeze.
Had to shut it off
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 08:24:26 PM
I'm hoping that this weekend I might have a chance to get started on my campaign runthrough before CEA is out. Halo Wars here I come!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 16, 2011, 09:20:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 08:24:26 PM
I'm hoping that this weekend I might have a chance to get started on my campaign runthrough before CEA is out. Halo Wars here I come!

I need to do Wars on co-op if you're interested?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 09:47:58 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 16, 2011, 09:20:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 08:24:26 PM
I'm hoping that this weekend I might have a chance to get started on my campaign runthrough before CEA is out. Halo Wars here I come!

I need to do Wars on co-op if you're interested?

If you need to, then sure. I'll try to help you out. I don't know how good I am on Heroic/Legendary since I don't play it too much on those difficulties, but from my experience its pretty easy when doing co-op. I'll try to get a few levels in with you this weekend if I'm home :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 17, 2011, 01:42:58 AM
Started ODST today at long last. I'm diggin' the VISR system.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2011, 05:09:20 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 17, 2011, 01:42:58 AM
Started ODST today at long last. I'm diggin' the VISR system.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages1.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20101123014307%2Fhalofanon%2Fimages%2Farchive%2Ff%2Ff9%2F20101224161625%21Son-i-am-proud.jpg&hash=51df96487583429c39e913c0d2ac5d4dfc4dcb62)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2011, 05:37:10 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 09:47:58 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 16, 2011, 09:20:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 16, 2011, 08:24:26 PM
I'm hoping that this weekend I might have a chance to get started on my campaign runthrough before CEA is out. Halo Wars here I come!

I need to do Wars on co-op if you're interested?

If you need to, then sure. I'll try to help you out. I don't know how good I am on Heroic/Legendary since I don't play it too much on those difficulties, but from my experience its pretty easy when doing co-op. I'll try to get a few levels in with you this weekend if I'm home :)

Coolio. Sounds good to me :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2011, 05:51:42 PM
Ok, cool. Im not home all day tomorrow, but I should have some time. And at the moment, I'm not doing anything on Sunday :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 17, 2011, 06:23:19 PM
I found this from the facebook page. I think it's official anyway.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F249920_206188056089281_206114046096682_527128_3364380_n.jpg&hash=3de629cfae9e934f7cc9aa2c3a511d6d41536033)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 17, 2011, 07:40:29 PM
Thats likely fan made, there are templates everywhere.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Frvb%2Fimages%2F2%2F29%2FHalo_ce.jpg&hash=00bfeb4bd8514dc8eb1534043237930055a1ba54)
I want this remade, and I get the feeling it will be
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2011, 08:48:50 PM
Thanks for some good games, Nightmare. Sorry I went quiet last few missions. I'll make sure I swear and talk plenty on Sunday. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2011, 09:14:24 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2011, 08:48:50 PM
Thanks for some good games, Nightmare. Sorry I went quiet last few missions. I'll make sure I swear and talk plenty on Sunday. :D

That's fine dude, my dog barking more than made up for it :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 18, 2011, 04:22:20 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2011, 05:09:20 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 17, 2011, 01:42:58 AM
Started ODST today at long last. I'm diggin' the VISR system.

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101123014307/halofanon/images/archive/f/f9/20101224161625!Son-i-am-proud.jpg

Yeah, it's fun so far. I'm wondering if the online community is still active in it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 18, 2011, 11:49:42 AM
If you're looking for some Firefight or Campaign Co-op, I think I'd be down.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 18, 2011, 01:42:32 PM
Do I have you on XBL?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 18, 2011, 02:01:40 PM
I'll smell out my ODST disk and we can see bout the campaign ok?
Hicks wanted some help with achievements, maybe you can help too
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 18, 2011, 02:16:43 PM
Sure man.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 18, 2011, 02:28:48 PM
Just ask and I'll come to your aid as well :3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 18, 2011, 03:08:59 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 18, 2011, 01:42:32 PM
Do I have you on XBL?

I'm Philosoraptor57, feel free to add me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 18, 2011, 03:29:35 PM
Will do, thanks mate.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 18, 2011, 07:35:18 PM
Yeah, I need the Firefight acheivements and it'd take too long on my billy-todd. I'm up for some 4 ways :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 18, 2011, 11:50:41 PM
Sweet art:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs28%2Fi%2F2008%2F066%2Fb%2Ff%2FElite_by_Chase_SC2.jpg&hash=fff4900a95a6df610299146aadbe4f81f499ce22)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 19, 2011, 12:37:15 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 18, 2011, 07:35:18 PM
Yeah, I need the Firefight acheivements and it'd take too long on my billy-todd. I'm up for some 4 ways :P

You like a good four-way, dontcha Hicks?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Jun 19, 2011, 04:18:05 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 18, 2011, 11:50:41 PM
Sweet art:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs28%2Fi%2F2008%2F066%2Fb%2Ff%2FElite_by_Chase_SC2.jpg&hash=fff4900a95a6df610299146aadbe4f81f499ce22)

Nice. :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 19, 2011, 09:22:15 AM
Don't think I'll be able to play today. My Mrs is still in bed (she went out boozing last night), I'm going to see my Grandma in a bit and sounds like I'm being forced to go to the in-laws for a BBQ so I don't think I've got XB time today.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2011, 01:38:43 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 19, 2011, 09:22:15 AM
Don't think I'll be able to play today. My Mrs is still in bed (she went out boozing last night), I'm going to see my Grandma in a bit and sounds like I'm being forced to go to the in-laws for a BBQ so I don't think I've got XB time today.

Irony. :P

I was actually coming here to say I don't think I'll have time to get on to play Wars today.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 18, 2011, 11:50:41 PM
Sweet art:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc01.deviantart.net%2Ffs28%2Fi%2F2008%2F066%2Fb%2Ff%2FElite_by_Chase_SC2.jpg&hash=fff4900a95a6df610299146aadbe4f81f499ce22)

Beautiful art.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Jun 19, 2011, 11:20:51 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15D_kTKzwvA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15D_kTKzwvA#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EeHoILHCgo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EeHoILHCgo#)

Found these by looking at some random crap.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 20, 2011, 10:55:01 AM
Halo CEA will support Kinect:

http://www.geek.com/articles/games/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-will-support-kinect-20110620/ (http://www.geek.com/articles/games/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-will-support-kinect-20110620/)

I wonder what they will do with Kinect for this one? Whatever it is, its probably a sign of what's to come with the new trilogy.

Eh, whatever, If its not cool, then I just won't play with Kinect. It doesn't sound mandatory.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 20, 2011, 08:25:56 PM
They can't make it mandatory. They'd lose 50% of their audience if they did I'm sure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 20, 2011, 08:31:48 PM
Yep. I don't have Kinect, but depending on how it sounds for Halo, I may pick it up. Odds are I won't waste my money, though. I'm good with just a controller.

They are probably testing it  out with CEA for Halo 4.

I tihnk that if they do a Halo Wars 2 that could be really cool with Kinect.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 20, 2011, 09:20:11 PM
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/9669/78761.aspx#78761 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/9669/78761.aspx#78761)

QuoteJust to let everybody know, the Kinect features we're exploring with Halo: Anniversary are optional and won't affect your core gameplay experience. Our mission, from day one, has been to deliver a faithful recreation of the original game, and we remain dedicated to seeing that through to completion.

Am doing Reach on Legendary (I know, I'm late) and Jesus, I can tell I'm only a casual gamer because it's just taken me an hour and a bit to do a level. That said, I did somehow fluke my way into the If They Came To Hear Me Beg achievement so yay for that I guess.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 21, 2011, 03:52:45 AM
I found ODST (I am so doing a legendary play through, if you wish to join, do so) so if anyone wants to do achievements (Hicks) I'm up for it, until the 23rd-7th that is.
I'd love if someone did those damn vidmasters with me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 21, 2011, 07:22:38 AM
Sounds good to me, fitz.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 21, 2011, 07:25:15 AM
Well then we'll see about it tomorro- later today (in my time)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 21, 2011, 07:22:01 PM
They are likely using the Kinect for it since no one really cares for the Kinect other then kids. The Kinect are often used for family games and I think MS is trying too hard for older gamers to buy it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 22, 2011, 01:26:10 PM
More Halo Faith Music :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt9OXxbuD1E#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt9OXxbuD1E#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA-ZHHfal-A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA-ZHHfal-A#ws)
These two are a lot more intense than the other two.

This movie looks like it is going to be awesome! Only about 15 minutes, but awesome. Comes out five days after Combat Evolved Anniversary!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 22, 2011, 05:58:33 PM
Those were some very good tracks. Nice work for a fanfilm. I'm glad to see they're not just reusing the previous soundtracks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 22, 2011, 08:27:41 PM
Yeah, same here. And the music sounds very Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 23, 2011, 07:33:36 AM
You fancy any Wars tonight (uk tonight)?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2011, 10:41:21 AM
I don't think I can tonight, I'm about to be heading out, and it's unfortunately going to take a while. Maybe if I get home earlier than expected :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 23, 2011, 11:28:14 AM
I love the visual style of Halo, so anyone got any more art they want to share? :)

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg863.imageshack.us%2Fimg863%2F5702%2Fhalomasterchiefbyadonih.jpg&hash=b4a1a40346327868db3aa8d5c21686f1b0f153a0)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg835.imageshack.us%2Fimg835%2F2791%2Fwewontfailyoubyrsravend.jpg&hash=fa29db3bd1118488e4bef6fcbd04912c70f11136)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg855.imageshack.us%2Fimg855%2F808%2Fhaloreachnoblesixbyrahl.jpg&hash=8506f55bf50766d1db7bc2be084e3bb6fba7e837)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg231.imageshack.us%2Fimg231%2F2535%2Fhalowarsbygeodex.jpg&hash=bfbad0ab2db1aaa3155749b893bec306815e5b26)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg828.imageshack.us%2Fimg828%2F4577%2Fhalowarsbybaldasseroni.jpg&hash=3d82ca9bcf1b41815f13bd93ea97a92a1663fd98)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg192.imageshack.us%2Fimg192%2F7663%2Fopchasycombatevacbyukit.jpg&hash=91a8941091f2e6cf2c77c6bd395f72fa94cd5d1f)

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 23, 2011, 12:01:50 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 23, 2011, 11:28:14 AM
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HOLY SHIT.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2011, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 23, 2011, 07:33:36 AM
You fancy any Wars tonight (uk tonight)?

Hey, Hicks. For the moment, at least, I'm actually home. So if you want to play some Wars, message me or reply here and I'll get on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 23, 2011, 03:25:48 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 23, 2011, 11:28:14 AM
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so bad

just so, so bad
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jun 23, 2011, 03:35:52 PM
Those are some hilarious proportions
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 23, 2011, 03:38:12 PM
I like how his knee is bigger than his head.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 23, 2011, 07:12:37 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2011, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 23, 2011, 07:33:36 AM
You fancy any Wars tonight (uk tonight)?

Hey, Hicks. For the moment, at least, I'm actually home. So if you want to play some Wars, message me or reply here and I'll get on.

Fantastic as usual. I love how social Halo is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2011, 07:21:39 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 23, 2011, 07:12:37 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2011, 03:13:40 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 23, 2011, 07:33:36 AM
You fancy any Wars tonight (uk tonight)?

Hey, Hicks. For the moment, at least, I'm actually home. So if you want to play some Wars, message me or reply here and I'll get on.

Fantastic as usual. I love how social Halo is.

Agreed. Definitely one of my favorite gaming experiences :)

Although, the first day a Halo game comes out, I am very antisocial and refuse to join a party until I beat the game on my own :D Won't even look at the multiplayer until the campaign is done :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 23, 2011, 07:27:37 PM
Halo: CE Anniversary is available at GameStop Canada for pre-order for a reasonable $39.99. Might order it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2011, 07:43:46 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 23, 2011, 07:27:37 PM
Halo: CE Anniversary is available at GameStop Canada for pre-order for a reasonable $39.99. Might order it.

I'm assuming they didn't mention anything about a preorder bonus?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 23, 2011, 09:20:30 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 23, 2011, 11:28:14 AM
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I wonder who did the rest of the picture though...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 23, 2011, 09:22:38 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 23, 2011, 09:20:30 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 23, 2011, 11:28:14 AM
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I wonder who did the rest of the picture though...
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 23, 2011, 09:23:18 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 23, 2011, 09:20:30 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 23, 2011, 11:28:14 AM
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I wonder who did the rest of the picture though...

+1 Internet

:D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 23, 2011, 09:23:27 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 23, 2011, 09:22:38 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 23, 2011, 09:20:30 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 23, 2011, 11:28:14 AM
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I wonder who did the rest of the picture though...
http://www.geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/halo3_03.jpg
Nah, I knew that part, but I mean the stuff like the dead Elite, the ODSTs and the background.

Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jun 23, 2011, 09:23:18 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 23, 2011, 09:20:30 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 23, 2011, 11:28:14 AM
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I wonder who did the rest of the picture though...

+1 Internet

:D
mE lOvE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 23, 2011, 09:24:40 PM
Photoshopped from somewhere else I expect. Energy sword is cringeworthy alone.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 23, 2011, 09:26:34 PM
Oh god. I hadn't even seen the sword; too distracted by dem Tyrion knees.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 24, 2011, 03:55:07 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 23, 2011, 09:20:30 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 23, 2011, 11:28:14 AM
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I wonder who did the rest of the picture though...

WIN.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2011, 07:43:46 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 23, 2011, 07:27:37 PM
Halo: CE Anniversary is available at GameStop Canada for pre-order for a reasonable $39.99. Might order it.

I'm assuming they didn't mention anything about a preorder bonus?

Nope, nothing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MudButt on Jun 24, 2011, 06:31:37 AM
Well on another topic, has anyone seen the recent episode of Red vs Blue?
It's EPIC.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 24, 2011, 12:16:28 PM
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1178431p1.html (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1178431p1.html)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 24, 2011, 01:42:46 PM
Alright! Who was messing with my junk while I was sleeping?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 24, 2011, 02:01:13 PM
And changing your personality...

You now have to act like a flamboyant homosexual.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 02:09:18 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jun 24, 2011, 01:42:46 PM
Alright! Who was messing with my junk while I was sleeping?

Cortana. She needs you.

<_<

>_>
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 24, 2011, 02:36:56 PM
Well, that's one way to wake me up.

Quote from: Aeus on Jun 24, 2011, 02:01:13 PM
And changing your personality...

You now have to act like a flamboyant homosexual.
Aww...This makeS me Super Sad. :( (Dammit! It's already happening!)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 06:38:36 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 24, 2011, 12:16:28 PM
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1178431p1.html (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1178431p1.html)
So I guess that kinda confirms a human presence...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 07:58:51 PM
Which is hopefully wither ONI or the Spirit of Fire.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:01:54 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 07:58:51 PM
the Spirit of Fire.
noooooooo

Way too referential to Halo Wars, a game that many likely played...

...and where would they have the resources for new Spartan armor?  :laugh:
They're still stuck in, like, Mark IV.

Hope it's ONI. Oh gawd, that'd be just about the only thing that would make sense.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 24, 2011, 08:04:31 PM
I hope it's Johnson. Back to life and blacker than ever.

Spoiler
But seriously I hope it's something new.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 08:07:26 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:01:54 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 07:58:51 PM
the Spirit of Fire.
noooooooo

Way too referential to Halo Wars, a game that many likely played...

...and where would they have the resources for new Spartan armor?  :laugh:
They're still stuck in, like, Mark IV.

Hope it's ONI. Oh gawd, that'd be just about the only thing that would make sense.
The Spirit of Fire would make sense though. They are lost in Forerunner space, just as Chief is, and at the end of the game, Serena said to Captain Cutter that they "found something".

And as for the armor, they could have been testing out modifications. After all, look at the Grizzly or the Plasma Rhinos.

It is unfortunate that not many people played Wars, but I'm sure it could be explained.

It may seem a bit to coincidental, but its a coincidence that could make sense and work. It would give us UNSC soldiers, Spartan interaction with the Chief, and a rampant Serena. Imagine her and a near-rampant Cortana in an argument :o

Quote from: Aeus on Jun 24, 2011, 08:04:31 PM
I hope it's Johnson. Back to life and blacker than ever.

Spoiler
But seriously I hope it's something new.
[close]

RIP Sgt. Johnson. I will await your return in the inevitable Halo Harvest game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jun 24, 2011, 08:10:08 PM
As fun as I found Wars to play, I'd rather it was kinda just forgotten.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 08:11:20 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jun 24, 2011, 08:10:08 PM
As fun as I found Wars to play, I'd rather it was kinda just forgotten.

Didn't like the story? I thought it was great. I would love to see the characters again, either in the new trilogy or a sequel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:19:33 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 08:07:26 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:01:54 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 07:58:51 PM
the Spirit of Fire.
noooooooo

Way too referential to Halo Wars, a game that many likely played...

...and where would they have the resources for new Spartan armor?  :laugh:
They're still stuck in, like, Mark IV.

Hope it's ONI. Oh gawd, that'd be just about the only thing that would make sense.
The Spirit of Fire would make sense though. They are lost in Forerunner space, just as Chief is, and at the end of the game, Serena said to Captain Cutter that they "found something".

And as for the armor, they could have been testing out modifications. After all, look at the Grizzly or the Plasma Rhinos.

It is unfortunate that not many people played Wars, but I'm sure it could be explained.

It may seem a bit to coincidental, but its a coincidence that could make sense and work. It would give us UNSC soldiers, Spartan interaction with the Chief, and a rampant Serena. Imagine her and a near-rampant Cortana in an argument :o
I think if Serena was rampant, over the course of 20+... or more years, either she, or the crew would already be dead. Aside from that... after "finding something", I doubt they would spent the course of 20+ years on or around it. I really don't think Ensemble had any plans when they left that post-credits teaser; much as Bungie didn't with theirs.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 08:07:26 PM
And as for the armor, they could have been testing out modifications. After all, look at the Grizzly or the Plasma Rhinos.
Different because those were for strictly gameplay purposes. What I mean is that they wouldn't be able to gather the resources... in a non-RTS fashion... to create a whole new suit of SPARTAN armor, let alone test it properly.

Really hope it isn't them.

Quote from: Aeus on Jun 24, 2011, 08:10:08 PM
As fun as I found Wars to play, I'd rather it was kinda just forgotten.
I agree, and I liked the story as well, so I think they should just leave it at that. None of the characters were really worth revisiting either, except maybe Anders.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 24, 2011, 08:21:18 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:19:33 PM
I agree, and I liked the story as well, so I think they should just leave it at that. None of the characters were really worth revisiting either, except maybe Anders.

Cus boobs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:29:10 PM
Cus SCIENCE!

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 24, 2011, 08:30:51 PM
BoOBs RuLE!

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:33:43 PM
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 24, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:19:33 PM
I think if Serena was rampant, over the course of 20+... or more years, either she, or the crew would already be dead.

Actually, running across a ship with the entire crew dead, being controlled by an insane -- almost Durandal-esque -- AI isn't a bad idea, I think.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 09:20:43 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 24, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:19:33 PM
I think if Serena was rampant, over the course of 20+... or more years, either she, or the crew would already be dead.

Actually, running across a ship with the entire crew dead, being controlled by an insane -- almost Durandal-esque -- AI isn't a bad idea, I think.

Agreed. There are a lot of possibilities with that.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 24, 2011, 09:21:43 PM
Wouldn't even have to be Spirit of Fire and Serena. Or a human ship, for that matter.

Rampant Covie AI, anyone?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 09:28:05 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 24, 2011, 09:18:19 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 08:19:33 PM
I think if Serena was rampant, over the course of 20+... or more years, either she, or the crew would already be dead.

Actually, running across a ship with the entire crew dead, being controlled by an insane -- almost Durandal-esque -- AI isn't a bad idea, I think.
Reminds me of the Mass Effect 2 mission as well, the one with the really bloody walls...

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 24, 2011, 09:21:43 PM
Rampant Covie AI, anyone?
Yes please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 09:30:24 PM
Covenant AI...the only once we've really seen was the one in First Strike, right? I would love to see more about a Covenant AI.

Speaking of AI, anyone else liked Human Weakness in Evolutions? That was my favorite story in that book.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 09:40:52 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 09:30:24 PM
anyone else liked Human Weakness in Evolutions?
My favorite!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 09:42:23 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2011, 09:40:52 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2011, 09:30:24 PM
anyone else liked Human Weakness in Evolutions?
My favorite!

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 24, 2011, 10:36:14 PM
Anyone up for a few games?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 25, 2011, 09:47:04 AM
I'll be good for some games in about 4 or so hours when the Mrs goes out.

I'm on reach now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jun 25, 2011, 09:24:02 PM
Hicks, Marines, Fitz and I had some great games today, I'll be on some more tomorrow I think so maybe we can play again sometime.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2011, 05:06:05 AM
Good times. My voice continues to dazzle and amaze.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 05:07:08 AM
Care to amaze again in about half an hour?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2011, 05:12:13 AM
Perhaps... Think I'll be playing Marathon for a bit. Maybe after.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 05:27:18 AM
Post here and I'll get on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2011, 07:03:04 AM
Don't think I'll be getting on tonight. Sorry.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 07:07:04 AM
Damn. Ok man
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 26, 2011, 08:16:54 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jun 25, 2011, 09:24:02 PM
Hicks, Marines, Fitz and I had some great games today, I'll be on some more tomorrow I think so maybe we can play again sometime.

And I managed to go most of playing without being on my phone. It's not until Fitz gets there that I get on the phone :P Was a really funny session.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2011, 08:18:23 AM
I liked it when you said 'twat.'
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 26, 2011, 08:29:45 AM
I said twat?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 08:36:19 AM
Honestly Hicks your grasp of Spanish is... deplorable to say the least.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 26, 2011, 08:58:15 AM
Excuse me, it was bang on. And Marines backed me up :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 09:00:58 AM
Except neither of you speak Spanish!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2011, 09:38:05 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 26, 2011, 08:29:45 AM
I said twat?

Someone did...

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 09:00:58 AM
Except neither of you speak Spanish!

Oh, really?

Hola senor! Isla Nublar!

Case closed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 26, 2011, 11:18:06 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2011, 09:38:05 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 26, 2011, 08:29:45 AM
I said twat?

Someone did...

Actually, yeah, I think I was swearing at Purebreed xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 07:17:11 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2011, 09:38:05 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 26, 2011, 08:29:45 AM
I said twat?

Someone did...

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 09:00:58 AM
Except neither of you speak Spanish!

Oh, really?

Hola senor! Isla Nublar!

Case closed.
Isla Nublar is Portuguese.
To say "cloud island" in Spanish it'd be "Isla Nube"
Nublar is the verb in Portuguese, as in making something cloudy.
So its literally "clouding island" or something like that.
Also you misspelled Senior
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2011, 07:36:45 PM
Mi no hablo espanol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 07:40:30 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLrpBLDWyCI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLrpBLDWyCI#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2011, 07:42:34 PM
Giao, signore! Mi chiamo Nightmare Asylum. Come ti chiami? Mi piace Halo. E tu?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 26, 2011, 07:51:00 PM
I didn't know that they added random letters to Spanish words on Halo.
Anyways ima be online in a few minutes if anyone wants to play Halo.
Adios locos!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 27, 2011, 12:12:37 AM
Having a bucha my friends over made me rekindle my love of this game and it's multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 27, 2011, 12:50:43 AM
Same thing happened with me a little while ago. Nothing like a slurred splitscreen bar brawl to remind you why you give a crap.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 27, 2011, 12:52:04 AM
Oh baby. I work that jetpack like it's a secondary weapon.

The boys never knew what was coming. Ha. Ha. Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 27, 2011, 12:55:00 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FG%2F01%2Fdvd%2Farrested-1-big.jpg&hash=f51fa9f9d511301c8621816a9f4169fcb49bfe6f)

fiyahboid!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 27, 2011, 01:08:49 AM
i'm in ur base
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi342.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fo439%2FChouPigu%2FArrested%2520Development%2Fmolejetpack.gif&hash=961e8037c80ce5569ac62bb9b13a4d2f3a0de298)
stealin' ur flags
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 27, 2011, 05:03:24 PM
...What is that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2011, 08:26:03 PM
More Halo Faith music.

The last two tracks reminded me of Halo Reach, but this one is classic Halo with a huge twist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH1pd90V2WA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH1pd90V2WA#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jun 27, 2011, 08:42:47 PM
All of Daniel Ciurlizza's music reminds me of the Civil War, and that is somewhat okay.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 28, 2011, 05:55:24 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 27, 2011, 05:03:24 PM
...What is that?
Arrested Development. Beautiful, beautiful Arrested Development.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 02:54:47 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc08.deviantart.net%2Ffs44%2Fi%2F2009%2F155%2F3%2F2%2FHalo_Galactic_Map_by_Halcylon.jpg&hash=f59aa6d8870a487d48e65f60aea3f85b8141c009)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 29, 2011, 03:19:34 AM
Where's that from?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 03:26:20 AM
http://halomedia-commons.deviantart.com/favourites/#/d22acv2 (http://halomedia-commons.deviantart.com/favourites/#/d22acv2)

Information in the description.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 29, 2011, 05:56:24 AM
I thought both civilizations were in the Orion Arm (Local Spur).

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedian.com%2Fimages%2F7%2F7b%2FOrion_Arm.png&hash=4e8c46ddf3cd4eb6a364182e7e49b8cd222b782b)

That's one of the things I loved most about the Halo universe. That all of this was happening in a tiny corner of the Milky Way. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 08:04:29 AM
That's where the most important stuff took place, but the Covenant came froma all across, leaving much unexplored.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 29, 2011, 08:09:41 AM
Damn. I preferred the thought that even the Covenant were confined to this small part of the galaxy. Made the Forerunners seem that much more impressive for being across the entire thing, and really made me wonder what other civilizations there could be in the rest of the galaxy.

Oh, well...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 08:12:24 AM
But the Forerunners had left the galaxy... something makes me feel like the came across the Milky Way. That thing being the Ark, being outside the rim and all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 29, 2011, 08:17:28 AM
Hm? ???

Yeah, they left the galaxy...

What I'm saying is the idea that both humanity and the Covenant, two fairly massive civilizations, were confined only to the Orion Arm just made the thought that the Forerunners had spread across the entire thing, from Perseus to Scuturn-Crum, seem much more impressive than otherwise.

It felt like they had given justice to just how f**king huge space really is; that only an incredibly advanced society like the Forerunners would be able to cross an entire galaxy, and beyond.

And then the Precursors...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 29, 2011, 04:47:45 PM
Well it's not an official piece. And new news:

http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-of-first-halo-novel-from-karen-traviss/86029 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-of-first-halo-novel-from-karen-traviss/86029)

Also, Nightmare, want any Wars?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 06:48:45 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2FNews%2FHALOGLASSLANDS%2FHALO-GLASSLAND-HC-1-%282%292.jpg&hash=c6cc3d1ceebf3136129d37c355e1e682bf8ebd5c)

And it takes place post Halo 3... juding by the name and the cover, this looks like what me and Marines had thought of. Weird.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jun 29, 2011, 06:51:13 PM
Going to try and get a Live account set up soon.
Sure there will be some slight cases of getting buttf**ked but what is a few buttf**kings between friends?

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 06:48:45 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2FNews%2FHALOGLASSLANDS%2FHALO-GLASSLAND-HC-1-%282%292.jpg&hash=c6cc3d1ceebf3136129d37c355e1e682bf8ebd5c)

And it takes place post Halo 3... juding by the name and the cover, this looks like what me and Marines had thought of. Weird.
I am liking this cover.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 06:54:11 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Jun 29, 2011, 06:51:13 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 06:48:45 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2FNews%2FHALOGLASSLANDS%2FHALO-GLASSLAND-HC-1-%282%292.jpg&hash=c6cc3d1ceebf3136129d37c355e1e682bf8ebd5c)

And it takes place post Halo 3... juding by the name and the cover, this looks like what me and Marines had thought of. Weird.
I am liking this cover.
Me too, I'll probably be getting to it before the Forerunner trilogy.

Quote from: TheMonolith on Jun 29, 2011, 06:51:13 PM
Going to try and get a Live account set up soon.
Sure there will be some slight cases of getting buttf**ked but what is a few buttf**kings between friends?
Friendly... buttf**kings?





>:3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 29, 2011, 06:58:38 PM
I have to wonder if the symbol on the cover has anything to do with The Return?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 29, 2011, 07:22:23 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 06:48:45 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2FNews%2FHALOGLASSLANDS%2FHALO-GLASSLAND-HC-1-%282%292.jpg&hash=c6cc3d1ceebf3136129d37c355e1e682bf8ebd5c)

And it takes place post Halo 3... juding by the name and the cover, this looks like what me and Marines had thought of. Weird.

I really hope so. That had so much potential. Still, would prefer it to be explored in a game.

Quote from: TheMonolith on Jun 29, 2011, 06:51:13 PM
Going to try and get a Live account set up soon.
Sure there will be some slight cases of getting buttf**ked but what is a few buttf**kings between friends?

As long as it's not on national TV, Dwayne.

But yeah, get Live. I would f**king love to talk to you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 29, 2011, 07:49:57 PM
grrrr traviss

Her style will probably work better for Halo at least.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 07:58:16 PM
DON'T WORRY.

dis naught star wars :3

Anyways, she's already proven the good she is to the series with the short story "Human Weakness" in Halo: Evolutions... t'was really a good read. I don't know what atrocities she's commited to Star Wars... and I'm not sure I want to.

D':
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 29, 2011, 08:02:52 PM
*whispers are heard*
Sticks, get Xbox Live....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 29, 2011, 08:06:55 PM
Gay Macho Mandalorian Klingon Mary-Sue Couples. In a galaxy where Jedi get red paint tossed on them for wearing fur. And then she wanted Capital G to give her full creative control, etc.

ಠ_ಠ

I read Human Weakness. T'was cool. She's better suited to something like Halo, but I wouldn't hold my breath for anything resembling cosmic wonder. One-liners, those will be aplenty.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 29, 2011, 08:02:52 PM
*whispers are heard*
Sticks, get Xbox Live....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skv3wSIL5xI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skv3wSIL5xI#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 29, 2011, 08:11:03 PM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 29, 2011, 08:06:55 PM
Gay Macho Mandalorian Klingon Mary-Sue Couples. In a galaxy where Jedi get red paint tossed on them for wearing fur. And then she wanted Capital G to give her full creative control, etc.

ಠ_ಠ
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic2.ucm.co.za%2Fmedia%2Fheat_coza%2Farticles%2F2010%2F05%2F_thumbs%2Fjesse-james-nightline_jpg_618x999_q85.jpg&hash=e1b851eb0f3c8a324f6b5958597b9af74a96bf37)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Fbda0e8db87bf5450f6bd70b1595d9b69.png&hash=eeb4904c4827a646186fd239883d58589bd48172)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F39e74ae46455160fdb17afcf9604836e.png&hash=2f00caa8dccab8daa8a9eae342f5631477e511a9)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F19decd6516f84bc893dfc9f0373c7d3b.png&hash=4176f045c282ed8b4e04c8eea5506caf9b387f47)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 30, 2011, 03:51:39 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 29, 2011, 04:47:45 PM
Well it's not an official piece. And new news:

http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-of-first-halo-novel-from-karen-traviss/86029 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-of-first-halo-novel-from-karen-traviss/86029)

Also, Nightmare, want any Wars?

Looks great. And sorry I didn't see this yesterday about Wars, and I'm not going to be home much longer today... Maybe this weekend we can finish up the game.

Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Jun 29, 2011, 07:49:57 PM
grrrr traviss

Her style will probably work better for Halo at least.

Did you read Evolutions? Her story was my favorite one in that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jun 30, 2011, 05:51:58 PM
Like I said, read it. Good topic. But she's tasteless.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 30, 2011, 10:09:57 PM
So I was doing Level 9 on Legendary on Reach to do the Tank Beats Everything achievement. Totally didn't realise I had to go back and fetch the tank and park it outside ONI base. Doh!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 30, 2011, 11:01:10 PM
Well, tomorrow we are one month closer to the release of Anniversary.
I need more shots, more info, something.

Also, anyone up for some games in a few minutes?
And is anyone interested in making a Bungie vs World Galaxy team?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 01, 2011, 11:56:05 AM
http://blog.machinima.com/insidegaming/2011/06/30/new-possibly-halo-related-args-appear/ (http://blog.machinima.com/insidegaming/2011/06/30/new-possibly-halo-related-args-appear/)

*drums fingers tensely*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 01, 2011, 02:31:40 PM
Heard about hose. Could be really cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 01, 2011, 05:08:53 PM
Not too keen on ARGs. Never been able to follow one yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 03, 2011, 08:37:04 AM
Finished Reach on Legendary last night. :D yay.

Nightmare, fancy Wars today?

Or some Halo 3 anyone? I'm going back to do the MP achievements in it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 03, 2011, 10:30:47 AM
How bout ODST
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 03, 2011, 10:53:23 AM
Firefight? Can do one now. Then gotta pop out and then I'll be back.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 03, 2011, 01:04:52 PM
Dude, when I posted that it was 3am
I'll be on in a while (hopefully) and well do a match then
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 03, 2011, 03:49:15 PM
Well Firefight was awesome, guys!

I still need a name for that grunt, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 03, 2011, 03:50:17 PM
Yag Flapzgerald
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 03, 2011, 03:51:09 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 03, 2011, 03:50:17 PM
Yag Flapzgerald

You and the Grunt can share your special food  ;) :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 03, 2011, 04:40:33 PM
Ugh

Waste of 51 minutes
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 03, 2011, 05:21:54 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 03, 2011, 04:40:33 PM
Ugh

Waste of 51 minutes

I know.... I I did amazing, killed the rest of the brutes by myself just before Hicks lagged out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 03, 2011, 06:42:26 PM
You say it like I did it on purpose, bitch.  :P Besides, it was fun anyway. You and you're special food.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 04, 2011, 02:16:17 PM
Anyone see this? Not an actual clip from the movie, just testing out the suits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WDKpkcX4Cs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WDKpkcX4Cs#ws)

I'm excited to see more of Reach form the POV of some Spartan IIs. Also, I believe the makers said the reason that they are wearing mark VI and not mark V is because they are prototype suits that they were testing out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 04, 2011, 07:15:25 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 03, 2011, 06:42:26 PM
You and you're special food.  :P
And with this mistake, you have called NA and me special food.
Nice

Anyways, Ima hop on reach for a bit, if anyone feels like joining me feel free.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 04, 2011, 08:24:22 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 04, 2011, 02:16:17 PM
Anyone see this? Not an actual clip from the movie, just testing out the suits.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WDKpkcX4Cs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WDKpkcX4Cs#ws)

I'm excited to see more of Reach form the POV of some Spartan IIs. Also, I believe the makers said the reason that they are wearing mark VI and not mark V is because they are prototype suits that they were testing out.

Urgh, can't stand colorful Spartans.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 04, 2011, 10:28:28 PM
Blue Spartans are normal, and white isn't very colorful
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jul 04, 2011, 10:29:45 PM
Cool Spartans only wear green.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 04, 2011, 10:40:56 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 04, 2011, 10:28:28 PM
Blue Spartans are normal, and white isn't very colorful

They're f**king soldiers dude.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 04, 2011, 11:27:26 PM
Yes. But theyre also walking tanks.
Green and camo armor is usually to make a soldier harder to pick out, but spartans are fast and strong enough not to need stealth as much as the marines.
Besides, as the Halo 3 grunts would point out
"Green camouflage, good. Shiny green? Not so good!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 04, 2011, 11:30:46 PM
Only thing shiny about Chief is his visor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 04, 2011, 11:35:30 PM
I remember in fall of reach the spartans were masters of stealth.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 04, 2011, 11:40:01 PM
In that they stayed out of view and struck fast.
Not in that they hugged the walls and snuck around on the floor like Solid Snake
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 04, 2011, 11:50:19 PM
What am I reading?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 04, 2011, 11:52:33 PM
The color of their armor doesn't matter because they don't let enemy's see them until they're already attacking.
At that point it means jack shit
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 04, 2011, 11:55:13 PM
Okay, lets just go with the fact you think camouflage is pointless, even though you're wrong...

How about the fact that they're a military unit. Hell Spartans are THE military unit. The military has strict regulations on appearance designed to suppress the individual self and promote functionality.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 12:09:27 AM
I don't think it's useless, at all.
Im just saying the Spartans don't need to use it really.
And tell the thing about regulations to Noble team. Who are not all green.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 05, 2011, 12:52:56 AM
Overly serious Halo wars; now available on the AvP Galaxy forums.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 05, 2011, 04:15:32 AM
On the rear of the Halo 2 case, it said "...a secret so huge, it will change the galaxy forever." What exactly were they referring to?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 07:01:15 AM
Maybe the fact that there are more Halos, or the Ark at the end.
Dunno.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 05, 2011, 07:09:21 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 05, 2011, 04:15:32 AM
On the rear of the Halo 2 case, it said "...a secret so huge, it will change the galaxy forever." What exactly were they referring to?
I always just took that as being the Prophets' deception, and how they were plotting their massive change of guard, and sparking civil war within the most powerful force in the galaxy.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 07:01:15 AM
Maybe the fact that there are more Halos, or the Ark at the end.
Dunno.
The Ark wasn't a real reveal, more of just a mention, and it was already known that there were other Halos since Guilty Spark said "Monitor of Installation 04".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jul 05, 2011, 09:09:50 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 05, 2011, 04:15:32 AM
On the rear of the Halo 2 case, it said "...a secret so huge, it will change the galaxy forever." What exactly were they referring to?

miranda's azz
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Solace on Jul 05, 2011, 09:33:43 AM
I don't really think the Spartans need camo, considering the fact that they have access to invisibility. Plus the colors normally depend on which team or squad they're on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 05, 2011, 11:45:38 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 12:09:27 AM
I don't think it's useless, at all.
Im just saying the Spartans don't need to use it really.
And tell the thing about regulations to Noble team. Who are not all green.

My point was specifically geared towards them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Solace on Jul 05, 2011, 12:33:06 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 12:09:27 AM
I don't think it's useless, at all.
Im just saying the Spartans don't need to use it really.
And tell the thing about regulations to Noble team. Who are not all green.

That's one thing that kind of bothered me. In the books and stuff you hear all this talk about the different teams and almost always the name of the team is the color they all wear. But then you have Noble Team, which are all different colors.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 05, 2011, 12:48:11 PM
Quote from: Solace on Jul 05, 2011, 12:33:06 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 12:09:27 AM
I don't think it's useless, at all.
Im just saying the Spartans don't need to use it really.
And tell the thing about regulations to Noble team. Who are not all green.

That's one thing that kind of bothered me. In the books and stuff you hear all this talk about the different teams and almost always the name of the team is the color they all wear. But then you have Noble Team, which are all different colors.

'Cause they're all noble n shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2011, 01:10:25 PM
In the books, I think all the Spartans wore Green, just went by different colors for names. For example, the Spartans in Halo Wars were Red Team.

But then Noble Team is just all awesome and loves breaking regulations, so they're just...awesome, and stuff.

Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Solace on Jul 05, 2011, 01:12:25 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 05, 2011, 12:48:11 PM
Quote from: Solace on Jul 05, 2011, 12:33:06 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 12:09:27 AM
I don't think it's useless, at all.
Im just saying the Spartans don't need to use it really.
And tell the thing about regulations to Noble team. Who are not all green.

That's one thing that kind of bothered me. In the books and stuff you hear all this talk about the different teams and almost always the name of the team is the color they all wear. But then you have Noble Team, which are all different colors.

But only most of the time.Cause Kat takes an unholy beating the entire game, but dies from one needle rifle shot.

'Cause they're all noble n shit.
But only most of the time.Cause Kat takes an unholy beating the entire game, but dies from one needle rifle shot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jul 05, 2011, 01:36:23 PM
Yeah, where the hell did her shield go at that point?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Solace on Jul 05, 2011, 01:39:23 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Jul 05, 2011, 01:36:23 PM
Yeah, where the hell did her shield go at that point?

Exactly.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jul 05, 2011, 05:28:20 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Jul 05, 2011, 01:36:23 PM
Yeah, where the hell did her shield go at that point?

EMP about ten seconds before.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 05, 2011, 06:08:18 PM
So I played Halo for the first time in like a year yesterday.

I've lost all skill the that I had.  :'(

But I will make it return.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 06:57:42 PM
As in Halo CE or...?

And noble team is army, so alot of the regulations Spartan IIs had to follow don't apply to them.
Plus they really don't care for rules, they backtalked (and threatened) officers, modified their armor (Jorge went batshit on it with what I assume was a very good welder and electric screw driver, Kat invented the Sprint armor ability by hacking and screwing with the forced limitations of the suit and she took the thing off of her helmet and just left the camera, Emile took a knife to his helmet (I like the fist full of arrows explanation that it got damaged so he covered it up), Carter basically wore normal pieces of armor (in that they arent unique to him and can be used in the armory) except he painted a few stripes on it), and honestly walked around like the prize puppies of the army and hell, even te Spartan IIIs since only a small group of them were chosen to become more than suicide soldiers.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 05, 2011, 07:03:11 PM
3 and Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xhan on Jul 05, 2011, 07:10:07 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 05, 2011, 04:15:32 AM
On the rear of the Halo 2 case, it said "...a secret so huge, it will change the galaxy forever." What exactly were they referring to?

Nothing, as you can tell by playing the game. There is no backstory and the Bible is mostly technical shit,and everythign is subject to following trends that will sell games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 07:13:35 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 05, 2011, 07:03:11 PM
3 and Reach.
If you are going to try and get skill back in Reach, tell me and I'll play it with ya.
You must relearn quickly, so that you're ready for Bungie day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 05, 2011, 07:48:36 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 07:13:35 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 05, 2011, 07:03:11 PM
3 and Reach.
If you are going to try and get skill back in Reach, tell me and I'll play it with ya.
You must relearn quickly, so that you're ready for Bungie day.

I'm far too competitive to play with anyone until I'm sure I'm gonna win. It's sad but it's just the way my brain is geared.

I should be borrowing my mates Xbox for a while though so it won't take me long to get back into it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 07:52:26 PM
Alright then, meant on the same team not against each other but whatever.
I'm not competitive at all, I just play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 05, 2011, 08:02:52 PM
Is there still an MLG playlist?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 08:14:47 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 05, 2011, 09:51:51 PM
Swoot, I'll play that when someone lends me Reach. Right now I can only play Halo 3. The account I'm using is called Dysuria NZ if you wanna play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2011, 11:08:15 PM
Just remembered I have some plans for the 7th.

But when I get home I'll try to play some Reach with you guys :)

EDIT: Those plans may have just fallen through.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Solace on Jul 06, 2011, 01:08:56 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2011, 06:57:42 PM
As in Halo CE or...?

And noble team is army, so alot of the regulations Spartan IIs had to follow don't apply to them.
Plus they really don't care for rules, they backtalked (and threatened) officers, modified their armor (Jorge went batshit on it with what I assume was a very good welder and electric screw driver, Kat invented the Sprint armor ability by hacking and screwing with the forced limitations of the suit and she took the thing off of her helmet and just left the camera, Emile took a knife to his helmet (I like the fist full of arrows explanation that it got damaged so he covered it up), Carter basically wore normal pieces of armor (in that they arent unique to him and can be used in the armory) except he painted a few stripes on it), and honestly walked around like the prize puppies of the army and hell, even te Spartan IIIs since only a small group of them were chosen to become more than suicide soldiers.

Doesn't really sound very noble, does it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2011, 01:21:33 AM
Their actions both on Reach and prior to the fall of Reach were indeed very noble. They had a unique way way of doing what it was that they did, but when it really came down to it, they did what needed to be done, even at the cost of their own lives.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Solace on Jul 06, 2011, 01:27:54 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2011, 01:21:33 AM
Their actions both on Reach and prior to the fall of Reach were indeed very noble. They had a unique way way of doing what it was that they did, but when it really came down to it, they did what needed to be done, even at the cost of their own lives.

I get what you're saying, but I don't really like the idea of a kind of rogue team. I know they did respectable deeds but they  still didn't conform to regulations.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2011, 01:38:47 AM
Ahh, I see what you're saying. I liked Noble team, but to each their own.

If its any consolation, there were plenty of other Spartan teams on Reach who were very "by the rules".

I take it you were fan of Red Team from Halo Wars (I loved them, but I wish they had a bit more time for characterization, though. Maybe in a sequel...).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Solace on Jul 06, 2011, 01:55:12 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2011, 01:38:47 AM
Ahh, I see what you're saying. I liked Noble team, but to each their own.

If its any consolation, there were plenty of other Spartan teams on Reach who were very "by the rules".

I take it you were fan of Red Team from Halo Wars (I loved them, but I wish they had a bit more time for characterization, though. Maybe in a sequel...).

Yeah, Red Team's cool. I wasn't that big on Wars because I'm not a big fan of RTS. It would be cool if they made an FPS version of Wars, where you play as Red Team.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2011, 02:00:11 AM
Maybe the Spirit of Fire could even show up in the new trilogy. It is, after all, drifting around aimlessly in Forerunner trace, and was never found by UNSC forces.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Solace on Jul 06, 2011, 02:08:22 AM
Maybe. I'm kind of glad 343 is taking over Reach on live because these last two or three months Bungie's been slipping up a lot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 06, 2011, 03:01:17 AM
Albeit to each there own is very true, I think Noble was following regulations, but regulations set for Spartans; not regulations set for Troopers.

Anyone up for a few games of reach in a little?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 06, 2011, 06:47:19 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 05, 2011, 06:08:18 PM
So I played Halo for the first time in like a year yesterday.

I've lost all skill the that I had.  :'(

But I will make it return.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fdarth%2Fimages%2F7%2F76%2FDarth_Vader.jpg&hash=8a123315437b5a5f0dff1d2d3981e4ad651d4dd6)

"When I left you, I was but the learner; now I am the master."

Spoiler
Actually you're probably still much better. :D
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 06, 2011, 07:44:55 AM
I recently got Reach and beat it on Legendary the first 2 days. It's getting repetitive... shooting pussy cats I mean.  ;)

I love the game, and Emile's Gurka knife.  ;D I wonder why there are no achievements for the data pads? I discovered them when I killed the very first elite that trys to run away at the start of the first mission (only on Legendary). Get him quick because he has sneakers or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Jul 06, 2011, 09:08:53 AM
I won that game for my team.

I won so awesomely.

I. Detonated. The. Bomb.

Three. Times.

And I got the weekly challenge :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2011, 04:42:34 PM
Sooo, who else is playing Bungie vs the World tomorrow? Should we organize teams now, to avoid confusion tomorrow?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 06, 2011, 06:03:29 PM
I'll be putting my chip in.
And I'll even give a rally speech at 11:59 here in the thread

Oh and heres something from Bungie's twitter
"Official Bungie vs. the World gamertags: Humproast, Heavenly Beef, Tender Loins, and Porterhaus."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2011, 06:24:57 PM
Going to be Awesome. I'm not going to be on all 24 hours, but I have no plans tomorrow, so this should be great! :D

EDIT: I was reading Halo Faith's facebook page, and in the coming weeks, they are going to be giving away art books!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 06, 2011, 06:57:00 PM
Ok Galaxy kin, this is what we must do.
I have searched and found each of the Bungie profiles, they are new; only having played two custom games (Assault and CTF, interesting)
So it is my conslusion that these profiles will be used by all of the employees, switching off.
We must find the past Humpdays Bungie has helled in Halo Reach and see the tactics of every member and how to cooperate in order to stop them from reaching their strengths.
One thing though, we are to NEVER EVER let them get in a Banshee, at that point it's game over.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2011, 06:58:35 PM
Hoo-rah!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 06, 2011, 07:13:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AfGu1j6FT8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AfGu1j6FT8#ws)
We can learn from this
It's the only game Neogaf won on their Humpday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Jul 06, 2011, 07:37:50 PM
I'll be playing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 06, 2011, 08:04:52 PM
I'll be getting on Reach in a bit, gonna do all the challenges and play till I get a jackpot
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 06, 2011, 09:21:09 PM
I have school tomorrow and have to get up early on Friday so I doubt I'll be able to play. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 07, 2011, 12:16:50 AM
My Xbox Live has been too screwy to play. My 360, Internet and Network are all connected but it just won't let me sign in to live! I've done everything imaginable and nothing has worked. I'm beat as to what the problem could be other than Microsoft is having some sort of problem.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 07, 2011, 01:27:16 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 06, 2011, 07:13:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AfGu1j6FT8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AfGu1j6FT8#ws)
We can learn from this
It's the only game Neogaf won on their Humpday.

That guys playing very poorly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 07, 2011, 05:13:52 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Ffe75142f64f68fdd118a419e18940d1a.png&hash=38cdd7ce48e418a0ff687c3b59bc9da28872cbde)
My body is ready
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2011, 06:29:02 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Ftwitpic%2Fphotos%2Ffull%2F339931381.jpg%3FAWSAccessKeyId%3DAKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA%26amp%3BExpires%3D1310021064%26amp%3BSignature%3DgmWQ2rUwGtBj%252BUAIuq25P4QqaWQ%253D&hash=e76e6772a3b5b326b3f769068c852d4970e1fe96)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 07, 2011, 10:49:54 AM
Tomorrow is booked off. I'll be on. Ping me if you need to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 07, 2011, 10:05:27 PM
4 Bungie employees, 54,433 people in the Bungie day playlist  :'(

I've played 30+ games by now and still have'nt got matched with them.

Anyone else had any luck?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 07, 2011, 10:18:50 PM
I already hit the credit cap, and played way too many games to count.
No luck
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 08, 2011, 02:14:15 AM
No here either. I played with Fitz and then at a friends house on his account.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jul 08, 2011, 02:34:54 AM
Finally playing through ODST again. Forgot how much i love that game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 08, 2011, 02:44:11 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Jul 08, 2011, 02:34:54 AM
Finally playing through ODST again. Forgot how much i love that game.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi959.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae77%2Fproject412%2FSupermute-4.jpg&hash=4862de14b6b79ed4b765e1f851c9eeb4cd9c4139)
YAY! Best game in the series!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 08, 2011, 03:13:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 08, 2011, 02:44:11 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Jul 08, 2011, 02:34:54 AM
Finally playing through ODST again. Forgot how much i love that game.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae77/project412/Supermute-4.jpg
YAY! Best game in the series!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi55.tinypic.com%2F2czelgi.jpg&hash=6c09cc95ee51d23f7adae2db3d02908670b39f4b)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 08, 2011, 03:18:44 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 08, 2011, 03:13:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 08, 2011, 02:44:11 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Jul 08, 2011, 02:34:54 AM
Finally playing through ODST again. Forgot how much i love that game.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae77/project412/Supermute-4.jpg
YAY! Best game in the series!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi55.tinypic.com%2F2czelgi.jpg&hash=6c09cc95ee51d23f7adae2db3d02908670b39f4b)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi959.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae77%2Fproject412%2FSupermute-3.jpg&hash=e074f78574788d1a1341eb833cae98d769dd0cc3)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jul 08, 2011, 03:44:16 AM
Wort wort wortareyoutalkingaboutCEwasthebest.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jul 08, 2011, 03:45:18 AM
First one will forever be the best one

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi139.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq299%2Fericthegreat1810%2FHalo.jpg&hash=7aaee4003ad37a4e334510d749cea02a6bbefb08)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 08, 2011, 03:49:46 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 08, 2011, 03:18:44 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 08, 2011, 03:13:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 08, 2011, 02:44:11 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Jul 08, 2011, 02:34:54 AM
Finally playing through ODST again. Forgot how much i love that game.

http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae77/project412/Supermute-4.jpg
YAY! Best game in the series!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi55.tinypic.com%2F2czelgi.jpg&hash=6c09cc95ee51d23f7adae2db3d02908670b39f4b)
http://i959.photobucket.com/albums/ae77/project412/Supermute-3.jpg
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi56.tinypic.com%2Faufk12.jpg&hash=d08dba25cba1fa27fb37fd33b35bd3e5f513fa47)


Spoiler
Just made it.  :laugh:
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 08, 2011, 09:35:59 AM
Didn't get on unfortunately. Combination of Mrs not wanting me on and me dropping to sleep at 9pm my time anyway.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 08, 2011, 12:47:28 PM
How exactly do you know if someone who is playing is Bungie?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 08, 2011, 01:04:57 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 08, 2011, 12:47:28 PM
How exactly do you know if someone who is playing is Bungie?

They are the 4 gamertags that Fitz posted.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 08, 2011, 09:07:23 PM
Brothers, although we searched for glorious exhaultation and fought and fought, it appears none of us battled with the creators.
/R'tasstylespeeches

So, who here is going to Halofest in August (I WISH I COULD :'( )
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Jul 08, 2011, 09:41:59 PM
Bungie Day was pointless.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 09, 2011, 03:28:35 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 08, 2011, 09:07:23 PM
So, who here is going to Halofest in August (I WISH I COULD :'( )
It's in Seattle, right? At PAX? Will try.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 09, 2011, 04:53:00 AM
Bring a camera and set up a live stream.
I'll be with you in spirit and data form Bruvva!

Also
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=seeyoustarside (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=seeyoustarside)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc05.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2011%2F093%2F1%2F3%2Fwe_are_proud_to_salute_you_by_sunnybean24-d3d5p1h.jpg&hash=e3e26edcb3249057782b7c77f99ef37e450c9dfb)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 09, 2011, 09:53:06 AM
I wish I was. They've sold outta tickets and America is an expensive plane trip away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 09, 2011, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Jul 08, 2011, 09:41:59 PM
Bungie Day was pointless.

Really? I had fun...didn't see any Bungie employees, but had fun playing.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 09, 2011, 04:53:00 AM
Also
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=seeyoustarside (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=seeyoustarside)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc05.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2011%2F093%2F1%2F3%2Fwe_are_proud_to_salute_you_by_sunnybean24-d3d5p1h.jpg&hash=e3e26edcb3249057782b7c77f99ef37e450c9dfb)

I love the part at the beginning:
Spoiler
As we prepare to become fans of the universe our studio began creating more than ten years ago
[close]

At least they are being respectable, and not dismissing 343 Industries. Like Bungie, I'm excited to see what comes next in the form of halo, as well as seeing what Bungie does.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sgt. Apone on Jul 10, 2011, 02:46:33 AM
Well, the Halo 4 E3 trailer is up, don't know this has been pointed out already but :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC2yMKMENdg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC2yMKMENdg#ws)

Also Halo: Combat evolved Anniversary trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U95yDEhEUl8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U95yDEhEUl8#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 10, 2011, 03:06:13 AM
Those were posted so quickly after they were released it's not even funny
Plus both of those are one month old, of course they'll have been posted dude!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 10, 2011, 03:06:24 AM
Quote from: Sgt. Apone on Jul 10, 2011, 02:46:33 AM
Well, the Halo 4 E3 trailer is up, don't know this has been pointed out already but :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC2yMKMENdg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC2yMKMENdg#ws)

Also Halo: Combat evolved Anniversary trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U95yDEhEUl8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U95yDEhEUl8#ws)
...H...hello?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 10, 2011, 03:08:16 AM
This is just....
Bwah.
I feel like facepalming about a thousand times then walking down he street and making the dudes playing basketball facepalm by grabbing there hand and making it hit them
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 10, 2011, 03:15:34 AM
I' be lying if I said I saw the second one. I did see the first one. Just in time for a new plan, who needs to wait in the line when you can put on your sneakers and run past every motherf**ker before they get in the store.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sgt. Apone on Jul 10, 2011, 03:33:42 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 10, 2011, 03:06:13 AM
Those were posted so quickly after they were released it's not even funny
Plus both of those are one month old, of course they'll have been posted dude!

Yeah, I've been pretty much gone for a month camping so I wouldn't know.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 10, 2011, 10:37:55 AM
Comeon, kids. Be nice.

Good games last night, Fitzgerald. And I want to hear you say it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jul 10, 2011, 02:29:21 PM
I like your voice Hicks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 10, 2011, 05:21:19 PM
Finally got my MJOLNIR MK.V helmet (Halo 1 helmet)!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jul 10, 2011, 06:04:35 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 10, 2011, 05:21:19 PM
Finally got my MJOLNIR MK.V helmet (Halo 1 helmet)!  ;D

Same here! So happy!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 10, 2011, 07:17:21 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jul 10, 2011, 02:29:21 PM
I like your voice Hicks.

Why thank you. Some say I have the voice of an angel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 10, 2011, 08:00:48 PM
Wait, Hicks, Fitz never said it???

Oh, and from what we were talking about last night, with cats...this is for you :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTwcCVajAc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTwcCVajAc#) ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 10, 2011, 09:33:25 PM
Hehe. Seen it before. I am most certainly not her. Remember, my kitty kept being told off! He's not above reproach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Lewis Hicks on Jul 10, 2011, 10:41:44 PM
Anyone still play ODST?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 10, 2011, 11:32:23 PM
Right here Mo Fugga.
Did a normal speedrun in like 2 and a half hours yesterday
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 10, 2011, 11:33:24 PM
same here. Its my favorite Halo game.

EDIT: So I made a fan trailer for a Halo movie? Any comments/suggestions for next time? Thank you in advance :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc1bV5GC-SE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc1bV5GC-SE#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 11, 2011, 12:29:05 AM
Very slickly done; I need to get back to these edits some day...

I thought the 'HALO' title stayed present for too long, and the music didn't really have a chance to fade out... but aside from that, the whole thing was very fluid.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 11, 2011, 12:50:19 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 11, 2011, 12:29:05 AM
Very slickly done; I need to get back to these edits some day...

I thought the 'HALO' title stayed present for too long, and the music didn't really have a chance to fade out... but aside from that, the whole thing was very fluid.

I don't know how to make the music fade out on the program that I was using, since I've only used it a few times. This was a bit of a test project, as well as a project that I've been wanting to work on.

And I agree with the Halo title staying there for too long, I honestly just couldn't think of anything else to do over there :D Than you for your comments, I'll take them into consideration for my next video :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 11, 2011, 07:06:03 AM
Very nice work, Nightmare. The issue about the title card has already been discussed, I love everything else. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 11, 2011, 11:48:28 AM
For the title card, I wanted to get a clip from a video, so it could fade in, but all of them for the live action videos said "3" or "ODST" or "Reach" near the name, and I couldn't get one that just said "Halo". So when I do more editing, I'm going to have to learn how to make pictures fade in.

Again, thanks for the comments, guys :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 11, 2011, 05:34:25 PM
Exodus LASO the weekly challenge... I hate, but I do it anyway for the money. 15,000.

Can you do this multiplayer or does it have to be solo?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 11, 2011, 05:40:15 PM
Exodus? f**k THAT. That's the longest mission in the game!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 11, 2011, 06:00:26 PM
I do the trick that when you die you save and exit then resume the game to the last check point. It's time consumeing but for 15,000 I'm not complaining.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 11, 2011, 06:46:14 PM
I can normally get all the way to the last covenant outpost where you get picked up by the falcons after killing everything, before I die.
Should be able to do this weekly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 11, 2011, 08:08:50 PM
Did it! I am the ultimate badass!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 11, 2011, 08:20:21 PM
This might be common knowledge around here, but there's a new Halo art book coming out in October and it looks pretty damn sweet. :)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg825.imageshack.us%2Fimg825%2F3991%2Fhaloartbook.jpg&hash=e16538e722254feb583f7379e6b4099c1e99697a)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg692.imageshack.us%2Fimg692%2F379%2Fhaloartbook2.jpg&hash=3e137ee08f29be4d65a3133fdda3210675e3caa0)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg204.imageshack.us%2Fimg204%2F4862%2Fhaloartbook3.jpg&hash=0f43e0d214de1384c857703ea47ffafb545e5e36)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg846.imageshack.us%2Fimg846%2F1324%2Fhaloartbook4.jpg&hash=56291c5686cd095a407fd4f1cead43366482f22b)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 11, 2011, 09:06:11 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 11, 2011, 08:20:21 PM
This might be common knowledge around here, but there's a new Halo art book coming out in October and it looks pretty damn sweet. :)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg825.imageshack.us%2Fimg825%2F3991%2Fhaloartbook.jpg&hash=e16538e722254feb583f7379e6b4099c1e99697a)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg692.imageshack.us%2Fimg692%2F379%2Fhaloartbook2.jpg&hash=3e137ee08f29be4d65a3133fdda3210675e3caa0)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg204.imageshack.us%2Fimg204%2F4862%2Fhaloartbook3.jpg&hash=0f43e0d214de1384c857703ea47ffafb545e5e36)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg846.imageshack.us%2Fimg846%2F1324%2Fhaloartbook4.jpg&hash=56291c5686cd095a407fd4f1cead43366482f22b)

We've (mostly) all heard about the book, but I haven't seen any of those pictures. They are stunning! I'm definitely picking up this art book. Never bought one before. Thank for the pics, Laufey :)

So I just played through the entire Halo Wars campaign, and am now about to start Reach. I'm finally going through my campaign marathon :) And Hicks, even though I beat Wars solo today, I'm still going to do those last four levels with you soon, so you can get your achievement. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 11, 2011, 10:33:46 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 11, 2011, 08:08:50 PM
Did it! I am the ultimate badass!  ;D
Did it too, though it dont make either of us badasses
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 12, 2011, 03:48:55 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 11, 2011, 08:20:21 PM
This might be common knowledge around here, but there's a new Halo art book coming out in October and it looks pretty damn sweet. :)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg825.imageshack.us%2Fimg825%2F3991%2Fhaloartbook.jpg&hash=e16538e722254feb583f7379e6b4099c1e99697a)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg692.imageshack.us%2Fimg692%2F379%2Fhaloartbook2.jpg&hash=3e137ee08f29be4d65a3133fdda3210675e3caa0)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg204.imageshack.us%2Fimg204%2F4862%2Fhaloartbook3.jpg&hash=0f43e0d214de1384c857703ea47ffafb545e5e36)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg846.imageshack.us%2Fimg846%2F1324%2Fhaloartbook4.jpg&hash=56291c5686cd095a407fd4f1cead43366482f22b)

This would be a nice pre-order bonus for CE. Shame it's not included.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 12, 2011, 04:57:20 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 11, 2011, 10:33:46 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 11, 2011, 08:08:50 PM
Did it! I am the ultimate badass!  ;D
Did it too, though it dont make either of us badasses

Well, I once learned a true lesson. The only person who can decide who you are is yourself, no one else. If you don't want to be be my guest, after all it's your choice and no one else's. On top of that, why take a dump on someone elses joy in his/her accomplishment?

In short, no offence but you can kiss my Arsch.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 12, 2011, 05:04:50 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 12, 2011, 03:48:55 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 11, 2011, 08:20:21 PM
This might be common knowledge around here, but there's a new Halo art book coming out in October and it looks pretty damn sweet. :)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg825.imageshack.us%2Fimg825%2F3991%2Fhaloartbook.jpg&hash=e16538e722254feb583f7379e6b4099c1e99697a)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg692.imageshack.us%2Fimg692%2F379%2Fhaloartbook2.jpg&hash=3e137ee08f29be4d65a3133fdda3210675e3caa0)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg204.imageshack.us%2Fimg204%2F4862%2Fhaloartbook3.jpg&hash=0f43e0d214de1384c857703ea47ffafb545e5e36)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg846.imageshack.us%2Fimg846%2F1324%2Fhaloartbook4.jpg&hash=56291c5686cd095a407fd4f1cead43366482f22b)

This would be a nice pre-order bonus for CE. Shame it's not included.
The art book costs at least twice as much as the game man, it's not a small little thing.
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 12, 2011, 04:57:20 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 11, 2011, 10:33:46 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 11, 2011, 08:08:50 PM
Did it! I am the ultimate badass!  ;D
Did it too, though it dont make either of us badasses

Well, I once learned a true lesson. The only person who can decide who you are is yourself, no one else. If you don't want to be be my guest, after all it's your choice and no one else's. On top of that, why take a dump on someone elses joy in his/her accomplishment?

In short, no offence but you can kiss my Arsch.
......... It's a ga-
*groans*
I don't need this right now
Forget I said anything
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 12, 2011, 05:35:43 AM
I know it's a game... it's not like I'm a 'hardcore' gamer with no life, I would in fact love an adventure (16th goin to Niagra Falls for jet boats and haunted houses). I just feel like I accomplished something, a small accomplishment yes but for me at this point in my life filled with very, very shitty shitiest of luck I'll take the time to enjoy the smallest of things in life as best I can to keep me standing strong and not discouraged.

If I came across like a dick... well now you know I can be a dick sometimes.

Spoiler
Sorry bud. Carry on fellow LASO achiever.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 12, 2011, 12:44:29 PM
There's a new Halo visual guide coming out in August

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn4.fishpond.co.nz%2F9781405365871-crop-325x325.jpg&hash=8b763b4ab38fca683623150d54ee2d427366aed9)

There's a few previews on the site
http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9781405365871,00.html?strSrchSql=Halo/Halo_The_Essential_Visual_Guide_DK_Publishing (http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk/nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,9781405365871,00.html?strSrchSql=Halo/Halo_The_Essential_Visual_Guide_DK_Publishing)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 12, 2011, 01:32:56 PM
Not too interested in the visual guide, it seems like the encyclopedia that I never ended up getting.

The art book looks cool, though.  Hopefully it doesn't cost too much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 12, 2011, 08:08:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 12, 2011, 01:32:56 PM
Not too interested in the visual guide, it seems like the encyclopedia that I never ended up getting.
I'm actually surprised that of all people, you haven't got the encyclopedia.  :laugh:

I highly recommend it, it's awesome and has lots of pretty new art and food for thought. This Visual Guide though... I'm uncertain on it. It just seems like an update of the encyclopedia now that Reach and ODST (extensively this time, at least) are out, so I'm going to need to be sold that it's more than that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 12, 2011, 09:06:14 PM
I'm on Reach if anyone wants to play.

GT is Dysuria NZ
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 01:37:41 PM
Ehhh, come on Microsoft...
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/ (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/)

I'm fine with a Halo 4, but please don't think that Master Chief is the only character we care about...

Figured I would post about it on Waypoint, just to see if the "main fanbase" agrees.
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744)

Well this argument was...different. Some people just refuse to even listen to the other side :D
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6) From my post, onward the next couple pages.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Jul 13, 2011, 04:01:46 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 01:37:41 PM
Ehhh, come on Microsoft...
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/ (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsnWOyfMq4I# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsnWOyfMq4I#)

Also yeah, MC and the Corts are the only people who matter.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 13, 2011, 04:31:21 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 01:37:41 PM
Ehhh, come on Microsoft...
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/ (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/)

I'm fine with a Halo 4, but please don't think that Master Chief is the only character we care about...

Figured I would post about it on Waypoint, just to see if the "main fanbase" agrees.
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744)

Well this argument was...different. Some people just refuse to even listen to the other side :D
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6) From my post, onward the next couple pages.

Get outta' here with all of that garbage. ;)

Yes, the possibilities for the Halo universe endless and I would love to explore them...in books.  When I'm playing my games, not so much.  While playing as the Rookie, Noble 6, heck, even the Arbiter, all I wanted to do was be the Chief. Guilty pleasure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 04:36:37 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 13, 2011, 04:31:21 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 01:37:41 PM
Ehhh, come on Microsoft...
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/ (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/)

I'm fine with a Halo 4, but please don't think that Master Chief is the only character we care about...

Figured I would post about it on Waypoint, just to see if the "main fanbase" agrees.
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744)

Well this argument was...different. Some people just refuse to even listen to the other side :D
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6) From my post, onward the next couple pages.

Get outta' here with all of that garbage. ;)

Yes, the possibilities for the Halo universe endless and I would love to explore them...in books.  When I'm playing my games, not so much.  While playing as the Rookie, Noble 6, heck, even the Arbiter, all I wanted to do was be the Chief. Guilty pleasure.

Well yeah, but you are the Chief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 13, 2011, 04:45:05 PM
This is why you must agree with me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 04:52:34 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 13, 2011, 04:45:05 PM
This is why you must agree with me.

Were it so easy...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Jul 13, 2011, 05:07:44 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 04:52:34 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 13, 2011, 04:45:05 PM
This is why you must agree with me.

Were it so easy...

You sir, win at the internets.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2011, 05:23:13 PM
I tried to piece the story together in my head from what I remembered.
Noble team and all of the troops were under Winter Contingency so that to the troops off of Reach the battle was only one day.
As said in the Journal, Halsey was at Sword base and began looking at classified files; thus learning of the Spartan III's and after learning more about them she learned they were a new series of Spartan and that Jorge was with them.
Then all the way to The package Halsey was keeping tabs on them (marking dead Spartans as MIA on her screen)
Now at this point it sort of blends into the books; Noble team heads off with the Cortana half and the Pillar of Autumn lands to recieve it. Cortana thus didn't know about the battle until they were in orbit and she was sort of too busy to mention it at that point. Also she must have understood she wasn't allowed to talk about it anyways.
As this was happening Jun escorted Halsey to Castle base. Once they arrived there a note I saw in the re-release of Fall of Reach confirms that Jun basically let the elites kill him so that Halsey could get away. she then retreated deeper into the base and as Castle base fell the Spartan IIs arrived and she ripped out the two pages in her Journal.
Halsey then eventually ended up on Onyx

That sort of works, generally, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 13, 2011, 10:30:18 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 12, 2011, 01:32:56 PM
Not too interested in the visual guide, it seems like the encyclopedia that I never ended up getting.

The art book looks cool, though.  Hopefully it doesn't cost too much.

I got the Encyclopedia for Christmas. Absolutely love it. Think I might ask for this art book this birthday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Jul 14, 2011, 07:00:00 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 13, 2011, 10:30:18 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 12, 2011, 01:32:56 PM
Not too interested in the visual guide, it seems like the encyclopedia that I never ended up getting.

The art book looks cool, though.  Hopefully it doesn't cost too much.

I got the Encyclopedia for Christmas. Absolutely love it. Think I might ask for this art book this birthday.
Dude I love that book. Justfliping through it, I lose track of time, and get the halo soundtrack runing though my head.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 14, 2011, 08:01:20 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 13, 2011, 04:31:21 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 01:37:41 PM
Ehhh, come on Microsoft...
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/ (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/)

I'm fine with a Halo 4, but please don't think that Master Chief is the only character we care about...

Figured I would post about it on Waypoint, just to see if the "main fanbase" agrees.
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744)

Well this argument was...different. Some people just refuse to even listen to the other side :D
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6) From my post, onward the next couple pages.

Get outta' here with all of that garbage. ;)

Yes, the possibilities for the Halo universe endless and I would love to explore them...in books.  When I'm playing my games, not so much.  While playing as the Rookie, Noble 6, heck, even the Arbiter, all I wanted to do was be the Chief. Guilty pleasure.

Damn straight. Chief tellin' it like it is. Ooh rah.

And whilst they're at it give us a gun that works. Seriously I'd take the BR spread issues over whatever the hell the DMR is any day. I literally never know if I'm gonna win a fight in Reach, shooting that weapon at somebody is like playing the lottery.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 14, 2011, 08:05:14 PM
Dude..... Just don't spam fire it and your fine.
Or use the pistol 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 14, 2011, 08:09:38 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 14, 2011, 08:05:14 PM
Dude..... Just don't spam fire it and your fine.

You're meant to spam the first four then slow it down for the fifth mate. That's how broken the gun is. It randomly spreads with the bloom but is too slow to control so either way you're f**ked.

With the BR I knew right off the bat whether I'd won or not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 14, 2011, 08:21:36 PM
Wow. Some people are just...

Someone betrayed me purposely so I had him booted. Then the messageing begins....

"YOU PUSSY ASS BITCH!"

I was like wow, then I decied to rebel by replying "You can kiss my ass. Bitch on a stick." in German.

He replies "swine". Then I replied "You don't even know what I said do you? Forget I said anything idiot."

Then he says "well idk cause I'm not a nerd lik u". Then I reply "Yes. Nerds really like sports, cars and women don't they? Stop wasting your breath and my time. Bye."

Then he doesn't reply till like 3.5 hours later and he comes up with this. "you can't play sports and all you look at is porn because you can never get a girl.".

Then I sent this message then blocked communications 2 minutes after. "You don't even know me moron. It took you that long to come up with such an idiotic response? You aren't worth my time."

Then there was something else I couldn't believe. Whie in the lobby there is kid who sounds 12 and he's just making these annoying sounds and he's having a ball. Then all the suden someone speaks up and says "Shut up you have no friends and no one likes you". He broke out into tears on the spot with the snap of a finger. I have never heard sadness react so fast.

There are some... some sort of people on Reach...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 14, 2011, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 14, 2011, 08:01:20 PM
Damn straight. Chief tellin' it like it is. Ooh rah.

And whilst they're at it give us a gun that works. Seriously I'd take the BR spread issues over whatever the hell the DMR is any day. I literally never know if I'm gonna win a fight in Reach, shooting that weapon at somebody is like playing the lottery.

*salute* I used the DMR on non-shielded enemies. One shot, one kill (or a couple for Brutes). I used my KA-BAR 1271 on the Elites.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 14, 2011, 08:26:41 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 14, 2011, 08:25:04 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 14, 2011, 08:01:20 PM
Damn straight. Chief tellin' it like it is. Ooh rah.

And whilst they're at it give us a gun that works. Seriously I'd take the BR spread issues over whatever the hell the DMR is any day. I literally never know if I'm gonna win a fight in Reach, shooting that weapon at somebody is like playing the lottery.

*salute* I used the DMR on non-shielded enemies. One shot, one kill (or a couple for Brutes). I used my KA-BAR 1271 on the Elites.  8)

8)

Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 14, 2011, 08:21:36 PM
Wow. Some people are just...

Someone betrayed me purposely so I had them booted. Then the messageing begns....

edit: the post isn't done yet, accidently pused the button.

Report them for tampering.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 15, 2011, 12:10:20 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 14, 2011, 08:01:20 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 13, 2011, 04:31:21 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 01:37:41 PM
Ehhh, come on Microsoft...
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/ (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/)

I'm fine with a Halo 4, but please don't think that Master Chief is the only character we care about...

Figured I would post about it on Waypoint, just to see if the "main fanbase" agrees.
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744)

Well this argument was...different. Some people just refuse to even listen to the other side :D
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6) From my post, onward the next couple pages.

Get outta' here with all of that garbage. ;)

Yes, the possibilities for the Halo universe endless and I would love to explore them...in books.  When I'm playing my games, not so much.  While playing as the Rookie, Noble 6, heck, even the Arbiter, all I wanted to do was be the Chief. Guilty pleasure.

Damn straight. Chief tellin' it like it is. Ooh rah.

And whilst they're at it give us a gun that works. Seriously I'd take the BR spread issues over whatever the hell the DMR is any day. I literally never know if I'm gonna win a fight in Reach, shooting that weapon at somebody is like playing the lottery.

No offense dude but if that's your take on the DMR, your aim probably sucks. I've learned to use it in burst shots. Works everytime.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 15, 2011, 12:14:32 PM
DMR burst shots.

That's a good one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 15, 2011, 12:23:44 PM
What?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 15, 2011, 12:26:43 PM
Burst fire with a single shot weapon makes no sense. Exactly why would you take a pause with the unpredictable spread? Yes, there's timing, but burst fire? What?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 12:29:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 15, 2011, 12:10:20 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 14, 2011, 08:01:20 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 13, 2011, 04:31:21 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 01:37:41 PM
Ehhh, come on Microsoft...
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/ (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/)

I'm fine with a Halo 4, but please don't think that Master Chief is the only character we care about...

Figured I would post about it on Waypoint, just to see if the "main fanbase" agrees.
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744)

Well this argument was...different. Some people just refuse to even listen to the other side :D
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6) From my post, onward the next couple pages.

Get outta' here with all of that garbage. ;)

Yes, the possibilities for the Halo universe endless and I would love to explore them...in books.  When I'm playing my games, not so much.  While playing as the Rookie, Noble 6, heck, even the Arbiter, all I wanted to do was be the Chief. Guilty pleasure.

Damn straight. Chief tellin' it like it is. Ooh rah.

And whilst they're at it give us a gun that works. Seriously I'd take the BR spread issues over whatever the hell the DMR is any day. I literally never know if I'm gonna win a fight in Reach, shooting that weapon at somebody is like playing the lottery.

No offense dude but if that's your take on the DMR, your aim probably sucks. I've learned to use it in burst shots. Works everytime.

lol what are you talking about?

Just watch this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd4syenDuSc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd4syenDuSc#)

The guy playing is Snip3down. Arguably the best Halo player in the world.

The DMR is a joke weapon.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 15, 2011, 12:32:21 PM
Oh god, that rage quit voice.

He may be arguably the best player in the world, but Christ what a bitch.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 12:33:32 PM
It costs him money when things like that happen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 15, 2011, 12:40:11 PM
Still, you'd think he'd be able to maintain his composure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 15, 2011, 04:57:14 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 12:29:39 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 15, 2011, 12:10:20 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 14, 2011, 08:01:20 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 13, 2011, 04:31:21 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2011, 01:37:41 PM
Ehhh, come on Microsoft...
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/ (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2011/07/12/343-master-chief-is-the-john-wayne-of-halo/)

I'm fine with a Halo 4, but please don't think that Master Chief is the only character we care about...

Figured I would post about it on Waypoint, just to see if the "main fanbase" agrees.
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/p/13425/105744.aspx#105744)

Well this argument was...different. Some people just refuse to even listen to the other side :D
http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6 (http://halo.xbox.com/forums/general/f/14/t/13307.aspx?PageIndex=6) From my post, onward the next couple pages.

Get outta' here with all of that garbage. ;)

Yes, the possibilities for the Halo universe endless and I would love to explore them...in books.  When I'm playing my games, not so much.  While playing as the Rookie, Noble 6, heck, even the Arbiter, all I wanted to do was be the Chief. Guilty pleasure.

Damn straight. Chief tellin' it like it is. Ooh rah.

And whilst they're at it give us a gun that works. Seriously I'd take the BR spread issues over whatever the hell the DMR is any day. I literally never know if I'm gonna win a fight in Reach, shooting that weapon at somebody is like playing the lottery.

No offense dude but if that's your take on the DMR, your aim probably sucks. I've learned to use it in burst shots. Works everytime.

lol what are you talking about?

Just watch this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd4syenDuSc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd4syenDuSc#)

The guy playing is Snip3down. Arguably the best Halo player in the world.

The DMR is a joke weapon.

You're telling me because the supposed best Halo player in the world lost with a DMR, that makes it a lousy weapon? Sure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 05:03:21 PM
Oh god didn't you watch the video?

It takes 5 shots to kill an opponent with a DMR.

The guy wasn't moving for half the fight.

His first four shots take the opponent to no shield as they all hit, he then fires six more but because the weapon has random spread, none of them hit, meaning he loses the fight.

What this video shows about the DMR is that it's incredibly unreliable. It's a luck based weapon. Introducing luck diminishes skill. What's worse is they've proven it's more viable to spam the weapon than to wait for your bloom to reset, so really the fundamentals are all f**ked.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 15, 2011, 05:39:16 PM
The DMR has to be one of the worst Halo weapons ever, I sure don't remember anyone using a BR to destroy wraiths,ghosts,warthogs,banshees etc.
It really is a weird gun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 15, 2011, 05:41:41 PM
I love the DMR, I find I'm quite good with it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 05:42:52 PM
The H3 BR was just as bad sometimes. Connection affected it a lot.

But at least I could understand that weapon.

Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 15, 2011, 05:41:41 PM
I love the DMR, I find I'm quite good with it.

That's cause it reduces the skill gap.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 15, 2011, 05:51:30 PM
Gee thanks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 15, 2011, 05:51:47 PM
The DMR is often my tool of destruction. Take down the sheilds, one shot to the face.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcjC-Qh2O9A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcjC-Qh2O9A#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 15, 2011, 05:57:10 PM
I prefer the magnum generally got a k/d ratio of 3.87 with it while with the DMR i've got 0.85  :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 05:58:26 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Jul 15, 2011, 05:51:30 PM
Gee thanks.

I meant it more like 'anyone can be good with DMR, as it's like playing the lottery'.

For all you know you're better with the BR and you just get lucky with the DMR.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Jul 15, 2011, 06:08:19 PM
Oh fair enough, apologies then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 15, 2011, 06:17:04 PM
I prefer the automatic rifle, pistol, shotgun, and especially my bare hands. I like to get in close. DMR is a weapon I use if there isn't much choice and if the is significant distance between me an my foe. Rockets and energy swords I only use if I happen to come across them.

Snipers I frown on but will use it if there is nothing else (last resort), yeah they can take a man's head off but it's a personal choice as I believe...

Spoiler
snipers wear diapers.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 15, 2011, 06:44:09 PM
I like using Covenant weapons a lot. They tend to be very overlooked.

Though I hate the focus rifle.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 06:44:47 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 15, 2011, 06:17:04 PM
I prefer the automatic rifle, pistol, shotgun, and especially my bare hands. I like to get in close. DMR is a weapon I use if there isn't much choice and if the is significant distance between me an my foe. Rockets and energy swords I only use if I happen to come across them.

Snipers I frown on but will use it if there is nothing else (last resort), yeah they can take a man's head off but it's a personal choice as I believe...

Spoiler
snipers wear diapers.
[close]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FDzqP9RRsI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FDzqP9RRsI#ws)

Sure they do.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 15, 2011, 10:00:37 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 15, 2011, 06:44:09 PM
I like using Covenant weapons a lot. They tend to be very overlooked.

Though I hate the focus rifle.

I like that rifle for the campaign, especially against brutes. Three shots anywhere and they go boom.

It seems to me that plasma weapons take down shields better than bullets, it is just a theory though to me anyway, I just have that feeling.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 15, 2011, 10:15:08 PM
You're talking about the Needle Rifle.  Its needles detonate after three of them are in an un-shielded enemy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jul 15, 2011, 10:18:32 PM
Plasma weapons do take shields down faster than Ballistic weapons.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 15, 2011, 11:50:05 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 15, 2011, 10:15:08 PM
You're talking about the Needle Rifle.  Its needles detonate after three of them are in an un-shielded enemy.
Which makes killing Brutes laughably easy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 16, 2011, 12:22:20 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 06:44:47 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 15, 2011, 06:17:04 PM
I prefer the automatic rifle, pistol, shotgun, and especially my bare hands. I like to get in close. DMR is a weapon I use if there isn't much choice and if the is significant distance between me an my foe. Rockets and energy swords I only use if I happen to come across them.

Snipers I frown on but will use it if there is nothing else (last resort), yeah they can take a man's head off but it's a personal choice as I believe...

Spoiler
snipers wear diapers.
[close]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FDzqP9RRsI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FDzqP9RRsI#ws)

Sure they do.

Yep. I bet he made a mess right when that knife went into his back... or was it premature?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 16, 2011, 01:30:29 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 15, 2011, 11:50:05 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 15, 2011, 10:15:08 PM
You're talking about the Needle Rifle.  Its needles detonate after three of them are in an un-shielded enemy.
Which makes killing Brutes laughably easy.
It does. I especially like how they dive in attempts to get out of the way and survive...so cute.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 16, 2011, 01:56:57 AM
I love seeing them scatter like the scum they are!

So, I was thinking of how when I was Geronimo I was talking shit about Halo...

Well it reminded me of the time when I was paying Reach with a friend. Before with this friend I would always make some sort of remark about Halo.

Reach had brought me back into it and while playing with my friend he brought up the fact I always made fun of Halo and now I was playing Reach.

What did I have to say to that?
Me: "Well you know what?"
Friend: "What?"
Me: "Headshot."
Friend: "That's what she said."
Me: "YEAH BOY!"
*high five*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 16, 2011, 02:17:38 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 05:03:21 PM
Oh god didn't you watch the video?

It takes 5 shots to kill an opponent with a DMR.

The guy wasn't moving for half the fight.

His first four shots take the opponent to no shield as they all hit, he then fires six more but because the weapon has random spread, none of them hit, meaning he loses the fight.

What this video shows about the DMR is that it's incredibly unreliable. It's a luck based weapon. Introducing luck diminishes skill. What's worse is they've proven it's more viable to spam the weapon than to wait for your bloom to reset, so really the fundamentals are all f**ked.

Bungie made no bones about the fact that the weapon's reticule would increase as the player took quicker and quicker shots. I'm still not quite seeing why this is such a shock because to me it sounds like that's the core problem.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 16, 2011, 04:51:46 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 16, 2011, 01:56:57 AM
I love seeing them scatter like the scum they are!

So, I was thinking of how when I was Geronimo I was talking shit about Halo...
Wait--

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi52.tinypic.com%2F5konb4.jpg&hash=6b755467f2ed1859dacd03358bba4a8a8b3aaaac)

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2011, 09:35:36 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM7Jj3fNfxM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM7Jj3fNfxM#)
I don't even....
What happened...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 16, 2011, 12:56:20 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 16, 2011, 02:17:38 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 15, 2011, 05:03:21 PM
Oh god didn't you watch the video?

It takes 5 shots to kill an opponent with a DMR.

The guy wasn't moving for half the fight.

His first four shots take the opponent to no shield as they all hit, he then fires six more but because the weapon has random spread, none of them hit, meaning he loses the fight.

What this video shows about the DMR is that it's incredibly unreliable. It's a luck based weapon. Introducing luck diminishes skill. What's worse is they've proven it's more viable to spam the weapon than to wait for your bloom to reset, so really the fundamentals are all f**ked.

Bungie made no bones about the fact that the weapon's reticule would increase as the player took quicker and quicker shots. I'm still not quite seeing why this is such a shock because to me it sounds like that's the core problem.

The bullets spread as it blooms, randomly. So it's luck whether you hit them or not. That's the problem.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 17, 2011, 04:34:57 PM
@ Sweeper and Fitz

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.mos.totalfilm.com%2Fimages%2Fb%2Fboring-conversation-630-75.jpg&hash=97ff20f10980bb7f112c91d971f9b3ef17a8fc58)

Awkward...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 17, 2011, 04:40:33 PM
I shall be joining the friendly butt f**king sessions in August.
Getting my elite groove on.
BTW, my cousins made a great new Halo slayer mode. It is pretty interesting. Frustrating and fun as I'll get out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 17, 2011, 04:47:30 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Jul 17, 2011, 04:40:33 PM
I shall be joining the friendly butt f**king sessions in August.
Getting my elite groove on.
BTW, my cousins made a great new Halo slayer mode. It is pretty interesting. Frustrating and fun as I'll get out.

Nice! :D You play Reach, or 3? And you still need to play ODST's campaign :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 17, 2011, 04:49:36 PM
Our movie took up a lot of time.
Plus there is yard work, pictures, movies, getting new lenses for my glasses.
I miss video games. But once I get Live I will be setting aside more time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 17, 2011, 05:47:26 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-b6oL_5oeGLQ%2FTgPy3K3gRuI%2FAAAAAAAAD8c%2FOmJNqozL-ko%2Fs1600%2Fhalo_a_fistful_of_arrows_cover_by_levihoff-d3a95c3.jpg&hash=367bd3b104032daaea2f130c465de3d46178d884)

Anyone else been reading this?
It fleshes out Noble team much more than the game and the artwork is extreamly good.

Here's the full comic so far http://leviathan.bungie.org/front-cover (http://leviathan.bungie.org/front-cover)

His older comic post Halo 3 about the Arbiter and Rtas fighting the brutes is also worth the read http://levihoff.deviantart.com/art/Halo-A-Sangheili-s-War-cover-161661718?q=gallery%3Alevihoff%2F3318412&qo=87 (http://levihoff.deviantart.com/art/Halo-A-Sangheili-s-War-cover-161661718?q=gallery%3Alevihoff%2F3318412&qo=87)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 17, 2011, 05:55:03 PM
Nice price on that thing.

$343.00 US - $2401.00 CAN

Hmmm...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 17, 2011, 06:00:33 PM
I saw that on the Waypoint forums today. Should check it out, when its finished. Maybe I'll read the Halo 3 one tonight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nelizar The Hybrid on Jul 17, 2011, 11:22:27 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 17, 2011, 05:47:26 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-b6oL_5oeGLQ%2FTgPy3K3gRuI%2FAAAAAAAAD8c%2FOmJNqozL-ko%2Fs1600%2Fhalo_a_fistful_of_arrows_cover_by_levihoff-d3a95c3.jpg&hash=367bd3b104032daaea2f130c465de3d46178d884)

Anyone else been reading this?
It fleshes out Noble team much more than the game and the artwork is extreamly good.

Here's the full comic so far http://leviathan.bungie.org/front-cover (http://leviathan.bungie.org/front-cover)

His older comic post Halo 3 about the Arbiter and Rtas fighting the brutes is also worth the read http://levihoff.deviantart.com/art/Halo-A-Sangheili-s-War-cover-161661718?q=gallery%3Alevihoff%2F3318412&qo=87 (http://levihoff.deviantart.com/art/Halo-A-Sangheili-s-War-cover-161661718?q=gallery%3Alevihoff%2F3318412&qo=87)

My first name is on the bottom right side.
I feel special.
and yeah, sounds awesome :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 18, 2011, 12:53:39 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 17, 2011, 05:55:03 PM
Nice price on that thing.

$343.00 US - $2401.00 CAN

Hmmm...

Yeah, that's definitely the right conversion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 18, 2011, 01:00:32 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fde%2Fimages%2Fb%2Fb8%2F343GS.png&hash=c572f12ba1972ba753151f9eebcfffef6017b724)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages1.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20090503201902%2Fhalo%2Fde%2Fimages%2F1%2F1e%2FTangent8qd.jpg&hash=54110410c1b239ba72bd1c01a3451637908bc1fb)

We get the one controlled by the Gravemind.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 18, 2011, 01:02:24 AM
f**king Penitant Tangent...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 18, 2011, 01:08:34 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkctlEAygnA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkctlEAygnA#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 18, 2011, 01:15:26 AM
At least you don't have to live knowing you killed Sgt. Johnson. :'(

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 18, 2011, 01:19:15 AM
He didn't live for long...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 18, 2011, 01:23:05 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F2%2F21%2F1211404818_Sparky_Explosion.jpg&hash=442c9eced408164135a70919e98b648af2d64625)

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fth06.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2F150%2Fi%2F2011%2F060%2Fa%2F9%2Ftrollface_ftw_by_6661_apocalyptik-d3apyms.png&hash=09a9e52a2374fd50df68df72a807c23d22119703)
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 18, 2011, 01:24:31 AM
On the topic of monitors, I always loved this pic of the Cold Storage monitor.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Faliens%2Fimages%2Fd%2Fd3%2FCold_Storage_Monitor.jpg&hash=bef90fa67df905042b0765bce0b2172ad82eb667)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 18, 2011, 01:33:10 AM
The one always reminded me of The Knowing from Helljumper.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 18, 2011, 01:44:03 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 18, 2011, 01:33:10 AM
The one always reminded me of The Knowing from Helljumper.

Still haven't read that... Or any of the comics other than the Graphic Novel, for that matter.  :-\ I want to pick them up, eventually, but I can''t see spending $20 for a collection of comics. Even $15 would be better...

I still need to get Cryptum, too. I think the paperback comes out in september, if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 18, 2011, 01:52:56 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 18, 2011, 01:23:05 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F2%2F21%2F1211404818_Sparky_Explosion.jpg&hash=442c9eced408164135a70919e98b648af2d64625)

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fth06.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2F150%2Fi%2F2011%2F060%2Fa%2F9%2Ftrollface_ftw_by_6661_apocalyptik-d3apyms.png&hash=09a9e52a2374fd50df68df72a807c23d22119703)
[close]

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi51.tinypic.com%2F2n01tgz.jpg&hash=87d491c7d9838ce26f99db6ff7e3f73655034f25)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 18, 2011, 02:00:55 AM
Forgot the part where we send him  out with a bang.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.uberreview.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fnuclear-explosion.jpg&hash=95dcca81faee4070b4bec1054865384219835d24)

And then you get eaten by a planet

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tldrgamer.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2FPlanet_tiff_jpgcopy.jpg&hash=dffc3d7918037fb38fe3c50f41d4f59ea195a55c)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 18, 2011, 04:32:35 PM
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/special-halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-pre-order-bonuses/111729 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/special-halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-pre-order-bonuses/111729)

Preorder bonuses announced. The avatar clothes are cool, I guess, but that skull! I definitely need to preorder for the skull! :D Make sure you watch the video at the bottom. Shows off a little bit of the new skull as well as a small bit of The Silent cartographer. Looks amazing. The guns look a little more like CE and less like Reach, too. :)

Going to have to preorder this as soon as possible, now that this was announced :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 18, 2011, 05:22:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYfNBCHYHFE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYfNBCHYHFE#ws)

dat pistol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 18, 2011, 05:53:33 PM
Looovvveee it. Will pre-order this soon enough. When we find out about any different versions.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 18, 2011, 06:16:50 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 18, 2011, 05:53:33 PM
Looovvveee it. Will pre-order this soon enough. When we find out about any different versions.

I have a feeling that there won't really be any Heroic or Legendary editions. I think that they are just oging to do what they did with ODST
A regular, and then a controller bundle, only the controller will be a remake of the original XBox's controller.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 18, 2011, 07:52:08 PM
Is it me or do the graphics seem a little more... Cartoonish than before?
And I wonder, if that's a universal preorder bonus, what are all the different places going to get for exclusive preorder bonuses.
Either way I'll wait till Halofest is over then preorder, I want to know about special editions or exclusive things before I preorder
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 18, 2011, 07:55:47 PM
Looks great to me.
Funny. I am against such things being done to films.
Guess I an kind of a hypocrite like that.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 18, 2011, 09:40:16 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Jul 18, 2011, 07:55:47 PM
Looks great to me.
Funny. I am against such things being done to films.
Guess I an kind of a hypocrite like that.  :laugh:

I'm the same way. Hate movie remakes or touching up the originals, but I love the way this game looks.


Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 18, 2011, 07:52:08 PM
Is it me or do the graphics seem a little more... Cartoonish than before?
And I wonder, if that's a universal preorder bonus, what are all the different places going to get for exclusive preorder bonuses.
Either way I'll wait till Halofest is over then preorder, I want to know about special editions or exclusive things before I preorder

It only looks that way because they are still working on graphics. If you remember from the first trailer, all the weapons look like they are right out of Reach. Now they are being remodeled into the original CE designs.

Andyeah, I tihnk I'm going to wait for special preorders, now that you mention it. I still need to know if I'm getting it from Target or Gamestop, to either save money or get more stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 18, 2011, 10:20:22 PM
I'm diging through some of my Halo Stuff and found the Halo 3 special edition booklet and it made me laugh
"Jiralhanae are the only species on record who achieved space, reduced themselves through internecine war to a preindustrial condition, clawed their way back to their former state, and learned nothing from the experience."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 18, 2011, 10:38:36 PM
Yep, that's the brutes all right :D

So I'm getting close to finishing up Combat Evolved, after already beating Wars and Reach.. Just beat Assault on the Control Room. I tihnk this is the first time my Halo marathon is actually going to be completed. Which is good, because I've been dying to replay ODST and 3 again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 19, 2011, 07:59:20 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 18, 2011, 05:22:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYfNBCHYHFE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYfNBCHYHFE#ws)
Looks glorious.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 18, 2011, 07:52:08 PM
Is it me or do the graphics seem a little more... Cartoonish than before?
Considering it's meant to replicate Halo 1's style, I'd just say it looks like a highly detailed version of that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 19, 2011, 08:19:44 AM
I meant than the last trailer.
Yea it look like CE, but it also looks more round and exaggeratedly shiny and hard to see things in some places.
I dunno it'll probably be better on a Tv and Im just not used to it yet
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 19, 2011, 02:00:07 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2FNews%2FTorBooksRevealsTitleCoverArtAndReleaseDateOfTheSecondHaloNovelByGregBear%2FHALO-Primordium-FINAL-HC.jpg&hash=ba2e083b7b23ab915f377b77450a022f86a6e163)

http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-and-release-date-of-second-halo-novel-by-greg-bear/113219 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-and-release-date-of-second-halo-novel-by-greg-bear/113219)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 19, 2011, 03:14:55 PM
Why don't they just take the mystery out of everything...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 19, 2011, 04:47:14 PM
In Halo 4, even though the Cheif is supposed to face his own destiny and face an ancient evil do you think there will be also involvement with 'The Great Betrayal' (Covenant civil war between the Loyalist (Brutes, Prophets) against the Seperatist (Elites), seeing as that conflict goes on another 6 years after the events of Halo 3?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 19, 2011, 05:16:36 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 19, 2011, 02:00:07 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2FNews%2FTorBooksRevealsTitleCoverArtAndReleaseDateOfTheSecondHaloNovelByGregBear%2FHALO-Primordium-FINAL-HC.jpg&hash=ba2e083b7b23ab915f377b77450a022f86a6e163)

http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-and-release-date-of-second-halo-novel-by-greg-bear/113219 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-and-release-date-of-second-halo-novel-by-greg-bear/113219)

I really need Cryptum.

Really bad...Looks amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 19, 2011, 05:22:11 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 19, 2011, 02:00:07 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2FNews%2FTorBooksRevealsTitleCoverArtAndReleaseDateOfTheSecondHaloNovelByGregBear%2FHALO-Primordium-FINAL-HC.jpg&hash=ba2e083b7b23ab915f377b77450a022f86a6e163)

http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-and-release-date-of-second-halo-novel-by-greg-bear/113219 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/tor-books-reveals-title-cover-art-and-release-date-of-second-halo-novel-by-greg-bear/113219)

That is one sweet cover. I loved Cryptum. Was very different to all the other Halos. Keep that in mind when you read it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 20, 2011, 12:47:51 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 19, 2011, 04:47:14 PM
In Halo 4, even though the Cheif is supposed to face his own destiny and face an ancient evil do you think there will be also involvement with 'The Great Betrayal' (Covenant civil war between the Loyalist (Brutes, Prophets) against the Seperatist (Elites), seeing as that conflict goes on another 6 years after the events of Halo 3?
Christ, considering that there's supposed to be three f**king more of them, there'd better be.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 20, 2011, 12:52:23 AM
Yes there'd better be! I love the Elites! ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 20, 2011, 02:53:35 AM
Just noticed some ugly-ass texture pop-in on the Halo Anniversary Grunt Funeral trailer... at 0:21... after scoping out of a pistol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 20, 2011, 03:16:09 AM
What text? I don't see it.
Like what corner or what?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 20, 2011, 08:22:09 AM
Text? I said texture.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Fd3e77079e6ce9d3ac9730cb68e3c15f8.png&hash=2e906bdd61c0086d1fa45da29b88c0dcfc700e0c)(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F421488b7374d79ad534c46c9e5e786d4.png&hash=51107eff9eb1fdabbf4e9dfbed7a0c26d28b3a2b)

Hicks' Edit: Don't use that word dude.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 20, 2011, 07:52:03 PM
Hick's edit?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 20, 2011, 08:07:15 PM
Corporal Hicks edited his post. "Hicks' edit" was telling everyone on the forum that he was the one that did it. No, nothing ???

I love Halo!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 20, 2011, 08:10:08 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 20, 2011, 08:07:15 PM
I love Halo!

8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 20, 2011, 08:12:59 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 20, 2011, 08:07:15 PM
Corporal Hicks edited his post. "Hicks' edit" was telling everyone on the forum that he was the one that did it. No, nothing ???

I love Halo!

Why'd you blow it up then huh
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 20, 2011, 08:14:58 PM
Because the sexy voice in his head told him to!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 20, 2011, 08:17:58 PM
She rubs me the right way.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 20, 2011, 08:24:58 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 20, 2011, 08:17:58 PM
She rubs me the right way.

She's just an AI, man! Put that codpiece on and get back in your cryo tube!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Jul 20, 2011, 08:38:43 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 20, 2011, 07:52:03 PM
Hick's edit?

He said the N-word.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 20, 2011, 08:45:38 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 20, 2011, 08:24:58 PM
She's just an AI, man! Put that codpiece on and get back in your cryo tube!
I'm awake now, she needed me.  Plus, Miranda, Kat, Foehammer...they are all gone. Codpiece stays off!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 20, 2011, 10:01:49 PM
hurrr foehammer
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 20, 2011, 10:02:42 PM
Stupid Banshee's
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 20, 2011, 10:04:50 PM
Once upon a time, Queen Latifah had a Pelican.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 20, 2011, 10:08:03 PM
Foehammer always believed my stories about how the Marines didn't make it.

Little did she suspect the real, horrifying truth...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 20, 2011, 10:09:44 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 20, 2011, 10:08:03 PM
Foehammer always believed my stories about how the Marines didn't make it.

Little did she suspect the real, horrifying truth...
Same, in fact she brought me more subjects when I ran out of my old ones.

Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Jul 20, 2011, 08:38:43 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 20, 2011, 07:52:03 PM
Hick's edit?

He said the N-word.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XURRzofbMc0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XURRzofbMc0#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 20, 2011, 10:12:06 PM
I always loved that glitch for getting two times as many Marines as you're supposed to have.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 20, 2011, 10:15:51 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 20, 2011, 10:09:44 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 20, 2011, 10:08:03 PM
Foehammer always believed my stories about how the Marines didn't make it.

Little did she suspect the real, horrifying truth...
Same, in fact she brought me more subjects when I ran out of my old ones.

Sick bitch probably knew what I was like, and enjoyed seeing what I did to them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 20, 2011, 10:19:17 PM
You know our motto: we deliver!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nope on Jul 21, 2011, 07:59:38 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 20, 2011, 10:09:44 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 20, 2011, 10:08:03 PM
Foehammer always believed my stories about how the Marines didn't make it.

Little did she suspect the real, horrifying truth...
Same, in fact she brought me more subjects when I ran out of my old ones.

Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Jul 20, 2011, 08:38:43 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 20, 2011, 07:52:03 PM
Hick's edit?

He said the N-word.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XURRzofbMc0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XURRzofbMc0#)
Was that one episode of the Boondocks based off that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 21, 2011, 10:59:35 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.gamerant.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fhalo-4-game-rant-webcomic-issue-42.jpg&hash=e593a72276bc8af4f35dfa6189f3e785bf90d531)


Oh, and 343i's panel at Comic Con is tomorrow. Can't wait to hear what they have to say. If I remember correctly, they used Comic Con to announce Halo Legends last year. Maybe this year they will announce a Halo Evolutions DVD?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 22, 2011, 01:52:39 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 21, 2011, 10:59:35 PM
http://cdn.gamerant.com/wp-content/uploads/halo-4-game-rant-webcomic-issue-42.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYNzht4h0-k#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYNzht4h0-k#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 03:00:50 PM
Two Betrayals is driving me crazy right now :D I'm at the part with two tanks and a bunch of COvies and Flood, just before finding the third pulse generator, and I only have halo health :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Jul 22, 2011, 05:14:08 PM
This has most definitely already been talked about, but you guys watched the Halo: Legends collection of animated shorts?  I just caught it on Netflix a few weeks back, thought it was pretty good.  Some of them are quite emo and too influenced by a cheesy anime style, but some of them are damn cool!  But... the Animatrix did it waaaay better, that's what I was hoping for with Halo: Legends.  Still, it's worth watching.

This was my favorite:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.holyfragger.com%2Fimages%2Fpictures%2F8394L.jpg&hash=b6f6cfe2e071cb1acec7ad75d2f725a5f4a6fb58)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 06:30:20 PM
Homecoming was my favorite, with Prototype and Babysitter being very close to the top. I enjoyed the set overall, and am willing to put aside certain things to artistic license (long haired spartans, young Halsey, extremely overpowered prototype suit, etc.)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 22, 2011, 06:57:07 PM
I would take a Halo series made with the same kind of cgi as Halo wars over that anime crap anytime.

And apparently Halo 4 is also a prequel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Jul 22, 2011, 06:58:54 PM
Homecoming had an interesting tale to tell, but Prototype and The Package take the cake for me.  I really can't stand too much anime anymore, which sucks because I used to love it back in the 90's. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 06:59:39 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 22, 2011, 06:57:07 PM
I would take a Halo series made with the same kind of cgi as Halo wars over that anime crap anytime.

And apparently Halo 4 is also a prequel.

I would love a movie done in the Halo Wars style CGI. Preferably one about Harvest, but really about anything.

And what now about Halo 4?

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 22, 2011, 07:03:34 PM
...... How can Halo 4 be a prequel, if we saw Chief waking up after the end of Halo 3?
That's just dumb.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 07:05:17 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 22, 2011, 07:03:34 PM
...... How can Halo 4 be a prequel, if we saw Chief waking up after the end of Halo 3?
That's just dumb.


Looking it up, and supposedly it may be a prequel and a sequel. Maybe it will be sort of like ODST, with flashbacks, only to Chief's past. That will be a cool way to get Covenant in the game, maybe even his training on Reach. And somehow the two stories will tie in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:12:56 PM
Flashbacks would be sweet. They could add lots of juicy character moments.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 22, 2011, 07:17:51 PM
That.... actually doesnt sound so bad.
They just need to handle it well
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:26:37 PM
I can't really imagine them working that into the Halo formula though...

The series is relentless action with little character development and most of the emphasis on plot. Having character moments would need to take the focus off action for a bit, which would be pretty bold, new ground for Halo to tread.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 07:31:34 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:26:37 PM
I can't really imagine them working that into the Halo formula though...

The series is relentless action with little character development and most of the emphasis on plot. Having character moments would need to take the focus off action for a bit, which would be pretty bold, new ground for Halo to tread.

Halo always had character moments, not int he sense that you're talking about, but more quick nods. Its worked so far, and I can see them pulling that, and even more, off in halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 22, 2011, 07:35:12 PM
http://www.g4tv.com/comiccon-2011/panels-and-live-blogs/HaloPanel/119/ (http://www.g4tv.com/comiccon-2011/panels-and-live-blogs/HaloPanel/119/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:37:46 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 07:31:34 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:26:37 PM
I can't really imagine them working that into the Halo formula though...

The series is relentless action with little character development and most of the emphasis on plot. Having character moments would need to take the focus off action for a bit, which would be pretty bold, new ground for Halo to tread.

Halo always had character moments, not int he sense that you're talking about, but more quick nods. Its worked so far, and I can see them pulling that, and even more, off in halo 4.

That was with new characters, and I'm I think you're familiar with my opinion on them, so I won't go into it.

Making an established character like Chief more fleshed out will require a more deft, nuanced touch.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 22, 2011, 07:38:22 PM
The demo of silent cartographer shown during the panel
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/anniversary-campaign-demo/ae04979b-769c-4216-9f21-0711f80ded6d (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/anniversary-campaign-demo/ae04979b-769c-4216-9f21-0711f80ded6d)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 07:40:38 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:37:46 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 07:31:34 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:26:37 PM
I can't really imagine them working that into the Halo formula though...

The series is relentless action with little character development and most of the emphasis on plot. Having character moments would need to take the focus off action for a bit, which would be pretty bold, new ground for Halo to tread.

Halo always had character moments, not int he sense that you're talking about, but more quick nods. Its worked so far, and I can see them pulling that, and even more, off in halo 4.

That was with new characters, and I'm I think you're familiar with my opinion on them, so I won't go into it.

Making an established character like Chief more fleshed out will require a more deft, nuanced touch.

Well, they never said how far flashbacks will go (if there even are flashbacks, that's just speculation), but starting from the ground up on Reach might be a great way to ease into character development.

About to watch that video.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:45:38 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 22, 2011, 07:38:22 PM
The demo of silent cartographer shown during the panel
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/anniversary-campaign-demo/ae04979b-769c-4216-9f21-0711f80ded6d (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/anniversary-campaign-demo/ae04979b-769c-4216-9f21-0711f80ded6d)

Looks great. Loving how slick the transition between old and new is.

Not diggin the updated design for the Halo ring though. Too busy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 07:53:24 PM
I actually like the business, with all the clouds and stuff, but really, that's just a matter of personal preference.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 22, 2011, 07:58:01 PM
Another video, seems to be one of the terminals probably the first one you find and don't worry it's not a Halo 4 trailer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMAzhWmFiRo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMAzhWmFiRo#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 08:00:04 PM
Well that was pretty friggin amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 22, 2011, 08:02:40 PM
Watching that Silent Cartogropher video made me realize how great my fear of water in video games has grown due to years of Halo 3.
I swear, when he drove towards the water I got a feeling in my gut like "What are you doing? THE WARTHOG WILL EXPLO-" then nothing happened and my mind seemed to remember "This is Halo CE dude, the 'hog is invincible"

And that Halo 4 teaser seems good, I just wish I could understand him clearly.

EDIT: still watching the CEA video
DAT PISTOL FLIP
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 08:08:52 PM
izzat chiefs face at 37 secs?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 22, 2011, 08:11:11 PM
I dont know, I think that might be someone else.
I hope it's not, just keep Chief as a faceless walking tank, porfavor
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 22, 2011, 08:19:14 PM
Nah, it's a Reclaimer that we haven't seen yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 22, 2011, 08:30:56 PM
Yeah I'm going to agree with ya, because I'd imagine you'd know if your face was up there!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 22, 2011, 08:47:44 PM
20 Rounds of 14.5x114mm APFSDS, for Cap. Fitzgerald.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 22, 2011, 09:25:42 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:45:38 PM
Not diggin the updated design for the Halo ring though. Too busy.

I agree. It looks, to put it bluntly, stupid. Much preferred how the Halos have looked in every other game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2011, 09:26:51 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 22, 2011, 09:25:42 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 22, 2011, 07:45:38 PM
Not diggin the updated design for the Halo ring though. Too busy.

I agree. It looks, to put it bluntly, stupid. Much preferred how the Halos have looked in every other game.

When I first read this, I thought Aeus meant the clouds and stuff. But I see what you mean now. The ring did look a bit odd. Not bad, but odd.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 22, 2011, 09:29:17 PM
It doesn't really look Forerunner to me; that's my biggest problem. I'm getting much more of a Covie vibe from it.

The colours are right, but the shapes and forms aren't. Looks too organic; the Forerunner aesthetic is all stark geometric shapes, straight lines and angles, with very few smooth or curved surfaces.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jul 22, 2011, 09:32:41 PM
These graphics are good for halo CE but I kinda think they're sub-Reach, Is it just me?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 22, 2011, 11:53:50 PM
They're not sub Reach, theyre just less busy and less detailed purposely, so as to fit with the CE style.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Jul 23, 2011, 01:28:31 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 22, 2011, 07:38:22 PM
The demo of silent cartographer shown during the panel
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/anniversary-campaign-demo/ae04979b-769c-4216-9f21-0711f80ded6d (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/anniversary-campaign-demo/ae04979b-769c-4216-9f21-0711f80ded6d)

Thank goodness all the rainbow nebulae shit is reduced in the menu.  Everything's looking solid to me so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 23, 2011, 02:43:43 PM
Halo 1 and 2 done.
Onto 3.

f**kyouaeus
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2011, 02:45:16 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 23, 2011, 02:43:43 PM
Halo 1 and 2 done.
Onto 3.

f**kyouaeus

I managed to get myself stuck on a part in one :P I'm goin to try to get past it today, and hopefully beat the game, so I can move on to 2 and ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 23, 2011, 11:52:14 PM
The last clip...  :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzK9eegQfJY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzK9eegQfJY#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jul 24, 2011, 12:04:41 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jul 23, 2011, 11:52:14 PM
The last clip...  :o

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzK9eegQfJY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzK9eegQfJY#ws)
The guys at rooster teeth are awesomr, I mean those clips are all funny anyway but their commentary is even better. I love RVB
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 24, 2011, 11:41:58 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2011, 02:45:16 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 23, 2011, 02:43:43 PM
Halo 1 and 2 done.
Onto 3.

f**kyouaeus

I managed to get myself stuck on a part in one :P I'm goin to try to get past it today, and hopefully beat the game, so I can move on to 2 and ODST.

Are you still wanting to finish Halo Wars. We ain't really had chance yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2011, 01:15:50 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 24, 2011, 11:41:58 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2011, 02:45:16 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 23, 2011, 02:43:43 PM
Halo 1 and 2 done.
Onto 3.

f**kyouaeus

I managed to get myself stuck on a part in one :P I'm goin to try to get past it today, and hopefully beat the game, so I can move on to 2 and ODST.

Are you still wanting to finish Halo Wars. We ain't really had chance yet.

Don't tihnk I can get on today, but I'm definitely going to finish it with you. Maybe sometime this week :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 25, 2011, 04:22:05 PM
Just say when.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 25, 2011, 04:37:15 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 23, 2011, 02:43:43 PM
Halo 1 and 2 done.
Onto 3.

f**kyouaeus

JESUS NO

I ONLY WANTED YOU TO PLAY CE

JESUS MAN STOP

STOP
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 25, 2011, 05:10:53 PM
Halo 3s disc refuses to load the second level.

Maybe I'm saved.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 25, 2011, 05:37:57 PM
Have you played Halo ODST and Halo Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 28, 2011, 12:53:25 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9A_XRkXzKQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9A_XRkXzKQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 28, 2011, 12:56:09 AM
hurrr could be cool
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 28, 2011, 02:18:34 PM
Newest issue of Fall of Reach - Covenant is out. Was a fun issue. They didn't take a Jackal shield though. Am sure this is the point in the book where they do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 28, 2011, 02:36:30 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Jul 25, 2011, 05:37:57 PM
Have you played Halo ODST and Halo Reach?

Nope.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 28, 2011, 02:38:58 PM
Then your soul is pure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 28, 2011, 02:41:19 PM
At least try em, who knows Aeus; he may like them
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 28, 2011, 02:50:07 PM
Yeah, definitely. ODST was my favorite. And Reach is like a return to CE in a lot of ways.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 28, 2011, 03:13:43 PM
Psht like I'd buy anything new for my xbox.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Jul 28, 2011, 03:15:02 PM
And trust me Huol you won't like them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huol on Jul 28, 2011, 03:18:39 PM
My xbox sure wouldn't.
I think that'd just make it give up and burst into flames.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 29, 2011, 09:11:39 PM
Anyone hear about this? Is it any good?
http://www.opencourtbooks.com/books_n/halo.htm (http://www.opencourtbooks.com/books_n/halo.htm)

I know its not an official Micro$oft book, but it looks kind of cool. I saw it at the bookstore today.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2011, 12:21:17 AM
Oh god... that cover art. I remember that from a while back in that thread. WHY WOULD THEY USE THAT!? D:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 30, 2011, 12:23:30 AM
Because it's fan art so it's basically free reign for them to use.
And if you focus on Chief's helmet the thunder thighs and atrocious arms go away!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2011, 12:26:03 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 30, 2011, 12:23:30 AM
Because it's fan art so it's basically free reign for them to use.
And if you focus on Chief's helmet the thunder thighs and atrocious arms go away!
Oh, there is MUCH better fan art they could have used. It's like they've picked the worst example.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 30, 2011, 12:34:25 AM
Yeah, the art is very ehhh, but I wonder how the content is? Can't find any reviews.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 30, 2011, 02:24:28 PM
Quote from: Huol on Jul 28, 2011, 03:13:43 PM
Psht like I'd buy anything new for my xbox.

Buy it used ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 31, 2011, 10:52:49 PM
Beat Combat Evolved and the first playable level in Halo 2! Two more levels in Halo 2, then I'm moving on to ODST! The marathon has been great fun so far. Can't believe I'm halfway done with the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 02, 2011, 08:15:23 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2Fvp-blogposts%2FHaloFest%2FHaloFestLogo.jpg&hash=de6dd972b49cf6e527331fadbe50870f8ebfb13a)

http://www.ign.com/events/halo/ (http://www.ign.com/events/halo/)



That'll be the hub page during the event, hosted by IGN.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 03, 2011, 02:42:09 AM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/313963/halo-anniversarys-kinect-features-not-hyper-exciting/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/313963/halo-anniversarys-kinect-features-not-hyper-exciting/?site=cvg)

Well this is good for me, I don't have kinect and have no plans to get it either and from the sounds of this all kinect will do is let you use the main menu without a controller.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 03, 2011, 02:51:46 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 02, 2011, 08:15:23 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2FContent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fblog%2Fvp-blogposts%2FHaloFest%2FHaloFestLogo.jpg&hash=de6dd972b49cf6e527331fadbe50870f8ebfb13a)

http://www.ign.com/events/halo/ (http://www.ign.com/events/halo/)



That'll be the hub page during the event, hosted by IGN.

Not sure I'd label Halo a legend considering it seems like there are quite a few folks who didn't enjoy 3, Reach, and Wars that much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 03, 2011, 02:52:26 AM
inb4 sweeper

inb4 asylum

yeah they're shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit

cept for 3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 03, 2011, 02:55:25 AM
3 seemed...short. I dunno, it just felt lacking in some way. I had fun with it all the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 03, 2011, 03:06:07 AM
Halo has it's (extremely) vocal minority, but really Reach and ODST did fine and were in fact well received.
If it was general concensus that Reach wasn't fun at all, and not worth playing we'd find it like AvP3, with only a few players and even fewer searching on Matchmaking.
Halo in general is liked enough (screw that, liked implies one shared opinion) played enough, that it is a household name when speaking of gaming. And shows up everywhere as one of the most recognized shooter series of the modern day
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 03, 2011, 03:09:04 AM
Not really that simple.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 03, 2011, 03:12:25 AM
When we're talking about weather the Halo series is a "legend" then it sort of is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 03, 2011, 03:14:24 AM
Oh I'm not disputing that, but your reasoning was flawed.

It's impact and revolution of console shooters is what makes it legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 03, 2011, 03:16:30 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 03, 2011, 02:55:25 AM
3 seemed...short. I dunno, it just felt lacking in some way. I had fun with it all the same.

Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. Needed more Earth missions, something between Floodgate and the Ark, and something between the Ark and the Covenant.

But, overall, I still love it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 03, 2011, 03:17:35 AM
Quote from: Aeus on Aug 03, 2011, 02:52:26 AM
inb4 sweeper
wut.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 03, 2011, 03:19:48 AM
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1121324p1.html (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/112/1121324p1.html)

I have to disagree with them. Based on the Halos I've played (CE, 3, Reach, ODST), CE was definitely the hardest. I couldn't even beat it on Heroic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 03, 2011, 03:22:09 AM
If I remember, a lot got cut out of 3. Including a Guardian level.

But anyways, Halo does have one of the worst fanbases in gaming. If anything is going to make me stop playing online, it's the people, not armor lock or jetpack. In fact, I loved armor abilities! They added so my h to the game, while still keeping it valences and simple.

But I really play for tbd campaign. And despite Reach "destroying HALO canon 4eva!!!1!11!one!" I found it to have a great story, that I can ignore a few minor inconsistencies with the books. Halsey's Journal fixes most of them, anyways.

So yeah. So far Halo hasn't disappointed me. Lets see how 4 turns out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 03, 2011, 03:30:53 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 03, 2011, 03:22:09 AM
In fact, I loved armor abilities! They added so my h to the game, while still keeping it valences and simple.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW4UQU66lLA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW4UQU66lLA#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 03, 2011, 03:33:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 03, 2011, 03:22:09 AM
If anything is going to make me stop playing online, it's the people, not armor lock or jetpack
Yet "mute" remains the best ability...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 03, 2011, 03:34:37 AM
I think you mean teabag remains the best
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 03, 2011, 03:37:19 AM
Oh the people that enrages. Nevermind, you're right. But they dumbed down the nutsack-in-mouth-drag from Halo 3. (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/chat/img/emoticons/crying.png)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 03, 2011, 03:38:11 AM
Don't worry, in Halo 4 they'll make up for it by having no cod plate
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 03, 2011, 03:41:43 AM
I'm gonna isolate my armor lock to my sack and then asplode it in their mouths.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 03, 2011, 03:44:05 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 03, 2011, 03:33:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 03, 2011, 03:22:09 AM
If anything is going to make me stop playing online, it's the people, not armor lock or jetpack
Yet "mute" remains the best ability...

Indeed it does. Makes the game a much better experience
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 04, 2011, 08:48:46 PM
Bungie's final vidoc http://www.bungie.net/default.aspx (http://www.bungie.net/default.aspx)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 04, 2011, 09:05:32 PM
Dude, that's all old news.
You really think we wouldnt know about two new Halo games?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Signore Predatore on Aug 04, 2011, 09:10:56 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 04, 2011, 09:05:32 PM
Dude, that's all old news.
You really think we wouldnt know about two new Halo games?
There deleted it, just when I see the trailer for Halo 4 I get goosebumps everywhere since it looks so epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 04, 2011, 10:06:02 PM
Watched Bungie's new ViDoc. Amazing, simply amazing. I'm really excited for the future of Halo and for the future of Bungie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 04, 2011, 10:19:05 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 04, 2011, 08:48:46 PM
Bungie's final vidoc http://www.bungie.net/default.aspx (http://www.bungie.net/default.aspx)

Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 04, 2011, 10:25:19 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtG6--4r_qk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtG6--4r_qk#ws)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F28.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_ldsi5t0Ujn1qe91wdo1_250.png&hash=c6b86be3ee2234460870dc0090b7a4e5ccc33c34)

Spoiler
Also, I saw Jen Taylor doing mo-cap for the new game/series... awesome.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 04, 2011, 11:36:41 PM
Really? Where did you see that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 04, 2011, 11:53:53 PM
All part of the chapter where they were showing brief glimpses of the new game's engine and talking about it in very vague-yet-exciting ways:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F162b898d54bfd1189a7311431a33546e.png&hash=3a5c9f2fe086ae9b99958e81de89906cfd2ad8da)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Ffd92399005c18c07706e202521990aaf.png&hash=ebecce7dfc2670dc6ca6a00f8a1b52ccee2ad438)

That's her without a doubt.

Also:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Fd63d089ffb76fef46d4ce630dd0afbd4.png&hash=f7ca06d59ac1030573b6aa789bb22245dad00f37)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F144676d2b1542c6b697fecbc7f79558f.png&hash=f1e6dc4c3400267be0a0858329d8208dde66f2e7)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F6313533267a45f84f5e4d1c36af58171.png&hash=d681053b207faae30ba69671854046d188a85fc2)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F83bac71adfe06368332b0cdd5e6f4194.png&hash=e2ba86e3f7a613721ddcd7ed11a6d8f4e7df405f)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F1241a09d256da1a65fa5f30753adb333.png&hash=3e14f38fe43e9fe5a897937daf231a9915896a0b)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F89e0f67e1da6a3d83870d9d277a7cc9e.png&hash=164e88b4eac298e57701aef554c4dc95f9b9d16e)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 04, 2011, 11:56:09 PM
Ahh, cool. For part of the ViDoc, I had it minimized and I was just listening. Must have been when they showed her.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 04, 2011, 11:59:08 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 04, 2011, 11:53:53 PM
All part of the chapter where they were showing brief glimpses of the new game's engine and talking about it in very vague-yet-exciting ways:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F162b898d54bfd1189a7311431a33546e.png&hash=3a5c9f2fe086ae9b99958e81de89906cfd2ad8da)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Ffd92399005c18c07706e202521990aaf.png&hash=ebecce7dfc2670dc6ca6a00f8a1b52ccee2ad438)

That's her without a doubt.

Also:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Fd63d089ffb76fef46d4ce630dd0afbd4.png&hash=f7ca06d59ac1030573b6aa789bb22245dad00f37)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F144676d2b1542c6b697fecbc7f79558f.png&hash=f1e6dc4c3400267be0a0858329d8208dde66f2e7)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F6313533267a45f84f5e4d1c36af58171.png&hash=d681053b207faae30ba69671854046d188a85fc2)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F83bac71adfe06368332b0cdd5e6f4194.png&hash=e2ba86e3f7a613721ddcd7ed11a6d8f4e7df405f)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F1241a09d256da1a65fa5f30753adb333.png&hash=3e14f38fe43e9fe5a897937daf231a9915896a0b)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F89e0f67e1da6a3d83870d9d277a7cc9e.png&hash=164e88b4eac298e57701aef554c4dc95f9b9d16e)

I have a feeling it's going to be the huge open world experience they originally wanted Halo CE to be.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 05, 2011, 12:00:13 AM
Goddamn that'd be cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 05, 2011, 12:06:19 AM
Yup.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ElderPredator on Aug 05, 2011, 05:43:21 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Aug 04, 2011, 10:19:05 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 04, 2011, 08:48:46 PM
Bungie's final vidoc http://www.bungie.net/default.aspx (http://www.bungie.net/default.aspx)

Awesome.
I cried a little when they talked about Halo 2, lots of memories.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 16, 2011, 01:04:16 PM
Doesn't say much, but what it does say sounds great. More Cortana, with potential hints at rampancy? Yes please.

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/194189/20110808/halo-halo-4-cortana-news-rumors-xbox-360-master-chief-halo-reach-halo-3.htm (http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/194189/20110808/halo-halo-4-cortana-news-rumors-xbox-360-master-chief-halo-reach-halo-3.htm)

EDIT: Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Damnation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTp8A6jcJi4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTp8A6jcJi4#ws)

EDIT: Beaver Creek Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR6MIIu06Zw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR6MIIu06Zw#ws)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 16, 2011, 06:17:21 PM
It's all coming together very nicely. Any word on pre-order bonuses yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 16, 2011, 07:48:26 PM
A few more multiplayer vids came out today, you can find them online.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 16, 2011, 06:17:21 PM
It's all coming together very nicely. Any word on pre-order bonuses yet?

They said a while ago that pre-orders come with a special skull (Grunt Funeral) and Master Chief avatar armor. Here is the video from a while ago:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tMy2olhVhQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tMy2olhVhQ#ws)
Naver mentioned anything about store-specific bonuses, that's why I haven't preordered yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 16, 2011, 08:34:39 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 16, 2011, 01:04:16 PM
EDIT: Beaver Creek Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR6MIIu06Zw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR6MIIu06Zw#ws)

Oh jesus what have they done...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Aug 16, 2011, 09:37:57 PM
That trailer looked real messy and fan made. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 16, 2011, 09:41:45 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Aug 16, 2011, 09:37:57 PM
That trailer looked real messy and fan made. :-\

Yeah, the trailer sucked. No music, "Game Over" right in the middle...the stuff in the trailer is real and looks great, but the trailer sucks. Its probably leaked, I'm thinking. Don't think 343i uploaded it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 16, 2011, 10:03:10 PM
I dunno why they've added stuff to the map. It was pretty much perfect as it was.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 16, 2011, 10:05:48 PM
Well, it would need a bit more to be played on Reach, I think, with all the new gameplay mechanics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 17, 2011, 02:34:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 16, 2011, 07:48:26 PMThey said a while ago that pre-orders come with a special skull (Grunt Funeral) and Master Chief avatar armor.

Are they mere aesthetics or do they actually add to the game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 17, 2011, 02:42:48 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 17, 2011, 02:34:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 16, 2011, 07:48:26 PMThey said a while ago that pre-orders come with a special skull (Grunt Funeral) and Master Chief avatar armor.

Are they mere aesthetics or do they actually add to the game?

The Skull make Grunts explode like grenades when killed (see the video I put up a few posts ago), and the armor is simply for your XBox Live Avatar. I'm not too interested in the armor, sine I use my ODST armor, but the skull looks great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 17, 2011, 03:15:04 PM
Master Chief avatar armour...MMMM!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Aug 17, 2011, 05:31:23 PM
Might have to get a new Xbox again just for this lol,


Nice to see HALO 1 remade !

And HALO 4 on the way, anyone got any idea's what the story might be about for HALO 4?

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 17, 2011, 08:00:14 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Aug 16, 2011, 10:03:10 PM
I dunno why they've added stuff to the map. It was pretty much perfect as it was.
I pooped in my hat at wore it when I saw that lift.

>:|
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2011, 07:58:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwEYcP_h8I#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwEYcP_h8I#ws)

:o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Aug 18, 2011, 08:33:42 PM
That Guilty Spark thing was awesome. Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2011, 08:34:34 PM
Yep, definitely. And every level is going to have one. Those are the (amazing) new terminals.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Aug 18, 2011, 08:35:09 PM
Wow looking great.

So the halo festival thing is next week, any chance of seeing more of Halo 4?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2011, 08:55:01 PM
I'm thinking primarily CEA, with a few hints of some Halo 4 stuff. I'm hoping they save the big Halo 4 announcements until after CEA, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Aug 18, 2011, 08:59:27 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2011, 07:58:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwEYcP_h8I#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwEYcP_h8I#ws)

:o

Looking very nice. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 18, 2011, 09:19:23 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2011, 07:58:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwEYcP_h8I#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwEYcP_h8I#ws)

:o
The way Guilty Spark talks about the Chief being away for far too long makes me think that timetravel or flashbacks in Halo 4 are definitely a possibility.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2011, 09:20:32 PM
Well, the Terminals are supposed to give hints about Halo 4's story. I don't think it will be time travel, but flashbacks are certainly a possibility. Loved them in ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 18, 2011, 09:24:38 PM
Magnum....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider. on Aug 18, 2011, 11:46:59 PM
lol microsoft, keeping milking it ::) :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Aug 19, 2011, 01:11:46 AM
Quote from: C-Man on Aug 18, 2011, 11:46:59 PM
lol microsoft, keeping milking it ::) :P

Oh grow up. People still love the series, and would like to see it keep growing and expanding. An HD remake 10 years after the original game came out is hardly milking it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 19, 2011, 01:41:42 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2011, 08:55:01 PM
I'm thinking primarily CEA, with a few hints of some Halo 4 stuff. I'm hoping they save the big Halo 4 announcements until after CEA, though.
Last time, you asked me, if it was my choice, would I do it? Having considerable time to ponder your query, my answer has not changed.


hnnnng
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 19, 2011, 09:58:52 PM
 So as it turns out there is another version of the Halo 4 trailer, not that much of a difference to the one we got but does anyone else prefer it to the E3 version?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsM8vjiIWvg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsM8vjiIWvg#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2011, 01:57:13 AM
That music... awesome! ;D

And the only added shot is him throwing the rocket launcher thing, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Aug 20, 2011, 02:02:55 AM
Way to throw away your only weapon Chiefy.

Then again he probably has a flamethrower in his forehead now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Aug 20, 2011, 02:10:00 AM
Any idea's of the story for this ?

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 20, 2011, 02:37:08 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2011, 01:57:13 AM
And the only added shot is him throwing the rocket launcher thing, right?
Not an added shot, but a modified action; before he just took another projectile out of his ass and clipped it in.

I have no idea why they changed it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2011, 02:39:37 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 20, 2011, 02:37:08 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2011, 01:57:13 AM
And the only added shot is him throwing the rocket launcher thing, right?
Not an added shot, but a modified action; before he just took another projectile out of his ass and clipped it in.

I have no idea why they changed it.

Well, in the story it may just fire one shot, as a kind of emergency thing...

Agh! Why am I trying to justify a teaser trailer!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 20, 2011, 12:21:59 PM
Wow. You can really see the difference. I welcome Anniversary. It looks so much better. And have they made the AR more accurate to the original CE version? Looks less like Reach's now. And my, my. Those Terminals are so much more impressive than 3s.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 20, 2011, 01:09:08 PM
I never played the original halo so I'm deffinetly picking a copy of this up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2011, 04:20:15 PM
Yeah, the terminals are what I'm most excited for, I think.

And if its your first time playing, you should play through in Classic mode first, then Anniversary, to get the full experience :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 20, 2011, 04:26:13 PM
Isn't the switch just 2001's graphics to 2011's?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2011, 04:28:08 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 20, 2011, 04:26:13 PM
Isn't the switch just 2001's graphics to 2011's?

Yeah, but I think (at least in my opinion) you will have more of an appreciation for the 2011 graphics if you've already played through the 2001 graphics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 20, 2011, 04:30:56 PM
Yeah, but that's more of a thing for long time fans who played it like that when there was no other option. With the option to switch back and forth, I'd be surprised if any newcomers play through without hitting the 'Back' button for much prettier graphics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 23, 2011, 03:23:59 AM
"Halo, it's finished."

And tonight, with the conclusion of Halo 3, my six game Halo marathon is over. It's been a great experience, from the moment I retook Harvest, to watching Reach fall, discovering the Halo rings, and finally finishing the fight and watching the Chief journey into the unknown.

Now, all that's left to do is wait for Anniversary and the new trilogy. It's been fun, and the wait should be just as exciting. Who knows what the future has in store?

"No, I think we're just getting started."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 23, 2011, 02:19:01 PM
We need to.finish Wars!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 23, 2011, 02:23:13 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 23, 2011, 02:19:01 PM
We need to.finish Wars!

That's right! :D You want to give it a go now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 23, 2011, 02:31:55 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 20, 2011, 04:30:56 PM
Yeah, but that's more of a thing for long time fans who played it like that when there was no other option. With the option to switch back and forth, I'd be surprised if any newcomers play through without hitting the 'Back' button for much prettier graphics.

That's not surprising when you consider that this game is being released to what seems like the older generation of Halo fans. The newer group is already playing Reach and this would just be a bonus to them. I played the first Halo and I'm getting this because I want to see the new game in the newer engine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 23, 2011, 02:35:41 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 23, 2011, 02:31:55 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 20, 2011, 04:30:56 PM
Yeah, but that's more of a thing for long time fans who played it like that when there was no other option. With the option to switch back and forth, I'd be surprised if any newcomers play through without hitting the 'Back' button for much prettier graphics.

That's not surprising when you consider that this game is being released to what seems like the older generation of Halo fans. The newer group is already playing Reach and this would just be a bonus to them. I played the first Halo and I'm getting this because I want to see the new game in the newer engine.

Exactly the reason I'm getting it (Although I didn't play CE until after Halo 3 came out).

But this is probably just as cool for the new fans of Reach, because this literally picks up right where Reach ends. Once they play this, they'll probably want to try the rest of the games in the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 23, 2011, 02:40:48 PM
I'm still trying to get Live up and running.
Must...alienate...forum friends...further!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 23, 2011, 02:41:58 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 23, 2011, 02:40:48 PM
I'm still trying to get Live up and running.
Must...alienate...forum friends...further!

What's wrong with your Live? Are you just unsure how to set everything up?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 23, 2011, 02:47:49 PM
Sadly, yes.
hat and I have been putting it off to do yard work, but I am taking a few days rest.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 23, 2011, 02:51:02 PM
Here is how to do it, right off of Microsoft's XBox website, if that's any help :)

http://support.xbox.com/en-us/pages/xbox-live/get-started/connecting/default.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0 (http://support.xbox.com/en-us/pages/xbox-live/get-started/connecting/default.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 23, 2011, 02:52:28 PM
Well looks like the one I have has built in Wi-Fi so I am a total idiot.  :laugh:

I can see the friendly butt f**kings now. So...beautiful.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 23, 2011, 02:57:31 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 23, 2011, 02:52:28 PM
Well looks like the one I have has built in Wi-Fi so I am a total idiot.  :laugh:

I can see the friendly butt f**kings now. So...beautiful.  :'(

Yeah, the newer XBoxes from 2010+ have built in WiFi. Mine has it, but I still use wired, because I tihnk it runs a bit better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 23, 2011, 03:54:10 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 23, 2011, 02:52:28 PM
I can see the friendly butt f**kings now.

On national television...







Spoiler
DWAYNE!
[close]


Get that Live set up soon, man. Be great to chat with you. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 23, 2011, 05:13:02 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 23, 2011, 02:19:01 PM
We need to.finish Wars!

I was at work. Can get an hour in before game night though if you're still on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 23, 2011, 05:15:57 PM
Hey Hicks, would you be down for some Reach later this week or weekend? I don't think I've played a match with you yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 23, 2011, 05:22:11 PM
Yeah, sure dude. I haven't played any Reach in forever though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 23, 2011, 05:57:50 PM
Don't think I'm going to be on any more today. Maybe some time before the game is over we can get those last 4 levels in :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 23, 2011, 06:02:08 PM
Okay dude. Just gotta catch each other.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 26, 2011, 06:44:54 PM
http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/08/26/halo-ce-anniversary-mulitplayer-vidoc (http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/08/26/halo-ce-anniversary-mulitplayer-vidoc)

a playlist with no bloom...

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F08570fa8357d179ce55ff44b1c16d0d4.png&hash=f22f2186bd604920b3185f9f4a8a24066cc13d41)

...

......

...........

brb gonna go buy an xbox
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 26, 2011, 08:36:22 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Aug 26, 2011, 06:44:54 PM
http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/08/26/halo-ce-anniversary-mulitplayer-vidoc (http://uk.ign.com/videos/2011/08/26/halo-ce-anniversary-mulitplayer-vidoc)
f**k YEAH, TIMBERLAND!

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/26/halo-4-warthog-in-forza-4 (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/26/halo-4-warthog-in-forza-4)

Not sure why they chose to show it in the Forza 4 engine... but I like the redesign, and Cortana's voice-over provides what might be a few clues at Halo 4's story.

Also:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F4d79f15b1b2229fb8980179788b40a08.png&hash=3957e432d682f799ea6f61cfcff955ce9f28cb83)

Methinks we have our timeframe. When Chief went into cryo, it was 2553.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 26, 2011, 08:43:36 PM
Also the whole 'LOL WARTHOGS CAN SURVIVE SHIPS CRASHING'

I wonder how Chief will get a warthog on this mysterious planet his ship has crashed on...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 26, 2011, 08:46:19 PM
Looked more like he was being sucked inside a shield world... but the crash is inevitable, given that dialogue, I suppose.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 26, 2011, 08:54:33 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Aug 26, 2011, 08:43:36 PM
Also the whole 'LOL WARTHOGS CAN SURVIVE SHIPS CRASHING'

I wonder how Chief will get a warthog on this mysterious planet his ship has crashed on...

there was a time when Warthogs were invincible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 26, 2011, 09:00:00 PM
I remember those Warthogs.

Invincible is right.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 26, 2011, 09:04:52 PM
Really liking the redesign. The fact that the hog is from 2554 brings up some questions. Can't wait to see what this means.

Also, CEA's Firefight map has been announced!

QuoteINSTALLATION 04 – Installation 04 brings fans back to one of the most iconic environments in "Halo's" history, the base of an enormous Forerunner spire from "Halo: Combat Evolved's" campaign mission "Halo," now stunningly returning in "Halo: Anniversary's" Firefight mode. Set on one of the many cliff sides of Alpha Halo, this beacon served as a rendezvous point for survivors of the Covenant attack on the UNSC Pillar of Autumn. These survivors, including the legendary Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, were forced to stave off numerous Covenant attacks until rescue finally came. Installation 04 is a familiar precipice studded with ancient Forerunner structures which make a perfect defensive position against an invading alien enemy and marks the first Firefight experience to include ally AI players who will defend the installation alongside you. (1 – 4 players)

That is going to be a ton of fun!

Here's the link:
http://www.ripten.com/2011/08/26/microsoft-announces-new-halo-anniversary-maps/ (http://www.ripten.com/2011/08/26/microsoft-announces-new-halo-anniversary-maps/)


EDIT: Another Terminal video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJfWdvFFWYk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJfWdvFFWYk#ws)

Gave us a look at a Forerunner, in an armor very similar to the one we saw in Legends. Really liked this Terminal. I think Terminal's are oging to be one of the biggest highlights of the game for me. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2011, 11:07:21 PM
I think I preferred the text terminals over this. Can't really say why... Just had a different feel to them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 26, 2011, 11:08:33 PM
I think it had a more 'hard sci-fi' feel to it.

Which is always preferable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2011, 11:10:11 PM
Yeah, that's probably it.

Also seemed more mysterious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 26, 2011, 11:13:52 PM
Being able to actually see Forerunners kinda sucks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2011, 11:24:00 PM
Yeah, that's something I've never wanted. The fact that they just look like people in suits is the most disappointing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Aug 26, 2011, 11:45:15 PM
They had a jockeyesque aura of mystery about them that I always enjoyed. I think it gave the series a nice atmosphere.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 27, 2011, 12:43:16 AM
I liked the text terminals more because they were eerie and written in a really cryptic manner. Being the soldier and reading these mysterious, anchient conversations and events gave Chief a sense of larger importance (that will no doubt be played on in Halo 4).

But these are just... to revealing of the Forerunners; though they are undeniably interesting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 27, 2011, 12:46:33 AM
I also really loved the text terminals, but I'm also loving these. The story that its telling seems very interesting. I always found 343 Guilty Spark to be an interesting character, and now seeing him, and interactions with other monitors in this format, I'm just really loving it. Probably more than I really should, but loving it nonetheless.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2011, 05:17:05 AM
I think with the video terminals, they should've done it like it was recorded footage using the in-game models, and not something that Guilty Spark decided to slap together in iMovie. It'd be much more effective and immersive; you're just seeing what's going on in this universe as it is.

This way, it feels like it was a movie produced in that universe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 27, 2011, 08:57:57 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98EyOB_WKrQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98EyOB_WKrQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Aug 27, 2011, 02:28:53 PM
Is that.....the original assault rifle I see??

I came.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lone Warrior on Aug 27, 2011, 03:45:13 PM
Swamp looks rather epic however I'm not a huge fan of them getting rid of the 'confusing' feel of the swamp part. Added to the atmosphere imo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2011, 04:13:17 PM
Yeah, same. Hate that they got rid of the mist too. That was one of the eeriest parts, and I loved it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Aug 27, 2011, 05:35:15 PM
There's still more than 2 months to go.  It can still be changed seeing as they've made many alterations already.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2011, 05:46:33 PM
True. Hopefully there was no fog just to show off how they've updated the look.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 27, 2011, 05:51:21 PM
Does it have elites in multiplayer?
Oh please, oh please!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2011, 05:54:40 PM
Worts and all, hopefully.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 27, 2011, 05:56:44 PM
And get Keith David and Robert Davi to do the worting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 27, 2011, 06:01:51 PM
I hope that they sell these online after HaloFest is over:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fgamelife%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fhalo-commissary%2Fgrunts.jpg&hash=01f6836b10ef7cdc4c585981e7a9e0120fcbf2f7)

Grunt Plushies! :D

Some people (mostly Hicks and Fitz) are aware of my love of Grunts! I would love to own one of these!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Aug 27, 2011, 06:44:15 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 27, 2011, 06:01:51 PM
I hope that they sell these online after HaloFest is over:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wired.com%2Fgamelife%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Fhalo-commissary%2Fgrunts.jpg&hash=01f6836b10ef7cdc4c585981e7a9e0120fcbf2f7)

Grunt Plushies! :D

Some people (mostly Hicks and Fitz) are aware of my love of Grunts! I would love to own one of these!

Must...resist urge...to nerd out...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 27, 2011, 07:16:01 PM
No, don't resist. Embrace it. And if they sell them, buy one...and hug it. A lot.

EDIT: Check this out. Some concept art for Halo 4 from HaloFest.
http://kotaku.com/5834660/there-are-halo-4-teases-on-this-wall?tag=halo (http://kotaku.com/5834660/there-are-halo-4-teases-on-this-wall?tag=halo)

Would be nice to see some actual pictures rather than a video like this, but I'm liking it a lot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 27, 2011, 11:14:37 PM
You have the link in an image tag! D:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 27, 2011, 11:22:47 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 27, 2011, 08:57:57 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98EyOB_WKrQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98EyOB_WKrQ#ws)
Holy shit, that was quite the difference in looks. :laugh:

Man, I really need to get myself an X-Box. But there's always other stuff that keep getting in the way.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Stalker on Aug 28, 2011, 12:08:26 AM
I haven't been paying much attention to Anniversary, not being the biggest fan of the franchise myself, but I've always loved the original Combat Evolved, one of the best games on the original Xbox by far.

After seeing this new gameplay footage I just know I won't be able to resist revisiting this classic come November. The updated graphics do look quite sexy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Aug 28, 2011, 01:04:55 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mcsU9gSY5E#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mcsU9gSY5E#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 28, 2011, 01:24:43 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 27, 2011, 11:14:37 PM
You have the link in an image tag! D:

Fixed :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2011, 06:51:49 PM
I'm playing Reach MP pretty regularly now. Team SWAT is my favourite scenario so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 29, 2011, 01:16:29 AM
Some Halo 4 info!
http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/games/5523889/First-Halo-4-details-emerge (http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/games/5523889/First-Halo-4-details-emerge)

I'm actually really liking what I'm hearing. Can't wait for screenshots/video.

Also, they said that there will be no Halo 4 beta with CEA.



EDIT:

Concept art trailer!!!!
http://www.dailyblam.com/news/2011/08/28/halo-4-concept-art-trailer-shows-death-destruction (http://www.dailyblam.com/news/2011/08/28/halo-4-concept-art-trailer-shows-death-destruction)
Ancient enemy! (made out of images from the end of the trailer)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg560.imageshack.us%2Fimg560%2F5505%2Fancientenemyhires.jpg&hash=5ec2cfa424957d0552aa29efcbcd276019bf187e)


OK, that was great. I am now so friggin excited.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Aug 29, 2011, 01:48:37 AM
This game looks absolutely beautiful (even if it is just concept art.), and whatever that enemy is, it looks cool. That's all I can say about it for now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 29, 2011, 05:06:38 AM
After many hours filled with sweat and tears, tense and exciting moments, emotions soaring from hellish anguish up to heavenly jubilation before plunging straight back to the heart of Tartarus, I finished my Legendary playthrough of Reach.

Oh, yeah. Felt good.

I'd forgotten how powerful the ending of that game was. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Aug 29, 2011, 10:32:00 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2011, 06:51:49 PM
I'm playing Reach MP pretty regularly now. Team SWAT is my favourite scenario so far.
Send me a message if i'm on reach sometime if you fancy some Co-op or firefight. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 29, 2011, 03:12:10 PM
Quote from: King Rathalos on Aug 29, 2011, 01:48:37 AM
This game looks absolutely beautiful (even if it is just concept art.), and whatever that enemy is, it looks cool. That's all I can say about it for now.

Beautiful indeed. I'm absolutely loving the Forerunner landscapes and ships. I wonder if this planet is going to be similar to the Shield World in Halo Wars (Hollow on the inside, with a sun and atmosphere and everything) It would makes sense, seeing as the Forward Unto Dawn was being sucked inside in the first trailer.

I can't wait for the Cryptum paperback to come out. Really want to read that, especially because the CEA terminals and Halo 4 seem to be referencing it so much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 30, 2011, 02:11:28 AM
Quote from: Razz on Aug 29, 2011, 10:32:00 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2011, 06:51:49 PM
I'm playing Reach MP pretty regularly now. Team SWAT is my favourite scenario so far.
Send me a message if i'm on reach sometime if you fancy some Co-op or firefight. ;)

For sure man. When are you usually online?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 30, 2011, 09:38:50 PM
I'm a bit late to the party but re: new Terminals. The design of the Forerunner's suits are nothing we haven't seen before. That was first shown in Legends. And I absolutely love expanding the universe. That's what I love so much about Halo. It's continually growing and being shown love. These newer Terminals have great presentation and it's nice to see more of Spark.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 30, 2011, 10:26:06 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 30, 2011, 09:38:50 PM
I'm a bit late to the party but re: new Terminals. The design of the Forerunner's suits are nothing we haven't seen before. That was first shown in Legends. And I absolutely love expanding the universe. That's what I love so much about Halo. It's continually growing and being shown love. These newer Terminals have great presentation and it's nice to see more of Spark.

Agreed. I'm really intrigued by the stuff that we're seeing in the Terminals. Makes me want to read Cryptum so much more. Just a couple weeks until the paperback now!

And I still can't get over the Halo 4 concept art trailer. Beautiful stuff.

Also, here is the first "real" track from halo Faith (real in the sense that it is a full track, and not just pieces of tracks). You can hear some of the previously uploaded pieces in it. And wow, it sounds great. I am desperately awaiting the trailer. Some footage was shown at HaloFest, but its not online.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z7_3rLPyZk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z7_3rLPyZk#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 01, 2011, 12:05:18 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 30, 2011, 02:11:28 AM
Quote from: Razz on Aug 29, 2011, 10:32:00 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2011, 06:51:49 PM
I'm playing Reach MP pretty regularly now. Team SWAT is my favourite scenario so far.
Send me a message if i'm on reach sometime if you fancy some Co-op or firefight. ;)

For sure man. When are you usually online?
Usually anytime during the day and very late at night, if you see me playing Reach just ask. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 01, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
Finally got all 49 achievements in Reach, I completed the campaign today on Legendary alone. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 02, 2011, 06:46:18 AM
Congrats. I still need one more but I can't remember which it is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 02, 2011, 12:14:57 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 01, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
Finally got all 49 achievements in Reach, I completed the campaign today on Legendary alone. ;D

Well-done. I still have another 8 I think, one of which is the "jump on an Elite" achievement. Ugh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 02, 2011, 12:17:52 PM
I think I might play Reach today, been a while.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 02, 2011, 02:49:35 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 01, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
...I completed the campaign today on Legendary alone. ;D
How else is one supposed to complete it on Legendary, Co-Op?  Rookies!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 02, 2011, 03:06:48 PM
...

How is it in Living Dead that you start human, walk around all alone, then just randomly turn into a zombie?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 02, 2011, 04:12:02 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 02, 2011, 02:49:35 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 01, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
...I completed the campaign today on Legendary alone. ;D
How else is one supposed to complete it on Legendary, Co-Op?  Rookies!

Shut up Chief you're not even in Reach.

Go back to Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 02, 2011, 07:26:59 PM
Sure I was, I was sleeping though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Sep 02, 2011, 07:47:36 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 02, 2011, 04:12:02 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 02, 2011, 02:49:35 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 01, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
...I completed the campaign today on Legendary alone. ;D
How else is one supposed to complete it on Legendary, Co-Op?  Rookies!

Shut up Chief you're not even in Reach.

Go back to Halo 3.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_X1IWXuEbgXI%2FTJXKQ98x44I%2FAAAAAAAACtc%2FoIga_rUgkk0%2Fs640%2Fmaster%2520chief%2520halo%2520reach%2520easter%2520egg.png&hash=6f41e31d83372a27f40565124989c71bbbc945aa)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 02, 2011, 08:35:43 PM
 :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 02, 2011, 08:44:51 PM
Quote from: Effectz on Sep 02, 2011, 07:47:36 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 02, 2011, 04:12:02 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 02, 2011, 02:49:35 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 01, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
...I completed the campaign today on Legendary alone. ;D
How else is one supposed to complete it on Legendary, Co-Op?  Rookies!

Shut up Chief you're not even in Reach.

Go back to Halo 3.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_X1IWXuEbgXI%2FTJXKQ98x44I%2FAAAAAAAACtc%2FoIga_rUgkk0%2Fs640%2Fmaster%2520chief%2520halo%2520reach%2520easter%2520egg.png&hash=6f41e31d83372a27f40565124989c71bbbc945aa)

Actually I'm pretty sure Bungie said that the sleeping Chief is a non-canon easter egg.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 02, 2011, 08:46:20 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 02, 2011, 07:26:59 PM
Sure I was, I was sleeping though.

Sleeping on the job as usual.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 02, 2011, 08:48:00 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 02, 2011, 08:46:20 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 02, 2011, 07:26:59 PM
Sure I was, I was sleeping though.

Sleeping on the job as usual.

We'll wake him, when we need him.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 02, 2011, 10:22:42 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Sep 02, 2011, 03:06:48 PM
...

How is it in Living Dead that you start human, walk around all alone, then just randomly turn into a zombie?
When an Alpha Zombie quits its selects one player to replace him.

Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 02, 2011, 08:44:51 PM
Quote from: Effectz on Sep 02, 2011, 07:47:36 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 02, 2011, 04:12:02 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 02, 2011, 02:49:35 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 01, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
...I completed the campaign today on Legendary alone. ;D
How else is one supposed to complete it on Legendary, Co-Op?  Rookies!

Shut up Chief you're not even in Reach.

Go back to Halo 3.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_X1IWXuEbgXI%2FTJXKQ98x44I%2FAAAAAAAACtc%2FoIga_rUgkk0%2Fs640%2Fmaster%2520chief%2520halo%2520reach%2520easter%2520egg.png&hash=6f41e31d83372a27f40565124989c71bbbc945aa)

Actually I'm pretty sure Bungie said that the sleeping Chief is a non-canon easter egg.
As far as I recall they said no such thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 02, 2011, 10:24:13 PM
I don't remember that either.

But as ling as Nathan Fillion eating bugs off a monkey is canon, I don't care about anything else. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 02, 2011, 10:28:04 PM
Is anyone else having problems with Matchmaking as I write this? The game is telling me info can't be retrieved from Live ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 03, 2011, 01:00:33 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 02, 2011, 10:22:42 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Sep 02, 2011, 03:06:48 PM
...

How is it in Living Dead that you start human, walk around all alone, then just randomly turn into a zombie?
When an Alpha Zombie quits its selects one player to replace him.
Ah, never had that happen to me before.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 03, 2011, 08:44:10 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 02, 2011, 10:22:42 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Sep 02, 2011, 03:06:48 PM
...

How is it in Living Dead that you start human, walk around all alone, then just randomly turn into a zombie?
When an Alpha Zombie quits its selects one player to replace him.

Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 02, 2011, 08:44:51 PM
Quote from: Effectz on Sep 02, 2011, 07:47:36 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 02, 2011, 04:12:02 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 02, 2011, 02:49:35 PM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 01, 2011, 11:10:04 PM
...I completed the campaign today on Legendary alone. ;D
How else is one supposed to complete it on Legendary, Co-Op?  Rookies!

Shut up Chief you're not even in Reach.

Go back to Halo 3.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F_X1IWXuEbgXI%2FTJXKQ98x44I%2FAAAAAAAACtc%2FoIga_rUgkk0%2Fs640%2Fmaster%2520chief%2520halo%2520reach%2520easter%2520egg.png&hash=6f41e31d83372a27f40565124989c71bbbc945aa)

Actually I'm pretty sure Bungie said that the sleeping Chief is a non-canon easter egg.
As far as I recall they said no such thing.

In this video Bungie says Chief isn't in the campaign

http://network.incgamers.com/prestitials/warhammer/interstitial.php?next=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pbmNnYW1lcnMuY29tL1ZpZGVvcy8xNTg5L0lHVFYtSGFsby1SZWFjaC1JbnRlcnZpZSUyMHc= (http://network.incgamers.com/prestitials/warhammer/interstitial.php?next=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5pbmNnYW1lcnMuY29tL1ZpZGVvcy8xNTg5L0lHVFYtSGFsby1SZWFjaC1JbnRlcnZpZSUyMHc=)

And there's speculation that it is Linda rather than Chief, and according to The Fall of Reach he should be in space or already on board the Pillar of Autumn. Personally I see it as a non-canon easter egg.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 03, 2011, 09:52:34 PM
It's not Linda.
QuoteGame Informer, November 2010: Marcus Lehto: "That is in fact the Master Chief. We felt that if he were to show up anywhere, this was the place to do it. Placing him in the "hushed casket" was the one way we felt his presence in Reach would be appropriate. Anything greater than that would have diminished the importance of Noble team, including yourself as the last remaining Spartan willing to stay behind and fight on Reach to the very bitter end."
So we either have two contradictory or statements or they just didn't want to ruin the egg.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 03, 2011, 10:37:09 PM
The latter. It's the Chief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 03, 2011, 11:24:59 PM
Guys, it's simple: by saying the Chief isn't in Reach in that pre-launch interview, he wasn't contradicting anything, but he was telling the truth. If he said Chief is in Reach, the expectation would be him being featured in a cutscene, like having lines and whatnot. There's not conspiracy to it at all, he didn't want to spoil the easter egg, and what would be the point of saying he is in Reach if it's only for a split second?

No speculation needed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 04, 2011, 01:46:02 AM
I've been playing Reach all day and you fools ain't been there. Pft.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Sep 04, 2011, 01:57:03 AM
I'm frothing at the mouth right now to see the opening cinematic/gameplay of the POA in glorious HD...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 04, 2011, 02:18:04 AM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Sep 04, 2011, 01:57:03 AM
I'm frothing at the mouth right now to see the opening cinematic/gameplay of the POA in glorious HD...

Reach ends with basically the opening cinematic in HD, just cut short :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 04, 2011, 02:29:44 AM
Cut way shorter... like only for a split second does it actually resemble CE's opening. I think he means stuff like Johnson rallying the troops, Keyes' exchanges with Cortana on the bridge, unsealing the hushed casket, running to the bridge... all that stuff. And I agree, it's going to look amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 04, 2011, 02:40:12 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 04, 2011, 02:29:44 AM
Cut way shorter... like only for a split second does it actually resemble CE's opening. I think he means stuff like Johnson rallying the troops, Keyes' exchanges with Cortana on the bridge, unsealing the hushed casket, running to the bridge... all that stuff. And I agree, it's going to look amazing.

I guess my dry sense of humor doesn't work as well in text :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 04, 2011, 02:45:32 AM
I guess not...

:P

.............

Spoiler


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj-oWQjZ31c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj-oWQjZ31c#)
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 04, 2011, 04:12:47 PM
Today I was playing Slayer DMRs on Synapse and I got both a Rampage and Perfection medal. 22 kills to 0 deaths, I was very pleased and top of the game. ;D

Proof  ;) (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/GameStats.aspx?gameid=784729319&player=Deadpool%20199)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 04, 2011, 04:17:05 PM
HAXzor!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 04, 2011, 04:41:17 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 04, 2011, 04:17:05 PM
HAXzor!

Lolnope. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 04, 2011, 04:46:06 PM
Shotgun.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 04, 2011, 04:47:33 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 04, 2011, 04:46:06 PM
Shotgun.  :(

Only for 7 kills out of 22. DMR was used twice as many times.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 04, 2011, 08:30:12 PM
You shoulda busted out some sniper for the icing on the cake.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 04, 2011, 08:40:50 PM
I can't use the sniper at all. I'm terrible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 04, 2011, 08:55:22 PM
I ignore snipers.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 05, 2011, 03:28:31 AM
You killed a guy that went 1 & 20 nine times.  :laugh:

I have only to assume he was AFC. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 05, 2011, 09:23:27 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 05, 2011, 03:28:31 AM
You killed a guy that went 1 & 20 nine times.  :laugh:

I have only to assume he was AFC. :D

Nope, he just sucked really bad. He was playing, he got 5 assists.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 06, 2011, 11:42:45 AM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/317872/halo-4-director-quits-cites-lack-of-excitement/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/317872/halo-4-director-quits-cites-lack-of-excitement/?site=cvg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 06, 2011, 01:58:14 PM
Urgh
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 06, 2011, 03:37:05 PM
What does it say? (My work blocks a lot of sites)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Sep 06, 2011, 04:02:15 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 06, 2011, 03:37:05 PM
What does it say? (My work blocks a lot of sites)

lol, it says the HALO 4 director has left because the project is 'lack of excitement'

QuoteHalo 4 director quits, cites 'lack of excitement'
Ex-Metal Gear Solid 4 man says he "wasn't creatively excited anymore"


LOL

im not surprised i mean what story line can they make up for HALO4? lol


shit isn't right.... halo ended with halo 3 (well for me anyway lol)


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 06, 2011, 04:18:28 PM
OMG, LOL out laoud.


I'm very excited about halo 4. Someone leaving the team because he's depressed won't change that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Sep 06, 2011, 04:26:22 PM
Rest of the team probably wouldn't let him fill the game with excruciatingly long cutscenes. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2011, 07:31:24 PM
I...


I like long cutscenes.


But anyways, kind of sucks to see someone this important quit, but I'm really hoping that he was the one not excited by the concept, and not the whole team...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 06, 2011, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2011, 07:31:24 PM
I...

I like long cutscenes.
Oh man, you haven't played MGS4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hive Tyrant on Sep 06, 2011, 08:58:40 PM
I hope this whole project crashes and burns. Just to see your faces.

And because I think the world should be done with Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2011, 09:06:49 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 06, 2011, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2011, 07:31:24 PM
I...

I like long cutscenes.
Oh man, you haven't played MGS4.

Haha, you're right :D

Quote from: Hive Tyrant on Sep 06, 2011, 08:58:40 PM
I hope this whole project crashes and burns. Just to see your faces.

And because I think the world should be done with Halo.

That's...kind of messed up. Personally I don't like COD, but I'm not going go tell its fans that I hope that their next game gets canceled. If they enjoy it, fine by me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Sep 06, 2011, 09:31:15 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2011, 09:06:49 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 06, 2011, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2011, 07:31:24 PM
I...

I like long cutscenes.
Oh man, you haven't played MGS4.

Haha, you're right :D

I sat through all the cut scenes at the end of the game (the final act and onwards). I started playing at 8. I went to sleep at 12 in the morning.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2011, 09:35:14 PM
Quote from: King Rathalos on Sep 06, 2011, 09:31:15 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2011, 09:06:49 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 06, 2011, 08:49:30 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2011, 07:31:24 PM
I...

I like long cutscenes.
Oh man, you haven't played MGS4.

Haha, you're right :D

I sat through all the cut scenes at the end of the game (the final act and onwards). I started playing at 8. I went to sleep at 12 in the morning.

:o

You know, maybe this guy should just make a CGI Halo movie :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 07, 2011, 01:35:46 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedian.com%2Fimages%2F8%2F82%2FCEA_chief.png&hash=1a4f9e74be9a13e9e796816a5f512c31b9e2de73)
They did a good job fixing his helmet, in my opinion, looks much more like the one in CE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 01:58:57 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 07, 2011, 01:35:46 AM
http://www.halopedian.com/images/8/82/CEA_chief.png
They did a good job fixing his helmet, in my opinion, looks much more like the one in CE
Fantastic. Now I'm pleased.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2011, 02:14:30 AM
Oh man, that is great.

Now onto the Halo 4 armor. The Halo 4 armor looks like something out of Legends, but I think that's because of the CGI. It should hopefully look a little better in game.

But dat CEA helmet. Love it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 02:27:33 AM
Oh how I hated those Legends helmets in The Package... the entire set of armor, really. Closer Halo 4 Master Chief looks to that, the more my stomach acid rises.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 07, 2011, 02:37:50 AM
Still ain't seen Legends. Probably check it out, one of these days...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2011, 02:41:39 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdvdmedia.ign.com%2Fdvd%2Fimage%2Farticle%2F104%2F1042505%2Fhalo-legends-leaps-home-20091105092102898_640w.jpg&hash=c240bc1fd10de89ea8f1c395209e638726da9ea2)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hookedgamers.com%2Fcontent%2Fblogs%2F7276%2Fheader.jpg&hash=a43dafb4d2458932f5f2aa27cf9722f9c3944063)

For the most part, I liked Legends, but there were obviously a lot of artistic liberties that had to be taken with an anime project such as that. So I'm fine with armor like that in Legends, but hope that the Halo 4 armor changes a bit before release, which I expect it to. The armor isn't terrible, it just needs a few adjustments, and some getting used to.

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 07, 2011, 02:37:50 AM
Still ain't seen Legends. Probably check it out, one of these days...

If you can get past the Japanese stuff, and some obvious artistic license (Spartans with long hair, excessively strong suit of armor, Elites' mouths moving like humans' when talking, etc.) then you should enjoy it. The stories are pretty cool. Except Odd One Out, I hated that. I understand that it was intended to be non-canon, but it just didn't feel like Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 02:50:48 AM
My favorite remains The Babysitter. Just... so, so, so awesome. The Package will always be my least favorite one; I don't mind the artistic liberties for anime... but The Package wasn't anime. It just turned Spartans into farce while trying to be serious. I found Odd One Out funny because it was completely self-aware as a comedy skit down to it's very name.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Sep 07, 2011, 03:00:35 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 02:50:48 AM
My favorite remains The Babysitter. Just... so, so, so awesome. The Package will always be my least favorite one; I don't mind the artistic liberties for anime... but The Package wasn't anime. It just turned Spartans into farce while trying to be serious. I found Odd One Out funny because it was completely self-aware as a comedy skit down to it's very name.

But the biggest problem for me is thats its more of a Dragon Ball Z spoof than a Halo one. Although I do love 1337. My favorites would be Homecoming, and Origins 1 and 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 03:01:53 AM
Quote from: cloverfan98 on Sep 07, 2011, 03:00:35 AM
But the biggest problem for me is thats its more of a Dragon Ball Z spoof than a Halo one.
Now that is a very good point... one I hadn't actually considered.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 07, 2011, 03:03:21 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 02:50:48 AM
My favorite remains The Babysitter. Just... so, so, so awesome. The Package will always be my least favorite one; I don't mind the artistic liberties for anime... but The Package wasn't anime. It just turned Spartans into farce while trying to be serious. I found Odd One Out funny because it was completely self-aware as a comedy skit down to it's very name.

Hahha the Package is awesome.

I've never laughed so hard in my life.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 03:05:21 AM
At first I was like:

:laugh:

But then I was like:

>:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 07, 2011, 03:07:29 AM
It's hilarious. The FPS sequences kill me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 03:08:26 AM
It was even worse than Doom's.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 07, 2011, 03:12:41 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdAVy3gKcPU#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdAVy3gKcPU#noexternalembed)

8)

2 cool 4 u
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 07, 2011, 03:16:45 AM
...

Wha- What did I just watch?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 03:20:58 AM
At I love how it looks like 2:56 it looks more like John totally f**ks Kelly over instead of her helping him.  :laugh:

Seriously, watch it like that and you'll die.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 07, 2011, 03:23:22 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 07, 2011, 03:16:45 AM
...

Wha- What did I just watch?

Nobody really knows what it is.

Or what it wants.

But it's here, and it's real.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 07, 2011, 05:33:56 AM
Ryan Payon leaves 343 Studios

http://screwattack.com/blogs/ScrewAttack-News/Ryan-Payton-leaves-343-Industries-for-Camouflaj (http://screwattack.com/blogs/ScrewAttack-News/Ryan-Payton-leaves-343-Industries-for-Camouflaj)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 05:48:13 AM
That was, um... on the previous page.  :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Sep 07, 2011, 06:07:42 AM
Oh sorry I did not see it in the past page or two (I don't read this thread as often). I think Halo 4 will still be a decent game though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 08, 2011, 03:43:03 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 07, 2011, 03:20:58 AM
At I love how it looks like 2:56 it looks more like John totally f**ks Kelly over instead of her helping him.  :laugh:

Seriously, watch it like that and you'll die.
My Can-Do attitude, will not allow me to watch it like that. Drop and give me 100 pushups! Female pushups are fine.

That video is serious stuff!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 08, 2011, 04:45:21 PM
Gah, Uncharted 2 is going to take me away from Reach for the next little while. So much getting the achievement for completing weekly challenges.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2011, 04:05:23 AM
First Halo Faith screenshot!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc7%2Fs720x720%2F304418_267889456568005_181345861889032_953485_1562771194_n.jpg&hash=d2c6ceaa83e2f569b4f3ff8736a9e11b2104a428)

Really liking the Elite. Can't wait to see what they look like with the helmets on. Hoping a trailer comes out soon!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Sep 10, 2011, 05:43:34 PM
I'm moving this Halo Faith subject over the film forum

http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=40300.0 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=40300.0)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 11, 2011, 03:16:20 PM
Its been a good two days for me and Halo. Preordered Anniversary yesterday, and today I got the Halo Reach ActionClix Warthog for only $5 new! :D

EDIT: After a quick search on Google, it looks like Halo ActionClix is making a comeback for the 10 anniversary of Halo! This time, it is under the HeroClix brand rather than ActionClix (still made by the same company, Wizkids). I hoe that they don't change the mechanics too because its going under the HeroClix brand (not that the two are very different, anyways). Its not like I really play the game anyways (have no one to play with) but consistency is always nice.
http://wizkidsgames.com/halo-heroclix/ (http://wizkidsgames.com/halo-heroclix/)

EDIT 2:Hmm, after a little more searching, it looks like they are just reusing the ActionClix sculpts and giving them HeroClix stats. Oh well, I can still use them to display...  :-\

I'm actually thinking of making a diorama for the figures I have.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 11, 2011, 05:52:58 PM
I'm thinking I might skip on the new Halo game and wait for #4. My origional copy still works and it can function on a 360.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 11, 2011, 05:57:06 PM
I can see why some people would skip on it, but I just can't let myself do that. The new graphics look amazing (and I'm not at all a guy who buys a game based on graphics), skulls and terminals are added to the campaign, and it includes seven new maps for Halo Reach, all for $40. Its too good of a deal for me to pass up.

Especially when you're the kind of guy who never really buys video games. I think the last game I bought was Reach last year.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 11, 2011, 06:38:14 PM
I'm just getting it for the maps, Halo's campaign is just a bonus.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 11, 2011, 07:54:25 PM
I'm not gonna get Halo CE: Anniversary until the price goes down a lot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2011, 08:15:04 PM
..... But it's already only 40 bucks man!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 11, 2011, 08:23:45 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 11, 2011, 08:15:04 PM
..... But it's already only 40 bucks man!

£35 over here, a new game is £40. I'm not spending that much on a game I already own.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 12, 2011, 12:26:32 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 11, 2011, 07:54:25 PM
I'm not gonna get Halo CE: Anniversary until the price goes down a lot.
Three years later...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Sep 12, 2011, 08:55:01 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 12, 2011, 12:26:32 AM
Quote from: Purebreedalien on Sep 11, 2011, 07:54:25 PM
I'm not gonna get Halo CE: Anniversary until the price goes down a lot.
Three years later...

*Shrugs* I'll have Deus Ex, Skyrim and Batman Arkham City to keep me busy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 13, 2011, 08:01:33 AM
This guy got the audio from the original and put it over the Anniversary cutscene. The final product will sound much better, as it's remastered, but this gives us an idea of how the game is gonna be. And it's gonna be noice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRReXZRu648#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRReXZRu648#ws)
I spy with my Fitzy eye, brown Marine armor :3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2011, 06:49:02 PM
Wow, that is looking really good. Really excited for this, and glad I already preordered :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Sep 13, 2011, 07:23:17 PM
Thank goodness they were faithful with chief's armor,

Here's more 343 footage featuring the first terminal:
http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/26/halo-fest-halo-anniversary?objectid=99701 (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/26/halo-fest-halo-anniversary?objectid=99701)

And here's an hour long discussion featuring, concept art (the POA interiors are great), and the remastered soundtrack:
http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/27/halo-fest-halo-anniversary-campaign-discussion?objectid=99701 (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/27/halo-fest-halo-anniversary-campaign-discussion?objectid=99701)

And the full 343 campaign up until the first cutscene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiULVRFIikw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiULVRFIikw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2011, 09:00:36 PM
Graphics actually look better than Reach's, even though it's the same graphics engine; there've clearly been some improvements. Now about that framerate...

[EDIT] Wait... why... why did they change the cinematography in the cutscene... WHY DID THEY DO THAT.

And what's up with the awkward, jittery movement on the Chief in the cutscene as well? The assault rifle constantly clipping through Chief's chest... the marines simply standing there before he turns into a mess of jell-o in Chief's arms.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7SyA-j4wxQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7SyA-j4wxQ#ws)

...Why does old perform better than new...

Dear god. They need more time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 13, 2011, 09:21:35 PM
The old one is far more dynamic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 13, 2011, 09:24:54 PM
Tell me about it, this one just ruins what was so great about it... and adds f**ked up animation and too much lighting. I'm still pretty peeved about the distance you can see in the swamp; which would actually look impressive itself if the framerate could hold up.

[EDIT] But wait...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6fZtmEhGc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK6fZtmEhGc#ws)

HOW COME NOBODY TOLD ME ABOUT THIS.

That's my favorite Halo map right there, and it's coming back.

Pretty cool how they added the Superintendent to the sign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 13, 2011, 10:17:57 PM
Gauss cannon, sick! I wish it was used more in the SP of the Halo games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 14, 2011, 12:11:43 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Fada42bef7774bf320bdac96957683dd3.png&hash=0a9bc8dcea45298ec14f1e03018642495ca791ac)
"When Sergeant Mendez told me to 'become the weapon'..."

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Fcb3c626067a43ec4a4da19b6a9816ee6.png&hash=54a6307b1ef141dffb57989c7d56ce156d4a67ed)
"Chief, status report!" "...Can't see shit, sir. Chest is blocking visor..."

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F3cb52addba3e437224d8f7cd32e9de07.png&hash=a728d839123f944d53c0314f659880e2a6eb39d0)
"Sup, Chief. Say, my legs are about to give out, so if you would--"

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F1f85e8c36930148e4f4b51bad3830624.png&hash=d4439ab4f0a894f426667bdb3b6eddab5452c4ed)
"--OH! Ohhhh dear lord, there we go."

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F7812d4af27d4aa5aff460d991f560980.png&hash=01dbf769c004460874e3d65cbdeaa9488a10b7d5)
Believe it or not, this is milliseconds before Chief efforlessly swipes out a video-log with four fingers. Aren't those supposed to be inside the helmet itself, not resting on the inside where the head goes?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F223389abf7fe1c0d1ce900e07e2cfd32.png&hash=83607e874e2d2e1082992c82db91239cce1abc45)
"Tell them... I died... with my finger on the trigger, sir. But I still didn't fire my weapon."

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Fd1ad5b5a4da57cd293b5b886b67ba535.png&hash=207148ace0b7edfa2d9a7a03c1a0f906470f34f4)
"AW f**k, MAN, WHAT f**kIN' WAY, MAN!?"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 14, 2011, 12:38:13 AM
Installation 04 is looking really great. I can't wait to play this map.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiF5m4m02NM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiF5m4m02NM#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 14, 2011, 03:41:21 AM
That'll be fun.
I wonder if they'll include a "classic" gamemode so we can one shot our hunters and stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 14, 2011, 10:20:37 PM
So, today is the one year anniversary of Reach! Woo! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 14, 2011, 11:22:47 PM
And on that same day, my Gold XBL subscription expired :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2011, 12:01:13 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 14, 2011, 11:22:47 PM
And on that same day, my Gold XBL subscription expired :P

I take it you bought Gold for Reach? :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 15, 2011, 05:39:58 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFw5p_ylPbI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFw5p_ylPbI#ws)

3:50 and 7:40 is a must for fellow ponies, trust me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Sep 15, 2011, 08:05:12 AM
Downloaded the original Halo and played it for the first time in years. Far more fun then I remember.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 15, 2011, 01:38:29 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2011, 12:01:13 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 14, 2011, 11:22:47 PM
And on that same day, my Gold XBL subscription expired :P

I take it you bought Gold for Reach? :P

Give the man a cigar!!! And I won't be renewing it anytime soon either, given the plethora of PS3 games coming out now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Sep 16, 2011, 11:50:07 PM
Oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god oh my god:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.gamersyde.com%2Fimage_halo_combat_evolved_anniversary-17097-2312_0003.jpg&hash=1c78c61fd446573b766651d4bdbc413216d2a5c1)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.gamersyde.com%2Fimage_halo_combat_evolved_anniversary-17097-2312_0002.jpg&hash=33448c4391828351db007157f848cf80deb27ce4)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.gamersyde.com%2Fimage_halo_combat_evolved_anniversary-17097-2312_0001.jpg&hash=9058d791b15cde6e68fb5e2ef73f14b449bfaab4)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.gamersyde.com%2Fimage_halo_combat_evolved_anniversary-17097-2312_0004.jpg&hash=c182dd8e7f244b61de40fab8e0313de4659beb53)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 17, 2011, 12:04:59 AM
What the hell's up with those models? It looks like the were screen capped halfway through a texture pop-in. Hot wax for all!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: predxeno on Sep 17, 2011, 02:20:11 AM
I have a question.  My brother says that if you skip the credits to the Halo games, it'll automatically take you to the secret ending after them.  Is this true?  Cause this would be the first game that I know of that actually allows you to skip to the end to get the secret vid.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 17, 2011, 02:21:56 AM
Only in Reach. But that ending isn't a secret.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 17, 2011, 03:03:25 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 17, 2011, 12:04:59 AM
What the hell's up with those models? It looks like the were screen capped halfway through a texture pop-in. Hot wax for all!
I dont really see it. Sort of on the elites, but everything else looks fine in my eyes.
Point out a few specific things?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 17, 2011, 08:36:37 AM
Look at Chief's legs in the second pic and the Grunts' chests. It looks like somebody tightened plastic wrap around them and poured wax. Also... just look at some of those wall sections.

Also, everybody who isn't holdng an object has a trigger finger. I'm f**king serious. And it's not just here, Jenkins had it in the 343 Guilty Spark cutscene as well. How could they not fix that embarrassingly glaring error? It's sad they would even show screenshots of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 17, 2011, 08:44:59 AM
Ah, I see what you mean. I'm sure it'll look better in the final game, theyve still got 2 months for bug crunching.
Which is the same thing for the trigger finger lock everyones got going on, and Chief's gun clipping into him. Those are just minor glitches they should be able to fix in two months
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 17, 2011, 08:54:02 AM
I dunno, if they still have severe texture and animation issues, I doubt they'll utilize those two months. Well, really it'll be more like one month, considering the time they'll have to manufacture and ship.

Bungie wouldn't have shown these kinds of issues... hell they probably wouldn't of even had them at this stage. I just think their marketing is really sucking, they need to seriously shape up and show more polished work; really working against any excitement there may be for Halo 4...

Yes, Halo Fest was a great event and a great idea, but that was only selebrating past triumphs and the community; both spawning from Bungie's work. 343i has yet to impress and this isn't the way to do it. Trust me, Halo is one of my favorite things, and that's why I'm so butthurt when I see this kind of poor form taken on the franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 17, 2011, 01:57:42 PM
Well, more I see of this, less inclined I am to buy it. Might as well just pick up the original game.

I'll wait for the actual release and some reviews, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 17, 2011, 02:06:01 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 17, 2011, 08:54:02 AM
I dunno, if they still have severe texture and animation issues, I doubt they'll utilize those two months. Well, really it'll be more like one month, considering the time they'll have to manufacture and ship.

Bungie wouldn't have shown these kinds of issues... hell they probably wouldn't of even had them at this stage. I just think their marketing is really sucking, they need to seriously shape up and show more polished work; really working against any excitement there may be for Halo 4...

Yes, Halo Fest was a great event and a great idea, but that was only selebrating past triumphs and the community; both spawning from Bungie's work. 343i has yet to impress and this isn't the way to do it. Trust me, Halo is one of my favorite things, and that's why I'm so butthurt when I see this kind of poor form taken on the franchise.

Then why did you like Halo Reach? :-|
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Sep 17, 2011, 02:16:05 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 17, 2011, 08:54:02 AM
I dunno, if they still have severe texture and animation issues, I doubt they'll utilize those two months.

That's what happens when you overlay modern graphics on a 10 year old engine. 

Everything I've seen in CEA so far has been fine with me.  Except the one big glaring difference they made with the Halo ring:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi52.tinypic.com%2F30ii5vp.jpg&hash=89807844680d9cecf2732d6cd2a9b8f79be9b766)

What the hell where they thinking?

Just look how it appears in CE and H2:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fcontent%2Fassets%2Fen-us%2Fabouthalo%2Fhalo101%2F720x405_array_3.jpg&hash=1dac66672f9dd38c1c56a1deccc11a1750552909)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F4%2F4d%2FBroken_Ring.jpg&hash=092e608283f5d60bdb3f487eea437d0766bd1c93)

Hell, even Halo Reach kept the continuity:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Fd%2Fda%2FHalo_Reach_Combat_Evolved_Ring.png&hash=98bbc314a1c5347e8ad24e9ec89b43859aac4f82)


Now why didn't they use the standard texture that's actually cannon?:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.bungie.org%2Fmisc%2Fmapping_halo%2FHaloMap_back.jpg&hash=7716ab8cf5022b04888b7aec9f4b9a15b3f54a17)

When playing CEA back to back with all the other Halo games this will become a glaring difference. Bleh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2011, 07:28:41 PM
It's just a texture. Who cares?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 17, 2011, 07:40:31 PM
Fans.

People with an eye for good design.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 17, 2011, 07:55:33 PM
I consider myself a Halo fan and it doesn't bother me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 17, 2011, 08:16:19 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 17, 2011, 07:40:31 PM
People with an eye for good design.

Its not an eye for good design (both designs are good, IMO), its just noticing differences between the two. There are certainly differences, but that  doesn't make it any better or worse than the old one.

That being said, I wish it wasn't so drastically changed, but i can live with it. Its still recognizable as a Halo ring.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lone Warrior on Sep 17, 2011, 08:47:35 PM
Honestly, my major gripe with the new Halo design is that it looks more Covenant than Forerunner. Forerunner architecture has a specific design, and this really does not look like it.

Perhaps it's just the lighting, I duno. It just doesn't look right imo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Sep 17, 2011, 09:31:59 PM
It's the lighting.  Completely unnecessary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 18, 2011, 12:02:05 AM
However unlikely it is, they could have changed it since we last saw it. That pic is a few weeks old, if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider. on Sep 19, 2011, 10:09:06 AM
It's only a model.. (http://takeonrules.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/monty_python_and_the_holy_grail.jpeg?w=431&h=300)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 19, 2011, 04:18:39 PM
Shhh!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Sep 20, 2011, 12:51:00 PM
Here's Frank O' Connor presenting the first CEA POA footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZKpf3ATAQk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZKpf3ATAQk#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 20, 2011, 04:54:47 PM
Glad to hear they're not forcing the 3D. First I've heard about it. Am really starting to look forward to it. New book next month too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2011, 06:52:26 PM
I'm assuming before it cut off they were going to talk about a terminal?

Looking really cool. Not going to be using 3D myself, but it will make a cool option for those who do like 3D.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 20, 2011, 10:57:27 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woos54uJWfo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woos54uJWfo#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsyhYil9vFw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsyhYil9vFw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 22, 2011, 08:53:09 AM
So it turns out H:CEA is at EuroGamer :D and I'm on my way.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 22, 2011, 03:23:40 PM
Get me a souvenir.  I'll pay for it and the shipping, you know, same routine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 22, 2011, 07:58:49 PM
Love how they incorporated the Superintendent in Headlong!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Sep 23, 2011, 08:47:28 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLxvDzGu-n8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLxvDzGu-n8#ws)

Lucky bastard doesn't even give us the common courtesy of showing the backside...

EDIT:

Never mind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2011, 10:54:37 PM
Fake.
Look at the disc, its a Halo 3 disk
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Sep 23, 2011, 10:58:10 PM
It doesn't have backside, or a spine. You can see through the case when he opens it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 23, 2011, 11:01:24 PM
I hope that dumb c**t wasn't serious.

That manual is from Halo 3's Legendary Edition and the disk is too; it had the huge black fade '3' on it.

I WONDER WHATS UP WIFF DAHT CAWNUH.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Sep 23, 2011, 11:03:20 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 23, 2011, 11:01:24 PM
I hope that dumb c**t wasn't serious.

That manual is from Halo 3's Legendary Edition and the disk is too; it had the huge black fade '3' on it.

I WONDER WHATS UP WIFF DAHT CAWNUH.

Most Youtube users are very desprate for popularity and subscibers and blah blah blah. Much like this loser.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Sep 24, 2011, 03:09:46 PM
Here's the remastered main theme for CEA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b04OnLSpugk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b04OnLSpugk#)

Not digging the added horn sounds.  But it's alright.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 24, 2011, 03:55:37 PM
well that sounds like a piece of shit.

way to ruin the best f**king theme in video game history, 343.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2011, 04:42:47 PM
I liked it a lot :) Not saying that as a blind Halo fan or anything, but I actually really enjoyed listening to it. Should fit with CEA perfectly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x2SMONEY on Sep 24, 2011, 04:48:04 PM
I don't mind it, but I don't feel the need to update the original theme. Don't fix what isn't broken,y'know?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 24, 2011, 06:09:17 PM
Quote from: Aeus on Sep 24, 2011, 03:55:37 PM
well that sounds like a piece of shit.

way to ruin the best f**king theme in video game history, 343.

Fool, you ain't played Metal Gear Solid.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 24, 2011, 06:51:51 PM
You're right

I bought it to play it, but it forced me to watch it  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lone Warrior on Sep 24, 2011, 08:01:29 PM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Sep 24, 2011, 03:09:46 PM
Here's the remastered main theme for CEA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b04OnLSpugk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b04OnLSpugk#)

Not digging the added horn sounds.  But it's alright.

Am I the only one who liked the Mjolnir theme the most?

Oh and not diggin' the new soundtrack. I don't care if you wanna make everything else all sparkly 343, you DON'T f**k with the soundtrack damnit :\.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 24, 2011, 08:54:50 PM
..... You guys realize that the video title says mix, and that's why parts of the song from later sections are actually mixed in with earlier parts at some points?
I'm listening to the original on my iPod, immediately after listening to that, and it does sound like a remix actually.
Either way, those new trumpet/horn sounds... I don't know why they'd add that

Here's something new
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXFGvc9ljQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEXFGvc9ljQ#ws)
Looking good, in my opinion. They say (elsewhere, I lost the page) they hadn't added the overheat plasma mist onto the plasma rifle yet when they made these vids. So I'll let that go
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2011, 10:33:33 PM
That was actually on Waypoint a while ago, I believe. I remember watching it on my TV.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 24, 2011, 11:09:08 PM
But it wasn't on here
Which kind of matters
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2011, 11:22:03 PM
True :P

After some googling, it seems like the new TU for Reach is out. Anyone play it yet? If so, how is the stuff they added? I won't be playing Reach for another few days, probably not until after I finish replaying Ghostbusters.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 24, 2011, 11:24:37 PM
The Title Updates out?
I had no idea, here I'll get upstairs and play it.
Shouldn't be too many differences
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 24, 2011, 11:26:56 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 24, 2011, 11:24:37 PM
Shouldn't be too many differences
There are, actually. Especially in the options.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2011, 11:28:21 PM
Yep, lots of differences in some new playlists. Modified armor lock, no bloom, and CE pistol (I think) to name a few.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 24, 2011, 11:29:44 PM
Well shit.
I can't play now because of my brother but that's good to hear.
That sounds like the stuff they're adding when CEA comes out nightmare, not a title update...
What did they add Senior Sweepah?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 24, 2011, 11:31:00 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 24, 2011, 11:29:44 PM
That sounds like the stuff they're adding when CEA comes out nightmare, not a title update...
It's all there; in preparation for CEA's maps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2011, 11:34:15 PM
What Sweeps said :)

Can't wait to try it out myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 25, 2011, 12:34:21 AM
Well that sounds great.
I killed an hour doing housework, let's see if I can play now
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 25, 2011, 11:53:10 AM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Sep 24, 2011, 03:09:46 PM
Here's the remastered main theme for CEA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b04OnLSpugk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b04OnLSpugk#)

Not digging the added horn sounds.  But it's alright.
Sounds good to me. But it's been a long time since I played the first game, so I don't remember exactly how it used to sound.

Speaking of the new game, which level are you guys looking forward to seeing the most with the new graphics? For me it's probably Halo, that was always my favorite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2011, 12:29:47 PM
Halo should be fun (especially when it is Installation 04 in Reach's Firefight), but I think the one I'm most looking forward to may be Assault on the Control Room.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 25, 2011, 12:31:23 PM
Yeah, that was a fun level. Never did enjoy the reverse version though (can't remember what it was called).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2011, 12:35:03 PM
Not sure what its called either. Oh. another fun one should be Two Betrayals, the one where you are in the banshee and you have to knock out the pulse generators.

Also, anyone else see this?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedian.com%2Fimages%2Fthumb%2F6%2F62%2FHCEA_1920x1080.jpg%2F640px-HCEA_1920x1080.jpg&hash=02e69c3270b776cc73fe3520b97cb17fb730d853)
Pretty nice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 25, 2011, 12:37:14 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2011, 12:35:03 PMNot sure what its called either. Oh. another fun one should be Two Betrayals, the one where you are in the banshee and you have to knock out the pulse generators.

Well, that's it. That's the one where you play Assault on the Control Room backwards. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2011, 12:38:34 PM
Oh, wow. It's been a couple months since I've played CE, and got them mixed up :D I guess I didn't mind that level as much as you did :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 25, 2011, 12:40:53 PM
I didn't hate it or anything, but it's probably the level I liked the least. That or The Library.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2011, 12:55:07 PM
The Library was tedious at times, but I never really hated it like a lot of other people did. I got frustrated a lot, yeah, but in my opinion, its one of the levels that makes Halo Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 25, 2011, 12:58:35 PM
Yeah, didn't hate it either. But it's not one of those levels you could play over and over just for the fun of it. For me that was Halo, The Silent Cartographer and Assult on the Control Room. :)

What would you say was/is your favorite multiplayer level from the first game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 25, 2011, 01:07:53 PM
Well, for me it is probably the stereotypical answer Blood Gulch. But to be fair, I didn't play CE or 2 until after 3 came out, and only bought them because I loved the story in 3 and wanted to play the first two games. So I never really had much experience with the multiplayer in either of them. They were primarily single player experiences for me.

Another one I really enjoyed was Chiron TL-34, I think. But I liked pretty much all of them, from what I've played.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 25, 2011, 05:14:14 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Sep 25, 2011, 11:53:10 AM
Speaking of the new game, which level are you guys looking forward to seeing the most with the new graphics?

The Silent Cartographer. Have the fondest memories of playing that mission.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lone Warrior on Sep 25, 2011, 08:22:33 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Sep 25, 2011, 11:53:10 AM
Speaking of the new game, which level are you guys looking forward to seeing the most with the new graphics? For me it's probably Halo, that was always my favorite.

343 Guilty Spark.

Favorite MP map? DangerCanyon  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 26, 2011, 05:34:15 PM
Wasn't impressed with the booth at EuroGamer. No rep was visable and despite the old maps looking pretty f**king sweet they didn't put it on classic mode so...was kinda like what's the point? Just demoing a new map pack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Sep 26, 2011, 06:48:05 PM
That's pretty lame. What other booths did you see?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 06, 2011, 12:46:12 PM
New sound effects comparisons:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pstN_ZfCGzs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pstN_ZfCGzs#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 06, 2011, 05:26:22 PM
Not keen on the new melle and I'm unsure about the plasma grenade but otherwise, I like them.

I've pre-ordered the new Halo novels too. Why must late Oct, November be such a good month.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 06, 2011, 06:00:27 PM
I f**king love it.  Reminds me of the tesla rifle explosions from District 9.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 06, 2011, 06:56:39 PM
Oh yeah! I like the remastered sound effects.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Self-Destruct on Oct 07, 2011, 01:23:02 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 06, 2011, 06:56:39 PM
Oh yeah! I like the remastered sound effects.

I was excited for a while about this game, but now I'm not so sure I want to get it.

Halo 4 though...midnight release here I come!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 07, 2011, 03:23:20 PM
Be sure about it and get it.  You'll be glad you did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 07, 2011, 04:15:33 PM
The new plasma grenade sounds great. Not sure about the new shotgun sounds though, I think I like the old one better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 08, 2011, 03:47:51 PM
Diggin' the new sound effects. They all sound much more realistic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 13, 2011, 01:36:31 PM
A 20-minute look at POA:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-DM8f2AC0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG-DM8f2AC0#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJxhoe6iT6g#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJxhoe6iT6g#ws)

At 2:08 in part 1 it's mentioned that you can select an option in the menu to have the original score played during gameplay.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 13, 2011, 05:04:05 PM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Oct 13, 2011, 01:36:31 PM

At 2:08 in part 1 it's mentioned that you can select an option in the menu to have the original score played during gameplay.
Awesome, can't wait for this now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2011, 06:45:32 PM
So Halo:CEA achievements are out!

http://stickskills.com/2011/10/15/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-achievements-released/ (http://stickskills.com/2011/10/15/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-achievements-released/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 15, 2011, 08:24:19 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2011, 06:45:32 PM
So Halo:CEA achievements are out!

http://stickskills.com/2011/10/15/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-achievements-released/ (http://stickskills.com/2011/10/15/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-achievements-released/)
Wow that's an easy 1000 right there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 16, 2011, 12:04:05 AM
Kinect functions:
http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/15/halo-anniversary-adding-analyze-mode-with-kinect/ (http://i.joystiq.com/2011/10/15/halo-anniversary-adding-analyze-mode-with-kinect/)

Not really missing much by not having Kinect...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 16, 2011, 12:05:16 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2011, 06:45:32 PM
So Halo:CEA achievements are out!

http://stickskills.com/2011/10/15/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-achievements-released/ (http://stickskills.com/2011/10/15/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-achievements-released/)


The whore in me is ready.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 16, 2011, 04:18:44 AM
Recorded NYCC featurette on Kinect (including a brief glimpse of the intro cutscene for POA):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21tA30NX7zg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21tA30NX7zg#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 17, 2011, 06:12:49 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGucpMNyoC0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGucpMNyoC0#ws)

Looks amazing all over again.

One thought though, since all the kinect features are done with voice why can't I use a mic?
Seems like kinect is being used as a gimmick yet again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 17, 2011, 06:32:59 PM
DAT EVERYTHING
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Oct 17, 2011, 07:08:47 PM
oh jesus god
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 17, 2011, 07:20:33 PM
At this point I'm practically begging them to take my money. What a great video.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 17, 2011, 07:28:27 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2F21dkkea.jpg&hash=23d23125a9abf7ec8513c50fe36aec345bf6de60)
And that's when I screamed like a little girl.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 17, 2011, 07:34:16 PM
Great minds think alike :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Oct 17, 2011, 11:22:45 PM
Woah, I hope analyze mode is usable without Kinect because that mode looks awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 17, 2011, 11:27:02 PM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Oct 17, 2011, 06:32:59 PM
DAT EVERYTHING
Couldn't have said it better myself
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 17, 2011, 11:46:54 PM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Oct 17, 2011, 07:28:27 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2F21dkkea.jpg&hash=23d23125a9abf7ec8513c50fe36aec345bf6de60)
And that's when I screamed like a little girl.
Yeah, that was pretty awesome. Also, I hope that Analysis Library isn't Kinect exclusive, I love stuff like that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 18, 2011, 12:20:55 AM
I really hope the Kinect stuff works with a mic. I could care less about "reload" and stuff like that, I just want "analyze".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 18, 2011, 12:22:18 AM
I have no clue why they thought saying "reload" would be a more elegant alternative to pressing a single button as a reflex of the mind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 18, 2011, 12:24:25 AM
Because everyone loves a good gimmick, obviously :D

Its stupid, but people will fall for it. I expect halo 4's Kinect features to be a bit more..."immersive" than CEA's, but even then they probably won't be anything worth buying Kinect for.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 18, 2011, 04:21:25 PM
Dude...we gotta finish our co-op of Halo Wars!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 18, 2011, 07:08:33 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 18, 2011, 04:21:25 PM
Dude...we gotta finish our co-op of Halo Wars!

If you see me online here, just message me! f I'm on AVPG, I will most likely have access to my XBox! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 19, 2011, 09:16:25 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_0LhEeWdzFN8%2FScUBRun_9eI%2FAAAAAAAAA6g%2F2B7mkkWYs3M%2Fs1600%2Fx-forcecable-messiah-war-event-20090320035045801.jpg&hash=d89dedd739266a09a50d3755abb1c7dd2bd9d26f)

Anyone recognize those weapons? :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 19, 2011, 09:17:36 PM
Haha, that's awesome :D Were they explained in context of the story, or just little cameos?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aeus on Oct 19, 2011, 09:18:20 PM
that used to be my old avatar
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 19, 2011, 09:23:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 19, 2011, 09:17:36 PM
Haha, that's awesome :D Were they explained in context of the story, or just little cameos?

Nah they were just cameos. He had a shorter Assault Rifle later on.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.comicvine.com%2Fuploads%2F3%2F33806%2F768435-prv2439_pg4.jpg&hash=5a5baf33ad832ec0c144f9a0def9b37992ca1929)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 20, 2011, 01:22:17 AM
26 more grueling days...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Oct 20, 2011, 01:55:38 AM
I can't wait to pick up the new CE game, especially since I never played halo 1 or 2 so should have a fun tome with it :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 20, 2011, 06:00:58 PM
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/the-halo-bulletin-101911-/290604 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/news/headline/the-halo-bulletin-101911-/290604)

Under the pic of the guy playing Halo, analyse mode is a kinect only mode.

More videos

About the score
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/bts-anniversary-music/b4ffd4b0-f5d6-4b85-b7f5-a32e99cbc8d3 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/bts-anniversary-music/b4ffd4b0-f5d6-4b85-b7f5-a32e99cbc8d3)


About Terminals
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/bts-anniversary-terminals/acb7db71-ba09-41ee-8db9-ab2a2999d9dc (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/bts-anniversary-terminals/acb7db71-ba09-41ee-8db9-ab2a2999d9dc)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 24, 2011, 09:18:51 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2F1h71fo.jpg&hash=27ec7e37e2c6a984610bba03b0cfedb50b1f09ea)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jPm9xXOSHU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jPm9xXOSHU#ws)

This is amazing and all, but what the shit did they do to Keyes' face?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 25, 2011, 05:29:09 PM
Is it not just the Keye's model from Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 25, 2011, 05:34:23 PM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Oct 24, 2011, 09:18:51 PM
http://i54.tinypic.com/1h71fo.jpg

This song immediately comes to mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv08XwZ1HfY# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv08XwZ1HfY#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 25, 2011, 05:36:02 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 25, 2011, 05:29:09 PM
Is it not just the Keye's model from Reach?
Looks like it to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 25, 2011, 05:36:39 PM
It is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 25, 2011, 05:41:11 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F5%2F5f%2FHaloReach_-_CAPT_Jacob_Keyes.jpg&hash=7cc666e8c0416d5b5aea4bcfe859ab6b70b9ded4)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lf50j7USbA1qaijp0o1_500.jpg&hash=c2b663d1a0cba8b62a6c24ccf27388cb6eda3a96)

-----------------------------------

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi54.tinypic.com%2F1h71fo.jpg&hash=27ec7e37e2c6a984610bba03b0cfedb50b1f09ea)

Hmmmmmm...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 25, 2011, 05:50:53 PM
Different lighting, non-neutral face.

It's the same one for sure, they wouldn't bother changing the model if it's the same graphics engine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 25, 2011, 05:53:38 PM
There is something about his eyes though...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 25, 2011, 05:56:04 PM
Again, it's all in the lighting. His eyes are in a much darker place in the CE shot as opposed to the Reach one where he's got the AI core shining right on em'.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 25, 2011, 05:59:28 PM
I can live with that.

I know I said I wasn't interested because I have the original game and it still works... but now I want the new one!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 26, 2011, 12:24:13 AM
Old/new comparison shots:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17wJW8cJSuM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17wJW8cJSuM#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 26, 2011, 12:27:24 AM
I've never really liked Keyes' new look. I dunno, seems off to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Oct 26, 2011, 12:30:37 AM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Oct 26, 2011, 12:24:13 AM
Old/new comparison shots:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17wJW8cJSuM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17wJW8cJSuM#ws)

When that Warthog showed up, I half expected this to play:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZS0WIQI7UU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZS0WIQI7UU#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2011, 12:30:50 AM
UGH. What the f**k did they do to those Forerunner interiors!? Half of them look Covenant (seriously, one of my favorite shots from the game, when Chief does the rock kick down the deep, dark, anchient pit, will look like he's kicking it into a Covenant fuel refinery now), and they lose all of the atmosphere that made them great. The lighting is just... godawful. It's like 343 just thought that adding as much grooves to the blanker spaces were good. Um. No. It ruins what we know as Forerunner.

When they start ruining the original vibes, then that's where I become a Nazi.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 26, 2011, 12:37:42 AM
I have those reservations as well, along with the following:
The new look of the Halo ring, completely unnecessary lighting crap around it
Altered POA cutscene (it's supposed to fade into the Halo ring, then pan up to the POA)
The flamboyant green/purple nebulae plastered all over the starfields
The facial animations in the cutscenes (this is where they should have integrated the Reach engine, but they didn't)
WAY off-tone chanting in the remastered soundtrack


But I can't help it.  The remastered textures look so beautiful, and I'll still enjoy the hell out of this game.

And here's some non-recorded footage of POA gameplay:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr58eWO5Dgo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr58eWO5Dgo#ws)
Another featurette showcasing more new footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WvmNV8KoYA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WvmNV8KoYA#ws)
AND more footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o05Hoe3MQDM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o05Hoe3MQDM#ws)

Don't watch these if you don't want to be spoiled any further.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 26, 2011, 12:57:07 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2011, 12:30:50 AM
UGH. What the f**k did they do to those Forerunner interiors!? Half of them look Covenant (seriously, one of my favorite shots from the game, when Chief does the rock kick down the deep, dark, anchient pit, will look like he's kicking it into a Covenant fuel refinery now), and they lose all of the atmosphere that made them great. The lighting is just... godawful. It's like 343 just thought that adding as much grooves to the blanker spaces were good. Um. No. It ruins what we know as Forerunner.

When they start ruining the original vibes, then that's where I become a Nazi.

I know exactly what you mean. Some of the updates, they look fine, but others... It's like they completely forgot what made the Forerunner architecture different from Covenant.

Like Rich pointed out, the Halo ring especially pisses me off.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 26, 2011, 02:23:53 AM
I have my problems with some of the changes, but hell if that's going to stop me from buying this :laugh:
I just wish it wasn't 2 player only Live Co-op.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 26, 2011, 08:06:51 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 26, 2011, 02:23:53 AM
I have my problems with some of the changes, but hell if that's going to stop me from buying this :laugh:
I just wish it wasn't 2 player only Live Co-op.
I'm certain it's still split-screen as well.
Would be dumb of 343 to take that out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 26, 2011, 08:32:27 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg94.imageshack.us%2Fimg94%2F9610%2F57712153.png&hash=b3698a2011a3f27759950d094e79d95a3448f5ac)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg88.imageshack.us%2Fimg88%2F5480%2F51328767.png&hash=ef1b6fd275dd4c3cc0b3820ed79775f8129cbae7)

Yeah, can't say I'm to happy about the new look either. The new look is too busy, while the old one felt more creepy and ancient.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 26, 2011, 11:24:45 AM
They apparently forgot what distinguished the Forerunners from the Covenant.

10 minutes of campaign footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OGp_F4ibdQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OGp_F4ibdQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 26, 2011, 02:32:50 PM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Oct 26, 2011, 11:24:45 AM
They apparently forgot what distinguished the Forerunners from the Covenant.

10 minutes of campaign footage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OGp_F4ibdQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OGp_F4ibdQ#ws)
Confirmed my fears there, that new music is horrible.
And all these changes to the forerunner architecture are really reminding me of how it looked in the Halo wars cinematics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 26, 2011, 02:35:22 PM
At least the new music is optional.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 26, 2011, 08:27:00 PM
Oh my f**king god, what the f**k did they do to the interior space?!

I just scrolled to Sweeps' post, and I can't believe that I want to rage! He's right! This alone is making me reconsider even getting it.




Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 26, 2011, 02:35:22 PM
At least the new music is optional.


I haven't heard how the new music sounds, but this is good to read.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 26, 2011, 09:32:45 PM
To put it simply, I think they got carried away in a few areas.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 27, 2011, 12:23:30 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Zvf46pvdQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Zvf46pvdQ#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjVFF9nKXHk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjVFF9nKXHk#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQLB2_wkV54#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQLB2_wkV54#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y7vgb9sOf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y7vgb9sOf4#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iRYxDDol1M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iRYxDDol1M#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDe0onWuVdU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDe0onWuVdU#ws)

http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/224305/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-hands-on-preview/ (http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/224305/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-hands-on-preview/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Lone Warrior on Oct 27, 2011, 04:35:15 PM
All of it looks pretty cool. Glad they stayed true to their promise of gameplay staying the same as the original (more-or-less)

Quote from: JaaayDee on Oct 27, 2011, 12:23:30 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDe0onWuVdU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDe0onWuVdU#ws)

That's the original Covenant Dance btw  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 27, 2011, 05:33:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ6cQQxHx84#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ6cQQxHx84#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 27, 2011, 08:59:08 PM
I am starting to hate the color purple now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2011, 09:01:52 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2F6%2F68%2FThe_color_purple_oprah_winfrey.jpg&hash=99bd8bdc28bdd41fe50e72bb97a354374e57913f)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 27, 2011, 09:12:41 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2011, 09:01:52 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/68/The_color_purple_oprah_winfrey.jpg


:D

Blame 343 Studios.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 27, 2011, 09:16:11 PM
aw guys don't be all

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.geeksaresexy.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F06%2Frage.jpg&hash=74f59fd0647bca5bebf9da17fbefab13ecb1b9b2)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 27, 2011, 09:22:09 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 27, 2011, 09:16:11 PM
aw guys don't be all

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rage.jpg


I'm trying not to be!


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_ljvsh2DGaA1qaa9xe.gif&hash=a0304629a7001698fdb61c08daeeee53ff4a41de)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2011, 09:24:05 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 27, 2011, 09:16:11 PM
aw guys don't be all

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rage.jpg
lol I can tell what game you jumped in at.

Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 27, 2011, 09:12:41 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2011, 09:01:52 PM
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/68/The_color_purple_oprah_winfrey.jpg
:D

Blame 343 Studios.
Oprah has the money to sue.







Spoiler
[cue joke about the fact that she's a slave in the movie]
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 27, 2011, 09:26:43 PM
Oh, god lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 27, 2011, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2011, 09:24:05 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 27, 2011, 09:16:11 PM
aw guys don't be all

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rage.jpg
lol I can tell what game you jumped in at.

lol yes because I'm not nerd raging i must have jumped in some other game.

:P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 27, 2011, 10:16:39 PM
Although I really wish they hadn't raped the forerunner style, it looks good and I'm not really feeling any animosity.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 27, 2011, 10:18:33 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 27, 2011, 10:16:39 PM
Although I really wish they hadn't raped the forerunner style, it looks good


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Fstaceyn-1.gif&hash=2e4a003a82e47e7643ae4635fce959fa14d08beb)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Oct 27, 2011, 10:18:49 PM
Saw the latest book at Barns and Noble today. Was tempted to get it, but I had to get to class.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 27, 2011, 10:20:52 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 27, 2011, 10:18:33 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 27, 2011, 10:16:39 PM
Although I really wish they hadn't raped the forerunner style, it looks good


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/staceyn-1.gif
You're telling me none of it looks good to you? At all?
All of the new graphics are bad to you?
By the way, I missed you man :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 27, 2011, 10:22:35 PM
lol, no that's what I'm saying. I'm just confused by what you said, you said it looks good when you also say that you wish it wasn't raped.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 27, 2011, 10:25:18 PM
I was referring to the game as a whole.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2011, 11:19:53 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 27, 2011, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2011, 09:24:05 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 27, 2011, 09:16:11 PM
aw guys don't be all

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rage.jpg
lol I can tell what game you jumped in at.

lol yes because I'm not nerd raging i must have jumped in some other game.

:P
No, just your apologist outlook in general. You can't very well give a shit about an experience you never had.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 27, 2011, 11:51:00 PM
I don't see why they didn't just use the Forerunner look from 3. It's much more detailed than in CE, but it keeps the distinctive Forerunner look.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbulk.destructoid.com%2Ful%2F143990-%2FH3_Citadel01-620x.jpg&hash=e63b0ea568943a9b1dbae8cccbfe0a944bd82490)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 29, 2011, 04:53:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc1cg7V058M#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc1cg7V058M#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 29, 2011, 06:56:55 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJXR280wbEg# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJXR280wbEg#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2011, 07:01:52 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?

So, umm...You do know the guy/girl you play as in Halo Reach is not the Master Chief, right? And that Reach is a prequel to Combat Evolved.

Master Chief is currently floating around in space, as seen in the after-the-credits scene in Halo 3. Halo 4 picks up where Halo 3 left off. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 29, 2011, 07:15:25 PM
How could you not know that?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Oct 29, 2011, 11:24:47 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35TbGjt-weA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35TbGjt-weA#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2011, 01:03:10 AM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOmp3HpAGgM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOmp3HpAGgM#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Oct 30, 2011, 01:14:47 AM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kpTvm6CYA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kpTvm6CYA#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 30, 2011, 01:20:11 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2011, 11:19:53 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 27, 2011, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2011, 09:24:05 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 27, 2011, 09:16:11 PM
aw guys don't be all

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/rage.jpg
lol I can tell what game you jumped in at.

lol yes because I'm not nerd raging i must have jumped in some other game.

:P
No, just your apologist outlook in general. You can't very well give a shit about an experience you never had.

Oh don't kill me almighty halo nerd i'm not worthy

*nerd snicker*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 31, 2011, 09:39:17 AM
Alright, enough bashing on each other please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 31, 2011, 06:30:47 PM
LMFAO, jesus christ.


Well if anyone would like to do the firefight challenge today, just send me a message, today is apparently my last day for my gold subscription even though it should've ended on the 28th.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Oct 31, 2011, 10:46:49 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lBkta5wBp4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lBkta5wBp4#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 31, 2011, 11:03:15 PM
I like it
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 31, 2011, 11:05:08 PM
Looking good. can't wait to pick up my preorder.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2011, 01:04:36 AM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Oct 31, 2011, 10:46:49 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lBkta5wBp4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lBkta5wBp4#ws)
Why doesn't Cortana change colour.

._.

Also, that trailer would have been awesome if it wasn't for that ridiculous, redundant Reach recap opening. It's like they're trying to make this seem as if it's "the next Halo game" to people like KirklandSignature.

Spoiler
;D
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KirklandSignature on Nov 03, 2011, 08:42:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2011, 07:01:52 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?

So, umm...You do know the guy/girl you play as in Halo Reach is not the Master Chief, right? And that Reach is a prequel to Combat Evolved.

Master Chief is currently floating around in space, as seen in the after-the-credits scene in Halo 3. Halo 4 picks up where Halo 3 left off. :)

I dont know, the clerk at Gamestop said it was the sequel to Halo 3. Plus I thought the gender of Master Chief was never confirmed. If Halo Reach is a sequel then they retconned the fact that Master Chief was the only Spartan created for the UNSC.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MudButt on Nov 03, 2011, 09:01:13 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Nov 03, 2011, 08:42:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2011, 07:01:52 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?

So, umm...You do know the guy/girl you play as in Halo Reach is not the Master Chief, right? And that Reach is a prequel to Combat Evolved.

Master Chief is currently floating around in space, as seen in the after-the-credits scene in Halo 3. Halo 4 picks up where Halo 3 left off. :)

I dont know, the clerk at Gamestop said it was the sequel to Halo 3. Plus I thought the gender of Master Chief was never confirmed. If Halo Reach is a sequel then they retconned the fact that Master Chief was the only Spartan created for the UNSC.

Halo Reach is a prequel to Combat Evolved like Nightmare Asylum said. Meaning that it's set before the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd game. We're all pretty sure that Master Chief is a guy, or a girl with a deep voice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2011, 09:02:55 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Nov 03, 2011, 08:42:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2011, 07:01:52 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?

So, umm...You do know the guy/girl you play as in Halo Reach is not the Master Chief, right? And that Reach is a prequel to Combat Evolved.

Master Chief is currently floating around in space, as seen in the after-the-credits scene in Halo 3. Halo 4 picks up where Halo 3 left off. :)

I dont know, the clerk at Gamestop said it was the sequel to Halo 3. Plus I thought the gender of Master Chief was never confirmed. If Halo Reach is a sequel then they retconned the fact that Master Chief was the only Spartan created for the UNSC.

Umm, dude...

Reach is the sequel to Halo 3 in the sense that it is the next full game (Wars was a side game and ODST was an expansion), but it is a prequel to the first in terms of story. On the back of the box it even says "Every Legend has a Beginning". Also, Master Chief is a male. His name is John. And Master Chief is one of many Spartans. He is just the last (known) Spartan left at the time the original Halo trilogy took place.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Nov 03, 2011, 09:04:07 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Nov 03, 2011, 08:42:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2011, 07:01:52 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?

So, umm...You do know the guy/girl you play as in Halo Reach is not the Master Chief, right? And that Reach is a prequel to Combat Evolved.

Master Chief is currently floating around in space, as seen in the after-the-credits scene in Halo 3. Halo 4 picks up where Halo 3 left off. :)

I dont know, the clerk at Gamestop said it was the sequel to Halo 3. Plus I thought the gender of Master Chief was never confirmed. If Halo Reach is a sequel then they retconned the fact that Master Chief was the only Spartan created for the UNSC.
Master Chief is male. His name is John.
Reach is a prequel to Halo: CE.
That clerk was an idiot.
There were many Spartans besides John.

EDIT; ninja'd.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KirklandSignature on Nov 04, 2011, 05:54:45 PM
Quote from: Galliruler on Nov 03, 2011, 09:04:07 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Nov 03, 2011, 08:42:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2011, 07:01:52 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?

So, umm...You do know the guy/girl you play as in Halo Reach is not the Master Chief, right? And that Reach is a prequel to Combat Evolved.

Master Chief is currently floating around in space, as seen in the after-the-credits scene in Halo 3. Halo 4 picks up where Halo 3 left off. :)

I dont know, the clerk at Gamestop said it was the sequel to Halo 3. Plus I thought the gender of Master Chief was never confirmed. If Halo Reach is a sequel then they retconned the fact that Master Chief was the only Spartan created for the UNSC.
Master Chief is male. His name is John.
Reach is a prequel to Halo: CE.
That clerk was an idiot.
There were many Spartans besides John.

EDIT; ninja'd.


Ahh I see! So the attack on Reach killed all the Spartans except for John whom wasnt born yet or stationed on another planet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 04, 2011, 06:06:33 PM
Not all of them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 05, 2011, 12:31:33 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Nov 04, 2011, 05:54:45 PM
Quote from: Galliruler on Nov 03, 2011, 09:04:07 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Nov 03, 2011, 08:42:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2011, 07:01:52 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Oct 29, 2011, 06:35:05 PM
Is Master Chief going to be in Halo 4? How will they explain how he survived Reach when at the end, you see the helmet in the field after getting swarmed by enemies?

So, umm...You do know the guy/girl you play as in Halo Reach is not the Master Chief, right? And that Reach is a prequel to Combat Evolved.

Master Chief is currently floating around in space, as seen in the after-the-credits scene in Halo 3. Halo 4 picks up where Halo 3 left off. :)

I dont know, the clerk at Gamestop said it was the sequel to Halo 3. Plus I thought the gender of Master Chief was never confirmed. If Halo Reach is a sequel then they retconned the fact that Master Chief was the only Spartan created for the UNSC.
Master Chief is male. His name is John.
Reach is a prequel to Halo: CE.
That clerk was an idiot.
There were many Spartans besides John.

EDIT; ninja'd.


Ahh I see! So the attack on Reach killed all the Spartans except for John whom wasnt born yet or stationed on another planet.

During Reach, John was performing a space mission. He then makes it to the Pillar of Autumn (the ship you save at the end of Reach). Combat Evolved picks up immediately as Reach is ending.

And there are more Spartans alive, but the UNSC has no way of finding them. Red Team from Halo Wars is a perfect example, as they are currently stranded in space in the Spirit of Fire.

EDIT: Out of boredom and inspiration from a good song, I made another music video last night :) What do you think?

(Beware of Reach spoilers, on the off chance that you're in this thread and never played the game)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLB2OVDh0Qk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLB2OVDh0Qk#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 07, 2011, 09:09:02 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZk7whX97KI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZk7whX97KI#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxQgC47JAVQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxQgC47JAVQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2011, 09:27:47 PM
Looking awesome :D Next Tuesday can't come fast enough.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 07, 2011, 11:47:13 PM
And with a semester project to do, this final week will feel like a year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf5hXE4ovpw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf5hXE4ovpw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 09, 2011, 01:07:49 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhAxndfl8Dg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhAxndfl8Dg#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 09, 2011, 03:14:15 PM
What difficulty level are you guys going to start off with?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Salt The Fries on Nov 09, 2011, 03:15:46 PM
Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 09, 2011, 06:37:44 PM
Legendary as well.

It's almost time to begin the fight all over again  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2011, 09:49:28 PM
Normal, probably. Always start on Normal. Actually, I have yet to do anything higher than that in Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 09, 2011, 10:29:36 PM
And finally an authentic CEA unboxing video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPLOhTj5apo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPLOhTj5apo)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2011, 11:47:54 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pndZd_35U9Q# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pndZd_35U9Q#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 09, 2011, 11:54:49 PM
I think I'm going to start on Normal as well since I'm going to be gawking at every new detail they added in.  I want my frustration to be at minimal levels for the first run.  Then it'll be Legendary right after.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 10, 2011, 12:01:59 AM
Quote from: JaaayDee on Nov 09, 2011, 10:29:36 PM
And finally an authentic CEA unboxing video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPLOhTj5apo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPLOhTj5apo)
That guy get everything, like, a week before release!

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2011, 11:47:54 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pndZd_35U9Q# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pndZd_35U9Q#)
I want to know what Halo tastes like.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 11, 2011, 04:32:05 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgPPaUhO9iY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgPPaUhO9iY#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMhFyA9NYCg# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMhFyA9NYCg#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vtuoizLGUo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vtuoizLGUo#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ZXqt5P7GI# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5ZXqt5P7GI#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpUefV5SkzE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpUefV5SkzE#)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2_z_P9ivgs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2_z_P9ivgs#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 11, 2011, 04:46:34 PM
I think I'm going to try to find the skulls myself this time :)

Oh, anyone else see the Halo: Faith trailer? It came out yesterday. Posted it in the movie's thread.



Also, one other thing. I was reading something online that could explain how master Chief gets his new armor in Halo 4. In Glasslands, which I have yet to read,
Spoiler
There is a Spartan who receives an armor upgrade in a special cryotube through nanotechnology.
[close]
Considering that this book is set post-Halo 3 and is said to tie into Halo 4, that oculd very well explain how that happens.
I really need to read Cryptum and Glasslands.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 11, 2011, 06:38:58 PM
Halo CEA intro:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dcEn_4unn8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dcEn_4unn8#ws)

The entire first mission in Spanish:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZDhUuJ_2wE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZDhUuJ_2wE#ws)

LOL at the Grunts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGvDnpsmj4E#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGvDnpsmj4E#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D1tlrwstSg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D1tlrwstSg#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 12, 2011, 03:46:08 PM
Woah, I know everyone already knows about Faith and Operation Chastity, but check this out: Halo Helljumper.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mN6XnSTO2Y#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mN6XnSTO2Y#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 12, 2011, 04:10:10 PM
Looks like the best of the three.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 12, 2011, 05:44:02 PM
Someone uploaded every single terminal, don't watch if you don't want to be spoiled:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G3TJt7icX4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G3TJt7icX4#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgVAQlBfezQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgVAQlBfezQ#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld130BO4tLc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld130BO4tLc#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhAz2SnUQTQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhAz2SnUQTQ#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3sAky4kTlA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3sAky4kTlA#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXr0_q_Nfl0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXr0_q_Nfl0#ws)

Reconciliation + AOTC gameplay:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjPKZ2h9P6Q#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjPKZ2h9P6Q#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlsxSIc_ZKI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlsxSIc_ZKI#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 13, 2011, 01:41:10 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkIn8oAnT1Y#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkIn8oAnT1Y#ws)

:o no idea if this is real but definitely this is the most legit looking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2011, 02:54:45 PM
As cool as that is, it was confirmed fake on 343 Industries' forums. Check the post by bs angel, she's a 343 employee.
https://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postst41401p2_Halo-4-Alpha-Bulid-on-CEA-Disc.aspx (https://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postst41401p2_Halo-4-Alpha-Bulid-on-CEA-Disc.aspx)


EDIT: Beat Reach again! I am now ready to play Anniversary on Tuesday!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 13, 2011, 10:08:32 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2011, 02:54:45 PM
As cool as that is, it was confirmed fake on 343 Industries' forums. Check the post by bs angel, she's a 343 employee.
https://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postst41401p2_Halo-4-Alpha-Bulid-on-CEA-Disc.aspx (https://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postst41401p2_Halo-4-Alpha-Bulid-on-CEA-Disc.aspx)


EDIT: Beat Reach again! I am now ready to play Anniversary on Tuesday!
Ah well, was a nice looking menu too.

Finished Halo 3 today and I am now ready for CE on tuesday as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 13, 2011, 10:25:44 PM
I should go and beat reach...
I'll do it on Heroic, for kicks
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 13, 2011, 10:43:30 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMfEZntFvyI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMfEZntFvyI#ws)

Awesome trailer incoming I hope.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2011, 11:10:14 PM
Well, I am very intrigued. Going to go check out that website now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 14, 2011, 12:29:58 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 13, 2011, 10:43:30 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMfEZntFvyI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMfEZntFvyI#ws)

Awesome trailer incoming I hope.
Halo 3 Announcement trailer footage on the projection screen... really? Also, what's with all this very non-UNSC looking stuff lately? :l

me no likey.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2011, 12:33:18 AM
Well, that wasn't really a trailer for the game. It was an advertisement for a site commemorating ten years of Halo.

EDIT: I stand corrected
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yVPaI5oRXo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yVPaI5oRXo#ws)

That was really cool! And seeing the whole video, now it makes sense why they were showing Halo 3 and Halo Wars stuff. They were highlighting the whole war.
Really love these live action trailers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 14, 2011, 01:36:31 AM
So I just watched all of the Terminals and may I say holy shit. They were fantastic. So much great backstory with the right amount of history added... and the look into the future actually gave me some optimism for Halo 4... seeing as it fairly well explained who the enemy would be.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2011, 02:58:21 AM
So I uploaded a pic to the living monument.
halolivingmonument.com (http://halolivingmonument.com)
Mine is in Sector H (the gun), and is under the name Nightmare Asylum. Its a simple picture, the past six Halo games, but I think it looks pretty cool. I really can't wait for tomorrow. Should be a ton of nostalgic fun replaying this campaign in modern day graphics, and even though I wasn't really introduced to the series until Halo 3 came out, I feel like I've been there from the beginning. The past ten years have been great as I've believed, finished the fight, took control of the Halo universe, prepared to drop, and remembered Reach. I am now eagerly looking forward to what lies head.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 15, 2011, 11:55:47 AM
Just got Halo CEA and only on the cryo pod but have to say the nostalgia rush is immense.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 15, 2011, 07:37:23 PM
IGN give it a 8/10

http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1212377p1.html (http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1212377p1.html)

I hate that I have to wait until X-mas for this game  :-[.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 15, 2011, 07:51:21 PM
Am on the library now and taking a break to try out Skyrim.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2011, 07:55:42 PM
Can't wait to pick up my copy! Very soon!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 15, 2011, 09:44:08 PM
I really wish I hadn't canceled my pre-orders of the game and the book and I really want both but I'm still not sure I can afford it. :/ It looks so awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 15, 2011, 09:48:49 PM
Keep in mind, this is quite less expensive than the usual price of a new game, so you may be able to get it.

Over here it's only $40 as opposed to a normal $60-70.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Nov 15, 2011, 10:12:30 PM
IGN gave MW3 a 9 and they gave Halo CE an 8.5

I've lost all faith in their reviews.....   >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 15, 2011, 10:29:40 PM
8.0, actually. And it's a 10 year old game with an admirable grapical touch-up. There're bugs and annoying issues like brutal framerate drops they should have fixed but ignored labeling them as 'nostalgia'. I'm not a big IGN review fan, but an 8 is completely fair... you just sound like a whiney COD flamer, so if you would please...

You act like they're rating Halo CE alone. Go back and read their review at the time of its release .



In other news, Adam Kovic of Inside Gaming was told back at HaloFest by Frank O'Connor that Halo 4 was initially going to have no multiplayer at all.

...

Even if you're a campaign only gamer, you know that wouldn't be a Halo game by today's standards (est 2004...). The importance it has for the series is f**king monumental, how in the hell did they ever even consider releasing a Halo game (nevermind it being labeled the Halo 4) with no MP? This is ridiculous, they're lucky that this hasn't been something they've been willing to talk about with everybody... because now I'm just expecting some lucklaster tacked on stuff like a Halo: Reach multiplayer expansion.


...And please don't get me started on their hesitation to comment on a new engine/grapics for Halo 4 instead of recycling Reach's...

I'll link that Q&A podcast and the time the comment is at (these things have been like 2 and a half hours) as soon as I find it. And Adam Kovic (Dead Pixel)? Dude never bullshits, and he's spoken with Frank O'Connor on many occasions... and all of those occasions were edit-heavy.

/disgruntledfanboymode
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 15, 2011, 11:59:45 PM
Anyone down for some co-op? 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 16, 2011, 12:02:12 AM
If I had the game I'd be down, I'll probably have it later today
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2011, 01:53:29 AM
I beat the first three levels and found all three of the terminals. Haven't found any skulls.
The terminals are very, very intriguing, especially the third one. I really can't wait to find the rest.

So yeah, I'm happy with my purchase :) Can't wait to beat it and then try out the new maps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 16, 2011, 06:06:47 PM
Don't know about everyone else but these skulls are really hard to find, only gotten the Mythic and Famine skulls so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2011, 08:29:53 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 16, 2011, 06:06:47 PM
Don't know about everyone else but these skulls are really hard to find, only gotten the Mythic and Famine skulls so far.

How are you doing with terminals? Only played the first three levels here, and all three were fairly easy to find. Awesome videos, too.

Unfortunately I won't be able to play CEA tonight, but I'm hoping to get a level or two in tomorrow, and then beat it over the weekend. Then I'll go skull hunting and play the new maps :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 17, 2011, 03:06:49 AM
Some of this stuff is just incredible:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZWTDh0icZU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZWTDh0icZU#)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC1v5W5k5XQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC1v5W5k5XQ#)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbBeHDzFf-U# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbBeHDzFf-U#)

They nailed one of my favorite themes: 0:53 to 1:40. I love how they put an original spin on it with some of the choir and string arrangement, sounds fantastic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JaaayDee on Nov 17, 2011, 02:17:41 PM
Too bad the new singing sounds like utter shit.  Made me switch back to classic after the first two levels.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 17, 2011, 06:11:12 PM
I've had it on classic music from the get go, once you've listened to Martin O'Donnell there is no substitute.

One thing i've noticed is that the new sound effects are way to loud and usually drown out the music and sometimes the dialog as well, if you want to hear anything don't touch the rocket launcher, things a beast.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2011, 08:29:53 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 16, 2011, 06:06:47 PM
Don't know about everyone else but these skulls are really hard to find, only gotten the Mythic and Famine skulls so far.

How are you doing with terminals? Only played the first three levels here, and all three were fairly easy to find. Awesome videos, too.

Only found five of them, seen the one on the library but i'd have had to backtrack to get it so didn't get it incase more flood appeared.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 17, 2011, 08:23:21 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 17, 2011, 06:11:12 PM
Only found five of them, seen the one on the library but i'd have had to backtrack to get it so didn't get it incase more flood appeared.

Ahh, makes sense. I just beat level four and found that terminal as well. Probably won't be getting on anymore today or tomorrow, so I guess I'll have to beat the next six over the weekend.

Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 17, 2011, 06:11:12 PM
I've had it on classic music from the get go, once you've listened to Martin O'Donnell there is no substitute.

Not saying its better than Marty, but did you hear the Halo Legends music? That was excellent. As was Halo Wars'music
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 17, 2011, 09:39:40 PM
Yeah, at least as far as the original musical stuff goes, it's in the right hands to be passed to... though I doubt we'll get something as iconic as the Covenant theme, Truth & Reconciliation Suite/Behold A Pale Horse, etc.

Then again, Stephen Rippy did an amazing job with Halo Wars', they should get him back for some collaboration.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 17, 2011, 09:42:24 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGLWnV6Oq2s#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGLWnV6Oq2s#ws)

So good...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 17, 2011, 09:59:56 PM
It's all just so delicious...

Personal favorite:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru81XpuF4iE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru81XpuF4iE#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 19, 2011, 09:23:55 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 17, 2011, 09:59:56 PMIt's all just so delicious...

Personal favorite:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru81XpuF4iE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru81XpuF4iE#ws)
Jesus, that was beautiful. :o :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2011, 10:02:09 PM
I'm nearing the end of Keys in CEA and just found the terminal (the ifrst one I found since level four) and wow, that was amazing. Like, really great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 23, 2011, 10:15:49 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2011, 10:02:09 PM
I'm nearing the end of Keys in CEA and just found the terminal (the ifrst one I found since level four) and wow, that was amazing. Like, really great.
Yea it was emotional, seems like a homage to Keyes transformation in The Flood.
I've found all the terminals and there is a very nice secret terminal on waypoint if you collect them all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2011, 10:45:14 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 23, 2011, 10:15:49 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2011, 10:02:09 PM
I'm nearing the end of Keys in CEA and just found the terminal (the ifrst one I found since level four) and wow, that was amazing. Like, really great.
Yea it was emotional, seems like a homage to Keyes transformation in The Flood.
I've found all the terminals and there is a very nice secret terminal on waypoint if you collect them all.

Had no clue about the Waypoint terminal. That's awesome. I just found the one on The Maw. So that means I'm missing the ones on levels five through eight. I'll probably find them when I start skull hunting, though. Right now I just want to finish up the last level and then try the new maps.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 25, 2011, 11:18:09 PM
In CEA multiplayer, can you customise your Spartan as you can in Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 25, 2011, 11:38:53 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 25, 2011, 11:18:09 PM
In CEA multiplayer, can you customise your Spartan as you can in Reach?

CEA's multiplayer Is Reach's multiplayer. The even hive you a code in the box so that you can access the new maps off the Reach disc. So yeah, same exact customization as Reach, because your info is the same on both discs :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 26, 2011, 12:13:33 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 25, 2011, 11:38:53 PMCEA's multiplayer Is Reach's multiplayer. The even hive you a code in the box so that you can access the new maps off the Reach disc. So yeah, same exact customization as Reach, because your info is the same on both discs :)

So with this code you get the six maps that came on the disc as well as the maps that's on Reach? But you don't need the Reach disk to begin with to do this, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 26, 2011, 01:42:27 AM
Just gave Human Weakness from Halo Evolutions another read. First time reading anything Halo in about a year, but I loved this story so much.  Really adds a lot of depth to Cortana's character in the time spent between Halo 2 and Halo 3, while setting up for where the future could take the series. Also picked up on a line that made me think a lot about the ending of Halo Reach.

Quote from: Laufey on Nov 26, 2011, 12:13:33 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 25, 2011, 11:38:53 PMCEA's multiplayer Is Reach's multiplayer. The even hive you a code in the box so that you can access the new maps off the Reach disc. So yeah, same exact customization as Reach, because your info is the same on both discs :)

So with this code you get the six maps that came on the disc as well as the maps that's on Reach? But you don't need the Reach disk to begin with to do this, right?
No, the code is just the seven new maps. So from the CEA disc, you can access just the seven new maps. From the Reach disc, you can access the default maps, the CEA maps (once you put the code in), and the maps from the two DLC packs, should you choose to buy the DLC. But say one person is playing with the Reach disc, and the other is playing with the CEA disc, they can play together, but are limited to just the seven new maps.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 26, 2011, 03:48:42 AM
Anyone picked up Glasslands yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 26, 2011, 03:51:58 AM
It's out? Sheeeeit, now that I just finished reading a book, I can jump right onto that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 26, 2011, 03:59:30 AM
Pretty saw it was released same day as CEA.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 26, 2011, 03:06:19 PM
Haven't read Cryptum or Glasslands yet, but I'm hoping to get hem both for or around Christmas.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 26, 2011, 03:30:19 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 26, 2011, 01:42:27 AMNo, the code is just the seven new maps. So from the CEA disc, you can access just the seven new maps. From the Reach disc, you can access the default maps, the CEA maps (once you put the code in), and the maps from the two DLC packs, should you choose to buy the DLC. But say one person is playing with the Reach disc, and the other is playing with the CEA disc, they can play together, but are limited to just the seven new maps.

Thanks for sorting it out, man. I'm a little disappointed there were only six (not counting FF here) maps with the CEA. Guess I'll have to get my hands on Reach as well to mix things up a little.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 27, 2011, 09:04:41 AM
I beat the campaign on Legendary Frak yeah :laugh:
Oh man, I loved that the scene where Johnson hugs the elite was back.
They gave it a little twist this time though, instead of the Elite grabbing Johnson's ass Johnson grabs its ass and the elite gets an o shit face.
I dont have to spoiler stuff about whats essentially a ten year old game right?  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 27, 2011, 02:11:56 PM
I don't think spoiler tags matter much, except for the terminals. :P

Speaking of which, I still need four more of those.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 28, 2011, 04:43:16 AM
Got all the terminals and skulls today.
Just gotta do all those extra achievements now
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MudButt on Nov 28, 2011, 06:19:27 AM
I played the first level of this game and I haven't played it since the day after it's release date. I need to play it again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 28, 2011, 11:26:24 PM
I don't think I'll be getting the 'new' Combat Evolved as I have an operational and still fun orgional version. Sure it lacks all the new stuff but I'd rather wait till the return of the Chief in his next sequel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 28, 2011, 11:32:28 PM
If you're not getting the game, you should at least check out the Terminals. Based on the six that I found so far, they tell a ton of awesome things about the Halo universe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 28, 2011, 11:34:31 PM
Youtube is a magical place.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Nov 29, 2011, 01:42:07 AM
This is pretty funny:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKU4CZhHfVc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKU4CZhHfVc#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 02, 2011, 02:24:38 AM
If you pause this video at 1:10
http://www.spike.com/video-clips/trocjb/vga-revealed-game-of-the-year-revealed (http://www.spike.com/video-clips/trocjb/vga-revealed-game-of-the-year-revealed)

you get this picture from the E3 trailer.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zimg.eu%2Fi%2F271502622&hash=9dfc26fa8c93d2a79cfb91915e4b48c7f4c93ebf)

Fan's on the Waypoint forums are speculating that that could be a hint that halo 4 may show up at the VGAs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 03, 2011, 12:52:08 AM
There would probably be more publicity around it saying that there would be a trailer at the VGAs like they did with Reach, but then again, Skyrim was a complete out-of-the blue and that's part of a hugely popular franchise.



http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1213881p1.html (http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1213881p1.html)

Mostly same old, same old and 'no shit', but a little bit more clarification... and a bit of Cortana talk.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Dec 03, 2011, 09:01:13 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICDnykh71PM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICDnykh71PM#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Dec 03, 2011, 10:30:21 PM
Ooh, me gusta
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 04, 2011, 07:20:17 PM
Picked up Glasslands today. Will get to it once I've finished Dune. From the blurb on the back, it sounds very very interesting. I've haven't really read up on it much like I did Cryptum so it should be surprising to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 04, 2011, 07:24:46 PM
Let us know how it is. I've heard mixed things about the portrayal of
Spoiler
Halsey
[close]
, but overall everything has sounded pretty good.

I'm hoping to get Cryptum and Glasslands for Christmas. Really can't wait to check them out!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 05, 2011, 07:55:54 PM
Just picked up Glasslands today. Just based on the synopsis and info dropped, this is what I've wanted for so long.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 05, 2011, 08:04:05 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 05, 2011, 07:55:54 PM
Just picked up Glasslands today. Just based on the synopsis and info dropped, this is what I've wanted for so long.

And just tihnk. It isn't just one book, it is that start of a series ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 05, 2011, 09:32:12 PM
Ha, I'm probably going to be reading into it so closely, eagerly looking for ties to Halo 4. All the stuff about
Spoiler
Thel entering the position of a Sangheli diplomat gets me all excited.
[close]

I really want to see the Elites and other races return in Halo 4's story. It's go big or go home at this point for the story, so they've gotta put the entire Galaxy at risk again, and in a big way. They can't call it Halo 4 and simply make it a more intimate story; they can have the more intimate qualities and still keep it at scale level 'Grand', as the series (Halo 1-2/ODST-3/Reach/Wars) has so far. ODST did an amazing job at this, being the first one without the matters being on an interstellar level, but it all still felt important because you were a soldier looking for your [particularly well-characterized] squad who had been sent on an important skirmish, not a godsent superhero attempting to stop the galaxy's greatest forces like Master Chief is.

Master Chief and Cortana's adventures need to stay grand and interstellar with plenty of supporting characters; if 343 wants to amp up the personal drama therein, all the more power to them, that'd be great-- they just have to make sure not to lose what made the previous three games featuring Master Chief and the Arbiter so special... they have to make Halo 3 not look like a stopping point, as I was so pleased with. Because as it is, it looks like this is the start of a new trilogy, not the continuation of a saga as the '4' should mean.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Anonymous684 on Dec 05, 2011, 10:10:47 PM
I've been in a Halo mood, think im gonna pop in Reach or 3 tonight!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 06, 2011, 02:06:00 AM
Hey, does anyone need any more of the telephone things from ODST? I need a few more (less than 10, I believe), and was wondering if anyone wants to go hunting for the remaining ones some time.

Also, Hicks, we need to finish up our Wars co-op some time! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Dec 06, 2011, 03:28:08 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 06, 2011, 02:06:00 AM
Hey, does anyone need any more of the telephone things from ODST? I need a few more (less than 10, I believe), and was wondering if anyone wants to go hunting for the remaining ones some time.

Also, Hicks, we need to finish up our Wars co-op some time! :D

I need like three more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 06, 2011, 03:34:23 PM
I have them all.

*smug grin*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Purebreedalien on Dec 06, 2011, 03:36:55 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Fkym-assets%2Fentries%2Ficons%2Foriginal%2F000%2F007%2F508%2Fwatch-out-we-got-a-badass-over-here-meme.png%3F1320774627&hash=4318c9f8e5ef0df9942558daca6bee01d40fa169)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 06, 2011, 03:38:10 PM
Damn straight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 06, 2011, 10:35:15 PM
So I just put my seven terminal codes into Waypoint. I absolutely love that new addition to Waypoint. Especially because the Anniversary codes are categorized as "Alpha Halo", which makes me think that Halo 4 and other games could possibly have codes under other titles.

The awesome Forerunner styled code-entering keyboard looks awesome as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 07, 2011, 01:44:45 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 06, 2011, 03:34:23 PM
I have them all.

*smug grin*
8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 07, 2011, 03:14:34 PM
I know we do! When I'm in at my new place and settled we'll have to finish. I've only got BF3 with me atm. Also, I need a few telephones too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 07, 2011, 09:19:41 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 07, 2011, 03:14:34 PM
I know we do! When I'm in at my new place and settled we'll have to finish. I've only got BF3 with me atm. Also, I need a few telephones too.

All right. When you get everything all settled, just let me know :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Anonymous684 on Dec 08, 2011, 02:37:45 AM
I would really love to bring back Halo:Reach nights!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 08, 2011, 02:39:08 AM
Agreed. Would be a lot of fun. Although, if it were to be on Saturdays again, I'm not sure how often I would be able to make it.

EDIT: Did anyone see the new app that's coming out on the tenth? Halo ATLAS.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-12-08-halo-atlas-app-out-this-week (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-12-08-halo-atlas-app-out-this-week)

Personally, I am not a fan. Sounds like a waste of five bucks to me. Plus, it takes out a lot of the fun of multiplayer. Don't think it would ever run on my second generation iPod Touch, anyways.
I'm more than content with Waypoint.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 09, 2011, 09:04:34 AM
It's basically just a mobile Halo Waypoint.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 10, 2011, 04:16:17 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 09, 2011, 09:04:34 AM
It's basically just a mobile Halo Waypoint.

No, mobile Waypoint is free. ATLAS is the thing that connects with you while playing the game and constantly updates with information such as teammate and weapon locations.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 14, 2011, 09:24:55 AM
Just watched all of Anniversary's cutscenes...

...if the same people involved in the animation of this are working on Halo 4, I want nothing to do with it. Cortana's lip-sync in particular seemed dated by 2 generations. When the animation is actually better in a game 10 years old, that is a very bad sign.

And please don't get me started on the cinematography. Do not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Dec 14, 2011, 12:21:51 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 14, 2011, 09:24:55 AMAnd please don't get me started on the cinematography. Do not.

Wouldn't that be the same as in the old game? They've just updated the graphics, haven't they?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 14, 2011, 12:34:52 PM
No, they've changed a lot in that field as well. Some are recreations, but most aren't. They often can't even keep up with the characters (literally, the characters fall out of frame and the camera tries to keep up)... or they're just stiff and dull...

Aside from a few dutch angles, it's like somebody did these in Theater Mode.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 15, 2011, 01:54:57 AM
Another look at one one of the pieces of concept art from Halo 4. Certainly interesting, I'll have to say that.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2F0903%2Fdtjaaaamjsl%2F1up%2Fcpda11-33.jpg&hash=b4b7167c51741bbbd9a416bebdd3fd4958148cd4)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 15, 2011, 01:59:57 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 15, 2011, 01:54:57 AM
Another look at one one of the pieces of concept art from Halo 4. Certainly interesting, I'll have to say that.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/dtjaaaamjsl/1up/cpda11-33.jpg
My thoughts? ONI has been on that planetoid for a long time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 15, 2011, 02:07:25 AM
If that's the case, that could certainly open up a bunch of interesting possibilities, that's for sure. I originally though that MC and Cortana would be pretty alone for the most part in this game, but this concept art is making me think otherwise.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 15, 2011, 02:28:55 AM
If they were going to be stand alone as it would seem to have initially implied, I'd have to cry myself to sleep. Full ONI/UNSC occupation sounds... amazing.

That may be the first nice thing I've said about Halo "4".

Also, looking back at this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAKmu2yn3Fk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAKmu2yn3Fk#ws)

It looks like either the occupation is starting or already begun. Starting would be very cool as well... but then there's the mystery of all of those destroyed ships floating around the interior entrance...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 15, 2011, 02:38:30 AM
Intriguing concepts indeed.

Then, there is the mystery of that crashed ship from CEA's terminals. I forget which terminal it was, but the ship that crashed on the rings. Didn't look like anything Human, Forerunner, or Covenant.
Maybe something like this:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsuvudu.com%2Ffiles%2F2011%2F07%2Fbear-primordium.jpg&hash=68580783d056bf977a73c5811ea596f8774a399f)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 15, 2011, 08:31:26 PM
IIRC I heard somewhere that the cover art for the trilogy was all Halo 4 concept art.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 15, 2011, 10:38:38 PM
Yeah, it is. You read Cryptum, right? If so, were there ships like the ones on Primordium's cover in that book? Because I believe I saw something similar in one of CEA's terminals.

And speaking of terminals, the one of The Library is driving me crazy. Its the last one I have to find, and I know where it isn(I ended up googling the last three terminals), but I just can't seem to get it. I thought it was on the top floor, I made it to the end of the level, accidentally found a skull, and then noticed the terminal was underneath me. And it doesn't help that there are no rally points in CE, so now I'm going to have to play through it again. 
Oh well, its going to be all the more worth it when I finally find it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Dec 16, 2011, 02:33:07 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 15, 2011, 10:38:38 PM


And speaking of terminals, the one of The Library is driving me crazy. Its the last one I have to find, and I know where it isn(I ended up googling the last three terminals), but I just can't seem to get it. I thought it was on the top floor, I made it to the end of the level, accidentally found a skull, and then noticed the terminal was underneath me. And it doesn't help that there are no rally points in CE, so now I'm going to have to play through it again. 
Oh well, its going to be all the more worth it when I finally find it.
:laugh: thats exactly what happened to me, what you need to do is when you go into the big chamber and can see that terminal across from you, go right and keep jumping over the walls to reach it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 16, 2011, 02:39:25 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Dec 16, 2011, 02:33:07 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 15, 2011, 10:38:38 PM


And speaking of terminals, the one of The Library is driving me crazy. Its the last one I have to find, and I know where it isn(I ended up googling the last three terminals), but I just can't seem to get it. I thought it was on the top floor, I made it to the end of the level, accidentally found a skull, and then noticed the terminal was underneath me. And it doesn't help that there are no rally points in CE, so now I'm going to have to play through it again. 
Oh well, its going to be all the more worth it when I finally find it.
:laugh: thats exactly what happened to me, what you need to do is when you go into the big chamber and can see that terminal across from you, go right and keep jumping over the walls to reach it.

Yeah, but I ended up going up all three elevators for whatever reason, and when I jumped the walls, it lead me to a skull that I had no idea was there :D Then I looked down, saw the terminal on the floor below, and sat there on the verge of tears ;) :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 16, 2011, 03:40:22 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 15, 2011, 02:38:30 AM
Then, there is the mystery of that crashed ship from CEA's terminals. I forget which terminal it was, but the ship that crashed on the rings.
I always thought that the encasement that Guilty Spark had built around it looked a lot like the structure you enter that you encounter The Flood in...

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedian.com%2Fimages%2Fc%2Fc4%2FAlien_ship_sarcophagus.png&hash=0ba475de7ef67e4f8bc6f199e9c0c24e20e0ed07)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F9ae9ceb39a5aa2812ae5dc34c6343e2c.png&hash=45847f091ed4731468cd16d4013b770233f91a5a)

Like it had just been swallowed by the earth over countless years.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 17, 2011, 03:35:35 AM
Hmm, could be that too. Going to have to check out the terminals again. Probably watch all eleven in order, once I finally get the Library's.

Edit: I got the last terminal, and gave them all another watch. I think you're right about the "crashed ship".

And the eleventh terminal was an excellent Halo 2 tie in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 18, 2011, 09:18:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTv6tWI9gZQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTv6tWI9gZQ#ws)

Lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Dec 18, 2011, 09:33:01 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 18, 2011, 09:18:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTv6tWI9gZQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTv6tWI9gZQ#ws)

Lol
Oh god, that was great. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 18, 2011, 09:56:48 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 18, 2011, 09:18:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTv6tWI9gZQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTv6tWI9gZQ#ws)

Lol
Ahhh, so true :D That was great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 24, 2011, 11:11:15 AM
Right - I've started reading Glasslands. Really enjoying it so far. A lot better than Cole Protocol.

Gonna order CEA now too. Sick of missing out on the Halo action. All my Halo's are still at the old house.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Dec 26, 2011, 12:48:55 AM
Just played through CEA on co-op with a friend. It feels so good to play it again after all these years. The new graphics looked great, even though there were a few design choices I didn't agree with. But nothing that could take away from the experience.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Dec 27, 2011, 11:39:45 PM
I got CEA for X-mas and I really enjoy it. It took me a while to get used too since I haven't played a Halo game in over a year and I still can't help the fact that I feel like the enjoy the original CE better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 30, 2011, 06:32:18 PM
My copy came in the post the yesterday too. Haven't put it in yet but I'm looking forward to it. I'm addicted to Glasslands. Really enjoying it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 30, 2011, 07:36:40 PM
Glad to hear you're liking Glasslands. I read some bad reviews, but most of them sounded like nitpicking. I hope to pick up Cryptum and Glasslands soon, but I'm not sure how soon it will be...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 02, 2012, 02:46:59 PM
I finished Glasslands a few days ago. It's definitely the start of a series. By that, I mean there is a lot of setup and not much action compared to all the other Halo novels. Which isn't a bad thing, don't get me wrong. I thought Cole Protocol sucked ass and I thoroughly enjoyed Glasslands more. You can certainly tell it was a woman writing this. Far less detail on the technical stuff and more focus on the morality. Which isn't a gender stereotype so sorry if it comes across as one, it's just in my experience of reading sci-fi tie-ins, the woman authors are usually much better at inner-character work and it shows here.

It makes me feel bad because I never considered any of the issues during the first series. I was just all for the Spartans saving humanity and not really considering the implications of it all.

Can't wait for the series to get some steam.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 03, 2012, 06:19:10 AM
So how are you guys liking H: CEA?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 03, 2012, 11:25:07 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jan 03, 2012, 06:19:10 AM
So how are you guys liking H: CEA?

I really enjoyed the redone campaign, and found that the terminals gave some awesome insight. And let's not forget the multiplayer. These remake maps are some of Reach's best, I think.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jan 03, 2012, 11:41:24 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwEfLl2RhVM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwEfLl2RhVM#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:04:07 AM
I've only just started playing Halo again, I've always enjoyed it for some reason. I got the 3rd one free with my xbox 360  ;D
Whats the 4th one like ?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:06:44 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:04:07 AM
I've only just started playing Halo again, I've always enjoyed it for some reason. I got the 3rd one free with my xbox 360  ;D
Whats the 4th one like ?

Reach is amazing. Especially the ending...oh, the ending. So epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:23:47 AM
Quote from: Spartan113 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:06:44 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:04:07 AM
I've only just started playing Halo again, I've always enjoyed it for some reason. I got the 3rd one free with my xbox 360  ;D
Whats the 4th one like ?

Reach is amazing. Especially the ending...oh, the ending. So epic.

Good cause I'm most likely to get it  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:35:20 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:23:47 AM
Quote from: Spartan113 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:06:44 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:04:07 AM
I've only just started playing Halo again, I've always enjoyed it for some reason. I got the 3rd one free with my xbox 360  ;D
Whats the 4th one like ?

Reach is amazing. Especially the ending...oh, the ending. So epic.

Good cause I'm most likely to get it  ;D

Awesome. Hope you like it as much as I did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:47:03 AM
Quote from: Spartan113 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:35:20 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:23:47 AM
Quote from: Spartan113 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:06:44 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:04:07 AM
I've only just started playing Halo again, I've always enjoyed it for some reason. I got the 3rd one free with my xbox 360  ;D
Whats the 4th one like ?

Reach is amazing. Especially the ending...oh, the ending. So epic.

Good cause I'm most likely to get it  ;D

Awesome. Hope you like it as much as I did.

It'll probably only last a day or two for me, I'm a fast gamer  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 04, 2012, 09:41:28 PM
Just keep in mind that, despite being the next full game, Halo Reach is not a continuation of Halo 3, but a prequel leading up to the first game. You play as a different character. Its a really amazing game.
There is an actual Halo 4 with Master Chief coming out this year, though :)

And if you ever get the chance, you should try out Halo 3 ODST (my personal favorite) and Halo Wars as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Jan 05, 2012, 01:50:49 AM
I like Master Chief, he suits the game (Well no duh since he was made for it  ::) :D) I might have to play the first one, it has been like a million years since I played it. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 05, 2012, 02:10:20 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 05, 2012, 01:50:49 AM
I like Master Chief, he suits the game (Well no duh since he was made for it  ::) :D) I might have to play the first one, it has been like a million years since I played it. :-\

Try the remake out. Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary. Its updated to look all pretty like Reach, but plays the same way it did back in 2001.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Jan 05, 2012, 02:11:55 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 05, 2012, 02:10:20 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 05, 2012, 01:50:49 AM
I like Master Chief, he suits the game (Well no duh since he was made for it  ::) :D) I might have to play the first one, it has been like a million years since I played it. :-\

Try the remake out. Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary. Its updated to look all pretty like Reach, but plays the same way it did back in 2001.

hmmm another game to play on my list  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 08, 2012, 09:32:11 PM
Better look at two more pieces of Halo 4 concept art! Really, really liking what I'm seeing here!

http://translate.google.it/translate?hl=it&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halouniverse.it%2F2012%2F01%2Fdue-concept-in-alta-definizione-per-halo-4%2F (http://translate.google.it/translate?hl=it&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halouniverse.it%2F2012%2F01%2Fdue-concept-in-alta-definizione-per-halo-4%2F)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 08, 2012, 09:48:49 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 08, 2012, 09:32:11 PMBetter look at two more pieces of Halo 4 concept art! Really, really liking what I'm seeing here!

http://translate.google.it/translate?hl=it&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halouniverse.it%2F2012%2F01%2Fdue-concept-in-alta-definizione-per-halo-4%2F (http://translate.google.it/translate?hl=it&sl=it&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halouniverse.it%2F2012%2F01%2Fdue-concept-in-alta-definizione-per-halo-4%2F)
Interestinc concept art. That whole in the ground in the second picture reminds me very much of "the Ark" they opened on Earth in Halo 3.

The smaller object that's shining its headlight on one of the bigger ships looks like it could be some sort of Sentinel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 08, 2012, 10:11:59 PM
That was actually the Portal on Earth in Halo 3, and the portal led them to the Ark. But yeah, I see the similarity. Most people are thinking that either it is a simple opening to the inside of the planet (like the Shield World in Halo Wars), or that it is a Portal (like the one on Earth) that leads somewhere else in the galaxy.

And I'm really hoping that that is a Sentinel. I always liked them (especially in Halo 2 and Halo Wars when there was a lot of variety). I would love to see some new types.
Especially the Strato-Sentinel, which was supposed to be in Halo 3, but was cut.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F4%2F48%2FStratosentinel.jpg&hash=6c984430b2a99bf20f5c3f15bb7525013776b508)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 08, 2012, 10:45:50 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 08, 2012, 10:11:59 PMThat was actually the Portal on Earth in Halo 3, and the portal led them to the Ark.

Yeah, I didn't really knew what to call it, hence the ". :D

Would be fun if some of the Sentinels from Ghost of Onyx where to show in the games as well. Those were pretty damn deadly if I remember correctly, even taking out space ships.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 08, 2012, 11:57:28 PM
I don't remember the specifics of GoO (been a while since i read it) but yeah, I think you're right. Those Sentinels were very cool indeed. :)

While we're at it, I want to see more variety in the Flood as well. Since we're going to be on a Forerunner structure, it is all but confirmed that the Flood will be in it. The first episode in Halo Legends showed a lot of cool new Flood concepts. Oh, and then there's this guy, that almost made it into Halo 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76QTdEhLaBk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76QTdEhLaBk#) Would be soo cool to have a Juggernaut.

Also, I would love to see some Engineers as well. They were in the three most recent games (playing a huge role in ODST), and were in some of the books, too. They are actually Forerunner creations, so it would make sense to have them in the game, even if the rest of the Covenant isn't.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jan 09, 2012, 03:42:13 PM
Would anybody be interested in playing Halo 3? This is the only Halo game I have that works and I'm hosting this possibly with Nightmare Asylum and Prime113. If so, send a request to Ghost R1der 20.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 09, 2012, 08:54:26 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Jan 09, 2012, 03:42:13 PM
Would anybody be interested in playing Halo 3? This is the only Halo game I have that works and I'm hosting this possibly with Nightmare Asylum and Prime113. If so, send a request to Ghost R1der 20.

Hell yeah, man. You know I'm in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Jan 10, 2012, 04:31:33 AM
Should I play Halo reach now, or wait till halo 4 comes out cause I've heard of a halo 4 somewhere.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 10, 2012, 05:07:08 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 10, 2012, 04:31:33 AM
Should I play Halo reach now, or wait till halo 4 comes out cause I've heard of a halo 4 somewhere.

You should play Halo: Reach now!!! Halo 4 won't be coming out until at least next year. As in 2013.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Jan 10, 2012, 05:10:43 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Jan 10, 2012, 05:07:08 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 10, 2012, 04:31:33 AM
Should I play Halo reach now, or wait till halo 4 comes out cause I've heard of a halo 4 somewhere.

You should play Halo: Reach now!!! Halo 4 won't be coming out until at least next year. As in 2013.

Good  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Salt The Fries on Jan 10, 2012, 07:30:53 AM
Yes, Halo: Reach is an excellent game, Halo 3: ODST has somewhat short but excellent campaign too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 10, 2012, 07:32:12 AM
Quote from: Salt The Fries on Jan 10, 2012, 07:30:53 AM
Yes, Halo: Reach is an excellent game, Halo 3: ODST has somewhat short but excellent campaign too.

Ahh, that is very true. ODST always slips my mind for some reason.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Jan 10, 2012, 07:33:04 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Jan 10, 2012, 07:32:12 AM
Quote from: Salt The Fries on Jan 10, 2012, 07:30:53 AM
Yes, Halo: Reach is an excellent game, Halo 3: ODST has somewhat short but excellent campaign too.

Ahh, that is very true. ODST always slips my mind for some reason.

Yeah, it does seem like a short game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 10, 2012, 07:28:41 PM
ODST, despite being short, was without a doubt my favorite Halo campaign.

Quote from: Prime113 on Jan 10, 2012, 05:07:08 AM
Quote from: fry1236 on Jan 10, 2012, 04:31:33 AM
Should I play Halo reach now, or wait till halo 4 comes out cause I've heard of a halo 4 somewhere.

You should play Halo: Reach now!!! Halo 4 won't be coming out until at least next year. As in 2013.

I would definitely recommend Reach. Its an excellent game. Also, Halo 4 comes out in 2012, but not until the end of the year.

EDIT: I forgot...Halo Primordium came out a few days ago. Anyone pick it up?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Jan 11, 2012, 02:28:57 AM
Awesome, It gives me time to play reach  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 11, 2012, 04:14:17 PM
I'll start playing ODST once I finish Just Cause 2. I just recently got a new Gold subscription ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MudButt on Jan 11, 2012, 06:37:10 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jan 11, 2012, 04:14:17 PM
I'll start playing ODST once I finish Just Cause 2. I just recently got a new Gold subscription ;D

My prayers have been answered...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 11, 2012, 09:17:13 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 10, 2012, 07:28:41 PM
EDIT: I forgot...Halo Primordium came out a few days ago. Anyone pick it up?

Yep. Just gotta finish this Stargate book before I get to it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 12, 2012, 06:10:50 PM
Not sure if this is old news or not, but Halo: Faith was shut down by Microsoft. So, no release for that. They did say that they would send the script to any interested fans.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 12, 2012, 06:19:57 PM
I didn't know that... :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 12, 2012, 06:24:05 PM
Guess it's not then.

I read more about it. Here you guys go "As stated in the interview:

Microsoft opened communication with us as our teaser was ready to roll out late Summer 2011. As a result, distribution was lost. Naturally we respect Microsoft's right to retain control over their brand. This was out of our hands, and we could not reveal this information until a specific time.

We have been presented with major feature film opportunities as a result of this project and our work on BioShock. We would like to thank all of you for helping us get there, and encourage you to follow the many other Halo fan films in production.

At request, we will provide the script for any interested fans. Please e-mail halofaithmovie@gmail.com with the subject line "Screenplay" to read Halo: Faith in full.

EDIT: After thinking about it for for a minute, us fans got the complete f**k. I mean, these guys now get to move on and go into feature films, while we get shit. I wonder if they even fought for their right to distribute this. I bet Microsoft just dangled that "Feature film oppurtunity" right out there and they hopped on it as fast as they could. AGHHH!  >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jan 12, 2012, 06:44:03 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Jan 12, 2012, 06:10:50 PM
Not sure if this is old news or not, but Halo: Faith was shut down by Microsoft. So, no release for that. They did say that they would send the script to any interested fans.

That's a shame. I'd like to see that script though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nope on Jan 12, 2012, 06:44:43 PM
While it's kinda sad that Halo Faith won't be releasing, good to hear that they're going on to bigger and better things.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 12, 2012, 08:43:13 PM
Yeah, the guys behind Halo: Faith are really starting to piss me off. They just admitted to selling us out. As in, they didn't even fight for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 12, 2012, 08:44:37 PM
This really sucks...
Its a friggin fan video, why not just let them release it as such.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 12, 2012, 08:50:45 PM
Some people believe the story was starting to get to close to the games, so Microsoft flexed their muscle. The actual people behind Halo: Faith aren't saying.

There is a petition online, haven't found the link yet, though. But, the Halo: Faith guys don't want to release this thing. Faith was just a big, expensive demo tape to them. I jokingly commented on their FB page, that when they make this "Feature film opportunity" that, when the credits begin to roll on said movie, the first thing they should say is "Dedicated to the fans and followers of Halo: Faith - You made us what we are."

For some reason, this is just really pissing me off today.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 12, 2012, 09:08:15 PM
Well that's an intense load of horseshit. I wonder how Frankie, who seems to be all about the community, will defend MS on this one... and the thing had features on Halo Waypoint for f**k's sake! Why shut it down this far into production?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jan 12, 2012, 09:40:27 PM
I got the script. Good shit  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 12, 2012, 09:54:35 PM
It was good? Makes me wish even more that it was out.

Out of curiosity, how well does it mesh with the Reach game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jan 12, 2012, 09:59:42 PM
I'm not too sure as I didn't play it all the way through. If you PM me you email address I'll forward it though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 12, 2012, 10:58:54 PM
For anybody who does not know yet, there is another fan film in the works called "Halo: Helljumper". The trailer looked very promising. They said as soon as their FB page gets 15,000 likes or the trailer gets 510,000 views(Whichever comes first) they will update us on the release date.

FB link: http://www.facebook.com/halofilm (http://www.facebook.com/halofilm)
Trailer link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mN6XnSTO2Y#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mN6XnSTO2Y#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 12, 2012, 11:38:35 PM
Helljumper looks good, as does Operation Chastity, but Faith is the one I was most looking forward to...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Jan 12, 2012, 11:43:38 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Jan 12, 2012, 10:58:54 PM
For anybody who does not know yet, there is another fan film in the works called "Halo: Helljumper". The trailer looked very promising. They said as soon as their FB page gets 15,000 likes or the trailer gets 510,000 views(Whichever comes first) they will update us on the release date.

FB link: http://www.facebook.com/halofilm (http://www.facebook.com/halofilm)
Trailer link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mN6XnSTO2Y#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mN6XnSTO2Y#ws)

I hadn't heard about that one, but f**k yeah. That trailer is great  :o


EDIT: I just found this on YouTube and thought I'd share. This guy is insane :laugh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-EmdnSevfw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-EmdnSevfw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 13, 2012, 12:45:46 AM
Quote from: Vulhala on Jan 12, 2012, 11:43:38 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Jan 12, 2012, 10:58:54 PM
For anybody who does not know yet, there is another fan film in the works called "Halo: Helljumper". The trailer looked very promising. They said as soon as their FB page gets 15,000 likes or the trailer gets 510,000 views(Whichever comes first) they will update us on the release date.

FB link: http://www.facebook.com/halofilm (http://www.facebook.com/halofilm)
Trailer link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mN6XnSTO2Y#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mN6XnSTO2Y#ws)

I hadn't heard about that one, but f**k yeah. That trailer is great  :o


EDIT: I just found this on YouTube and thought I'd share. This guy is insane :laugh:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-EmdnSevfw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-EmdnSevfw#ws)

Hell yeah, man! Glad you liked it.

That....that was just insane.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 13, 2012, 12:56:52 AM
He's a mad man for Christ's sake!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 13, 2012, 01:20:03 AM
Pfft, I'll beat him. ;)

But really, I would love to have been the guy to end the streak :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Scout on Jan 13, 2012, 05:10:32 PM
OH GOD! The first page is BRILLIANT!  Its like looking back in time, well actualy it is!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 14, 2012, 03:02:20 PM
Halo 4 characters and vehicles set to debut at Toy Fair.
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_vehicles_and_characters_set_for_jan_24_reveal.html (http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_vehicles_and_characters_set_for_jan_24_reveal.html)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 14, 2012, 09:16:44 PM
Question: If I get a armour effect in CEA, does that transfer over to Reach if I get that as well?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2012, 12:07:13 AM
Yes. The CEA multiplayer and Reach multiplayer are literally the same exact thing, just on separate discs using separate maps with alternate gameplay rules to make it feel more like classic CE. So any armor, credits, ranks, etc. will carry over from disc to disc.

And if you own both games and have XBox Live, your copy of CEA should come with a code so that you can access the CEA maps off of the Reach disc as well.

Lauf, do you have XBox Live? If so, you should add some of us and play Halo some time :) I'm bstnsx704
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 15, 2012, 12:23:03 AM
Thanks for the info, Nightmare. :)

Sorry, don't have my own X-Box even, I just play with a friend on his. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2012, 12:32:23 AM
Ahh, I see. Well, glad I could answer the question :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 16, 2012, 06:31:19 PM
I'm popping on soon. If anyone wants to play, might be nice. Haven't played any Halo MP for months and months!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 16, 2012, 06:32:19 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 16, 2012, 06:31:19 PM
I'm popping on soon. If anyone wants to play, might be nice. Haven't played any Halo MP for months and months!

Which one are you playing, Hicks?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 16, 2012, 07:34:33 PM
CEA playlist.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 16, 2012, 07:50:43 PM
Awww, crrap. I don't have that yet.

EDIT: Some news on Halo: Helljumper - "Ladies and gentlemen, we've just passed 510,000 views. So as promised, here is the release update: Strap yourselves in on January 26, 2012 for the online premiere of Episode 1!"

That was posted on their FB yesterday morning. I'm not sure the exact time or location to catch the show, but when I find out, I'll update you guys.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 19, 2012, 10:42:34 PM
Cool. I'll definitely be checking this out.

Unless Microsoft decides to kill this one too, of course.

EDIT: Out of curiosity, does anyone know if the small Halo 3 Ghost from McFarlane is in scale with the Halo ActionClix and HeroClix? I want to know because I'm considering making a diorama, and would love to have a Ghost, but the HeroClix Ghost has master Chief riding it, which I'm not too fond of.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 20, 2012, 01:04:02 PM
Chaps, I've renewed my XBL Gold subscription. If anyone is up for a Reach session, shoot me a message here.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 20, 2012, 01:53:40 PM
I'm on it now mate, CO-OP and Firefight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 20, 2012, 02:25:48 PM
And I'm at work :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 20, 2012, 03:07:00 PM
And i will be at work in a few hours, lame timezones. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 20, 2012, 04:39:27 PM
When are you usually online, in GMT?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 20, 2012, 05:18:47 PM
Should be anytime after 11pm but my brother might be hogging the 360 for Skyrim but i might get on it around 12 if i ask him nicely... :-\

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 20, 2012, 06:35:05 PM
So 11PM for you...would be 6PM for me, since you're 5 hours ahead, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Jan 20, 2012, 11:08:06 PM
Yup thats right.

I'm online now mate so get your ass to mars! 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 25, 2012, 11:25:42 PM
Remember, guys, Halo: Helljumper premieres tomorrow night! It will be aired on www.helljumper.com (http://www.helljumper.com).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 25, 2012, 11:36:28 PM
Thanks for the reminder! I'll be sure to check this one out, definitely :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 26, 2012, 06:03:02 PM
Update for Halo: Helljumper - This is from their official Facebook page:
QuoteAs of now, we are planning to upload the episode on January 26th, 2012 at 2PM PST / 5PM EST

EDIT: They did run into a little problem uploading it. The time has been pushed back 2-3 hours.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 26, 2012, 10:04:56 PM
Just saw that. Oh well, at least its coming tonight! Can't wait! :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 26, 2012, 10:09:25 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 26, 2012, 10:04:56 PM
Just saw that. Oh well, at least its coming tonight! Can't wait! :)

Yeah, man, me either. I'm gettin' pretty excited for it. Like, a mini movie premier.

23 minutes, guys!

EDIT: It's online! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O51Uu_F-T8Q#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O51Uu_F-T8Q#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 26, 2012, 11:59:05 PM
First episode was pretty awesome! I'll be tuning in for the next one!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 27, 2012, 12:00:40 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 26, 2012, 11:59:05 PM
First episode was pretty awesome! I'll be tuning in for the next one!

Yeah, I liked it as well!
Spoiler
Hopefully there will some more covvies in the next episode
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 27, 2012, 12:03:02 AM
Spoiler
Seems like it, considering they just dropped down on Harvest.

Also, I really like how the story seems like its going to be going full circle.
[close]

Makes me want to reread Dirt now :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 27, 2012, 12:05:00 AM
I'd pay to see a door off of a HEV splatter a Elite or Grunt. I liked that approach, too.

Never read Dirt. It's a short Story, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 27, 2012, 12:06:19 AM
You want to see that, watch the ODST vidoc Bip Bap Bam :P

And yeah, Dirt is a short story from Halo Legends. Helljumper is based on Dirt.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 27, 2012, 12:08:32 AM
I'm guessing I'll be able to find that on youtube.

Halo Legends? I have that DVD. I don't remember that story. Hmmmmmmm.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 27, 2012, 12:09:10 AM
I'm sorry, I meant Evolutions, not Legends...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: daywalker on Jan 27, 2012, 12:11:47 AM
It was Great only gripe I had and aparently what alot of people had was with the acting........ Then again the acting is still oscar worthy compared to the room
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jan 27, 2012, 12:14:05 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 27, 2012, 12:09:10 AM
I'm sorry, I meant Evolutions, not Legends...

Ahhhh, I haven't even heard of Evolutions. Oh, man,  :'( I remember the time when nothing Halo related got past me.

And  :laugh: :laugh: That Vidoc was amazing! And it made me want to play ODST again.

Remember, daywalker, this is a fan-made series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jan 27, 2012, 01:32:17 AM
Just got halo 2 for $3 yesterday now i have Halo:CEA Halo 2 and halo 3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 27, 2012, 01:36:15 AM
$3?!?! Where?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jan 27, 2012, 03:03:54 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 27, 2012, 01:36:15 AM
$3?!?! Where?
It was at half-price books(yeah I went into half price books and came out with a game  8)) and It didn't have a scratch on it, Beautiful condition and even had the old code for two days of live in it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 27, 2012, 04:29:27 AM
You lucky sonuvabitch...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Feb 01, 2012, 05:02:34 PM
Soon the scilence might be broken http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=461497 (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=461497)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 02, 2012, 12:14:49 AM
I'm guessing the Halo 4 teaser has been seen by most here? I only just saw it today.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 02, 2012, 12:17:57 AM
Yep, since June :) There's also a concept art trailer as well.

What did you think of it, Doom?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 02, 2012, 12:19:59 AM
Looks pretty cool. I'm very interested to see where the story goes from here. Chief was being sucked in by a Forerunner ship, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 02, 2012, 12:51:28 AM
That was actually a planet I tihnk, not a ship. The thing he was being sucked into looked a lot like the portal on Earth in Halo 3, so I'm guessing he's either going inside the planet, or being teleported elsewhere in the universe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 02, 2012, 01:50:35 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Feb 01, 2012, 05:02:34 PM
Soon the scilence might be broken http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=461497 (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=461497)
Finally.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 07, 2012, 05:51:57 PM
Just played through the first six levels on Reach with a friend.

Spoiler
Jorge just sacrificed himself.
[close]

I'm really enjoying it so far. The music is a bit different from what I'm used to in Halo, but I like it. Might just get the soundtrack for this. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 08, 2012, 12:35:14 AM
Hmm, thought you played Reach. Glad you're enjoying it :) And yeah, I thought the soundtrack was great as well. I really want to pick up some of the soundtracks (especially ODST's).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 08, 2012, 12:43:08 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 08, 2012, 12:35:14 AM
Hmm, thought you played Reach. Glad you're enjoying it :) And yeah, I thought the soundtrack was great as well. I really want to pick up some of the soundtracks (especially ODST's).

ODST is your favorite Halo game, right, NA?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 08, 2012, 12:57:40 AM
I'm caught up between Halo 2 and ODST for my favorite musical score; they almost seem like they could part of the same soundtrack... which fits, because ODST is Halo 2 timeline stuff. I partially think a reason I loved ODST so much is because it felt like a continuation of Halo 2; my favorite chapter of the saga.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 08, 2012, 01:02:50 AM
I think ODST's was probably the best composed of the soundtracks, but Halo 3's is my favourite. It was my first true introduction into the series; that music will always bring great memories to mind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 08, 2012, 01:03:11 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 08, 2012, 12:57:40 AM
like a continuation of Halo 2; my favorite chapter of the saga.

Halo 2 is my favorite one as well. Just everything about it. The before, during, and after. Everything was great about it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 08, 2012, 01:05:37 AM
I would even put Wars' soundtrack up there among the best.

I need to give Halo 2's another listen. haven't heard it in a while (other than the MJOLNIR theme, of course :D )
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 08, 2012, 01:13:21 AM
This track defines Halo 2 for me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD21I2tlEaM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD21I2tlEaM#)

So many memories associated with it. Brilliant game.

Quote from: Prime113 on Feb 08, 2012, 01:03:11 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 08, 2012, 12:57:40 AM
like a continuation of Halo 2; my favorite chapter of the saga.

Halo 2 is my favorite one as well. Just everything about it. The before, during, and after. Everything was great about it.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_P4zHPKtGR68%2FS_hEgTWFBDI%2FAAAAAAAABIk%2FuZDbVMc3cMw%2Fs400%2Fcswonder.jpg&hash=4c8b76d667c4db2495fb962ae4abb7eca246c3c4)

It's what opened up the Halo universe to the size we have today, filled in more aspects than any other entry. And oh my god, that Covenant stuff... don't get me started on that Covenant stuff. I'd also go as far as to say it was the best written chapter.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 08, 2012, 01:17:16 AM
Sweeps, that track you posted makes me want to play Halo 2 again.

In fact, I think I want to play the whole trilogy again :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 08, 2012, 01:23:39 AM
That song brung a freakin tear to my eye. Thank you for that, Space Sweeper. I'll be going on Youtube and listening to a whole bunch of Halo 2 stuff.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 08, 2012, 01:13:21 AM
This track defines Halo 2 for me

Quote from: Prime113 on Feb 08, 2012, 01:03:11 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 08, 2012, 12:57:40 AM
like a continuation of Halo 2; my favorite chapter of the saga.

Halo 2 is my favorite one as well. Just everything about it. The before, during, and after. Everything was great about it.
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_P4zHPKtGR68/S_hEgTWFBDI/AAAAAAAABIk/uZDbVMc3cMw/s400/cswonder.jpg

It's what opened up the Halo universe to the size we have today, filled in more aspects than any other entry. And oh my god, that Covenant stuff... don't get me started on that Covenant stuff. I'd also go as far as to say it was the best written chapter.

(Sorry, had to use this, SpaceMarines. I love it.)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FojcTs.gif&hash=5f02446e9747f917206f7f410bc018587b92045d)

Yeah, there was so much learned about them in 2. I need to replay the trilogy again very, very soon. It's been many a years since I've played them.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 08, 2012, 01:25:40 AM
Eh, still gotta get a copy of 2 and CE. Haven't properly played through either of them. Well, CE I did, but not 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 08, 2012, 01:48:12 AM
Dude, you must play it...you must.

EDIT: Probably a stupid question, but do you think they will release a re-amped Halo 2 in a couple years?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 08, 2012, 02:23:29 AM
Just finished Reach. A great Halo experience, I liked the desperate finality the story had to it (even thoug we know things are just about to be started). That last stand at the very end was a bit surprising, I didn't see that coming. A nice touch though.

Spoiler
A bit sad to see Kat go so unexpected, but I guess that's war for you. Too bad though, along with Jorge, she was my favorite Spartan in the team.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Feb 09, 2012, 02:31:32 PM
Any idea who's doing the music for HALO: 4?


because martin o O'Donnell isn't right..?? ............ :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Feb 09, 2012, 05:37:36 PM
Quote from: x-M-x on Feb 09, 2012, 02:31:32 PM
Any idea who's doing the music for HALO: 4?


because martin o O'Donnell isn't right..?? ............ :-\
Yep unfortunately Martin O'Donnell isin't doing Halo 4's music, instead a new composer called Sotaro Tojima is.

I haven't heard any of his music but he did Metal Gear 4 if that means anything.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 09, 2012, 05:52:57 PM
Almost finished Primordium. Enjoying but I'm kinda reserved. Doesn't seem like much has happened.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Feb 09, 2012, 06:38:00 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2k_UzvpI2Q#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2k_UzvpI2Q#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 09, 2012, 08:14:49 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 09, 2012, 05:52:57 PM
Almost finished Primordium. Enjoying but I'm kinda reserved. Doesn't seem like much has happened.

Probably because its the middle part of a trilogy. Maybe its a lot of build up, and then the third one will send it all off with a bang.

Maybe I'll wait until the third comes out, and then read all three one after another.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Feb 10, 2012, 02:29:25 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Feb 09, 2012, 05:37:36 PM
Quote from: x-M-x on Feb 09, 2012, 02:31:32 PM
Any idea who's doing the music for HALO: 4?


because martin o O'Donnell isn't right..?? ............ :-\
Yep unfortunately Martin O'Donnell isin't doing Halo 4's music, instead a new composer called Sotaro Tojima is.

I haven't heard any of his music but he did Metal Gear 4 if that means anything.


harry gregson William is mr metal gear music lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 11, 2012, 11:31:36 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 09, 2012, 08:14:49 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 09, 2012, 05:52:57 PM
Almost finished Primordium. Enjoying but I'm kinda reserved. Doesn't seem like much has happened.

Probably because its the middle part of a trilogy. Maybe its a lot of build up, and then the third one will send it all off with a bang.

Maybe I'll wait until the third comes out, and then read all three one after another.

Shit kicked off towards the end. I mean really kicked off. Managed to really tie into Glasslands and I can think I can see where Halo 4 is heading. Really enjoyed it in retrospect but yeah, can't wait for 3 to see it all really come together.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 12, 2012, 08:52:48 PM
First look at some of McFarlane's new figures (Including a great look at Halo 4's Master Chief)!

http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/02/12/McFarlane-Toys-at-Toy-Fair-2012.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/02/12/McFarlane-Toys-at-Toy-Fair-2012.aspx)

I wonder what scale those micro ops things are. Maybe they'll come in handy for the diorama I plan on making.

Also, I'm really liking Chief's new armor.

Edit: Another look at Chief and the cryo pod.
http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/02/12/toy-fair-2012-exclusive-halo-4-figure-reveal-from-mcfarlane-toys/ (http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/02/12/toy-fair-2012-exclusive-halo-4-figure-reveal-from-mcfarlane-toys/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Feb 12, 2012, 11:03:22 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 12, 2012, 08:52:48 PM
First look at some of McFarlane's new figures (Including a great look at Halo 4's Master Chief)!

http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/02/12/McFarlane-Toys-at-Toy-Fair-2012.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/02/12/McFarlane-Toys-at-Toy-Fair-2012.aspx)

I wonder what scale those micro ops things are. Maybe they'll come in handy for the diorama I plan on making.

Also, I'm really liking Chief's new armor.

Edit: Another look at Chief and the cryo pod.
http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/02/12/toy-fair-2012-exclusive-halo-4-figure-reveal-from-mcfarlane-toys/ (http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/02/12/toy-fair-2012-exclusive-halo-4-figure-reveal-from-mcfarlane-toys/)

Goddamn the Chief is looking ace on that second link, I really hope I can buy an Xbox eventually. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 12, 2012, 11:06:28 PM
I'm still just wondering how he got new armour whilst asleep on a derelict ship dozens of lightyears outside our galaxy...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 12, 2012, 11:20:15 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Feb 12, 2012, 11:06:28 PM
I'm still just wondering how he got new armour whilst asleep on a derelict ship dozens of lightyears outside our galaxy...

Well, in Glasslands, there is a special armor upgrade that a Spartan received while in Cryo through nanotechnology. Not sure of the exact details as I haven't read the book, but I know that that happened.

But I think that in Halo 4, MC will wake up wearing the same armor from Halo 3, and will at some point get the new armor (presumably Mark VII) during the game (kind of like how Halo 2 starts off with Chief putting on the Mark VI armor).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 13, 2012, 02:07:15 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 12, 2012, 11:20:15 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Feb 12, 2012, 11:06:28 PM
I'm still just wondering how he got new armour whilst asleep on a derelict ship dozens of lightyears outside our galaxy...

Well, in Glasslands, there is a special armor upgrade that a Spartan received while in Cryo through nanotechnology.
I don't think that'd be the case in Halo 4, considering the ship he's in has been around for a long time and he would have been aware of this upgrade (and probably be the first to use it in combat)... not to mention that the pod was just like any other.

I still think he's gonna be pissed over the lack of crotch protection...

Aside from the really empty feeling of negative crotch protection and the oddly high shoulders, I really like the look of that armor from that figure link. Especially the visor and chest piece.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 09:35:34 PM
I'm thinking that the shoulders may just be that high because that's where the thrusters are kept. In the trailer we see them kind of unfold.

But I'm really liking the helmet, especially. Has a bit of an ODST look to it, while still resembling master Chief.

EDIT: A bit more info about designing Master Chief's armor. Should certainly be interesting seeing how this applies in game.
I'm thinking that the shoulders may just be that high because that's where the thrusters are kept. In the trailer we see them kind of unfold.

But I'm really liking the helmet, especially. Has a bit of an ODST look to it, while still resembling master Chief.
http://kotaku.com/5885765/heres-why-master-chiefs-going-to-look-different-in-halo-4/gallery/1 (http://kotaku.com/5885765/heres-why-master-chiefs-going-to-look-different-in-halo-4/gallery/1)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 16, 2012, 09:39:53 PM
Wow. It looks absolutely fantastic right here:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.kotaku.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F9%2F2012%2F02%2Fa1ea32ab6680e2b6a1cc5bf910f5c327.jpg&hash=d4ed8518820910db8cbbbb52201e8fde49ed2d27)

...And I see a crotch guard! Must be an updated version from the one before. Also, the shoulders aren't as bad as I thought; other picture made them seem like they were sitting right on either side of his head, but this shows them further back. I was wondering how that'd make sense, considering it'd obscure his sight a terrible amount.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 09:46:06 PM
Yeah, that picture looks really great. Very natural progression from his Halo 2 and 3 armor, I think. I can't wait to see it in action (and even more importantly, find out how/when he acquires it). The shoulders on the other image probably looked like they did because it was a prototype.

EDIT: Helljumper episode 2! I didn't watch it yet, but figured I would post it here for you guys!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMez_uh5d18#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMez_uh5d18#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 09:53:02 PM
I'm really looking forward to this game. Now, I don't know if this has been answered or not, but is this new armor speculated to be Mark VII or something else entirely?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 10:07:17 PM
So I finished up the episode. Really enjoying this so far. These guys are putting a lot of work into this webseries, and it shows. Its certainly not perfect, but its a great fan contribution!

Quote from: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 09:53:02 PM
I'm really looking forward to this game. Now, I don't know if this has been answered or not, but is this new armor speculated to be Mark VII or something else entirely?

Right now, a lot of people are thinking mark VII (I'm thinking this too). But at this point, with so little information aobut the story released, its impossible to be sure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 10:15:15 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 10:07:17 PM
So I finished up the episode. Really enjoying this so far. These guys are putting a lot of work into this webseries, and it shows. Its certainly not perfect, but its a great fan contribution!

Quote from: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 09:53:02 PM
I'm really looking forward to this game. Now, I don't know if this has been answered or not, but is this new armor speculated to be Mark VII or something else entirely?

Right now, a lot of people are thinking mark VII (I'm thinking this too). But at this point, with so little information aobut the story released, its impossible to be sure.

Probably Mark VII, for some continuity with the 1st trilogy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 10:22:05 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 10:15:15 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 10:07:17 PM
So I finished up the episode. Really enjoying this so far. These guys are putting a lot of work into this webseries, and it shows. Its certainly not perfect, but its a great fan contribution!

Quote from: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 09:53:02 PM
I'm really looking forward to this game. Now, I don't know if this has been answered or not, but is this new armor speculated to be Mark VII or something else entirely?

Right now, a lot of people are thinking mark VII (I'm thinking this too). But at this point, with so little information aobut the story released, its impossible to be sure.

Probably Mark VII, for some continuity with the 1st trilogy.

Yeah, probably. I would love if at some point in the new trilogy he ditched this armor and used a Forerunner Combat Skin (painted green to retain Chief's classic look, of course).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 17, 2012, 02:19:12 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 16, 2012, 09:39:53 PM
Wow. It looks absolutely fantastic right here:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.kotaku.com%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F9%2F2012%2F02%2Fa1ea32ab6680e2b6a1cc5bf910f5c327.jpg&hash=d4ed8518820910db8cbbbb52201e8fde49ed2d27)

...And I see a crotch guard! Must be an updated version from the one before. Also, the shoulders aren't as bad as I thought; other picture made them seem like they were sitting right on either side of his head, but this shows them further back. I was wondering how that'd make sense, considering it'd obscure his sight a terrible amount.

It looks virtually the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 17, 2012, 02:24:00 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 09:46:06 PM/quote]

EDIT: Helljumper episode 2! I didn't watch it yet, but figured I would post it here for you guys!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMez_uh5d18#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMez_uh5d18#ws)

Yeah, I liked it. There are definitely some problems, as you said, but you can tell how much effort they put into this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 17, 2012, 12:27:08 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 10:22:05 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 10:15:15 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 10:07:17 PM
So I finished up the episode. Really enjoying this so far. These guys are putting a lot of work into this webseries, and it shows. Its certainly not perfect, but its a great fan contribution!

Quote from: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 09:53:02 PM
I'm really looking forward to this game. Now, I don't know if this has been answered or not, but is this new armor speculated to be Mark VII or something else entirely?

Right now, a lot of people are thinking mark VII (I'm thinking this too). But at this point, with so little information aobut the story released, its impossible to be sure.

Probably Mark VII, for some continuity with the 1st trilogy.

Yeah, probably. I would love if at some point in the new trilogy he ditched this armor and used a Forerunner Combat Skin (painted green to retain Chief's classic look, of course).

Well if he's at some other Forerunner facility
Spoiler
Possibly the Greater Ark?
[close]
then I can't see how he gets a new MJLONIR upgrade. I'm with you in that something Forerunner upgrades him.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 17, 2012, 06:47:56 PM
I've been trying out Reach's Firefight mode for the first time. So good.

Also, does anyone know if it's possible to equip your Spartan with a bionic arm? I'm trying to build my own Kat here. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 17, 2012, 08:26:02 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 17, 2012, 12:27:08 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 10:22:05 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 10:15:15 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 16, 2012, 10:07:17 PM
So I finished up the episode. Really enjoying this so far. These guys are putting a lot of work into this webseries, and it shows. Its certainly not perfect, but its a great fan contribution!

Quote from: Ghost Rider on Feb 16, 2012, 09:53:02 PM
I'm really looking forward to this game. Now, I don't know if this has been answered or not, but is this new armor speculated to be Mark VII or something else entirely?

Right now, a lot of people are thinking mark VII (I'm thinking this too). But at this point, with so little information aobut the story released, its impossible to be sure.

Probably Mark VII, for some continuity with the 1st trilogy.

Yeah, probably. I would love if at some point in the new trilogy he ditched this armor and used a Forerunner Combat Skin (painted green to retain Chief's classic look, of course).

Well if he's at some other Forerunner facility
Spoiler
Possibly the Greater Ark?
[close]
then I can't see how he gets a new MJLONIR upgrade. I'm with you in that something Forerunner upgrades him.

I haven't read the Forerunner books, but the
Spoiler
Greater Ark
[close]
sounds really interesting. I'm going to go give it a quick googling :)

Quote from: Laufey on Feb 17, 2012, 06:47:56 PM
I've been trying out Reach's Firefight mode for the first time. So good. :)

Also, does anyone know if it's possible to equip your Spartan with a bionic arm? I'm trying to buld my own Kat here. :D

Yes, it is, but you need to be a high level to get it, and I think its costs a lot of credits. I'm not exactly sure of the specifics, though.

EDIT: I googled what Kicks was talking about, and it sounds pretty cool. Also, given that the planet MC is landing on in the trailer seems to have a
Spoiler
portal, it makes sense that we might see another "Greater" Ark.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 18, 2012, 06:59:25 PM
Well I finished Anniversary earlier today. Over all, I'm very happy with the version. It looks absolutely lovely, love some of the redone sounds (especially the Ghost weaponry) and I the soundtrack sounds as lovely as ever. Don't know about anyone else but is the lip-synching out for the new cut scenes? That'd be my only complaint, really.

Going through picking up some terminals I've missed - which rock btw. Absolutely love them. And nice to see the continuity between the terminals and Greg Bear's books. Really made me smile.

Need to do all the co-op stuff though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 24, 2012, 10:19:28 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1oPB-BgMSw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1oPB-BgMSw#ws)

I wanted to put together something like this for my Spartan, but the amount of credits is pretty crazy. I never play online, so I'm restricted to campaign, Firefight and offline multiplayer. But I usually only get between 1000 or 2000 points for a Firefight game. How are you supposed to get over 400 000 credits? Is it different when you play online?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: QuantumSheep on Feb 24, 2012, 10:25:38 PM
It is different when you play online, as you can earn credits through doing challenges (daily and weekly) as well as earning in-game "Commendations" (such as 50 kills with a pistol or something like that). Earning 400,000 credits offline would require quite a lot of farming in the Firefight mode, I think.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 24, 2012, 11:10:53 PM
Offline Firefight mode is impossible to Farm in. Only offline mode that can be used for farming is the Campaign, really, since there're no Commendations for offline Firefight and Custom Matches and you don't earn credits with kills, unfortunately.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 24, 2012, 11:26:22 PM
Thanks for the info, guys. :)

Do you get more credits if you play the campaign in Legendary?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 24, 2012, 11:27:57 PM
I believe so; per-kill at least.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 25, 2012, 08:51:54 PM
In campaign, I'd get anywhere from 9 to 12 thousand credits with at least 8 skulls activate on Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Feb 25, 2012, 11:44:22 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 25, 2012, 08:51:54 PM
In campaign, I'd get anywhere from 9 to 12 thousand credits with at least 8 skulls activate on Legendary.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.sharenator.com%2Fwatch_out_we_got_a_badass_over_here_meme1_A_tiny_slice_of_Texbexs_life-s769x595-278991-580.png&hash=3853acf4f08af2841dd74ddd6b158c1e93de6faa)























;) still love ya Chief
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 01, 2012, 07:58:11 PM
Nabbed Halo 2 Limited and Anniversery today. Hopefully I can set aside some time come Spring.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 01, 2012, 08:28:57 PM
I've decided it's time I finished ODST. If anyone is ever down for some MP, shoot me a msg.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 01, 2012, 09:52:44 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 01, 2012, 08:28:57 PM
I've decided it's time I finished ODST. If anyone is ever down for some MP, shoot me a msg.
Nice! ODST is my favorite game in the series :)

Quote from: TheMonolith on Mar 01, 2012, 07:58:11 PM
Nabbed Halo 2 Limited and Anniversery today. Hopefully I can set aside some time come Spring.

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on Anniversary! I loved it (In fact, I'm in the middle of another play-through right now. I'm playing the trilogy).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 01, 2012, 11:27:56 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 01, 2012, 08:28:57 PM
I've decided it's time I finished ODST. If anyone is ever down for some MP, shoot me a msg.

I might be able to join.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Mar 03, 2012, 03:28:21 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXs2SdH8WSg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXs2SdH8WSg#ws)

The music in this is from Halo 4, sounds pretty good to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 03, 2012, 04:07:13 PM
Cool video. And the music was excellent. Very epic and grand in scale (like the music from the trilogy), and very distinctly Halo. So far, I'm liking the new composer :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Mar 03, 2012, 04:21:02 PM
Yeah, man, I'm really diggin that music. And the video was quite cool too. They got talent from a lot of places. I seen some Bioware and Rockstar in there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 03, 2012, 06:30:57 PM
This final beacon in ODST is driving me insane. I can't find it!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 03, 2012, 06:35:13 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 03, 2012, 06:30:57 PM
This final beacon in ODST is driving me insane. I can't find it!!!

If I remember correctly, the last one isn't exactly a beacon, but a door.

Do you use the map accessed by the "back" button? You can set a waypoint on the the beacon, and then an arrow will lead you in the direction :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 03, 2012, 08:05:56 PM
The objective is "Search Kikowani Station for ODST squadmate". I followed the waypoint all the way to Tayari Plaza, the beeper is beeping like crazy, the waypoint distance marker is at 0.0 and I see absolutely nothing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 03, 2012, 08:11:51 PM
Like I said, im pretty sure that its a door, if that helps.

Maybe your game glitched a bit? :/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Mar 03, 2012, 09:22:22 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 03, 2012, 08:05:56 PM
The objective is "Search Kikowani Station for ODST squadmate". I followed the waypoint all the way to Tayari Plaza, the beeper is beeping like crazy, the waypoint distance marker is at 0.0 and I see absolutely nothing.

Isn't that the Biofoam canister? Should be around some gates leading to the underground station.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 03, 2012, 09:53:32 PM
I started with Rookie inspecting and dropping the biofoam canister. Is that where the station is located?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 03, 2012, 10:05:07 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Mar 03, 2012, 03:28:21 PM
The music in this is from Halo 4, sounds pretty good to me.
Sounded more like a Metal Gear Solid soundtrack. :L

Not that the Metal Gear Solid soundtracks are bad, it's just... they're Metal Gear Solid soundtracks. I didn't hear anything that vaguely resembled Halo. Sigh. They should have got Stephen Rippy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Mar 03, 2012, 10:11:10 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 03, 2012, 09:53:32 PM
I started with Rookie inspecting and dropping the biofoam canister. Is that where the station is located?

Honestly, it's been a long time since I played the game. All I remember is that the beacon is a Biofoam canister.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 03, 2012, 10:30:53 PM
That was in the previous level. Ugh, I might have to restart the level.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Mar 03, 2012, 11:06:25 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Mar 03, 2012, 10:05:07 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Mar 03, 2012, 03:28:21 PM
The music in this is from Halo 4, sounds pretty good to me.
Sounded more like a Metal Gear Solid soundtrack. :L

Not that the Metal Gear Solid soundtracks are bad, it's just... they're Metal Gear Solid soundtracks. I didn't hear anything that vaguely resembled Halo. Sigh. They should have got Stephen Rippy.
I agree, but they are constantly going on about this being a new trilogy and basically having its own vibe, so can't say i'm too suprised at them experimenting with different music types.
And who knows this is just one track maybe the rest are more Haloish.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 03, 2012, 11:28:30 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 03, 2012, 10:30:53 PM
That was in the previous level. Ugh, I might have to restart the level.

I remember when I first played it, I accidentally did two levels out of order  :-\ Maybe you might have done the same thing?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 03, 2012, 11:41:54 PM
Well, I was playing a game last night in which I reached the level in question but because I'm an idiot, I opened up the Xbox menu and went to the dashboard without saving. When I resumed the solo campaign this morning, I resumed from two levels ago, but the level that I had reached PRIOR to quitting the night before, was in the level select menu so I chose it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 04, 2012, 09:18:13 PM
The embargo for the 360 spring showcase event will lift tomorrow, Expect to see a good media blitz of Halo 4 info both single and multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 04, 2012, 09:19:41 PM
Quote from: Razz on Mar 04, 2012, 09:18:13 PM
The embargo for the 360 spring showcase event will lift tomorrow, Expect to see a good media blitz of Halo 4 info both single and multiplayer.

That would be great if we got some info!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 04, 2012, 09:25:52 PM
Yeah tell me about it, we've waited long enough for info on Halo 4, i'm surprised its taken this long to see media other than concept art and a CGI trailer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 05, 2012, 12:08:58 AM
I need something to raise my '10 Year Halo Fan' spirits...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: daywalker on Mar 05, 2012, 07:30:58 AM
Halo 4 images, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465463 (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465463) now lets go insane
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 05, 2012, 07:35:45 AM
Those graphics... they are delicious...

And fantastic Battle Rifle redesign. Chief really looks more like Chief in-game. I like what I'm seeing, but lets get some details.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Mar 05, 2012, 10:00:39 AM
I can't wait for this one  ;D I'm getting pretty pissed off at reach  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Mar 05, 2012, 10:52:27 AM
Quote from: daywalker on Mar 05, 2012, 07:30:58 AM
Halo 4 images, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465463 (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465463) now lets go insane

Oh my...

And what Sweeps said: more details.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 05, 2012, 02:11:40 PM
Making Halo 4 Vidoc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6UL63Zo-uo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6UL63Zo-uo#ws)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Mar 05, 2012, 02:26:17 PM
OH MY GOSH!  :'( I am so f**kin' ready for this. That was amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Mar 05, 2012, 02:29:08 PM
That actually looks really damn good..hopefully the Halo fanboy that lives deep within my soul doesn't break free again. I have to save mah money
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 05, 2012, 02:43:37 PM
Alright, I'm comin' round to this thing now. I am really curious about the canon reason they came up with for why SPARTANs are fighting each other in multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 05, 2012, 03:13:42 PM
Quote from: Razz on Mar 05, 2012, 02:11:40 PM
Making Halo 4 Vidoc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6UL63Zo-uo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6UL63Zo-uo#ws)
That looks really good. :)

The MP level they showed looks very Forerunner inspired.

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Mar 05, 2012, 02:43:37 PM
Alright, I'm comin' round to this thing now. I am really curious about the canon reason they came up with for why SPARTANs are fighting each other in multiplayer.
My guess is that it will be an advanced training, like the Danger Room in X-Men.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 05, 2012, 03:20:03 PM
Quote from: daywalker on Mar 05, 2012, 07:30:58 AM
Halo 4 images, http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465463 (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465463) now lets go insane

First image at the top is scary realistic. This is the 360 we're looking at?!!?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 05, 2012, 03:21:56 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Mar 05, 2012, 03:13:42 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Mar 05, 2012, 02:43:37 PM
Alright, I'm comin' round to this thing now. I am really curious about the canon reason they came up with for why SPARTANs are fighting each other in multiplayer.
My guess is that it will be an advanced training, like the Danger Room in X-Men.

I'm hoping humanity has fractured and divided itself again, fighting amongst ourselves, killing each other even in the wake of the most terrible war in our history. So it goes.

Though you're probably right.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Mar 05, 2012, 03:24:10 PM
Chief looks really Halo 3 inspired with all the poses but DAYUM he looks so nice.

C'mon and tell us who the enemy is already though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 05, 2012, 03:31:08 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Mar 05, 2012, 03:24:10 PMC'mon and tell us who the enemy is already though.

Yeah, makes you wonder what could be bigger than the fate of the entire universe hanging by a thread.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KirklandSignature on Mar 05, 2012, 03:34:42 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Mar 05, 2012, 03:24:10 PM
Chief looks really Halo 3 inspired with all the poses but DAYUM he looks so nice.

C'mon and tell us who the enemy is already though.



The Covenant isn't going to be the primary enemy? It's not going to be Halo if its just a civil war with just Humans fighting. Sure the Spartans are in it but if no Covenant, is there going to be another antagonist spacefaring alien species?


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 05, 2012, 03:40:03 PM
Halo 3 didn't setup a civil war though from what I recall.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Mar 05, 2012, 03:41:50 PM
Quote from: KirklandSignature on Mar 05, 2012, 03:34:42 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Mar 05, 2012, 03:24:10 PM
Chief looks really Halo 3 inspired with all the poses but DAYUM he looks so nice.

C'mon and tell us who the enemy is already though.



The Covenant isn't going to be the primary enemy? It's not going to be Halo if its just a civil war with just Humans fighting. Sure the Spartans are in it but if no Covenant, is there going to be another antagonist spacefaring alien species?
I think the covenant has been destroyed but pretty much all the races that it was made up of are still around so who knows if they still hate humans or not.

As for the enemies in Halo 4, most people are betting on forerunners.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 05, 2012, 03:44:23 PM
I wish they showed more of the game and something Singleplayer related aswell, just seems like very little actual gameplay has been shown. :-\

Still i really like what i have seen so far, seems that they are squeezing the life out of the 360 hardware wise. Kudos 343. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2012, 07:32:23 PM
Oh man does that look amazing! Take my money and take it now!

I am excited as hell to see where the story is headed, the graphics look absolutely beautiful (and oh so realistic), and everything just seems so...Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Mar 05, 2012, 08:09:19 PM
Quote from: Razz on Mar 05, 2012, 02:11:40 PM
Making Halo 4 Vidoc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6UL63Zo-uo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6UL63Zo-uo#ws)

So good.

This looks like its going to be a great experience. I am impressed. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2012, 08:32:02 PM
Interesting interview with Frank O'Connor. Pretty much confirms no beta.

http://www.oxmonline.com/showcase-halo-4-interview-343-industries-frank-oconnor (http://www.oxmonline.com/showcase-halo-4-interview-343-industries-frank-oconnor)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 05, 2012, 09:29:42 PM
For those of you who have read it, does Glasslands act as a sequel to Ghosts of Onyx?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2012, 09:40:04 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Mar 05, 2012, 09:29:42 PM
For those of you who have read it, does Glasslands act as a sequel to Ghosts of Onyx?

I haven't read it but yes, its a sequel to Ghosts of Onyx and covers some post Halo 3 events :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Mar 05, 2012, 10:10:44 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2012, 08:32:02 PM
Interesting interview with Frank O'Connor. Pretty much confirms no beta.

http://www.oxmonline.com/showcase-halo-4-interview-343-industries-frank-oconnor (http://www.oxmonline.com/showcase-halo-4-interview-343-industries-frank-oconnor)
I think we all would've preferred one, hope they have a good balance team.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 05, 2012, 10:16:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 05, 2012, 09:40:04 PMI haven't read it but yes, its a sequel to Ghosts of Onyx and covers some post Halo 3 events :)

I looked it up on Halopedia and it definitely sounds like it's worth a read.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 05, 2012, 11:22:11 PM
I'm wondering about some of the Halo 4 multiplayer. I hope assassinations are in it. That was my favorite feature of Reach. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 05, 2012, 11:25:01 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Mar 05, 2012, 11:22:11 PM
I'm wondering about some of the Halo 4 multiplayer. I hope assassinations are in it. That was my favorite feature of Reach. :)

I like those as well. But I wouldn't really be disappointed if they chose to remove them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 05, 2012, 11:27:51 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Mar 05, 2012, 11:25:01 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Mar 05, 2012, 11:22:11 PM
I'm wondering about some of the Halo 4 multiplayer. I hope assassinations are in it. That was my favorite feature of Reach. :)

I like those as well. But I wouldn't really be disappointed if they chose to remove them.

I would. I really liked those because I could sneak in and take out problem players, like those that are hiding in back with sniper rifles and such. Plus I thought that they gave Reach some more fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Mar 05, 2012, 11:29:19 PM
Yeah, There was no bigger thrill than sneaking up behind someone online and knifing them in the back. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 05, 2012, 11:33:30 PM
Quote from: First Blood on Mar 05, 2012, 11:29:19 PM
Yeah, There was no bigger thrill than sneaking up behind someone online and knifing them in the back. ;D

I also get those guys that camp. Say like on Spire, I'll get to the very top and I look down and see a guy camping at the doorway. So I'll sneak up, and there you go.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Mar 06, 2012, 02:23:58 AM
In the making video was awesome. I can't wait for a full trailer which won't be until at least in June.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 06, 2012, 04:29:34 AM
Well now I'm more optimistic then I ever saw myself being after hearing of a Halo 4. Seeing the gameplay now and noticing that they're not turning Halo into some unrecognizable mess with only references to what we used to love is ever so reassuring.

From a gameplay standpoint, this seems to be more of a progression from Halo 3 more than Halo: Reach, as we can see through the lack of health system or armor abilities (though it seems that everybody has a sprint ability now; a good move), lack of reticle bloom, and bringing back the (now beautifully redesigned) Battle Rifle instead of Reach's equivalent, the DMR. This makes sense and gets the series into a familiar flow. That isn't to say that I didn't admire Bungie's bold new direction for it's finale, but bringing this into the more established area as a way to start a new trilogy is much prefered.

The team is full of talented people recruited from various other companies with the mindset of 'lets's just make the best Halo game possible', and that's exactly what they need, as a studio devoted to the franchise entirely. I mean, a studio devoted directly to one franchise? That's got to be something big. And, as visible from the remarkable graphical upgrade, there has been some major advancement. Not only in the graphics, but the motion capture clips and the audio team's immersive work (which REALLY hits you when they put it on display in the trailer). On the topic of the audio department, while I'm still not entirely sold on the music, the track used in the opening bit of the recent ViDoc was quite encouraging; it shows that there is still an ethreal and emotional pull to it instead of the standard fare action movie track in the second half that fails to sound like anything Halo related.

For multiplayer, it's been confirmed that there'll be customizable loadouts and progression based unlocks, which brings Halo up to the progression reward level of most other online shooters on the market at the moment. I'm just waiting for a bunch of people to scream and whine that Halo has become Call of Duty now, but I don't think that they understand that these are common traits of shooters nowadays and without them, Halo would'nt, have a chance of staying afloat. That said, I hope there is aspects to these that really grip you that these other shooters can't; which would be well within the tradition of Halo to do- Reach being the exception, having only armor pieces to unlock, unfortunately causing a lack of interest. Armor abilities, thought they don't make an appearance in the ViDoc, may still have their place here through leveling unlocks. Thought at the moment the online portion's graphics don't hold the same 'wow' factor that the campaign stuff does, the game is still in an early stage and Halo is notorious for going through massive graphical changes through development.

And then there's campaign. No new information given here (aside from the fact that it takes place five years after Halo 3), which is disappointing and leaves me still unsold on what has always been the most important aspect for my ongoing love of the series- the story. I don't need to repeat my thoughts on how I see the story as, at this point, being a redundancy, but I will say that Chief's redesign looks much better than what was previously shown in the CGI trailer, and the graphics are simply stunning... it looks like we may actually get the real-time reflective visor we've always wanted. All of the landscapes and locations seem to've been strategically blurred out of focus behind Chief, so there's nothing to really analyse in that department. We do know, however, that there will certainly be upgraded human technology in this place that Chief finds himself in... which leads one to the conclusion that Chief has linked up with a force of humans, once again. No sight of alien technology yet, Forerunner, Covenant, or otherwise.

I'll be watching this game closely now, and intent on seeing what info they release. I've been playing the series for ten years now, long before I was actually 'old enough' to, and with a bit of weariness, I feel I can properly gague my thoughts on these new developments; the thought of an entirely new trilogy following the Master Chief and Cortana and bearing the title of 'Halo 4' still seems a bit daunting to me, but now that they've pulled some of the right chords, I'm interested to see how the rest will play out. Not bad, 343, not bad at all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 06, 2012, 04:39:08 AM
You and your essays.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 06, 2012, 11:54:17 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD0VVMdzrwg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD0VVMdzrwg#ws)

Video brings up some cool stuff.

Also, I really like that they have a Cyclops in the multiplayer map Warhouse. Shows that Halo Wars isn't being neglected.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Yautja117 on Mar 10, 2012, 09:52:40 PM
Not sure if this has been posted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly9Gt8LDXLQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly9Gt8LDXLQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Mar 11, 2012, 09:13:12 AM
Little confused with Halo reach. If I finish a level than go check how much points I get, it's 0, but if I quite to main menu in the middle of a level, I get like 600 points +. How does that work ?  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 11, 2012, 03:44:28 PM
Quote from: fry1236 on Mar 11, 2012, 09:13:12 AM
Little confused with Halo reach. If I finish a level than go check how much points I get, it's 0, but if I quite to main menu in the middle of a level, I get like 600 points +. How does that work ?  :-\

The same happens to me a lot. I think they still award you the credits during the level, but for some reason they aren't able to display it at the end. Not sure though.

Quote from: Yautja117 on Mar 10, 2012, 09:52:40 PM
Not sure if this has been posted:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly9Gt8LDXLQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly9Gt8LDXLQ#ws)

That was actually really good. I enjoyed it a lot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:16:16 PM
Just curious; what would guys say has been more influential in the FPS genre: CoD or Halo?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 11, 2012, 04:45:47 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:16:16 PM
Just curious; what would guys say has been more influential in the FPS genre: CoD or Halo?

Personally, I would say Halo at the beginning, but nowadays its more Call of Duty. Halo is the game that kickstarted the genre on consoles, made online console gaming popular, and was solely responsible for the majority of XBox/XBox 360 sales. Without Halo, COD probably wouldn't be what it is now. That is not to say that COD is without its own merits though. COD innovated and essentially inspired a new way to play, introducing perks and special features that went on to inspire a ton of other games. I think COD is even in part inspiring a tiny bit of Halo's multiplayer now (AAs in Reach, whatever the new stuff in 4 is going to be).

I short, I think Halo started everything, and is my personal preferred game, but COD has more influence over the genre now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 12, 2012, 01:32:32 AM
I have a question about the Armor Abilities in Reach. Reading about them on Halopedia, I came across one called "Evade". Now, I've seen the Elites use this in campaign, but it says here that both Elites and Spartans should be able to use it in multiplayer. But in all the games I've played with friends, none of us have found it. It is something that can only be found online or do you have to unlock it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Mar 12, 2012, 03:59:58 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Mar 12, 2012, 01:32:32 AM
I have a question about the Armor Abilities in Reach. Reading about them on Halopedia, I came across one called "Evade". Now, I've seen the Elites use this in campaign, but it says here that both Elites and Spartans should be able to use it in multiplayer. But in all the games I've played with friends, none of us have found it. It is something that can only be found online or do you have to unlock it?

I think it depends on what map you're on. I recall using it a few times in one of the Big Team Battle maps, but I don't really remember.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: fry1236 on Mar 12, 2012, 05:38:31 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 11, 2012, 03:44:28 PM
Quote from: fry1236 on Mar 11, 2012, 09:13:12 AM
Little confused with Halo reach. If I finish a level than go check how much points I get, it's 0, but if I quite to main menu in the middle of a level, I get like 600 points +. How does that work ?  :-\

The same happens to me a lot. I think they still award you the credits during the level, but for some reason they aren't able to display it at the end. Not sure though.

I hope so, I ain't doing levels on nightmare for nothing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Mar 12, 2012, 07:00:18 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:16:16 PM
Just curious; what would guys say has been more influential in the FPS genre: CoD or Halo?
Hmmm. I couldn't say which is more influential than the other at the moment but I know that both have made significant contributions to the genre. I wouldn't know at th moment how to justify it with words but I believe to understand what I mean you would have to play the very first CoD and Halo then play MW3 and Halo Reach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAbkNO5nw9I# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAbkNO5nw9I#)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coiTJbr9m04#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coiTJbr9m04#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0kHiEME0Vk# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0kHiEME0Vk#)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iWyoxv_V8o#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iWyoxv_V8o#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 12, 2012, 11:17:17 AM
The first and second Modern Warfares, easily. Halo hasn't really held an influence since Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 12, 2012, 12:59:36 PM
Halo 2 seems to have made dual-wielding popular for what it's worth. It was a big selling point in the E3 trailer when it debuted.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 12, 2012, 01:43:08 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:16:16 PM
Just curious; what would guys say has been more influential in the FPS genre: CoD or Halo?

GoldenEye.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO4_xpSrW2E# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO4_xpSrW2E#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 12, 2012, 07:12:47 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Mar 12, 2012, 01:32:32 AM
I have a question about the Armor Abilities in Reach. Reading about them on Halopedia, I came across one called "Evade". Now, I've seen the Elites use this in campaign, but it says here that both Elites and Spartans should be able to use it in multiplayer. But in all the games I've played with friends, none of us have found it. It is something that can only be found online or do you have to unlock it?

I think the most common playlist to find it on is "Invasion". I think Elites always spawn with it in that game type.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Mar 12, 2012, 09:09:48 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Mar 12, 2012, 01:43:08 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:16:16 PM
Just curious; what would guys say has been more influential in the FPS genre: CoD or Halo?

GoldenEye.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO4_xpSrW2E# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO4_xpSrW2E#)

This. I loved that game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Mar 13, 2012, 12:59:17 AM
I wish I had a chance to play that game.
Have heard nothing but praise for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 13, 2012, 09:25:40 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 12, 2012, 07:12:47 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Mar 12, 2012, 01:32:32 AM
I have a question about the Armor Abilities in Reach. Reading about them on Halopedia, I came across one called "Evade". Now, I've seen the Elites use this in campaign, but it says here that both Elites and Spartans should be able to use it in multiplayer. But in all the games I've played with friends, none of us have found it. It is something that can only be found online or do you have to unlock it?

I think the most common playlist to find it on is "Invasion". I think Elites always spawn with it in that game type.

Yep. Its one of their 2 starting classes. The other has Active Camo I believe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 13, 2012, 09:33:30 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Mar 13, 2012, 09:25:40 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 12, 2012, 07:12:47 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Mar 12, 2012, 01:32:32 AM
I have a question about the Armor Abilities in Reach. Reading about them on Halopedia, I came across one called "Evade". Now, I've seen the Elites use this in campaign, but it says here that both Elites and Spartans should be able to use it in multiplayer. But in all the games I've played with friends, none of us have found it. It is something that can only be found online or do you have to unlock it?

I think the most common playlist to find it on is "Invasion". I think Elites always spawn with it in that game type.

Yep. Its one of their 2 starting classes. The other has Active Camo I believe.

Thanks, guys. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 13, 2012, 09:45:50 PM
Ok I got a question. What do guys think of Armor Lock? I know many people don't like it, but I highly enjoy it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2012, 09:51:13 PM
I'm indifferent towards it. I have no problem at all with people who use it, but it just doesn't suit my play style. I'm more of a jetpack guy  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 13, 2012, 09:52:48 PM
I find it pretty useful since my friend loves to use the Ghost. But it's pretty hard to have him crash into me when we're playing on the same screen. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Mar 13, 2012, 09:56:43 PM
Perfect against Ghost-users. Annoying when you're using a Ghost.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 13, 2012, 10:07:47 PM
I must say its saved me from many Ghosts and Banshees. Even some Revanents. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 14, 2012, 03:30:37 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Mar 13, 2012, 09:45:50 PM
Ok I got a question. What do guys think of Armor Lock? I know many people don't like it, but I highly enjoy it.

Handy but if you're being swarmed, you're f**ked. I prefer jetpacks personally because air attacks are epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 14, 2012, 03:37:11 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 14, 2012, 03:30:37 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Mar 13, 2012, 09:45:50 PM
Ok I got a question. What do guys think of Armor Lock? I know many people don't like it, but I highly enjoy it.

Handy but if you're being swarmed, you're f**ked. I prefer jetpacks personally because air attacks are epic.

Meh, I'm alright with the jetpack. And you do make a valid point. I hate getting swarmed, though I have survived by quickly tossing a grenade. Works like 20% of the time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Mar 14, 2012, 04:30:01 PM
Armour Lock is god.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 14, 2012, 04:34:23 PM
Well I typically only use Armor Lock on big maps like Hemorrhage.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Mar 14, 2012, 07:43:35 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Mar 13, 2012, 09:45:50 PM
Ok I got a question. What do guys think of Armor Lock? I know many people don't like it, but I highly enjoy it.
Its more than useful and has saved my ass more than once but i find its uses better suited to single player, the bubble shield is what i use more in MP particularly invasion. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2012, 01:29:00 PM
I wouldn't use it in MP usually. What's to stop a player from standing in front of you until the timer times out and you're vulnerable for those few seconds.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Mar 16, 2012, 12:00:38 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 15, 2012, 01:29:00 PM
I wouldn't use it in MP usually. What's to stop a player from standing in front of you until the timer times out and you're vulnerable for those few seconds.

Well Armor Lock kinda pushes everyone back with an EMP burst so you can at least take a few of them down.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 16, 2012, 12:25:22 AM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Mar 13, 2012, 09:45:50 PM
Ok I got a question. What do guys think of Armor Lock? I know many people don't like it, but I highly enjoy it.
I'm fine with it. People that don't know how to use it right get destroyed, people that do make worthy adversaries!

I'm a full-time Jetpack/Evade guy, myself. I work those two like nobody's business.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Mar 16, 2012, 12:32:26 AM
I liked Armour Lock, but my favourite would actually be Sprint.

In real life despite my heavy build I have pretty damn mean sprint. This big guy even got 1st place in a official 100M race one time, hard to believe. There were all these athletic lighter guys but I won, I guess I just have more raw power in my legs.

But anyway yea I like Sprint the most. It's been a life saver for me in Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 16, 2012, 01:06:05 AM
I'm a sprint/jetpack man, myself. Get in, get out. It's gonna be quick. It's gonna be clean. And best of all, it's gonna be quiet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 16, 2012, 01:23:47 AM
Jetpack is the best because you can zip between levels like nobody's business, get the drop on people like a ninja, or just get the hell out of a disaster quickly. It's the #1 leading advancement in agility (not to mention the massive ascension speed increase if you start it at the peak of a jump)!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 16, 2012, 10:19:19 PM
Jetpack took me a while to handle properly. The first few times I used it, all I ever did was shoot straight up in the air with no regard for height or opponents swatting me out of the sky. I like dropping in on those that see me though because it's fun watching them swirl around in disorientation before realising I'm behind them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Mar 17, 2012, 03:10:35 AM
Armor Lock never bother me until people spam the hell out of it. It's the X factor in Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:16:16 PM
Just curious; what would guys say has been more influential in the FPS genre: CoD or Halo?

Doom is the most influential FPS game since other FPS where pretty much right after Doom came out in 1993. While other FPS games came out before Doom, but Doom is the one that started it all. CoD seems like the biggest FPS series at the moment but I think it will die out one day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Mar 17, 2012, 03:44:16 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Mar 17, 2012, 03:10:35 AM
Armor Lock never bother me until people spam the hell out of it. It's the X factor in Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:16:16 PM
Just curious; what would guys say has been more influential in the FPS genre: CoD or Halo?

Doom is the most influential FPS game since other FPS where pretty much right after Doom came out in 1993. While other FPS games came out before Doom, but Doom is the one that started it all. CoD seems like the biggest FPS series at the moment but I think it will die out one day.

I can't really talk seeing as I've never played a CoD game but at the rate Activision is milking and beating the dead cash cow it has to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Mar 17, 2012, 03:58:57 AM
Whatever they do with Armor Abilities in Halo 4, they'd better not remove Jetpack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 17, 2012, 04:04:15 AM
If they were going to do anything to change it, I would't mind a Jumppack.

Jumppacks are badass, and if they had an elevation adjustment for the thrusters (like holding down the activation button for a certain amount of time right before the lift-off), that'd be fantastic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 17, 2012, 06:04:51 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Mar 17, 2012, 03:10:35 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Mar 11, 2012, 04:16:16 PM
Just curious; what would guys say has been more influential in the FPS genre: CoD or Halo?

Doom is the most influential FPS game since other FPS where pretty much right after Doom came out in 1993. While other FPS games came out before Doom, but Doom is the one that started it all. CoD seems like the biggest FPS series at the moment but I think it will die out one day.

Yes but...that's not what I asked :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 17, 2012, 12:32:28 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Mar 17, 2012, 04:04:15 AM
If they were going to do anything to change it, I would't mind a Jumppack.

Jumppacks are badass, and if they had an elevation adjustment for the thrusters (like holding down the activation button for a certain amount of time right before the lift-off), that'd be fantastic.

Given the E3 trailer, I think we may be getting something similar to that :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Mar 17, 2012, 03:02:52 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Mar 17, 2012, 04:04:15 AM
If they were going to do anything to change it, I would't mind a Jumppack.

Jumppacks are badass, and if they had an elevation adjustment for the thrusters (like holding down the activation button for a certain amount of time right before the lift-off), that'd be fantastic.

You mean giving the player the ability to hover?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 17, 2012, 03:59:15 PM
No, a massive thruster propelled jump.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 24, 2012, 08:11:25 PM
343 Industries talks briefly about one of the new maps displayed in the last video, "Wraparound".

http://www.gamezone.com/products/halo-4/news/halo-4-wraparound-multiplayer-map-detailed (http://www.gamezone.com/products/halo-4/news/halo-4-wraparound-multiplayer-map-detailed)

Also:
http://www.oxm.co.uk/40030/halo-4-details-forerunner-map-dissected-halo-4-campaign-reveals-soon/ (http://www.oxm.co.uk/40030/halo-4-details-forerunner-map-dissected-halo-4-campaign-reveals-soon/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 27, 2012, 11:42:07 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFO_E_Gl3Ow#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFO_E_Gl3Ow#ws)

That's one hell of a team... particularly in the art and animation departments.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 01, 2012, 09:56:15 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2Fimages%2FNews%2FInline12%2Fsunset%2Fhalo_mulitplayer_stats.jpg&hash=dcd061b004bb57283e28598ee6432240848eb560)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTpP0ftoIc8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTpP0ftoIc8#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 03, 2012, 12:12:01 AM
*ahem*

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 01, 2012, 09:56:15 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2Fimages%2FNews%2FInline12%2Fsunset%2Fhalo_mulitplayer_stats.jpg&hash=dcd061b004bb57283e28598ee6432240848eb560)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTpP0ftoIc8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTpP0ftoIc8#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 03, 2012, 12:37:16 AM
Ahhh. My bad, brotato.  I mean, it was RIGHT ABOVE mine.  :laugh: :laugh: Ahhh, my dumbass moments.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 03, 2012, 12:40:38 AM
Ah, no worries, man. The image DOES take a ridiculously long time to load, I've noticed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 05, 2012, 04:37:55 PM
Next issue of Game Informer's Cover.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/04/05/may-cover-revealed-halo-4.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/04/05/may-cover-revealed-halo-4.aspx)

Oh yes!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 05, 2012, 05:05:09 PM
Ahhhhh yeah can't wait!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 05, 2012, 08:17:54 PM
Oh man, that looks great!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 05, 2012, 08:22:39 PM
God, that looks sexy!

Halo: Infinity has been registered as a domain name.

http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/722459/microsoft-registers-halo-infinity-domain-names/?cmpid=sn-110418-facebook-28-fbfantrack (http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/722459/microsoft-registers-halo-infinity-domain-names/?cmpid=sn-110418-facebook-28-fbfantrack)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Apr 05, 2012, 11:16:17 PM
I saw that yesterday, it made me chuckle as the original HaloInfinity.com is registered as a japanese balding clinic or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 05, 2012, 11:19:38 PM
Marathon: Infinity reference, perchance?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 05, 2012, 11:39:05 PM
Quote from: Razz on Apr 05, 2012, 04:37:55 PM
Next issue of Game Informer's Cover.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/04/05/may-cover-revealed-halo-4.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/04/05/may-cover-revealed-halo-4.aspx)

Oh yes!
Naaaice!

Just noticed this little bit of art on that page too:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2Ff5fc1d3b6717498793ffec745940ce79.png%3F1333668755&hash=c6317dee0ab4436997f1ab134507eddddb6adc91)

Wish there was a larger version available.

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 05, 2012, 11:19:38 PM
Marathon: Infinity reference, perchance?
That's what I was thinking; it'd be cool if they used this as a new title instead of "Halo 4", but I doubt it, seeing as Microsoft is hungry for the recognition of direct continuation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 06, 2012, 12:15:56 AM
Yeah. It'd be cool if that was the new title, though. And it would definitely imply a much new direction for the games. M:I was where the whole Marathon series went even more cosmic then it had been before, what with the parallel universes and time travel and such.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 12:22:21 AM
Probably a reference to the UNSC ship Infinity, which houses Spartan IVs, Covenant/Forerunner tech (I think), and other cool things. It was featured in some of the Halo 4 concept art.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 06, 2012, 12:42:13 AM
That's definitely it then. May just be a new novel, a prequel to Halo 4.

The Infinity seems more than likely to link up with Chief, reintroducing familiar aspects from the original trilogy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 06, 2012, 12:44:07 AM
I can still dream of my reality-bending twists and turns through space-time...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 06, 2012, 01:17:58 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 06, 2012, 12:44:07 AM
I can still dream of my reality-bending twists and turns through space-time...

You know, that concept has actually been in Halo before. Ever read the novel First Strike? I don't remember everythign because of how long its been since I read it, but it takes place between Combat Evolved and Halo 2, features a Forerunner crystal that kind of manipulates time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 02:28:52 PM
Supposed leaked Multiplyer details for Halo 4:

http://www.thisisxbox.com/360/halo-4-multiplayer-details-have-been-leaked/ (http://www.thisisxbox.com/360/halo-4-multiplayer-details-have-been-leaked/)

Not sure if they're true, but right now I feel kind of "eh" about them. They could be cool, and I'll reserve judgement until I see them in action, but right now I'm not exactly excited about some of these changes. Depending on how they are ahndled, though, they could be really cool.

What I've seen of the game in action so far looks great, and there's always the campaign, so I'll remain optimistic until more information is released.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 07, 2012, 03:02:14 PM
Both single and multiplayer screens here:

(Mostly singleplayer stuff here)
http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/halo-4-game-informer-scans/1284045?page=1 (http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/halo-4-game-informer-scans/1284045?page=1)

Same article with a few more multiplayer shots.

http://opa-ages.com/forums/topic/61184-halo-4-game-informer-scans/ (http://opa-ages.com/forums/topic/61184-halo-4-game-informer-scans/)

Those graphics... :o

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 07, 2012, 03:10:51 PM
I've read every bit of information in those scans, and I am super pumped for this game! The look of that first mission is amazing. So atmospheric. Loving everything about this game, and yes that includes all the crazy stuff they are adding into multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 03:22:05 PM
Yep, my hesitance from a couple posts ago is now completely gone. Consider me more hyped than ever before!  :o

That beginning to the camping sounds great, and I'm already left wondering about how the
Spoiler
Covenant
[close]
tie in to all of this, now that they've been confirmed (and shown in the beautiful new graphics. And the more in depth Cortana/Chief relationship at the core sounds amazing!

Although, after the release of a certain movie, I may have a bit of a hard time taking the name Requiem seriously for the planet :P

EDIT: Turns out a sequel to Glasslands has been announced, if anyone's interested. Its called The Thursday War. I really need to get caught up on these books before Halo 4 comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 07, 2012, 03:37:35 PM
I'm glad to see the Covenant has returned, and I'm curious as to why they are so intent on destroying the Chief. And to finally get some in sight on John's character is what I am really looking forward to. I cannot wait to see how they handle Cortanas impending rampancy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 07, 2012, 04:31:51 PM
Glad to see the DMR, I don't mind the BR but I prefer the DMR so much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 04:33:53 PM
Quote from: Razz on Apr 07, 2012, 04:31:51 PM
Glad to see the DMR, I don't mind the BR but I prefer the DMR so much.

I'm just glad that now we don't have to hear endless debates over which should be in the game :D Always good having options.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 07, 2012, 04:58:12 PM
I'm coming around. My initial resistance to this idea is being diminished the more I see about it. I just wish they'd call it something other than Halo 4, since it seems to be a new story than the original trilogy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 07, 2012, 05:52:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 03:22:05 PM
Yep, my hesitance from a couple posts ago is now completely gone. Consider me more hyped than ever before!  :o

That beginning to the camping sounds great, and I'm already left wondering about how the
Spoiler
Covenant
[close]
tie in to all of this, now that they've been confirmed (and shown in the beautiful new graphics. And the more in depth Cortana/Chief relationship at the core sounds amazing!

Although, after the release of a certain movie, I may have a bit of a hard time taking the name Requiem seriously for the planet :P

EDIT: Turns out a sequel to Glasslands has been announced, if anyone's interested. Its called The Thursday War. I really need to get caught up on these books before Halo 4 comes out.

Again?? So much for a new enemy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 05:57:01 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 07, 2012, 05:52:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 03:22:05 PM
Yep, my hesitance from a couple posts ago is now completely gone. Consider me more hyped than ever before!  :o

That beginning to the camping sounds great, and I'm already left wondering about how the
Spoiler
Covenant
[close]
tie in to all of this, now that they've been confirmed (and shown in the beautiful new graphics. And the more in depth Cortana/Chief relationship at the core sounds amazing!

Although, after the release of a certain movie, I may have a bit of a hard time taking the name Requiem seriously for the planet :P

EDIT: Turns out a sequel to Glasslands has been announced, if anyone's interested. Its called The Thursday War. I really need to get caught up on these books before Halo 4 comes out.

Again?? So much for a new enemy.

Did you read the article? It said that when he wakes up there are Covenant forces trying to board the Forward Unto Dawn, which obviously confuses Chief and Cortana given the events of Halo 3.

Once they crash land on Requiem, however, they are forced to deal with something completely new and unrelated to the Covenant, but 343 Industries has yet to announce what the new enemy will be yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 07, 2012, 06:19:17 PM
This looks great and it's good to see the covenant again although that grunt on the fourth page looks a bit naked.

A bit disappointed they still haven't shown any new enemies and Chief shouldn't be wearing that armour right away either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 07, 2012, 07:01:48 PM
That's a really nice cover. :)

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 05, 2012, 11:39:05 PMNaaaice!

Just noticed this little bit of art on that page too:

http://gyazo.com/f5fc1d3b6717498793ffec745940ce79.png?1333668755

Wish there was a larger version available.
At least you get this if you click it. Don't know if that's a new picture though.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi44.tinypic.com%2F1ifywi.jpg&hash=fe291f84454f275d2bb62c97e5b300a11417e17f)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 07, 2012, 10:34:58 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 07, 2012, 05:52:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 03:22:05 PM
Yep, my hesitance from a couple posts ago is now completely gone. Consider me more hyped than ever before!  :o

That beginning to the camping sounds great, and I'm already left wondering about how the
Spoiler
Covenant
[close]
tie in to all of this, now that they've been confirmed (and shown in the beautiful new graphics. And the more in depth Cortana/Chief relationship at the core sounds amazing!

Although, after the release of a certain movie, I may have a bit of a hard time taking the name Requiem seriously for the planet :P

EDIT: Turns out a sequel to Glasslands has been announced, if anyone's interested. Its called The Thursday War. I really need to get caught up on these books before Halo 4 comes out.

Again?? So much for a new enemy.
Read the article, they aren't the main enemy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 08, 2012, 04:38:00 AM
Best part was the dialoge between Chief and Cortana... they've certainly got that down. The multiplayer additions sound promising, but it just feels like we've had a lot taken away from us as well... really gonna miss Elites. :/

I also hope they don't latch onto the whole simulation thing too strictly either; I want the Covenant weapons and vehicles in there as well as the 'New Threat' set (god knows they'll have their own arsenal).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 08, 2012, 08:51:42 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 02:28:52 PMSupposed leaked Multiplyer details for Halo 4:

http://www.thisisxbox.com/360/halo-4-multiplayer-details-have-been-leaked/ (http://www.thisisxbox.com/360/halo-4-multiplayer-details-have-been-leaked/)
Consider me hyped.

Also, seems like I was spot on when it comes to Red Vs. Blue. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 08, 2012, 11:25:21 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Apr 08, 2012, 08:51:42 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 02:28:52 PMSupposed leaked Multiplyer details for Halo 4:

http://www.thisisxbox.com/360/halo-4-multiplayer-details-have-been-leaked/ (http://www.thisisxbox.com/360/halo-4-multiplayer-details-have-been-leaked/)
Consider me hyped.

Also, seems like I was spot on when it comes to Red Vs. Blue. :D

Haha, yeah, you were.

Thinking about the multiplayer stuff again, I like it more than I initially did. But it's the campaign info that's really blown my mind so far.

I think my Live is running out in May (I think), unfortunately, and I don't think I'm going renew it until this game comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 08, 2012, 01:39:09 PM
Yeah its the campaign that I'm really excited for, it seems like they really are trying to go for that sense of wonder,amazement and exploration that the first game had, something that Bungie never quite managed to recapture in the later titles no matter how hard they tried.

Strange thing is I'm glad Bungie has gone away from Halo to do there own thing and left the reign of the series in the hands of 343, even before Reach came out you could tell the series was starting to show fatigue on Bungie, its hard to describe but before Reach every interview Bungie did they seemed to be so eager to start working on a new IP and already were severing ties to the series and Microsoft itself. Speaking of which hopefully we should see their new game soon but considering its not been shown fully (or even has a name) and doesn't have a release window I wouldn't be surprised if it was a Next gen title.

If you told me 2 years or even a year ago that Halo 4 was development I wouldn't of believed you, the ending of Halo 3 wrapped everything up even though the legendary ending left it open I thought they only threw that in there just to mess with the fans.Boy I was wrong! :P

Really can't wait to see more of the Single player. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 08, 2012, 02:54:18 PM
I kind of disagree with the fact that none of the other games captured the wonder of CE. Maybe I'm blinded by nostalgia, but Halo 3, my first Halo game, had me hooked and in awe right from the beginning. It impacted me enough to go back and buy the first two games, and actually become a video game fan, which I never really was before. These days, the only games I really play are the Halo games. But again, maybe I just feel that way because that's where I started :)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 08, 2012, 03:50:23 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 08, 2012, 02:54:18 PM
I kind of disagree with the fact that none of the other games captured the wonder of CE. Maybe I'm blinded by nostalgia, but Halo 3, my first Halo game, had me hooked and in awe right from the beginning.
Well there you go, I cut my Halo teeth back in 2002 when the Xbox Launched in the UK. Played it constantly for over a year, good times. :)

It feels to me that the series has become increasingly linear with each sequel, not saying the first game was open ended of course but it felt like you had a lot to explore rather than being led down a set path through game design like the other titles, hoping Halo 4 recaptures some of that and judging by previews and concept art that does seem to be the case.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 08, 2012, 04:00:58 PM
Yeah, I can agree with this. Although ODST gave a great open world feeling (even though it was kind of linear as well). ODST is, actually, my favorite Halo game so far, although there isn't a singe one I dislike.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 08, 2012, 04:43:51 PM
What it is to me, is that in Halo 1 you are introduced to a Halo for the first time, and it's this new, amazing adventure that couldn't be topped. In halo 2, its another halo, and in Halo 3 it was the Ark, which was similar to a halo. Those games were amazing, and both had a sense of adventure that was its own.

I thought ODST did a great job mixing up the atmosphere and doing something new, with the Neo-Noir night sections. Reach i found the most disappointing. The game played well, and the story was great, but the dreary, foggy environments and big city levels didn't have that same unknown, alien feeling that the first games had.

With the introduction of this new shield world, i think the alien adventure feeling of the first game can be reproduced in a new and exciting way.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 09, 2012, 09:35:23 PM
I wonder how similar Requiem is going to be to the Shield World from Halo Wars. That one certainly offered some beautiful scenery, and based on the comments about Halo 4, Requiem should be doing the same :)

And speaking of Halo Wars, I still don't think it would be too far fetched if the crew of the Spirit of Fire somehow link up with Master Chief or the UNSC in this new Reclaimer Trilogy.

EDIT: Interview with Frank O'Connor about transitioning from Halo 3 to Halo 4:
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/04/09/comparing-halo-4-to-halo-3.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/04/09/comparing-halo-4-to-halo-3.aspx)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Apr 10, 2012, 01:45:46 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Apr 08, 2012, 08:51:42 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 07, 2012, 02:28:52 PMSupposed leaked Multiplyer details for Halo 4:

http://www.thisisxbox.com/360/halo-4-multiplayer-details-have-been-leaked/ (http://www.thisisxbox.com/360/halo-4-multiplayer-details-have-been-leaked/)
Consider me hyped.

Also, seems like I was spot on when it comes to Red Vs. Blue. :D

I don't know. I'm a little hesitant. Seems Call of Dutyesqe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 10, 2012, 06:49:08 PM
It does have some Call of Duty traits, definitely, but I feel like it all depends on implementation. Now, I'm not at all a Call of Duty fan, I don't hate the game, I just can't get into it. But with a Halo spin put on the game mechanics, as well as the familiar Halo stuff returning to balance it out, the concept has a ton of potential. I have faith in 343 Industries so far :)

And, if for some reason I end up not fond of the multiplayer (which I'm hoping doesn't happen), I'll still have campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 10, 2012, 07:16:28 PM
Gosh, that article was excellent. My hype meter just sky rocketed!

I actually really like the reason why the Red's are fighting Blue's. I kinda figured it would be training purposes, but I like that they give a little story with it. And, the Spartan Ops sound awesome, too! So psyched!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 10, 2012, 07:36:54 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Apr 10, 2012, 07:16:28 PM
I actually really like the reason why the Red's are fighting Blue's. I kinda figured it would be training purposes, but I like that they give a little story with it. And, the Spartan Ops sound awesome, too! So psyched!

At first I was a bit upset because Firefight is gone, but after reading it again, I'm really liking the sound of Spartan Ops. The way I'm interpreting it, its almost like we're getting a second, episodic campaign.
I just hope that each week you still have access to the previous stuff, and that its not mandatory to do it co-op (Anything story related, I prefer to do by myself the first playthrough).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 10, 2012, 08:01:46 PM
Never really got to play a whole lot of Firefight, so I won't miss it. And I'm with you on the story by yourself thing, but it sounds like Spartan Ops might be suited strictly for mulitiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 10, 2012, 08:38:22 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Apr 10, 2012, 08:01:46 PM
Never really got to play a whole lot of Firefight, so I won't miss it. And I'm with you on the story by yourself thing, but it sounds like Spartan Ops might be suited strictly for mulitiplayer.

Well, Firefight was also designed with cooperative play in mind, but there was nothing to prevent you from starting up a game by yourself. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 10, 2012, 08:40:39 PM
Ahh, yeah, that's very true. You can also do that in Mass Effect 3's multiplayer. Maybe they will make it like, suggest you play it with other people, but don't necessarily have to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 10, 2012, 08:49:21 PM
Yep, I'm hoping that its along those lines. If not, I guess I'll need to get some co-op buddies :D

I like this article here, where they describe it as a bit of a TV season:
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/343208/halo-4s-spartan-ops-will-provide-months-of-content-is-like-a-tv-season/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/343208/halo-4s-spartan-ops-will-provide-months-of-content-is-like-a-tv-season/)

Makes me think. I wonder if there will be a "season 2" in the form of paid DLC. It would seem likely if the mode is as popular as I'm hoping it is. And fans have been clamoring for non-map pack DLC for years; this will finally afford the makers an opportunity to provide that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 10, 2012, 08:51:11 PM
I'm with ya, man!  ;D

That seems kinda like Moder Warfare 3's content season. They have different "Content drops" every month for 9 months. Some are map packs, some are spec op packs, some are both.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 12, 2012, 03:16:45 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFY6Dp69GlE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFY6Dp69GlE#ws)

0:50 alright 343 i'm sold

Another soundtrack sample in here http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/halo-4-soundtrack-samples/0e7bbce8-a995-4daa-8a45-439657f5004b (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/detail/halo-4-soundtrack-samples/0e7bbce8-a995-4daa-8a45-439657f5004b)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 12, 2012, 02:17:56 PM
Hm... I am liking what I'm hearing. Some of it does have a Halo-esque sound. But a lot of it doesn't seem to quite fit. Can't really judge from the tiny snippets we're getting, though.

Still wish Marty was coming back.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 12, 2012, 07:58:40 PM
Music sounds great so far! Very Halo, but also very different, kind of like what Marty did with Reach's music.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 13, 2012, 03:51:05 PM
http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-4-new-screens-show-campaign-multiplayer-weapons-enemies-will-melt-your-eyes-with-shiny-visual-joy/ (http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-4-new-screens-show-campaign-multiplayer-weapons-enemies-will-melt-your-eyes-with-shiny-visual-joy/)

Man this game looks good. Been playing through all the Halo campaigns I have because Im getting so pumped for Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 13, 2012, 06:28:12 PM
Oh man, that stuff looks great. Seems like the Covenant are going to be making it to Requiem as well, if the concept art is to be believed. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 13, 2012, 06:47:32 PM
Not really sure if I like the new look for Cortana to be honest. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 13, 2012, 07:09:20 PM
She looks like she's in her teens... it's kind of strange.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhurtlockerinc.com%2Fimages%2Fcortana-resize%25205.jpg&hash=6fadcc1d94e353de3e6f473ba3999942fb8c0d0d)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc3333424.r24.cf0.rackcdn.com%2Fc6a091eede5e0ca6b02676b6cc8c1f7d2f029ff5.jpg__939x820_q85.jpg&hash=a5d21243bf628d6d30c8d8a647f59facdbe167df)

I think she was done best in Halo 2 (no bias...).

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deviantart.com%2Fdownload%2F66701775%2FCortana_Face_by_Zenstrata.gif&hash=eb55b2710f246364e89ca433fe7a9cc80f2de45d)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 13, 2012, 11:12:27 PM
The new look is a bit too human for me. Doesn't look like a hologram anymore.

And say, doesn't the Halo 2 Cortana look like Tricia Helfer a bit? :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 13, 2012, 11:47:50 PM
These new weapon skins look weird. Why are they so blocky?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 14, 2012, 12:44:31 AM
I think they looked a lot more block shaped than they did in Reach. The Reach Assault Rifle was ridiculous.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 14, 2012, 03:52:50 AM
Halo/Prometheus mashup...pretty awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRHJWDB0nOY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRHJWDB0nOY#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 14, 2012, 08:50:25 AM
Aye, that was pretty awesome.

I wonder if Cortana's new look could have something to do with her going rampage. Maybe it's a Benjamin Button kind of thing, where she decreases in age as she's going rampage and then just fades away, more or less.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 14, 2012, 09:13:46 AM
Well, her image is becoming more human (far less digitized face and hair as a visible start), so I'm certain they'll use that as a thematic device-- which would be very cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Apr 14, 2012, 08:21:08 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 14, 2012, 03:52:50 AM
Halo/Prometheus mashup...pretty awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRHJWDB0nOY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRHJWDB0nOY#ws)

That was great.

Oh assassinations in Halo 4? I'm sold. Well, even more sold.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 15, 2012, 09:48:44 PM
Don't know if this has been mentioned already, but we won't be fighting flood in Halo four

http://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postsm814552_The-Flood-s-return.aspx#post814552 (http://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postsm814552_The-Flood-s-return.aspx#post814552)

Doesn't rule out Halo five or six though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 15, 2012, 09:52:33 PM
I'm certainly going to miss them, that's for sure. They can be annoying as hell, but they're a big part of Halo. :(

Still, like you said, I doubt we've seen the last of them. There's no doubt in my mind that we will see them again before the trilogy ends. I, for one, am desperate to learn more about our old friend the Gravemind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 15, 2012, 09:56:57 PM
Six other Halo arrays still exist, each with their own Flood samples, so they definitely still exist. Not to mention they're extragalactic in origin.

I know many people hated playing against the flood, but I always liked it. Were fun missions
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Apr 15, 2012, 09:58:42 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 15, 2012, 09:56:57 PM
Six other Halo arrays still exist, each with their own Flood samples, so they definitely still exist. Not to mention they're extragalactic in origin.

I know many people hated playing against the flood, but I always liked it. Were fun missions

Cortana on Legendary... *shudders*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 15, 2012, 10:01:56 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 15, 2012, 09:56:57 PM
Six other Halo arrays still exist, each with their own Flood samples, so they definitely still exist. Not to mention they're extragalactic in origin.

I'd love to revisit Installation 05 from Halo 2. We left it in such a mess last time, maybe we should go clean it up a bit :D

And I think in one of the novels humanity recently discovered Installation 03, so that could get interesting.

And yeah, Halo Wars showed that Flood can be found on other places than the rings themselves. HW took place on a Shield World, just like Halo 4 is. I guess Requiem was probably a bit more well maintained by the Forerunners than the Shield World in HW was :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 15, 2012, 11:54:06 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 15, 2012, 09:56:57 PM
Six other Halo arrays still exist
D:

I'm not sure I can handle 42 more Halo rings, man.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 16, 2012, 12:04:21 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 15, 2012, 09:52:33 PM
I'm certainly going to miss them, that's for sure. They can be annoying as hell, but they're a big part of Halo. :(

Still, like you said, I doubt we've seen the last of them. There's no doubt in my mind that we will see them again before the trilogy ends. I, for one, am desperate to learn more about our old friend the Gravemind.
Oh thank god, I hated the Flood! They always pissed me off, and I was glad to know their wasn't much of them in Reach or ODST.

QuoteCortana on Legendary... *shudders*
That's gonna bring back the nightmares I had...feel this 'Vietnam War' flashback coming in my head from dealing with Post Traumatic Flood Disorder.

QuoteI know many people hated playing against the flood, but I always liked it. Were fun missions
They were quite the challenge dealing with them and it was addicting at times.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Apr 16, 2012, 12:06:09 AM
Well, on the bright side (if I remember correctly) there are still years of war between the Covenant and the Seperatist (Elites) after the events of Halo 3. There's a chance we might get into that bloody mess, how big or small of a chance I have no idea.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 15, 2012, 11:54:06 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 15, 2012, 09:56:57 PM
Six other Halo arrays still exist
D:

I'm not sure I can handle 42 more Halo rings, man.

Think of it as the Pacific War in WW2, one island at a time.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 17, 2012, 04:17:53 AM
See when I thing of a mix of organic and sort of synthetic music I think of this
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RaHoHtH0YEA (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RaHoHtH0YEA)
Which could actually be pretty cool
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 17, 2012, 05:36:43 AM
Don't have a source, but I heard that there might be some Halo 4 news on Conan tomorrow. Anyone else hear about this?



On another note, I've been thinking about having a Summer of Halo; picking up CE and 2, playing through all the games. I thought maybe I should check out the books, too. But I have to ask; are they good? Any that I should skip over? Would it be worth it to buy them, or just get 'em from the library? And is there a particular order they should be read in?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 17, 2012, 06:23:07 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 17, 2012, 05:36:43 AM
Don't have a source, but I heard that there might be some Halo 4 news on Conan tomorrow. Anyone else hear about this?



On another note, I've been thinking about having a summer of Halo; picking up CE and 2, playing through all the games. I thought maybe I should check out the books, too. But I have to ask; are they good? Any that I should skip over? Would it be worth it to buy them, or just get 'em from the library? And is there a particular order they should be read in?


It comes from Halo 4's facebook page. I read about the same thing there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Spaghetti on Apr 17, 2012, 07:31:18 AM
That little thing at the mouth of chief's new armor bugs the SHIT out of me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 17, 2012, 11:45:34 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 17, 2012, 05:36:43 AM
On another note, I've been thinking about having a Summer of Halo; picking up CE and 2, playing through all the games. I thought maybe I should check out the books, too. But I have to ask; are they good? Any that I should skip over? Would it be worth it to buy them, or just get 'em from the library? And is there a particular order they should be read in?

I did the summer of Halo thing last summer. Played through all six games in chronological order, and it was awesome :)

As for the books, I read the first seven of them, and would recommend them all. I'll give you a brief run down, if you want to know what they're about. And I would say read them in the order that they were released (the order I posted them in) rather than chronological, because events tend to span over the course of years and overlap from book to book.

The Fall of Reach- This one is often considered to be the best. It deals with the start of the Spartan II program, ultimately concluding with the fall of Reach (as the title says). Unlike the game set on this planet, Master Chief is the star here.

The Flood- This one is probably the most skippable. Its a retelling of Combat Evolved, so most of it is already known. The most interesting parts were those that weren't about Chief, and dealt instead with other UNSC forces on the ring or the Covenant.

First Strike- This one here is a direct follow up to CE/The Flood (in the same way the CE/The Flood are followups to Fall of Reach). Bridges the gap between Halo CE and 2 and shows what happened to Chief in the meantime. Really good, from what I remember.

Ghosts of Onyx- This one here was my absolute favorite. Its the first one that doesn't deal with Master Chief, but instead another Spartan II named Kurt. Its about the start of the Spartan III program, and for the most part is set in the timeframe of Halo 2.

Contact Harvest- Some people don't like this one, but I loved it. Its about Sgt. Johnson and the start of the war on Harvest. Also has some very interesting stuff about Tartarus and the brutes, as well as an interesting subplot about a grunt and an engineer.

The Cole Protocol- Probably my least favorite of the bunch, but no terrible. Its just that its not very memorable. I'd still say to check it out, though, because it had some cool stuff with Gray Team (a team of SIIs), Captain Keys, and some jackals. I think it takes place around the time of Halo Wars, after Harvest has already fallen.

Evolutions- This one is a compilation of short stories by various authors. Most are worth great, a few are average, and there is only one that comes to mind that I didn't like at all. Amongst my favorites were "Human Weakness" and "The Impossible Life and Possible Death of Preston J. Cole". If possible, get this as two separate volumes rather than one large book. Supposedly if you go with the smaller format, each volume has an extra story.

After that comes Cryptum (the first Forerunner book), then Glasslands (the first post Halo 3 book as well as a sequel to Ghosts of Onyx), and then Primordium (the second Forerunner book). Coming soon is The Thursday War (second post Halo 3 book). I haven't read these, but I've heard good things.

But yeah, the order I posted is the order they should be read in to get the most out of it. They are cheap enough that buying them shouldn't be a problem, but getting them from a library wouldn't lessen the impact or anything. For being based on a video game, they are surprisingly well written.

EDIT: If you can get your hands on Dr. Halsey's journal, the book that came with the special editions of Halo Reach, that is also well worth the read. It clears up a few small continuity errors that exist between Fall of Reach and Halo Reach, and is a very entertaining read. I was able to get a copy off of ebay for cheap.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 17, 2012, 11:48:27 AM
I'm considered 'a little strange' for having The Cole Protocol be my favorite.  :laugh:

Also, the positive thing about The Flood is the Covenant side to the story, which had me really gripped... Zamamee and Yayap 'til I die. ;_;
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 17, 2012, 11:52:25 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 17, 2012, 11:48:27 AM
I'm considered 'a little strange' for having The Cole Protocol be my favorite.  :laugh:

Also, the positive thing about The Flood is the Covenant side to the story, which had me really gripped... Zamamee and Yayap 'til I die. ;_;

Yeah, the Covenant side of The Flood made it worth reading.

As for Cole Protocol, I really don't remember a lot of it, to be honest :D Gray Team was awesome, and the Jackals on the Rubble were cool, but that's about it. Maybe I should check it out again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 17, 2012, 12:08:00 PM
I thought the entire Thel 'Vadam (The Arbiter) story converging with Keyes' was amazing... as I'm sure you can tell, a large part of my interest in the stories is from the Covenant side.  ;)

Really fed to the way I see Thel's character progression, and seeing him in his prime was awesome. Really enjoyed that bitchy Jackal rebel leader Reth was an oddly memorable character. Having Thel sent by the Prophets to kill him seemed to be quite an ominous piece of foreshadowing for what eventually happens in Halo 2. I need to give it another read, but there we some other very interesting Covenant characters in there as well (and dat ending).

The UNSC story also worked well for me (undercover Spartan operatives get in a bar brawl on a Rebel asteroid station, need I say more?), with some fantastic insight into what really drives Keyes, showing him on a much more relatable level than 'Captain Army Man Extrordinaire'. The ship to ship combat jargon was also kept to a minimum, and everything moved at a wonderful pace, with tense situations always ready to come and mess up the character's days, be they human or Covenant.

So that's why I loved The Cole Protocol.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 17, 2012, 02:05:22 PM
Halo 4 November 6th Date Rumoured.

http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/16/2953225/halo-4-conan-obrien-source-availability (http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/16/2953225/halo-4-conan-obrien-source-availability)

Wouldn't be surprised if it comes out that month.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 17, 2012, 03:26:40 PM
Quote from: Razz on Apr 17, 2012, 02:05:22 PM
Halo 4 November 6th Date Rumoured.

http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/16/2953225/halo-4-conan-obrien-source-availability (http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/16/2953225/halo-4-conan-obrien-source-availability)

Wouldn't be surprised if it comes out that month.


And now its just been confirmed!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fblogs%2FHeadlines%2Fimage.axd%3Fpicture%3D2012%252f4%252f17%252fDateAnnounce.png&hash=3610271e530cdd3057ae2d638dd6fe4401e9cca6)http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/04/17/The-Halo-Bulletin-41712.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/04/17/The-Halo-Bulletin-41712.aspx)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 17, 2012, 03:55:02 PM
I'm already the first one in line at my local Gamestop. Someone bring me some food, please. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 17, 2012, 03:57:18 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Apr 17, 2012, 03:55:02 PM
I'm already the first one in line at my local Gamestop. Someone bring me some food, please. 8)

You've been in cryosleep since 2007. You can last a bit longer :P So, when are you updating your set to the Chief's fancy new Halo 4 armor? ;)

I'm holing out until a preorder bonus is announced before I preorder myself, though :) To hold myself over, I've been replaying the trilogy. About two thirds done with Halo 2 as we speak.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 17, 2012, 04:10:25 PM
Haha true. I've been thinking about upgrading since the new images have been released. I'll get on it.

I've done the trilogy and now I'm just tying up loose ends and getting achievements from ODST, CE, and Reach. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 17, 2012, 04:38:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrFGHv1SxsE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrFGHv1SxsE#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbgvbFhuq2s#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbgvbFhuq2s#ws)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 17, 2012, 05:09:59 PM
 :laugh: I have to remember not to forget that song!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 18, 2012, 04:24:36 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GflJB-aM0wI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GflJB-aM0wI#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 18, 2012, 04:25:26 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 18, 2012, 04:24:36 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GflJB-aM0wI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GflJB-aM0wI#ws)

Was this the big Halo 4 news that was talked about yesterday?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 18, 2012, 04:27:00 AM
No, the big news was the release date.

Part of me really hopes they put that dialogue in the game. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 18, 2012, 09:34:56 AM
Oh god, I really hope they did. And if not that dialogue in particular, at least had Andy and Conan voice a pair of in-game marines.

"I sure hate my life. I tried taking anti-depressants about six weeks ago."
"Oh, really?"
"Yeah. Psht. So I'm impotent now."

:laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 18, 2012, 12:55:53 PM
"Guess if we stand here long enough, someone'll kill us."

"Who'd be jerky enough to do that?"


Now I want nothing more than to kill their crate-loading sprites.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 18, 2012, 01:15:28 PM
Oh God, that is mandatory IWHBYD material! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 18, 2012, 11:18:20 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/306191_343565659035656_108905269168364_949617_33988022_n.jpg)

Mother. Of. God. That looks so good!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 18, 2012, 11:24:55 PM
So according to that picture, the blues are unicorns and the reds are wolves?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 18, 2012, 11:26:07 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 18, 2012, 11:24:55 PM
So according to that picture, the blues are unicorns and the reds are wolves?

Wut?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 18, 2012, 11:26:59 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Apr 18, 2012, 11:26:07 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 18, 2012, 11:24:55 PM
So according to that picture, the blues are unicorns and the reds are wolves?

Wut?

Bottom right corner shows the score, Blue is Unicorns and Reds are wolves
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 18, 2012, 11:27:59 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 18, 2012, 11:26:59 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Apr 18, 2012, 11:26:07 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 18, 2012, 11:24:55 PM
So according to that picture, the blues are unicorns and the reds are wolves?

Wut?

Bottom right corner shows the score, Blue is Unicorns and Reds are wolves

Ahh. Good spot, man. Hmmm. I guess so. I know what team I want to be on...Blue, duh.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 18, 2012, 11:28:21 PM
Doubt it, most likely just the emblems for the top players of the respective teams. This seems to be a 1v1.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 18, 2012, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 18, 2012, 11:28:21 PM
Doubt it, most likely just the emblems for the top players of the respective teams. This seems to be a 1v1.

I don't think so, look at the medals on the right, so unless the map is very small or he's spawn trapping the other guy, I'd say he just killed quite a few people in very little time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 18, 2012, 11:43:36 PM
QuoteTo hold myself over, I've been replaying the trilogy. About two thirds done with Halo 2 as we speak. Played through all six games in chronological order, and it was awesome

QuoteI've done the trilogy and now I'm just tying up loose ends and getting achievements from ODST, CE, and Reach.

I haven't played them in Chrono-order yet, I played Halo 2 first, then Halo 3, Halo: Anniversary, ODST, and just finished Reach. Maybe by the time November nears closer, i'll play them again chronologically.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 19, 2012, 12:01:23 AM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 18, 2012, 11:31:05 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 18, 2012, 11:28:21 PM
Doubt it, most likely just the emblems for the top players of the respective teams. This seems to be a 1v1.

I don't think so, look at the medals on the right, so unless the map is very small or he's spawn trapping the other guy, I'd say he just killed quite a few people in very little time.
The other guy wasn't even firing; it was a test run with Conan's voice implemented, not an actual match.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 19, 2012, 01:47:32 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Apr 17, 2012, 05:09:59 PM
:laugh: I have to remember not to forget that song!

Now you won't have to forget! They made it a soundbite :D

http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/Halo4SargeSong.wav
(http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/Podcast/Halo4SargeSong.wav)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 19, 2012, 02:09:36 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 18, 2012, 11:28:21 PM
Doubt it, most likely just the emblems for the top players of the respective teams. This seems to be a 1v1.

I'm sorry to interrupt the Halo talk, but Sweeper, I f**king love your signature.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 19, 2012, 02:25:58 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.ponibooru.org%2F_images%2Fe8ff42a0a5fbe1df168c7cf33e6a04f6%2F111414%2520-%2520animated%2520rarity.gif&hash=d14f9146ef0c44104e3368dfbe40b0b9b1388ddd)

Thank you!  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Apr 19, 2012, 02:29:18 AM
Yes, I love it as well.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 19, 2012, 05:55:20 AM
AAAAND...

It's confirmed.

http://www.examiner.com/console-gaming-in-national/halo-4-will-indeed-feature-the-voices-of-conan-o-brien-and-andy-ricther (http://www.examiner.com/console-gaming-in-national/halo-4-will-indeed-feature-the-voices-of-conan-o-brien-and-andy-ricther)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 19, 2012, 05:55:40 AM
Niiice!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 19, 2012, 06:07:04 AM
YUSS!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 19, 2012, 01:21:47 PM
Very nice! :D

I would love if they also brought back Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, and Adam Baldwin to do cameo roles like in Halo 3 :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 19, 2012, 05:31:22 PM
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/04/18/spartan-ops-the-bold-new-co-op-of-halo-4.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/04/18/spartan-ops-the-bold-new-co-op-of-halo-4.aspx)

Going around the post Halo 3 galaxy finding out whats what, count me in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 19, 2012, 05:38:14 PM
Very awesome! I honestly think i'm just as excited for Spartan Ops as I am for the Chief's campaign! Talk about getting your money's worth!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 19, 2012, 05:58:45 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-jVzW3bpbMKg%2FT5AutzsJ_ZI%2FAAAAAAAAAyk%2FI0smsTL2jHk%2Fs1600%2FOXM.jpg&hash=800da29dcf49b1d77b1b40d5419cfb47e547acf0)
http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/04/new-halo-4-weapon-revealed-on-cover-of.html (http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/04/new-halo-4-weapon-revealed-on-cover-of.html)

Nice gun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 19, 2012, 06:07:32 PM
I need to find out what the gun does. now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 19, 2012, 06:13:58 PM
Its not a grenade launcher, but its AWEsome, according to the link.

If its UNSC, then probably the Assault Carbine, like the article said.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 19, 2012, 06:22:59 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Apr 19, 2012, 06:07:32 PM
I need to find out what the gun does. now.
It kills with extreme prejudice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 19, 2012, 06:32:17 PM
It looks the like the N7 Valkrie Rifle from Mass Effect 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 19, 2012, 08:27:34 PM
I really hope that isn't the carbine. A carbine is a shortened rifle, and that gun doesn't look very compact.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 19, 2012, 08:42:33 PM
I never could've imagined one gun could generate so much speculation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 19, 2012, 11:00:08 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 19, 2012, 01:21:47 PM
Very nice! :D

I would love if they also brought back Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, and Adam Baldwin to do cameo roles like in Halo 3 :)
I just hope the ODST team returns... including Veronica (Tricia Helfer, plzzz).

Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 19, 2012, 08:42:33 PM
I never could've imagined one gun could generate so much speculation.
You haven't noticed that stuff like that is big in Halo fandom? It's not like Call of Duty's gun roster additions, most often in Halo, weapon additions prove to be massive game-changers in one fashion or another.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 19, 2012, 11:23:20 PM
Magazine scan featuring  new look for Grunts

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg62.imageshack.us%2Fimg62%2F7916%2Fwp000049e.jpg&hash=6f8da6d6d90caec9efd93fe599667e02535725b4)

Also many of speculated online that this new gun, might be a Gauss Rifle
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalofanon%2Fimages%2F9%2F91%2FLAM_Gauss_Rifle.jpg&hash=73460c7dc4f04a03dbc6b190039857ec46213248)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Apr 19, 2012, 11:34:31 PM
Grunts look a little strange but that's probably due to the improved graphics engine.

That gun looks really nice as well, can't wait for more info at E3. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 19, 2012, 11:51:20 PM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Apr 19, 2012, 11:23:20 PM
Magazine scan featuring  new look for Grunts

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg62.imageshack.us%2Fimg62%2F7916%2Fwp000049e.jpg&hash=6f8da6d6d90caec9efd93fe599667e02535725b4)

Also many of speculated online that this new gun, might be a Gauss Rifle
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalofanon%2Fimages%2F9%2F91%2FLAM_Gauss_Rifle.jpg&hash=73460c7dc4f04a03dbc6b190039857ec46213248)

A cropped OICW?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 19, 2012, 11:52:53 PM
I really wish I could get a better look at that Grunt... The new weapon looks cool, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 12:05:45 AM
If I may share some random thoughts...

I really hope they don't carry on from Reach in having the Covenant speak native tongues. The point of having the Covenant speak their respsective languages in Reach was clear; they were meant to be portrayed as alien invaders more than they were in any other Halo game, giving them a darker and more threatening tone. It worked by successfully turning the mind back to when you couldn't undertstand what they were saying (the Elites, at least) in the first Halo.

But I want the familiarity back again; when I first played Halo 2 and I heard the Elites speaking in understandable words, being called "Demon", there was this awesome feeling of having infamy among the Covenant, giving them relatable qualities. Hopefully that's what they're still interested in for Halo 4, instead of the blank slate alien menace.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2012, 12:28:32 AM
Agreed.

We already had our nameless force. The development of the Covenant as characters was a great touch for 2 and 3. Would love to see that again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 12:33:55 AM
Agreed wholeheartedly. Some fans were pretty vocal about wanting the Covenant to speak in Reach, so I hope 343i took notice. The Elites are one of the most interesting parts of Halo (they'be been in my mind a lot lately, since I'm playing through the ending of Halo 2 again...so good). I'd love to be called a "demon" again!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 20, 2012, 01:00:33 AM
The thing I liked most about Halo 2 was playing as the Arbiter. I always liked the "two-sides" of the same story feel. So hopefully, they'll put in the Elites story as part of the campaign. Also, I think they should bring back GraveMind.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2012, 01:01:39 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Apr 20, 2012, 01:00:33 AM
The thing I liked most about Halo 2 was playing as the Arbiter. I always liked the "two-sides" of the same story feel.
Which is why 2 remains the hands down favorite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 01:17:42 AM
Oh god, the Halo 2 story love in here makes my pants all tingly.

It just hit me how much I still love Halo, and how something drastic (as I used to think would be Halo 4) would have to happen to put an end to that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 01:23:11 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Apr 20, 2012, 01:00:33 AM
The thing I liked most about Halo 2 was playing as the Arbiter. I always liked the "two-sides" of the same story feel. So hopefully, they'll put in the Elites story as part of the campaign. Also, I think they should bring back GraveMind.

I doubt the Elites will play a major role in the story, as the main focus is on John and the Spartan IVs right now. I would, however, love to see the Arbiter get a game of his own, maybe an ODST sized expansion pack.

And yeah, I'd love to see the Gravemind as well. He's one of my favorite characters.
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2012, 01:01:39 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Apr 20, 2012, 01:00:33 AM
The thing I liked most about Halo 2 was playing as the Arbiter. I always liked the "two-sides" of the same story feel.
Which is why 2 remains the hands down favorite.

Halo 2 isn't my favorite, but I think it may be the one I appreciate the most. It brought most of Halo's greatest concepts on the table, and really defined the direction the story would head in. CE provided an excellent introduction to the series, but 2 is where we really got to the heart of everything.
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 01:17:42 AM
Oh god, the Halo 2 story love in here makes my pants all tingly.

It just hit me how much I still love Halo, and how something drastic (as I used to think would be Halo 4) would have to happen to put an end to that.

I'm glad Halo 4 isn't shaping up to be that drastic event. Like you, I was kind of hesitant with the first trailer (those thrusters really took me by surprise), and felt that Chief was best left asleep. Rather quickly I opened up to it a bit, and decided to see what 343i would do with the story. So far, everything story related has been very impressive.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 01:26:50 AM
So guys, here's something for ya:

I'm wondering if any of you would like to contribute an individual write up on which Halo game was your favorite chapter from a campaign standpoint and why. Something that would also be cool would be to include a track from that game that particularly sums up what you love about it, what brings up those emotions that you've grown so found of, and what brings you right back to that moment when you realized you were in love... with a game.

I'll get mine out there soon.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 20, 2012, 01:41:41 AM
It'll take me a long time just to choose which one :/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2012, 01:45:05 AM
No problem for me. Always 2.
Will these be posted here or sent somewhere else.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Apr 20, 2012, 01:47:34 AM
I haven't played Halo 2 campaign since the days of old Xbox. I've tried playing it on my 360 but it runs so poorly I'll probably never be able to again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 01:50:44 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2012, 01:45:05 AM
No problem for me. Always 2.
Will these be posted here or sent somewhere else.
Posted here; kinda wish I was the OP so I could edit it with links to things like these and the announcements of each Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 01:54:36 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 01:50:44 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2012, 01:45:05 AM
No problem for me. Always 2.
Will these be posted here or sent somewhere else.
Posted here; kinda wish I was the OP so I could edit it with links to things like these and the announcements of each Halo game.

If you write up the post, I'm sure a mod will add it to the main one if you ask :)

Anyways, I'll bite. I think I have some free time tomorrow, maybe I'll write something up. Approximately how long are you expecting each one to be?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 02:00:07 AM
As long as you feel properly expresses yourself.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 20, 2012, 02:07:26 AM
I'd love to take part, but I feel I can't; I've never given Halo 2 a proper playthrough.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 02:08:49 AM
I will weep for you tonight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 20, 2012, 02:13:03 AM
Is it just me, or did any of you sometimes get lost in the expansive huge layout maps in any of the Halo games? One time I got lost for nearly an hour during one of the missions in CE. Particularly The Silent Cartographer. I was literally running in circles going up and down stairs throughout the pyramid structure. And on the topics of memories, remember how gratified you were when you took down a Scarab? Those were the days when i felt like I achieved something and made me love the games even more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sharp Sticks on Apr 20, 2012, 02:27:06 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 01:26:50 AMI'm wondering if any of you would like to contribute an individual write up on which Halo game was your favorite chapter from a campaign standpoint and why. Something that would also be cool would be to include a track from that game that particularly sums up what you love about it, what brings up those emotions that you've grown so found of, and what brings you right back to that moment when you realized you were in love... with a game.
QuoteDefinition of HALO (Merriam-Webster)
1: a circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon and resulting from refraction or reflection of light by ice particles in the atmosphere
2: something resembling a halo: as a: nimbus b: a region of space surrounding a galaxy that is sparsely populated with luminous objects (as globular clusters) but is believed to contain a great deal of dark matter c: a differentiated zone surrounding a central zone or object d: an orthopedic device used to immobilize the head and neck (as to treat fracture of neck vertebrae) that consists of a metal band placed around the head and fastened to the skull usually with metal pins and that is attached by extensions to an inflexible vest —called also halo brace
3: the aura of glory, veneration, or sentiment surrounding an idealized person or thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8NmynhfeUs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8NmynhfeUs#)
Halo 1, man. Formless wonder, alpha and omega, the beginning and the end of the series circle/disc/halo. The only truly mystical Halo game because it isn't locked into its lore the way all the sequels are - still room for experimentation, inconsistency, impossibility, general weirdness. Sequels are all great fun, but I feel like they tend to get lost in the extra-super-brow-furrowed-serious circuitry that's inherent to most attempts at modern mythology. Too many rules, parameters, tie-in novels, promotional board games and universe bibles to get bogged down with. The magic isn't always there, although the obstacles, amulets and threshold guardians became exponentially more sophisticated. Maybe it's because the stakes were lower in the first one. Imminent cosmocide and Microsoft deadlines weren't as much of an urgent concern.

The chunky graphics help too, because they're abstract enough that age never takes much of a toll on them. Armless Flood thralls, endless blood splatters, incomprehensible elites, shallow one-dimensional sound effects, Marty-in-MIDI, that biker-gang Jackal at the top of the elevator that everyone loves popping in the face, Cortana's shitty haircut and crazy halo eyes, Master Chief's Fisher-Price bicycle helmet/baseball cap - all things I remember with enormous fondness. Feels less linear than the others as well, more ways to approach a scenario (most of them mind-numbingly stupid, and the game will punish you accordingly). At its best (and that can be ANY moment) it feels like a perpetually shifting Protean mind-puzzle that you have to trick into submission so it will grant you wishes and shit. It's only casual gaming if you don't choose to put a part of your Self into it. Completely aces, yo.

Not that there aren't other transcendent pre-rendered moments in the cycle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFJW9YdSGPA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFJW9YdSGPA#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2012, 02:28:21 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 20, 2012, 02:07:26 AM
I'd love to take part, but I feel I can't; I've never given Halo 2 a proper playthrough.
Best get started now then, eh?

Is there a deadline that you want these by Sweeps? I can knock it out on Sat, probably.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 02:38:34 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Apr 20, 2012, 02:27:06 AM
Spoiler
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 01:26:50 AMI'm wondering if any of you would like to contribute an individual write up on which Halo game was your favorite chapter from a campaign standpoint and why. Something that would also be cool would be to include a track from that game that particularly sums up what you love about it, what brings up those emotions that you've grown so found of, and what brings you right back to that moment when you realized you were in love... with a game.
QuoteDefinition of HALO (Merriam-Webster)
1: a circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon and resulting from refraction or reflection of light by ice particles in the atmosphere
2: something resembling a halo: as a: nimbus b: a region of space surrounding a galaxy that is sparsely populated with luminous objects (as globular clusters) but is believed to contain a great deal of dark matter c: a differentiated zone surrounding a central zone or object d: an orthopedic device used to immobilize the head and neck (as to treat fracture of neck vertebrae) that consists of a metal band placed around the head and fastened to the skull usually with metal pins and that is attached by extensions to an inflexible vest —called also halo brace
3: the aura of glory, veneration, or sentiment surrounding an idealized person or thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8NmynhfeUs# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8NmynhfeUs#)
Halo 1, man. Formless wonder, alpha and omega, the beginning and the end of the series circle/disc/halo. The only truly mystical Halo game because it isn't locked into its lore the way all the sequels are - still room for experimentation, inconsistency, impossibility, general weirdness. Sequels are all great fun, but I feel like they tend to get lost in the extra-super-brow-furrowed-serious circuitry that's inherent to most attempts at modern mythology. Too many rules, parameters, tie-in novels, promotional board games and universe bibles to get bogged down with. The magic isn't always there, although the obstacles, amulets and threshold guardians became exponentially more sophisticated. Maybe it's because the stakes were lower in the first one. Imminent cosmocide and Microsoft deadlines weren't as much of an urgent concern.

The chunky graphics help too, because they're abstract enough that age never takes much of a toll on them. Armless Flood thralls, endless blood splatters, incomprehensible elites, shallow one-dimensional sound effects, Marty-in-MIDI, that biker-gang Jackal at the top of the elevator that everyone loves popping in the face, Cortana's shitty haircut and crazy halo eyes, Master Chief's Fisher-Price bicycle helmet/baseball cap - all things I remember with enormous fondness. Feels less linear than the others as well, more ways to approach a scenario (most of them mind-numbingly stupid, and the game will punish you accordingly). At its best (and that can be ANY moment) it feels like a perpetually shifting Protean mind-puzzle that you have to trick into submission so it will grant you wishes and shit. It's only casual gaming if you don't choose to put a part of your Self into it. Completely aces, yo.

Not that there aren't other transcendent pre-rendered moments in the cycle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFJW9YdSGPA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFJW9YdSGPA#)
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Now that's what I'm talking about.

I want to emphasize that the really personal stuff like this is what I'm trying to get at; what you felt while playing, and share it with everybody else, so that they, maybe even subconsciously, will pause and take notice of such things in future endeavors.

Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 20, 2012, 02:28:21 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 20, 2012, 02:07:26 AM
I'd love to take part, but I feel I can't; I've never given Halo 2 a proper playthrough.
Best get started now then, eh?

Is there a deadline that you want these by Sweeps? I can knock it out on Sat, probably.
No specific deadline; whatever works best for you. Get to it like you would any other post.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 20, 2012, 02:57:11 AM
If I do this Summer of Halo thing, that's probably when I'd do my little write up, while everything's fresh in my mind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 20, 2012, 03:27:51 AM
Quote from: Sharp Sticks on Apr 20, 2012, 02:27:06 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFJW9YdSGPA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFJW9YdSGPA#)

Every time I hear this, it always gets my goosebumps going and brings tears to my eyes. It's the little things like these that make me appreciate this franchise for the emotional connection it has with me on how powerful the soundtrack truly is. (More to come soon, but that was just a small preview :))
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 04:25:47 AM
Decided I would get this written tonight :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQEuBneFi3g# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQEuBneFi3g#)
   
"You know the music, time to dance."

   On December 26th, 2007, I made a purchase that changed the way I viewed gaming forever. The prior day I had recieved an XBox 360, my first gaming consel since the PlayStation One, for Christmas. After playing around with Guitar Hero and the free games that the system offered on that first day, I realized just what game it was that I wanted, though I had no real idea why. There was name floating around my head, one that I had heard countless friends say, one that I had seen plastered all over the internet for months. I am obviously talking about Halo 3, the game that kickstarted what some may call an obsession, though I myself would probably refer to as more of a passion than anything else. From the moment I popped the disc in, I was hooked. The beautiful music, the jaw dropping landscapes, the fun and easy to learn gameplay, and even the terrifying Brute Chieftians cinimatic Scarab battles swpet me away in a world that I never wanted to leave. After the two months that it took me to complete the game on Easy, I obtained both Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2, and immediately set my sights on Halo Wars. I was so caught up in this world that, by the time the next entry into the franchise was set to release, I was already hooked.

   Halo 3 ODST was the game that took my love of this great saga to an entirely new level. As the first FPS in the series to move away from the Master Chief, Halo's hyper-athletic superhero of a main protagonist, and instead focus on a silent, unnamed "Rookie" wandering around a ravaged, desolate city looking for his missing squadmates, this game had a lot to proove to Halo's loyal fanbase. Smaller in both size and scope than the previous entries in the series, ODST set out to change the pace and tell an entirely new type of story (for this universe, at least). ODST's campaign relied heavily on atmosphere and loneliness as you travelled around New Mombasa, fighting against overwelming numbers of Covenant soldiers in your seemingly useless attempt to discover clues as to where your squad may have gathered in your absence. Like the excellent CGI announcement trailer that kickstarted my immediate hype for the game, Halo 3 ODST made brilliant use of a soundtrack that differed greatly from the grand, epic scores of the main trilogy. Down-to-Earth, somber, and heavily influenced by jazz rather than orchestra, the beautiful music only helped to add to the eerie sense of isloation that the game so prominently featured.

   The entire game is not completely gloomy, however. Through the clever implementation of flashback sequences the player was able to transport back in time a few hours to play as the Rookie's partners in more classic, traditionally styled Halo missions. Balanced in a near flawless, non-linear way with the Rookie's journey through New Mombasa, these flashbacks helped only to aid in expanding and progressing ODST's game-noir (yes, I know that's not a real term :P) story forward. When a flashback ended and you were sent plummeting back into the isloated city with only fragments of information and encrypted instructions by the city's AI to guide you, the music kicked in and the lonliness element really hit hard. I felt compelled to complete the game more than I did any of the other entries in the series because I genuinely cared about finding the missing members of my team. And just when I did find them, the game took another dramatic turn. Focusing on a character that I never would have expected, the game's sudden change of direction left me dying to find out what happened next.

   Like Halo 2, though certainly not to the same extent, Halo 3 ODST also took time away from the human characters to cater a bit to the Covenant side of the story. In this case, Vergil, an Engineer (a species that I find to be criminally underused in the game series) with the complete knowledge of both the Covenant and New Mombasa's Superintendant at its fing-, erm, tentacle-tips. At the end of the game, with the now regrouped squad tasked with escorting this Engineer safely out of the city, I felt the intensity rise as the game's eerie atmosphere shed away and led into a dramatic conclusion. By the time the credits started rolling, once again with the beautiful music sweeping me away, I knew that in front of me was my favorite video game. So far my outlook has not changed. Even with the amazing addtition to the franchise in the form of Halo Reach, my love for ODST in the top spot has not budged. I honestly don't even think that Halo 4, Master Chief's first major appearance since 2007's Halo 3, will be able to make ODST budge from that number one spot on my list. Everything about this game just clicked with me. The realistic (and quite funny) characters, Marty's game-changing score, and dreary atmosphere of the city, and the intense, action packed conclusion combined to make this a gaming experience like no other.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 05:29:13 AM
Wonderful write up, Nightmare!

Really had me thinking... I think I'm going to have to cheat and combine my two favorite entires in the series (like shown in that great saga timeline picture-- did you do that?).  ;)

I totally agree about everything you said. It's very interesting to see this from the perspective of somebody who jumped in about midway through Halo's development timeline, less weary, more open minded. I think most people's favorite Halo games will be the one after the first one they bought because it's the one they'll remember anticipating, bringing an emotion of real discovery and wonder along with it (obviously for more reasons that that, as well).

I'm excited to get hyped for Halo 4 with you Nightmare; we'll continue to share perspectives.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Apr 20, 2012, 07:28:11 AM
I think I'd like to say something as well, but I feel like going to bed, I know what I'm doing sometime after I wake up.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Apr 20, 2012, 07:50:08 AM
Guess I should give this series a try. It seems really good.

Spoiler
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 01:39:57 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 05:29:13 AM
Wonderful write up, Nightmare!

Really had me thinking... I think I'm going to have to cheat and combine my two favorite entires in the series (like shown in that great saga timeline picture-- did you do that?).  ;)

I totally agree about everything you said. It's very interesting to see this from the perspective of somebody who jumped in about midway through Halo's development timeline, less weary, more open minded. I think most people's favorite Halo games will be the one after the first one they bought because it's the one they'll remember anticipating, bringing an emotion of real discovery and wonder along with it (obviously for more reasons that that, as well).

I'm excited to get hyped for Halo 4 with you Nightmare; we'll continue to share perspectives.  :)

Oh, I certainly get what you mean about cheating and talking about two. I was so tempted to talk about my nostalgic Halo 3 experiences as well :P

Thanksman! And yeah, the pic is mine :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 20, 2012, 06:15:41 PM
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Well we finally got a clear image of the new grunts.

Worst redesign of Halo 4 to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Apr 20, 2012, 06:25:59 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 20, 2012, 06:15:41 PM
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Well we finally got a clear image of the new grunts.

Worst redesign of Halo 4 to me.

There is only one way to express how I feel right now..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U-0rqKZi9o#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U-0rqKZi9o#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 06:27:20 PM
Umm...what? Does that thing even have a chin???

Looks like a disturbing cross between a Grunt and a Drinol:
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 06:47:20 PM
Holy crap, I guess wherever they are sustains all life if that thing isn't wearing a breather.

...

...Possibly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Apr 20, 2012, 07:53:06 PM
Here is what I have to say.

long ago, when I have both the 360 and the original xbox Halo 3 came out and I decied to give that a go. It was then I felt I MUST get the first 2 games, and get them I did!

Halo 1, the best of the series in my opinion, for it is the one that started it all. Boarded by the foe, I fired shot my way to escape, I traveled across the mysterious new world, and I met an ven worse threat than the covenent, learning about the ring itself, and driving my way through Flood and obstacles to freedom in the end. It was an amazing adventure and ride. Then there is Halo 2. I guess I'm the only one who destoyed that huge beast of a war machine while talking with a Scottish accent.


... I'm gonna rush now because Mass Effect #1 just came through the front door but I also want to kill Elenwen the Thalmor Ambassador in Skyrim.

I really like how the story develops with the Covenent an the Seperatist, at first I wasn't proud of being the Arbitor, but when he was betrayed I was like " D: ". It got really awesome in my opinion when the arbitor and the humans team up against a common enemy. At this point is felt cool being the Arbitor (you a dead Brute now bitch!).

You know what...

To be continued...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Apr 20, 2012, 08:23:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 06:27:20 PM
Umm...what? Does that thing even have a chin???

Looks like a disturbing cross between a Grunt and a Drinol:
http://images.wikia.com/halo/images/3/3b/Drinolbig.jpg

Hang on, pretty sure I killed one of those in Quake.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 08:31:18 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Apr 20, 2012, 08:23:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 06:27:20 PM
Umm...what? Does that thing even have a chin???

Looks like a disturbing cross between a Grunt and a Drinol:
http://images.wikia.com/halo/images/3/3b/Drinolbig.jpg

Hang on, pretty sure I killed one of those in Quake.

I haven't played Quake, but the Drinol is a cut Covenant species. I think they wer supposed to be in the second game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 20, 2012, 09:32:31 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 20, 2012, 06:15:41 PM
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Well we finally got a clear image of the new grunts.

Worst redesign of Halo 4 to me.

As long as they sound like little children again, I'll be happy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 20, 2012, 10:15:57 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 20, 2012, 01:26:50 AMSo guys, here's something for ya:

I'm wondering if any of you would like to contribute an individual write up on which Halo game was your favorite chapter from a campaign standpoint and why. Something that would also be cool would be to include a track from that game that particularly sums up what you love about it, what brings up those emotions that you've grown so found of, and what brings you right back to that moment when you realized you were in love... with a game.

I'll get mine out there soon.  ;)
I would have to pick Halo: Reach.

To keep things short (because I'm not really good with things like this), I like it because of its sense of finality and how you, as the player, feel like you're more part of the war this time around, not leading it from the front. Being a Spartan naturally comes with certain powers and benefits, and you're never quite just a grunt. But at the same time, both you and youre team takes casulties as the story moves along, sometimes very unexpected, as one would expect in a war. You never feel safe, death is a constant reminder. The Covenant is all around you and it gives you this feeling you're being hunted, even when you're the one on the charge.

I also love Noble Team. While the other games have Master Chief more or less on his own, this time it's more of a team effort. I really like that, having a buddy to watch your back and that you yourself need to look out for. And as you get to know these characters and they start to grow on you, it really makes you feel for them when they're brutally snatched away.

The little things are also important and there are some things in this game that just makes this feel more like a real world. Civilian vehicles you can drive, civilians you have to protect and sometimes work with, as well as a more natural wildlife. That really adds to the experience in my opinion. Making Reach a real world and having some characters deeply rooted there makes you really want to protect the place, making it even harder to accept that everything is going to hell around you.

The story is very bittersweet, especially the ending. Your comrades die, the planet falls and yet there is this victory that will change the future entirely. As Noble Six, you just don't realize it, nor do you get the time to savor any victory as you yourself is forced to make your last, impossible, stand against the Covenant.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QDl2XTAPvE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QDl2XTAPvE#)

Maybe that wasn't so short after all. I hope it made some sense at least. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Apr 20, 2012, 10:25:48 PM
Reach was indeed great. The last stand at the end was an excellent moment in the game, let alone the series in my opinion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 20, 2012, 10:35:47 PM
Great write up Laufey. Probably the most ironic thing about Reach, and one of the reasons I gave up on official Halo forums, is that the game seems to be hated on the official sites, while everywhere else on the Internet it is regarded as one of the best. And I wholeheartedly agree. Reach was one of the most enjoyable and most emotional gaming experiences I've ever had, and I absolutely love it to this day.

Really enjoying reading these so far. Great idea, Sweeps!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 21, 2012, 01:28:09 AM
New images of Cortana:

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and a somewhat re-design of the Elites?

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Better look at Master Chief's new armor as well:

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Apr 21, 2012, 03:47:15 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 20, 2012, 06:15:41 PM
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Well we finally got a clear image of the new grunts.

Worst redesign of Halo 4 to me.

Honestly, I quite like it. Seems to fit the grunts, in my opinion.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Apr 21, 2012, 04:08:09 AM
Can't say I'm diggin' the new Elite design either. the Chief's armor is looking good..but unless they get their shit together in designing the enemies I may just decide to let sleeping dogs lie and settle with how Halo 3 ended.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 21, 2012, 05:34:05 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Apr 20, 2012, 10:25:48 PM
Reach was indeed great. The last stand at the end was an excellent moment in the game, let alone the series in my opinion.

Reach is where it's at. People can bitch about the DMR all day long but the game itself was amazing and had a grander feel to it more so than the previous Halo games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 21, 2012, 09:41:16 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Apr 21, 2012, 01:28:09 AMNew images of Cortana:

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and a somewhat re-design of the Elites?

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Better look at Master Chief's new armor as well:

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I really like Chief's new look, Cortana is growing on me as well. Not so sure about the Covenant though.

As long as the story is good though, it won't bother me. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 21, 2012, 02:05:04 PM
Cortana is looking smexy. I'm wondering if the Covenant aren't being re-designed, but merely look different because of the graphical upgrade?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: anndrayya on Apr 21, 2012, 03:25:31 PM
I'm hearing there won't be Brutes or Jackals as far as covenant involvement  :-[ 

I don't find many people like fighting them cause "they're too easy". But I really like fighting chiefs and also a jackal in good cover with a good shield can make things challenging.
Also I hope there are Hunters.....I rarely hear them mentioned.  I think grunts are actually really easy even in a large group except when they have the green plasma rocket launcher thing (forgot the name) If of course we are even fighting covenant at all.

Anyhoo I really hope the rumors about the forerunners being the center of the campaign story line is true, and I hope they don't make you earn weapon upgrades a'la COD. I really hope they don't COD the multiplayer. 

I wish I could tell every developer "If it ain't broke don't fix it" ....  enhance YES, change NO.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Apr 21, 2012, 03:37:03 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 21, 2012, 02:05:04 PM
Cortana is looking smexy. I'm wondering if the Covenant aren't being re-designed, but merely look different because of the graphical upgrade?

That would be my guess. The only real difference I notice with the Elite's redesign is the skin tone seems lighter than most Sangheili. Granted, like humans, its possible they just have different skin tones in their species.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 21, 2012, 04:12:37 PM
Quote from: anndrayya on Apr 21, 2012, 03:25:31 PM
I'm hearing there won't be Brutes or Jackals as far as covenant involvement  :-[ 

I don't find many people like fighting them cause "they're too easy". But I really like fighting chiefs and also a jackal in good cover with a good shield can make things challenging.
Also I hope there are Hunters.....I rarely hear them mentioned.  I think grunts are actually really easy even in a large group except when they have the green plasma rocket launcher thing (forgot the name) If of course we are even fighting covenant at all.

Anyhoo I really hope the rumors about the forerunners being the center of the campaign story line is true, and I hope they don't make you earn weapon upgrades a'la COD. I really hope they don't COD the multiplayer. 

I wish I could tell every developer "If it ain't broke don't fix it" ....  enhance YES, change NO.

What appears to be Jackals were featured in a piece of concept art:
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Notice the shields in the background.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: anndrayya on Apr 21, 2012, 04:21:37 PM
@ Asylum Oh okay!  Yay then....  happy dance time. I am definitely going to the midnight tournament on release day. I hope we get better prizes this year.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 21, 2012, 09:35:05 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 21, 2012, 05:34:05 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Apr 20, 2012, 10:25:48 PM
Reach was indeed great. The last stand at the end was an excellent moment in the game, let alone the series in my opinion.

Reach is where it's at. People can bitch about the DMR all day long but the game itself was amazing and had a grander feel to it more so than the previous Halo games.

You know what I loved most about Reach?  F*cking space battles! I thought it was so bad-ass!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 23, 2012, 07:02:56 PM
Here is my reasoning behind my love of Halo 2.
Readers beware. I am critical of the character of Master Chief, so if you are a fan, understand that I am simply trying to express my reasons behind my personal distaste for the character.

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I believe video games are a budding art form, but they have sadly been held back by their makers viewing them as a mere commercial enterprise as opposed to what they are, a new form of interactive storytelling.

When I played the first Halo, I had one major issue with it. The action was tight and effective, the atmosphere was both foreboding yet wondrous, the locations were beautiful and new, and the universe it created was a fascinating place of new and exciting possibilities. However, its protagonist, Master Chief, John 117, was a blank slate. I understand what the creators were trying to do. They were attempting to create a character who was a blank and thus you could project yourself onto them. My problem with such a character is they are not an interesting character to follow in a narrative. Thus, while playing the original game, there was a certain disconnection from the otherwise brilliant and thought provoking story. I expected the same from 2, but it had surprises. Halo 2 remains my undisputed favorite in the series for a great many reasons, and I will name the main points.

Halo did not have that many notable actors, if any at all. The only actor I can think of is David Scully, who I remembered as Jones from AvP 2.
Halo 2 on the other had had the brilliant idea to nab some talents. The most notable is Keith David who portrayed Thel, better known as the Arbiter. David starred in such classic films as The Thing, Platoon and Bird, as well as appearing in nostalgic treasures such as Gargoyles. His distinctive and intimidating voice was a welcome addition to the Halo universe. There is little doubt in my mind that his role as The Arbiter in the Halo series was responsible for his recent resurfacing back into mainstream media, such as The Princess and the Frog and the Mass Effect series. It is not difficult to see why either. David's voice gives the character a real sense of life. David knows how to use his voice effectively, portraying a wide range of emotions with the slightest change of pitch and tone. He can convey sorrow, confusion, anger, shock, pride, determination and so much more. It is clear that David really was trying to make something of this role, and he succeeds. His contribution to the Halo universe is one of the high points of his already impressive career.
The next actor is the slightly less well known but no less talented Robert Davi, who portrayed Rtas, better known as SpecOps Leader in this game, and Shipmaster in the follow-up. Davi has appeared in many noteworthy films in prominent supporting roles such as Die Hard, The Goonies and Predator 2, and the lead role in the TV series, Profiler. Davi is an underappreciated talent who deserved more exposure than he got in spite of appearing in such noteworthy projects. In Halo 2, Davi uses his voice in a way I have never seen him use it before. Dispelling the usual roles of belligerent screaming loudmouths and gruff bosses, Davi instead takes on a very different, somewhat gentle tone of voice that ultimately makes him more intimidating than the above mentioned roles. Other than his roles in Die Hard and The Goonies, this role is one of Davi's finest, and all three parts show a great range to his talents that have yet to receive proper wide exposure.
But that is to name but a few. There is also Ron Perlman, Julia Benz, Miguel Ferrer and countless others. The creators of this game used the resources that the first game granted them well in nabbing such a lineup of some notable but all talented actors. Funny how it seems the Sangheili got the best deal out of all of them, though I am not complaining.

The personalization of the Covenant was one of the great strokes of genius in Halo 2. In the first Halo, the Covenant was an un-personified force that was only given the slightest characterizations. The occasional cry of terror from a grunt and the alien language of the elites as well as conversations with other soldiers were all the exposure we had. This actually worked rather well as one type of villain I enjoy is the force without reason. This has proven effective in many great films and games.
Halo 2 had a jarring beginning where you were immediately introduced to the Covenant's leaders and the scapegoat for your actions in the previous game. This opening expanded the universe a great deal in mere seconds, making your antics carry a cost, and giving the enemy you were once separate from faces, names, stories, personalities. This carried a far greater emotional depth than the first game. Despite their goals, one grew to like certain characters in the Covenant side of the narrative, and experienced legitimate interest in the outcome. 
Another, deeply personal reason that I enjoy this addition is due to the common human habit of de-personifying one's enemy during war time. It is a luxury. Halo 2 denied me that luxury and I am forever grateful, because this is the way real war is. No side is a nameless force of evil, but is made up of individuals. Halo 2, while probably not intending to be this deep with their expansion, certainly struck this player as such.

You cannot have a good story without good characters, and Halo 2 beat the original in this department. Those who know me are aware that Thel is my favorite character in the series, so it is natural that this game will be a favorite. I already explained my issues with Master Chief, but my liking of Thel is far more interesting than him being not human. Rather, it is due to his ark. Through the entire series, let alone in the first game, Master Chief doesn't make any major discoveries of self, the challenges he faces are strictly related to combat, and he doesn't come away from the story any wiser than he was when the whole thing started. If they left him a total blank, that would have been more acceptable as it would have strengthened the idea of projection. They keep trying to give him an identity and yet by story's end, he still has none.
Thel is an entirely different story. He is challenged in ways far beyond simple combat and pushed to his intellectual limits. He not only has goals, but has underlying needs that also need fulfillment, the mark of a truly multidimensional character. He finds that his greatest ally is his sworn enemy, and those he thought of as protectors and friends are the ones who seek the destruction of his entire people. He is eventually disillusioned with his leaders and the very beliefs that an entire history was built upon, and this is where his wants and needs separate. He WANTS to reclaim his lost dignity and do justice for the Covenant, but he NEEDS to do what is morally right, and this is what eventually compels him to reject these taboos and persuade his people to come to our aid. Now this is a character I can get invested in. Many will be saying "We have heard that one before." and you would be right. However, while this story may be none too new on its own, it is done in an interesting way. For example, the character with this ark is usually the protagonist of the story, not a former antagonistic figure, and the character is usually of a background that the viewership would be closest to. A common staple of revisionist science fiction is the victimization of an alien culture by humans and a human character eventually siding with the oppressed minority (Avatar, District 9), but here, this revisionist formula is reversed and thus is much more fresh. Now we are the oppressed minority and our invader has the revelation.
Many of the things that Thel experiences in Halo 2, religious disillusionment, political frustration, old friendships lost and new friendships formed are things that I myself have experienced over the last few years, thus making my enjoyment of this character much greater.
I could go on about the characters of Rtas and Johnson as great supporting characters, but the above description makes my point well enough.
Suffice to say, I still await the Thel and Rtas game.

Many games (and the Halo series is guilty of this) focus too much on display and not enough on story. Truly effective and thrilling games really try to put you into the action and allow you to experience a legitimate threat, whereas many action games come off as simple masculine fantasy. Where Halo's true strength lies is in the narrative. Halo 2, more so than the other games in the series, has several moments where story and not action is the primary focus. One such moment is the final level where Thel races to commandeer a Scarab. We are lead to believe this will open an action scene. However, the game has tricked us and we arrive too late to work the Scarab, which has been taken by Johnson instead. The journey we just went on was not for a weapon, but rather a build up to a character moment, which is why this level remains one of my favorites. Such a bait and switch asks a lot of the player, and I love to be challenged by my games in many more ways than just "Try not to die." Granted, there is still a great deal of repetitive action levels that really offer us no new gameplay, but when weaved into the narrative in proper fashion, they become something more. More games should focus on such immersive techniques as opposed to just trying to dazzle the player. As much as the story wows me, the gameplay certainly could be more immersive, not only in this game, but in every Halo game. That being said, Halo 2 really did try to weave its combat into the story more than the other games, and thus it is set apart from the rest.

The Halo series has recently lost much of its creativity in terms of level design. Halo 3 and Reach had very little variation in this department, appearing to be trying to emulate modern warfare games as opposed to trying to create its own universe. One of my primary issues with 3 and Reach is many of the levels seem to blend together. How many times did we battle in a small human facility in 3 or how many times did we do war in a large city in Reach? Too many times. Halo 1 and 2 on the other hand have a great deal of variety in their levels, and it feels like a whole other world. In Halo 2, we battle within an orbiting satellite, in the streets of a deserted city, in a mining facility atop a great storm, in the ruins of the next Halo ring, in the snowy flood infested terrain outside the library, in the advanced city of High Charity, and on a stormy beach near the activation center of the next Halo. No two designs are repeated. Each area is unique, stands alone, and wows the player in new ways. It creates a very episodic feel that adds to the scope of the universe we are in. Even in these chapters there is a great deal of creativity that adds to the tension. One such segment is in the mining facility when Thel has to cut the cable that keeps the mining facility from falling into the gaseous atmosphere of the planet below. When each attachment is cut, the station begins to list. In a first person game, this is an effective way to build suspense. When the cable is fully cut, the station goes into a free-fall, the orange clouds racing by. The very ground on which we stand is no longer safe, thus making the need to kill the level's final boss a much more immediate goal. A simple tweak in the level made what was once a stable and secure area become an apocalyptic frenzy.

Switching from one perspective to another. The only time in the series this has been done thus far, and why they stopped doing it is beyond me. Perhaps players wanted to stick to one story. Perhaps they preferred the more familiar territory. Perhaps they see something in Master Chief's story that I still cannot. Whatever the case, I am in the minority in my vocal support of the perspective switching between levels. Why do I enjoy this? Because is destroys the repetitive feel of the game and mixes things up. In switching between the Chief and the Arbiter, I grew to understand the motivations of both sides, to know all their companions as characters, and the transitions back and forth between the two were smooth and not disorienting. Also, this served to make the Covenant a more relatable foe, which I already explained why I like. Like the levels, this made the areas unique. Surely Chief's and Arbiter's goals in the same area would be drastically different, and one gets that feeling. I really wish they continued this in 3 as I feel it would have added a whole other dimension to it. To top it off, I am playing a character I actually enjoy. It was a stroke of inspired genius to have the final level and boss take place from the supporting character's perspective as opposed to the protagonist's. It was original, unexpected, and didn't feel like a cheat.  It appears that this inventive strategy will not be seen in the Halo series again, and that is a shame.

Halo 2 was what first introduced one of my favorite features of the series, and that is armor customization and playing the Sangheili in Multi Player. The latter is a feature I hope the series continues to use. This added a great deal more variety while battling among friends. In addition, the inclusion of an emblem feature makes the armor much more customizable as opposed to the one solid color system from the previous game. While this feature was not perfected until Halo 3, one of the features about that game that I feel is superior to this one, these new features signaled a big step in the right direction.

Another now mandatory feature, the skull hunt feature, was started here. I have yet to find any of the Halo 2 skulls due to never having beaten a Halo game on Legendary.
Yes. I know. Shut up.
Their inclusion adds greatly to replay value not only in the hunt for them, but adding variety to the game with extra challenges, nice little treats, and an embrace of comedic value (I would have been your daddy.)
Also, the variety in dialogue due to difficulty setting offers a subtle reward for going the distance in the game. Favorite example of this is the change in Johnson's lines when the Scorpion tank is introduced. My personal favorite is the Heroic setting. "And we had to share the rock."
The fact that these changes and features are unlocked depending on what difficulty you chose encourages a less hardcore player like me to take the road less traveled. All one got in the original game was a brief though memorable snippet in the cut scenes. Here, and in subsequent Halo installments, you unlock a whole other side of the game, this making it a more interactive and challenging experience.

Halo 2, more than any other game in the series, established a universe. In Halo, we got a bare minimum. There is a war with aliens, we escaped from a destroyed planet, there is a ring and if it goes off bad things will happen, and a parasitic alien life form is out to get you too. A basic four points that are not really expanded upon in the game. In 2, a vast array of new dimensions, texts and subtexts, character goals and needs, worlds, technology and so much more are piled in and yet its introduction is handled so well that it is not confusing or overwhelming. In a short, few minute segment, we learn more about Covenant culture, about their history, and about their characteristics that the whole of the first game, and being able to do so much with so little time is the mark of great skill. The original Halo was much like Die Hard in that it took place on a single world and its surrounding areas. Halo 2 is far different in that the characters practically travel from one end of the universe to another, arriving in many exotic locales and given license to explore each one. The first game introduced the world of a Halo. Halo 2 introduced one to the world of the Covenant, the world of a futuristic Earth, the world of another Halo and more.

This game's focus on story was greatly appreciated. Such touches as expanding on the musical score from the first game as well as an increase of quality and quantity of the cut scenes create a greater sense of involvement with the plot. Like I said, interactive storytelling is what truly makes a video game shine, and that is what Halo 2 is primarily trying to do. It isn't trying to run you through an endless wave of machine gun fodder, throwing faceless grunt after faceless grunt your way. It is trying to tell a story and the amount of time and effort put into the cinematic sequences shows that, as well as how they are woven into the gameplay. The cut-scenes play much more theatrically than in the previous game, much better usage of the scenery, much better dialogue and character growth, and advance the plot itself more. One such segment is the scene where Master Chief's hero's welcome is intercut with Thel's condemnation by the entire Covenant, Chief's medal and Thel's Mark of Shame occurring in near unison. This sequence offers a fine glimpse into the tools of visual literature, and it was very welcome to see classic montage employed in a game. The cut-scenes give you the feeling that you are actually part of the epic that is unfolding. They are beautiful.

To me, the first Halo, while a classic game was still just that, a game. Halo 2 was something more. It went past a thrilling tale of shooty shooty and became an odyssey of self-discovery with thought provoking twists and turns. It offered a much more complete view of its universe and had stakes much higher than its predecessor. The once faceless foe became something more, and even offered up a fascinating character I would love (and prefer) to follow in the future, as well as a host of other faces I have grown to love. The story took the controls and guided you through a far more fleshed out and fascinating reality. The others were good games, yes, but Halo 2 was more than a game. It truly was an interactive story.
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If there are any typos that I missed or any points that one would like to see elaborated on, please let me know.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 23, 2012, 07:20:19 PM
Amazing write up dude. Though its not my favorite in the series, I love Halo 2 for all the same reasons.

QuoteSwitching from one perspective to another. The only time in the series this has been done thus far,

Actually, its been done in ODST ;) But I get what you mean. It was definitely most effectively use din Halo 2 due to the complexity of the Arbiter's intriguing story.

And yes, I would also love for the Arbiter to get a game. Even if its done like ODST, where its a smaller game that branches off of the main game's engine.

If 343i follows through on their promise, maybe you'll start to like the Chief a bit more in the upcoming game. They said that they are trying to give him some personality and go more in depth with his character, which is one of the things I'm most interested in seeing in the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 24, 2012, 02:00:18 AM
Ah. I still have yet to finish ODST. College kind of killed my game time.
Was it switching between Cove and Human perspectives or just soldier perspectives? Because the former is more what I was talking about.

Keep in mind, I do not hate this character. That I cannot get invested in his story is my problem. Even before I unlocked his survival at the end of Halo 3 and I thought he was dead, I was like "So what?" when I should have been somber. I had a bigger reaction when Nobel Team was getting bumped off.

If they flesh him out in 4, great. My question is what was stopping them from doing that from the start?
It should not take four games to finally start making a character multi-dimensional. They can clearly write good characters and give them arks; otherwise Thel would have turned out the same way.
Even if they do make the character interesting in part 4, I will always ask what took them so long.

Rest assured, if the roles had been reversed and Chief was the one with the ark and Thel was Testosterone Mc. BlandyPants the Third, I would get behind Chief in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 24, 2012, 02:05:04 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 23, 2012, 07:02:56 PM
Here is my reasoning behind my love of Halo 2.
Readers beware. I am critical of the character of Master Chief, so if you are a fan, understand that I am simply trying to express my reasons behind my personal distaste for the character.

Spoiler
I believe video games are a budding art form, but they have sadly been held back by their makers viewing them as a mere commercial enterprise as opposed to what they are, a new form of interactive storytelling.

When I played the first Halo, I had one major issue with it. The action was tight and effective, the atmosphere was both foreboding yet wondrous, the locations were beautiful and new, and the universe it created was a fascinating place of new and exciting possibilities. However, its protagonist, Master Chief, John 117, was a blank slate. I understand what the creators were trying to do. They were attempting to create a character who was a blank and thus you could project yourself onto them. My problem with such a character is they are not an interesting character to follow in a narrative. Thus, while playing the original game, there was a certain disconnection from the otherwise brilliant and thought provoking story. I expected the same from 2, but it had surprises. Halo 2 remains my undisputed favorite in the series for a great many reasons, and I will name the main points.

Halo did not have that many notable actors, if any at all. The only actor I can think of is David Scully, who I remembered as Jones from AvP 2.
Halo 2 on the other had had the brilliant idea to nab some talents. The most notable is Keith David who portrayed Thel, better known as the Arbiter. David starred in such classic films as The Thing, Platoon and Bird, as well as appearing in nostalgic treasures such as Gargoyles. His distinctive and intimidating voice was a welcome addition to the Halo universe. There is little doubt in my mind that his role as The Arbiter in the Halo series was responsible for his recent resurfacing back into mainstream media, such as The Princess and the Frog and the Mass Effect series. It is not difficult to see why either. David's voice gives the character a real sense of life. David knows how to use his voice effectively, portraying a wide range of emotions with the slightest change of pitch and tone. He can convey sorrow, confusion, anger, shock, pride, determination and so much more. It is clear that David really was trying to make something of this role, and he succeeds. His contribution to the Halo universe is one of the high points of his already impressive career.
The next actor is the slightly less well known but no less talented Robert Davi, who portrayed Rtas, better known as SpecOps Leader in this game, and Shipmaster in the follow-up. Davi has appeared in many noteworthy films in prominent supporting roles such as Die Hard, The Goonies and Predator 2, and the lead role in the TV series, Profiler. Davi is an underappreciated talent who deserved more exposure than he got in spite of appearing in such noteworthy projects. In Halo 2, Davi uses his voice in a way I have never seen him use it before. Dispelling the usual roles of belligerent screaming loudmouths and gruff bosses, Davi instead takes on a very different, somewhat gentle tone of voice that ultimately makes him more intimidating than the above mentioned roles. Other than his roles in Die Hard and The Goonies, this role is one of Davi's finest, and all three parts show a great range to his talents that have yet to receive proper wide exposure.
But that is to name but a few. There is also Ron Perlman, Julia Benz, Miguel Ferrer and countless others. The creators of this game used the resources that the first game granted them well in nabbing such a lineup of some notable but all talented actors. Funny how it seems the Sangheili got the best deal out of all of them, though I am not complaining.

The personalization of the Covenant was one of the great strokes of genius in Halo 2. In the first Halo, the Covenant was an un-personified force that was only given the slightest characterizations. The occasional cry of terror from a grunt and the alien language of the elites as well as conversations with other soldiers were all the exposure we had. This actually worked rather well as one type of villain I enjoy is the force without reason. This has proven effective in many great films and games.
Halo 2 had a jarring beginning where you were immediately introduced to the Covenant's leaders and the scapegoat for your actions in the previous game. This opening expanded the universe a great deal in mere seconds, making your antics carry a cost, and giving the enemy you were once separate from faces, names, stories, personalities. This carried a far greater emotional depth than the first game. Despite their goals, one grew to like certain characters in the Covenant side of the narrative, and experienced legitimate interest in the outcome. 
Another, deeply personal reason that I enjoy this addition is due to the common human habit of de-personifying one's enemy during war time. It is a luxury. Halo 2 denied me that luxury and I am forever grateful, because this is the way real war is. No side is a nameless force of evil, but is made up of individuals. Halo 2, while probably not intending to be this deep with their expansion, certainly struck this player as such.

You cannot have a good story without good characters, and Halo 2 beat the original in this department. Those who know me are aware that Thel is my favorite character in the series, so it is natural that this game will be a favorite. I already explained my issues with Master Chief, but my liking of Thel is far more interesting than him being not human. Rather, it is due to his ark. Through the entire series, let alone in the first game, Master Chief doesn't make any major discoveries of self, the challenges he faces are strictly related to combat, and he doesn't come away from the story any wiser than he was when the whole thing started. If they left him a total blank, that would have been more acceptable as it would have strengthened the idea of projection. They keep trying to give him an identity and yet by story's end, he still has none.
Thel is an entirely different story. He is challenged in ways far beyond simple combat and pushed to his intellectual limits. He not only has goals, but has underlying needs that also need fulfillment, the mark of a truly multidimensional character. He finds that his greatest ally is his sworn enemy, and those he thought of as protectors and friends are the ones who seek the destruction of his entire people. He is eventually disillusioned with his leaders and the very beliefs that an entire history was built upon, and this is where his wants and needs separate. He WANTS to reclaim his lost dignity and do justice for the Covenant, but he NEEDS to do what is morally right, and this is what eventually compels him to reject these taboos and persuade his people to come to our aid. Now this is a character I can get invested in. Many will be saying "We have heard that one before." and you would be right. However, while this story may be none too new on its own, it is done in an interesting way. For example, the character with this ark is usually the protagonist of the story, not a former antagonistic figure, and the character is usually of a background that the viewership would be closest to. A common staple of revisionist science fiction is the victimization of an alien culture by humans and a human character eventually siding with the oppressed minority (Avatar, District 9), but here, this revisionist formula is reversed and thus is much more fresh. Now we are the oppressed minority and our invader has the revelation.
Many of the things that Thel experiences in Halo 2, religious disillusionment, political frustration, old friendships lost and new friendships formed are things that I myself have experienced over the last few years, thus making my enjoyment of this character much greater.
I could go on about the characters of Rtas and Johnson as great supporting characters, but the above description makes my point well enough.
Suffice to say, I still await the Thel and Rtas game.

Many games (and the Halo series is guilty of this) focus too much on display and not enough on story. Truly effective and thrilling games really try to put you into the action and allow you to experience a legitimate threat, whereas many action games come off as simple masculine fantasy. Where Halo's true strength lies is in the narrative. Halo 2, more so than the other games in the series, has several moments where story and not action is the primary focus. One such moment is the final level where Thel races to commandeer a Scarab. We are lead to believe this will open an action scene. However, the game has tricked us and we arrive too late to work the Scarab, which has been taken by Johnson instead. The journey we just went on was not for a weapon, but rather a build up to a character moment, which is why this level remains one of my favorites. Such a bait and switch asks a lot of the player, and I love to be challenged by my games in many more ways than just "Try not to die." Granted, there is still a great deal of repetitive action levels that really offer us no new gameplay, but when weaved into the narrative in proper fashion, they become something more. More games should focus on such immersive techniques as opposed to just trying to dazzle the player. As much as the story wows me, the gameplay certainly could be more immersive, not only in this game, but in every Halo game. That being said, Halo 2 really did try to weave its combat into the story more than the other games, and thus it is set apart from the rest.

The Halo series has recently lost much of its creativity in terms of level design. Halo 3 and Reach had very little variation in this department, appearing to be trying to emulate modern warfare games as opposed to trying to create its own universe. One of my primary issues with 3 and Reach is many of the levels seem to blend together. How many times did we battle in a small human facility in 3 or how many times did we do war in a large city in Reach? Too many times. Halo 1 and 2 on the other hand have a great deal of variety in their levels, and it feels like a whole other world. In Halo 2, we battle within an orbiting satellite, in the streets of a deserted city, in a mining facility atop a great storm, in the ruins of the next Halo ring, in the snowy flood infested terrain outside the library, in the advanced city of High Charity, and on a stormy beach near the activation center of the next Halo. No two designs are repeated. Each area is unique, stands alone, and wows the player in new ways. It creates a very episodic feel that adds to the scope of the universe we are in. Even in these chapters there is a great deal of creativity that adds to the tension. One such segment is in the mining facility when Thel has to cut the cable that keeps the mining facility from falling into the gaseous atmosphere of the planet below. When each attachment is cut, the station begins to list. In a first person game, this is an effective way to build suspense. When the cable is fully cut, the station goes into a free-fall, the orange clouds racing by. The very ground on which we stand is no longer safe, thus making the need to kill the level's final boss a much more immediate goal. A simple tweak in the level made what was once a stable and secure area become an apocalyptic frenzy.

Switching from one perspective to another. The only time in the series this has been done thus far, and why they stopped doing it is beyond me. Perhaps players wanted to stick to one story. Perhaps they preferred the more familiar territory. Perhaps they see something in Master Chief's story that I still cannot. Whatever the case, I am in the minority in my vocal support of the perspective switching between levels. Why do I enjoy this? Because is destroys the repetitive feel of the game and mixes things up. In switching between the Chief and the Arbiter, I grew to understand the motivations of both sides, to know all their companions as characters, and the transitions back and forth between the two were smooth and not disorienting. Also, this served to make the Covenant a more relatable foe, which I already explained why I like. Like the levels, this made the areas unique. Surely Chief's and Arbiter's goals in the same area would be drastically different, and one gets that feeling. I really wish they continued this in 3 as I feel it would have added a whole other dimension to it. To top it off, I am playing a character I actually enjoy. It was a stroke of inspired genius to have the final level and boss take place from the supporting character's perspective as opposed to the protagonist's. It was original, unexpected, and didn't feel like a cheat.  It appears that this inventive strategy will not be seen in the Halo series again, and that is a shame.

Halo 2 was what first introduced one of my favorite features of the series, and that is armor customization and playing the Sangheili in Multi Player. The latter is a feature I hope the series continues to use. This added a great deal more variety while battling among friends. In addition, the inclusion of an emblem feature makes the armor much more customizable as opposed to the one solid color system from the previous game. While this feature was not perfected until Halo 3, one of the features about that game that I feel is superior to this one, these new features signaled a big step in the right direction.

Another now mandatory feature, the skull hunt feature, was started here. I have yet to find any of the Halo 2 skulls due to never having beaten a Halo game on Legendary.
Yes. I know. Shut up.
Their inclusion adds greatly to replay value not only in the hunt for them, but adding variety to the game with extra challenges, nice little treats, and an embrace of comedic value (I would have been your daddy.)
Also, the variety in dialogue due to difficulty setting offers a subtle reward for going the distance in the game. Favorite example of this is the change in Johnson's lines when the Scorpion tank is introduced. My personal favorite is the Heroic setting. "And we had to share the rock."
The fact that these changes and features are unlocked depending on what difficulty you chose encourages a less hardcore player like me to take the road less traveled. All one got in the original game was a brief though memorable snippet in the cut scenes. Here, and in subsequent Halo installments, you unlock a whole other side of the game, this making it a more interactive and challenging experience.

Halo 2, more than any other game in the series, established a universe. In Halo, we got a bare minimum. There is a war with aliens, we escaped from a destroyed planet, there is a ring and if it goes off bad things will happen, and a parasitic alien life form is out to get you too. A basic four points that are not really expanded upon in the game. In 2, a vast array of new dimensions, texts and subtexts, character goals and needs, worlds, technology and so much more are piled in and yet its introduction is handled so well that it is not confusing or overwhelming. In a short, few minute segment, we learn more about Covenant culture, about their history, and about their characteristics that the whole of the first game, and being able to do so much with so little time is the mark of great skill. The original Halo was much like Die Hard in that it took place on a single world and its surrounding areas. Halo 2 is far different in that the characters practically travel from one end of the universe to another, arriving in many exotic locales and given license to explore each one. The first game introduced the world of a Halo. Halo 2 introduced one to the world of the Covenant, the world of a futuristic Earth, the world of another Halo and more.

This game's focus on story was greatly appreciated. Such touches as expanding on the musical score from the first game as well as an increase of quality and quantity of the cut scenes create a greater sense of involvement with the plot. Like I said, interactive storytelling is what truly makes a video game shine, and that is what Halo 2 is primarily trying to do. It isn't trying to run you through an endless wave of machine gun fodder, throwing faceless grunt after faceless grunt your way. It is trying to tell a story and the amount of time and effort put into the cinematic sequences shows that, as well as how they are woven into the gameplay. The cut-scenes play much more theatrically than in the previous game, much better usage of the scenery, much better dialogue and character growth, and advance the plot itself more. One such segment is the scene where Master Chief's hero's welcome is intercut with Thel's condemnation by the entire Covenant, Chief's medal and Thel's Mark of Shame occurring in near unison. This sequence offers a fine glimpse into the tools of visual literature, and it was very welcome to see classic montage employed in a game. The cut-scenes give you the feeling that you are actually part of the epic that is unfolding. They are beautiful.

To me, the first Halo, while a classic game was still just that, a game. Halo 2 was something more. It went past a thrilling tale of shooty shooty and became an odyssey of self-discovery with thought provoking twists and turns. It offered a much more complete view of its universe and had stakes much higher than its predecessor. The once faceless foe became something more, and even offered up a fascinating character I would love (and prefer) to follow in the future, as well as a host of other faces I have grown to love. The story took the controls and guided you through a far more fleshed out and fascinating reality. The others were good games, yes, but Halo 2 was more than a game. It truly was an interactive story.
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If there are any typos that I missed or any points that one would like to see elaborated on, please let me know.

That was... wow. That was fantastic. One of the best posts on the site. I need to get Halo 2 more than ever, now.

Really makes me wish they'd kept the multiple perspectives for 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 24, 2012, 02:07:40 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 24, 2012, 02:00:18 AM
Ah. I still have yet to finish ODST. College kind of killed my game time.
Was it switching between Cove and Human perspectives or just soldier perspectives? Because the former is more what I was talking about.

Keep in mind, I do not hate this character. That I cannot get invested in his story is my problem. Even before I unlocked his survival at the end of Halo 3 and I thought he was dead, I was like "So what?" when I should have been somber. I had a bigger reaction when Nobel Team was getting bumped off.

If they flesh him out in 4, great. My question is what was stopping them from doing that from the start?
It should not take four games to finally start making a character multi-dimensional. They can clearly write good characters and give them arks; otherwise Thel would have turned out the same way.
Even if they do make the character interesting in part 4, I will always ask what took them so long.

Rest assured, if the roles had been reversed and Chief was the one with the ark and Thel was Testosterone Mc. BlandyPants the Third, I would get behind Chief in a heartbeat.

Yeah, in ODST you play as different members of your squad in flashback missions.

And I agree. We definitely need a bit more of the Chief, character wise. Have you, by any chance, read the books? Fall of Reach, specifically. It gives him a lot of depth in the events leading up to Combat Evolved, and really paints him in an entirely different light and makes him a rather interesting character.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 24, 2012, 02:22:16 AM
No, I have not. School has killed a lot of my reading time, which saddens me.
However, my argument is the games are the primary medium of the series so they should contain all the character essentials and give us a basic understanding of him.
I should not have to go into the EU just to see who the guy is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 24, 2012, 02:25:58 AM
Halo Wars? Should I bother?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 24, 2012, 02:28:47 AM
I had some great times with it. I would definitely say yes.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: stephen on Apr 24, 2012, 03:31:43 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 23, 2012, 07:02:56 PM
Here is my reasoning behind my love of Halo 2.
Readers beware. I am critical of the character of Master Chief, so if you are a fan, understand that I am simply trying to express my reasons behind my personal distaste for the character.

Spoiler
I believe video games are a budding art form, but they have sadly been held back by their makers viewing them as a mere commercial enterprise as opposed to what they are, a new form of interactive storytelling.

When I played the first Halo, I had one major issue with it. The action was tight and effective, the atmosphere was both foreboding yet wondrous, the locations were beautiful and new, and the universe it created was a fascinating place of new and exciting possibilities. However, its protagonist, Master Chief, John 117, was a blank slate. I understand what the creators were trying to do. They were attempting to create a character who was a blank and thus you could project yourself onto them. My problem with such a character is they are not an interesting character to follow in a narrative. Thus, while playing the original game, there was a certain disconnection from the otherwise brilliant and thought provoking story. I expected the same from 2, but it had surprises. Halo 2 remains my undisputed favorite in the series for a great many reasons, and I will name the main points.

Halo did not have that many notable actors, if any at all. The only actor I can think of is David Scully, who I remembered as Jones from AvP 2.
Halo 2 on the other had had the brilliant idea to nab some talents. The most notable is Keith David who portrayed Thel, better known as the Arbiter. David starred in such classic films as The Thing, Platoon and Bird, as well as appearing in nostalgic treasures such as Gargoyles. His distinctive and intimidating voice was a welcome addition to the Halo universe. There is little doubt in my mind that his role as The Arbiter in the Halo series was responsible for his recent resurfacing back into mainstream media, such as The Princess and the Frog and the Mass Effect series. It is not difficult to see why either. David's voice gives the character a real sense of life. David knows how to use his voice effectively, portraying a wide range of emotions with the slightest change of pitch and tone. He can convey sorrow, confusion, anger, shock, pride, determination and so much more. It is clear that David really was trying to make something of this role, and he succeeds. His contribution to the Halo universe is one of the high points of his already impressive career.
The next actor is the slightly less well known but no less talented Robert Davi, who portrayed Rtas, better known as SpecOps Leader in this game, and Shipmaster in the follow-up. Davi has appeared in many noteworthy films in prominent supporting roles such as Die Hard, The Goonies and Predator 2, and the lead role in the TV series, Profiler. Davi is an underappreciated talent who deserved more exposure than he got in spite of appearing in such noteworthy projects. In Halo 2, Davi uses his voice in a way I have never seen him use it before. Dispelling the usual roles of belligerent screaming loudmouths and gruff bosses, Davi instead takes on a very different, somewhat gentle tone of voice that ultimately makes him more intimidating than the above mentioned roles. Other than his roles in Die Hard and The Goonies, this role is one of Davi's finest, and all three parts show a great range to his talents that have yet to receive proper wide exposure.
But that is to name but a few. There is also Ron Perlman, Julia Benz, Miguel Ferrer and countless others. The creators of this game used the resources that the first game granted them well in nabbing such a lineup of some notable but all talented actors. Funny how it seems the Sangheili got the best deal out of all of them, though I am not complaining.

The personalization of the Covenant was one of the great strokes of genius in Halo 2. In the first Halo, the Covenant was an un-personified force that was only given the slightest characterizations. The occasional cry of terror from a grunt and the alien language of the elites as well as conversations with other soldiers were all the exposure we had. This actually worked rather well as one type of villain I enjoy is the force without reason. This has proven effective in many great films and games.
Halo 2 had a jarring beginning where you were immediately introduced to the Covenant's leaders and the scapegoat for your actions in the previous game. This opening expanded the universe a great deal in mere seconds, making your antics carry a cost, and giving the enemy you were once separate from faces, names, stories, personalities. This carried a far greater emotional depth than the first game. Despite their goals, one grew to like certain characters in the Covenant side of the narrative, and experienced legitimate interest in the outcome. 
Another, deeply personal reason that I enjoy this addition is due to the common human habit of de-personifying one's enemy during war time. It is a luxury. Halo 2 denied me that luxury and I am forever grateful, because this is the way real war is. No side is a nameless force of evil, but is made up of individuals. Halo 2, while probably not intending to be this deep with their expansion, certainly struck this player as such.

You cannot have a good story without good characters, and Halo 2 beat the original in this department. Those who know me are aware that Thel is my favorite character in the series, so it is natural that this game will be a favorite. I already explained my issues with Master Chief, but my liking of Thel is far more interesting than him being not human. Rather, it is due to his ark. Through the entire series, let alone in the first game, Master Chief doesn't make any major discoveries of self, the challenges he faces are strictly related to combat, and he doesn't come away from the story any wiser than he was when the whole thing started. If they left him a total blank, that would have been more acceptable as it would have strengthened the idea of projection. They keep trying to give him an identity and yet by story's end, he still has none.
Thel is an entirely different story. He is challenged in ways far beyond simple combat and pushed to his intellectual limits. He not only has goals, but has underlying needs that also need fulfillment, the mark of a truly multidimensional character. He finds that his greatest ally is his sworn enemy, and those he thought of as protectors and friends are the ones who seek the destruction of his entire people. He is eventually disillusioned with his leaders and the very beliefs that an entire history was built upon, and this is where his wants and needs separate. He WANTS to reclaim his lost dignity and do justice for the Covenant, but he NEEDS to do what is morally right, and this is what eventually compels him to reject these taboos and persuade his people to come to our aid. Now this is a character I can get invested in. Many will be saying "We have heard that one before." and you would be right. However, while this story may be none too new on its own, it is done in an interesting way. For example, the character with this ark is usually the protagonist of the story, not a former antagonistic figure, and the character is usually of a background that the viewership would be closest to. A common staple of revisionist science fiction is the victimization of an alien culture by humans and a human character eventually siding with the oppressed minority (Avatar, District 9), but here, this revisionist formula is reversed and thus is much more fresh. Now we are the oppressed minority and our invader has the revelation.
Many of the things that Thel experiences in Halo 2, religious disillusionment, political frustration, old friendships lost and new friendships formed are things that I myself have experienced over the last few years, thus making my enjoyment of this character much greater.
I could go on about the characters of Rtas and Johnson as great supporting characters, but the above description makes my point well enough.
Suffice to say, I still await the Thel and Rtas game.

Many games (and the Halo series is guilty of this) focus too much on display and not enough on story. Truly effective and thrilling games really try to put you into the action and allow you to experience a legitimate threat, whereas many action games come off as simple masculine fantasy. Where Halo's true strength lies is in the narrative. Halo 2, more so than the other games in the series, has several moments where story and not action is the primary focus. One such moment is the final level where Thel races to commandeer a Scarab. We are lead to believe this will open an action scene. However, the game has tricked us and we arrive too late to work the Scarab, which has been taken by Johnson instead. The journey we just went on was not for a weapon, but rather a build up to a character moment, which is why this level remains one of my favorites. Such a bait and switch asks a lot of the player, and I love to be challenged by my games in many more ways than just "Try not to die." Granted, there is still a great deal of repetitive action levels that really offer us no new gameplay, but when weaved into the narrative in proper fashion, they become something more. More games should focus on such immersive techniques as opposed to just trying to dazzle the player. As much as the story wows me, the gameplay certainly could be more immersive, not only in this game, but in every Halo game. That being said, Halo 2 really did try to weave its combat into the story more than the other games, and thus it is set apart from the rest.

The Halo series has recently lost much of its creativity in terms of level design. Halo 3 and Reach had very little variation in this department, appearing to be trying to emulate modern warfare games as opposed to trying to create its own universe. One of my primary issues with 3 and Reach is many of the levels seem to blend together. How many times did we battle in a small human facility in 3 or how many times did we do war in a large city in Reach? Too many times. Halo 1 and 2 on the other hand have a great deal of variety in their levels, and it feels like a whole other world. In Halo 2, we battle within an orbiting satellite, in the streets of a deserted city, in a mining facility atop a great storm, in the ruins of the next Halo ring, in the snowy flood infested terrain outside the library, in the advanced city of High Charity, and on a stormy beach near the activation center of the next Halo. No two designs are repeated. Each area is unique, stands alone, and wows the player in new ways. It creates a very episodic feel that adds to the scope of the universe we are in. Even in these chapters there is a great deal of creativity that adds to the tension. One such segment is in the mining facility when Thel has to cut the cable that keeps the mining facility from falling into the gaseous atmosphere of the planet below. When each attachment is cut, the station begins to list. In a first person game, this is an effective way to build suspense. When the cable is fully cut, the station goes into a free-fall, the orange clouds racing by. The very ground on which we stand is no longer safe, thus making the need to kill the level's final boss a much more immediate goal. A simple tweak in the level made what was once a stable and secure area become an apocalyptic frenzy.

Switching from one perspective to another. The only time in the series this has been done thus far, and why they stopped doing it is beyond me. Perhaps players wanted to stick to one story. Perhaps they preferred the more familiar territory. Perhaps they see something in Master Chief's story that I still cannot. Whatever the case, I am in the minority in my vocal support of the perspective switching between levels. Why do I enjoy this? Because is destroys the repetitive feel of the game and mixes things up. In switching between the Chief and the Arbiter, I grew to understand the motivations of both sides, to know all their companions as characters, and the transitions back and forth between the two were smooth and not disorienting. Also, this served to make the Covenant a more relatable foe, which I already explained why I like. Like the levels, this made the areas unique. Surely Chief's and Arbiter's goals in the same area would be drastically different, and one gets that feeling. I really wish they continued this in 3 as I feel it would have added a whole other dimension to it. To top it off, I am playing a character I actually enjoy. It was a stroke of inspired genius to have the final level and boss take place from the supporting character's perspective as opposed to the protagonist's. It was original, unexpected, and didn't feel like a cheat.  It appears that this inventive strategy will not be seen in the Halo series again, and that is a shame.

Halo 2 was what first introduced one of my favorite features of the series, and that is armor customization and playing the Sangheili in Multi Player. The latter is a feature I hope the series continues to use. This added a great deal more variety while battling among friends. In addition, the inclusion of an emblem feature makes the armor much more customizable as opposed to the one solid color system from the previous game. While this feature was not perfected until Halo 3, one of the features about that game that I feel is superior to this one, these new features signaled a big step in the right direction.

Another now mandatory feature, the skull hunt feature, was started here. I have yet to find any of the Halo 2 skulls due to never having beaten a Halo game on Legendary.
Yes. I know. Shut up.
Their inclusion adds greatly to replay value not only in the hunt for them, but adding variety to the game with extra challenges, nice little treats, and an embrace of comedic value (I would have been your daddy.)
Also, the variety in dialogue due to difficulty setting offers a subtle reward for going the distance in the game. Favorite example of this is the change in Johnson's lines when the Scorpion tank is introduced. My personal favorite is the Heroic setting. "And we had to share the rock."
The fact that these changes and features are unlocked depending on what difficulty you chose encourages a less hardcore player like me to take the road less traveled. All one got in the original game was a brief though memorable snippet in the cut scenes. Here, and in subsequent Halo installments, you unlock a whole other side of the game, this making it a more interactive and challenging experience.

Halo 2, more than any other game in the series, established a universe. In Halo, we got a bare minimum. There is a war with aliens, we escaped from a destroyed planet, there is a ring and if it goes off bad things will happen, and a parasitic alien life form is out to get you too. A basic four points that are not really expanded upon in the game. In 2, a vast array of new dimensions, texts and subtexts, character goals and needs, worlds, technology and so much more are piled in and yet its introduction is handled so well that it is not confusing or overwhelming. In a short, few minute segment, we learn more about Covenant culture, about their history, and about their characteristics that the whole of the first game, and being able to do so much with so little time is the mark of great skill. The original Halo was much like Die Hard in that it took place on a single world and its surrounding areas. Halo 2 is far different in that the characters practically travel from one end of the universe to another, arriving in many exotic locales and given license to explore each one. The first game introduced the world of a Halo. Halo 2 introduced one to the world of the Covenant, the world of a futuristic Earth, the world of another Halo and more.

This game's focus on story was greatly appreciated. Such touches as expanding on the musical score from the first game as well as an increase of quality and quantity of the cut scenes create a greater sense of involvement with the plot. Like I said, interactive storytelling is what truly makes a video game shine, and that is what Halo 2 is primarily trying to do. It isn't trying to run you through an endless wave of machine gun fodder, throwing faceless grunt after faceless grunt your way. It is trying to tell a story and the amount of time and effort put into the cinematic sequences shows that, as well as how they are woven into the gameplay. The cut-scenes play much more theatrically than in the previous game, much better usage of the scenery, much better dialogue and character growth, and advance the plot itself more. One such segment is the scene where Master Chief's hero's welcome is intercut with Thel's condemnation by the entire Covenant, Chief's medal and Thel's Mark of Shame occurring in near unison. This sequence offers a fine glimpse into the tools of visual literature, and it was very welcome to see classic montage employed in a game. The cut-scenes give you the feeling that you are actually part of the epic that is unfolding. They are beautiful.

To me, the first Halo, while a classic game was still just that, a game. Halo 2 was something more. It went past a thrilling tale of shooty shooty and became an odyssey of self-discovery with thought provoking twists and turns. It offered a much more complete view of its universe and had stakes much higher than its predecessor. The once faceless foe became something more, and even offered up a fascinating character I would love (and prefer) to follow in the future, as well as a host of other faces I have grown to love. The story took the controls and guided you through a far more fleshed out and fascinating reality. The others were good games, yes, but Halo 2 was more than a game. It truly was an interactive story.
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If there are any typos that I missed or any points that one would like to see elaborated on, please let me know.

Fantastic write up.

Re Master Chief however, I suggest you read the books - Fall of Reach, The Flood (not so much), and First Strike.

Especially Fall of Reach and First Strike - they really add depth to the character.

As you said - it's obvious why they did it the way they did.  It's why we never see his face.  So the player can project themselves into Master Chief.  Much the same way with Doom.  I also feel that with Halo 3, his character is much more defined with his relationship with Cortana.

Just brillant write up and I had much the same feelings about Halo 2 as well - if not as clearly and as sophisticatedly as you have written here - but essentially the same.

Thank you for writing this.  It was a pleasure to read.

Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 21, 2012, 05:34:05 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Apr 20, 2012, 10:25:48 PM
Reach was indeed great. The last stand at the end was an excellent moment in the game, let alone the series in my opinion.

Reach is where it's at. People can bitch about the DMR all day long but the game itself was amazing and had a grander feel to it more so than the previous Halo games.

DMR?

What was it about reach that some people didn't like?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 24, 2012, 03:49:20 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 24, 2012, 02:25:58 AM
Halo Wars? Should I bother?

Id definitely recommend it. Cool campaign with beautiful CGI cutscenes, and very fun gameplay that, even though it's not an FPS, really gives you that unique Hdlo feeling. The music is great, too. If possible, get the platinum hits version new. It's around the sane price as the regular edition, and includes codes to download the DLC for free.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 24, 2012, 08:33:29 AM
Quote from: stephen on Apr 24, 2012, 03:31:43 AMDMR?
Designated Marksman Rifle.

http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/M392_Designated_Marksman_Rifle (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/M392_Designated_Marksman_Rifle)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Apr 24, 2012, 09:47:09 AM
Quote from: stephen on Apr 24, 2012, 03:31:43 AMWhat was it about reach that some people didn't like?
I really loved Reach, I would go as far to say I liked it better than Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Apr 24, 2012, 04:36:28 PM
Just forgot I had the Halo 3 soundtrack on my Ipod.

Listened to the Warthog Run scene on the last level...

Man I hate Halo 3 a lot, gameplay wise. But the music is so good! Really feel like buying Halo Reach back aswell.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 24, 2012, 05:18:50 PM
Quote from: stephen on Apr 24, 2012, 03:31:43 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 21, 2012, 05:34:05 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Apr 20, 2012, 10:25:48 PM
Reach was indeed great. The last stand at the end was an excellent moment in the game, let alone the series in my opinion.

Reach is where it's at. People can bitch about the DMR all day long but the game itself was amazing and had a grander feel to it more so than the previous Halo games.

DMR?

What was it about reach that some people didn't like?
Well if you were to listen to the multiplayer nuts on the Halo forums it's the lack of meaningful ranks.

The only thing I don't like about Reach is it's campaign.

The gameplay just seemed like firefight after firefight with little variation.
The whole vision of Reach was so different from the book version, ingame it seems like some backwater farming colony with little UNSC presence instead of the military powerhouse described in the books.
Being the biggest military center after Earth was what made Reach's destruction so significant in the books, it never really made the same impact in the game.
And finally the characters, (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fdeadliestfiction%2Fimages%2F8%2F88%2FNobletTeam.png&hash=d6c394da05bb3d40e31eb7668c42e5793f7f36f7)
Holy moly were these guys emotionally detached, even for spartans, Jorge was the only one I could empathise with and having him being born on Reach was a nice touch too.The spartan threes on the other hand, they were just so blank I think Halsey put it best when she asked them if they were puppets or spartans.
Halsey was well done though, being motherly to Jorge and being obsessed with her work.
And thats all I can think of now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 24, 2012, 07:46:08 PM
I really liked Reach. I loved the story, the characters, the music, and even the gameplay that gets so much hate online. Playing the campaign for the first time, and beating it on the day it game out, is probably one of my most memorable gaming experiences. Honestly, the game was the perfect package. Amazing campaign, multiplayer, firefight, forge, and customization options.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 24, 2012, 08:06:07 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 23, 2012, 07:02:56 PM
Here is my reasoning behind my love of Halo 2.
Readers beware. I am critical of the character of Master Chief, so if you are a fan, understand that I am simply trying to express my reasons behind my personal distaste for the character.

Spoiler
I believe video games are a budding art form, but they have sadly been held back by their makers viewing them as a mere commercial enterprise as opposed to what they are, a new form of interactive storytelling.

When I played the first Halo, I had one major issue with it. The action was tight and effective, the atmosphere was both foreboding yet wondrous, the locations were beautiful and new, and the universe it created was a fascinating place of new and exciting possibilities. However, its protagonist, Master Chief, John 117, was a blank slate. I understand what the creators were trying to do. They were attempting to create a character who was a blank and thus you could project yourself onto them. My problem with such a character is they are not an interesting character to follow in a narrative. Thus, while playing the original game, there was a certain disconnection from the otherwise brilliant and thought provoking story. I expected the same from 2, but it had surprises. Halo 2 remains my undisputed favorite in the series for a great many reasons, and I will name the main points.

Halo did not have that many notable actors, if any at all. The only actor I can think of is David Scully, who I remembered as Jones from AvP 2.
Halo 2 on the other had had the brilliant idea to nab some talents. The most notable is Keith David who portrayed Thel, better known as the Arbiter. David starred in such classic films as The Thing, Platoon and Bird, as well as appearing in nostalgic treasures such as Gargoyles. His distinctive and intimidating voice was a welcome addition to the Halo universe. There is little doubt in my mind that his role as The Arbiter in the Halo series was responsible for his recent resurfacing back into mainstream media, such as The Princess and the Frog and the Mass Effect series. It is not difficult to see why either. David's voice gives the character a real sense of life. David knows how to use his voice effectively, portraying a wide range of emotions with the slightest change of pitch and tone. He can convey sorrow, confusion, anger, shock, pride, determination and so much more. It is clear that David really was trying to make something of this role, and he succeeds. His contribution to the Halo universe is one of the high points of his already impressive career.
The next actor is the slightly less well known but no less talented Robert Davi, who portrayed Rtas, better known as SpecOps Leader in this game, and Shipmaster in the follow-up. Davi has appeared in many noteworthy films in prominent supporting roles such as Die Hard, The Goonies and Predator 2, and the lead role in the TV series, Profiler. Davi is an underappreciated talent who deserved more exposure than he got in spite of appearing in such noteworthy projects. In Halo 2, Davi uses his voice in a way I have never seen him use it before. Dispelling the usual roles of belligerent screaming loudmouths and gruff bosses, Davi instead takes on a very different, somewhat gentle tone of voice that ultimately makes him more intimidating than the above mentioned roles. Other than his roles in Die Hard and The Goonies, this role is one of Davi's finest, and all three parts show a great range to his talents that have yet to receive proper wide exposure.
But that is to name but a few. There is also Ron Perlman, Julia Benz, Miguel Ferrer and countless others. The creators of this game used the resources that the first game granted them well in nabbing such a lineup of some notable but all talented actors. Funny how it seems the Sangheili got the best deal out of all of them, though I am not complaining.

The personalization of the Covenant was one of the great strokes of genius in Halo 2. In the first Halo, the Covenant was an un-personified force that was only given the slightest characterizations. The occasional cry of terror from a grunt and the alien language of the elites as well as conversations with other soldiers were all the exposure we had. This actually worked rather well as one type of villain I enjoy is the force without reason. This has proven effective in many great films and games.
Halo 2 had a jarring beginning where you were immediately introduced to the Covenant's leaders and the scapegoat for your actions in the previous game. This opening expanded the universe a great deal in mere seconds, making your antics carry a cost, and giving the enemy you were once separate from faces, names, stories, personalities. This carried a far greater emotional depth than the first game. Despite their goals, one grew to like certain characters in the Covenant side of the narrative, and experienced legitimate interest in the outcome. 
Another, deeply personal reason that I enjoy this addition is due to the common human habit of de-personifying one's enemy during war time. It is a luxury. Halo 2 denied me that luxury and I am forever grateful, because this is the way real war is. No side is a nameless force of evil, but is made up of individuals. Halo 2, while probably not intending to be this deep with their expansion, certainly struck this player as such.

You cannot have a good story without good characters, and Halo 2 beat the original in this department. Those who know me are aware that Thel is my favorite character in the series, so it is natural that this game will be a favorite. I already explained my issues with Master Chief, but my liking of Thel is far more interesting than him being not human. Rather, it is due to his ark. Through the entire series, let alone in the first game, Master Chief doesn't make any major discoveries of self, the challenges he faces are strictly related to combat, and he doesn't come away from the story any wiser than he was when the whole thing started. If they left him a total blank, that would have been more acceptable as it would have strengthened the idea of projection. They keep trying to give him an identity and yet by story's end, he still has none.
Thel is an entirely different story. He is challenged in ways far beyond simple combat and pushed to his intellectual limits. He not only has goals, but has underlying needs that also need fulfillment, the mark of a truly multidimensional character. He finds that his greatest ally is his sworn enemy, and those he thought of as protectors and friends are the ones who seek the destruction of his entire people. He is eventually disillusioned with his leaders and the very beliefs that an entire history was built upon, and this is where his wants and needs separate. He WANTS to reclaim his lost dignity and do justice for the Covenant, but he NEEDS to do what is morally right, and this is what eventually compels him to reject these taboos and persuade his people to come to our aid. Now this is a character I can get invested in. Many will be saying "We have heard that one before." and you would be right. However, while this story may be none too new on its own, it is done in an interesting way. For example, the character with this ark is usually the protagonist of the story, not a former antagonistic figure, and the character is usually of a background that the viewership would be closest to. A common staple of revisionist science fiction is the victimization of an alien culture by humans and a human character eventually siding with the oppressed minority (Avatar, District 9), but here, this revisionist formula is reversed and thus is much more fresh. Now we are the oppressed minority and our invader has the revelation.
Many of the things that Thel experiences in Halo 2, religious disillusionment, political frustration, old friendships lost and new friendships formed are things that I myself have experienced over the last few years, thus making my enjoyment of this character much greater.
I could go on about the characters of Rtas and Johnson as great supporting characters, but the above description makes my point well enough.
Suffice to say, I still await the Thel and Rtas game.

Many games (and the Halo series is guilty of this) focus too much on display and not enough on story. Truly effective and thrilling games really try to put you into the action and allow you to experience a legitimate threat, whereas many action games come off as simple masculine fantasy. Where Halo's true strength lies is in the narrative. Halo 2, more so than the other games in the series, has several moments where story and not action is the primary focus. One such moment is the final level where Thel races to commandeer a Scarab. We are lead to believe this will open an action scene. However, the game has tricked us and we arrive too late to work the Scarab, which has been taken by Johnson instead. The journey we just went on was not for a weapon, but rather a build up to a character moment, which is why this level remains one of my favorites. Such a bait and switch asks a lot of the player, and I love to be challenged by my games in many more ways than just "Try not to die." Granted, there is still a great deal of repetitive action levels that really offer us no new gameplay, but when weaved into the narrative in proper fashion, they become something more. More games should focus on such immersive techniques as opposed to just trying to dazzle the player. As much as the story wows me, the gameplay certainly could be more immersive, not only in this game, but in every Halo game. That being said, Halo 2 really did try to weave its combat into the story more than the other games, and thus it is set apart from the rest.

The Halo series has recently lost much of its creativity in terms of level design. Halo 3 and Reach had very little variation in this department, appearing to be trying to emulate modern warfare games as opposed to trying to create its own universe. One of my primary issues with 3 and Reach is many of the levels seem to blend together. How many times did we battle in a small human facility in 3 or how many times did we do war in a large city in Reach? Too many times. Halo 1 and 2 on the other hand have a great deal of variety in their levels, and it feels like a whole other world. In Halo 2, we battle within an orbiting satellite, in the streets of a deserted city, in a mining facility atop a great storm, in the ruins of the next Halo ring, in the snowy flood infested terrain outside the library, in the advanced city of High Charity, and on a stormy beach near the activation center of the next Halo. No two designs are repeated. Each area is unique, stands alone, and wows the player in new ways. It creates a very episodic feel that adds to the scope of the universe we are in. Even in these chapters there is a great deal of creativity that adds to the tension. One such segment is in the mining facility when Thel has to cut the cable that keeps the mining facility from falling into the gaseous atmosphere of the planet below. When each attachment is cut, the station begins to list. In a first person game, this is an effective way to build suspense. When the cable is fully cut, the station goes into a free-fall, the orange clouds racing by. The very ground on which we stand is no longer safe, thus making the need to kill the level's final boss a much more immediate goal. A simple tweak in the level made what was once a stable and secure area become an apocalyptic frenzy.

Switching from one perspective to another. The only time in the series this has been done thus far, and why they stopped doing it is beyond me. Perhaps players wanted to stick to one story. Perhaps they preferred the more familiar territory. Perhaps they see something in Master Chief's story that I still cannot. Whatever the case, I am in the minority in my vocal support of the perspective switching between levels. Why do I enjoy this? Because is destroys the repetitive feel of the game and mixes things up. In switching between the Chief and the Arbiter, I grew to understand the motivations of both sides, to know all their companions as characters, and the transitions back and forth between the two were smooth and not disorienting. Also, this served to make the Covenant a more relatable foe, which I already explained why I like. Like the levels, this made the areas unique. Surely Chief's and Arbiter's goals in the same area would be drastically different, and one gets that feeling. I really wish they continued this in 3 as I feel it would have added a whole other dimension to it. To top it off, I am playing a character I actually enjoy. It was a stroke of inspired genius to have the final level and boss take place from the supporting character's perspective as opposed to the protagonist's. It was original, unexpected, and didn't feel like a cheat.  It appears that this inventive strategy will not be seen in the Halo series again, and that is a shame.

Halo 2 was what first introduced one of my favorite features of the series, and that is armor customization and playing the Sangheili in Multi Player. The latter is a feature I hope the series continues to use. This added a great deal more variety while battling among friends. In addition, the inclusion of an emblem feature makes the armor much more customizable as opposed to the one solid color system from the previous game. While this feature was not perfected until Halo 3, one of the features about that game that I feel is superior to this one, these new features signaled a big step in the right direction.

Another now mandatory feature, the skull hunt feature, was started here. I have yet to find any of the Halo 2 skulls due to never having beaten a Halo game on Legendary.
Yes. I know. Shut up.
Their inclusion adds greatly to replay value not only in the hunt for them, but adding variety to the game with extra challenges, nice little treats, and an embrace of comedic value (I would have been your daddy.)
Also, the variety in dialogue due to difficulty setting offers a subtle reward for going the distance in the game. Favorite example of this is the change in Johnson's lines when the Scorpion tank is introduced. My personal favorite is the Heroic setting. "And we had to share the rock."
The fact that these changes and features are unlocked depending on what difficulty you chose encourages a less hardcore player like me to take the road less traveled. All one got in the original game was a brief though memorable snippet in the cut scenes. Here, and in subsequent Halo installments, you unlock a whole other side of the game, this making it a more interactive and challenging experience.

Halo 2, more than any other game in the series, established a universe. In Halo, we got a bare minimum. There is a war with aliens, we escaped from a destroyed planet, there is a ring and if it goes off bad things will happen, and a parasitic alien life form is out to get you too. A basic four points that are not really expanded upon in the game. In 2, a vast array of new dimensions, texts and subtexts, character goals and needs, worlds, technology and so much more are piled in and yet its introduction is handled so well that it is not confusing or overwhelming. In a short, few minute segment, we learn more about Covenant culture, about their history, and about their characteristics that the whole of the first game, and being able to do so much with so little time is the mark of great skill. The original Halo was much like Die Hard in that it took place on a single world and its surrounding areas. Halo 2 is far different in that the characters practically travel from one end of the universe to another, arriving in many exotic locales and given license to explore each one. The first game introduced the world of a Halo. Halo 2 introduced one to the world of the Covenant, the world of a futuristic Earth, the world of another Halo and more.

This game's focus on story was greatly appreciated. Such touches as expanding on the musical score from the first game as well as an increase of quality and quantity of the cut scenes create a greater sense of involvement with the plot. Like I said, interactive storytelling is what truly makes a video game shine, and that is what Halo 2 is primarily trying to do. It isn't trying to run you through an endless wave of machine gun fodder, throwing faceless grunt after faceless grunt your way. It is trying to tell a story and the amount of time and effort put into the cinematic sequences shows that, as well as how they are woven into the gameplay. The cut-scenes play much more theatrically than in the previous game, much better usage of the scenery, much better dialogue and character growth, and advance the plot itself more. One such segment is the scene where Master Chief's hero's welcome is intercut with Thel's condemnation by the entire Covenant, Chief's medal and Thel's Mark of Shame occurring in near unison. This sequence offers a fine glimpse into the tools of visual literature, and it was very welcome to see classic montage employed in a game. The cut-scenes give you the feeling that you are actually part of the epic that is unfolding. They are beautiful.

To me, the first Halo, while a classic game was still just that, a game. Halo 2 was something more. It went past a thrilling tale of shooty shooty and became an odyssey of self-discovery with thought provoking twists and turns. It offered a much more complete view of its universe and had stakes much higher than its predecessor. The once faceless foe became something more, and even offered up a fascinating character I would love (and prefer) to follow in the future, as well as a host of other faces I have grown to love. The story took the controls and guided you through a far more fleshed out and fascinating reality. The others were good games, yes, but Halo 2 was more than a game. It truly was an interactive story.
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If there are any typos that I missed or any points that one would like to see elaborated on, please let me know.
This... essay... no words to describe it. Poetry! They should've sent a poet.

I don't have enough clapping gifs to express how wonderful that was, Mono. It was true testament to the power of Halo 2's story, from the immediately expansive and foreboding opening scene to the emotionally wrenching and harrowing ending act. Really explains why Halo 2 was the pinnacle of the story, and by far the most delightfully complex.

As a fellow Halo 2 fan-'til-I-die: I salute you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 24, 2012, 11:42:13 PM
I return your salute fellow 2 fan.
I would have written a section on why I love the Sangheili so much, but that would include parts of the Halo 3 ark, so I decided to exclude it. To think this 4 1/2 page essay could have been longer.

SpaceMarines is on his way to Halo 2. My work is done.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2012, 12:26:40 AM
Even got me to order the Special Edition with the fancy steelcase and whatnot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 25, 2012, 12:49:16 AM
Whoa. Those are a bit pricey.
Hope you don't think I oversold it after you play it.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2012, 01:03:18 AM
Nah, was only slightly more than the regular edition. Used, y'see.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: scm on Apr 25, 2012, 02:35:49 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 24, 2012, 05:18:50 PM
Quote from: stephen on Apr 24, 2012, 03:31:43 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 21, 2012, 05:34:05 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Apr 20, 2012, 10:25:48 PM
Reach was indeed great. The last stand at the end was an excellent moment in the game, let alone the series in my opinion.

Reach is where it's at. People can bitch about the DMR all day long but the game itself was amazing and had a grander feel to it more so than the previous Halo games.

DMR?

What was it about reach that some people didn't like?
Well if you were to listen to the multiplayer nuts on the Halo forums it's the lack of meaningful ranks.

The only thing I don't like about Reach is it's campaign.

The gameplay just seemed like firefight after firefight with little variation.
The whole vision of Reach was so different from the book version, ingame it seems like some backwater farming colony with little UNSC presence instead of the military powerhouse described in the books.
Being the biggest military center after Earth was what made Reach's destruction so significant in the books, it never really made the same impact in the game.
And finally the characters, (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fdeadliestfiction%2Fimages%2F8%2F88%2FNobletTeam.png&hash=d6c394da05bb3d40e31eb7668c42e5793f7f36f7)
Holy moly were these guys emotionally detached, even for spartans, Jorge was the only one I could empathise with and having him being born on Reach was a nice touch too.The spartan threes on the other hand, they were just so blank I think Halsey put it best when she asked them if they were puppets or spartans.
Halsey was well done though, being motherly to Jorge and being obsessed with her work.
And thats all I can think of now.
agree with all of that. The campaign didn't have that halo feel, and the characters were terrible. Especially Kat
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 25, 2012, 05:07:44 AM
Quote from: stephen on Apr 24, 2012, 03:31:43 AM
DMR?

What was it about reach that some people didn't like?

Speaking just on that weapon in particular, people didn't like that the reticle widened with each shot, thereby reducing player accuracy. Stupid n00b bitching if you ask me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 25, 2012, 06:50:43 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 25, 2012, 12:49:16 AM
Whoa. Those are a bit pricey.
Hope you don't think I oversold it after you play it.  :D
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2012, 12:26:40 AM
Even got me to order the Special Edition with the fancy steelcase and whatnot.

I found the Halo 2 limited edition steel case at a pawn shop for 1 dollar. Had to buy that for the nice price.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 25, 2012, 10:04:01 AM
Do yourself a favor and open these in fullscreen for ultimate high resolution... you may get a new wallpaper out of it.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Apr 25, 2012, 10:11:20 AM
Mother. Of. God. This game is looking so sexy! That 3rd picture...nom nom.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 25, 2012, 10:13:58 AM
That last picture was new to me. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 25, 2012, 10:20:19 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Apr 25, 2012, 10:11:20 AM
Mother. Of. God. This game is looking so sexy! That 3rd picture...nom nom.  :laugh:
Mmf, I was thinking that for the first one...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 25, 2012, 02:10:14 PM
I love how the assault rifle keeps changing from game to game. It's like Chief has a mysterious UNSC aesthetics coach we don't know about :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 25, 2012, 07:32:43 PM
Just finished playing Halo 2 again. Absolutely love this game  8)

Now to start Halo 3, my first real introduction to Halo. Let the excellent nostalgia trip begin.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 26, 2012, 01:24:14 AM
Talk about being blindsided.
Earlier today I was watching a vid on TGWTG on Most Annoying Video Game Characters and ol Arby made number 2.
The backlash against the vid was pretty large as far more notorious characters were snubbed. I still took the time to do a little research and had no idea the character was so hated in certain circles, though I suppose I should have expected it.

I can get not liking the switching aspect of the game, but to jump from that to the character being annoying is a very big jump.
That is like saying Charles Foster Kane is annoying because you play a level as him very now and then in Mass Effect. Sure it may be jarring and sure you may want to stick with the character you grew to like from the first game, but it is Charles Foster Kane.
That is actually pretty much all they did in the vid was complain about the switching aspect, culminating when they called him the Jar Jar Binks of the series.

I know for a fact that Keith David cannot play annoying even if he tries. He screen tested for Jar Jar Binks while off to the side some producers were watching Die Hard. By the end of the audition, they couldn't tell the difference between his line reading and the Die Hard tape. Carl Sagan mentioned this in the Cosmos episode on manliness titled A Study of MAN, the Origins of MAN-Stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 26, 2012, 01:59:37 AM
I started out filled with rage.

I ended up laughing so hard I broke my trachea.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Apr 26, 2012, 02:00:52 AM
I've not followed Halo since the first trailer for Halo 4 came out. Looking at those pics...

...The game looks like a lot of fun. I just hope they make the covenant a little more...Intimidating.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 26, 2012, 10:27:46 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Apr 26, 2012, 02:00:52 AM
I've not followed Halo since the first trailer for Halo 4 came out. Looking at those pics...

...The game looks like a lot of fun. I just hope they make the covenant a little more...Intimidating.

I'm not sure they really have to be intimidating this time around. They're not the main enemy, and for all we know, these Covenant species that we're fighting may not even be a part of the collective Covenant. The group has been split after the events of Halo 2, and nearly destroyed after 3. This could be an unorganized group of savages cut off from the real Covenant 20 years ago for all we know.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 26, 2012, 10:42:33 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F87b706ed5eba1b74996e245188da6633.png&hash=aa34c9d50560e2931255768729976d97b4f68a4c)
Source: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/04/23/the-world-of-halo-4.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/04/23/the-world-of-halo-4.aspx?PostPageIndex=2)

Seeing as Glasslands ties into Halo 4, this is more than likely the case.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Apr 26, 2012, 10:44:21 AM
Hm, I better pick up Glasslands then, this sounds interesting. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 26, 2012, 04:13:44 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Apr 26, 2012, 01:24:14 AM
Talk about being blindsided.
Earlier today I was watching a vid on TGWTG on Most Annoying Video Game Characters and ol Arby made number 2.
The backlash against the vid was pretty large as far more notorious characters were snubbed. I still took the time to do a little research and had no idea the character was so hated in certain circles, though I suppose I should have expected it.

I can get not liking the switching aspect of the game, but to jump from that to the character being annoying is a very big jump.
That is like saying Charles Foster Kane is annoying because you play a level as him very now and then in Mass Effect. Sure it may be jarring and sure you may want to stick with the character you grew to like from the first game, but it is Charles Foster Kane.
That is actually pretty much all they did in the vid was complain about the switching aspect, culminating when they called him the Jar Jar Binks of the series.

I know for a fact that Keith David cannot play annoying even if he tries. He screen tested for Jar Jar Binks while off to the side some producers were watching Die Hard. By the end of the audition, they couldn't tell the difference between his line reading and the Die Hard tape. Carl Sagan mentioned this in the Cosmos episode on manliness titled A Study of MAN, the Origins of MAN-Stuff.

People hate The Arbiter simply because they go back and forth between him and Chief in the game? What sort of reasoning is this?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Apr 26, 2012, 10:53:08 PM
You assume they are using reason.

I chalk it up to them being repelled by Keith David's massive aura of MAN-Stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 27, 2012, 02:28:30 AM
But...that just drew me in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 27, 2012, 03:03:17 AM
And drove linear minded dullards out.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 27, 2012, 04:01:06 AM
Like I said before, that's the thing I loved most about Halo 2. The switching back and forth between Chief and Arbiter. Maybe the reason the majority of people who somehow found it "annoying" is because that it was something "new" to them and wasn't your average FPS game. It was a bold choice for them to have done that, and I'm glad they did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 27, 2012, 10:21:22 AM
And playing through Halo 3 again, I wish that they had kept the game like that. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love Halo 3, but I definitely think it would have benefited with extra Arbiter levels that deal more with his side of the story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 27, 2012, 03:31:37 PM
I think the Arbiter's story was handled well enough in H2. Killing Tartarus was a good stopping point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Apr 27, 2012, 04:10:27 PM
The only thing I felt about Halo 3 was that it did conclude the trilogy nicely, but at the same time, it always ends the same. But you gotta admit, that final Warthog escape was pretty damn epic! It took many of the great elements from CE and incorporated them into Halo 3. Almost gave for a "nostalgic feel" while playing it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Apr 27, 2012, 05:51:23 PM
Halo 3 inside the flood ship was such a hard level,it drove me bonkers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 27, 2012, 09:15:08 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Apr 27, 2012, 03:31:37 PM
I think the Arbiter's story was handled well enough in H2. Killing Tartarus was a good stopping point.

Stopping point, heck. That cliffhanger was the perfect way to not only end the game, but to aggravate the living hell out of the player.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Njm1983 on Apr 28, 2012, 12:15:01 AM
I found the switching back and forth a bit disjointed. It wasnt bad, i liked how it was different but by the time i got back to playing the other character i had forgotten some of where i had left off.  But thats mostly because id play a chapter then come back to it a few days later. If id just pulled an all nighter it probably would have been smoother.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 28, 2012, 03:11:29 AM
I'm gonna reinstall Halo on my PC. I don't imagine anyone here plays that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Apr 28, 2012, 05:12:22 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 28, 2012, 03:11:29 AM
I'm gonna reinstall Halo on my PC. I don't imagine anyone here plays that?

I do. Its fun. Check out Halo Cusom Edition.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 28, 2012, 06:32:07 PM
Finished up Halo 3. It was great playing through the trilogy again. Has me very excited for what Halo 4 has to offer.

I think now I'm going to try to catch myself up on the recent books. I want to have everything read before November 6th. Guess I'll be picking up Cryptum, Glasslands, Primordium, and soon The Thursday War, since they all have direct ties to stuff in Halo 4 :)

EDIT: Two leaked screenshots from Halo 4's campaign:
http://www.cinemablend.com/games/First-Ever-Halo-4-Campaign-Screenshots-Leaked-41915.html (http://www.cinemablend.com/games/First-Ever-Halo-4-Campaign-Screenshots-Leaked-41915.html)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cinemablend.com%2Fimages%2Fgallery%2Fs41915%2Fthumbs%2Fhalo_4_13356074748517.jpg&hash=ea8ee6ed4974e95064d26625a9c7b571657dfb93)
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Nothing special, but the inside of the Forward Unto Dawn looks cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 28, 2012, 10:56:01 PM
Quote from: cloverfan98 on Apr 28, 2012, 05:12:22 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 28, 2012, 03:11:29 AM
I'm gonna reinstall Halo on my PC. I don't imagine anyone here plays that?

I do. Its fun. Check out Halo Cusom Edition.

What is that, a mod?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 28, 2012, 11:00:01 PM
Here's the Halopedia page for the Custom edition:
http://www.halopedian.com/Halo_Custom_Edition (http://www.halopedian.com/Halo_Custom_Edition)

I've been wanting to get Combat Evolved for my computer. I should see if I can find a cheap copy, maybe we can set up some games :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 28, 2012, 11:03:55 PM
So it allows for the creation of user content? Sounds good but I'm not a modder.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 29, 2012, 12:36:15 AM
Well, it allows that, but it's also a version of the Multiplayer portion of the game that allows mods and user created levels to be played. It is absolutely insane how much fun it can be. Be sure to check out the map called "Coldsnap", some of my greatest Halo MP memories are from that map. It's ridiculous how big it is, and you can fly stuff like Longswords, fighter jets, and Missile Hogs. I... have some stories.

You can download the maps (and I think even the Custom Edition) here:

http://www.halomaps.org/ (http://www.halomaps.org/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 29, 2012, 12:41:06 AM
Wait, you can download the entire Custom Edition? Shit, I may have to do that. I've always wanted to fly the Longswords and Pelicans, and have always been disappointed in every new game that lacks this feature...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Apr 29, 2012, 01:05:23 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 29, 2012, 12:41:06 AM
Wait, you can download the entire Custom Edition? Shit, I may have to do that. I've always wanted to fly the Longswords and Pelicans, and have always been disappointed in every new game that lacks this feature...

I've always wanted to fly a Pelican. Just once.
Drop off a squad of Marines deep behind enemy lines and maybe provided a little CAS.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2012, 01:13:13 AM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Apr 29, 2012, 01:05:23 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 29, 2012, 12:41:06 AM
Wait, you can download the entire Custom Edition? Shit, I may have to do that. I've always wanted to fly the Longswords and Pelicans, and have always been disappointed in every new game that lacks this feature...

I've always wanted to fly a Pelican. Just once.
Drop off a squad of Marines deep behind enemy lines and maybe provided a little CAS.  8)

There's a way to fly a Pelican in Reach. I'm sure you can look it up on youtube. I have yet to do it myself, but it sounds fun :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 29, 2012, 01:24:20 AM
I was just thinking... have they announced which controller scheme they've chosen to go with in Halo 4? Halo Reach's or Halo 3's? I really liked Reach's for the melee combat, but 3's action button (RB) felt a lot more accurate in it's place.

Really, in this regard, it's a just a matter of finding whether the action button or melee button with be on RB, X, or B.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2012, 01:28:13 AM
Don't think anything has been said yet. I assume we'll be finding out in June at E3, since that probably going to be the first hands on experience with the public.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: cloverfan98 on Apr 29, 2012, 02:15:06 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Apr 28, 2012, 11:03:55 PM
So it allows for the creation of user content? Sounds good but I'm not a modder.

Neither am I, but you can download TONS of fun MP and single player maps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 29, 2012, 05:46:50 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 29, 2012, 01:24:20 AM
I was just thinking... have they announced which controller scheme they've chosen to go with in Halo 4? Halo Reach's or Halo 3's? I really liked Reach's for the melee combat, but 3's action button (RB) felt a lot more accurate in it's place.

Really, in this regard, it's a just a matter of finding whether the action button or melee button with be on RB, X, or B.
Ha, I always just set it to the Recon control setting and went on my merry way bashing peoples faces in with the B button
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 29, 2012, 03:29:43 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 29, 2012, 12:36:15 AM
Well, it allows that, but it's also a version of the Multiplayer portion of the game that allows mods and user created levels to be played. It is absolutely insane how much fun it can be. Be sure to check out the map called "Coldsnap", some of my greatest Halo MP memories are from that map. It's ridiculous how big it is, and you can fly stuff like Longswords, fighter jets, and Missile Hogs. I... have some stories.

You can download the maps (and I think even the Custom Edition) here:

http://www.halomaps.org/ (http://www.halomaps.org/)

I'll give it a go then, thanks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: anndrayya on Apr 29, 2012, 09:35:50 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 29, 2012, 01:24:20 AM
I was just thinking... have they announced which controller scheme they've chosen to go with in Halo 4? Halo Reach's or Halo 3's? I really liked Reach's for the melee combat, but 3's action button (RB) felt a lot more accurate in it's place.

Really, in this regard, it's a just a matter of finding whether the action button or melee button with be on RB, X, or B.

No but they have said they are not doing Kinect. Which I'm happy about cause I didn't care for it with Mass Effect 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 30, 2012, 10:05:52 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg)

If this does well maybe we'll see a full time Halo series, at least I hope so.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2012, 10:10:03 PM
Well, consider me hyped! That sounds great!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on May 01, 2012, 12:18:20 AM
That's freaking awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 01, 2012, 01:18:18 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 30, 2012, 10:05:52 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg)

If this does well maybe we'll see a full time Halo series, at least I hope so.

Whatever happened to the movie? I recall Peter Jackson was going to direct it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 01, 2012, 02:24:09 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 01, 2012, 01:18:18 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 30, 2012, 10:05:52 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg)

If this does well maybe we'll see a full time Halo series, at least I hope so.

Whatever happened to the movie? I recall Peter Jackson was going to direct it.

And so was Neil Blomkamp, and Stephen Spielberg... Every time its gotten canceled.

This is the closest thing to a movie that we're getting so far. Can't really complain, though, as I have love all of the live action game trailers.
I really hope this webseries ends up coming to DVD!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: stephen on May 01, 2012, 04:42:45 AM
One hopes the web series is a test run for a full length feature.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 01, 2012, 01:55:05 PM
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First teaser of Chief from the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on May 01, 2012, 03:04:43 PM
That actually quite badass. I've always liked that pose, too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 01, 2012, 03:14:50 PM
Quote from: stephen on May 01, 2012, 04:42:45 AM
One hopes the web series is a test run for a full length feature.

You never know, it could be. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised.

Quote from: Nightlord on May 01, 2012, 01:55:05 PM
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First teaser of Chief from the series.

MK IV?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 01, 2012, 04:29:11 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 01, 2012, 03:14:50 PM
Quote from: stephen on May 01, 2012, 04:42:45 AM
One hopes the web series is a test run for a full length feature.

You never know, it could be. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised.

Quote from: Nightlord on May 01, 2012, 01:55:05 PM
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First teaser of Chief from the series.

MK IV?
Yup
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on May 01, 2012, 05:45:28 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 30, 2012, 10:05:52 PMhttp://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg)

If this does well maybe we'll see a full time Halo series, at least I hope so.
Quote from: Nightlord on May 01, 2012, 01:55:05 PM(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia1.gameinformer.com%2Fimagefeed%2Ffeatured%2Fmicrosoft%2Fhalo4%2Fwebisodes-highres.jpg&hash=675afc2e149cfcd72e07a0746fe0216f889000af)

First teaser of Chief from the series.
Well, holy shit. This could be awesome. The suit looks great. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 01, 2012, 06:34:14 PM
Quote from: Laufey on May 01, 2012, 05:45:28 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 30, 2012, 10:05:52 PMhttp://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/345790/halo-getting-live-action-web-series-this-autumn/?site=cvg)

If this does well maybe we'll see a full time Halo series, at least I hope so.
Quote from: Nightlord on May 01, 2012, 01:55:05 PM(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia1.gameinformer.com%2Fimagefeed%2Ffeatured%2Fmicrosoft%2Fhalo4%2Fwebisodes-highres.jpg&hash=675afc2e149cfcd72e07a0746fe0216f889000af)

First teaser of Chief from the series.
Well, holy shit. This could be awesome. The suit looks great. :)

Tok the words right out of my mouth. I'll be counting down the days to this one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on May 01, 2012, 09:32:01 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on May 01, 2012, 01:55:05 PM
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First teaser of Chief from the series.

Dat metal ass
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: stephen on May 01, 2012, 10:07:17 PM
Who knew - the Chief's left handed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 12:37:00 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on May 01, 2012, 01:55:05 PM
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First teaser of Chief from the series.
Nice. Looks quite convincing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 02, 2012, 01:19:09 AM
Quote from: stephen on May 01, 2012, 10:07:17 PM
Who knew - the Chief's left handed.
He's ambidextrous/simply knows how to use a handgun with either hand
Thus duel weilding
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2012, 02:20:51 AM
Spoiler
It has come...

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi48.tinypic.com%2F51v606.jpg&hash=4e4e6f7b4d64606b0d07843f51edf8a9fa50c46a)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 02, 2012, 02:39:19 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2012, 02:20:51 AM
Spoiler
It has come...

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When you first saw Halo {2} were you blinded by its majesty?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.giantbomb.com%2Fuploads%2F0%2F5364%2F192080-260px_regret2_large.png&hash=185c83de2582f32a5cc0a41964bd11a145179df3) :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 02, 2012, 02:40:59 AM
You will have to wait awhile before I can respond with the appropriate quote.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 02:47:11 AM
Paralyzed? Dumbstruck?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: stephen on May 02, 2012, 03:12:05 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 02, 2012, 01:19:09 AM
Quote from: stephen on May 01, 2012, 10:07:17 PM
Who knew - the Chief's left handed.
He's ambidextrous/simply knows how to use a handgun with either hand
Thus duel weilding

Lol yes I was making a joke.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 10:04:42 PM
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MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System

The MA5D ICWS is an exceptionally resilient gas-operated, magazine-fed, automatic rifle designed to execute close-quarters combat with lethal efficiency, regardless of hostile counter-op environmental conditions or duration of use in the field.



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BR85 Heavy-Barrel Service Rifle

The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic rifle optimized for three-round burst firing, and proven to be an extraordinarily versatile weapon at a wide variety of ranges and in the hands of a capable marksman.



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M395 Designated Marksman Rifle

The M395 DMR is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, marksman rifle that maintains a smart-linked, telescopic, rail-mounted sight for scout personnel. This rifle favors mid-range to long-range combat, offering impressive stopping power.



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Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920 "Railgun"

The ARC-920 Railgun is a compact-channel linear accelerator that fires a high-explosive round at incredible speed, delivering both kinetic and explosive force to both hard and soft targets alike.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo6_1280.jpg&hash=c82a356968742d618912d74900ad3ebf0fcd8395)
Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Materiel

The SRS99-S5 AM is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic sniper rifle with exceptional accuracy and the ability to simultaneously breach both energy-shielding and high-density armor, making immediate kills nearly effortless when this weapon is properly utilized.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 02, 2012, 10:07:15 PM
So the railgun is basically a handheld gauss cannon? Cool  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 10:10:09 PM
Sounds like a cross between that, a Spartan Laser, and... this:

Spoiler
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:3
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on May 03, 2012, 02:37:48 AM
I can't wait to shoot all of them!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 03, 2012, 02:53:19 AM
Battle rifle and the DMR. That should hold back some of the bitching from Reach, hopefully.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on May 03, 2012, 03:01:05 AM
Do we really need both the BR and the DMR? Ah well, least I have an option not to use that shitty DMR crap
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 03, 2012, 03:26:00 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on May 03, 2012, 03:01:05 AM
Do we really need both the BR and the DMR?
Yes. The DMR is a much more effective long range weapon, and it works for the player on a precision basis. Battle Rifle, while still working at long range, works best in closer spaces.

Quote from: Deathbearer on May 03, 2012, 03:01:05 AM
Ah well, least I have an option not to use that shitty DMR crap
I smell a trigger spammer.



























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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Anonymous684 on May 03, 2012, 07:51:50 AM
Maybe some Reach friday night guys?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on May 03, 2012, 11:29:06 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 10:04:42 PM

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Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920 "Railgun"

The ARC-920 Railgun is a compact-channel linear accelerator that fires a high-explosive round at incredible speed, delivering both kinetic and explosive force to both hard and soft targets alike.

That's a f**king rail gun... ;D

Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 10:10:09 PM
Sounds like a cross between that, a Spartan Laser, and... this:

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi26.tinypic.com%2F21mhpa0.gif&hash=69ae5d9008f85507a15b28ca04ae91c225efb7eb)

:3
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My thoughts exactly. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 03, 2012, 06:26:31 PM
Quote from: osiris. on May 03, 2012, 07:51:50 AM
Maybe some Reach friday night guys?

Sure, I think I'll be around.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on May 06, 2012, 04:45:16 PM
Played the Halo 2 level Uprising.
Still one of my all time favorite levels.
Plan on going through all of Arby's levels soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on May 06, 2012, 07:56:51 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 03, 2012, 03:26:00 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on May 03, 2012, 03:01:05 AM
Do we really need both the BR and the DMR?
Yes. The DMR is a much more effective long range weapon, and it works for the player on a precision basis. Battle Rifle, while still working at long range, works best in closer spaces.

Quote from: Deathbearer on May 03, 2012, 03:01:05 AM
Ah well, least I have an option not to use that shitty DMR crap
I smell a trigger spammer.



























http://oi49.tinypic.com/29kqhzr.jpg

well nyuh huh huh to you too
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 06, 2012, 09:17:54 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on May 06, 2012, 04:45:16 PM
Played the Halo 2 level Uprising.
Still one of my all time favorite levels.
Plan on going through all of Arby's levels soon.

You have no idea the temptation I'm resisting by not pulling Halo 2 off the shelf and popping it in the 'box.

Must. Wait. To. Get. Anniversary.

Go. Chronologically.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 06, 2012, 09:23:27 PM
I'll ship you my anniversary if you ship me your Halo 3 and we can switch back when the time comes
I've been wanting to finish the fight again but the disc is lost to time itself
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on May 06, 2012, 10:01:13 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 10:04:42 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo2_1280.jpg&hash=d5f639d6cedb0491b48c7ae35d87f12c6ebf5d36)
MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System

The MA5D ICWS is an exceptionally resilient gas-operated, magazine-fed, automatic rifle designed to execute close-quarters combat with lethal efficiency, regardless of hostile counter-op environmental conditions or duration of use in the field.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F29.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo3_1280.jpg&hash=7cf379b817c7d44e40381f2c7a35b1964b992149)
BR85 Heavy-Barrel Service Rifle

The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic rifle optimized for three-round burst firing, and proven to be an extraordinarily versatile weapon at a wide variety of ranges and in the hands of a capable marksman.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo4_1280.jpg&hash=5b95bd593f5d692a8854e65ddd3027c9c55aff40)
M395 Designated Marksman Rifle

The M395 DMR is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, marksman rifle that maintains a smart-linked, telescopic, rail-mounted sight for scout personnel. This rifle favors mid-range to long-range combat, offering impressive stopping power.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo5_1280.jpg&hash=047fcd0c95d6f277d1ad93ffe6f188410dfb1937)
Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920 "Railgun"

The ARC-920 Railgun is a compact-channel linear accelerator that fires a high-explosive round at incredible speed, delivering both kinetic and explosive force to both hard and soft targets alike.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo6_1280.jpg&hash=c82a356968742d618912d74900ad3ebf0fcd8395)
Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Materiel

The SRS99-S5 AM is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic sniper rifle with exceptional accuracy and the ability to simultaneously breach both energy-shielding and high-density armor, making immediate kills nearly effortless when this weapon is properly utilized.


If the railgun is anything like coulson's "Destroyer" gun from the avengers I'm hooked  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 06, 2012, 10:03:12 PM
Quote from: Xenokiller on May 06, 2012, 10:01:13 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 10:04:42 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo2_1280.jpg&hash=d5f639d6cedb0491b48c7ae35d87f12c6ebf5d36)
MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System

The MA5D ICWS is an exceptionally resilient gas-operated, magazine-fed, automatic rifle designed to execute close-quarters combat with lethal efficiency, regardless of hostile counter-op environmental conditions or duration of use in the field.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F29.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo3_1280.jpg&hash=7cf379b817c7d44e40381f2c7a35b1964b992149)
BR85 Heavy-Barrel Service Rifle

The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic rifle optimized for three-round burst firing, and proven to be an extraordinarily versatile weapon at a wide variety of ranges and in the hands of a capable marksman.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo4_1280.jpg&hash=5b95bd593f5d692a8854e65ddd3027c9c55aff40)
M395 Designated Marksman Rifle

The M395 DMR is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, marksman rifle that maintains a smart-linked, telescopic, rail-mounted sight for scout personnel. This rifle favors mid-range to long-range combat, offering impressive stopping power.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo5_1280.jpg&hash=047fcd0c95d6f277d1ad93ffe6f188410dfb1937)
Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920 "Railgun"

The ARC-920 Railgun is a compact-channel linear accelerator that fires a high-explosive round at incredible speed, delivering both kinetic and explosive force to both hard and soft targets alike.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo6_1280.jpg&hash=c82a356968742d618912d74900ad3ebf0fcd8395)
Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Materiel

The SRS99-S5 AM is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic sniper rifle with exceptional accuracy and the ability to simultaneously breach both energy-shielding and high-density armor, making immediate kills nearly effortless when this weapon is properly utilized.


If the railgun is anything like coulson's "Destroyer" gun from the avengers I'm hooked  ;D

Oh, so that's what it does.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on May 06, 2012, 10:28:14 PM
I just played through Halo: Reach again. Having played a lot of Firefight as well kinda ruined the campaign a bit. Now it feels like you're just running from FF level to FF level. Don't get me wrong, I still love it. But I think it would have been better if the Firefight levels would have been kept separate from the campaign levels. That's what they're doing with Multiplayer in Halo 4, if I'm not mistaken? :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 06, 2012, 10:33:22 PM
Quote from: Laufey on May 06, 2012, 10:28:14 PM
I just played through Halo: Reach again. Having played a lot of Firefight as well kinda ruined the campaign a bit. Now it feels like you're just running from FF level to FF level. Don't get me wrong, I still love it. But I think it would have been better if the Firefight levels would have been kept separate from the campaign levels. That's what they're doing with Multiplayer in Halo 4, if I'm not mistaken? :-\

Halo 4 actually doesn't have Firefight. Instead, it will have a cooperative, episodic campaign called Spartan Ops, with new (free) content coming out each week, telling the story of your personal spartan IV from the UNSC Infinity.

And I'm pretty sure Halo 4's actual multiplayer maps will be new rather than from the campaign as well. So yeah, that issue will probably be avoided in Halo 4 :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on May 06, 2012, 11:19:55 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 06, 2012, 09:17:54 PM
Quote from: TheMonolith on May 06, 2012, 04:45:16 PM
Played the Halo 2 level Uprising.
Still one of my all time favorite levels.
Plan on going through all of Arby's levels soon.

You have no idea the temptation I'm resisting by not pulling Halo 2 off the shelf and popping it in the 'box.

Must. Wait. To. Get. Anniversary.

Go. Chronologically.
I haven't beaten Anniversary yet and I still did it. Ain't no crime to want to play the Childs elite fighting alongside the Special Agent Johnson elite and another elite who seems to be doing his best Sean Connery impression.

Speaking of ETs with high concentrations of MAN-Stuff, I took a look at an article on Halo 4. Looked interesting. Think they may be introducing a new elite character to the mix judging by what I saw. Guy looked pretty good. May have just been an enemy MPC, but it still looked pretty good. 

I still want to see games that are not centered around Spartans though. Would hate to see the Halo series suffer from HALLOWEEN-Syndrome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on May 06, 2012, 11:24:05 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 06, 2012, 10:03:12 PM
Quote from: Xenokiller on May 06, 2012, 10:01:13 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 10:04:42 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo2_1280.jpg&hash=d5f639d6cedb0491b48c7ae35d87f12c6ebf5d36)
MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System

The MA5D ICWS is an exceptionally resilient gas-operated, magazine-fed, automatic rifle designed to execute close-quarters combat with lethal efficiency, regardless of hostile counter-op environmental conditions or duration of use in the field.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F29.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo3_1280.jpg&hash=7cf379b817c7d44e40381f2c7a35b1964b992149)
BR85 Heavy-Barrel Service Rifle

The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic rifle optimized for three-round burst firing, and proven to be an extraordinarily versatile weapon at a wide variety of ranges and in the hands of a capable marksman.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo4_1280.jpg&hash=5b95bd593f5d692a8854e65ddd3027c9c55aff40)
M395 Designated Marksman Rifle

The M395 DMR is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, marksman rifle that maintains a smart-linked, telescopic, rail-mounted sight for scout personnel. This rifle favors mid-range to long-range combat, offering impressive stopping power.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo5_1280.jpg&hash=047fcd0c95d6f277d1ad93ffe6f188410dfb1937)
Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920 "Railgun"

The ARC-920 Railgun is a compact-channel linear accelerator that fires a high-explosive round at incredible speed, delivering both kinetic and explosive force to both hard and soft targets alike.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo6_1280.jpg&hash=c82a356968742d618912d74900ad3ebf0fcd8395)
Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Materiel

The SRS99-S5 AM is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic sniper rifle with exceptional accuracy and the ability to simultaneously breach both energy-shielding and high-density armor, making immediate kills nearly effortless when this weapon is properly utilized.


If the railgun is anything like Coulson's "Destroyer" gun from the avengers I'm hooked  ;D

Oh, so that's what it does.
"I got that! I got that reference!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 07, 2012, 12:08:56 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 06, 2012, 09:23:27 PM
I'll ship you my anniversary if you ship me your Halo 3 and we can switch back when the time comes
I've been wanting to finish the fight again but the disc is lost to time itself

NO!

It is mine...

Quote from: TheMonolith on May 06, 2012, 11:19:55 PM
I haven't beaten Anniversary yet and I still did it. Ain't no crime to want to play the Childs elite fighting alongside the Special Agent Johnson elite and another elite who seems to be doing his best Sean Connery impression.

You do tempt me so, good sir. But I must wait. The marathon will that much sweeter.

Quote from: TheMonolith on May 06, 2012, 11:19:55 PMSpeaking of ETs with high concentrations of MAN-Stuff, I took a look at an article on Halo 4. Looked interesting. Think they may be introducing a new elite character to the mix judging by what I saw. Guy looked pretty good. May have just been an enemy MPC, but it still looked pretty good. 

I still want to see games that are not centered around Spartans though. Would hate to see the Halo series suffer from HALLOWEEN-Syndrome.

What article was that? Like to take a look at it.

And I agree about the Spartans. Starting to become a bit cliche. I'd love a game where you're just a normal human. Yes, I know they did that in ODST, but that was barely any different. I'd like it to be quite clear that you aren't the same as the supersoldier.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on May 07, 2012, 12:18:49 AM
The article was in the magazine Game-Informer. Might be online. I didn't read it. I was just looking at the pics to pass the time and set it down once the festivities got started.

Halo has a fascinating universe. I want to see it from the perspective of someone else other than a Spartan. Let us have the opportunity to branch out and explore.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 07, 2012, 12:26:42 AM
Playing as Covvies would be great. Hell, give us an entire game from that perspective!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 07, 2012, 12:51:04 AM
I've been saying for a long time that the Arbiter should get an ODST-sized expansion game (unless they're willing to commit to a full game, which I would love as well). Maybe set it between Halo 3 and Halo 4 and show his perspective on the Covenant's current post-war state.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on May 07, 2012, 02:03:30 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on May 06, 2012, 11:24:05 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 06, 2012, 10:03:12 PM
Quote from: Xenokiller on May 06, 2012, 10:01:13 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 02, 2012, 10:04:42 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo2_1280.jpg&hash=d5f639d6cedb0491b48c7ae35d87f12c6ebf5d36)
MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System

The MA5D ICWS is an exceptionally resilient gas-operated, magazine-fed, automatic rifle designed to execute close-quarters combat with lethal efficiency, regardless of hostile counter-op environmental conditions or duration of use in the field.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F29.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo3_1280.jpg&hash=7cf379b817c7d44e40381f2c7a35b1964b992149)
BR85 Heavy-Barrel Service Rifle

The BR85HB Service Rifle is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic rifle optimized for three-round burst firing, and proven to be an extraordinarily versatile weapon at a wide variety of ranges and in the hands of a capable marksman.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo4_1280.jpg&hash=5b95bd593f5d692a8854e65ddd3027c9c55aff40)
M395 Designated Marksman Rifle

The M395 DMR is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, marksman rifle that maintains a smart-linked, telescopic, rail-mounted sight for scout personnel. This rifle favors mid-range to long-range combat, offering impressive stopping power.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F26.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo5_1280.jpg&hash=047fcd0c95d6f277d1ad93ffe6f188410dfb1937)
Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920 "Railgun"

The ARC-920 Railgun is a compact-channel linear accelerator that fires a high-explosive round at incredible speed, delivering both kinetic and explosive force to both hard and soft targets alike.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F30.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3etszOzYK1qdqlkxo6_1280.jpg&hash=c82a356968742d618912d74900ad3ebf0fcd8395)
Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Materiel

The SRS99-S5 AM is a gas-operated, magazine-fed, semi-automatic sniper rifle with exceptional accuracy and the ability to simultaneously breach both energy-shielding and high-density armor, making immediate kills nearly effortless when this weapon is properly utilized.


If the railgun is anything like Coulson's "Destroyer" gun from the avengers I'm hooked  ;D

Oh, so that's what it does.
"I got that! I got that reference!"
NO, You only got 12.5% of that reference
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 07, 2012, 02:12:04 AM
Speaking of Avengers, did anyone else feel like the giant mechanical toothy whale thing that flies through the air in the Avengers remind them of Halo in some small way?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 07, 2012, 02:38:26 AM
... No
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 07, 2012, 02:56:01 AM
Meh, just looked it could've been a new form of Covenant vessel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on May 07, 2012, 03:37:48 AM
The plane that Black Widow and Hawkeye used in the end of the film made me think of the Pelican. Not that it copied it or anything, but that it made me think that Halo could look amazing as a movie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Anonymous684 on May 07, 2012, 07:25:44 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 07, 2012, 02:12:04 AM
Speaking of Avengers, did anyone else feel like the giant mechanical toothy whale thing that flies through the air in the Avengers remind them of Halo in some small way?

If anything it reminded me of Gears of War.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 07, 2012, 11:17:27 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 15, 2012, 09:48:44 PM
Don't know if this has been mentioned already, but we won't be fighting flood in Halo four

http://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postsm814552_The-Flood-s-return.aspx#post814552 (http://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postsm814552_The-Flood-s-return.aspx#post814552)





f**kING YES


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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 08, 2012, 01:43:45 PM
Quote from: osiris. on May 07, 2012, 07:25:44 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 07, 2012, 02:12:04 AM
Speaking of Avengers, did anyone else feel like the giant mechanical toothy whale thing that flies through the air in the Avengers remind them of Halo in some small way?

If anything it reminded me of Gears of War.

Fair enough. It moved exactly like that burrowing thing from Gears 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on May 08, 2012, 03:12:20 PM
Got Anniversary for my bday. I hadn't played through CE in so long that I'd forgotten just how much I love this game!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 09, 2012, 01:26:19 AM
http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/08/Titan-Books-Signs-Up-Lavish-Art-Book-of-Halo-4.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/05/08/Titan-Books-Signs-Up-Lavish-Art-Book-of-Halo-4.aspx)

Great news, I love art books.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on May 10, 2012, 11:15:26 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 07, 2012, 11:17:27 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 15, 2012, 09:48:44 PM
Don't know if this has been mentioned already, but we won't be fighting flood in Halo four

http://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postsm814552_The-Flood-s-return.aspx#post814552 (http://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postsm814552_The-Flood-s-return.aspx#post814552)





f**kING YES


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_m2n9gvhPtc1qlj1hso3_250.gif
THANK ODIN! I HATE THE FLOOD SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 11, 2012, 10:03:17 AM
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/10/the-future-of-halo-wars-and-halo-39-s-expanded-universe.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/05/10/the-future-of-halo-wars-and-halo-39-s-expanded-universe.aspx)

I guess there is some chance of a Halo wars 2 after all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on May 11, 2012, 11:29:59 AM
Anyone else a fan of Red vs Blue here?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on May 11, 2012, 01:37:53 PM
I am. Brilliant show. Check out Rooster Teeth on a regular basis. This was definatly one of the best things to come out of Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 11, 2012, 01:43:59 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on May 11, 2012, 11:29:59 AM
Anyone else a fan of Red vs Blue here?

Definitely am a fan, but I lost interest with the new series. As soon as they started rendering their own long segments out of their own CGI, it just lost some of the magic for me. I loved that it was entirely made inside Halo, and now that that's gone, it just doesn't work as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on May 11, 2012, 01:48:12 PM
Yeah I kinda agree with you, it hasn't put me off the series completely, But I do love a lot of the other stuff Rooster Teeth does.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 11, 2012, 01:49:47 PM
Yeah, their shorts are fantastic. My favourite is "The Button."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBNOXYlYswA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBNOXYlYswA#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on May 11, 2012, 01:50:55 PM
Yeah, I love that one too! Joel is great, feel a lot of people pick on Jack and Gavin though :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on May 11, 2012, 01:51:09 PM
Their sketches are quite funny. Evocative of SNL during the golden years.
I do agree that the self rendered stuff is a bit of a cheat, but everything else is still quite good.
Plus the self rendered stuff began in season 5 with all of Caboose's cut deaths.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 11, 2012, 02:08:41 PM
Yeah, but it wasn't excessive. It wasn't extended periods of Matrix-esque bullet-time bullshit.

I don't mind them rendering a few characters, like the Director and things like that, or just adding something very small (like a prone sniper or dozens of tanks and aircraft on a single map) but when it's entire extended action scenes, I feel it lost something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on May 11, 2012, 09:07:41 PM
Quote from: Xenokiller on May 10, 2012, 11:15:26 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 07, 2012, 11:17:27 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Apr 15, 2012, 09:48:44 PM
Don't know if this has been mentioned already, but we won't be fighting flood in Halo four

http://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postsm814552_The-Flood-s-return.aspx#post814552 (http://halo.xbox.com/Forums/yaf_postsm814552_The-Flood-s-return.aspx#post814552)





f**kING YES


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_m2n9gvhPtc1qlj1hso3_250.gif
THANK ODIN! I HATE THE FLOOD SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!

AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!

anyways, check out some set photos from the five-part 15min webseries Halo: Forward Unto Dawn.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwpc.556e.edgecastcdn.net%2F80556E%2Fimg.site%2FPHyU1mPjbU0QBH_1_m.jpg&hash=cb4fa5442512f13b7a6a6bd7537d04a960e84e42)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwpc.556e.edgecastcdn.net%2F80556E%2Fimg.site%2FPHJvtJBz4M7RNL_1_m.jpg&hash=05466afdcd1774e986c17a2c76f717023bb90749)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwpc.556e.edgecastcdn.net%2F80556E%2Fimg.site%2FPHOD5nawVSmZSS_1_m.jpg&hash=518b3597a19121a197cc1387a2910a64ca59e1bd)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 11, 2012, 09:11:19 PM
Photos look great. Can't wait for this!

Also, a possibility for Halo Wars 2? Awesome  8)

EDIT:
http://www.gamezone.com/products/halo-4/news/343-defends-changes-to-past-enemies-in-halo-4 (http://www.gamezone.com/products/halo-4/news/343-defends-changes-to-past-enemies-in-halo-4)

Interesting. Reminds me of the whole Jackal/Skirmisher thing in Halo Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 12, 2012, 12:52:53 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 11, 2012, 09:11:19 PM
Photos look great. Can't wait for this!

Also, a possibility for Halo Wars 2? Awesome  8)

EDIT:
http://www.gamezone.com/products/halo-4/news/343-defends-changes-to-past-enemies-in-halo-4 (http://www.gamezone.com/products/halo-4/news/343-defends-changes-to-past-enemies-in-halo-4)

Interesting. Reminds me of the whole Jackal/Skirmisher thing in Halo Reach.
Been watching that debate on waypoint and well the people against the new look do raise alot of valid points http://i.imgur.com/cdFQB.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/cdFQB.jpg) as in a freaking ton of them.
It really does seem like change for the sake of it, but so far I can deal with it.

Two of Halo 4's enemies seem to have been leaked on the back of a toy box.
Spoiler
http://halocouncil.com/content.php?277-New-Halo-4-Enemy-Revealed
[close]
Definitely need to see those ingame before judging them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 12, 2012, 12:55:10 AM
Spoiler
First one reminds me of an Engineer a bit, minus the tentacles.

Second looks like some form of wildlife
[close]

I'd need a better look before I can form an opinion, but they look pretty cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on May 15, 2012, 12:51:09 AM
Looks like the box art was confirmed, and damn does it look good.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foyster.ignimgs.com%2Fwordpress%2Fstg.ign.com%2F2012%2F05%2Funtitled1.jpg&hash=79bf32c152f4f5d4985092cbb2ab3b2e160983ed)

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2012, 12:54:24 AM
...Wh...

Best... cover art... since Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on May 15, 2012, 12:55:22 AM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on May 15, 2012, 12:51:09 AM
Looks like the box art was confirmed, and damn does it look good.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foyster.ignimgs.com%2Fwordpress%2Fstg.ign.com%2F2012%2F05%2Funtitled1.jpg&hash=79bf32c152f4f5d4985092cbb2ab3b2e160983ed)

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)
Crap, just got here to post that, looks incredible!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on May 15, 2012, 12:55:34 AM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on May 15, 2012, 12:51:09 AM
Looks like the box art was confirmed, and damn does it look good.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foyster.ignimgs.com%2Fwordpress%2Fstg.ign.com%2F2012%2F05%2Funtitled1.jpg&hash=79bf32c152f4f5d4985092cbb2ab3b2e160983ed)

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)

Looks great. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 15, 2012, 12:57:22 AM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on May 15, 2012, 12:51:09 AM
Looks like the box art was confirmed, and damn does it look good.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foyster.ignimgs.com%2Fwordpress%2Fstg.ign.com%2F2012%2F05%2Funtitled1.jpg&hash=79bf32c152f4f5d4985092cbb2ab3b2e160983ed)

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fm1C1E.gif&hash=35822b2c1b7407c78733e47d571f92e8720176d5)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 12:58:43 AM
Oh, f**k.



Cover art...







...




(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_lspckalg9c1qzvyhvo1_250.gif&hash=9d6de6c58252f3123a0aae7121093889bc5f5560)




Yep.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on May 15, 2012, 01:26:01 AM
Epic cover art. Best in the series yet!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on May 15, 2012, 01:26:59 AM
I am inclined to agree. Love the painted style.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2012, 01:33:22 AM
Oh God, that's amazing!  :o

And here I was thinking we would get stuck with that below average placeholder image they've been using.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Looks like I really am the only one that doesn't care for it. Am I not joyful anymore?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2012, 01:43:15 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Looks like I really am the only one that doesn't care for it. Am I not joyful anymore?

"The weight of your heresy will stay your feet... and you shall be left behind."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:44:54 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2012, 01:43:15 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Looks like I really am the only one that doesn't care for it. Am I not joyful anymore?

"The weight of your heresy will stay your feet... and you shall be left behind."


Yep, looks like I was right.


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_m29kvuFOSm1r7h69to1_500.gif&hash=0dc82bda97b0d0dfe5cb883df818f58b374f76a6)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2012, 01:46:36 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:44:54 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2012, 01:43:15 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Looks like I really am the only one that doesn't care for it. Am I not joyful anymore?

"The weight of your heresy will stay your feet... and you shall be left behind."


Yep, looks like I was right.


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_m29kvuFOSm1r7h69to1_500.gif

Dat gif... Everything is better now.

"Become the Arbiter, and you shall be set free of this heresy with our blessing."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on May 15, 2012, 01:50:51 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2012, 01:46:36 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:44:54 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2012, 01:43:15 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Looks like I really am the only one that doesn't care for it. Am I not joyful anymore?

"The weight of your heresy will stay your feet... and you shall be left behind."


Yep, looks like I was right.


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_m29kvuFOSm1r7h69to1_500.gif

Dat gif... Everything is better now.

"Become the Arbiter, and you shall be set free of this heresy with our blessing."
Spoiler
I miss Coulson  :'(
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2012, 01:52:21 AM
I guess that spoiler is just common knowledge now, or...?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2012, 01:54:51 AM
Yeah dude, I'd spoiler tag that. If there's one thing I hate, its being spoiled for something I haven't seen in a thread for something I have. Wouldn't want to ruin it for anyone.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:54:58 AM
We need to get a petition for Clark Gregg to voice a character in a future Halo game, or in all video games!!!


Coulson has just invaded the Halo thread.

Deal with it


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F27.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_lxm7oow0y81qdd8wro1_500.png&hash=33c314e1d421239fa05fa130ec5e907629ec623c)



Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2012, 01:52:21 AM
I guess that spoiler is just common knowledge now, or...?

No one said anything about
Spoiler
his death
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 15, 2012, 01:56:40 AM
You know, Clark would actually be a perfect fit for Halo, given some of their previous guest appearances/cameos. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2012, 02:00:27 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:54:58 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2012, 01:52:21 AM
I guess that spoiler is just common knowledge now, or...?

No one said anything about
Spoiler
his death
[close]
Spoiler
That'd only be a blatancy; had I seen that before the movie, it'd be obvious in a second.

It's either he died or just disappeared from the movies... and everybody knows he's in Avengers.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on May 15, 2012, 02:01:46 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2012, 02:00:27 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:54:58 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2012, 01:52:21 AM
I guess that spoiler is just common knowledge now, or...?

No one said anything about
Spoiler
his death
[close]
Spoiler
That'd only be a blatancy; had I seen that before the movie, it'd be obvious in a second.

It's either he died or just disappeared from the movies... and everybody knows he's in Avengers.
[close]
Or....
Spoiler
His performance in the avengers was sooo good we can't wait to see him again! No spoilers were revealed  :o
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 02:08:29 AM
Coulson can easily show up in Halo 4.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F29.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m3jafpyc3V1qa5ycyo1_250.gif&hash=f66cafc5272df1d8a1bb0e282eac502abab0a8ba)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on May 15, 2012, 02:26:23 AM
Quote from: Xenokiller on May 15, 2012, 02:01:46 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2012, 02:00:27 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 01:54:58 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 15, 2012, 01:52:21 AM
I guess that spoiler is just common knowledge now, or...?

No one said anything about
Spoiler
his death
[close]
Spoiler
That'd only be a blatancy; had I seen that before the movie, it'd be obvious in a second.

It's either he died or just disappeared from the movies... and everybody knows he's in Avengers.
[close]
Or....
Spoiler
His performance in the avengers was sooo good we can't wait to see him again! No spoilers were revealed  :o
[close]
Well, the movie has been out for more than 3 weeks by now; Like ShadowPred mentioned I didn't say anything about the context of what happened in the film.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 15, 2012, 02:56:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnataliaantonova.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2Farnold-thinks-you-should-shut-up.gif&hash=1fdd3e707a6acb6390125162c5b55a4b080b57af)
You endanger people's Avengers experience! Dare you defile it with your meandering words?!?
They will click, expecting a Halo spoiler or speculation and have that part of the movie ruined!
Get back on topic and cease defiling the Avengers.

Example:
DAT COVER :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 15, 2012, 03:00:25 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 15, 2012, 02:56:09 AM
http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/arnold-thinks-you-should-shut-up.gif
You endanger people's Avengers experience! Dare you defile it with your meandering words?!?
They will click, expecting a Halo spoiler or speculation and have that part of the movie ruined!
Get back on topic and cease defiling the Avengers.

Example:
DAT COVER :o


Dat cover does nothing for me. I wish I could like it, but I don't see it as being anything awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on May 15, 2012, 02:44:47 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 15, 2012, 02:56:09 AM
http://nataliaantonova.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/arnold-thinks-you-should-shut-up.gif
You endanger people's Avengers experience! Dare you defile it with your meandering words?!?
They will click, expecting a Halo spoiler or speculation and have that part of the movie ruined!
Get back on topic and cease defiling the Avengers.

Example:
DAT COVER :o
So what you're saying is that having an Avengers related material in spoiler tag on a Halo thread will "trick" people into thinking it's a Halo spoiler causing them to click on it and coincidentally spoiling something for The Avengers? Basically, you mean to tell us don't put spoilers on here regarding Avengers? I can understand that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 15, 2012, 02:46:18 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 15, 2012, 12:57:22 AM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on May 15, 2012, 12:51:09 AM
Looks like the box art was confirmed, and damn does it look good.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foyster.ignimgs.com%2Fwordpress%2Fstg.ign.com%2F2012%2F05%2Funtitled1.jpg&hash=79bf32c152f4f5d4985092cbb2ab3b2e160983ed)

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fm1C1E.gif&hash=35822b2c1b7407c78733e47d571f92e8720176d5)

The only thing that ruins it, is that goofy yellow EU rating logo ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 16, 2012, 07:03:17 PM
I'll definitely be getting this.

Halo 4 Limited Edition - $99.99 gets you 3 map packs on day one, other digital extras
Halo 4: Expensive Edition is now available for pre-order

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc3333424.r24.cf0.rackcdn.com%2Fa4916e887d26bce50dbfa8171b672ad5c7addfcb.jpg__610x336_q85_crop_upscale.jpg&hash=0c8bd4f05d197077e371a7b2a08546634ac530be)

http://www.gamesradar.com/Halo-4-limited-edition-9999-gets-you-3-map-packs-on-day-one-other-digital-extras/ (http://www.gamesradar.com/Halo-4-limited-edition-9999-gets-you-3-map-packs-on-day-one-other-digital-extras/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on May 16, 2012, 07:06:44 PM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on May 15, 2012, 12:51:09 AM
Looks like the box art was confirmed, and damn does it look good.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foyster.ignimgs.com%2Fwordpress%2Fstg.ign.com%2F2012%2F05%2Funtitled1.jpg&hash=79bf32c152f4f5d4985092cbb2ab3b2e160983ed)

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/15/behold-halo-4s-box-art?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social)

So good to see the Chief back in action.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 16, 2012, 07:20:44 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 16, 2012, 07:03:17 PM
I'll definitely be getting this.

Halo 4 Limited Edition - $99.99 gets you 3 map packs on day one, other digital extras
Halo 4: Expensive Edition is now available for pre-order

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fc3333424.r24.cf0.rackcdn.com%2Fa4916e887d26bce50dbfa8171b672ad5c7addfcb.jpg__610x336_q85_crop_upscale.jpg&hash=0c8bd4f05d197077e371a7b2a08546634ac530be)

http://www.gamesradar.com/Halo-4-limited-edition-9999-gets-you-3-map-packs-on-day-one-other-digital-extras/ (http://www.gamesradar.com/Halo-4-limited-edition-9999-gets-you-3-map-packs-on-day-one-other-digital-extras/)

So the more expensive version gives you extra maps...? I hate it when they add game-changing content to the more expensive editions as opposed to purely aesthetic stuff like armor, because I feel like I'm missing out on a part of the game if I get the regular version...

The the maps will likely be released on he marketplace,  so I'm not sure if I can justify another $40. It does look really nice though, and I have enough time to make up my mind between now and November :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 16, 2012, 07:22:26 PM
Not just maps, whole lot of other stuff as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 16, 2012, 07:23:18 PM
Yeah, I just read the article, and now its really tempting me. Sounds really cool...though it may look out of place with the regular editions of all of the other games :P

But really, now I'm actually considering getting this edition :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 16, 2012, 10:13:47 PM
dafaq?

Where's the Legendary Edition?

In any case (no pun intended), the casing is lovely and all, but I'm disappointed that there's no "Making of Halo 4" type stuff. I don't think Halo 3's Legendary Edition can be topped for stuff like that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 16, 2012, 10:24:40 PM
I'll wait for the legendary edition. If not, that doesn't justify the 40 dollars for me.
I'd rather get another game :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 16, 2012, 11:57:08 PM
Will difinitely be getting that CE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ldzZCZYa4d8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ldzZCZYa4d8#)
Some new gameplay in here.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 17, 2012, 12:39:32 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 16, 2012, 10:24:40 PM
I'll wait for the legendary edition. If not, that doesn't justify the 40 dollars for me.
I'd rather get another game :laugh:

If they were going to announce one, I think they would have done so already. Why wait on that when people will be pre-ordering right off the bat?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 17, 2012, 02:00:38 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on May 16, 2012, 11:57:08 PM
Will difinitely be getting that CE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ldzZCZYa4d8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ldzZCZYa4d8#)
Some new gameplay in here.

Really cool video. Can't wait for November.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on May 17, 2012, 10:55:38 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on May 16, 2012, 11:57:08 PM
Will difinitely be getting that CE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ldzZCZYa4d8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ldzZCZYa4d8#)
Some new gameplay in here.
Nice. Can't wait to see Chief interact with some of these new Spartans. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 17, 2012, 12:15:21 PM
Hey guys, a department store by my apartment is closing down and has two copies of Halo: Reach LE for $88. Should I grab one? Yes I do own the game but, I really want that statue and those little extras would be pretty sweet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 17, 2012, 01:12:45 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 17, 2012, 12:15:21 PM
Hey guys, a department store by my apartment is closing down and has two copies of Halo: Reach LE for $88. Should I grab one? Yes I do own the game but, I really want that statue and those little extras would be pretty sweet.
That's probably as cheap as its going to get, so if you really want it I'd say buy it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 17, 2012, 08:04:08 PM
If you end up getting it, Halsey's Journal is an excellent read. I didn't get the LE but ordered that book online, and I loved it :)

Quote from: Laufey on May 17, 2012, 10:55:38 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on May 16, 2012, 11:57:08 PM
Will difinitely be getting that CE.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ldzZCZYa4d8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ldzZCZYa4d8#)
Some new gameplay in here.
Nice. Can't wait to see Chief interact with some of these new Spartans. :)

Indeed. This will be the first time we see him with other Spartans (outside the books and other EU stuff).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on May 20, 2012, 11:26:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv8DQZcWq5A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv8DQZcWq5A#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 21, 2012, 12:31:56 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on May 17, 2012, 01:12:45 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 17, 2012, 12:15:21 PM
Hey guys, a department store by my apartment is closing down and has two copies of Halo: Reach LE for $88. Should I grab one? Yes I do own the game but, I really want that statue and those little extras would be pretty sweet.
That's probably as cheap as its going to get, so if you really want it I'd say buy it.

Bought it. $76, flat ;D DAMN this statue is beautiful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 21, 2012, 01:20:43 AM
Make sure you read the journal!

Quote from: Rick Grimes on May 20, 2012, 11:26:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv8DQZcWq5A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv8DQZcWq5A#ws)

That was pretty cool :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 26, 2012, 04:11:19 AM
Some pre-order bonuses from different places.



http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/halo-4-pre-order-bonuses-include-deadeye-helmet-web-armor-skins/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/25/halo-4-pre-order-bonuses-include-deadeye-helmet-web-armor-skins/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 26, 2012, 01:16:55 PM
Here's a link with a few more images:

http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/6978/article/halo-4-preorder-packs-unveiled/ (http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/6978/article/halo-4-preorder-packs-unveiled/)

I guess I'll be preordering from Gamestop, despite them no showing pics of their "Forest Armor". That and Amazon are the only two American releases, and I've never purchased anything on Amazon before. I guess now I just need to decide whether to pick up the standard edition or the Limited Edition of the game...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on May 26, 2012, 01:47:06 PM
You know, it figures they wait to reveal these AFTER I preordered the limited edition at Gamestop.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 26, 2012, 01:57:32 PM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on May 26, 2012, 01:47:06 PM
You know, it figures they wait to reveal these AFTER I preordered the limited edition at Gamestop.

You can always cancel your preorder and redo it at the place that has the bonus you would rather get :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on May 26, 2012, 02:06:51 PM
The only one that interest me is the Deadeye helmet, but having checked the site I don't think I'd be able to buy the game from there. It uses (Euros?) and I have no idea if I can get the game with an American credit card. Maybe this is just an example of me not knowing shit about foreign money and buying stuff with or without it. I don't know 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 26, 2012, 03:09:15 PM
Spartan Ops to debut on TV on June 4th.

http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-spartan-ops-mode-to-debut-on-gametrailers-tv-june-4 (http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-spartan-ops-mode-to-debut-on-gametrailers-tv-june-4)

Should be cool, though I won't be able to watch. There's always youtube :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 26, 2012, 04:58:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 26, 2012, 03:09:15 PM
Spartan Ops to debut on TV on June 4th.

http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-spartan-ops-mode-to-debut-on-gametrailers-tv-june-4 (http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-spartan-ops-mode-to-debut-on-gametrailers-tv-june-4)

Should be cool, though I won't be able to watch. There's always youtube :)

Can't wait, because Spartan-Ops is the main reason why I am interested in Halo 4.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on May 26, 2012, 06:08:18 PM
Will have to watch it on YouTube as well, but yeah, it's gonna be fun to see what it's all about.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 27, 2012, 03:12:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 26, 2012, 01:57:32 PM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on May 26, 2012, 01:47:06 PM
You know, it figures they wait to reveal these AFTER I preordered the limited edition at Gamestop.

You can always cancel your preorder and redo it at the place that has the bonus you would rather get :)

Surely they would grant him the bonus? He can call and ask instead of going through all that again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 27, 2012, 06:11:08 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 27, 2012, 03:12:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 26, 2012, 01:57:32 PM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on May 26, 2012, 01:47:06 PM
You know, it figures they wait to reveal these AFTER I preordered the limited edition at Gamestop.

You can always cancel your preorder and redo it at the place that has the bonus you would rather get :)

Surely they would grant him the bonus? He can call and ask instead of going through all that again.

I think he meant that, after preordering at Gamestop, he found out that a different store had a different bonus that he would rather have gotten :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 27, 2012, 06:26:22 PM
True.

Anyway, I don't think I'll bother with a pre-order. These bonuses are useless.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on May 27, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
GameStop has a picture of their "Jungle" armor now... lololol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 27, 2012, 06:56:05 PM
Quote from: Galliruler on May 27, 2012, 06:53:53 PM
GameStop has a picture of their "Jungle" armor now... lololol

Do you have a link? I can't seem to find it...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on May 27, 2012, 10:09:06 PM
http://www.gamestop.com/collection/halo (http://www.gamestop.com/collection/halo)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fgs%2Fimages%2Fsidebonus%2FCallout_Halo4_newart.png&hash=afebe151b166eecbf116ba122236c568a2a84723)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 27, 2012, 10:14:01 PM
I'mma just stick with solid colours and, if they have them, specular highlights.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 27, 2012, 10:38:19 PM
The forest skin looks bad. Awfully bad.

Oh, well, Gamestop pre-order anyway.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on May 27, 2012, 10:40:13 PM
Quote from: Galliruler on May 27, 2012, 10:09:06 PM
http://www.gamestop.com/collection/halo (http://www.gamestop.com/collection/halo)

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/sidebonus/Callout_Halo4_newart.png

God they are doing a terrible job marketing these skins. Terrible color choices, but thankfully they are customizable. That Forest skin would look great if it was two different shades of green instead.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on May 27, 2012, 10:55:27 PM
Or just two of the same shades.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 27, 2012, 11:38:09 PM
Why use skins at all? Give us something practical for f**k's sakes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on May 28, 2012, 12:04:14 AM
Hoping the preorder bonuses will be released as DLC later. i want that Deadeye helmet so bad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on May 28, 2012, 12:28:50 AM
Camo is something I've always wanted to see in a Halo game, and I am glad its finally in. Just wish it looked better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2012, 12:32:26 AM
The GameStop preorder looks like a candy cane :D When they said forest armor, I though it would be green and black camo.

I'm not so sure I want to preorder there now...I may go to target instead. There won't be a bonus, but I'll save a little bit of money.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on May 28, 2012, 12:42:48 AM
The skins are customizable, you can choose what the colors are.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2012, 12:51:52 AM
Oh... So its just the style of camo then? I take it the actual game will have other camo designs...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 28, 2012, 01:49:39 AM
I'm wondering if the different types of camo could actually help you blend in on some maps.
Snipers are gonna have a hard time
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 28, 2012, 01:51:16 AM
Camo of the Active variety is the only kind I need.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 01:53:50 AM
At this point, all this armor talk has got me wondering what the armor types that you can buy will look like. God damn I can't wait to try them out. I hope there's a "charcoal black" color around.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2012, 02:15:55 AM
I may actually be interested in using camo, if only for atheistic purposes. Since Halo 3, I've always used black (or as close to it as you can get) with orange details. Camo could make those two colors looks really nice together...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:20:48 AM
My typical Black and Red color scheme has always been with me since Halo (used all black coloring).

I can't even switch without feeling as if I am changing a part of me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 28, 2012, 02:39:23 AM
It's always white with blue secondaries for me. In just about every game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:41:24 AM
Well, who here is getting it on day one?

I would love to go and play co-op with any of you guys. All the way until the end. Anyone up for that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 28, 2012, 02:45:21 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:41:24 AM
Well, who here is getting it on day one?
Me for sure.

Quote from: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:41:24 AM
I would love to go and play co-op with any of you guys. All the way until the end. Anyone up for that?
After my single player playthrough; I'm a big immersion freak.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on May 28, 2012, 02:50:47 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:41:24 AM
Well, who here is getting it on day one?

I would love to go and play co-op with any of you guys. All the way until the end. Anyone up for that?

I'm up for it. Normally I do single player solo first like Sweeper but I'm open to something different.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:52:31 AM
Sweet, hopefully we'll all be ready when it arrives. Because I always play co-op with my brother, and we both beat the game. The only time we ever play video games together unlike in the past.

If the game has another achievement to beat it on Legendary by yourself, then I'll be doing that first.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2012, 03:27:04 AM
Day 1 for me as well. But like Sweeps, I'll be playing alone my first time. 

If possible, I'm even going to try to play Dpartan Ops alone the first time, since it has a story to it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 03:28:37 AM
Spartan Ops, I hope will be f**king amazing. I can't wait to play that weekly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 28, 2012, 03:34:29 AM
Yeah, day one for me, but I always fly solo first then pay with friends and such
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 03:35:58 AM
As is tradition. I'll be playing the previous games before I get into Halo 4. I don't know why I make myself suffer going up against the Flood. I hate those bastards so much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 28, 2012, 03:41:36 AM
If I could find Halo 2 and 3 id run through them.
I'll just watch playthroughs of them on Youtube instead, just to refresh myself as much as I can. It's been a while
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 28, 2012, 03:54:39 AM
Well, picked up Anniversary the other day. I have all the Halo games now.

This summer will be glorious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 28, 2012, 10:35:49 AM
Leaked multiplayer gameplay from an 'internal' beta:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPhhb1gidPg&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPhhb1gidPg&feature=player_embedded#)

The quality is beyond shit, and the world's worst rapper are both included in this video, so the best I can do for you is to advise hitting 'mute'. Some interesting stuff, from what I can make out, but the amount of recycled animations from Reach are honestly quite ridiculous and disappointing.

And I was hoping they'd revert the perspective of holding the Energy Sword back to as it was in Halo 2, instead of the awkward upturned hold from Halo 3 onward (didn't make any sense with how the character model was holding it).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 28, 2012, 11:57:47 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:41:24 AM
Well, who here is getting it on day one?

I would love to go and play co-op with any of you guys. All the way until the end. Anyone up for that?

I'll likely be getting it day one. I do that with any game I really want, lol.

Yeah, I'd be down for co-op. How often do you Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on May 28, 2012, 02:03:48 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:20:48 AM
My typical Black and Red color scheme has always been with me since Halo (used all black coloring).

I can't even switch without feeling as if I am changing a part of me.

Steel and Green for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on May 28, 2012, 02:58:59 PM
Ive always been dark green with light green secondaries.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on May 28, 2012, 07:38:03 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on May 28, 2012, 02:03:48 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:20:48 AM
My typical Black and Red color scheme has always been with me since Halo (used all black coloring).

I can't even switch without feeling as if I am changing a part of me.

Steel and Green for me.

You know what's up, GR.

Definitely day one for me. I mean, its freaking Halo 4! And, I'm always down for co-op!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 09:05:31 PM
LMAO


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY2cE_FpOaY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY2cE_FpOaY#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on May 28, 2012, 09:49:27 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on May 28, 2012, 10:35:49 AM
Leaked multiplayer gameplay from an 'internal' beta:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPhhb1gidPg&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPhhb1gidPg&feature=player_embedded#)

The quality is beyond shit, and the world's worst rapper are both included in this video, so the best I can do for you is to advise hitting 'mute'. Some interesting stuff, from what I can make out, but the amount of recycled animations from Reach are honestly quite ridiculous and disappointing.

And I was hoping they'd revert the perspective of holding the Energy Sword back to as it was in Halo 2, instead of the awkward upturned hold from Halo 3 onward (didn't make any sense with how the character model was holding it).
I honestly can't believe you can make out anything from that.
I'll wait for E3 or just an officially released video before I judge anything
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on May 29, 2012, 02:09:54 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:20:48 AM
My typical Black and Red color scheme has always been with me since Halo (used all black coloring).

I can't even switch without feeling as if I am changing a part of me.

I typically use whatever looks good. But all black sounds like it might be trying on, just so what it looks like in game. Plus, with my Legendary armour effect, I'll look like Ghost Rider 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on May 29, 2012, 11:00:48 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on May 29, 2012, 02:09:54 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:20:48 AM
My typical Black and Red color scheme has always been with me since Halo (used all black coloring).

I can't even switch without feeling as if I am changing a part of me.

I typically use whatever looks good. But all black sounds like it might be trying on, just so what it looks like in game. Plus, with my Legendary armour effect, I'll look like Ghost Rider 8)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fth08.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2FPRE%2Ff%2F2011%2F285%2Fb%2F5%2Fi__m_watching_you_by_rober_raik-d4cm2da.png&hash=ec07a040dedb8b30df2b5ef0f506df68507d9b7a)

Quote from: Prime113 on May 28, 2012, 07:38:03 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on May 28, 2012, 02:03:48 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on May 28, 2012, 02:20:48 AM
My typical Black and Red color scheme has always been with me since Halo (used all black coloring).

I can't even switch without feeling as if I am changing a part of me.

Steel and Green for me.

You know what's up, GR.

Definitely day one for me. I mean, its freaking Halo 4! And, I'm always down for co-op!

Why thank you. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on May 29, 2012, 11:09:01 PM
^^  :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2012, 05:15:01 PM
So a friend said that they showed a trailer at E3 today, but I can't find it online yet :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 04, 2012, 05:20:31 PM
Was actually a live demo.

LOTS of scripted stuff, so that hurts the look of the gameplay, but the graphics and Cortana and Chief talking in-game? Awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2012, 05:27:56 PM
Sweet, can't wait to see it.

I guess after they showed some multiplayer, but my internet crashed as it was about to start :-\ Can't wait to see these clips!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 04, 2012, 05:28:54 PM
Haven't seen any MP yet, except for a little bit during some dumb MS tablet interaction clip.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2012, 05:31:30 PM
Oh, I just heard Halo music before the crash, and a friend tole me he saw some Slayer. Probably the same thing you saw.

EDIT: Live action trailer, with some in game stuff at the end!

https://www.youtube.com/verify_age?next_url=/watch%3Ffeature%3Dplayer_embedded%26v%3DnsWyP0LBikI (https://www.youtube.com/verify_age?next_url=/watch%3Ffeature%3Dplayer_embedded%26v%3DnsWyP0LBikI)

OH MY GOD YES! Let the speculating begin!

EDIT2: Halo 4 stars at about 37 minutes in!
http://www.twitch.tv/gamespot/b/320358181 (http://www.twitch.tv/gamespot/b/320358181)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 04, 2012, 06:24:12 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2012, 05:31:30 PM
Oh, I just heard Halo music before the crash, and a friend tole me he saw some Slayer. Probably the same thing you saw.

EDIT: Live action trailer, with some in game stuff at the end!

https://www.youtube.com/verify_age?next_url=/watch%3Ffeature%3Dplayer_embedded%26v%3DnsWyP0LBikI (https://www.youtube.com/verify_age?next_url=/watch%3Ffeature%3Dplayer_embedded%26v%3DnsWyP0LBikI)

OH MY GOD YES! Let the speculating begin!
The live action stuff was very lame, but the stuff from the game? AWESOME. I loved Cortana getting intense at the end, she was seriously losing it. I loved the shot of Chief with the Spartans behind him. The new enemies, the Prometheans (seriously) looked pretty threatening, but a bit flamboyant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2012, 06:29:50 PM
They're called Prometheans?  Cool, i guess. They looked awesome, and their weapons look like a TON of fun! I can't wait to see where this story is headed. The game looks beautiful, the enemies look great, and the Chief/Cortana dynamic looks like its going to be a great, major part of the story.

Oh, and I'm going to be terrified to throw grenades now! :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 04, 2012, 06:32:16 PM
I loved the grenade deflection, that'll open up the Prometheans to be incredibly deadly in large groups, with those things guarding the entire squad
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2012, 06:34:47 PM
I also really like how the light-based Forerunner weapons form together as you pick them up. I wonder what the Forerunner/Promethean connection is? I mean, its a Forerunner world with Forerunner weapons, and the Prometheans referred to MC as "Reclaimer", so there's got to be some connection.

All I know is, I really like the way these guys are looking. I wonder what the big orb is?

EDIT: Oh, wow. Prometheans are Forerunners? Their tech looks very different. I wonder why they're using those animal looking AIs rather than Sentinels...?

EDIT 2: E3 B-Roll footage, including a first look (I think) at Spartan Ops:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lPDsgyRSv0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lPDsgyRSv0#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 04, 2012, 07:49:50 PM
I wonder how that shield AA we saw briefly will look.
And the game seems a lot faster paced, like Halo 3 or 2. Looks good
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Jun 04, 2012, 08:46:36 PM
Was that Pvt. Drake in the live action trailer!  :o

Also, I see ODST!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: That Yellow Alien on Jun 04, 2012, 08:56:34 PM
Do we know why we're fighting Covenant again, even Elites?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 04, 2012, 08:57:35 PM
Those were Spartan IV's most likely, the stripe just made them look like Odees I think

Quote from: That Yellow Alien on Jun 04, 2012, 08:56:34 PM
Do we know why we're fighting Covenant again, even Elites?
No we don't, as far as I know. It will be addressed though
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 05, 2012, 12:23:39 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0M7FJ9Qta8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0M7FJ9Qta8#ws)

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Foi48.tinypic.com%2Fawvs69.jpg&hash=9d5d267f496b0b4eb88325cbf210247829abc1ca)

Give me the All Spark, and you may live to be my pet!
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 05, 2012, 12:35:14 AM
Why does everything look like it's from TRON?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 05, 2012, 12:38:11 AM
I loved the gameplay that was shown. Really interested in these Promethean Guards, and the Watchers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 05, 2012, 12:41:05 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 05, 2012, 12:35:14 AM
Why does everything look like it's from TRON?
If by everything you mean the enemies, then I don't know.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 05, 2012, 12:45:20 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 05, 2012, 12:41:05 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 05, 2012, 12:35:14 AM
Why does everything look like it's from TRON?
If by everything you mean the enemies, then I don't know.


Everyone is stealing from Tron nowadays, it's getting ridiculous, only thing we can do is suck it up because it's going to be here to stay for a long time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 05, 2012, 12:49:14 AM
Really great demo they showed, so much new stuff.
The forerunner guns look pretty good seem very strong too and the new enemies sure do mix things up a little.
Seems a bit coincidental that the Infinity just shows up on the same planet Chief is at and I think I saw some ODST's and a marine too still really want to know what the Covenants part in all this is.
Also it seemed like Cortana was going rampant at the end there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 05, 2012, 12:50:24 AM
I've gotta say, not liking too much what I've seen. Yes, it looks fun, but it doesn't look Halo-fun. Didn't seem like I was watching gameplay from one of my favourite franchises.

But Cortana yelling about not leaving the planet and whatnot was great.

So far, mixed feelings, which will probably amount to nothing. I always have mixed feelings about things like this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 05, 2012, 12:54:15 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 05, 2012, 12:50:24 AM
I've gotta say, not liking too much what I've seen. Yes, it looks fun, but it doesn't look Halo-fun. Didn't seem like I was watching gameplay from one of my favourite franchises.
Check out the B-Roll stuff, it looks much more free flowing. The problem about putting Halo into stage demo form is that you need to constrict so much of it and it really holds back the appearance of the gameplay's quality.

Reach and ODST had the same problems on theirs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jun 05, 2012, 12:56:07 AM
I kept thinking Metroid Prime during the demo. Just can't quite put my finger on why...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 05, 2012, 12:59:08 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jun 05, 2012, 12:56:07 AM
I kept thinking Metroid Prime during the demo. Just can't quite put my finger on why...
Oh god, I agree. It's the enemy designs and the Promethean weapons work and look like the arm gun thang. They've got this weird angular bright thing to them. The Metroid Prime comparison is actually the best I've hear yet.

Metroid: Megatron's Revenge.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jun 05, 2012, 01:01:44 AM
Sounds about right. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 05, 2012, 01:06:12 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jun 05, 2012, 12:56:07 AM
I kept thinking Metroid Prime during the demo. Just can't quite put my finger on why...
My god your right there is a giant morph ball in this (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalofanforlife.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F06%2FScreen-shot-2012-06-04-at-12.33.10-PM-1024x576.png&hash=60546b53bc6b7dbe9c46c0c2a761ae4ae9ed3b4b)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m292Ck3saUg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m292Ck3saUg#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 05, 2012, 04:02:49 AM
Awesome new Spartan Ops video from Spike 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFlOJg3f3yU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFlOJg3f3yU#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 05, 2012, 06:41:15 AM
Everyone!

TO THE SPARTAN OPS!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sgt. Apone on Jun 05, 2012, 11:33:03 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jun 05, 2012, 12:56:07 AM
I kept thinking Metroid Prime during the demo. Just can't quite put my finger on why...
Well some of the people from Retro Studios are also working on Halo4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vepariga on Jun 05, 2012, 12:26:15 PM
yeah the robots with the blades moved like Space Pirates :P...but still cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 05, 2012, 01:38:47 PM
Cool new pictures of what we saw yesterday:

http://www.oxm.co.uk/42369/halo-4-screens-promethean-knights-sticky-launcher-and-forerunner-scattershot/ (http://www.oxm.co.uk/42369/halo-4-screens-promethean-knights-sticky-launcher-and-forerunner-scattershot/)

Images in spoiler tag
Spoiler
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Also, some more footage in this XBox smartglass video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF69-pgb8XE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF69-pgb8XE#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 05, 2012, 03:46:43 PM
Quick look at the armoury in this video but it's mainly about Spartan Ops

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Volbkgex0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Volbkgex0#ws)

Also Falcons,Scorpions and Wraiths are back

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 05, 2012, 05:56:58 PM
Those could be Hornets actually, which would be great, falcons were cool but they became more artillery than transport in multiplayer with the turrets. In Halo 3 you could fly the hornet to the flag get the guy in, grab the flag, and take it back then repeat 2 more times really quickly if you had a good pilot
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 05, 2012, 07:34:15 PM
Unless they changed the falcon so it can carry 5 people, like in the campaign mode. Two gunners, two passengers, one driver.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jun 06, 2012, 12:27:45 AM
Quote from: Sgt. Apone on Jun 05, 2012, 11:33:03 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Jun 05, 2012, 12:56:07 AM
I kept thinking Metroid Prime during the demo. Just can't quite put my finger on why...
Well some of the people from Retro Studios are also working on Halo4.

That's pretty cool. I heard the 343 guys were a diverse bunch, but didn't know there was a Retro connection. Could well explain some of the smoother, rounder and shinier designs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2012, 01:54:52 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 05, 2012, 05:56:58 PM
Those could be Hornets actually, which would be great, falcons were cool but they became more artillery than transport in multiplayer with the turrets. In Halo 3 you could fly the hornet to the flag get the guy in, grab the flag, and take it back then repeat 2 more times really quickly if you had a good pilot
They're definitely Falcons, the wingspan, length, and propellers all add up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJyb36L8ScQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJyb36L8ScQ#ws)

Shoulda just called the game Halo Infinity. :\

Anyways, dem sexy permutations...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 06, 2012, 02:17:46 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2012, 01:54:52 AM
Shoulda just called the game Halo Infinity. :\

Almost wish they had. Like that as a title. Call back to the Marathon days.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 02:35:49 AM
Woah, that video was awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2012, 02:39:10 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seVDMqGS0dg&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seVDMqGS0dg&feature=player_embedded#)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHlXjCErCB8&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHlXjCErCB8&feature=player_embedded#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 06, 2012, 02:40:27 AM
Personally, prefer the name Halo 4 to halo Infinity for this game. But the Infinity does open up some interesting possibilities for other games in the series, like ODST or Reach were to the original trilogy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2012, 02:42:05 AM
DEM HALO 2 STYLE SHIELD BURSTS!  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 02:48:24 AM
Those videos...woah.

Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on Jun 06, 2012, 02:40:27 AM
Personally, prefer the name Halo 4 to halo Infinity for this game. But the Infinity does open up some interesting possibilities for other games in the series, like ODST or Reach were to the original trilogy.

Well, Spartan Ops is shaping up to be a free Halo 4 equivalent of what ODST was to 3, so I can't say I'm complaining :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 06, 2012, 02:57:41 AM
Spartan Ops.


I will be on that shit all hours of the f**king year.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 03:05:06 AM
I will be as well. Just by myself the first time :P

At first I was kind of upset about the lack of Firefight, but Spartan Ops completely wiped away those feelings when I learned it was campaign integrated. And now, having seen footage, I need it now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 06, 2012, 03:09:14 AM
Firefight always sucked balls...then again, I always played it by myself, but that's not important now.

Once Spartan Ops is out, we all need to f**king play it together!



Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 03:11:04 AM
I loved Firefight in both of its incarnations. It was awesome and intense in ODST, fighting with a group of friends to the last bullet against infinite waves of Covenant forces. In Reach, it was ridiculous, random fun with all of the insane gametype possibilities you could create.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 06, 2012, 03:13:11 AM
^^^ So sad that I never got to do something like that.


Anyway, who here would want to team up for Spartan Ops, and I mean a "committed until Spartan Ops officially comes to an end" team up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 06, 2012, 03:18:03 AM
I probably could.

Has it been revealed how many people can be in one Spartan Ops match at a time?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 06, 2012, 03:18:59 AM
My guess would be 4 people.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 01:13:58 PM
A new playthrough of the E3 campaign with some commentary revealing cool new stuff:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00_EyaZpbsU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00_EyaZpbsU#ws)

Seems like the Lightrifle took some notes from the scrapped version of Halo 2's BR with the multiple firing modes.

And that menu at the end of the demo...is that a Halo!?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 06, 2012, 03:47:57 PM
The E3 demo I saw on IGN looked pretty amazing. I was most intrigued by the short clip of Cortana going crazy at the end, when she yells out, "I WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO LEAVE THIS PLANET!!!!!!!!!!" And I forget if this has been confirmed or not yet, but it looks like the Forerunners are indeed the main villain. How else do you explain the weaponry these new aliens are using?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 03:52:36 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 06, 2012, 03:47:57 PM
The E3 demo I saw on IGN looked pretty amazing. I was most intrigued by the short clip of Cortana going crazy at the end, when she yells out, "I WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO LEAVE THIS PLANET!!!!!!!!!!" And I forget if this has been confirmed or not yet, but it looks like the Forerunners are indeed the main villain. How else do you explain the weaponry these new aliens are using?

These enemies that we've seen in the demo are Prometheans, or at least technology/AI created by the Prometheans. Prometheans were a subgroup or warrior class of Forerunner, I think (I'll know more when I read Cryptum, which is coming in the mail soon). And the weapons the Promethean Knights in the demo were using were definitely Forerunner design. I really can't wait to see how all this ties together.

And yeah, that Cortana clip was excellent. really can't wait to see her deteriorating over the course of the game(s).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 06, 2012, 03:59:04 PM
So...you're not saying it's the Forerunners.

But it's Forerunner :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 04:09:11 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 06, 2012, 03:59:04 PM
So...you're not saying it's the Forerunners.

But it's Forerunner :P

Haha, stumbled over my words for a second there, but yeah, basically what I meant :P I'm just kind of curious, because I don't think any of the enemies encountered in the trailer are actually living, biological beings, so the actual Forerunners (if we even encounter them in the game) may end up being allies.

Oh, and on the topic of AI, I really hope we get to see Sentinels again. I don't know why, but they've always fascinated me. I always loved the scene in Halo 3 on the Ark when the huge army of them appear in front of Chief and Spark, and neither of them have any clue why they're there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 06, 2012, 04:14:41 PM
I assumed the Forerunner are a race of sentient machines. I never pictured them as organic creatures so I wouldn't be surprised.

Why do I feel like the Covenant are somehow going to try and sabotage Forerunner tech and start a whole new war with humans?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 04:24:17 PM
Forerunner were very much biological beings and humanoid in appearance, but we have yet to actually see them without wearing their combat skin:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Fd%2Fd2%2FForerunner23.png&hash=0abfc8923e8770f7497907a293e003bc6a86a11b)

Maybe they are more integrated with their technology than us (I certainly wouldn't be surprised), and make themselves almost biomechanical in a way. Not sure...only time will tell, I guess.

And the Covenant is one of the aspects I'm most interested in seeing here, I have no clue how they fit into the story right now... Things should get very interesting when they are finally face to face with their "gods".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 06, 2012, 04:30:15 PM
Biomech makes sense. Where is that photo from?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 04:34:47 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 06, 2012, 04:30:15 PM
Biomech makes sense. Where is that photo from?

One of the terminals in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

They were also seen and heavily focused on in the first episode of Halo Legends, Origins I:

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 06, 2012, 07:53:20 PM
http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-1-off-screen-e3-2012 (http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-1-off-screen-e3-2012)

http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-2-off-screen-e3-2012 (http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-2-off-screen-e3-2012)

http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-3-off-screen-e3-2012 (http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-3-off-screen-e3-2012)

http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-4-off-screen-e3-2012 (http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-4-off-screen-e3-2012)

http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-5-off-screen-e3-2012 (http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/06/06/halo-4-first-look-at-slayer-multiplayer-gameplay-pt-5-off-screen-e3-2012)

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 08:05:39 PM
Woah, the Carbine is back! That was one of my favorite guns in 3 and ODST! Actually, I should have expected it to be back, considering the fact that it was Frank O'Connor's favorite gun; I really think the reason Bungie replaced it with the Needle Rifle in Reach was a little jab at Frankie after he left Bungie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Jun 06, 2012, 08:06:28 PM
I read a game informer that stated the Covenant tracked Chief and are trying to kill him. So, I guess revenge is their motive.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 06, 2012, 10:50:13 PM
Interesting loadouts. Are they taking a cue from Battlefield with that one?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2012, 10:54:44 PM
Anybody else figured yet that the primary antagonist will be the Didact?

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Basically 100% sure it was him who delivered the line at the end of the trailer, because it was his symbol fitting into place.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 08:05:39 PM
Woah, the Carbine is back! That was one of my favorite guns in 3 and ODST! Actually, I should have expected it to be back, considering the fact that it was Frank O'Connor's favorite gun; I really think the reason Bungie replaced it with the Needle Rifle in Reach was a little jab at Frankie after he left Bungie.
Same! A little bit less-so in Halo 3, but in Halo 2 and ODST, definitely.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 06, 2012, 10:58:16 PM
No Needle Rifle?? I am sad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 11:27:36 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2012, 10:54:44 PM
Anybody else figured yet that the primary antagonist will be the Didact?

http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100208222331/halo/images/thumb/d/d0/Didact.jpg/250px-Didact.jpg

Basically 100% sure it was him who delivered the line at the end of the trailer, because it was his symbol fitting into place.


Read a bit about that theory online. I don't know what to really think of it because I don't know much about Didact yet, but I ordered Halo Cryptum yesterday, so I'll be finding out soon I guess :) I want to get all of the recent novels (the first two in the Forerunner saga and the first two in the post-Halo 3 trilogy) read before Halo 4 comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 07, 2012, 12:15:29 AM
Does it seem a bit redundant to anyone else that the DMR and Battle Rifle are being included in the same game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 07, 2012, 12:24:26 AM
Not really, since 343 is trying to make each gun a viable choice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 07, 2012, 12:27:19 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 07, 2012, 12:15:29 AM
Does it seem a bit redundant to anyone else that the DMR and Battle Rifle are being included in the same game?

Really?

Multi-player only?

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Jun 07, 2012, 12:33:21 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 06, 2012, 04:24:17 PM
Forerunner were very much biological beings and humanoid in appearance, but we have yet to actually see them without wearing their combat skin:
http://images.wikia.com/halo/images/d/d2/Forerunner23.png

Maybe they are more integrated with their technology than us (I certainly wouldn't be surprised), and make themselves almost biomechanical in a way. Not sure...only time will tell, I guess.

And the Covenant is one of the aspects I'm most interested in seeing here, I have no clue how they fit into the story right now... Things should get very interesting when they are finally face to face with their "gods".

Don't they remind you of the disc wars suit from Tron: Legacy 

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 07, 2012, 04:35:05 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Jun 07, 2012, 12:24:26 AM
Not really, since 343 is trying to make each gun a viable choice.

What's the difference between them? For all intents and purposes they are the same gun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 07, 2012, 04:37:21 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 07, 2012, 04:35:05 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Jun 07, 2012, 12:24:26 AM
Not really, since 343 is trying to make each gun a viable choice.

What's the difference between them? For all intents and purposes they are the same gun.


Then it comes down to what people prefer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 07, 2012, 05:49:50 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 07, 2012, 04:35:05 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Jun 07, 2012, 12:24:26 AM
Not really, since 343 is trying to make each gun a viable choice.

What's the difference between them? For all intents and purposes they are the same gun.
The BR shoots 3 times and is highly accurate, it's also slower, since you have a set time between each shot basically. The DMR shoots once, is relatively inaccurate as you shoot it repeatedly (though that's because of bloom, I'm not sure what 343 wants to do there) and shoots as fast as you pull the trigger. They've got their own little catches, and are pretty different in how you should use them. The battle rifle is for all situations, and is reliable as hell. The DMr is for long range and mid range sniping with no sniper. It's aimed more for shooting, pausing, and shooting again accurately, so that you can take people's shields down quicker and then get a headshot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 07, 2012, 08:31:12 PM
Man I cannot wait till Halo 4 comes out. The graphics and the multiplayer and the whole Infinity feature seems f**king awesome.

The guys at RoosterTeeth are going to make some genius stuff with this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 07, 2012, 09:24:19 PM
I wonder what they'd do with the Halo 4 stuff. They seem to like Halo 3 style more than anything
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 07, 2012, 09:32:59 PM
Halo 3 just has a style that fits better with Machinima making. But it looks like Halo 4 could have that style, too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2012, 12:52:06 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cASHEPItFBE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cASHEPItFBE#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 08, 2012, 12:56:58 AM
Multiplayer looks some what similar to Reach. I hope they introduce new assassinations. The new weapons and textures look badass though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2012, 12:59:02 AM
I think it looks more like Halo 2/3.

The level designs are very disappointing; just look like redesigns of maps we've already seen before.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 08, 2012, 01:00:25 AM
Is there any word on a multiplayer beta being released?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 08, 2012, 01:03:34 AM
Confirmed that there won't be one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 08, 2012, 01:10:14 AM
That sucks...

Still, Spartan Ops looks great also. I hope they boost the amount of armour customizations you could get in Reach, or at least put some different ones in.

I really feel like playing Reach now :/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jun 08, 2012, 03:47:19 AM
Just preordered mine today  8)
By any chance is the GameStop preorder special been announced yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 08, 2012, 04:02:15 PM
Quote from: Xenokiller on Jun 08, 2012, 03:47:19 AM
Just preordered mine today  8)
By any chance is the GameStop preorder special been announced yet?
Yea, Forest skin
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Just noticed a cool little thing from the Halo 4 live action trailer, the captain of the Infinity
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is Mark Rolston who played Drake in Aliens.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 09, 2012, 05:49:51 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 08, 2012, 04:02:15 PMJust noticed a cool little thing from the Halo 4 live action trailer, the captain of the Infinity
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Ff%2Ff8%2FCaptain_Andrew_Del_Rio.png&hash=1be4b6d3c8b5a17aaa1b462800b302670b9ab913)
is Mark Rolston who played Drake in Aliens.
That's awesome. ;D

I really liked the live action trailer for that matter. Halo has had a good run when it comes to those.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2012, 05:52:36 AM
I think Landfall and We Are ODST were my two favorite live actions trailers. I really can't wait to see what they do with a whole webseries :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 09, 2012, 06:36:12 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 08, 2012, 04:02:15 PM
Just noticed a cool little thing from the Halo 4 live action trailer, the captain of the Infinity
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Ff%2Ff8%2FCaptain_Andrew_Del_Rio.png&hash=1be4b6d3c8b5a17aaa1b462800b302670b9ab913)
is Mark Rolston who played Drake in Aliens.

Coincidence, as Halo borrows ques from Aliens? I think not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 09, 2012, 06:37:18 AM
That's pretty dope.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2012, 01:44:36 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 09, 2012, 06:36:12 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 08, 2012, 04:02:15 PM
Just noticed a cool little thing from the Halo 4 live action trailer, the captain of the Infinity
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Ff%2Ff8%2FCaptain_Andrew_Del_Rio.png&hash=1be4b6d3c8b5a17aaa1b462800b302670b9ab913)
is Mark Rolston who played Drake in Aliens.

Coincidence, as Halo borrows ques from Aliens? I think not.

Would be cool if he was a character in the webseries.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Jun 09, 2012, 03:01:19 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 08, 2012, 04:02:15 PM

Just noticed a cool little thing from the Halo 4 live action trailer, the captain of the Infinity
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Ff%2Ff8%2FCaptain_Andrew_Del_Rio.png&hash=1be4b6d3c8b5a17aaa1b462800b302670b9ab913)
is Mark Rolston who played Drake in Aliens.

Guess he survived that little acid bath and Hadley's Hope explosion. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 09, 2012, 05:30:47 PM
Just preordered my LE today, November 6th seems so far away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2012, 10:49:06 PM
Anyone have a link to download a decent version of the E3 campaign trailer/gameplay stuff? I'm looking to make another music video, and want to use some stuff from there. Thanks :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 10, 2012, 10:50:55 PM
 
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2012, 10:49:06 PM
Anyone have a link to download a decent version of the E3 campaign trailer/gameplay stuff? I'm looking to make another music video, and want to use some stuff from there. Thanks :)

Check out Machinima's YouTube channel, they have all the trailers and e3 footage I'm sure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2012, 11:00:46 PM
I've seen it there before, but is there a way to download it off of youtube? I've never really been good with this kind of stuff :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 10, 2012, 11:04:36 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2012, 11:00:46 PM
I've seen it there before, but is there a way to download it off of youtube? I've never really been good with this kind of stuff :P

I'm sure if you type ,kiss' before "YouTube" in the URL it will take you to a download link.

Eg. www.kissyoutube.com (http://www.kissyoutube.com)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2012, 11:07:33 PM
Thanks man, giving that a try now :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 11, 2012, 04:22:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx2kbROpxP8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx2kbROpxP8#ws)

Not really much new footage, but this thing looks amazing.
Dat Chief
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 11, 2012, 06:39:47 PM
That last shot was really cool.

Also, I'm currently 48 pages into Halo Cryptum and really enjoying it. I can't believe it took me this long to get this book.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 11, 2012, 07:12:53 PM
Who else thinks the people who get to list "Master Chief" on their acting resumes are the luckiest people ever?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 11, 2012, 07:28:25 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 11, 2012, 04:22:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx2kbROpxP8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx2kbROpxP8#ws)

Not really much new footage, but this thing looks amazing.
Dat Chief
Yup, that last shot was epic. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 11, 2012, 07:40:23 PM
Halo 4 will be on Jimmy Fallon tomorrow night:

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/episode-guide/ (http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com/episode-guide/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 11, 2012, 10:21:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcU9sa36x6s#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcU9sa36x6s#ws)

If you love Halo's music you should give this a listen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 12, 2012, 02:23:18 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 11, 2012, 10:21:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcU9sa36x6s#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcU9sa36x6s#ws)

If you love Halo's music you should give this a listen.


Looks like I'm going to have to replay these games again just before Halo 4 shows up thanks to this...I was going to do it anyway, but this just got me pumped for it even more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 12, 2012, 02:35:16 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 11, 2012, 07:12:53 PM
Who else thinks the people who get to list "Master Chief" on their acting resumes are the luckiest people ever?

I've also jealous of the navy personal who receive the rank of Master Chief.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Basher917 on Jun 12, 2012, 02:52:45 AM
I don't know why, but every time I see gameplay for Halo 4 my heart just dies. It looks like a good game ad everything, but it doesn't look like Halo. It looks like an attempt at a futuristic looking Battlefield, not the game i fell in love with 10 years ago.

Just look at some gameplay:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrvE1Mtkpk8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrvE1Mtkpk8#ws)

I don't know if it's just me, but that doesn't look like Halo- It has added all of this complex ordinance shit and the Battle Rifle doesn't look like a battle rifle. The Assault rifle, Battle rifle and magnum sound like my stomach when I'm as hungry as shit, not the Assault rifle and magnum from halo combat evolved, and most certainly not the battle rifle from Halo 2.

My point is all i wanted was more of the game i love, why put in all this complex shit in to try to make it better instead of balancing what weapons the past 4 games already had? Why have they made ranks increasingly important since halo 2? Why can't they just have no ranks, keep the mark 5 or 6 armor, not have cosmetic armor changes, and keep the weapons simple and the same?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2012, 04:31:54 AM
Oh hey, we're 343 pages into this thread. Does that call for a celebration? :D

Anyways, loving Cryptum so far. I really wish I hadn't let the past few books slip by me; I have a lot of catching up to do before Halo 4 comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 12, 2012, 04:36:32 AM
Let's close the thread at 343!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 12, 2012, 01:10:05 PM
Quote from: Basher917 on Jun 12, 2012, 02:52:45 AM
I don't know why, but every time I see gameplay for Halo 4 my heart just dies. It looks like a good game ad everything, but it doesn't look like Halo. It looks like an attempt at a futuristic looking Battlefield, not the game i fell in love with 10 years ago.

Just look at some gameplay:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrvE1Mtkpk8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrvE1Mtkpk8#ws)

I don't know if it's just me, but that doesn't look like Halo- It has added all of this complex ordinance shit and the Battle Rifle doesn't look like a battle rifle. The Assault rifle, Battle rifle and magnum sound like my stomach when I'm as hungry as shit, not the Assault rifle and magnum from halo combat evolved, and most certainly not the battle rifle from Halo 2.

My point is all i wanted was more of the game i love, why put in all this complex shit in to try to make it better instead of balancing what weapons the past 4 games already had? Why have they made ranks increasingly important since halo 2? Why can't they just have no ranks, keep the mark 5 or 6 armor, not have cosmetic armor changes, and keep the weapons simple and the same?

The skins for the weapons changed in Halo: Anniversary so it doesn't come as a surprise to me that they look different in this game. As for why the mechanics changed, it's because that's what is in demand now. The days of GoldenEye-style deathmatch no longer exist. The last game I played that had that kind of gameplay was CoD 4's "Old-School" MP match type. Ranks are also an easy way of keeping the good and great players from the bad ones because those are the people that put the time into refining the way they play. That's why they reach the ranks they do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 13, 2012, 07:34:52 PM
Ohhhh, man! I watched the E3 stuff last night. Holy shit. This looks so amazing. The audio and video were fantastic, the guns sound louder and thicker, and the designs of the guns along are so sexy. And, I love that the Chief seems to be talking a little more.

All this excitement is bringing me back to Halo 2, which was my first Halo experience.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 13, 2012, 08:22:25 PM
Halo 2 was the reason I bought an Xbox in the first place. Ah, good times.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2012, 03:25:10 PM
Gotta say I'm thoroughly loving all the footage I'm seeing so far. Hope Mark Rolston ends up in the web series and it's always exciting to see more live action Halo stuff. Cannot wait for the series.

Loving the modernization of the game. Only natural that that's what 343 do with the series to keep it up to date and viable competition against the likes of CoD and BF.

Also loving the idea of the Infinity and the MP connectivity has me very excited. As does the connections between H4 and the Forerunner trilogy. Bout pissed my pants when I heard Prometheans would be the bad guys.

Think I'm in Halo mood now. Anyone up for some games?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2012, 03:34:22 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2012, 03:25:10 PM
Think I'm in Halo mood now. Anyone up for some games?

I found a 48 hour code in my L4D2 box, so I'll play some Wars co-op :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2012, 03:34:37 PM
Now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2012, 03:36:44 PM
Yep, I can do right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2012, 04:57:09 PM
Thanks dude. Had fun.

Popping onto Reach now if anyone wants to join.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 17, 2012, 05:13:14 PM
I'll catch ya on Reach
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2012, 05:15:33 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2012, 04:57:09 PM
Thanks dude. Had fun.

If you're gonna be on tomorrow, around the same time, I can do that final level with you if you're up to it. It'll still be within the 48 hours of putting the code it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 17, 2012, 05:18:29 PM
Nightmare! You bastard! You ruined it! You ruined it all!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2012, 05:20:04 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 17, 2012, 05:18:29 PM
Nightmare! You bastard! You ruined it! You ruined it all!

Huh? What did I ruin?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 17, 2012, 05:23:49 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F054cb6ce63e64747fbe58869f9d31095.png%3F1339953659&hash=60525d9927c2495856ea2ddedef75701eb459ab4)

It was so... perfect.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2012, 05:27:29 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 17, 2012, 05:23:49 PM
http://gyazo.com/054cb6ce63e64747fbe58869f9d31095.png?1339953659

It was so... perfect.

I feel so...ashamed :-[ I guess now our goal can be 2557, the year Halo 4 takes place :P

So Marines, are you still going to do your summer of Halo thing?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 17, 2012, 05:40:53 PM
Yeah. Already gotten a start on Halo Wars. Only a couple of missions in, though. Seems fun so far.

As far as the books go, I'm still working on Dracula. Soon as I'm done that, though, plan to head to the library.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2012, 05:46:28 PM
Awesome. Halo Wars is certainly a fun game. Not very important in terms of the overarching canon, but interesting with some cool events and characters.

When it comes to the books, I would recommend reading them in the order that they came out rather than the order that they take place, since a lot of them have overlapping stories (Fall of Reach, for example, begins with the beginning of the Spartan II program about twenty years before the games, and obviously ends at Reach. Then Contact Harvest, the fourth book to be released, is solely about the beginning of the war, thus taking place at some point during Fall of Reach).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 17, 2012, 05:47:27 PM
Yeah, I was planning on going order of release.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 17, 2012, 05:49:50 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2012, 03:25:10 PM
Gotta say I'm thoroughly loving all the footage I'm seeing so far. Hope Mark Rolston ends up in the web series and it's always exciting to see more live action Halo stuff. Cannot wait for the series.

Loving the modernization of the game. Only natural that that's what 343 do with the series to keep it up to date and viable competition against the likes of CoD and BF.

Also loving the idea of the Infinity and the MP connectivity has me very excited. As does the connections between H4 and the Forerunner trilogy. Bout pissed my pants when I heard Prometheans would be the bad guys.

Think I'm in Halo mood now. Anyone up for some games?

When I get my Xbox connected up again, sure. Let's do some Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jun 18, 2012, 02:49:18 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 17, 2012, 05:49:50 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2012, 03:25:10 PM
Gotta say I'm thoroughly loving all the footage I'm seeing so far. Hope Mark Rolston ends up in the web series and it's always exciting to see more live action Halo stuff. Cannot wait for the series.

Loving the modernization of the game. Only natural that that's what 343 do with the series to keep it up to date and viable competition against the likes of CoD and BF.

Also loving the idea of the Infinity and the MP connectivity has me very excited. As does the connections between H4 and the Forerunner trilogy. Bout pissed my pants when I heard Prometheans would be the bad guys.

Think I'm in Halo mood now. Anyone up for some games?

When I get my Xbox connected up again, sure. Let's do some Reach.

I would, but probably not today.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 18, 2012, 04:54:01 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2012, 05:15:33 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 17, 2012, 04:57:09 PM
Thanks dude. Had fun.

If you're gonna be on tomorrow, around the same time, I can do that final level with you if you're up to it. It'll still be within the 48 hours of putting the code it.

No, sorry. I'm at work.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Jun 19, 2012, 01:07:22 AM
Is Halo: Legends animated movie any good?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 01:12:03 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Jun 19, 2012, 01:07:22 AM
Is Halo: Legends animated movie any good?

If you liked The Animatrix, or Batman: Gotham Knight, then you'll probably enjoy Halo: Legends.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2012, 02:39:32 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Jun 19, 2012, 01:07:22 AM
Is Halo: Legends animated movie any good?

Like ShadowPred said, if you like those anime anthologies, you should like this. Although I've never seen Animatrix or Batan myself, what I've read about them sounds very similar.

If you're like me and not a really an anime fan but just like Halo, then they're still worth checking out. I really enjoyed most of the stories (Odd One Out was a non-canon waste and not very funny, though). There is a lot of beautiful animation in a wide variety of styles, and while the Japanese elements may feel a bit odd at first, you get used to it and begin to appreciate it very quickly. I'd say that any Halo fan should give it a watch at least once. I still watch it from time to time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 02:46:25 AM
Started up Halo Wars. Halfway through the mission where you need to destroy the giant blue bubble. Its getting me back into RTS games. Now I feel compelled to finally finish StarCraft.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 02:50:01 AM
Just starting to realize that the damn Crawlers for Halo 4 is pretty much the damn Flood! From what I hear, they explode when they get close to you.

God damn it to shit.

As long as we don't get any other enemies that can be compared to the Flood, I think I can keep my ranting underground.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 02:55:19 AM
I always feel like one of a small minority who actually like the Flood. I find them fun to combat and compelling to think about.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2012, 02:56:28 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 02:55:19 AM
I always feel like one of a small minority who actually like the Flood. I find them fun to combat and compelling to think about.

Nope, I too love the Flood, both from a gameplay perspective and a story perspective. Even if they were ridiculously tough to beat in CE :P

Also, glad to hear you're liking Wars!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 03:00:43 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 02:55:19 AM
I always feel like one of a small minority who actually like the Flood. I find them fun to combat and compelling to think about.

I wish I found them to be fun. They would always annoy me. Halo 3 did the worst crime by bullshitting the Flood somehow f**king "JUMPING" in the most convenient of places....right at the damn Ark (it's been a while, so I may have that wrong). God did I hate that. Halo 2 I wasn't expecting them at all, I thought they were done for in Halo: CE, but when I saw that damn spore...just as the Arbiter looked at it, I was already infuriated.

Although I have said about a year or two back, that if there were to be a game that was pure Horror, and about The Flood, I would definitely play it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 03:03:24 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 03:00:43 AM
I wish I found them to be fun. They would always annoy me. Halo 3 did the worst crime by bullshitting the Flood somehow f**king "JUMPING" in the most convenient of places....right at the damn Ark (it's been a while, so I may have that wrong).

They didn't randomly jump; they travelled through the same portal that the UNSC and Covvies used.

Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 03:00:43 AM
Although I have said about a year or two back, that if there were to be a game that was pure Horror, and about The Flood, I would definitely play it.

I'm with you on that. Play as a marine, no shields, limited ammo, dark rooms... Perfection. And I mean a real marine, not the ODST-still-kinda-superhuman-but-not-as-much-as-the-Chief marines.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 19, 2012, 03:06:43 AM
From a story perspective they were consistently interesting and a great element, but I only found them to be fun combatants in Halo CE and Halo 2; Halo 3 just pushed it with the Spine Throwers or whatever, and it became a chore. Particularly on Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2012, 03:08:37 AM
I'd love a horror based Flood survival game as well, been saying so for a while, actually.

Marines, if you ever end up reading Halo Evolutions there is a great story in there about a group of Marines in a ship over near Installation 04 whose ship gets infested by Flood. Really intense, creepy story from what I remember. They actually adapted it into a motion comic on Waypoint, I should watch that...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 03:10:52 AM
Well, that story along makes me wanna read Evolutions. Never been much of a comic guy, but that just sounds too great to pass up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2012, 03:13:45 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 03:10:52 AM
Well, that story along makes me wanna read Evolutions. Never been much of a comic guy, but that just sounds too great to pass up.

Evolutions isn't a comic, its a rather large collection of short stories, most of which range from really good to excellent. That one is actually the longest I think, over a hundred pages long. On Halo Waypoint they adapted a few of the stories into motion comics, the Flood one (I forget the name) being one of them :)

My favorite story in the book was Human Weakness, which dealt with Cortana's situation in the time between Halo 2 and Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 03:15:23 AM
Oh, thought that was a collection of comic stories for some reason.

Either way, I really wanna check that out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 03:15:38 AM
Oh, gods. And why the hell did I punish myself by playing all the games on Legendary?

Halo:CE...you all know what part I'm talking about.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2012, 03:17:43 AM
You know, I've actually never beaten a Halo game on Legendary. Halo 3 is the only one I even did on Heroic, and that was co-op...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 03:21:05 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 03:15:38 AM
Oh, gods. And why the hell did I punish myself by playing all the games on Legendary?

Halo:CE...you all know what part I'm talking about.

Oh Christ... I couldn't even do CE on Heroic!

Managed to beat 3 on Legendary, but coop. ODST and Reach I managed to do solo, somehow...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 03:22:31 AM
Ever since beating Halo Reach on Legendary, and earning that BEAT REACH SOLO LEGENDARY achievement. I said "might as well try my hand at all of them."

So I did, and The Flood made me pay for it, not a big problem in Halo 3 (except for that one shitty as designed level where you finally get Cortana), or in Halo 2...but in Halo: CE, that's when I was nearly in tears.

But I was victorious. And it was only because I had a shotgun, and managed to get the an invisibility cloak. The entire time I was running and gunning my way out of there, sometimes lost because i had no idea where I was going.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 19, 2012, 04:16:48 AM
Halo CE on Legendary vs...CoD 4 on Veteran. Which is harder?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jun 19, 2012, 04:22:13 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 19, 2012, 04:16:48 AM
Halo CE on Legendary vs...CoD 4 on Veteran. Which is harder?


Halo CEA by far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 04:23:03 AM
CoD 4 I didn't find too bad (although it was an incredibly tedious and frustrating exercise) until Mile High Club.

f**k Mile High Club.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 19, 2012, 04:26:54 AM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Jun 19, 2012, 04:22:13 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 19, 2012, 04:16:48 AM
Halo CE on Legendary vs...CoD 4 on Veteran. Which is harder?


Halo CEA by far.

Really? Wow. That's saying something because CoD 4, especially the later levels, drove me mad. Let's not talk about MHC >_<
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 04:30:26 AM
That last f**king mission is really what f**ked me up in CoD 4: MW. It was absolutely f**king insane. Jesus Christ.

Halo: CE is really pretty much the same thing, that Flood mission really angered me.

If I had to choose...I really couldn't. They both were pretty much in the same range for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jun 19, 2012, 04:31:38 AM
Mile High Club on verteran is my only achievement remaining for that game, too bad I only rented that game once, around the time it came out, back when we still had blockbuster ladies and gents.

I can't say Halo CE on legendary is harder because I actually accomplished that. Damn you MHC...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 04:32:59 AM
That case continues to sit on my shelf, staring. Mocking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 19, 2012, 04:33:26 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 04:30:26 AM
That last f**king mission is really what f**ked me up in CoD 4: MW. It was absolutely f**king insane. Jesus Christ.

Halo: CE is really pretty much the same thing, that Flood mission really angered me.

If I had to choose...I really couldn't. They both were pretty much in the same range for me.

War Room? Yeah, that level seriously needed more checkpoints.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2012, 04:42:39 AM
Checkpoints were honestly the biggest problem with halo CE for me. I just felt that they didn't come often enough, and when they did, they were in stupid places. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the easier games, but the checkpoints drove me crazy sometimes :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 05:08:53 AM
I have a question for all of you. Now you know that I''m not really an online sort of person, but lately I have gotten into it...but ignore that. I want to ask if the Anniversary Edition of Halo: CE is worth buying? Because I would really like to know if all the small editions...like the terminal videos and whatnot are enough to make this a buy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 19, 2012, 05:13:18 AM
Depends on how big a Halo fan you are, really. I pre-ordered and got it day 1, and I still love it to this day. When i do campaign marathons, CEA has replaced the original CE in my lineup (because it has the awesome feature that allows me to switch graphics at will). I thought that the terminals were great, and there's skulls in the campaign, too. The campaign remastering is beautiful, and the new Halo Reach maps that it comes with are some of the best in the Reach library. The original $40 price tag is a nice touch as well.

I'd recommend it, but going in, just know what you're getting. Most of the complaints seemed to come from people who expected more than what they were being offered.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 05:15:12 AM
Ah, well, maybe I'll get it once Halo 4 starts to come around.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 19, 2012, 05:55:22 AM
CoD 4 without a doubt. That hold out section of the last Ghillie suit level (and others that include waiting things out until your braindead allies soften the seeminly endless enemies down)? I've never been so... angry at a game. Though CoD 4 is mostly difficult by the game's faults, whereas the Halo games (minus some bullshit on Halo 3's "The Flood") always balance the difficulties out by design, so it doesn't randomly shift all over the place.

MW2 was less of a chore on Vet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 19, 2012, 03:44:58 PM
That section of the level you're describing took me, literally, 20 playthroughs to finish. I found the best option was hiding out behind the merry go-round and taking enemies out one by one once they really started to flood in. Once the chopper arrived and I picked up Capt. Mac, his AI invincibility transfers to the player so it's not a problem.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 19, 2012, 04:45:20 PM
I think I hid behind the merry-go-round.

Christ, that was hard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 19, 2012, 05:51:33 PM
Halo CE can be a chore on some levels, but COD 4 is definitely the harder game.
Halo 2 on legendary makes COD 4 look like childs play though.
Finished it once by myself, through sheer luck.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 19, 2012, 07:05:35 PM
Oh, yes. That last Ghillie suit missions was insane. Took me a while to get that shit right. Now it's easy as hell to pass it on Veteran once you learn the tricks on how to do it.

All in all, I will say that CoD 4 is so much fun on Veteran once you end up beating it once on that difficulty level.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 20, 2012, 11:39:57 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 19, 2012, 05:51:33 PM
Halo CE can be a chore on some levels, but COD 4 is definitely the harder game.
Halo 2 on legendary makes COD 4 look like childs play though.
Finished it once by myself, through sheer luck.

Lol, H2 on legendary...I beat the last level on Legendary but couldn't get past the halfway mark in the first. Explain that one to me :p
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 20, 2012, 11:52:11 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 20, 2012, 11:39:57 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 19, 2012, 05:51:33 PM
Halo CE can be a chore on some levels, but COD 4 is definitely the harder game.
Halo 2 on legendary makes COD 4 look like childs play though.
Finished it once by myself, through sheer luck.

Lol, H2 on legendary...I beat the last level on Legendary but couldn't get past the halfway mark in the first. Explain that one to me :p

The Flood, that's why!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 21, 2012, 12:04:53 AM
Were there flood in the first level in Halo 2? This is the level where the Covenant trash the humans' celebrations.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 21, 2012, 12:06:35 AM
Oh, oops, thought you meant the first game when you said that.

And yes, holy shit was that bit f**king crazy. But the way to do it...GO NUTS. If the damn AI wants to bullshit, go and run and gun their asses like crazy.

But, with strategy in mind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 21, 2012, 12:16:11 AM
One does not, simply, run and gun with strategy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 21, 2012, 12:17:56 AM
BR and plasma pistol combo is your friend.

Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 20, 2012, 11:39:57 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 19, 2012, 05:51:33 PM
Halo CE can be a chore on some levels, but COD 4 is definitely the harder game.
Halo 2 on legendary makes COD 4 look like childs play though.
Finished it once by myself, through sheer luck.

Lol, H2 on legendary...I beat the last level on Legendary but couldn't get past the halfway mark in the first. Explain that one to me :p
Well Arbys got invisibility, Chiefs got a flashlight.
Arbiter definitely got the easier side of the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 21, 2012, 01:31:41 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 21, 2012, 12:16:11 AM
One does not, simply, run and gun with strategy.

It worked for me during times of great frustrations. You just got to get mad and say "f**k YOU!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 21, 2012, 01:47:30 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 21, 2012, 01:31:41 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 21, 2012, 12:16:11 AM
One does not, simply, run and gun with strategy.

It worked for me during times of great frustrations. You just got to get mad and say "f**k YOU!"

But where's the strategy part you mentioned? :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 21, 2012, 02:04:29 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 21, 2012, 01:47:30 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 21, 2012, 01:31:41 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 21, 2012, 12:16:11 AM
One does not, simply, run and gun with strategy.

It worked for me during times of great frustrations. You just got to get mad and say "f**k YOU!"

But where's the strategy part you mentioned? :D


Think about where you're going to hit them, and how.

THEN HIT THEM HARD!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 21, 2012, 02:09:40 AM
Boom, headshot!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 21, 2012, 02:11:58 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 21, 2012, 12:17:56 AM
BR and plasma pistol combo is your friend.

Yeah, they are my friends. Trouble is, the Elites that gang up on me aren't :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Jun 21, 2012, 05:07:28 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 21, 2012, 02:04:29 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 21, 2012, 01:47:30 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 21, 2012, 01:31:41 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 21, 2012, 12:16:11 AM
One does not, simply, run and gun with strategy.

It worked for me during times of great frustrations. You just got to get mad and say "f**k YOU!"

But where's the strategy part you mentioned? :D


Think about where you're going to hit them, and how.

THEN HIT THEM HARD!!!

Best strategy to do; freaking unload all your ammo sprinting through hitting targets.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 21, 2012, 06:28:53 PM
I wish I could run right through every area. Elites don't make that easy. I found myself doing that multiple times though in Reach on Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 21, 2012, 08:27:27 PM
Just grab the plasma weapons that they drop, hit them with it, and just drop 'em with bullets once their shields are down. Sounds easy enough, and it is!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 22, 2012, 04:33:24 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A21dOz4n8QE&feature=player_detailpage#t=87s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A21dOz4n8QE&feature=player_detailpage#t=87s)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 22, 2012, 04:37:35 AM
Sgt. Johnson needs to f**king come back, please!!!

Give me a video game where I can either play as, or alongside Sgt. Johnson!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 22, 2012, 04:59:05 AM
Haha! That was good!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2012, 01:42:01 PM
343 Industries talking a bit about Halo 4 (and a brief glimpse of Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk playing it):
http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Halo-4-Behind-Scenes-Video-Please-Whedonites-43892.html (http://www.cinemablend.com/games/Halo-4-Behind-Scenes-Video-Please-Whedonites-43892.html)

And a bit of info on the new enemy type, the Crawlers:
http://www.gamezone.com/products/halo-4/news/halo-4-s-promethean-crawler-detailed (http://www.gamezone.com/products/halo-4/news/halo-4-s-promethean-crawler-detailed)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 23, 2012, 09:56:57 PM
http://forums.halo.xbox.com/yaf_postst74939_Nothing-But-Unbiased-Facts--Updated-06-08-12.aspx (http://forums.halo.xbox.com/yaf_postst74939_Nothing-But-Unbiased-Facts--Updated-06-08-12.aspx)
Pretty useful place, and scattered throughout the pages are posts he makes summing up the news in every sparkcast and update
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 23, 2012, 10:23:20 PM
No brute Shot. That dissapoints me.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 23, 2012, 11:14:27 PM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on Jun 23, 2012, 10:23:20 PM
No brute Shot. That dissapoints me.  :'(

The damn thing never worked!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 23, 2012, 11:20:49 PM
And it never had enough ammo, either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 23, 2012, 11:25:15 PM
Really? I never once had any problems with it. Then again, I'm not a halo pro or something, so maybe I was using it the wrong way. Idunno.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 23, 2012, 11:27:50 PM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on Jun 23, 2012, 11:25:15 PM
Really? I never once had any problems with it. Then again, I'm not a halo pro or something, so maybe I was using it the wrong way. Idunno.

Well I was mostly exaggerating. Most of the time the thing was useless to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2012, 11:32:12 PM
The brute shot wasn't very accurate, but it was one of the most fun weapons in Halo 3, in my opinion.

Speaking of Brutes, I wonder if they, as a species, will appear in Halo 4. Same goes for Drones and Prophets as well. I assume that we'll see Engineers on the planet, since they're Forerunner creations.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 23, 2012, 11:40:56 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2012, 11:32:12 PM
The brute shot wasn't very accurate, but it was one of the most fun weapons in Halo 3, in my opinion.

Speaking of Brutes, I wonder if they, as a species, will appear in Halo 4. Same goes for Drones and Prophets as well. I assume that we'll see Engineers on the planet, since they're Forerunner creations.

Brutes should stay away from Halo 4...those Bug Drones can stay, they would be right at home in the jungle and forest areas and whatnot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2012, 02:17:07 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2012, 11:32:12 PM
The brute shot wasn't very accurate, but it was one of the most fun weapons in Halo 3, in my opinion.
I liked banking it around corners in Halo 2.

...

I want the Halo 2 servers back.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 24, 2012, 02:18:16 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 24, 2012, 02:17:07 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 23, 2012, 11:32:12 PM
The brute shot wasn't very accurate, but it was one of the most fun weapons in Halo 3, in my opinion.
I liked banking it around corners in Halo 2.

...

:'(

Ahh yes, the Brute Shot and Brute Plasma Rifles got me through the last few levels of Halo 2. Would have been screwed without them :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 24, 2012, 07:48:05 AM
I just realized you can make a pretty kickass predator gametype in Halo 4. Prometheans vision, a spartan laser, and a sword are perfect
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Jun 24, 2012, 02:54:58 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 24, 2012, 07:48:05 AM
I just realized you can make a pretty kickass predator gametype in Halo 4. Prometheans vision, a spartan laser, and a sword are perfect

Don't forget about Active Camo! Maybe the person playing as the predator can choose between the two armor abilities.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 24, 2012, 08:38:16 PM
Yeah, or we can change it in the custom options do he can have two.
I'm just happy there's forge, with these new beautiful graphics and a hopefully much more diverse range of maps we can do some cool stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 24, 2012, 09:45:41 PM
Nightmareeeee...Lemme know when you've got Live back. I need a CEA co-op buddy too!  :)

Also - I finished reading Ringworld yesterday. Has anyone else read this "inspiration" for Halo?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 24, 2012, 10:25:11 PM
I have. Fantastic adventure romp through the stars. I really wanna read some of the other books in that series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2012, 01:16:59 AM
Finished Wars today. Decent enough game, but it felt really, really short.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 26, 2012, 01:44:42 AM
I really enjoyed the cinematic cutscenes in Wars, but I agree, it felt short.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2012, 02:26:52 AM
Wars was indeed short, but its a ton of fun. I really enjoyed it.

By the way, great new set Chief!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 26, 2012, 02:43:04 AM
Thanks Nightmare! 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2012, 05:22:12 AM
So I just finished reading Halo Cryptum and I absolutely loved it!

I remember that there was some speculation on these forums a while back that The Didact would be the "Ancient Evil" in Halo 4, but I'm not so sure about that theory. Cryptum spoilers:
Spoiler
The Didact himself died, though his essence lives on in the Forerunner named Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting. But even then, the Didact isn't a villain; he was at war with the humans at one point, but that past is behind him now. I don't see him being the Ancient Evil that threatens the galaxy.

I'd say that the Master Builder is more likely, though I'm not so sure it will be him, either. Then there is the possibility of it being the artificial intelligence called Mendicant Bias. Its appearance in Cryptum was very brief, but also very interesting and left me wanting more of the character.

And then there is one more possibility for the Ancient Evil: The last Precursor.
[close]

I really can't wait to read Glasslands and Primordium now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 26, 2012, 06:04:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2012, 05:22:12 AM
So I just finished reading Halo Cryptum and I absolutely loved it!

I remember that there was some speculation on these forums a while back that The Didact would be the "Ancient Evil" in Halo 4, but I'm not so sure about that theory. Cryptum spoilers:
Spoiler
The Didact himself died, though his essence lives on in the Forerunner named Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting. But even then, the Didact isn't a villain; he was at war with the humans at one point, but that past is behind him now. I don't see him being the Ancient Evil that threatens the galaxy.

I'd say that the Master Builder is more likely, though I'm not so sure it will be him, either. Then there is the possibility of it being the artificial intelligence called Mendicant Bias. Its appearance in Cryptum was very brief, but also very interesting and left me wanting more of the character.

And then there is one more possibility for the Ancient Evil: The last Precursor.
[close]

I really can't wait to read Glasslands and Primordium now!
I don't know if I'm misremembering this but I'm certain Mendicant Bias was the AI Cortana fought in Halo 2 during High Charity as Mendicant Bias was in the Forerunner Dreadnought.
He then gets onto the Ark and if you play the level Halo in Halo 3 on Legendary, Mendicant Bias gives you a message in the terminal,
Spoiler
"And so here at the end of my life, I do once again betray a former master. The path ahead is fraught with peril. But I will do all I can to keep it stable - keep you safe. I'm not so foolish to think this will absolve me of my sins. One life hardly balances billions. But I would have my masters know that I have changed. And you shall be my example."
[close]
so given that he is seeking forgiveness from the Forerunners and is using Chief to deliver the message I hope and doubt he is the ancient evil.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2012, 06:29:45 PM
Wow, I never even caught onto the fact that that was Mendicant Bias (though until reading Cryptum, my Forerunner knowledge was always a bit fuzzy. The Halo 3 terminals went over my head at first).

I'm doing a marathon of the Halo games in chronological order right now, I'm going to have to pay a bit more attention to that this time. I'll give the terminals another read as well. thanks for pointing that out.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 27, 2012, 04:28:42 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 24, 2012, 10:25:11 PM
I have. Fantastic adventure romp through the stars. I really wanna read some of the other books in that series.

I've got #2 on order. I'm glad it wasn't that similar to Halo. I think the only real similarity, beside the Ringworld, is luck and it's importance.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 05:01:44 PM
I have a question to ask regarding the Forerunners, I haven't yet had the opportunity to read the books, but

Spoiler
Are the Forerunners based or the same as the mechanic/organic enemies we see in Halo 4?
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 27, 2012, 05:09:46 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 05:01:44 PM
Spoiler
Are the Forerunners based or the same as the mechanic/organic enemies we see in Halo 4?
[close]

I haven't read the books either, but from my understanding, the Prometheans are/were the Forerunner military.

Might be wrong, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 05:15:57 PM
The Prometheans are indeed the highest ranking class of Forerunner military. The enemeies that we've seen in the Halo 4 demo (the Promethean Knight, Crawler, and Watcher) are not actual, living Prometheans, however. I would think of them as more akin to the Sentinels in the previous games.

We may very well see a living, breathing Forerunner in Halo 4 though. That giant orb that shot up in front of the Chief early on in the demo may be a Cryptum, which is, essentially, a stasis pod for Forerunners who exile themselves into an almost eternal peace, until the pod is opened up by someone from the outside.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 27, 2012, 05:23:27 PM
So it's safe to say that the Forerunner books tie in pretty heavily to Halo 4?

Damn, I need to get started on those myself. The first book in still on the shelf. :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 05:28:04 PM
I just recently read Halo Cryptum and I would say yeah, it probably ties in pretty heavily to Halo 4. And from the spoilers I read about the sequel, Halo Primordium, that one might tie in even more. And then there's the post-Halo 3 novel Halo Glasslands and its upcoming sequel, Halo The Thursday War...I have a lot more reading to do before Halo 4 comes out :D

Quote from: Laufey on Jun 27, 2012, 05:23:27 PM
Damn, I need to get started on those myself. The first book in still on the shelf. :-[

Halo Cryptum is a very fast read, only took me a week to get through, though I probably would have finished even faster if I didn't have such a busy week. Lots of interesting stuff in the book, too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 27, 2012, 05:32:46 PM
I don't remember Cortana fighting another AI in Halo 2 though. Was that something they just mentioned really quick or is my memory of Halo 2 that lacking? :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 05:35:46 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 27, 2012, 05:32:46 PM
I don't remember Cortana fighting another AI in Halo 2 though. Was that something they just mentioned really quick or is my memory of Halo 2 that lacking? :laugh:

I didn't remember it either, but thinking again, maybe when they were in High Charity she briefly mentioned encountering another AI or something. Gonna have to play more attention when I play Halo 2 again.

I did, hoverer, read a synopsis of Halo Contact Harvest (its been a few years since I've read the actual book) and it says that the Covenant did in fact have a
Spoiler
shard of Mendicant Bias on High Charity that the Prophets spoke to
[close]
so it makes sense.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 27, 2012, 05:41:47 PM
Just checked some quotes from Hight Charity in Halo 2.

QuoteCortana: "I'll do what I can to slow the launch sequence, but there's something inside the ship...a presence that's fighting back. For a Covenant construct, it's unusually formidable."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 05:43:08 PM
Well, there it is. I even remember hearing that quote now :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 27, 2012, 05:45:23 PM
Yeah, me too. And I haven't played Halo 2 campaign since before Halo 3 came out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 05:47:54 PM
Wow, that long? You planning on refreshing your memory of the first three before the fourth comes out?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 27, 2012, 05:49:53 PM
If I can convice one of my friends with an X-Box to give it a go, yeah. :laugh:

Or with a little luck, I might have gotten one myself by then. It's not out until November, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 05:56:08 PM
Yep, comes out November 6th, so you definitely have some time :)

I still need to renew my XBox Live, eventually... All of my friends conveniently started getting back into Halo around the time my subscription ended :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:09:07 PM
You think we'll find...

*Spoiler regarding the books*

Spoiler
All the spartans that were put into the Dyson Sphere?
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 06:10:55 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:09:07 PM
You think we'll find...

*Spoiler regarding the books*

Spoiler
All the spartans that were put into the Dyson Sphere?
[close]

From Ghosts of Onyx?
Spoiler
I believe that their story was continued in Halo Glasslands.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 27, 2012, 06:11:01 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 05:56:08 PM
Yep, comes out November 6th, so you definitely have some time :)

I still need to renew my XBox Live, eventually... All of my friends conveniently started getting back into Halo around the time my subscription ended :P

Halo 2 is pretty much the only one I would need to play through again however, though it would be awesome to do a marathon. But I'm feeling pretty up to date on the rest, given recent playthroughs of Reach, CEA and Halo 3.

Quote from: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:09:07 PM
You think we'll find...

*Spoiler regarding the books*

Spoiler
All the spartans that were put into the Dyson Sphere?
[close]

The ones from Ghosts of Onyx?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:12:29 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 06:10:55 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:09:07 PM
You think we'll find...

*Spoiler regarding the books*

Spoiler
All the spartans that were put into the Dyson Sphere?
[close]

From Ghosts of Onyx?
Spoiler
I believe that their story was continued in Halo Glasslands.
[close]
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 27, 2012, 06:11:01 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 05:56:08 PM
Yep, comes out November 6th, so you definitely have some time :)

I still need to renew my XBox Live, eventually... All of my friends conveniently started getting back into Halo around the time my subscription ended :P

Halo 2 is pretty much the only one I would need to play through again however, though it would be awesome to do a marathon. But I'm feeling pretty up to date on the rest, given recent playthroughs of Reach, CEA and Halo 3.

Quote from: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:09:07 PM
You think we'll find...

*Spoiler regarding the books*

Spoiler
All the spartans that were put into the Dyson Sphere?
[close]

The ones from Ghosts of Onyx?

Ah, okay. I have still yet to read Glasslands

Yeah.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 27, 2012, 06:13:40 PM
As NA said, I think their story was continued in Glasslands. Don't really know where that book left them off.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 06:14:32 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 27, 2012, 06:11:01 PM
Halo 2 is pretty much the only one I would need to play through again however, though it would be awesome to do a marathon. But I'm feeling pretty up to date on the rest, given recent playthroughs of Reach, CEA and Halo 3.

When you played CEA, did you watch the Terminals? The 10 that can be found in the game give some cool hints at ancient Forerunner stuff while potentially setting up a bit for Halo 4. And, if you get all 10 of them and input the codes on Halo Waypoint, you get an exclusive 11th Terminal video that bridges the gap between CE and 2 by showing how 343 Guilty Spark made it to the Covenant Heretics in Halo 2 and why the Heretics think the way they do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:17:33 PM
Always makes me smile knowing that there is a survivng Spartan III Sharpshooter in there that has the same name as me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 27, 2012, 06:19:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 06:14:32 PMWhen you played CEA, did you watch the Terminals? The 10 that can be found in the game give some cool hints at ancient Forerunner stuff while potentially setting up a bit for Halo 4. And, if you get all 10 of them and input the codes on Halo Waypoint, you get an exclusive 11th Terminal video that bridges the gap between CE and 2 by showing how 343 Guilty Spark made it to the Covenant Heretics in Halo 2 and why the Heretics think the way they do.

I did watch some of them in the game, but I also watched a video with all of them on YouTube. Really great stuff, bring a lot of interesting background to an already awesome character. And of course, the Forerunners. :)

Quote from: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:17:33 PM
Always makes me smile knowing that there is a survivng Spartan III Sharpshooter in there that has the same name as me.

Who would that be? The only Spartan sniper that comes to mind is named Kelly (I think).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:21:05 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 27, 2012, 06:19:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 27, 2012, 06:14:32 PMWhen you played CEA, did you watch the Terminals? The 10 that can be found in the game give some cool hints at ancient Forerunner stuff while potentially setting up a bit for Halo 4. And, if you get all 10 of them and input the codes on Halo Waypoint, you get an exclusive 11th Terminal video that bridges the gap between CE and 2 by showing how 343 Guilty Spark made it to the Covenant Heretics in Halo 2 and why the Heretics think the way they do.

I did watch some of them in the game, but I also watched a video with all of them on YouTube. Really great stuff, bring a lot of interesting background to an already awesome character. And of course, the Forerunners. :)

Quote from: Vakarian on Jun 27, 2012, 06:17:33 PM
Always makes me smile knowing that there is a survivng Spartan III Sharpshooter in there that has the same name as me.

Who would that be? The only Spartan sniper that comes to mind is named Kelly (I think).

http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Mark (http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Mark)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 28, 2012, 01:09:38 AM
http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/06/new-halo-4-info-blowout-via-expertzone.html (http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/06/new-halo-4-info-blowout-via-expertzone.html)

QuoteHighlights include confirmation there will be 10 new weapons, 2 new vehicles and Spartan Ops will be 50 missions spread over 10 weeks. "Improves support to create organize and track Groups" - Clans?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 01:13:27 AM
Spartan Ops

50 missions


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_m5gqn1htxI1qfx31xo1_500.gif&hash=98b7734026c2d28d463050166c3c93be604d0274)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 28, 2012, 01:29:29 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 01:13:27 AM
Spartan Ops

50 missions


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_m5gqn1htxI1qfx31xo1_500.gif

"This wasn't covered in my training manuals...."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 01:33:10 AM
And now Spartan Ops has been confirmed to be playable in single player! ;D Bring it on, baby! Bring it on!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 28, 2012, 01:35:12 AM
We should squad up for Spartan Ops  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 01:43:00 AM
YES!!!

ShadowPred

Vakarian

we need two more!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 01:45:16 AM
I'll be doing Spartan Ops by myself (just a matter of preference when it comes to story related stuff) the first time 'round, but I'll play with people during replays :)

Also, I'm hoping to have live before June ends, so I can jump back in and start playing Wars, 3 and Reach with people!

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 28, 2012, 02:24:06 AM
Same here. After the first run though, I'll join up with a team.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 28, 2012, 03:18:01 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 27, 2012, 05:41:47 PM
Just checked some quotes from Hight Charity in Halo 2.

QuoteCortana: "I'll do what I can to slow the launch sequence, but there's something inside the ship...a presence that's fighting back. For a Covenant construct, it's unusually formidable."
That was actually a reference to the Gravemind.

And about the Forerunner in stasis... Didact, mang, I'm calling it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 03:22:33 AM
My god. Only Vakarian and I are teaming up right off the bat for Spartan Ops?


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 28, 2012, 03:38:56 AM
No mawf**kin way, I'm up for Spartan Ops, just not Campaign coop right away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 03:50:32 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 28, 2012, 03:18:01 AM
And about the Forerunner in stasis... Didact, mang, I'm calling it.

Have you read the Forerunner books?

Spoiler
Given the ending of Cryptum, it doesn't seem likely that he's the villain. Of course, things could have changed in Primordium.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 04:01:53 AM
Vakarian

ShadowPred

SpaceSweeper

One more!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jun 28, 2012, 04:05:31 AM
Assuming I get the game, I'm in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 28, 2012, 04:05:37 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 03:50:32 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 28, 2012, 03:18:01 AM
And about the Forerunner in stasis... Didact, mang, I'm calling it.

Have you read the Forerunner books?

Spoiler
Given the ending of Cryptum, it doesn't seem likely that he's the villain. Of course, things could have changed in Primordium.
[close]
Yeap.

Spoiler
I think that sphere could have preserved him through the activation, not sure how, but it could be built for that very purpose.

His symbol is also appearing everywhere, flashing on the UNSC Infinity's viewscreens while being pulled into the planet, and flashes in the trailers, including one long shot at the end:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Fb%2Fb4%2FDidact_symbol.jpg&hash=e94f09b4314801f9842e202e0a03231d05d4bb09)

Also, in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Guilty Spark said in the final terminal that some terrifying individual would be awaken and pissed off because of the destruction of I4... followed by a flash of the Didact symbol.

And then there's that dialogue...

"I have long dreamt of this day, Reclaimer"
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 28, 2012, 07:11:16 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 04:01:53 AM
Vakarian

ShadowPred

SpaceSweeper

One more!
I claim this last spot and will challenge any other contender to a battle of wits of they wish to take it!
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jun 28, 2012, 04:05:31 AM
Assuming I get the game, I'm in.
First to build a nuclear generator by dawn wins
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jun 28, 2012, 07:12:52 AM
Pics or it didn't happen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 28, 2012, 07:13:21 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 28, 2012, 07:11:16 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 04:01:53 AM
Vakarian

ShadowPred

SpaceSweeper

One more!
I claim this last spot and will challenge any other contender to a battle of wits of they wish to take it!

Well, shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 28, 2012, 07:14:43 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jun 28, 2012, 07:12:52 AM
Pics or it didn't happen.
I'm banking on the fact that neither of us will do it and I'll win by alphabetical order : D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 07:16:17 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwe3ofk1Yak#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwe3ofk1Yak#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jun 28, 2012, 07:21:21 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 28, 2012, 07:14:43 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jun 28, 2012, 07:12:52 AM
Pics or it didn't happen.
I'm banking on the fact that neither of us will do it and I'll win by alphabetical order : D

Just take it man. You're clearly a lot more interested.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 28, 2012, 07:24:54 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 28, 2012, 03:18:01 AMThat was actually a reference to the Gravemind.

You sure? Since she refers to it as a Covenant structure. I thought they had already encountered Gravemind at that point and as such would recognize him if they came across it again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 28, 2012, 07:29:02 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jun 28, 2012, 07:21:21 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 28, 2012, 07:14:43 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jun 28, 2012, 07:12:52 AM
Pics or it didn't happen.
I'm banking on the fact that neither of us will do it and I'll win by alphabetical order : D

Just take it man. You're clearly a lot more interested.
Thanks, ha, we can all play big team battle in Mp together though, fear not.

*Fitzgerald see's SpaceMarines's post and breathes a sigh of relief*
I fear no man, but that thing... With maple syrup coursing through its veins.
It scares me
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 07:33:24 AM
I can't wait for this. Going to be awesome as hell.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 28, 2012, 07:33:57 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Jun 28, 2012, 07:24:54 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 28, 2012, 03:18:01 AMThat was actually a reference to the Gravemind.

You sure? Since she refers to it as a Covenant structure. I thought they had already encountered Gravemind at that point and as such would recognize him if they came across it again.
I think it's just because she never had to contend against it, and in that moment, she was in direct conflict with him. Which is why she emphasizes on how its unnaturally competent for a Covenant construct.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 07:36:36 AM
Never having read the books. Gravemind seemed like the obvious answer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 28, 2012, 07:44:22 AM
So just as a little food for thought, what stuff would you like them to add to Forge?
I get the feeling they're adding stuff and making it better because it's under wraps right now. All they've done is say its in but give no details.
I'd like to have a real blank map for forging. Forge world was nice but it wasn't entirely a blank canvas. The geometry and lack of flat spaces that weren't inside hindered maps. Foundry was great because it was flat and big enough to do whatever in. I'd also like some sort of copy and paste feature but that would rob a lot of forgers of they're accomplishments so I don't know about that one
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 28, 2012, 07:46:15 AM
Greater variety of textures and aesthetics in the available pieces. Everything in Forge World looked exactly the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jun 28, 2012, 09:19:53 AM
About the Spartan Ops - We'll probably have 2-3 AVPG squad tearin it up. SpaceMarines, Rich, you can be my wingmen any day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 28, 2012, 05:23:10 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 28, 2012, 07:44:22 AM
So just as a little food for thought, what stuff would you like them to add to Forge?
I get the feeling they're adding stuff and making it better because it's under wraps right now. All they've done is say its in but give no details.
I'd like to have a real blank map for forging. Forge world was nice but it wasn't entirely a blank canvas. The geometry and lack of flat spaces that weren't inside hindered maps. Foundry was great because it was flat and big enough to do whatever in. I'd also like some sort of copy and paste feature but that would rob a lot of forgers of they're accomplishments so I don't know about that one

An undo-redo feature. If I had a dime for every time I f**ked somethign up in Forge World, then had to do it all over again, editing the coordinates back to perfection... Gah, it just got annoying.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 05:28:39 PM
I remember hearing some people saying that they would like Kinect to be implemented in Forge. I'm not much of a Forger, and I don't have kinect, but if they do this and it leads to better maps, I'd be a happy player!

I agree with having a blank canvas, maybe something similar to Halo 3's sandbox with the three different layers. Another thing I would like is more in-depth color changing. The red/blue team stuff in Halo Reach was nice, but I think they can implement more to make stuff even more customizable.

And I know this is crazy and far fetched, but I'd love to be able to change the whether. A dark, New Mombasa esque place with rain...yes please!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 28, 2012, 05:38:37 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 05:28:39 PM
And I know this is crazy and far fetched, but I'd love to be able to change the whether. A dark, New Mombasa esque place with rain...yes please!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aaanything.net%2Fwp-content%2Fgallery%2Ffunny-december-start%2Fdr_house_do_want.jpg&hash=e8659b93a68bf74e3c3c73c57d24dd744e4ab6ca)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 05:39:58 PM
Now I'm really in the mood to play ODST again :D Just gotta work my way through Reach, CEA, and the beginning of 2 first :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 28, 2012, 05:40:39 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 05:28:39 PM
And I know this is crazy and far fetched, but I'd love to be able to change the whether. A dark, New Mombasa esque place with rain...yes please!

Hells yeah, that would be great! Dynamic lighting and weather, guh.

Also, just in general, I'd love to have a city-streets, urban combat type multiplayer map. I know that wouldn't fit in with the campaign, but so what. I always love playing in those building-to-building, street-to-street combat maps; room for close-quarters and long-range.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 28, 2012, 05:41:21 PM
I think I must be the only one that didn't really like those dark levels you played as the Rookie in ODST. They never really did anything for me. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 05:43:33 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 28, 2012, 05:40:39 PM
Hells yeah, that would be great! Dynamic lighting and weather, guh.

Also, just in general, I'd love to have a city-streets, urban combat type multiplayer map. I know that wouldn't fit in with the campaign, but so what. I always love playing in those building-to-building, street-to-street combat maps; room for close-quarters and long-range.
I would love it as well. I think the game ships with 10 multiplayer maps, if I recall correctly, and then there are going to be three DLC map packs. Maybe we'll get an urban map at some point.

And if I recall correctly, Frankie did mention that they would be using a lot of dynamic lighting this time around.

Quote from: Laufey on Jun 28, 2012, 05:41:21 PM
I think I must be the only one that didn't really like those dark levels you played as the Rookie in ODST. They never really did anything for me. :-\

Really? That was my favorite part of the game, personally. Found it a nice change of pace from the traditional Halo levels (though I'm very excited to be going back to the roots, in a way, with Halo 4).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 28, 2012, 05:46:08 PM
It might be a different experience, should I ever get the chance to play through it alone. But I felt like I never really got the chance to just walk around and explore when I played with my friend. Seems like the kind of levels where you would want to take things slow and just take in the enviroment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 28, 2012, 05:55:41 PM
Oh, yeah, those are meant to be played alone. The dark, city environment? Fantastic setpiece. Truly makes you feel all alone and isolated.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 28, 2012, 06:48:59 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 28, 2012, 05:55:41 PM
Oh, yeah, those are meant to be played alone. The dark, city environment? Fantastic setpiece. Truly makes you feel all alone and isolated.

The f**king best.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jun 28, 2012, 10:57:40 PM
Playing as the rookie in the dark streets on New Mombassa reminded me of the first time I fell in love with Blade Runner.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: WinterActual on Jun 29, 2012, 12:14:01 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/292413_404205156281824_762081308_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jun 29, 2012, 03:42:20 PM
I'm not sure if that's traced or just a horribly drawn alien and a screen shot of chief run through a few filters.
Either way
"Quick Chief! Up in the air!!!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 29, 2012, 05:53:16 PM
"Fog" skull must be activated.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 29, 2012, 08:20:03 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2012, 05:28:39 PM
And I know this is crazy and far fetched, but I'd love to be able to change the whether. A dark, New Mombasa esque place with rain...yes please!

I like your idea. The Halo series, with the exception of ODST, has been bright and sunny. We need more darkness.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 29, 2012, 11:41:10 PM
Longbow Multi-player Map revealed.



http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-4-multiplayer-map-longbow-introduced/ (http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-4-multiplayer-map-longbow-introduced/)




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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 30, 2012, 02:48:07 PM
Sweet, I was eager to see the first BTB map explored. Saw glimpses of this in videos before, but this really shows its size.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 30, 2012, 11:19:37 PM
So, I'm working my way through Reach again, and on the mission Long Night of Solace, while I was inside the Covenant ship, I noticed the big, holographic projection of Reach. My Prometheus senses kicked in and I decided to stand inside it, made me feel like David :P

In other news, I'm going to be reading Glasslands whenever it comes in the mail; looking forward to that.

Also, I ordered a year of XBox Live and am waiting for that to come in as well. Anyone who plays Halo and isn't already on my friend list, feel free to add me. My gamertag is bstnsx704.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 01, 2012, 03:33:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 30, 2012, 11:19:37 PM
So, I'm working my way through Reach again, and on the mission Long Night of Solace, while I was inside the Covenant ship, I noticed the big, holographic projection of Reach. My Prometheus senses kicked in and I decided to stand inside it, made me feel like David :P

:'( You win, good sir, you win.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 02, 2012, 05:20:18 AM
Played some Halo 2 with a friend. I had forgotten how f**king annoying Jackal snipers were.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 05:23:53 AM
Oh God yes, especially the level (I forget what level it is, but I know you're on the Halo), where you're going down the cliff and they are literally all over the place.

They were pretty annoying in 3 and Reach as well (though in Reach it may just be because of how annoying the new Covenant sniper is).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 02, 2012, 05:26:47 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 05:23:53 AM
Oh God yes, especially the level (I forget what level it is, but I know you're on the Halo), where you're going down the cliff and they are literally all over the place.

I know the place. That's where me and my friend gave up on Legenday a few years ago. Couldn't get past that spot, since the whole thing just started over again when one of us died. That's one of the things I'm glad they got rid of in the rest of the games.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 05:23:53 AMThey were pretty annoying in 3 and Reach as well (though in Reach it may just be because of how annoying the new Covenant sniper is).

The laser beam? Yeah, it's pretty annoying.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 05:28:24 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 02, 2012, 05:26:47 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 05:23:53 AM
Oh God yes, especially the level (I forget what level it is, but I know you're on the Halo), where you're going down the cliff and they are literally all over the place.

I know the place. That's where me and my friend gave up on Legenday a few years ago. Couldn't get past that spot, since the whole thing just started over again when one of us died. That's one of the things I'm glad they got rid of in the rest of the games.

I never played Halo 2 co-op, but are you sure you didn't accidentally have a skull turned on? There's a skull that does that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 02, 2012, 05:29:56 AM
I don't think we collected any skulls for Halo 2. Not that I know of at least.

Someone else played co-op around here and want to shed any light on this? :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 05:33:02 AM
Just looked up the Iron skull effect in Halo 2, looks like that effect happened with or without the skull on when playing on Legendary:

QuoteEffect: When playing co-op, if either player dies the game restarts you at your last checkpoint. The effect resembles the effect already in place on Legendary difficulty, making it a somewhat redundant Skull.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 02, 2012, 05:33:46 AM
Such a cruel thing to put in there. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 02, 2012, 05:54:57 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 05:23:53 AM
Oh God yes, especially the level (I forget what level it is, but I know you're on the Halo), where you're going down the cliff and they are literally all over the place.
Delta Halo. :3

And that part took my quite a few tries on Legendary as well, but that's why I saved the Sniper you get a bit before it for that part. If you can aim roughly at their position and then peek out and shoot fast, they're relatively simple. Its slow, and it takes memorizing where they're all at, but its worth it.

goddammit Olivia Wilde is absurdly gorgeoushot
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 02, 2012, 06:00:06 AM
That level would probably be easier to play through alone.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 02, 2012, 07:26:29 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8me1cD01Lw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8me1cD01Lw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 02, 2012, 08:34:10 AM
Yes! ;D

This can't be released soon enough.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 02:03:35 PM
Oh man, that's just awesome. Now I have another reason to look forward to Comic-Con!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 02, 2012, 07:14:17 PM
Awwwwesome. Can't wait to see more footage.

And, actually, I thought this was fan-made, so when 343 popped up at the end, I was quite surprised.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 07:16:11 PM
I really hope that Mark Rolston appears in the series. Maybe another "bug hunt" will do him some good :D It would be a waste to not use him, actually, after having him in the live action trailer from E3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 02, 2012, 07:17:26 PM
Yeah, man, that would be sweeeet!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 07:19:53 PM
Just looked it up. Seems like his character (Andrew Del Rio) is even going to be in the game:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F%5Bimg%5Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedian.com%2Fimages%2Fthumb%2F2%2F2c%2FInfinity_officer_%2528GTTV_E3_teaser%2529.png%2F640px-Infinity_officer_%2528GTTV_E3_teaser%2529.png&hash=beee37974f888405ee1bd9044b2fb8939218f973)[/img]

He's even rumored to be the main character in the webseries (although, I would assume a different actor would portray him in his younger years).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 02, 2012, 07:22:11 PM
Awesome.

Is there suppose to be a picture there, bru?  :laugh:

Naaaahhh. Throw some good make up on there, and you're ready to rock.  :laugh:  :P  Nah, but that would be really cool seeing him be the main character.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 07:23:05 PM
Messed up the image tag...here you go:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedian.com%2Fimages%2F2%2F2c%2FInfinity_officer_%2528GTTV_E3_teaser%2529.png&hash=db78293eecd7f142019764fc4205ece439971d13)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 02, 2012, 07:24:14 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 07:23:05 PM
Messed up the image tag...here you go:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedian.com%2Fimages%2F2%2F2c%2FInfinity_officer_%2528GTTV_E3_teaser%2529.png&hash=db78293eecd7f142019764fc4205ece439971d13)

Ah. Nice. I take they didn't use his likeness for the character.  Are they going to use his voice for the character?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 07:26:22 PM
Not sure. And that could just be an early version (I don't even know what video the screencap is from). If they want to make him llok like the actor, it shouldn't be too hard. Bungie did a great job making Buck look like Nathan Fillion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 02, 2012, 07:29:16 PM
Yeah, that's very true. And, yeah, I've never seen that screenshot in a video, either. Hopefully he does do the voice, though.

I think for Halo 5, they just need to get Michael Biehn up in there. Yeah, yeah, that would be sweet.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 07:31:08 PM
You know, just make all of the other Colonial Marines Spartan IVs and call it a day :D

And Apone can be the new trilogy's replacement for Sgt. Johnson :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 02, 2012, 07:33:46 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 07:31:08 PM
You know, just make all of the other Colonial Marines Spartan IVs and call it a day :D

And Apone can be the new trilogy's replacement for Sgt. Johnson :P

Yeeaass.  :'(

:laugh: 

OH! Coolbreeze and I had a thought that maybe the ODST's from ODST could return in Halo 4. I think that would be tight!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2012, 07:37:09 PM
I'd love to see them again. I'm sure that there's some way to work them back into the story, and Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk are still playing Halo (they were seen in a video at E3 trying out Halo 4 and hi-fiving each other :D )
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 03, 2012, 08:15:41 AM
That. Is. Awesome.

I just read on IMDb, that Mark Rolston is indeed going to provide the voice of Andrew Del Rio. \m/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: WinterActual on Jul 03, 2012, 01:52:29 PM
Quote"At a minimum, you'll need at least an 8GB USB Flash Drive or an Xbox 360 Hard Drive to play Multiplayer mode in Halo 4," a Halo 4 Xbox.com product page highlights.

Lol the Arcade users are screwed (as always)  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Jul 03, 2012, 02:25:49 PM
Yeah another kick in the nuts! :laugh:  Wonder what could take up so much memory?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 03, 2012, 02:38:03 PM
Probably Spartan Ops, since there are new downloads every week.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 03, 2012, 09:49:20 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Actual on Jul 03, 2012, 01:52:29 PM
Quote"At a minimum, you'll need at least an 8GB USB Flash Drive or an Xbox 360 Hard Drive to play Multiplayer mode in Halo 4," a Halo 4 Xbox.com product page highlights.

Lol the Arcade users are screwed (as always)  ;D

Wow, talk about alienating your customer base. What is this rubbish?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 04, 2012, 02:52:28 AM
... This rubbish is the memory the game takes up. If you've got an old Xbox you've got a problem yeah, but it's not alienating anyone.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 04, 2012, 03:06:49 AM
I'll assume it's not the memory it takes up right off the bat, but it's the space it'll require over time. Either way, I was planning on getting a much larger harddrive than the default one I have at the moment anyway.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2012, 03:19:21 AM
8 GB is about half my hard drive.

Fer f**k's sake...

Guess I hafta get an external one, soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 04, 2012, 03:32:14 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2012, 03:19:21 AM
8 GB is about half my hard drive.
Same, I've got just about the oldest and smallest size, and already deleting shit due to a space overflow.

I was thinking of just getting a larger Xbox 360 one, and transfering my old stuff over into it with either a USB storage device or the transfer cable thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 04, 2012, 03:34:32 AM
If I remember correctly, you can now convert flash drives to work with the XBox. Maybe getting a big enough flash drive would be a cheaper alternative for storage, and then use the hard drive for Halo 4 and other big things like that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 04, 2012, 03:35:03 AM
Got 200 gigs to spare or more, I am safe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 04, 2012, 03:40:29 AM
Same, lol. I barely use mine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 04, 2012, 04:06:12 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 04, 2012, 03:34:32 AM
If I remember correctly, you can now convert flash drives to work with the XBox. Maybe getting a big enough flash drive would be a cheaper alternative for storage, and then use the hard drive for Halo 4 and other big things like that?
That's true, but I've always wanted a ton of space to use, and that 250GB harddrive is looking very tempting... I just feel so damn limited, having to delete stuff like expansions and entire downloadable games to make space for the new. I swear, my whole harddrive is about 10GB.  :-\

It's literally gotten to the point where harddrive space needs to be managed more than money.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2012, 04:07:23 AM
Same. Christ, my goddamn iPod has over 10x that memory.

Good ol' early Xbox. Surprised mine's lasted this long, actually.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 04, 2012, 04:08:54 AM
Hah, yeah. I've gone to ridiculous lengths to maintain this bastard. She's like Galactica now; I'm just giving her a new Cylon FTL drive...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2012, 04:10:52 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH0Ph2Opdbg# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH0Ph2Opdbg#)

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 04, 2012, 04:14:10 AM
My old one was running a lot like Serenity. The disc draw refused to open, hard drive was running out, repeatedly getting 2 red rings (coincidentally just before the Reach beta came out, and then again just after Reach came out).

Needless to say, they took the sky from me, and I was forced to get another :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Jul 04, 2012, 04:59:21 AM
I've been playing through Halo CE anniversary.  I never gave it a chance when I had Halo CE for the original xbox, I remember seeing the first couple of grunts and them making cutesy noises and immediately being turned off to it.  Much better game now that I've progressed further on into the campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2012, 05:04:10 AM
The Grunts are basically the comic relief of the series.

And even then, they're kinda scary looking without the masks. All needle teeth.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 04, 2012, 05:06:00 AM
And they can be pretty vicious in packs, armed with needlers, relentlessly mocking you with their cuteness as they squeeze the life out of you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2012, 05:07:19 AM
Gotta love the ODST and Reach pistols for takin' those lil' bastards out.

Bip, bap, bam.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Jul 04, 2012, 07:27:46 AM
Ah the talk of old Xboxes.  My Arcade looks like Frankenstein, with dual flash drives sticking out the front and the wireless adapter resting on top.

btw, you can use any flash drive (I think), but I think the Xbox-specific ones you get don't have to be 'formatted' which means, on a regular let's say 4 gig flash drive, you'll probably need almost 1 gig to 'format it,' leaving you with 3 gigs and some change.

I've been doing that for years now, but it's getting annoying as hell. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 04, 2012, 07:51:46 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 04, 2012, 04:14:10 AM
My old one was running a lot like Serenity. The disc draw refused to open, hard drive was running out, repeatedly getting 2 red rings (coincidentally just before the Reach beta came out, and then again just after Reach came out).

Needless to say, they took the sky from me, and I was forced to get another :(
You've just described my Xbox to a T :laugh:
All the love for the Arcade Xbox in this thread is fantastic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 04, 2012, 09:41:55 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2012, 05:07:19 AM
Gotta love the ODST and Reach pistols for takin' those lil' bastards out.

Bip, bap, bam.

I prefer the Marksman Rifle, along with the Birthday Skull. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 04, 2012, 10:36:20 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2012, 05:07:19 AM
Gotta love the ODST and Reach pistols for takin' those lil' bastards out.

Bip, bap, bam.

Hahahah. Yeeeeas.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 04, 2012, 04:39:51 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 04, 2012, 09:41:55 AM
I prefer the Marksman Rifle, along with the Birthday Skull. ;D

Nah, I save that one for elites.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 04, 2012, 05:26:18 PM
In Combat Evolved I was actually conserving my pistol for Elites, and blowing through my AR on Grunts :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 05, 2012, 05:22:09 PM
I remember using my AR for everything. At first, that is. I really don't recall using my pistol much until I learned how effective it was as an anti-tank gun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 05, 2012, 07:14:04 PM
The first time a ghost yielded to your pistols unstoppable might, you knew there was no need for any other gun
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 05, 2012, 07:46:36 PM
I used that motherf**ker to shoot down Banshees.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jul 06, 2012, 03:51:59 AM
Halo 2 anniversary edition on the way?
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/ (http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2012, 04:01:16 AM
Ehhh...if they do it, I'll check it out. But I think that the Anniversary treatment was best when they did it tthe first game. Not only were they celebrating 10 years of a classic, but they were celebrating 10 years of Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 06, 2012, 04:05:31 AM
Quote from: Xenokiller on Jul 06, 2012, 03:51:59 AM
Halo 2 anniversary edition on the way?
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/ (http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/)

If this is the only way to get this game back to being online, then do it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2012, 04:07:54 AM
If they do it, it'll probably be a Halo 4 expansion, kind of like how Halo CEA's multiplayer was a Reach expansion. They don't want to split the fanbase.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 06, 2012, 04:31:06 AM
I wouldn't mind getting an updated version of Halo 2. I don't think it's necessary, but I would definitely pick it up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 06, 2012, 07:42:14 AM
Quote from: Xenokiller on Jul 06, 2012, 03:51:59 AM
Halo 2 anniversary edition on the way?
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/ (http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/)

Yeeeeaassss.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 08:24:51 AM
Halo,

A game I never got into because I don't have an Xbox.I played number one.I got a lend off a friend and played through Halo 3,it was pretty f**kin gripping.When the flood appear and crash land and you go to the crater and Arbiter,I didn't know his full story but he was pretty cool.He's like shunned?an Outcast?Wears the ceremonial armor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttvVTrmykFE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttvVTrmykFE#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 06, 2012, 08:48:46 AM
The Arbiter in Halo 2 and 3 was actually the General in command of the Covenant army in Halo 1. The Hierarchy of the Covenant believe him to still be capable, but can never let him rejoin the army, because of his massive failure of protecting the Halo ring. So, the send him in to pretty much die at the start of Halo 2. His mission is to kill a heretic. After he succeeds, he learns that the Covenants great journey ( Igniting the Halo rings) is not what the Hierarchy tells them it is, and tires to overthrow them.

Yeah, I think that about covers it. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 08:51:05 AM
The Heretic is Spartan?The demon?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 06, 2012, 08:53:04 AM
Well, yes, the Covenant believes Master Chief to be a heretic, BUT that's not who he's sent to kill at the first. The Arbiter is sent to kill another creature like himself, an Elite, who discovers the truth about what will happen if they ignite the Halo rings.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 09:20:48 AM
I think Halo is a new game I need to get into,it's that and Assasins creed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 06, 2012, 09:23:32 AM
Quote from: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 09:20:48 AM
I think Halo is a new game I need to get into,it's that and Assasins creed.

Yeah, man, definitely. You missed a great story in Halo 2. Out of all the Halo games, I think it has the best story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 09:27:31 AM
I played Halo 2 with my mate but it was just 2 or 3 levels,never got into it.Its weird,I played the shit out of halo 1 with my mate.Dat last level where it's just flood upon flood,Then when I did have Xbox(got the red ring)I bought Halo 3 and played it but I never went online.I'm an online guy,if it has a good stroy fair enough but It needs online longevity.But I enjoyed halo,the story was pretty bad ass,the Gravemind n shit when you are in the flood shit,that was soo hard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 06, 2012, 09:30:26 AM
Hmmm, really? Maybe you should give it another try, but if you're feeling don't change  :(      :laugh:

Oh, if you're looking for online longevity, Halo created it. People still play Halo 3 online.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 09:39:26 AM
My Xbox broke,I bought it out of money for my 21st then 2 years later it broke,it got the red ring.It was left in a box ready to ship to Microsoft but it was just left there,I didn't care about it becausI bought my new pc and it was pretty godly.My cousin he is a wiz with electronics.I basically gave it to him and he cracked the shit out of it.He fixed it in about 10 minutes all he needed was compressed air and firmware from the net.It's cracked,he downloaded loads of games like Trials and need for speed,all the new titles.Only games he can't crack are ones that need online Reg.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 06, 2012, 09:42:44 AM
Yeah, the good ole red ring. I got that one, too.

I'm pretty sure they've made all the Halo's for PC's.

And, free games - My buddy use to be able to do that...then his sister broke up with the guy he got em from, and he moved away.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 09:45:02 AM
It's easy as f**k man,the newer versions are harder to crack,We're all pirates,PS3 cracked Xbox cracked.Only halo Is on steam and that's number one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 06, 2012, 09:46:55 AM
Yeah, he had to get one of the newer ones, because he couldn't go online with a cracked Xbox.

Really? That seems...odd. Have you thought of just purchasing a physical copy?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 09:52:19 AM
Pyhsical copies went out the window when I got 10mb broadband.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCiageqMHJc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCiageqMHJc#ws)

I'll probebly buy the 720 when it's released but 360 and PS3,nahhhh.They got some cool games though,never played uncharted,heard good shit about it.And last of us,I want.

Don't need a console when I have this puppy.1 grand of raw power.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 06, 2012, 10:24:39 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jul 06, 2012, 04:05:31 AM
Quote from: Xenokiller on Jul 06, 2012, 03:51:59 AM
Halo 2 anniversary edition on the way?
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/ (http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/)

If this is the only way to get this game back to being online, then do it.
The only way to recreate Halo 2 online would to have Halo 2's options. That means dual weilding and Elites, stuff Halo 4... doesn't have. ;-;

I just want them to bring the Halo 2 servers back so I can fap at ridiculous speeds, possibly causing self-inflicted injury.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 06, 2012, 10:28:55 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 06, 2012, 10:24:39 AMI just want them to bring the Halo 2 servers back so I can fap at ridiculous speeds, possibly causing self-inflicted injury.

Dual weilding, of course.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 10:32:52 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 06, 2012, 10:24:39 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jul 06, 2012, 04:05:31 AM
Quote from: Xenokiller on Jul 06, 2012, 03:51:59 AM
Halo 2 anniversary edition on the way?
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/ (http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/)

If this is the only way to get this game back to being online, then do it.
The only way to recreate Halo 2 online would to have Halo 2's options. That means dual weilding and Elites, stuff Halo 4... doesn't have. ;-;

I just want them to bring the Halo 2 servers back so I can fap at ridiculous speeds, possibly causing self-inflicted injury.

Servers?Is halo 2 PC?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 06, 2012, 10:34:42 AM
Quote from: Effectz on Jul 06, 2012, 10:32:52 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 06, 2012, 10:24:39 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jul 06, 2012, 04:05:31 AM
Quote from: Xenokiller on Jul 06, 2012, 03:51:59 AM
Halo 2 anniversary edition on the way?
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/ (http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/rumor-343-studios-working-on-halo-2-anniversary/)

If this is the only way to get this game back to being online, then do it.
The only way to recreate Halo 2 online would to have Halo 2's options. That means dual weilding and Elites, stuff Halo 4... doesn't have. ;-;

I just want them to bring the Halo 2 servers back so I can fap at ridiculous speeds, possibly causing self-inflicted injury.

Servers?Is halo 2 PC?
Well, yeah, there was an apparently pretty bad port back in '06, but I'm still talking about the Xbox version. When they shut the online down, it was still listed as a "Server Shutdown".

Quote from: Laufey on Jul 06, 2012, 10:28:55 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 06, 2012, 10:24:39 AMI just want them to bring the Halo 2 servers back so I can fap at ridiculous speeds, possibly causing self-inflicted injury.

Dual weilding, of course.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 06, 2012, 02:36:02 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Jul 06, 2012, 09:42:44 AM
Yeah, the good ole red ring. I got that one, too.

I'm pretty sure they've made all the Halo's for PC's.

And, free games - My buddy use to be able to do that...then his sister broke up with the guy he got em from, and he moved away.  :laugh:

Only Halo 1 and 2. The rest likely weren't, likely because Halo 2 on PC was a massive failure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 06, 2012, 04:21:55 PM
I love Halo 2 but I don't think there's any need for this, it won't be commemorating anything and will just be an obvious cashgrab.
And if they do this who knows where the f**k they'll stop, next thing they'll be announcing a Halo 3 anniversary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2012, 04:24:36 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 06, 2012, 04:21:55 PM
I love Halo 2 but I don't think there's any need for this, it won't be commemorating anything and will just be an obvious cashgrab.
And if they do this who knows where the f**k they'll stop, next thing they'll be announcing a Halo 3 anniversary.

That's my opinion on it. If they wanted to to Halo 2, what they should have done is put the whole trilogy with updated Reach-styled graphics on the Anniversary disc, and charge the full $60. They could have even skipped out on multiplayer entirely.

Halo CEA was more about commemorating 10 years of Halo than anything else. Halo 2 is an excellent game, and I would get a remake, but I just don't see a need for one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 06, 2012, 04:28:03 PM
Wouldn't be interested in seeing Halo 3 with Reach's graphics engine. At all.

They're pretty similar as it, they've been released on the same console, and it'd just needlessly lessen Halo 3 art direction/style. Halo 2 is the farthest they may go, and I'm not enthused to see what they would to 'replicate' it's multiplayer...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2012, 04:39:18 PM
I don't really see a need to remake 3 either, but from a marketing standpoint, the main trilogy would be the best way to go before Halo 4 comes out.

Honestly, even CEA wasn't necessary, but I thought it was a great love letter to the past ten awesome years of Halo, and a great look ahead at things to come. However cool a potential H2A may be, all it would really be is just another remake...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 06, 2012, 04:41:56 PM
Well, re-painting. Wouldn't call either a remake.

I really hope they don't take the marketing standpoint into consideration. There was a reason it was called Halo Anniversary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 06, 2012, 05:18:39 PM
Guys, remember that it's just a rumour at this point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2012, 04:56:55 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KowLV6uwpFc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KowLV6uwpFc#ws)

Nice, very nice... but does this mean on no on-map weapon pick-ups?  :\

Oh, and my Plasma Pistol is looking beautiful.  >:]

And would you LISTEN to those Melee sounds?! GLO-RI-OUS.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 07, 2012, 05:04:18 PM
HHHHNNNGGG- That was all so awesome!

Personally, I think the ordnance thing is pretty cool. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2012, 05:06:11 PM
So do I, but I just hope it's not there to replace map-based weapon placement. We already know that you can customize start-up weapons, so it leaves me to wonder if this is to give place for power weapons.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 07, 2012, 05:07:02 PM
I think they're trying to take away weapon-spawn camping. If you want a heavy weapon, earn it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2012, 05:07:48 PM
That looks excellent  8)

And nothing in there specifies that there aren't going to be on-map weapons. I'd assume at least certain power weapons to remain on map.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 07, 2012, 06:06:54 PM
Those ordanance drops are only in some playlists, like Infinity slayer, other playlists do have on map weapon pickups.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 07, 2012, 06:52:40 PM
Watching a livestream of RTX, where some people who are part of the Halo 4 developing team are answering some questions about the game. http://www.twitch.tv/rtxlive2 (http://www.twitch.tv/rtxlive2)

EDIT: Well that ended quicker than I thought it would.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2012, 07:07:42 PM
Was there any good info? Any videos?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 07, 2012, 07:26:22 PM
I don't remember if this has been posted or not, and I'm not sure if it warrants a new thread at this point (or if a thread for this already exists; the search feature turned up nothing), but Bungie is working on something new. I'm sure some of you have heard about this Project Destiny thing with Activision, but if not, here's an article.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/05/21/details-on-bungie-39-s-new-project-39-destiny-39-revealed.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/05/21/details-on-bungie-39-s-new-project-39-destiny-39-revealed.aspx)

Now, there are two things that really interest me in this, apart from the four new games in a new sci-fi universe.

The first, is this little tidbit:

QuoteAlso detailed in the contract is that Bungie is potentially working on another Marathon game, which the studio cannot devote no more than 5 percent of its staff to while working under Activision.

The second is this:

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Well, colour me intrigued.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 07, 2012, 07:29:38 PM
Well, that Project Destiny thing is old news. Also Marathon.


Didn't know about Paul though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 07, 2012, 07:36:21 PM
The Marathon thing was new to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 07, 2012, 07:57:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2012, 07:07:42 PM
Was there any good info? Any videos?

Well, they confirmed some things about Forge mode.

There won't be options specifically for weather, but there will be some options similar to really give a different feel to the maps.

And no undo mode, but they've added some features so that it's not as easy to accidentally do something that would need an undo.

Other than that, though, it was mostly just clarification of stuff we already knew.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 07, 2012, 10:02:35 PM
I thought Bungie closed shop, hence why 343 is making Halo 4?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 07, 2012, 10:07:19 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 07, 2012, 10:02:35 PM
I thought Bungie closed shop, hence why 343 is making Halo 4?
Just in regards to Halo games, they are still alive and kicking but working with Activision  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 07, 2012, 10:08:13 PM
So much for good games then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2012, 11:16:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJLhSt8dOjc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJLhSt8dOjc)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 07, 2012, 11:33:48 PM
Well, I had been using Forge Mode to kill time waiting for November...

But after seeing that, it just won't be the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2012, 11:35:52 PM
Haha, I know. I forged a bit in Halo 3 and had fun with it, but I've probably used the system less than 10 times in Reach (despite how much better reach's system is in comparison to 3's, I just never really was any good at it :P )

Honestly, though, this is making me want to start forging again in Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 08, 2012, 12:05:51 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 07, 2012, 10:08:13 PM
So much for good games then.
Yeah, that was the typical attitude until the facts on Activision having next to nothing in terms of input with Bungie's games. It's basically as strict as Bungie makes them and Activision publishes them... without grinding them into a pulp.

[Infinity Ward symbol slowly fades in]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 08, 2012, 02:53:00 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2012, 05:06:11 PM
So do I, but I just hope it's not there to replace map-based weapon placement. We already know that you can customize start-up weapons, so it leaves me to wonder if this is to give place for power weapons.
No, don't worry, there are still spawns including spawns for power weapons. Even in infinity slayer.
From what I can tell from watching gameplay, there are several initial weapon spawns. On the video I saw of Adrift there was one that initially had a rocket launcher and then later had a sword. I also saw another spawn that had a drag grenade (all the players started with only one)
And then in other videos I've seen of vanilla team slayer and such, people would pick up plasma pistols and storm rifles and stuff off the ground around the map.
The infinity slayer drops are just so that a good player can quickly get himself a unique power weapon without having to go to/ wait for a spawn.
This is all sort of speculation based on what I've seen in videos though so ya know, grain of salt I'd guess. Either way it looks really good
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 08, 2012, 05:55:02 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 08, 2012, 12:05:51 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 07, 2012, 10:08:13 PM
So much for good games then.
Yeah, that was the typical attitude until the facts on Activision having next to nothing in terms of input with Bungie's games. It's basically as strict as Bungie makes them and Activision publishes them... without grinding them into a pulp.

[Infinity Ward symbol slowly fades in]

I'm wondering how long that will last. If a publisher thinks it knows better than the developer in terms of what is good, then they'll get involved. EA is one such example.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 08, 2012, 08:28:35 PM
Bungie's contract with them legally states that interference can't happen-- it was their terms, and it a smart move, after whole West-Zampella thing. Activision trying to do otherwise would be a breach of contract and, as I'm sure they now know, a very incredibly stupid move for them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 09, 2012, 11:12:54 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnHPPsQFovY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnHPPsQFovY#ws)

New Forge stuff included. Nothing huge, but the dynamic lighting and select-area effects are cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 11, 2012, 11:06:11 AM
I just bought an X-Box with two controllers for less than $10. Sure, it's not a 360, but at least I will be able to play through Halo 2 again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 11, 2012, 01:17:57 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 11, 2012, 11:06:11 AM
I just bought an X-Box with two controllers for less than $10. Sure, it's not a 360, but at least I will be able to play through Halo 2 again.

Niiiice. Halo 2 alone is worth it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 11, 2012, 01:24:38 PM
That's awesome Lauf! Great price, too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 11, 2012, 02:18:53 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 11, 2012, 11:06:11 AM
I just bought an X-Box with two controllers for less than $10. Sure, it's not a 360, but at least I will be able to play through Halo 2 again.

Maintain that thing well dude. It could be worth something someday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Jul 11, 2012, 07:03:25 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 11, 2012, 02:18:53 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 11, 2012, 11:06:11 AM
I just bought an X-Box with two controllers for less than $10. Sure, it's not a 360, but at least I will be able to play through Halo 2 again.

Maintain that thing well dude. It could be worth something someday.

They're selling them online for 300 dollars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Jul 11, 2012, 08:06:01 PM
No halo 2 anniversary
http://m.ign.com/articles/2012/07/11/is-a-halo-2-hd-remake-on-the-way (http://m.ign.com/articles/2012/07/11/is-a-halo-2-hd-remake-on-the-way)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 11, 2012, 08:39:45 PM
Well they are making Halo 4. Maybe after.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 11, 2012, 09:03:11 PM
I don't see another anniversary Halo game coming until at least after this new trilogy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 12, 2012, 02:51:10 AM
http://ie.ign.com/videos/2012/07/11/halo-4-forward-unto-dawn-live-action-behind-the-scenes (http://ie.ign.com/videos/2012/07/11/halo-4-forward-unto-dawn-live-action-behind-the-scenes)

Looking good.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F7%2F74%2FSilentium_cover.jpg&hash=48da1f27e43faf48796df63a41b24fa444ef883e)
QuoteIn Halo: Cryptum, Greg Bear began a three-book arc set in the era of the Forerunners, the ancient and enigmatic creators and builders of the Halos, which continued in Halo: Primordium. Now, in the last years of the Forerunner empire, chaos rules. The Flood—a horrifying shape-changing parasite—has arrived in force, aided by unexpected allies. Internal strife within the ecumene has desperately weakened Forerunner defenses.

Only the Ur-Didact and the Librarian—a husband and wife pushed into desperate conflict—hold the keys to salvation. Facing the consequences of a mythic tragedy, one of them must now commit the greatest atrocity of all time—to prevent an unmatched evil from dominating the entire universe.
http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/11/Tor-Books-Reveals-Title-Cover-Art-And-Release-Date-of-Third-Halo-Novel-By-Greg-Bear.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/11/Tor-Books-Reveals-Title-Cover-Art-And-Release-Date-of-Third-Halo-Novel-By-Greg-Bear.aspx)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 12, 2012, 03:35:16 AM
Excellent behind the scenes video. Really can't wait for the Comic-Con trailer.

And as for the book, that's a beautiful cover. I'm anticipating this one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Jul 12, 2012, 07:15:58 AM
Halo 2 doesn't have to be anniversary.  They could release it under various different titles to avoid the 10 year anniversary the first one got.

I finally finished the Combat Evolved.  Though I didn't really care for the flood section of the game.  I think they kind of got stuck trying to make the flood scary as well as trying to maintain the action of the covenant parts of the game.  It just kind of dragged when they showed up and felt almost like a different game.  It also made it easier, since all I had to do was run around with the shotgun blasting fools that ran straight at me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 12, 2012, 01:14:39 PM
Beat Halo: Reach last night. Now, I just need to get my hands on a copy of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2012, 03:13:30 AM
After nearly 5 years of service my old Halo 3 Xbox is finally in its death throes, and I wasn't really feeling the Limited edition of Halo 4, so this struck at just the right moment. My brother and I have begun our saving, hopefully by November we can buy it.

http://halo4nation.com/news/halo-4-limited-edition-xbox-360/ (http://halo4nation.com/news/halo-4-limited-edition-xbox-360/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vepariga on Jul 13, 2012, 10:04:44 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3Y8Ws3plI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3Y8Ws3plI#ws)

Halo 4 Live action series,Im not going to lie. I teared up when I saw Chief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 13, 2012, 10:23:41 AM
Sounds like they didn't get the right voice actor for him though. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 13, 2012, 11:20:31 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2012, 03:13:30 AM
After nearly 5 years of service my old Halo 3 Xbox is finally in its death throes, and I wasn't really feeling the Limited edition of Halo 4, so this struck at just the right moment. My brother and I have begun our saving, hopefully by November we can buy it.

http://halo4nation.com/news/halo-4-limited-edition-xbox-360/ (http://halo4nation.com/news/halo-4-limited-edition-xbox-360/)

Oh my gosh! I must has this!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 13, 2012, 02:56:13 PM
Quote from: Vepariga on Jul 13, 2012, 10:04:44 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3Y8Ws3plI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3Y8Ws3plI#ws)

Halo 4 Live action series,Im not going to lie. I teared up when I saw Chief.
Looks great, agree that Chief sounds a bit off, that distress call at the end kinda sounded like Cortana to me.
Also
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fblogs%2FHeadlines%2Fimage.axd%3Fpicture%3D2012%252f7%252f13%252fHalo4_ForwardUntoDawn_KeyArt_11x17_Final.jpg&hash=df896fb0aec14bbaaedf270a71c1006aa8d5a818)

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2012, 03:13:30 AM
After nearly 5 years of service my old Halo 3 Xbox is finally in its death throes, and I wasn't really feeling the Limited edition of Halo 4, so this struck at just the right moment. My brother and I have begun our saving, hopefully by November we can buy it.

http://halo4nation.com/news/halo-4-limited-edition-xbox-360/ (http://halo4nation.com/news/halo-4-limited-edition-xbox-360/)
Hmm idea is sound but it looks like somebody vomited a rainbow on it, wonder what the unique dlc will be.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2012, 04:28:46 PM
Rainbows usually have more than 3 colors ;)

And chief sounds "off" because he's younger, they got the right voice actor but he isn't doing as gravely a voice because here chief is... I think about 20, maybe younger, and in Halo he's nearly 41.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Jul 13, 2012, 04:30:45 PM
Dat Xbox...

I want.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 13, 2012, 05:09:14 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 13, 2012, 02:56:13 PM(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fblogs%2FHeadlines%2Fimage.axd%3Fpicture%3D2012%252f7%252f13%252fHalo4_ForwardUntoDawn_KeyArt_11x17_Final.jpg&hash=df896fb0aec14bbaaedf270a71c1006aa8d5a818)
:o

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2012, 04:28:46 PMAnd chief sounds "off" because he's younger, they got the right voice actor but he isn't doing as gravely a voice because here chief is... I think about 20, maybe younger, and in Halo he's nearly 41.
Oh, that makes sense.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2012, 06:00:18 PM
Ah wait, I stand sort of corrected. In 343's podcast they said that us his voice is different because he's younger, but it turns out Steve Downs isn't doing the young voice, it's someone else.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2012, 06:23:03 PM
I don't understand why they don't just use Steve Downes. Felt the same watching Halo Legends. I mean, I get that he's supposed to be younger, but Downes is Master Chief.

Still, the series looks great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 13, 2012, 06:29:08 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 13, 2012, 06:23:03 PM
I don't understand why they don't just use Steve Downes. Felt the same watching Halo Legends. I mean, I get that he's supposed to be younger, but Downes is Master Chief.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. His voice isn't going to change much in those twenty years, especially considering there's not even a tonal similarity here. I guess they were just going for giving the role more to Daniel Cudmore, seeing as he's doing the body work.

...Still doesn't logically make much sense. I heard Jen Taylor at toward the end of the trailer though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2012, 06:32:48 PM
Why would it not change in those 20 years?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 13, 2012, 06:35:05 PM
The tone of voice does change in those 20 years for a lot of people.

But yeah, they should have just gotten Downes to do the voice. If Kevin Conroy can do the voice for young Bruce Wayne as he has in the past, Downes should be able to do the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 13, 2012, 06:37:11 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2012, 06:32:48 PM
Why would it not change in those 20 years?
Obviously, minor things would, but overall, it'd still be recognizable from his voice previously. It's not like we're going back to his teenaged years here.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 13, 2012, 06:44:06 PM
We kind of are, 20 years is an approximation I think, I'd have to go listen to the spark cast again and see if they explicitly say he's 20, but it said in the books that when he was 14 he looked like an 18 year old olympic athlete, so I think he could be 18 or 19 during this.
And even if it wouldn't change that much naturally, his voice might change due to the fact it's 20 years of pure combat. They literally freeze the guy and only unfreeze him to fight :laugh:

One way or the other, Steve Downes didn't do the voice for him in this series, that won't change, an it kind of sucks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 14, 2012, 02:27:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBg9DypNb9M#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBg9DypNb9M#ws)

A look at the armoury, mainly shows helmets.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 14, 2012, 05:10:44 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 14, 2012, 02:27:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBg9DypNb9M#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBg9DypNb9M#ws)

A look at the armoury, mainly shows helmets.

The final helmet they showed is all I was looking for...goooooooood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 14, 2012, 06:03:22 PM
Quote from: Vepariga on Jul 13, 2012, 10:04:44 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3Y8Ws3plI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3Y8Ws3plI#ws)

Halo 4 Live action series,Im not going to lie. I teared up when I saw Chief.

Ok trailer. The actors looked a bit wooden if I'm to be honest.

And for those of you wondering why Downes isn't playing Chief. That's because he's a voice actor. Not too many voice actors play live action because they aren't always trained for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 14, 2012, 06:08:22 PM
We weren't wondering why he wasn't in the suit, just why he isn't providing the voice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 14, 2012, 06:34:07 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jul 14, 2012, 06:03:22 PM
Quote from: Vepariga on Jul 13, 2012, 10:04:44 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3Y8Ws3plI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3Y8Ws3plI#ws)

Halo 4 Live action series,Im not going to lie. I teared up when I saw Chief.

Ok trailer. The actors looked a bit wooden if I'm to be honest.

And for those of you wondering why Downes isn't playing Chief. That's because he's a voice actor. Not too many voice actors play live action because they aren't always trained for it.


Doom...that's not...ah, f**k it...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 14, 2012, 06:40:53 PM
It would cost extra. Since he's been doing the voice for so long, he likely charges a higher rate than this crew could afford.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 15, 2012, 01:52:48 AM
Cutscene shown at Comic-con
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhc2l6XzuDo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhc2l6XzuDo#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 15, 2012, 01:53:52 AM
Must...not...watch...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 15, 2012, 01:55:05 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 15, 2012, 01:52:48 AM
Cutscene shown at Comic-con
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhc2l6XzuDo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhc2l6XzuDo#ws)

OH SHIT!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 15, 2012, 02:09:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 15, 2012, 01:53:52 AM
Must...not...watch...
Resist comrade! We can resist!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 15, 2012, 02:11:12 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 15, 2012, 02:09:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 15, 2012, 01:53:52 AM
Must...not...watch...
Resist comrade! We can resist!
We'll hide in a bunker!

No, screw that. We're going to need a whole Shield World!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 15, 2012, 02:20:15 AM
Don't worry it's blurry as shit and just shows a bit of conflict between Chief and Del Rio, nothing too spoilery I'd say.
Cortanas rampant part from the trailers at the end too.
The cutscene's just to show off their mo-cap acting.
Spoiler
Did I say too much?
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 15, 2012, 02:21:48 AM
Too bad, we want nothing of it!
I want to give 343 the best and most fair chance I can, which means going in 100% free of story knowledge besides E3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 15, 2012, 02:22:45 AM
/\ This.

Sadly, I feat I may already know too much for that.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 15, 2012, 02:24:21 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 15, 2012, 02:21:48 AM
Too bad, we want nothing of it!
I want to give 343 the best and most fair chance I can, which means going in 100% free of story knowledge besides E3

Same. That what I did for Reach as well. Actually, I don't think I even watched the Reach E3 stuff, because my XBox was broken and I didn't want to make myself sad.

The closest I'm going to story-related material is the recent books, but that's only to enhance my enjoyment of Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 15, 2012, 09:04:04 AM
I can't sleep so I bring news from the land called "343 forums"
At comic con they announced a few changes, this video shows most of them actually
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Yf1SzNzD4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95Yf1SzNzD4#)
So yeah, the flag carrier gets a pistol to defend himself and not make you helpless when trying to score a point, and there are now objective based assassinations. The other thing they said is that, to balance you starting with it and help stop the noob combo a bit, they nerfed the plasma pistols tracking at long range.

They also said they're revamping CTF completely, which is good because it's a criminally underplayed type.
That's about it me thinks
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 15, 2012, 05:51:29 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jul 15, 2012, 01:52:48 AM
Cutscene shown at Comic-con
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhc2l6XzuDo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dhc2l6XzuDo#ws)

Nice to know Cortana isn't screaming at Chief after all. That's what I figured was going to happen when it was shown in the first E3 footage.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 15, 2012, 08:52:38 PM
QuoteSo yeah, the flag carrier gets a pistol to defend himself

Cool
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 16, 2012, 06:15:52 AM
Great in-depth walkthrough of Multiplayer from Adam Kovic & Matty D of Inside Gaming:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqeQgJfRanA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqeQgJfRanA#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcJx0f-lXBE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcJx0f-lXBE#ws)

Keep in mind that they're trying to display new features as opposed to playing well.

Noting how the player in-game animation is much smoother than previous Halo games and I love it. That's the result of having a Rockstar Games veteran on the animation team.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2012, 07:15:08 AM
I'm a little annoyed by the way they can't say Promethean :laugh:
And the thruster doesnt have a "flash bang" ability, at all. The flash is the physical thrusters but it doesnt blind people.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 16, 2012, 07:21:59 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2012, 07:15:08 AM
I'm a little annoyed by the way they can't say Promethean :laugh:
Haha, yeah, Protheans (as they say) are the ancient race from Mass Effect that fill the same basic role as Forerunners do in Halo, so there's a bit of confusion there.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2012, 07:15:08 AM
And the thruster doesnt have a "flash bang" ability, at all. The flash is the physical thrusters but it doesnt blind people.
I guess the people they used the Thruster around just suck ass then.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 16, 2012, 07:30:16 AM
QuoteNoting how the player in-game animation is much smoother than previous Halo games

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_m5gqn1htxI1qfx31xo1_500.gif&hash=98b7734026c2d28d463050166c3c93be604d0274)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2012, 07:32:28 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 16, 2012, 07:21:59 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2012, 07:15:08 AM
I'm a little annoyed by the way they can't say Promethean :laugh:
Haha, yeah, Protheans (as they say) are the ancient race from Mass Effect that fill the same basic role as Forerunners do in Halo, so there's a bit of confusion there.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2012, 07:15:08 AM
And the thruster doesnt have a "flash bang" ability, at all. The flash is the physical thrusters but it doesnt blind people.
I guess the people they used the Thruster around just suck ass then.  :laugh:
That one guy that backed into the wall did :laugh:
The other guy just got assassinated right after.

I did like them showing off the other weapons and such but they forgot to use the hologram, which is something I wanted to see. I'm interested in it because if it actually absorbs shots, and doesn't have bullets to through it, you could stick it with the launcher and send it forward for the ultimate suicide bombing
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 16, 2012, 06:09:24 PM
Is anyone else still knocking out the Reach Challenges? Exodus LASO was pretty fun this weekend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 16, 2012, 06:15:07 PM
I am, I usually end up doing only the campaign and multiplayer ones
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 16, 2012, 06:17:03 PM
I don't ever sign on with the intentions of completing the challenges (mostly because I don't use my XBox all too much), but if they are applicable in the gametype I'm playing, I'll certainly try to obtain them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jul 16, 2012, 06:27:59 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 16, 2012, 06:09:24 PM
Is anyone else still knocking out the Reach Challenges? Exodus LASO was pretty fun this weekend.

I thought that challenge wasn't worth it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 16, 2012, 09:24:49 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 16, 2012, 06:17:03 PM
I don't ever sign on with the intentions of completing the challenges (mostly because I don't use my XBox all too much), but if they are applicable in the gametype I'm playing, I'll certainly try to obtain them.

Same. Some of them I just say "the heck with it" because I can't be arsed with their requirements.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 16, 2012, 09:58:10 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Jul 16, 2012, 06:27:59 PM
I thought that challenge wasn't worth it.
I usually feel the same about LASO challenges, but I had an hour or two to kill. One thing I do know is that I'll never "Ride The Wave."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 20, 2012, 11:46:35 PM
I read a few of the Halo books on my recent trip to the mountains. Thought I'd share some of my thoughts on them.

Halo: The Fall of Reach by Eric Nylund

This book was... alright. The introduction mentioned that it was written in four months, and you can tell. It's good considering that timespan, but it really needed some more polishing. I loved seeing the origins of the SPARTAN IIs, and of John specifically (gave me a real Ender's Game vibe). There was greatness in this, and the story was fantastic (as a Halo fan), but the prose itself just wasn't quite there. It certainly didn't help that I'd just read Hemingway right before.

Halo: The Flood by William C. Dietz

Ugh. This was just... boring. Rather poorly written, I found, retreading very familiar territory. I liked the parts following the Covenant forces on Installation 04, and the rest of the marine and navy forces on Halo, but the parts following the Chief were just terrible. The killing constant waves of enemies works very well in a game, but is incredibly uninteresting to read about. The extra stuff did make up for that to an extent, and the Adjunct section at the end had some fantastic stories in it, but overall, this was not a very good book.

Halo: First Strike by Eric Nylund

Now this is what I expected from a Halo book. Great characters, an exciting story, well written prose. This was all that I had hoped for. Even ignoring this as a Halo tie-in, this was just a damn good novel in its own right. This is what I felt The Fall of Reach could have been if it had been given more time. Perfect book to fill in the gap between Halo 1 and 2.

Halo: Ghosts of Onyx by Eric Nylund

First Strike gave me what I wanted out of a Halo book; this went far, far beyond that. This was a deeply engrossing tale. I found myself rooting for everyone in this; both the Spartans and the Covenant. I didn't want to see either side lose. I was saddened by events happening, by what occurred to these characters. This was a very emotional tale, with some great sci-fi as well. I was surprised by just how great this novel wound up being.


Overall, out of these four books, my favourite parts were from the perspectives of the Covenant and ONI. One of my favourite aspects is that the UNSC isn't painted in a completely favourable light. In the games, pretty much all you see is that the UNSC = good guys. Here, you get a glimpse at some of their unsavoury actions, terrible deeds, the iron fist that they used to rule over the Outer Colonies. I loved the black and white from the games getting a little mixed, confusing things into shades of grey.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 21, 2012, 12:10:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 20, 2012, 11:46:35 PM
Halo: Ghosts of Onyx by Eric Nylund

First Strike gave me what I wanted out of a Halo book; this went far, far beyond that. This was a deeply engrossing tale. I found myself rooting for everyone in this; both the Spartans and the Covenant. I didn't want to see either side lose. I was saddened by events happening, by what occurred to these characters. This was a very emotional tale, with some great sci-fi as well. I was surprised by just how great this novel wound up being.

You should read Glasslands when you get the chance. It follows up from Ghosts of onyx, and it a great read, in my opinion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 21, 2012, 12:29:06 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 20, 2012, 11:46:35 PM
Halo: The Flood by William C. Dietz

Ugh. This was just... boring. Rather poorly written, I found, retreading very familiar territory. I liked the parts following the Covenant forces on Installation 04, and the rest of the marine and navy forces on Halo, but the parts following the Chief were just terrible. The killing constant waves of enemies works very well in a game, but is incredibly uninteresting to read about. The extra stuff did make up for that to an extent, and the Adjunct section at the end had some fantastic stories in it, but overall, this was not a very good book.

I got rid of it after getting halfway through the first chapter. It felt like it was written by a 12-year old.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 21, 2012, 05:07:17 AM
When I think of The Flood, I think of the Covenant stuff, and how I was more engrossed in that than anything else. It's too bad, really, that the entire story wasn't just based around Zamamee and Yayap.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 21, 2012, 05:26:54 AM
Yeah, I hated the Chief aspects of The Flood. It was all very bland from what I remember. The other stuff was really cool though.

I myself loved Fall of Reach, and agree completely with your thoughts on First Strike and Ghosts of Onyx. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the next one, Contact Harvest!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 21, 2012, 06:58:40 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 21, 2012, 05:07:17 AM
When I think of The Flood, I think of the Covenant stuff, and how I was more engrossed in that than anything else. It's too bad, really, that the entire story wasn't just based around Zamamee and Yayap.

Yeah, that was the best shit, right there. Why devote significant portions of the book to things we've already seen, told in a medium much better suited for them? (Although, I did rather like the addition of the first Reclaimer.) Didn't mind finding out about Alpha Base, either, and I thought the introduction to the Flood was handled rather well, but Dietz just does not seem like a professional author. Goddamn.

The stuff in the Adjunct almost made it worth it, though.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 21, 2012, 05:26:54 AM
I myself loved Fall of Reach, and agree completely with your thoughts on First Strike and Ghosts of Onyx. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on the next one, Contact Harvest!

That one's gonna wait for a bit, I think. For one thing, don't have my hands on a copy of that at the moment. Also, just started reading some Tolkien, which'll have me occupied for awhile.

I am looking forward to reading the Halsey journals. Really wanna get these contradictions fixed up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 21, 2012, 02:24:39 PM
Oh, Halsey's Journal is excellent. I bought it on ebay (only other way to get it was with the expensive version of Reach) and found it to be well worth it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 23, 2012, 02:48:45 PM
A look at the Halo 4 jackals, look like mini godzillas to me.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FoGvnl.png&hash=6a5686c965a771ecb9d288b56f1a1c2787f49049)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FsO60r.png&hash=b83fb8fd6833a4d68882f7e9097947598c3ff63e)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLNkZm.png&hash=8106bc5678203621510c3c8e4487ae8a574a7caf)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaNOiA.png&hash=1201fff5107c40ddec1cb1443b3222a05f07fe09)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FBWF5h.png&hash=913bb11a9abe19f86eb19914cb7a8547fe481bd7)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 23, 2012, 03:08:56 PM
They really do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2012, 03:36:54 PM
I wonder it there's going to be an in-universe reason why the Grunts and Jackals look so different?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 23, 2012, 04:45:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2012, 03:36:54 PM
I wonder it there's going to be an in-universe reason why the Grunts and Jackals look so different?

I doubt it, seems more like Aesthetic purposes to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 23, 2012, 06:40:54 PM
Kinda reminds me of a Skirmisher. They had much shorter snouts and thicker necks than the other common Kig-yar, so maybe that's what 343 based them on more.

I could easily see one of them wearing a helmet like this. (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages2.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20100616214434%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F4%2F45%2FHReach_-_Skirmisher.png&hash=5fdab522a424be06d81e14664961d85b9a9cb3d3)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 24, 2012, 06:50:45 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2012, 03:36:54 PM
I wonder it there's going to be an in-universe reason why the Grunts and Jackals look so different?
They've said that we've only ever scratched the surface of how the species look, such as how different races of human can look different.
But aside from that, a lot of fans (judging from the pictures Elites and Grunts) have speculated that these are a group of rouges, detached entirely from the Covenant. Thus why there are elites and their armor is so different.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 26, 2012, 06:02:07 PM
I know I'm pretty late on this subject, but...I f**king HATE ARMOR LOOOCKKK! Drives me crazy. I'm so glad they decided to take it out in Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 26, 2012, 09:48:52 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Jul 26, 2012, 06:02:07 PM
I know I'm pretty late on this subject, but...I f**king HATE ARMOR LOOOCKKK! Drives me crazy. I'm so glad they decided to take it out in Halo 4.

Armor lock sucks because it is useless.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 26, 2012, 09:51:09 PM
Useless? I find that hard to believe, it's saved my ass a lot. It's usually only useless if you expect it to be overpowered like some people claim.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 26, 2012, 09:53:27 PM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on Jul 26, 2012, 09:51:09 PM
Useless? I find that hard to believe, it's saved my ass a lot. It's usually only useless if you expect it to be overpowered like some people claim.


I never had need for it. Every time an enemy uses it against me, it sucks to be them because all I have to do is wait before shooting them up again and scoring a point. I really don't see how it can save anyone when it looks to me that it just f**ks over the user. Only speaking on experience because the only time I have ever seen it work was when my brother used it, but that was way back during the first week of the game's release.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 26, 2012, 09:56:44 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jul 26, 2012, 09:53:27 PM
Quote from: Jayden the Omnipotent on Jul 26, 2012, 09:51:09 PM
Useless? I find that hard to believe, it's saved my ass a lot. It's usually only useless if you expect it to be overpowered like some people claim.


I never had need for it. Every time an enemy uses it against me, it sucks to be them because all I have to do is wait before shooting them up again and scoring a point. I really don't see how it can save anyone when it looks to me that it just f**ks over the user. Only speaking on experience because the only time I have ever seen it work was when my brother used it, but that was way back during the first week of the game's release.

That's likely because Armor Lock should be mainly used to combat being splattered by vehicles. A lot of people try to use it in combat against other players, though, and yeah. That kind of backfires.

There are ways to use it against players, but most of the time it requires set circumstances and isn't exactly a viable replacement for knowing how to fight an enemy without armor lock.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 26, 2012, 09:57:51 PM
Now that we're talking armor lock, I wonder if it was ever used against a Tank, or a Wraith?

To YOUTUBE!

The answer is yes, but not in the way I would like it to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 26, 2012, 10:02:08 PM
Armor Lock is also great for when you get stuck with a plasma grenade.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 27, 2012, 12:13:19 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Jul 26, 2012, 10:02:08 PM
Armor Lock is also great for when you get stuck with a plasma grenade.

I think they removed that. There was talk that it was going to be removed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jul 27, 2012, 12:14:57 AM
Why? I liked it, it really reflected myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 27, 2012, 12:16:54 AM
I have no idea if they ever went through with it. All I remember was watching it on that Halo bullshit they have where you can check your stats and watch videos and things like that. People cheered of course.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 27, 2012, 02:23:43 AM
Yeah, they fixed the anti-Sticky thing with the Anniversary title update. Also, if you use Armor Lock against a boosting Wraith, you can get that thing in flames.

I don't use Armor Lock because I suck at timing it, and most people do. Some people though, know how to use it properly and go in and out of it at the perfect time-- not when their health is at a tiny fraction and they're bound to be killed immediately when coming out, or in the middle of an open area. Those people that know how to use it make it very frustrating, because you're bound to be finished off by a teammate of theirs in the hangtime, or they've got a power weapon on hand and are going to use it the second they exit the Lock.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Jul 27, 2012, 03:37:37 AM
I played Halo reach for the first time tonight,played the shit out of it.The last level I lasted about half an hour just killing shit but when you die,you see your Helmet wither and rust and Master Chief steps on the planet,I sighed with orgasmic glee.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 27, 2012, 04:13:35 AM
Was that half an hour before or after you shot down the Covenant ship with the railgun?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 27, 2012, 01:00:16 PM
Quote from: Effectz on Jul 27, 2012, 03:37:37 AM
I played Halo reach for the first time tonight,played the shit out of it.The last level I lasted about half an hour just killing shit but when you die,you see your Helmet wither and rust and Master Chief steps on the planet,I sighed with orgasmic glee.

But...Master Chief doesn't step out onto the planet...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Jul 27, 2012, 04:15:23 PM
Shadow, the other guy, I have played against some f**king Armor Locking pros the past few days. Like, shit, these guys new how to be giant pussies. Throw grenade, armor lock, throw grenade, back to armor lock. Just, f**k, it was so annoying.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 27, 2012, 04:39:18 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Jul 27, 2012, 04:15:23 PM
Shadow, the other guy, I have played against some f**king Armor Locking pros the past few days. Like, shit, these guys new how to be giant pussies. Throw grenade, armor lock, throw grenade, back to armor lock. Just, f**k, it was so annoying.

Piece of shit armor lock!

Pointless "ACCOLADES" trailer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH4SxywXakg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH4SxywXakg#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 27, 2012, 06:13:15 PM
Which reminds me, I still have to pre order...

And finish reading Glasslands...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 27, 2012, 11:15:37 PM
All the new weapons in Halo 4 have been shown it seems http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/07/all-10-new-halo-4-weapons-discovered-or.html (http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/07/all-10-new-halo-4-weapons-discovered-or.html)

The cover of the Halo 4 artbook has been released as well.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FgsT1r.jpg&hash=3e25df807dd1a045c7f32f1e6bc97bcf625616fb)

And I guess Sideshow are now making Halo stuff too.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1075.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw437%2FCollector-dutch%2F070912masterchief-tease.jpg&hash=e0c71a677f94cc88606547c5104d0edf9e07e1f9)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 27, 2012, 11:21:24 PM
I want ALL the Promethean weapons!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 28, 2012, 03:04:55 AM
That art is beautiful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jul 29, 2012, 06:35:41 PM
All the use of the pronoun "Promethean"...do I smell an Alien crossover fan fic in the future?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 29, 2012, 06:37:23 PM
Why not? There's been countless images of Master Chief taking on Aliens already :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 29, 2012, 06:45:09 PM
Started up Anniversary the other day. Very well done. I love the updated visuals (apart from the updated look of the ring; seriously, what the f**k is up with that?), although the lip-synching looks really, really awkward in the cutscenes. The Terminals are a fantastic addition as well. I've always loved Guilty Spark, and it's nice to get a bit more of his character.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 30, 2012, 03:00:57 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 29, 2012, 06:45:09 PM
Started up Anniversary the other day. Very well done. I love the updated visuals (apart from the updated look of the ring; seriously, what the f**k is up with that?), although the lip-synching looks really, really awkward in the cutscenes. The Terminals are a fantastic addition as well. I've always loved Guilty Spark, and it's nice to get a bit more of his character.

Well this is all I needed to know NOT to buy it. Nitpicking, yes, but more Guilty Spark is enough to turn me away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 30, 2012, 03:07:15 AM
Really? Guilty Spark is one of my favorite characters. He has such an interesting story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 30, 2012, 03:09:51 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 30, 2012, 03:07:15 AM
Really? Guilty Spark is one of my favorite characters. He has such an interesting story.

Guilty Spark was really the biggest annoyance next to the flood for me. I honestly hated that bastard so damn much. To make a long story short, I was f**king happy when I got to kill it in Halo 3. I hope to hell that I never encounter that thing again.

And about the story of Guilty Spark, I guess you can say it was interesting, but the games gave away as much as it could for me to piece it all together. All in all, I hold on to the idea that it was just a thing doing its job, IF there really is much more to it than that, even at a basic level, I honestly could not care less.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2012, 03:21:38 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jul 30, 2012, 03:00:57 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 29, 2012, 06:45:09 PM
Started up Anniversary the other day. Very well done. I love the updated visuals (apart from the updated look of the ring; seriously, what the f**k is up with that?), although the lip-synching looks really, really awkward in the cutscenes. The Terminals are a fantastic addition as well. I've always loved Guilty Spark, and it's nice to get a bit more of his character.

Well this is all I needed to know NOT to buy it. Nitpicking, yes, but more Guilty Spark is enough to turn me away.
Those pieces are optional.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 30, 2012, 03:25:07 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2012, 03:21:38 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Jul 30, 2012, 03:00:57 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 29, 2012, 06:45:09 PM
Started up Anniversary the other day. Very well done. I love the updated visuals (apart from the updated look of the ring; seriously, what the f**k is up with that?), although the lip-synching looks really, really awkward in the cutscenes. The Terminals are a fantastic addition as well. I've always loved Guilty Spark, and it's nice to get a bit more of his character.

Well this is all I needed to know NOT to buy it. Nitpicking, yes, but more Guilty Spark is enough to turn me away.
Those pieces are optional.

ALL of the terminals are about 343 Guilty Spark?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2012, 03:31:23 AM
Well, they're about the Flood and Forerunners, but they're told through him.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 30, 2012, 03:34:00 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2012, 03:31:23 AM
Well, they're about the Flood and Forerunners, but they're told through him.

Well....I'm sure I gathered all the info I needed in all the games before the anniversary edition was made. Unless of course there is real crucial info that I NEED to know.

Is there?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2012, 03:36:38 AM
It kinda leads right into Halo 4 with the story it tells, so I'd pretty much say it's crutial if you plan on getting Halo 4. Not that you'd be exactly lost, but it gives a lot of insight to what we're gonna be getting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 30, 2012, 03:42:00 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 30, 2012, 03:36:38 AM
It kinda leads right into Halo 4 with the story it tells, so I'd pretty much say it's crutial if you plan on getting Halo 4. Not that you'd be exactly lost, but it gives a lot of insight to what we're gonna be getting.

Well, I'll just rather stay with what I have. There's really no reason for me to even watch these terminals at all if they end up prepping me up for Halo 4, which seems unnecessary to me. The terminals really where a BIG part of me wanting to even buy this, but if this is all they do then I'm out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 07, 2012, 08:49:44 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO0iZO1B9GA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO0iZO1B9GA#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 07, 2012, 08:51:23 PM
Aww, its still only four shots.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 07, 2012, 08:53:45 PM
Like it should be.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 07, 2012, 10:11:40 PM
Sounds good, looks good and shoots good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 07, 2012, 11:57:43 PM
The Spartan Laser sounds amazing... but the Sniper... not so much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 08, 2012, 12:04:46 AM
Agree completely. Something was just... off while I was listening to it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 08, 2012, 01:43:02 AM
It doesn't have the echoing blast effect of the previous rifles. I miss it too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Aug 08, 2012, 02:05:37 AM
I kinda like the new sound, actually.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 08, 2012, 04:42:53 PM
The weapons ins Halo change sound effects so many damn times that I don't have a problem with it at all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:06:13 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Oh, what the f**k, Brutes? Really? Jesus...f**king lame.

Ah, well I'll just take out my anger on them for being so lame.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:08:04 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:06:13 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Oh, what the f**k, Brutes? Really? Jesus...f**king lame.

Ah, well I'll just take out my anger on them for being so lame.

Lolz...they better than the Flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Aug 09, 2012, 01:08:39 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Dat. Beard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:11:33 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:08:04 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:06:13 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Oh, what the f**k, Brutes? Really? Jesus...f**king lame.

Ah, well I'll just take out my anger on them for being so lame.

Lolz...they better than the Flood.

You speak the f**king truth. Yes, I welcome the Brutes, best appreciate this before 343 decides to unleash the Flood on my ass.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 01:19:04 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

That's from Halo Wars, not Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:21:19 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 01:19:04 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

That's from Halo Wars, not Halo 4.


So relieved to hear this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ingenious Alien on Aug 09, 2012, 01:27:54 AM
LOL
I can't wait for Halo 4, I already have it pre-ordered. It looks good so far and I want to see the new enimies/armor abilities/maps so much. Hopefully they fix most of Reach's problems, while keeping the gameplay new and fresh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:31:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 01:19:04 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

That's from Halo Wars, not Halo 4.

Oh thank god, *sigh of relief*

Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:11:33 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:08:04 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:06:13 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Oh, what the f**k, Brutes? Really? Jesus...f**king lame.

Ah, well I'll just take out my anger on them for being so lame.

Lolz...they better than the Flood.

You speak the f**king truth. Yes, I welcome the Brutes, best appreciate this before 343 decides to unleash the Flood on my ass.

I'll never forget the Seven Days of Hell when I played through the Cortana Level. Gave me nightmares....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Aug 09, 2012, 01:33:27 AM
Brutes...

Hammer...


Brute Shot?



If so, ALL THE MONEY I HAVEN'T ALREADY THROWN AT THIS GAME IS NOW THEIRS.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:35:19 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:31:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 01:19:04 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

That's from Halo Wars, not Halo 4.

Oh thank god, *sigh of relief*

Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:11:33 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:08:04 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:06:13 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Oh, what the f**k, Brutes? Really? Jesus...f**king lame.

Ah, well I'll just take out my anger on them for being so lame.

Lolz...they better than the Flood.

You speak the f**king truth. Yes, I welcome the Brutes, best appreciate this before 343 decides to unleash the Flood on my ass.

I'll never forget the Seven Days of Hell when I played through the Cortana Level. Gave me nightmares....

The worst damn level in the entire game. Imagine that shit on Legendary, because I had to live through that!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:35:19 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:31:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 01:19:04 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

That's from Halo Wars, not Halo 4.

Oh thank god, *sigh of relief*

Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:11:33 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:08:04 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:06:13 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Oh, what the f**k, Brutes? Really? Jesus...f**king lame.

Ah, well I'll just take out my anger on them for being so lame.

Lolz...they better than the Flood.

You speak the f**king truth. Yes, I welcome the Brutes, best appreciate this before 343 decides to unleash the Flood on my ass.

I'll never forget the Seven Days of Hell when I played through the Cortana Level. Gave me nightmares....

The worst damn level in the entire game. Imagine that shit on Legendary, because I had to live through that!

It was so frustrating! I was going in circles for an hour. That's another thing, I'm always getting lost in any Halo Map; why does it have to be such a Labyrinth to navigate through?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 01:41:01 AM
I like the Flood. Varies the gameplay, and is pretty much the driving force behind everything in the Halo universe.

At the same time, yeah, "Cortana" was a bit much. Wouldn't be so bad if not for those gorram ranged forms.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 01:43:27 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Like Marines said, its from HW. And personally, I quite like the design.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:43:34 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:35:19 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:31:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 01:19:04 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

That's from Halo Wars, not Halo 4.

Oh thank god, *sigh of relief*

Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:11:33 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:08:04 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:06:13 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Oh, what the f**k, Brutes? Really? Jesus...f**king lame.

Ah, well I'll just take out my anger on them for being so lame.

Lolz...they better than the Flood.

You speak the f**king truth. Yes, I welcome the Brutes, best appreciate this before 343 decides to unleash the Flood on my ass.

I'll never forget the Seven Days of Hell when I played through the Cortana Level. Gave me nightmares....

The worst damn level in the entire game. Imagine that shit on Legendary, because I had to live through that!

It was so frustrating! I was going in circles for an hour. That's another thing, I'm always getting lost in any Halo Map; why does it have to be such a Labyrinth to navigate through?


I have no idea, any level with the Flood is an instant "where the f**k do I go now!!!" with me. You know that level where you have to escape the flood in Halo: CE? Having to run through the in between of what I assume are cliffs and whatnot. That was f**king horrendous. On legendary it was killing me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:44:53 AM
I can take on Flood in small droves but not a horde of them. Once you run out of grenades, and empty out your ammo on a Flood Horde, the only thing to do is run for your f*cking life!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:47:15 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:44:53 AM
I can take on Flood in small droves but not a horde of them. Once you run out of grenades, and empty out your ammo on a Flood Horde, the only thing to do is run for your f*cking life!

Running is all you can do. God damn Flood, ruining every damn Halo experience for me since DAY 1.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:49:31 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:43:34 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:39:26 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:35:19 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:31:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 01:19:04 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

That's from Halo Wars, not Halo 4.

Oh thank god, *sigh of relief*

Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:11:33 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:08:04 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:06:13 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 01:02:09 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.techgenie.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-4-Wallpaper-2.jpg&hash=16c916022311e50f47c4285494b4e328e67d6cae)

Oh, what the f**k, Brutes? Really? Jesus...f**king lame.

Ah, well I'll just take out my anger on them for being so lame.

Lolz...they better than the Flood.

You speak the f**king truth. Yes, I welcome the Brutes, best appreciate this before 343 decides to unleash the Flood on my ass.

I'll never forget the Seven Days of Hell when I played through the Cortana Level. Gave me nightmares....

The worst damn level in the entire game. Imagine that shit on Legendary, because I had to live through that!

It was so frustrating! I was going in circles for an hour. That's another thing, I'm always getting lost in any Halo Map; why does it have to be such a Labyrinth to navigate through?


I have no idea, any level with the Flood is an instant "where the f**k do I go now!!!" with me. You know that level where you have to escape the flood in Halo: CE? Having to run through the in between of what I assume are cliffs and whatnot. That was f**king horrendous. On legendary it was killing me.

I had a huge problem with The Silent Cartographer. Almost lost my mind going insane from getting lost trying to find a way out of the Control Room's many building levels.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:52:16 AM
Oh, I had no problem with that.


THE LIBRARY

^^^ now that's a level that was just making me cry, over and over,  the same damn area, over and over the Flood continued to spawn, over and over I lost ammo.

*cries*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 01:53:00 AM
Honestly, I found 343 Guilty Spark to be harder than The Library. Granted, I don't play on Legendary, but 343 just felt harder to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:54:47 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 01:53:00 AM
Honestly, I found 343 Guilty Spark to be harder than The Library. Granted, I don't play on Legendary, but 343 just felt harder to me.

343 really is harder, The Library was just purgatory for me, it was the same shit over and over...omg, why am I crying blood?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 02:00:20 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 01:52:16 AM
Oh, I had no problem with that.


THE LIBRARY

^^^ now that's a level that was just making me cry, over and over,  the same damn area, over and over the Flood continued to spawn, over and over I lost ammo.

*cries*

I hated that level too, but it was fun to play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 02:01:30 AM
Am I the only one to have played this game on Legendary?

Flood, and Fun do not make sense to me on that difficulty setting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 02:10:46 AM
I've only done Reach, ODST, and co-op 3 on Legendary.

Tried 3 on solo, but couldn't beat "The Covenant."

Might give CE a try sometime.

Sniper alley will always keep me from attempting 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 09, 2012, 02:13:18 AM
I've done them all on legendary, except ODST as I've never played it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 02:15:55 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Aug 09, 2012, 02:13:18 AM
I've done them all on legendary, except ODST as I've never played it.

Bwuh!?!?! Go do that right now! You're missing out on the best one!

And by best, I mean my personal favorite :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 02:20:04 AM
I need to buy ODST in order to beat that on Legendary! It's laughing at me right now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 02:23:15 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 02:15:55 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Aug 09, 2012, 02:13:18 AM
I've done them all on legendary, except ODST as I've never played it.

Bwuh!?!?! Go do that right now! You're missing out on the best one!

And by best, I mean my personal favorite :P

I didn't think ODST was the best. Campaign was too short so I had to play one level per day to make the game last.

Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 02:01:30 AM
Flood, and Fun do not make sense to me on that difficulty setting.

I hated the level, but I enjoyed playing through that point of the game. What pissed me off was getting killed before i reached the next checkpoint.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 02:24:34 AM
Checkpoints are my best friend.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 09, 2012, 02:24:49 AM
I'll buy it when I have the money to do so.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 02:27:18 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 02:23:15 AM
I didn't think ODST was the best. Campaign was too short so I had to play one level per day to make the game last.

The story and the atmosphere drew me in so much that I didn't care about or notice how long or short it was. It was the perfect length to tell its story. And the story that it told was, quite simply, excellent. I absolutely loved the characters and the setting, the atmosphere was perfect (dat dark, dreary New Mombasa), and the music was absolutely beautiful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 02:28:51 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 02:27:18 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 02:23:15 AM
I didn't think ODST was the best. Campaign was too short so I had to play one level per day to make the game last.

The story and the atmosphere drew me in so much that I didn't care about or notice how long or short it was. It was the perfect length to tell its story. And the story that it told was, quite simply, excellent. I absolutely loved the characters and the setting, the atmosphere was perfect (dat dark, dreary New Mombasa), and the music was absolutely beautiful.

I don't hate it, personally it isn't my Fave Halo game (That would be Reach); it's a nice companion piece to Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 02:30:38 AM
Despite it being a Halo 3 expansion, I look at it as more of a Halo 2 companion piece, given its place in the timeline.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 02:58:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 02:30:38 AM
Despite it being a Halo 3 expansion, I look at it as more of a Halo 2 companion piece, given its place in the timeline.

Touche, it is a 'prequel' to Halo 3 afterall. To me, it doesn't look right on my shelves placed before Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 03:07:40 AM
I just keep my Halo shelf in release order :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 03:10:06 AM
I have everything all over the place.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Aug 09, 2012, 05:15:29 AM
NA, stop eeettt! You're making me wanna go out and splurge on ODST. I must saves that money!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 05:22:10 AM
If you're a fan of Halo, make the purchase. While I won't say that it's the best, it's definitely the most moody and atmospheric, and has the best score of all the games (which is saying a lot).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Aug 09, 2012, 05:24:22 AM
I've played it before, Spacey. But, it's been years, and all this positive talk from NA, and now you, makes me want to play it again. I still need to get a new HDD, and Halo: CEA, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 09, 2012, 05:27:48 AM
Looking on Amazon, you can get a new copy for $15, used for $7.

Just buy it, man.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Aug 09, 2012, 05:29:44 AM
Meh god. 7 whole bucks. Yeah, yeah, I'll be gettin' that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 11:51:15 AM
Do it, Prime. You won't regret it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ingenious Alien on Aug 09, 2012, 01:41:03 PM
Finally a group of people who actually know what they're talking about with halo.
I may just have to get on my actual computer to type longer paragraphs of information.

Prime, of all the games I've ever played, I'd give Halo 3: ODST a 8.5, with Reach at about a 8.8. So I recommend it. And The picture is of The Brute Chieften from Halo Wars, which featured terrific art work and animation. It also introduced new vehicles (non-canon) that were very awesome. Like the Grizzly or Vulture,  which I want in Canon Halo so bad, I would be okay if they were the only vehicles.

If you have any questions at all, just ask me because I'm well traversed in the halo universe which has a lot less grey in it then A/P/AvP
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2012, 05:53:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s76uMzaQ120# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s76uMzaQ120#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 05:56:54 PM
SAW and RAILGUN please!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Aug 09, 2012, 06:30:31 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Aug 09, 2012, 05:15:29 AM
NA, stop eeettt! You're making me wanna go out and splurge on ODST. I must saves that money!

ODST has some intense battles; they are really epic, especially the final stand-off near the end of the game!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2012, 06:34:21 PM
http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-8812.aspx)
More info about the guns, also has the video without the crappy dubstep.


http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-storm-covenant-faction-officially-revealed (http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-storm-covenant-faction-officially-revealed)
QuoteThe 'Storm' faction in Halo 4 is a group of Covenant that have broken up with the main body of the newly peaceful Covenant, carrying their Prophets' ideology and religion with them. Their motive? As of right now details are very sparse, but what little information Official Xbox Magazine did describe is that the faction's goal is to find a powerful weapon on Requiem.
Covenant in this are rogues thankfully.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 07:17:09 PM
I love me the details of the Saw and Railgun, going to be using these bastards in Single Player so much. Multi-player I'll stick with the trusty DMR and Assault Rifle.


And thank goodness that the covenant we have seen are indeed a rogue faction.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2012, 07:29:17 PM
I can tell I'm going to love the sticky detonater, seems like the perfect troll gun.
The rail gun looks pretty sweet too.
I'm glad they made the AR more accurate as well, hopefully I can actually start using it again, but the amount of rifles has me worried.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 09, 2012, 07:35:32 PM
Just wait for the Promethean and Covenant weapons video, hopefully we get to see some new weaponry from both sides, because so far I already have my faves for the covenant, but the Prometheans...I want to see something that will make me WANT to use it, like the Promethean shotgun, that baby just looks nice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 10, 2012, 02:38:09 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 02:30:38 AM
Despite it being a Halo 3 expansion, I look at it as more of a Halo 2 companion piece, given its place in the timeline.

It was overpriced at launch. It definitely wasn't worth $69.99.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 10, 2012, 02:43:19 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 10, 2012, 02:38:09 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 09, 2012, 02:30:38 AM
Despite it being a Halo 3 expansion, I look at it as more of a Halo 2 companion piece, given its place in the timeline.

It was overpriced at launch. It definitely wasn't worth $69.99.

I'd pay that much right now if I could.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 10, 2012, 02:47:10 AM
For ODST!?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 10, 2012, 02:48:27 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 10, 2012, 02:47:10 AM
For ODST!?

f**k yes. One of my fave games of all time, and it was right up my alley, so much so that I swear it was made for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 10, 2012, 03:13:13 AM
I think you're nutty. I wouldn't pay that much for a CoD game, nevermind what is very clearly an expansion to Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 10, 2012, 03:20:53 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Aug 10, 2012, 03:13:13 AM
I think you're nutty. I wouldn't pay that much for a CoD game, nevermind what is very clearly an expansion to Halo 3.

Crazy for this game, yes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 10, 2012, 03:26:06 AM
I got ODST on release day full price, and I still don't regret it. But then, I literally only buy one game a year, and that's the new Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 10, 2012, 03:28:16 AM
I wish I had money where I could order Gamefly, I miss the days when I could rent games and test them out to see if I want to buy them or not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 10, 2012, 05:32:41 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 09, 2012, 05:53:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s76uMzaQ120# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=s76uMzaQ120#)
Too bad the editing was dubstep-based too... but goddamn those weapons (minus the SAW-- dull as f**k in every way, shooting animation, design, and name... it's seriously named after an existing light machine gun) are looking sexy. Particularly the Rain Gun-- hhhnnnnggg...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 10, 2012, 05:35:03 AM
How dare you poke fun at the SAW. Omg, that shit better be made available multiple times during the campaign.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Aug 10, 2012, 04:22:26 PM
Is it just me, or do the UNSC weapons look a lot more Forerunner this time around?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 10, 2012, 06:15:27 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Aug 10, 2012, 04:22:26 PM
Is it just me, or do the UNSC weapons look a lot more Forerunner this time around?
Yep some do, although the UNSC have apparently been studying Forerunner tech and incorporating it into their stuff like the Infinity.

Holy shit it happened  :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4NXr-TTn6Tc# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4NXr-TTn6Tc#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 13, 2012, 06:43:05 PM
LOL! The studying scene was my favourite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 15, 2012, 04:36:45 PM
Don't know if these were mentioned before, but there are class perks in Halo 4 and this is what they do.
QuoteHere's a Specialisations breakdown:
•Wetworks: Wetworks users get protection against the wall-penetrating Promethean Vision Armor Ability. You'll still show up on the HUD of a player using it, but you'll be a slightly more inconspicuous outline rather than a big red blur. Also, you'll get a bit of sound dampening when you sprint.
•Pioneer: A good standby if you're looking to rank up fast - this Spec generates extra XP for any action you take while you've got it equipped.
•Engineer: As an Engineer, you'll be alerted to incoming weapon drops a couple of seconds ahead of other players, increasing the odds that you'll get their first. If you're close enough, the HUD will point the way with a GPS arrow.
•Tracker: Damn near killed yourself reaching a drop, only to find that it's stuffed with underpowered guns? As a Tracker, you'll have one chance to re-roll the contents.
•Rogue: Players of SWAT in Halo: Reach should prioritise this one - its Stability perk reduces scope wobble while zoomed. I dread to think of what DMR diehards will achieve with the thing.
•Stalker: A class for those who hold grudges. The Nemesis armor mod generates an icon of the last person who killed you, and also tracks those who've attacked you.
•Pathfinder: Only the biggest guns will do? Sign up as a Pathfinder for reduced cooldown on vehicle weapons, and easier carrying of emplaced guns.
•Operator: The Wheelman mod grants your ride a little extra resistance against EMPS. It also lets makes vehicle health recharge a bit faster. Fortunately, this latter bonus can't be stacked.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/363297/halo-4-class-specialisations-detailed/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/363297/halo-4-class-specialisations-detailed/)

Rogue, Stalker and Operator are pretty much the job for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 15, 2012, 06:22:08 PM
Wetworks and Operator for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 15, 2012, 06:36:05 PM
Hmmmm, I'll have to play Reach on mutiplayer again to get an idea of what would best suit me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 16, 2012, 02:32:58 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapBZBZNkp0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapBZBZNkp0#ws)
So much win, at 2:19 someone gets into the cyclops hopefully that's Chief.


http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx)
Alot more detail about the specialisations in there with pictures of the skins they unlock.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 16, 2012, 04:45:19 PM
Finished my playthrough of ODST. Gah, the more I play that game, the more I love it. Yes, it does have it's issues; it's too short (especially given the $70 price tag), and the whole "detective" aspect of it isn't really handled the best (honestly, how does the Rookie piece all that together from the little scraps that he found?), but it's still a very solid game. The story is great, the characters are fantastic (if a wee bit cliché). The strongest aspect by far, though, is that f**king atmosphere. Practically oozes out of the screen. The jazzy music, the moody shadows, the fantastic stealthy aspect, they all add up to making Mombasa Streets one of the best setpieces in the entire series. I really hope 343 decides to do more games like this; little side stories following a small cast of characters. Hopefully they'll bring back the squad for a sequel.

Started up again in Halo 2 now. Just finished "The Arbiter" and "The Oracle." Gah, so much tedium! This is by far the most difficult Halo game. By far. It's also one of the most engrossing. I'm loving all of these Covenant levels, getting insight into their politics and religion, and I am saddened in retrospect that Halo 3 completely removed those aspects, and that 4 will not be bringing them back. The Arbiter is a much better character than the Chief, with a very interesting arc and backstory. It's a shame his role was significantly axed in the sequel.

The Flood's introduction into this game was absolutely terrible, though. Just showing up for no reason on the gas mine. Honestly, they had no purpose in this level. Their role could've been saved for later.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 17, 2012, 07:55:58 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 16, 2012, 02:32:58 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapBZBZNkp0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapBZBZNkp0#ws)
So much win, at 2:19 someone gets into the cyclops hopefully that's Chief.


http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx)
Alot more detail about the specialisations in there with pictures of the skins they unlock.
I got chills. Not for the "good ol' Halo" feel, but for the feeling that it's faced a faithful evolution. Never saw that coming, the score was incredible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 17, 2012, 08:38:36 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 17, 2012, 07:55:58 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 16, 2012, 02:32:58 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapBZBZNkp0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapBZBZNkp0#ws)
So much win, at 2:19 someone gets into the cyclops hopefully that's Chief.


http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx)
Alot more detail about the specialisations in there with pictures of the skins they unlock.
I got chills. Not for the "good ol' Halo" feel, but for the feeling that it's faced a faithful evolution. Never saw that coming, the score was incredible.
Completely agree, first time I watched it I thought if they can keep that tone with the music and what looks to be an epic scale campaign we're in for a great 'Halo' game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Aug 17, 2012, 08:43:54 PM
The Halo series has the best musical score out of any video game, IMO.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 08:49:21 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Aug 17, 2012, 08:43:54 PM
The Halo series has the best musical score out of any video game, IMO.

Hm, it would definitely be in my top 5.

Without a doubt though, the Kingdom Hearts series has my favorite score.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 17, 2012, 08:51:27 PM
Top 5 of all time for sure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Aug 17, 2012, 08:51:40 PM
Quote from: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 08:49:21 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Aug 17, 2012, 08:43:54 PM
The Halo series has the best musical score out of any video game, IMO.

Hm, it would definitely be in my top 5.

Without a doubt though, the Kingdom Hearts series has my favorite score.

Ah, yes. Now that you mention it, that is a tugh choice. The piano score on Kingdom of Hearts is beautiful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Aug 17, 2012, 08:53:17 PM
Am I the only one who just doesn't know what to think about the Halo 4 multiplayer armors?

Like, some of them, look really cool. Others, though... just...


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fblogs%2FHeadlines%2Fimage.axd%3Fpicture%3D2012%252f8%252f15%252fSpecialization_PIONEER.png&hash=ffa3432d3ee3e3cac4859b286b37e7d94c6570f4)

I can't be the only one who just thinks that looks silly....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 08:53:58 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Aug 17, 2012, 08:51:40 PM
Quote from: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 08:49:21 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Aug 17, 2012, 08:43:54 PM
The Halo series has the best musical score out of any video game, IMO.

Hm, it would definitely be in my top 5.

Without a doubt though, the Kingdom Hearts series has my favorite score.

Ah, yes. Now that you mention it, that is a tugh choice. The piano score on Kingdom of Hearts is beautiful.

Lol, I remember when I first got Kingdom Hearts back in 2006. I popped the sucker in and didn't even know what to expect. When the menu faded onto the screen and that original piano score played, I knew I was going to love it.

Quote from: KNIGHT on Aug 17, 2012, 08:53:17 PM
Am I the only one who just doesn't know what to think about the Halo 4 multiplayer armors?

Like, some of them, look really cool. Others, though... just...


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fblogs%2FHeadlines%2Fimage.axd%3Fpicture%3D2012%252f8%252f15%252fSpecialization_PIONEER.png&hash=ffa3432d3ee3e3cac4859b286b37e7d94c6570f4)

I can't be the only one who just thinks that looks silly....

Lmao. What the heck. Is that Barney's armor?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 17, 2012, 08:55:23 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Aug 17, 2012, 08:53:17 PM
Am I the only one who just doesn't know what to think about the Halo 4 multiplayer armors?

Like, some of them, look really cool. Others, though... just...


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fblogs%2FHeadlines%2Fimage.axd%3Fpicture%3D2012%252f8%252f15%252fSpecialization_PIONEER.png&hash=ffa3432d3ee3e3cac4859b286b37e7d94c6570f4)

I can't be the only one who just thinks that looks silly....

I hope you can customize them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Aug 17, 2012, 08:57:41 PM
I'm sure you can.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 17, 2012, 09:05:15 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Aug 17, 2012, 08:53:17 PM
Am I the only one who just doesn't know what to think about the Halo 4 multiplayer armors?

Like, some of them, look really cool. Others, though... just...


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fblogs%2FHeadlines%2Fimage.axd%3Fpicture%3D2012%252f8%252f15%252fSpecialization_PIONEER.png&hash=ffa3432d3ee3e3cac4859b286b37e7d94c6570f4)

I can't be the only one who just thinks that looks silly....

Well, there's always been ridiculous colour choices, so that doesn't bug me. But the armour itself, yeah. Looks kinda shite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 09:12:01 PM
When I first saw that armor, the first thing that popped into my mind was..

"IM A GOOFY GOOBER YEAH! YOUR A GOOFY GOOBER YEAH! WE'RE ALL GOOFY GOOBERS YEAH! GOOFY GOOFY GOOFY GOOFY GOOBERS!!!

...

Am I insane?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Aug 17, 2012, 09:13:08 PM
Quote from: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 09:12:01 PM
When I first saw that armor, the first thing that popped into my mind was..

"IM A GOOFY GOOBER YEAH! YOUR A GOOFY GOOBER YEAH! WE'RE ALL GOOFY GOOBERS YEAH! GOOFY GOOFY GOOFY GOOFY GOOBERS!!!

...

Am I insane?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 17, 2012, 09:19:08 PM
I think I'll be sticking with more classic looking armor this time around. Actually, my armor choices have never really been too extravagant.

My Halo 3 armor:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FPlayerModel.ashx%3Fp1%3D0%26amp%3Bp2%3D9%26amp%3Bp3%3D6%26amp%3Bp4%3D6%26amp%3Bp5%3D7%26amp%3Bp6%3D0%26amp%3Bp7%3D6%26amp%3Bp8%3D6&hash=7fe2389f59292393b8024e4d4bf2ce6f10fed8ca)

My Halo Reach armor:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2Fstats%2Freach%2Fplayermodel.ashx%3Frpis%3DDp9fQsPCdm3UVi2GjEG9pB8AxUccU2DqQ%24PEafrsRHk%3D&hash=e713b52d69fb759ae6d714c92e2e00a25d8afd7b)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 17, 2012, 09:21:40 PM
Damn now I want to post mine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 17, 2012, 09:23:45 PM
I think, once Halo 4 comes out, I want a sig that shows my evolution through the Halo games with all my armors ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 17, 2012, 09:27:18 PM
Can't seem to get the Halo 3 one out, but here's the one from Reach.


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2Fstats%2Freach%2Fplayermodel.ashx%3Frpis%3DGabA5Vz1SAcvTz5myGrsWw%3D%3D&hash=3debfb120d27c87dd2602a31a04fc187130f48f1)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 09:29:38 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 17, 2012, 09:27:18 PM
Can't seem to get the Halo 3 one out, but here's the one from Reach.


http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/playermodel.ashx?rpis=GabA5Vz1SAcvTz5myGrsWw==

Badass :3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Aug 17, 2012, 09:31:07 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 17, 2012, 08:55:23 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Aug 17, 2012, 08:53:17 PM
Am I the only one who just doesn't know what to think about the Halo 4 multiplayer armors?

Like, some of them, look really cool. Others, though... just...


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fblogs%2FHeadlines%2Fimage.axd%3Fpicture%3D2012%252f8%252f15%252fSpecialization_PIONEER.png&hash=ffa3432d3ee3e3cac4859b286b37e7d94c6570f4)

I can't be the only one who just thinks that looks silly....

I hope you can customize them.

I seem to remember one of the Demo videos showing you could. It's been a part of the multiplayer since 2, kinda. Mostly 3, though. I don't see them getting rid of it any time soon.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 17, 2012, 09:19:08 PM
I think I'll be sticking with more classic looking armor this time around. Actually, my armor choices have never really been too extravagant.

My Halo 3 armor:
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Halo3/PlayerModel.ashx?p1=0&p2=9&p3=6&p4=6&p5=7&p6=0&p7=6&p8=6

My Halo Reach armor:
http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/playermodel.ashx?rpis=Dp9fQsPCdm3UVi2GjEG9pB8AxUccU2DqQ$PEafrsRHk=

I almost always try to go for something like this with my armors (My current Reach Armor) (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb-service.halo.xbox.com%2FStats%2FReach%2FSpartan.ashx%3Fi%3Dv1%257csl_sFBTf5z0aN4byFZsdMmS698gai9J0ncBhG9ExJakHfSIbSjqt1Q&hash=759e284c250048b7711c727e8a67058929c1f16e)

And if I don't go with that, I go for a recreation of my favorite Red vs Blue character; The Meta.
(Too lazy to actually get in game, change my armor, then post it, so I'll jsut post a pic of the character and give you all a general idea. Spoiler'd cause it's a somewhat big pic and kinda blurry, which was bugging me.)

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages1.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20091006043610%2Frvb%2Fimages%2F1%2F1a%2FMeta_in_Lake.png&hash=994cc66270934fd952510bc1581daa6e8a7408c4)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 17, 2012, 09:31:52 PM
Quote from: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 09:29:38 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 17, 2012, 09:27:18 PM
Can't seem to get the Halo 3 one out, but here's the one from Reach.


http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/playermodel.ashx?rpis=GabA5Vz1SAcvTz5myGrsWw==

Badass :3


The helmet is all I was going for. Can't wait for Halo 4, the customization is going to make me happy if we end up getting lots of cool-looking pieces of armor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 17, 2012, 09:46:05 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo4nation.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F08%2FE7Dob.jpeg&hash=93949eee628eba106a0dc4f97a506eb6c67e15f9)
Dlc from the fugly console, dat unicorn armour  ::)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa0.img.mobypicture.com%2F98e2ed6ccf7f5a098b93b01706ea2615_view.jpg&hash=5ba68c7cb74c1f83d204c78ec98372128d8f0667)
Dlc from the LE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 17, 2012, 09:47:03 PM
lol at the unicorn armor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 09:47:55 PM
XD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Aug 17, 2012, 10:05:20 PM
I preordered the Limited Edition... That unicorn Armor...


My Halo 4 Spartan is gonna be so f**king fabulous.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Aug 17, 2012, 10:09:01 PM
BITCH IM FABULOUS
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 18, 2012, 12:03:02 AM
More of a Megatron thang.

Regardless...

Spoiler
RARITY IS BEST SPARTAN.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Aug 18, 2012, 12:31:54 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 18, 2012, 12:03:02 AM
More of a Megatron thang.

Regardless...

Spoiler
RARITY IS BEST SPARTAN.
[close]

:laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 18, 2012, 12:48:04 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 16, 2012, 04:45:19 PM
The Flood's introduction into this game was absolutely terrible, though. Just showing up for no reason on the gas mine. Honestly, they had no purpose in this level. Their role could've been saved for later.
Half of the place was a Flood containment station.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 18, 2012, 12:51:36 AM
Yep...which made me roll my eyes to no end because I knew the entire damn thing was going to be filled with Flood just coming from everywhere.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 18, 2012, 12:54:25 AM
With maf**kin R'tas there, it was no-where near as painful as some of the later encounters. Like High Charity.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 18, 2012, 01:01:11 AM
High Charity was so simple, even on Legendary. I just used my tactics that I used near the end of the first level you encounter these bastards in Halo: CE which was to simply:





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAp9sFVdERQ# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAp9sFVdERQ#)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 18, 2012, 04:30:26 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 18, 2012, 12:48:04 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 16, 2012, 04:45:19 PM
The Flood's introduction into this game was absolutely terrible, though. Just showing up for no reason on the gas mine. Honestly, they had no purpose in this level. Their role could've been saved for later.
Half of the place was a Flood containment station.

See, I had to look that up; didn't come across at all in the gameplay. But even accepting that, they felt really shoehorned into that level. Should've waited until they were at Delta Halo before having the Flood rear its ugly head.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Aug 23, 2012, 02:01:20 AM
Uhhh, don't think this has been posted yet, but here is a link to several Halo 4 soundtrack pieces:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/22/listen-to-the-halo-4-soundtrack-right-now (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/22/listen-to-the-halo-4-soundtrack-right-now)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 02:03:46 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Aug 23, 2012, 02:01:20 AM
Uhhh, don't think this has been posted yet, but here is a link to several Halo 4 soundtrack pieces:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/22/listen-to-the-halo-4-soundtrack-right-now (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/22/listen-to-the-halo-4-soundtrack-right-now)


This is news to me, so I'll check it out right now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 23, 2012, 02:06:27 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Aug 23, 2012, 02:01:20 AM
Uhhh, don't think this has been posted yet, but here is a link to several Halo 4 soundtrack pieces:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/22/listen-to-the-halo-4-soundtrack-right-now (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/22/listen-to-the-halo-4-soundtrack-right-now)

I'll listen to this after I've watched the 40 minutes of epicness Shadowpred just posted.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Aug 23, 2012, 02:07:22 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 02:03:46 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Aug 23, 2012, 02:01:20 AM
Uhhh, don't think this has been posted yet, but here is a link to several Halo 4 soundtrack pieces:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/22/listen-to-the-halo-4-soundtrack-right-now (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/22/listen-to-the-halo-4-soundtrack-right-now)


This is news to me, so I'll check it out right now!

They're definitely different from the Halo stuff we know, but I'm really liking it so far. To Galaxy is pretty fantastic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 02:10:59 AM
So far it's sounding f**king fantastic. I sure hope the game itself is worthy of this score, because it sounds like awesome shit is going to go down in this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 23, 2012, 02:13:31 AM
Co-oP ShadowPred...the Co-oP!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 02:17:24 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Aug 23, 2012, 02:13:31 AM
Co-oP ShadowPred...the Co-oP!


What? Is that a track I'm missing?!

Wait, in-game Co-Op?! f**k YES!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2012, 02:27:12 AM
Sounds incredible, demands moments that match it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 02:28:08 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2012, 02:27:12 AM
Sounds incredible, demands moments that match it.

I hope they all match it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2012, 02:31:06 AM
Ascendancy is the most Halo-sounding track I've heard so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 02:32:23 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2012, 02:31:06 AM
Ascendancy is the most Halo-sounding track I've heard so far.


Dude, it's the best one so far.

"Is this is the one that I end up loving? Yes it is."

^^^ Actual quote of me talking to myself out loud.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 23, 2012, 02:36:36 AM
I really want to start listening to them now, but I'm hooked on this Egoraptor vs Jonbro battle.

f**k you Shadowpred!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 02:46:30 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Aug 23, 2012, 02:36:36 AM
I really want to start listening to them now, but I'm hooked on this Egoraptor vs Jonbro battle.

f**k you Shadowpred!  :laugh:


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_m50b1wxOzb1qle525.gif&hash=81cebeddeba36950c50c75f0394dc1fe80744ecc)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2012, 02:46:55 AM
Also, something else I wanted to mention:

Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 16, 2012, 02:32:58 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapBZBZNkp0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aapBZBZNkp0#ws)
1:35 is so John Williams inspired, I love it. Sounds like something out of Star Wars. Gotta love that horn.

1:59 onward is my favorite stuff I've heard from this score. Absolutely beautiful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 02:50:14 AM
So good...!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Aug 23, 2012, 03:07:37 AM
Pre-ordered the Special Edition on Amazon finally! That Behind the scenes video is amazing, and the soundtrack sounds like it'll be great. I cannot wait for this game!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 23, 2012, 03:31:18 AM
Ascendancy is fuuuuuuuuucking awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 03:31:55 AM
We're all in agreement then. Ascendancy is the best track in Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Aug 23, 2012, 03:35:45 AM
God Dammit. I want to listen so badly, but at the same time I want it to surprise me when I play the game...

I'm so conflicted  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 23, 2012, 03:36:34 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 23, 2012, 03:31:55 AM
We're all in agreement then. Ascendancy is the best track in Halo 4.

Yes, yes it is....

Spoiler
So far...
[close]

Reminded me of Derezzed from Tron Legacy a little.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2012, 03:43:07 AM
Okay, that's it. I can't tell myself that I'm not giddy with excitement anymore-- I'm officially hyped for this game.

I've been watching videos ALL day. Everything bleeds quality; the animation, graphics, cutscene cinematography, score, gameplay flow, audio, attention to detail... the work of a master ensemble is very evident. Ex-Bungie, ex-Rockstar Games, ex-Kojima Productions... it's all there, and it's all in a single, beautiful display.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 23, 2012, 03:50:04 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 23, 2012, 03:43:07 AM
Okay, that's it. I can't tell myself that I'm not giddy with excitement anymore-- I'm officially hyped for this game.

I've been watching videos ALL day. Everything bleeds quality; the animation, graphics, score, gameplay flow, audio, attention to detail... the work of a master ensemble is very evident. Ex-Bungie, ex-Rockstar Games, ex-Kojima Productions... it's all there, and it's all in a single, beautiful display.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffilmphage.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F07%2Fwonka-prometheus-meme.jpg&hash=0c0fd5926c27df4c856de276e272e72526f258c4)

Nah I'm just kidding, this game will certainly not fail to deliver. Things I mostly looking forward to is the multiplayer, forge, music, Legendary Solo (Again) and the stuff that the guys at Rooster Teeth will hopefully do with it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 23, 2012, 02:30:47 PM
I thought Prometheus lived up to the hype...sort of :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 24, 2012, 06:18:48 PM
http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx (http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/22/The-Halo-Bulletin-82212.aspx)

All the achievements in there, there's eight campaign missions, no spoilers about them thankfully but there is mention of Hunters and the gravity hammer.Yay.
No brutes though according to Frankie.
Also has all the soundtrack samples incase anyone still hasn't heard em, really liking Revival alot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 24, 2012, 08:14:27 PM
Only 8 missions?!

Jesus Christ...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 24, 2012, 08:35:43 PM
Eight missions...? Well, quality over quantity, I guess?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 24, 2012, 08:45:40 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 24, 2012, 08:35:43 PM
Eight missions...? Well, quality over quantity, I guess?

f**k it, playing this on Legendary will make the game last longer, I'll do that instead right at the get go.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Aug 24, 2012, 09:53:12 PM
They've already said it'll be a longer game than past Halos. The number of missions doesn't equate to the length of the game. Frankie's already said so.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 24, 2012, 09:58:25 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Aug 24, 2012, 09:53:12 PM
They've already said it'll be a longer game than past Halos. The number of missions doesn't equate to the length of the game. Frankie's already said so.

Didn't know that.

This news makes me happy as shit right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Aug 24, 2012, 10:05:24 PM
Right? It's great to hear. It sounds like the chapters aren't just divisions of the different environments, but breaks where it makes sense for the story. Sounds good to me!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 24, 2012, 10:30:19 PM
About the eight missions thing, I don't see much reason to complain, always annoys me when people complain a book, movie, game, etc isn't long enough.
They're telling a story which is as long or short as it needs to be, up to the individuals themselves to decide if they enjoyed it or not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 24, 2012, 10:33:56 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 24, 2012, 10:30:19 PM
About the eight missions thing, I don't see much reason to complain, always annoys me when people complain a book, movie, game, etc isn't long enough.
They're telling a story which is as long or short as it needs to be, up to the individuals themselves to decide if they enjoyed it or not.



True enough, I've played games that take merely hours to finish, and that I've enjoyed immensely over the years.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2012, 03:20:54 AM
Finished up Halo 2 the other day. Don't think it's my favourite one, but it's definitely up there. I have some criticisms. Now the obvious one is the ending. Lots of people have talked about it over the years, so I'll keep this brief. I just found the the Chief's story didn't get a proper conclusion, and needed one more mission to round things off. Felt like they ran out of time and couldn't quite finish the game, which is a shame. My biggest complaint, though, is Breaking Benjamin being featured on the soundtrack. f**k Breaking Benjamin.

Overall though, an incredible game, with one of the most compelling stories in the series. The Arbiter's story was by far the most interesting. Playing this makes me retroactively disappointed that no other game has featured him as a playable character, because I want more of him. Easily one of the best characters in the series, if not the best. Really hope 343 brings him back, either as a PC in 5 or 6, or even in his own series of games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 25, 2012, 03:24:16 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 24, 2012, 10:30:19 PM
About the eight missions thing, I don't see much reason to complain, always annoys me when people complain a book, movie, game, etc isn't long enough.
They're telling a story which is as long or short as it needs to be, up to the individuals themselves to decide if they enjoyed it or not.


I understand that and completely agree, but the thing is, if this game winds up being too short, they an (and likely will) be faulted for unnecessarily stretching it into a trilogy, since they already have the story of 5 and 6 planned.

I'm not saying this is the case (in fact, its probably the exact opposite of what will happen- I'm sure the campaign will be paced just fine), I'm just saying that, if it winds up too short, expect fan complaints.

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2012, 03:20:54 AM
Really hope 343 brings him back, either as a PC in 5 or 6, or even in his own series of games.

I would absolutely love of the Arbiter was brought back in an expansion of sorts, along the lines of Halo 3 ODST. And personally, I didn't really have a problem with the ending, though that's probably because I had already played Halo 3 beforehand and knew how it would resolve.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2012, 03:28:37 AM
It just felt like I was in a car that suddenly hit a wall. Too jolting of an ending.

That's just me, though. The rest of the game was fantastic, if a little frustratingly difficult. Bar-none, the most challenging Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 25, 2012, 03:32:07 AM
I don't know about that. I personally found Halo CE to be the hardest, but to each his own :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2012, 03:35:33 AM
I've been playing them all on Heroic, and I had some trouble with CE, but nowhere near the amount I had with 2. Constantly reloading checkpoints, getting killed with no chance to live.

Let's just say, I could see myself doing CE on Legendary, but 2... 2 would be the end of SpaceMarines.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 25, 2012, 03:36:36 AM
You know, thinking again, maybe it was just CE's checkpoints (or should I say, severe lack of them) that made the game frustrating at times.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2012, 03:37:48 AM
Yeah, the checkpoint system was a little irritating. Sometimes I wish it had something like Half-Life's system, where there's checkpoints, but you can also save at any time during gameplay.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 25, 2012, 03:48:27 AM
Legendary for Halo 2...carry plasma weapons and the trusty battle rifle. Elites will f**king die at your feet like nothing. Also...save grenades.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2012, 03:50:48 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 25, 2012, 03:32:07 AM
I don't know about that. I personally found Halo CE to be the hardest, but to each his own :)
This.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 25, 2012, 03:53:37 AM
It's difficult for me to choose which is the hardest game. The only problems I ever had were when you had to deal with the flood...so I don't know. The first level in Halo 2 is pretty much the hardest anyone can face, depending on who you ask, but I don't think that it's fair of me to pick that as the hardest just because that one level is extra difficult in addition to everything else in the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2012, 07:28:13 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w13bLncPkPM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w13bLncPkPM#ws)

Not sure if I like how 'realistically' they're taking it... but I would be throwing up if this was based on the comedy relief side of the marines (though homefully there's a good dose of their humor in this), so technically, this seems like the right way to take it. Very Blomkamp mockumentary-feeling. Hopefully they keep the Covenant uniquely colourful, because most of the settings just look very primarily dark so far.

Oh, and the costume design is wonderful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 25, 2012, 07:42:17 AM
Already love it. The personality of the characters shown so far give me a clear picture of who these people are, and I can't wait to see how it evolves once shit hits the fan.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2012, 07:56:35 AM
I'm getting more and more interested in this the more I see. The costumes don't quite look real to me; has a bit of an air of cosplay around them. But nonetheless, things are looking good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 25, 2012, 07:59:38 AM
I also admire how unscripted and natural the dialogue in the video felt-- I really liked that aspect of it, so hopefully that's maintained in the movie (might as well call it one, seeing as when this is all put together, it'll be feature length).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 25, 2012, 02:54:03 PM
Really liking the look of it so far. That video was pretty great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Aug 26, 2012, 05:32:39 AM
Does this take place before or after Halo 4?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 26, 2012, 06:03:57 AM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Aug 26, 2012, 05:32:39 AM
Does this take place before or after Halo 4?

Starts off before the war with the Covenant (so about 25 years before the first game) and leads up to Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 26, 2012, 09:54:22 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 25, 2012, 03:35:33 AMI've been playing them all on Heroic, and I had some trouble with CE, but nowhere near the amount I had with 2. Constantly reloading checkpoints, getting killed with no chance to live.

That valley with the Jackal snipers. That's where I gave up on Legendary... :'(

Now I'm gonna listen to some of that Halo 4 score.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2012, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Aug 26, 2012, 09:54:22 AM
That valley with the Jackal snipers. That's where I gave up on Legendary... :'(

Oh Gods, those f**king Jackals...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 26, 2012, 06:42:26 PM
Did any of you manage to get the Monument for all your sins achievement on Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 26, 2012, 07:35:10 PM
Yeah, I did. Plasma pistol and Magnum/DMR/needle rifle combo is a must.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 26, 2012, 07:52:20 PM
Man, that was one fun achievement to get.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 26, 2012, 10:35:36 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Aug 26, 2012, 06:42:26 PM
Did any of you manage to get the Monument for all your sins achievement on Reach?

It was so awesome doing it.

Quote from: Vakarian on Aug 26, 2012, 07:52:20 PM
Man, that was one fun achievement to get.


The most fun I think I had was when you had to reach the Pillar of Autumn, the fights along the way were awesome because some lasted so damn long while running around hoping for a f**king checkpoint to appear.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 26, 2012, 10:49:57 PM
Yeah tell me about it, my favourite missions on Legendary were probably The fight to the Pillar of Autumn, Planting the slip space bomb with Jorge and trying to escape New Alexandria.

That one mission where you are primarily flying the Falcons around and everything is on fire and it's raining.. reminded me of ODST somewhat, which was funny seeing as you could find Sergeant Buck and Evac him as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 26, 2012, 10:52:19 PM
OMG, that mission with the Falcons was what I was so worried about when I played it on Legendary. Turned out that I spent so long on that mission, but I didn't die more than twice, especially during the bit where I had to save the marines from those Hunters, took forever to take them down, but it was damn good fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 26, 2012, 11:02:31 PM
Im so in the mood for playing through reach right now...

And this is one of my favourite soundtracks in Halo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_eYhf9eng# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_eYhf9eng#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 27, 2012, 12:26:38 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Aug 26, 2012, 11:02:31 PM
Im so in the mood for playing through reach right now...

And this is one of my favourite soundtracks in Halo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_eYhf9eng# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_eYhf9eng#)


We should totally bust through reach over in the weekend. Next week be good, like, let's say 3 or 5 hour sessions?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2012, 07:34:46 PM
Finished my Halo series playthrough just now. Goddamn, Halo 3 has never affected me so strongly before. Those last three missions are just full of moments that hit right home. I'd always loved this game, but this was the first time it made me cry. And it did so at multiple moments. Miranda's death, Johnson's final moments, the memorial scene. It just got me this time. Hell, even the Terminals made me tear up a little. Not to mention the final confrontation between the Arbiter and Truth. I think the final Warthog run on the last mission is the greatest setpiece out each of the games.

In retrospection of this summer, having played each of the games chronologically, I find it very difficult to pick my favourite. All I am sure of now is that this is definitely my favourite video game series. The consistency in quality of both the story and gameplay is breathtaking, and the emotional punches this franchise throws out is damn-near unmatched anywhere else. I truly hope this excellence remains the standard for many years to come.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 27, 2012, 07:46:00 PM
@SpaceMarines: Got to agree, the Warthog run scene in Halo 3 was f**king awesome. However Reach remains my favourite game out of the series.

@Shadowpred: Playthrough of Reach you say? If I can get a hold of a copy then count me the f**k in.

On a side note, was looking through some old images of my re-activated FB Account and found these images I made in Reach ^.^


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F132151_10150095945046410_3321909_o.jpg&hash=cc088a0cde0d81604934800d0ee3a09e7bd4b93a)

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 27, 2012, 07:46:53 PM
f**king boss.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2012, 07:51:05 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Aug 27, 2012, 07:46:00 PM
@SpaceMarines: Got to agree, the Warthog run scene in Halo 3 was f**king awesome. However Reach remains my favourite game out of the series.

See, I can't decide. The only thing I'm sure of is that it's not Combat Evolved. Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic game, with a great story, but it gets really repetitive near the end, and there aren't really any characters in the game. There's a few, but nothing I could really get emotionally attached to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 27, 2012, 10:45:02 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Aug 27, 2012, 07:34:46 PM
Finished my Halo series playthrough just now. Goddamn, Halo 3 has never affected me so strongly before.

Agreed. My two best playthroughs of the game were my very first (it was my first Halo game) and last summer when I did my own summer of Halo marathon in anticipation of CEA.

Quote
In retrospection of this summer, having played each of the games chronologically, I find it very difficult to pick my favourite. All I am sure of now is that this is definitely my favourite video game series. The consistency in quality of both the story and gameplay is breathtaking, and the emotional punches this franchise throws out is damn-near unmatched anywhere else. I truly hope this excellence remains the standard for many years to come.

And again, completely agreed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Aug 28, 2012, 04:35:13 AM
I have to say that Reach was my favourite. I like that it was team-focused rather than the emphasis on one sole soldier.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 28, 2012, 03:42:05 PM
It's funny you say that.  I was doing this week's LASO challenge and at the end of the mission, while waiting on Halsey to finish up with the package, Emile and Jun were just standing around while Carter and I were getting our asses kicked.  I was all, "What kind of teammates are you two!"  They were stuck because of a well placed stickie from an Elite.  I had to hit them to snap them out of it.  Good stuff!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 30, 2012, 02:33:04 PM
Approved!

(https://waypointprod.blob.core.windows.net/blogfilestore/storage/2012/8/29/unscv2.png)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 30, 2012, 05:08:50 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Aug 30, 2012, 02:33:04 PM
Approved!

(https://waypointprod.blob.core.windows.net/blogfilestore/storage/2012/8/29/unscv2.png)
The Halopendables

http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/29/The-Halo-Bulletin-82912.aspx (http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/08/29/The-Halo-Bulletin-82912.aspx)
Button layouts in here, Recon for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 30, 2012, 05:32:36 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 30, 2012, 05:08:50 PM
The Halopendables

Sans the Arbiter? Not bloody likely.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 30, 2012, 07:11:02 PM
I think I'll use Default controls, since I'm already used to Default in Reach, and its (I think) the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 31, 2012, 06:59:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zweTCYuf3nw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zweTCYuf3nw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Sep 01, 2012, 12:24:07 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 31, 2012, 06:59:46 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zweTCYuf3nw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zweTCYuf3nw#ws)

Wow...

Poor cadet..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 01, 2012, 04:06:25 PM
VAKARIAN!!!! Get your copy of Reach ready, if you have it...I am literally ON CALL, waiting!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 04:31:09 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 01, 2012, 04:06:25 PM
VAKARIAN!!!! Get your copy of Reach ready, if you have it...I am literally ON CALL, waiting!

Raincheck? Tomorrow maybe?

I'm still recovering from last night man :P and if I have to get a copy I'll have to go into town to get it an the shops shut in like 30 minutes :/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 01, 2012, 04:32:30 PM
I can do tomorrow...hell, I can do monday because it's going to be labor day an school is out, so yeah. I'll be here, just give a yell and I'll come running.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 04:37:32 PM
Good stuff man. I might just might be able to come online tonight, but I'll let you know if that's the case.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 01, 2012, 04:38:30 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 04:37:32 PM
Good stuff man. I might just might be able to come online tonight, but I'll let you know if that's the case.  :)

f**king sweet.

Balls, forgot to ask. What difficulty do you prefer? Only asking because I think I'll do some warm up sessions today.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 08:17:37 PM
I've done the whole game on Legendary Solo man, so Whatever you prefer  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 01, 2012, 08:21:27 PM
Let's bust Hard mode, I think we can do that. Besides, co-op always adds in more enemies, so it'll be crazy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 08:23:02 PM
CA-RAY-ZEE!

Looking forward to it mofuqqa! What rank are you btw?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 01, 2012, 08:33:35 PM
Just checked, and I am Colonel Grade 1.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 08:40:09 PM
Colonel? You badass motherf**ker.

I haven't played this game in over a year...  :-\

Just checked Bungie.net there for my profile.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg684.imageshack.us%2Fimg684%2F2538%2Fscreenshot20120901at213.png&hash=f6ea2b5f471d915bec6c5f75fa88a5dbbfa6192a)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 01, 2012, 08:41:12 PM
Lol, only reason I got so high was because I wanted to get Emile's helmet, and some other shit I believe. My goal was fulfilled once I got Emile's helmet...took a long time but it was worth it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 09:04:30 PM
Ah I see!

Was looking through my file share and found this image. XD

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8208462%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=8f82743580fe2738cf07e8b3ec2880cf6f1ba6e1)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 01, 2012, 09:05:13 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 09:04:30 PM
Ah I see!

Was looking through my file share and found this image. XD

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8208462%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=8f82743580fe2738cf07e8b3ec2880cf6f1ba6e1)


lol, brilliant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 01, 2012, 09:05:40 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 09:04:30 PM
Ah I see!

Was looking through my file share and found this image. XD

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8208462%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=8f82743580fe2738cf07e8b3ec2880cf6f1ba6e1)

Clipping errors much?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Never say no to Panda! on Sep 01, 2012, 09:57:59 PM
Masterchief without helmet...no head  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 02, 2012, 01:21:54 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 09:04:30 PM
Ah I see!

Was looking through my file share and found this image. XD

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8208462%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=8f82743580fe2738cf07e8b3ec2880cf6f1ba6e1)

The Armor color reminds me of Garrus in your profile. Coincidence?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 02, 2012, 01:27:43 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Sep 02, 2012, 01:21:54 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 01, 2012, 09:04:30 PM
Ah I see!

Was looking through my file share and found this image. XD

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FReach%2FScreenshot.ashx%3Ffid%3D8208462%26amp%3Bsize%3Dmedium&hash=8f82743580fe2738cf07e8b3ec2880cf6f1ba6e1)

The Armor color reminds me of Garrus in your profile. Coincidence?

Heh, Yeah. Black and Blue are my favorite blend of colors. And they just happen to be the colors of Garrus aswell. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 02, 2012, 02:07:50 AM
New map, new trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqJAEtfHIMI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqJAEtfHIMI#ws)

Hoooly f**k that map looks amazing. Probably because the lighting and colour scheme reminds me so much of Coagulation, and the vehicle mayhem looks delicious.

And some super-sexy hi-res screenshots:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com%2Fscreens%2Fscreenshot_289630.jpg&hash=b4f218406058907e2d19d52ee200a046d67c0142)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Sep 02, 2012, 02:15:03 AM
I want to Flagsassinate people so badly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 02, 2012, 02:28:15 AM
Couple things I noticed:

-The motion tracker now has vehicle-specific symbols on it, showing direction and occupied or not.

-Scorpion's reticle shows drop-off range... now maybe people will have to show some accuracy for long-range Scorpion shots...?

-The Ghost (and I assume other Covenant vehicles) now have a boost bar in the upper left area.

-It's not all Wolves and Unicorns; new team emblems which include a Shark's jaws and what appears to be a Shark's fin moving through water.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 02, 2012, 02:41:46 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 02, 2012, 02:28:15 AM
Couple things I noticed:

-The motion tracker now has vehicle-specific symbols on it, showing direction and occupied or not.

-Scorpion's reticle shows drop-off range... now maybe people will have to show some accuracy for long-range Scorpion shots...?

-The Ghost (and I assume other Covenant vehicles) now have a boost bar in the upper left area.

-It's not all Wolves and Unicorns; new team emblems which include a Shark's jaws and what appears to be a Shark's fin moving through water.
Beam rifle is back too, another video had a guy using it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 02, 2012, 02:43:58 AM
Nice! Have a link?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 02, 2012, 02:47:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo10LCl1OXg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo10LCl1OXg#ws)
At 3:58

And found a new vidoc too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QULEcokHPQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=235s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QULEcokHPQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=235s)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 02, 2012, 02:56:04 AM
Awesome finds!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 02, 2012, 03:01:00 AM
Oh god that vidoc is tugging at all the right strings, we're going to get one emotional campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 02, 2012, 03:25:44 AM
AUUUUUGHHH HOLY f**k ITS BEAUTIFUL
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 02, 2012, 04:50:12 AM
Its been a long time, like, over a month, since I've even thought about turning on my XBox.

But 'dat ViDoc... Gimme Halo 4 now please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 02, 2012, 05:31:28 AM
More ViDocs please. Hope the next one focuses on supporting characters.

I wanna see 'dat Rolston.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 02, 2012, 05:33:07 AM
Honestly, I'm all set with information now. I'll keep up with this thread, but I don't think I'll be watching any more videos. November 6th isn't really all that far away. Just gotta pre-order, and decide which version I'm gonna get.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 02, 2012, 06:07:25 AM
These last few vids have been so f**king good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 02, 2012, 06:56:00 AM
Honestly, could not be more excited for this game. The Vidoc was awesome, they pretty much said all the right things about making Chief a real character.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 02, 2012, 12:36:57 PM
I seriously cannot believe how good this game looks, how the managed to squeeze this much power out of the 360 really is astonishing. I thought Reach was as good as Halo gets on the 360 and for anything better we'd have to wait for the newer gen of consoles to appear. Glad I thought wrong.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 02, 2012, 08:35:18 PM
The multi-player just looks like so much f**king fun. It looks like the chaotic fun from Halo 2 is going to be back, and I could not be more happier about that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 03, 2012, 05:45:26 PM
Spoilers (Main antagonist)

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.eurogamer.net%2F2012%2Farticles%2F%2Fa%2F1%2F5%2F1%2F1%2F0%2F9%2F2%2Fhalo4.jpg.jpg&hash=eed49416c16b4f15bdab6c28b4f9e39c76f0508a)

Halo 4's primary villain is an ancient Forerunner named Didact. The Covenant believe him to be a living god, and seek to wake him from some kind of stasis.
Didact was previously seen in the Halo anime, as well as Halo novel Cryptum.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 03, 2012, 05:50:00 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 03, 2012, 05:45:26 PM
Spoilers (Main antagonist)

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.eurogamer.net%2F2012%2Farticles%2F%2Fa%2F1%2F5%2F1%2F1%2F0%2F9%2F2%2Fhalo4.jpg.jpg&hash=eed49416c16b4f15bdab6c28b4f9e39c76f0508a)

Halo 4's primary villain is an ancient Forerunner named Didact. The Covenant believe him to be a living god, and seek to wake him from some kind of stasis.
Didact was previously seen in the Halo anime, as well as Halo novel Cryptum.
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And from what I hear, there's even more on this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 03, 2012, 05:53:25 PM
Somebody also got a screencap of this enemy 343 have been showing off since it's been announced.
It's huge! What the hell is it?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.tinypic.com%2Fwa6r1y.jpg&hash=42c7f332cfe77c24529ddb40c4e74b1610f59d51)
Spoiler

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi47.tinypic.com%2F330fup4.jpg&hash=72e65586e5905120757734ef2571fbe9f82c6fbb)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 03, 2012, 05:53:44 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 03, 2012, 05:45:26 PM
Spoilers (Main antagonist)

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.eurogamer.net%2F2012%2Farticles%2F%2Fa%2F1%2F5%2F1%2F1%2F0%2F9%2F2%2Fhalo4.jpg.jpg&hash=eed49416c16b4f15bdab6c28b4f9e39c76f0508a)

Halo 4's primary villain is an ancient Forerunner named Didact. The Covenant believe him to be a living god, and seek to wake him from some kind of stasis.
Didact was previously seen in the Halo anime, as well as Halo novel Cryptum.
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Knew it ever since I saw his symbol in the ads. Based upon the Halo 3 Terminals, he's gonna be a very tragic and sympathetic character.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 03, 2012, 05:55:36 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 03, 2012, 05:52:30 PM
Oh, is it old information? ???

Not really, what you posted I really only just found out like 2 minutes before I posted. Just saying that apparently there's more information that was gathered, trying to find out how credible it is before posting it.

Well...just came across this.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=489582 (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=489582)

Yeah, pretty much spoilers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 03, 2012, 06:28:15 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 02, 2012, 02:47:31 AM
And found a new vidoc too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QULEcokHPQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=235s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QULEcokHPQc&feature=player_detailpage#t=235s)

I'm interested no doubt. I just hope this doesn't become a case of hyperbole.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 03, 2012, 05:45:26 PM
Spoilers (Main antagonist)

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.eurogamer.net%2F2012%2Farticles%2F%2Fa%2F1%2F5%2F1%2F1%2F0%2F9%2F2%2Fhalo4.jpg.jpg&hash=eed49416c16b4f15bdab6c28b4f9e39c76f0508a)

Halo 4's primary villain is an ancient Forerunner named Didact. The Covenant believe him to be a living god, and seek to wake him from some kind of stasis.
Didact was previously seen in the Halo anime, as well as Halo novel Cryptum.
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Wish I didn't click, but I figured as much.

Spoiler
Loved the character in Halo Cryptum, but he was more of an ally to the humans there. Wish I got around to reading Primordium to learn more about him, but I never even finished Glasslands, unfortunately :-\

Still, can't wait to see how everything plays out!!!
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 03, 2012, 06:30:41 PM
I'm the only one here who has no idea who this bastard is. Good thing though, because at least I'll be introduced for the first time. Never did read any of the novels for any games actually.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 03, 2012, 06:32:14 PM
The Novels were really good man. You should give them a whirl if you ever get the chance.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 03, 2012, 06:32:19 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
Wish I didn't click, but I figured as much.

Spoiler
Loved the character in Halo Cryptum, but he was more of an ally to the humans there. Wish I got around to reading Primordium to learn more about him, but I never even finished Glasslands, unfortunately :-\

Still, can't wait to see how everything plays out!!!
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I think the fact that he had to
Spoiler
kill his love (the Librarian) when activating the Array will play into his villainy to some extent. One hundred millennia brooding over that death can't be good for your mental state.
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Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 03, 2012, 06:30:41 PM
I'm the only one here who has no idea who this bastard is. Good thing though, because at least I'll be introduced for the first time. Never did read any of the novels for any games actually.

Did you ever go through the Halo 3 Terminals? If so, he was "D."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 03, 2012, 06:35:08 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 03, 2012, 06:32:19 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
Wish I didn't click, but I figured as much.

Spoiler
Loved the character in Halo Cryptum, but he was more of an ally to the humans there. Wish I got around to reading Primordium to learn more about him, but I never even finished Glasslands, unfortunately :-\

Still, can't wait to see how everything plays out!!!
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I think the fact that he had to
Spoiler
kill his love (the Librarian) when activating the Array will play into his villainy to some extent. One hundred millennia brooding over that death can't be good for your mental state.
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Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 03, 2012, 06:30:41 PM
I'm the only one here who has no idea who this bastard is. Good thing though, because at least I'll be introduced for the first time. Never did read any of the novels for any games actually.

Did you ever go through the Halo 3 Terminals? If so, he was "D."

I only ever went through the ones that were available to me, and those that I found. Didn't bother with trying to find them all, especially through all the difficulties, or so that is my understanding that you can find certain ones through different difficulty modes.

Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 03, 2012, 06:32:14 PM
The Novels were really good man. You should give them a whirl if you ever get the chance.


If given the chance, then I will. I won't be actively trying to find them, but if I come across any of them; for sure I'll give them a read.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 03, 2012, 06:39:17 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 03, 2012, 06:35:08 PM
I only ever went through the ones that were available to me, and those that I found. Didn't bother with trying to find them all, especially through all the difficulties, or so that is my understanding that you can find certain ones through different difficulty modes.

Actually, you can find every Terminal on every difficulty setting. With one exception, they only give a different message when playing on Legendary (the exception being the fifth terminal, which gives a different message on each difficulty setting).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 06:40:41 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 03, 2012, 06:32:19 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 06:29:21 PM
Wish I didn't click, but I figured as much.

Spoiler
Loved the character in Halo Cryptum, but he was more of an ally to the humans there. Wish I got around to reading Primordium to learn more about him, but I never even finished Glasslands, unfortunately :-\

Still, can't wait to see how everything plays out!!!
[close]

I think the fact that he had to
Spoiler
kill his love (the Librarian) when activating the Array will play into his villainy to some extent. One hundred millennia brooding over that death can't be good for your mental state.
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Its been a very long time since I read the terminals, and when I did I was very new to Halo and didn't understand them.

In Halo Cryptum, it was established that (spoilers, obviously)
Spoiler
thousands/millions of years ago he was a major part of a war between the Forerunners and Humans. After the war, he exiled himself in a Cryptum, only to be awakened by a young Forerunner named Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting and his two human companions. Over the course of the novel, he eases up towards the humans and begins to respect them. By the end of the novel
Spoiler
he actually dies at the hands of another Forerunner, but is, in a sense, reborn in Bornstellar.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 03, 2012, 06:41:26 PM
So the 5th terminal is really the only one that is different?

Well, looks like I'll give this a go in November, since I'll be playing all games I have chronologically before Halo 4 comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 06:43:45 PM
I'm not sure I'm gonna have time to do the entire Halo saga leading up to Halo 4, but I will, at the very least, play through the trilogy in the weeks prior.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 03, 2012, 07:24:11 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 03, 2012, 06:41:26 PM
So the 5th terminal is really the only one that is different?

Well, looks like I'll give this a go in November, since I'll be playing all games I have chronologically before Halo 4 comes out.

That's exactly what I did, too! :) Gotta love Halothons.

You can also, of course, find complete transcripts of what the Terminals say online, if you wanna see what the other difficulties offer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2012, 07:32:03 PM
Marines, I forget. Did you play Anniversary? Because those terminals are also really great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 03, 2012, 08:17:43 PM
Yes I did. No longer had a copy of the original Halo (it had been borrowed from my brother's friend), so I made the purchase in anticipation of this latest game. Loved those Terminals.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 06, 2012, 04:50:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsj1lan-CCg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsj1lan-CCg#ws)

http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/05/The-Halo-Bulletin-9512.aspx (http://blogs.halo.xbox.com/Headlines/post/2012/09/05/The-Halo-Bulletin-9512.aspx)

New FuD video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THiee1u5QIE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THiee1u5QIE#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 09, 2012, 06:51:43 PM
Great ad. Loved how they integrated the gametype into the actual story of the series.

Now how the hell will they explain Oddball? :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 10, 2012, 02:04:29 AM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/367178/halo-4-promethean-enemies-and-weapons-revealed/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/367178/halo-4-promethean-enemies-and-weapons-revealed/?site=cvg)

Nothing new, just descriptions of the promethean weapons and some of the enemy classes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 02:07:42 AM
So there's only three different types of Promethean enemies? Was kind of expecting more than that, but eh...at least they look cool 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 10, 2012, 02:08:53 AM
I just don't think they look very Forerunner, myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 02:17:41 AM
Well, in Cryptum, we learn a bit more about the various types of Forerunner and their differences. I don't recall the details specifically, but these may be a bit more in line with the Warrior-Servants like the Didact, rather than the stuff that we've seen in the past games that is more fitting of a Lifeshaper like the Librarian.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 10, 2012, 02:56:50 AM
Went to GameStop the other day to trade some games in I don't play anymore, and saw they already had Halo 4 figures out. Saw a Master Chief and a Grunt. Do not like the Grunt's new design at all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Sep 10, 2012, 03:43:58 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_011tjjl4.jpg&hash=c14ce1caf1a34286e86f080e4f03d777a611cd13)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_010wsj9k.jpg&hash=121eaebcc8e8c89b20a8bd612fefa2274e22fbf2)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_01938jmg.jpg&hash=801178bbc9d7801405ce2f44b93c1d0c11f085fa)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_008uykso.jpg&hash=1c65e2b1cd6a408233407e5d1b7c392c2f40112b)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_009p8ooo.jpg&hash=5c90e3a30fc69931c080f7bf9ae556d7791ff4c1)

This isn't Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 03:48:46 AM
The grunts are kinda ugly, but in no way do they look um-Halo. And I have no problem with the Elites myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Sep 10, 2012, 03:51:38 AM
To me they just look like something from Lord of the Rings.

My opinion may change when I see them in-game, however.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 10, 2012, 03:54:56 AM
Quote from: Galliruler on Sep 10, 2012, 03:51:38 AM
To me they just look like something from Lord of the Rings.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.crushable.com%2Ffiles%2F2012%2F08%2Fmal-what.gif&hash=3b8627a7d95e651c42cb8ee4d2484148bc8f82ef)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 03:56:51 AM
For all we know, there could even be an in-universe reason why they look different. they could have split off from the main Covenant years ago, gone savage, and aren't even aware that the war is over.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 10, 2012, 03:58:40 AM
I'm just amazed someone could think that looks like it's from LotR.

I mean, has he even seen LotR?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2012, 12:23:31 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 10, 2012, 03:58:40 AM
I'm just amazed someone could think that looks like it's from LotR.

I mean, has he even seen LotR?

My thoughts exactly.

Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 10, 2012, 02:04:29 AM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/367178/halo-4-promethean-enemies-and-weapons-revealed/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/367178/halo-4-promethean-enemies-and-weapons-revealed/?site=cvg)

Nothing new, just descriptions of the promethean weapons and some of the enemy classes.


Not sure if I didn't look hard enough on this link. But here's one that shows a bit more, but not much:

http://www.joystiq.com/screenshots/halo-4-promethean-enemy-class/5269901/#/0 (http://www.joystiq.com/screenshots/halo-4-promethean-enemy-class/5269901/#/0)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 10, 2012, 02:43:49 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 10, 2012, 03:58:40 AM
I'm just amazed someone could think that looks like it's from LotR.

I mean, has he even seen LotR?
The grunts look like baby cave trolls.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 02:45:41 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2Fa%2Faf%2FCave_troll.jpg&hash=8575d0d3717647fcafad7ad9d1de2258612fc380)
"HE'S A DEMON!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Sep 10, 2012, 05:22:13 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Sep 10, 2012, 02:43:49 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 10, 2012, 03:58:40 AM
I'm just amazed someone could think that looks like it's from LotR.

I mean, has he even seen LotR?
The grunts look like baby cave trolls.  ;)

At least one person didn't jump my ass.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 10, 2012, 05:45:33 PM
Ah don't worry about it, Galliruler. My fellow Spartans have itchy trigger fingers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 10, 2012, 06:53:12 PM
Quote from: Galliruler on Sep 10, 2012, 03:43:58 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_011tjjl4.jpg&hash=c14ce1caf1a34286e86f080e4f03d777a611cd13)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_010wsj9k.jpg&hash=121eaebcc8e8c89b20a8bd612fefa2274e22fbf2)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_01938jmg.jpg&hash=801178bbc9d7801405ce2f44b93c1d0c11f085fa)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_008uykso.jpg&hash=1c65e2b1cd6a408233407e5d1b7c392c2f40112b)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.abload.de%2Fimg%2Fhalo4_360_visuel_009p8ooo.jpg&hash=5c90e3a30fc69931c080f7bf9ae556d7791ff4c1)

This isn't Halo.
Hey, don't forget the Godzillas,
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halobase.de%2Ffileadmin%2Fmedia%2Fgallery%2Fmisc-art%2Fhalo-4-schakale-screencaps%2FHalo-4-Schakal_screencap-11.jpg&hash=ace2b610eccfb7e6439a7196dda4cba36f106209)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.entertainmentearth.com%2Fimages%2FAUTOIMAGES%2FMF19214lg.jpg&hash=3db0720ad6846e354d24370f56515acb9a6b0196)

We've still to see how messed up the Hunters are.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 03:56:51 AM
For all we know, there could even be an in-universe reason why they look different. they could have split off from the main Covenant years ago, gone savage, and aren't even aware that the war is over.
343 gave an explaination which was basically *hand waveium* they're aliens, forget everything Bungie explained about them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Sep 10, 2012, 07:35:36 PM
....Am I the only one who actually likes the redesigns we've seen so far?  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 10, 2012, 07:45:59 PM
Nope, you're not alone. 

I hope the grunts still have their hilarious personalities.  Love it when they start to jump around when they spot the enemy, shaking their guns when they have misfires, and the way the run away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 10, 2012, 08:00:19 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Sep 10, 2012, 07:35:36 PM
....Am I the only one who actually likes the redesigns we've seen so far?  :'(

Not at all. I think they all look great, especially the Elites. The game is shaping up to be amazing, and seeing that this is a splinter group of the original Covenant, it could be said that it is composed of different subspecies. Kinda like skirmishers compared to jackals.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Sep 10, 2012, 09:21:30 PM
Those Elites look incredible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2012, 09:36:53 PM
Aesthetics. That's what it all boils down to if there is no clear explanation why they looks different. Much of the Halo Universe has changed due to aesthetics, and I'm fine with that.

And yes, I can't f**king wait to see what they do to the Hunters, I completely forgot about them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 10:54:18 PM
I love the new Elites, and the Grunts aren't as bad as I originally thought, but I don't hate them, either. Still ugly, though :P I wish the Jackals' heads were a bit smaller and less G98-like.

I wonder if we'll be seeing any Hunters, Drones, or Brutes? I have a feeling Brutes won't be in it, simply because I don't see the Covenant schism working its way into this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2012, 10:57:35 PM
No Brutes is fine by me. Wouldn't be surprised if they turned up in the next two games in this trilogy with their own agenda.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 11:03:25 PM
And the Flood, too, since they're not in this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2012, 11:05:24 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 11:03:25 PM
And the Flood, too, since they're not in this game.

f**k the Flood!

Although I would actually like for them to be the final villain in Halo 6. Being able to finally wipe them the f**k out would be the greatest thing for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 10, 2012, 11:19:33 PM
I don't know if you really can wipe the Flood out...even if you destroyed all six remaining rings, they're surely all over the galaxy.

I really hope they come back in 5 or 6, though. Lots of great story potential.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 12:11:41 AM
WIPE 'EM OUT!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2012, 03:33:06 AM
No more Flood, please and thank you. Useless enemy that only serves to drive the player bonkers. As for the new designs, I like em! The Grunts look dangerous this time around.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 03:35:43 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2012, 03:33:06 AM
No more Flood, please and thank you. Useless enemy that only serves to drive the player bonkers.


QFT
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 03:40:53 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2012, 03:33:06 AM
Useless enemy that only serves to drive the player bonkers.
Yeah, not to progress the story in new, sometimes unexpected directions, nope.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 11, 2012, 03:42:21 AM
I really like the Flood, and think that they can take then in new and interesting directions (gameplay wise) should they reappear. I would like them to redesign their actions a bit, should they ever come back. While I didn't find them too hard in the trilogy (CE aside...they were ridiculous in that one!), I'd like to see some new ways of tackling the Flood.

And from a story point of view, it'd be crazy if we never saw them again. There's so much more that can be done with them! Would be great if, near the end of Halo 4, we bumped into our good friend the Gravemind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 03:44:51 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 03:40:53 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2012, 03:33:06 AM
Useless enemy that only serves to drive the player bonkers.
Yeah, not to progress the story in new, sometimes unexpected directions, nope.

http://chanarchive.org/content/61_tv/10391612/1277438497337.jpg


And that wasn't a good thing personally. It's no secret that it did exactly what you're saying. I've already said how I wasn't expecting them to appear in Halo 3, suddenly *BAMF* they appear. Holy shit was I pissed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 03:47:28 AM
I'm sure Chief was, too.

Oh, and we've got some of the greatest scenes in the franchise because of them. Like the first contact clusterf**k. And the meeting with the Gravemind through the revival of Chief and the Arbiter (who, as far as I'm concerned, were killed in Halo 2 before the Gravemind brought them back).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2012, 03:47:28 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 03:40:53 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2012, 03:33:06 AM
Useless enemy that only serves to drive the player bonkers.
Yeah, not to progress the story in new, sometimes unexpected directions, nope.

http://chanarchive.org/content/61_tv/10391612/1277438497337.jpg

Not really. It really felt like, "OMFG FLOOD AAAAAYYYEEE ACTIVATE TEH RINGZ"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 03:48:52 AM
Try to picture the first Halo without the Flood.

Yeah.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 03:49:17 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 03:48:52 AM
Try to picture the first Halo without the Flood.

Yeah.

http://04.images.fireden.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/don.jpg.jpeg


I can, works for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 11, 2012, 03:52:13 AM
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What if, the forerunners are too strong for the UNSC and we need the flood to beat them again?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 03:53:44 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 11, 2012, 03:52:13 AM
http://i.imgur.com/YSzkh.jpg

What if, the forerunners are too strong for the UNSC and we need the flood to beat them again?


No one would be stupid enough to even want them as allies again. I remember in Halo 3 when that happened, and I can't believe I never said this before, but I f**king shit bricks. I felt so glad that I didn't have to fight the zombies anymore, and that they would fight with me this time, f**king GOD MODE.

I should have known better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2012, 03:55:50 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 03:48:52 AM
Try to picture the first Halo without the Flood.

Yeah.

http://04.images.fireden.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/don.jpg.jpeg

Doesn't mean the Flood have to return for sequels when the story has taken its own direction.

They made the Library level even worse. It wasn't bad enough that the level itself was designed horribly but adding to simply mowing down wave after wave of Flood didn't make it any more tolerable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 03:58:02 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 11, 2012, 03:55:50 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 03:48:52 AM
Try to picture the first Halo without the Flood.

Yeah.

http://04.images.fireden.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/don.jpg.jpeg

Doesn't mean the Flood have to return for sequels when the story has taken its own direction.

They made the Library level even worse. It wasn't bad enough that the level itself was designed horribly but adding to simply mowing down wave after wave of Flood didn't make it any more tolerable.

The Flood always bring terrible level design at least ONCE in every game. It's always usually run and gun, and GET THE f**k OUT OF THERE!!!


Still, as has been said before. A game devoted to the Flood in a horror-like setting is fine by me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 11, 2012, 03:58:34 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 03:48:52 AM
Try to picture the first Halo without the Flood.

Exactly. Despite taking place during the war, CE was not at all about the war. It merely used the Covenant and the war as a way to get you on Halo, at which point the real plot began to unfold. And boy did it unfold...

Halo 4 is going to be the first game in the series in 11 years to go back to that type of narrative, it seems. Should make for a cool change of pace from what we've come to expect from Halo over the past 10 years.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 03:59:40 AM
The Flood are going to appear in Halo 4, now that I have this horrible feeling. Despite what has been said, they are going to appear, god damn it! Damn this thread for giving me this feeling!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 11, 2012, 04:01:18 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 03:59:40 AM
The Flood are going to appear in Halo 4, now that I have this horrible feeling. Despite what has been said, they are going to appear, god damn it! Damn this thread for giving me this feeling!

It has been confirmed already that we will not fight the Flood in Halo 4. So if anything, they'll just pop up at the end as a cliffhanger of sorts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 04:02:45 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 03:59:40 AM
The Flood are going to appear in Halo 4, now that I have this horrible feeling. Despite what has been said, they are going to appear, god damn it! Damn this thread for giving me this feeling!
Snap out of it you crazy bastard! SNAP DA FAK OUTTA IT.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 04:04:44 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 11, 2012, 04:02:45 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 03:59:40 AM
The Flood are going to appear in Halo 4, now that I have this horrible feeling. Despite what has been said, they are going to appear, god damn it! Damn this thread for giving me this feeling!
Snap out of it you crazy bastard! SNAP DA FAK OUTTA IT.


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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 11, 2012, 04:14:07 AM
BREAKING NEWS, arby just came back from the future after finishing halo 4, his first words
Spoiler
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 04:19:50 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 11, 2012, 04:14:07 AM
BREAKING NEWS, arby just came back from the future after finishing halo 4, his first words
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FejiC3.jpg&hash=853d379ec1784d35a99633f6611102b6f3113648)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn6hhrX34Pw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn6hhrX34Pw#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 11, 2012, 04:28:34 AM
I like the Flood.

No, scratch that.

I love the Flood.

Gameplay-wise, yes, they were irritating at times. But they gave a nice change of pace from the standard fare of run 'n gun the Covie bastards, giving a nice variety to the games.

Story-wise? They are essential. Literally the entire Halo universe is built around this parasitic race. Everything that happens in the games, in the books, the comics, everything, is directly or indirectly because of the Flood.

I love the Flood. So if they're gonna be in future games, I say bring it, so long as it serves the story.

I'm ready.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 11, 2012, 04:30:12 AM
I'm ready too. My anger will no doubt get me immersed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 13, 2012, 01:39:54 AM
New Vidoc!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL8QP6hSU9A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL8QP6hSU9A#ws)

Pretty damn good and those clips of Requiem towards the end, so good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 13, 2012, 01:57:20 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 13, 2012, 01:39:54 AM
New Vidoc!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL8QP6hSU9A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL8QP6hSU9A#ws)

Pretty damn good and those clips of Requiem towards the end, so good.


Very nice.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 13, 2012, 01:59:12 AM
Whoa... Just give me this game now...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 14, 2012, 07:49:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlCsxzJ5e2U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlCsxzJ5e2U#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Sep 14, 2012, 07:54:14 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 14, 2012, 07:49:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlCsxzJ5e2U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlCsxzJ5e2U#ws)

Lol, cadet is screwed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 14, 2012, 08:24:37 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/368672/microsoft-snaps-up-halo-7-halo-8-and-halo-9-domains/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/368672/microsoft-snaps-up-halo-7-halo-8-and-halo-9-domains/?site=cvg)

QuoteAccording to Fusible, the platform holder picked up the domains halo7.net, halo7.org, halo8.org, halo9.net and halo9.org through internet brand protection company MarkMonitor.
:-\ Well that escalated quickly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 14, 2012, 08:27:16 PM
LOL, already?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Sep 14, 2012, 08:28:08 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 14, 2012, 08:24:37 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/368672/microsoft-snaps-up-halo-7-halo-8-and-halo-9-domains/?site=cvg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/368672/microsoft-snaps-up-halo-7-halo-8-and-halo-9-domains/?site=cvg)

QuoteAccording to Fusible, the platform holder picked up the domains halo7.net, halo7.org, halo8.org, halo9.net and halo9.org through internet brand protection company MarkMonitor.
:-\ Well that escalated quickly.

... What the...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Sep 14, 2012, 08:35:50 PM
Well, I mean, that have to make sure no one steals them. What if Halo 4, 5 and 6 are better than the first trilogy? Just sayin...just sayin.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Sep 14, 2012, 08:49:07 PM
7,8 and 9?

Are they really going to stretch the series out that far?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 14, 2012, 08:50:49 PM
More Flood coming way for sure then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Sep 14, 2012, 08:55:53 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 14, 2012, 08:50:49 PM
More Flood coming way for sure then.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Sep 14, 2012, 09:00:29 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Sep 14, 2012, 08:55:53 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 14, 2012, 08:50:49 PM
More Flood coming way for sure then.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU-
http://15.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kvl3a1er7a1qavi55o1_500.jpg

LOL.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 14, 2012, 09:02:35 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 11, 2012, 04:14:07 AM
BREAKING NEWS, arby just came back from the future after finishing halo 4, his first words
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FejiC3.jpg&hash=853d379ec1784d35a99633f6611102b6f3113648)
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THIS POST WASN'T WRONG!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Sep 14, 2012, 09:09:31 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 14, 2012, 09:02:35 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 11, 2012, 04:14:07 AM
BREAKING NEWS, arby just came back from the future after finishing halo 4, his first words
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FejiC3.jpg&hash=853d379ec1784d35a99633f6611102b6f3113648)
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THIS POST WASN'T WRONG!!!!!!!

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2012, 05:23:45 AM
I really doubt that 343i have plans for a 7, 8, and 9. Probably just buying the domains so others can't.

That being said, I doubt 6 is going to be the last game, either. Once they're done (or maybe even before they're done) with this upcoming trilogy, I'd expect to see more spin-offs, prequels, and side stories like all the stuff we got post-Halo 3, which I would be more than happy with.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 15, 2012, 05:31:24 AM
Floods be lurking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 15, 2012, 05:33:07 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2012, 05:23:45 AM
That being said, I doubt 6 is going to be the last game, either. Once they're done (or maybe even before they're done) with this upcoming trilogy, I'd expect to see more spin-offs, prequels, and side stories like all the stuff we got post-Halo 3, which I would be more than happy with.

My ultimate dream for one of those side things is an ODST sequel with the full squad, with the addition of the Arbiter and some ONI higher-up voiced by James Callis.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 15, 2012, 05:34:45 AM
ARBITER and Friends!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2012, 05:55:11 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 15, 2012, 05:33:07 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2012, 05:23:45 AM
That being said, I doubt 6 is going to be the last game, either. Once they're done (or maybe even before they're done) with this upcoming trilogy, I'd expect to see more spin-offs, prequels, and side stories like all the stuff we got post-Halo 3, which I would be more than happy with.

My ultimate dream for one of those side things is an ODST sequel with the full squad, with the addition of the Arbiter and some ONI higher-up voiced by James Callis.

Never thought of it that way, but in the little bit of Glasslands that I read, ONI don't seem particularly fond of the Arbiter. Not sure if/how that ever gets resolved, though.

I'd like to see the ODST cast back as well, with that being my favorite game and all. And I have been saying for a while that I'd love an Arbiter game. Also high up on my list are a Flood survival horror game, a Halo Wars 2, and an ancient Forerunner game, perhaps with the Flood as an enemy on a much larger scale and with varying types and mutations that we've ever encountered them before.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2012, 06:56:50 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 15, 2012, 05:33:07 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2012, 05:23:45 AM
That being said, I doubt 6 is going to be the last game, either. Once they're done (or maybe even before they're done) with this upcoming trilogy, I'd expect to see more spin-offs, prequels, and side stories like all the stuff we got post-Halo 3, which I would be more than happy with.

My ultimate dream for one of those side things is an ODST sequel with the full squad, with the addition of the Arbiter and some ONI higher-up voiced by James Callis.
James Callis and Tricia Helfer reunited, arguing in Halo...

...Don't make me cum like that ever again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 15, 2012, 04:09:16 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 15, 2012, 06:56:50 AM
James Callis and Tricia Helfer reunited, arguing in Halo...

...Don't make me cum like that ever again.

Thought you'd like that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 15, 2012, 08:37:08 PM
Finally decided to stop being cheap and lazy and go pre-order this today, and Target was all out of pre-order cards :P Gonna have to go back later during the week and see if they got more.

In good news, it seems that game is selling well :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 16, 2012, 12:02:00 PM
Best buying online man, unless a retail store has some sort of special pre-order bonus that you really want.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 16, 2012, 12:17:06 PM
I'm good for games if anyone fancies! Just send me an invite, cplhicks2310. I'll be on Reach and CEA today.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 16, 2012, 03:47:56 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Sep 16, 2012, 12:02:00 PM
Best buying online man, unless a retail store has some sort of special pre-order bonus that you really want.

Target is the best bet for me, as I get employee discount off there since my mom works there. Plus, they give a $5 gift card with preorders.

I was gonna go to Game Stop like I usually do (they usually have a good preorder bonus) but their exclusive Halo 4 armor looks kind of...eh, to be honest.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2012, 05:50:56 PM
The pre-order bonuses for this game look eh, all over. Skins are such a lazy thing to include.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 18, 2012, 08:28:21 PM
Yeah, but the nice thing about skins is that it's not that big a deal if you don't get them. That way you don't feel like you're missing out by preordering from one certain location.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2012, 10:43:02 PM
The fact that all we're getting are skins makes me not want to pre-order it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 18, 2012, 10:44:09 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Sep 18, 2012, 05:50:56 PM
The pre-order bonuses for this game look eh, all over. Skins are such a lazy thing to include.

I have no problem with skins. In fact, I pre-ordered ODST and Reach solely for the skins.

Its just that none of these skins (or at least, the ones I bothered to look at) really look any good...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 19, 2012, 02:01:16 AM
f**k the skins, I just saw an image with all the damn Halo helmets, and I'm just happy that the EVA is still on there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Sep 20, 2012, 01:56:41 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ9he9kkhck#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ9he9kkhck#ws)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Sep 20, 2012, 01:59:19 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Sep 20, 2012, 01:56:41 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ9he9kkhck#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ9he9kkhck#ws)
No regular plasma rifles? cool
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Sep 20, 2012, 02:00:44 AM
Fuel rod cannon thingy looks a tad OP.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2012, 02:02:54 AM
Really upset about the lack of the Plasma Rifle. That is one of Halo's most iconic weapons, and the replacement just doesn't look all too special.

Still, I'm glad that the carbine is returning (I love that gun!) and the Beam Rifle as well (I'm sorry, but I hated the Focus Rifle). The Grav Hammer is probably exclusive to multiplayer, since there probably won't be any Brutes in the game, and seeing the Concussion Rifle was a very welcome surprise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 20, 2012, 02:04:02 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2012, 02:02:54 AM
Really upset about the lack of the Plasma Rifle. That is one of Halo's most iconic weapons, and the replacement just doesn't look all too special.

I agree wholeheartedly. One of the most recognizable things from the franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2012, 02:05:52 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 20, 2012, 02:04:02 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2012, 02:02:54 AM
Really upset about the lack of the Plasma Rifle. That is one of Halo's most iconic weapons, and the replacement just doesn't look all too special.

I agree wholeheartedly. One of the most recognizable things from the franchise.

Hopefully this is just a one-off type of thing, and they learn like Bungie did when they didn't include the Halo gun, the AR, in Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 20, 2012, 02:06:52 AM
I can't even express how happy I am that muh baby, the carbine is back.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 20, 2012, 02:09:05 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2012, 02:02:54 AMStill, I'm glad that the carbine is returning (I love that gun!) and the Beam Rifle as well (I'm sorry, but I hated the Focus Rifle).

I agree, the Beam Rifle is great. And I don't know about you guys, but I've really come to love the concussion rifle over the last few weeks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2012, 02:10:56 AM
Yeah, most of my friends seem to not like the Concussion Rifle, but I love it. Its effective, and its just a lot of fun to use.

I really can't wait to use the Carbine again myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 20, 2012, 02:30:12 AM
Quote from: Sinister Serenity on Sep 20, 2012, 02:00:44 AM
Fuel rod cannon thingy looks a tad OP.
Looks about the same as it has been in all previous games.

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 20, 2012, 02:04:02 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2012, 02:02:54 AM
Really upset about the lack of the Plasma Rifle. That is one of Halo's most iconic weapons, and the replacement just doesn't look all too special.

I agree wholeheartedly. One of the most recognizable things from the franchise.
Yeah, and the thing was amazing against Elites. Lowered their sheild incredibly fast, and then pelted them to death before they could say a garble a word of objection. Then again, just because we didn't see it showcased doesn't mean it won't be there. I remember when everybody thought the Plasma Repeater was replacing the Plamsa Rifle in Reach just because it never got any display time.

At least the Storm Rifle is looking brutal. Also, the Carbine coming back... my favorite weapon aside from the Plasma Pistol (which is looking really good as well). Oh, and the Beam Rifle which I didn't like at all in Halo 3 but loved in Halo 2 has a glorious redesign.

Concussion Rifle really only was good for pushing vehicles away and causing mass frustration on Legendary in the hands of Elite Majors. Hopefully they've made it an effective anti-personnel weapon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 20, 2012, 04:14:54 AM
No plasma rifle?


Oh, shit....legendary is going to be a HUGE bitch now. Hopefully them Promethean weapons can do something about that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Sep 20, 2012, 08:59:41 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 20, 2012, 04:14:54 AM
No plasma rifle?
The Storm rifle is the replacement for the Plasma rifle.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 20, 2012, 09:36:54 AM
Again, it doesn't seem like it. It looks more like the replacement for the Plasma Repeater.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 20, 2012, 01:43:05 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 20, 2012, 09:36:54 AM
Again, it doesn't seem like it. It looks more like the replacement for the Plasma Repeater.

I don't care; I will continue complaining loudly until the PR is confirmed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 20, 2012, 03:04:49 PM
I'm pretty sure I remember reading online that it wasn't going to be in the game. I guess, instead of that, we're getting the Storm Rifle and probably a Promethean weapon that serves a similar purpose :-\

In my opinion, the Assault Rifle, Shotgun, Magnum, Rocket Launcher, Plasma Pistol, Plasma Rifle, Needler, Energy Sword, and Gravity Hammer have essentially become Halo's most iconic weapons, and most of them have been there from the beginning. Sucks that we're seemingly missing out on one of the major ones.

But hey, to stay positive, its absence won't break the game :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Sep 20, 2012, 04:19:45 PM
^That's a good list.  I've always assumed that most Halo players have fired over 10,000 plasma rifle rounds through the games, by now.  It's one of the best overall weapons and takes shields out in a hurry.  Charged plasma pistol shot + Plasma rifle =  :-*.

I usually grab one near the beginning or mid-point of a level, or whenever the human weapons start to run dry.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 20, 2012, 08:21:38 PM
I always preferred the combination of a charged plasma pistol with the magnum. I always found the magnum more accurate than the plasma rifle.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Sep 20, 2012, 08:26:15 PM
Shadowpred...Oh Shadowpreeeeeed?

You still fancy some Co-Op action?  8) :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Sep 20, 2012, 10:13:51 PM
GIVE US BACK OUR PLAYABLE SANGHEILI!!! Wort, Wort, Wort....WORT!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 21, 2012, 08:02:03 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 20, 2012, 02:30:12 AMConcussion Rifle really only was good for pushing vehicles away and causing mass frustration on Legendary in the hands of Elite Majors. Hopefully they've made it an effective anti-personnel weapon.

I was thinking more of MP, where it's perfect for dealing with energy swords. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 21, 2012, 10:24:25 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aoJMAMR038#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aoJMAMR038#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrD3xqydWx4&feature=plcp# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrD3xqydWx4&feature=plcp#)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVVjuTaODvc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVVjuTaODvc#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZCh0EDSLuo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZCh0EDSLuo#ws)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpictures.hatsrack.com%2FAnimations%2F2550103211_459da97fcd_o.gif&hash=d490c217f197254492397be6bc61bfc4b20c0d38)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 21, 2012, 02:56:11 PM
UNF, dat Wolfkill!

So happy that the SAW looks like it's going to tear shit up, definitely going to be using it on Legendary.

Everything is looking like it really all fits together very well, it's amazing. I honestly have never felt this excited for any Halo game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 21, 2012, 04:01:33 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNRzUwa3VQU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNRzUwa3VQU#ws)

Oct 5 this premiers, mark your calenders.

More videos

Tons of new campaign gameplay in this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPrPJZLVjgg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPrPJZLVjgg#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCDUq8yw7Kk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCDUq8yw7Kk#ws)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 21, 2012, 05:00:38 PM
My bodeh...it is so ready. The week is booked off :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 21, 2012, 05:13:47 PM
I have the day off for the election. Hope I have enough time to beat it that day ;D

I was able to beat Reach in a single day because that one also fell on a holiday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 21, 2012, 05:18:10 PM
Not going to bother seeing the campaign gameplay, I've seen too much of it already.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 21, 2012, 05:20:35 PM
I've avoided almost all of it, thankfully. Barely touched any campaign stuff that was released after E3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 21, 2012, 05:21:30 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 21, 2012, 05:20:35 PM
I've avoided almost all of it, thankfully. Barely touched any campaign stuff that was released after E3.

Same, I'd rather not have more spoiled because I want to be in the dark about it. Although the multi-player stuff is looking great, I'm actually pretty happy about it, and I can't wait to try it out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2012, 02:34:33 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 21, 2012, 02:56:11 PM
Everything is looking like it really all fits together very well, it's amazing. I honestly have never felt this excited for any Halo game.
Last time I was this excited, it was Halo 3.

I was pretty f**king excited for ODST as well, but in terms of the games that take sequential leaps, this is where it's at. I think it hits me extra hard because of how anti-Halo 4 I was for a while; I didn't have enough faith in 343 as they were, and the Anniversary edition of CE didn't leave me thinking that they really had the chops to tackle the next game...

The thing that won me over, as they knew they would have to do with the longtime Bungie-era fans, was probably the video that showcased the massive range of talents behind the game. I saw passion in the people making it, and they were well aware of what they were picking up from and the challenges they would face in making the series fresh again while keeping the previous chapters untarnished. I see that coming through in every aspect of the game; while Bungie was innovation, 343 is refinement, and by-god, have they gone on a path that'll keep Halo relevant and exciting for years to come.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 22, 2012, 03:09:09 AM
Sweeps, you gotta admit your initial reaction was kind of hilarious ;)

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:04:11 PM
Spoiler
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO!

YOU f**kING c**t BASTARDS! f**k YOU ALL, I f**kING HATE YOU! f**k NO! I GOT 3 HOURS OF SLEEP LAST NIGHT. FOUR HOURS! I WAKE UP, WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW, AND THIS IS THE BIG REVEAL. LITERALLY "HALO 4".

YOU MOTHERf**kERS! f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU!!!! AND THEY'LL BE f**kING SHITTING WITH THE STORY, THEY JUST RAPED THE THEMES OF HALO... 3'S.... ENDING.... AND A f**kING JETPACK!? JUST OUT OF NOWHERE?! AND DID CHIEF JUST HAVE A f**kING ARMOR RE-SHAPING IN CRYO!?

...THERE'S--  :'(  THERE'S SO MUCH BULLSHIT IN THE TRAILER. CHIEF JUST WOKE UP AND HE'S... f**kING... FLYING THROUGH THERE... LIKE HE KNOWS THE ENTIRE LAYOUT OF THE SERIES... THEY ANNOUNCED IT WILL BE A f**kING TRILOGY...  :'( OH-- OH GOD. I'M... JUST LEAVE ME ALONE. JUST LEAVE THE f**kING SERIES ALONE... YOU c**tS. GODDAMNIT! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I'M GONNA THROW-- I'M GONNA THROW U-U-U-U-U-PPPP--
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2012, 03:25:31 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmyscriptx.com%2Fdl%2F1171%2Fgandalf-laugh.gif&hash=91f276b6088480fdd9cd4168c072ece0681cd438)

How could I forget?  :laugh:

Spoiler
I still hate that premire trailer though.  :D
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 22, 2012, 03:26:47 AM
I thought it was good enough; it certainly got me excited, at least. I just hated the magic appearing jetpack :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 22, 2012, 03:34:10 AM
That tirade was burned into my soul.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 06:04:14 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 22, 2012, 03:09:09 AM
Sweeps, you gotta admit your initial reaction was kind of hilarious ;)

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 06, 2011, 06:04:11 PM
Spoiler
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NO!

YOU f**kING c**t BASTARDS! f**k YOU ALL, I f**kING HATE YOU! f**k NO! I GOT 3 HOURS OF SLEEP LAST NIGHT. FOUR HOURS! I WAKE UP, WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW, AND THIS IS THE BIG REVEAL. LITERALLY "HALO 4".

YOU MOTHERf**kERS! f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU f**k YOU!!!! AND THEY'LL BE f**kING SHITTING WITH THE STORY, THEY JUST RAPED THE THEMES OF HALO... 3'S.... ENDING.... AND A f**kING JETPACK!? JUST OUT OF NOWHERE?! AND DID CHIEF JUST HAVE A f**kING ARMOR RE-SHAPING IN CRYO!?

...THERE'S--  :'(  THERE'S SO MUCH BULLSHIT IN THE TRAILER. CHIEF JUST WOKE UP AND HE'S... f**kING... FLYING THROUGH THERE... LIKE HE KNOWS THE ENTIRE LAYOUT OF THE SERIES... THEY ANNOUNCED IT WILL BE A f**kING TRILOGY...  :'( OH-- OH GOD. I'M... JUST LEAVE ME ALONE. JUST LEAVE THE f**kING SERIES ALONE... YOU c**tS. GODDAMNIT! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I'M GONNA THROW-- I'M GONNA THROW U-U-U-U-U-PPPP--
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I missed THIS during my hiatus last year?! GOD DAMMIT!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2012, 01:36:42 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fhalo4%2FContent%2Fimages%2Fsamples%2FmainFeatureGraphic.png&hash=e2fc7e0fc75397020b37dfd28efb5c93b8b07592)

Complete Detailed Rundown of the Armor Abilities, Tactical Packages, and Support Upgrades:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLKi6FQ8Yg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLKi6FQ8Yg#ws)

Sleek Operative Class:
Thruster Pack + Mobility + Stealth = You Motherf**kers Better Watch Out

Gonna be fun playing with everybody once this comes out!  :D

Also:
Weapon & Vehicle Renders:
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1)

Character & Enemy Renders:
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/character-enemy-renders/421563ab-3b18-4e29-8487-3dd79b627a70#imageNumber=1 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/character-enemy-renders/421563ab-3b18-4e29-8487-3dd79b627a70#imageNumber=1)

I'm liking everything except for the fact that they've totally evolved Jackals from bird-like to lizard-like. Guess 343 aren't fans of modern views on dinosaurs. Neither am I, but their look was a bit too established for them to change that drastically.

Oh well, they look awesome with helmets on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Sep 22, 2012, 04:04:12 PM
UNSC SAW. Yes please. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 04:08:29 PM
Another game mode got leaked: Flood Mode!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-jBc7P3Sqxc0%2FUF1w9I2wR4I%2FAAAAAAAAErg%2FJQzIySjCNRo%2Fs1600%2FHalo%2B4%2BInfection.jpg&hash=d6064d612bb92703f10e3b071b048b6dc8318301)

Infected now are actual flood and get claws and enhanced vision.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 22, 2012, 04:28:37 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 04:08:29 PM
Another game mode got leaked: Flood Mode!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jBc7P3Sqxc0/UF1w9I2wR4I/AAAAAAAAErg/JQzIySjCNRo/s1600/Halo+4+Infection.jpg

Infected now are actual flood and get claws and enhanced vision.
That's pretty damn sweet. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dachande95 on Sep 22, 2012, 04:46:25 PM
i have not been able to really get excited about this at all particulary after THAT trailer and ive avoided pretty much everything about this except the e3 gameplay.but recently ive been thinking that it looks pretty good and then i hear
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 04:08:29 PM
Another game mode got leaked: Flood Mode!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jBc7P3Sqxc0/UF1w9I2wR4I/AAAAAAAAErg/JQzIySjCNRo/s1600/Halo+4+Infection.jpg

Infected now are actual flood and get claws and enhanced vision.

flood

FLOOD

NOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 04:51:04 PM
As a replacement for infection? HELL YES, bungie have had infection forever and it was always crappy forced colour spartans as zombies, about time we got the actual flood to play as.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 04:54:51 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2012, 01:36:42 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fhalo4%2FContent%2Fimages%2Fsamples%2FmainFeatureGraphic.png&hash=e2fc7e0fc75397020b37dfd28efb5c93b8b07592)

Complete Detailed Rundown of the Armor Abilities, Tactical Packages, and Support Upgrades:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLKi6FQ8Yg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLKi6FQ8Yg#ws)

Sleek Operative Class:
Thruster Pack + Mobility + Stealth = You Motherf**kers Better Watch Out

Gonna be fun playing with everybody once this comes out!  :D

Also:
Weapon & Vehicle Renders:
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1)

Character & Enemy Renders:
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/character-enemy-renders/421563ab-3b18-4e29-8487-3dd79b627a70#imageNumber=1 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/character-enemy-renders/421563ab-3b18-4e29-8487-3dd79b627a70#imageNumber=1)

I'm liking everything except for the fact that they've totally evolved Jackals from bird-like to lizard-like. Guess 343 aren't fans of modern views on dinosaurs. Neither am I, but their look was a bit too established for them to change that drastically.

Oh well, they look awesome with helmets on.


Looking f**king good!


Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 04:08:29 PM
Another game mode got leaked: Flood Mode!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jBc7P3Sqxc0/UF1w9I2wR4I/AAAAAAAAErg/JQzIySjCNRo/s1600/Halo+4+Infection.jpg

Infected now are actual flood and get claws and enhanced vision.


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_m8qbbthvCA1r96x3jo5_250.gif&hash=5ff9fd567203c3ce9eb0630e3c33d6b1d111ecd1)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 11, 2012, 04:14:07 AM
BREAKING NEWS, arby just came back from the future after finishing halo 4, his first words
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FejiC3.jpg&hash=853d379ec1784d35a99633f6611102b6f3113648)
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:o Mfw I'm psychic
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FLSQYV.gif&hash=ac17d87278db686d6c70c15d8f2cf16ed5e864c7)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 22, 2012, 05:16:00 PM
That sounds fine for a multiplayer mode, maybe even Spartan ops. But please keep the flood out of the campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 05:17:32 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 05:15:17 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 11, 2012, 04:14:07 AM
BREAKING NEWS, arby just came back from the future after finishing halo 4, his first words
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FejiC3.jpg&hash=853d379ec1784d35a99633f6611102b6f3113648)
[close]
:o Mfw I'm psychic
http://i.imgur.com/LSQYV.gif


This just proves it, everyone...no more jokes that may jinx things!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dachande95 on Sep 22, 2012, 05:19:32 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Sep 22, 2012, 05:16:00 PM
That sounds fine for a multiplayer mode, maybe even Spartan ops. But please keep the flood out of the campaign.

better not be trolled by flood been angering me for too long

fine for new multiplayer mode but not campaign
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 22, 2012, 05:22:03 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 04:08:29 PM
Another game mode got leaked: Flood Mode!

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jBc7P3Sqxc0/UF1w9I2wR4I/AAAAAAAAErg/JQzIySjCNRo/s1600/Halo+4+Infection.jpg

Infected now are actual flood and get claws and enhanced vision.

Flood in multiplayer? f**kin' sweet.

Add them in campaign with a good story reason for them being there, even better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 05:23:00 PM
Don't jinx it damn it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 05:23:10 PM
It is a multiplayer mode, it's the replacemant for infection, unfortunatly there's no flood in campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 22, 2012, 05:23:37 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 05:23:00 PM
Don't jinx it damn it!

Jinx what? Flood are one of the coolest things in the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 05:30:15 PM
We've had this conversation so many times now, lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dachande95 on Sep 22, 2012, 05:42:55 PM
im still really surprised with how nice this game looks
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 05:43:55 PM
I am in love with all these aesthetic changes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dachande95 on Sep 22, 2012, 05:48:40 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 05:43:55 PM
I am in love with all these aesthetic changes.

yeah the lighting and colours look really nice
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 22, 2012, 05:49:21 PM
It would be great if we got a map like 343 guilty spark to play this flood mode on, and if the flood would passively roar like the ones in campaign would do, would be terrifying.

Spoiler
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 22, 2012, 01:36:42 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhalo.xbox.com%2Fhalo4%2FContent%2Fimages%2Fsamples%2FmainFeatureGraphic.png&hash=e2fc7e0fc75397020b37dfd28efb5c93b8b07592)

Complete Detailed Rundown of the Armor Abilities, Tactical Packages, and Support Upgrades:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLKi6FQ8Yg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLKi6FQ8Yg#ws)

Sleek Operative Class:
Thruster Pack + Mobility + Stealth = You Motherf**kers Better Watch Out

Gonna be fun playing with everybody once this comes out!  :D

Also:
Weapon & Vehicle Renders:
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/weapon-and-vehicle-renders/37d609fa-0303-4c2e-9fff-2fb79e52d9f6#imageNumber=1)

Character & Enemy Renders:
http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/character-enemy-renders/421563ab-3b18-4e29-8487-3dd79b627a70#imageNumber=1 (http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/Universe/Detail/character-enemy-renders/421563ab-3b18-4e29-8487-3dd79b627a70#imageNumber=1)

I'm liking everything except for the fact that they've totally evolved Jackals from bird-like to lizard-like. Guess 343 aren't fans of modern views on dinosaurs. Neither am I, but their look was a bit too established for them to change that drastically.

Oh well, they look awesome with helmets on.
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Those enemy renders are great, if those ranger grunts actually jet pack around I will laugh my ass off and that Hunter is amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 22, 2012, 05:55:26 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 05:30:15 PM
We've had this conversation so many times now, lol.

I know. I just like having a run at you. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dachande95 on Sep 22, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
i had an insane dream last night that sgt johnstone was back as a giant mech where you
Spoiler
had to fight didact at the end
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then commenced a space harrier sequence as you rode on his back  whilst he casually flew threw the air chomping on a cigar while he crushed all his enemys and turned round and said he  loved to see them driven before him then the classic halo music kicked in  :D

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 07:08:26 PM



Quote from: PROMETHEUS IS AWESOME on Sep 22, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
i had an insane dream last night that sgt johnstone was back as a giant mech where you
Spoiler
had to fight didact at the end
[close]

then commenced a space harrier sequence as you rode on his back  whilst he casually flew threw the air chomping on a cigar while he crushed all his enemys and turned round and said he  loved to see them driven before him then the classic halo music kicked in  :D


I hope this makes it into the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Sep 22, 2012, 07:22:21 PM
I am very much not looking forward to the multiplayer. It seems horribly unbalanced; special abilities that need to be earned through rank, random weapon spawns, and the ability to call in power weapons deliberately all add up to create an experience that I really have no desire to participate in. It doesn't even look like Halo multiplayer anymore. It seems like it's decided to go the modern route of unbalancing everything to "reward" players for ranking up, putting others at a disadvantage. That's the primary reason I can't stand most FPS's nowadays, and why I play pretty much exclusively Reach.

I still have every intention of getting the game, because the campaign and Spartan Ops look Goddamn sexy, but I'm not touching the mutilated multiplayer with a ten-and-a-half foot pole.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: dachande95 on Sep 22, 2012, 07:23:47 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 22, 2012, 07:08:26 PM



Quote from: PROMETHEUS IS AWESOME on Sep 22, 2012, 06:04:00 PM
i had an insane dream last night that sgt johnstone was back as a giant mech where you
Spoiler
had to fight didact at the end
[close]

then commenced a space harrier sequence as you rode on his back  whilst he casually flew threw the air chomping on a cigar while he crushed all his enemys and turned round and said he  loved to see them driven before him then the classic halo music kicked in  :D


I hope this makes it into the game.

as do i :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 22, 2012, 07:57:54 PM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Sep 22, 2012, 07:22:21 PM
I am very much not looking forward to the multiplayer. It seems horribly unbalanced; special abilities that need to be earned through rank, random weapon spawns, and the ability to call in power weapons deliberately all add up to create an experience that I really have no desire to participate in. It doesn't even look like Halo multiplayer anymore. It seems like it's decided to go the modern route of unbalancing everything to "reward" players for ranking up, putting others at a disadvantage. That's the primary reason I can't stand most FPS's nowadays, and why I play pretty much exclusively Reach.

I still have every intention of getting the game, because the campaign and Spartan Ops look Goddamn sexy, but I'm not touching the mutilated multiplayer with a ten-and-a-half foot pole.

In interviews they've specifically stated that the "ranking up" doesn't change much; simply allows you to slightly alter the base weapons and armour abilities you start with. Power weapons are still only found on the map, and must be picked up. Additionally, there's classic Halo playlists where everyone starts the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 22, 2012, 09:02:12 PM
Really, the way they've described makes me think of it like this.
Everyone gets a nice, hand me down suit and tie and loafers at the start.
As you wear them more it starts to conform to you, and you slowly tailor it to be your suit.
And you get to change up the tie with one you're given every once in a while, until you decide which one you like best.
So in the end, everybody's got the same suit, but it's tailored to them and they've got their own tie so it's not exactly the same for everyone, it's their own. I don't know about you but to me that doesn't sound bad, at all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 01:22:52 AM
Flood in multiplayer? Excellent.  8)

Been wanting that since I started playing Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Sep 23, 2012, 02:56:02 AM
Having Flood in the game is a "No buy" for me. Please, no Flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 03:02:08 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Sep 23, 2012, 02:56:02 AM
Having Flood in the game is a "No buy" for me. Please, no Flood.

We need to stay as far away from the INFECTED game type as possible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 06:06:56 AM
Why are you just so aggressively opposed to the Flood in multiplayer of all things?
I can understand campaign and even spartan ops because really, there's no reason for a shield world to have them but multiplayer? That shouldn't be a problem.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 06:09:35 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 06:06:56 AM
Why are you just so aggressively opposed to the Flood in multiplayer of all things?
I can understand campaign and even spartan ops because really, there's no reason for a shield world to have them but multiplayer? That shouldn't be a problem.

Agreed completely about the multiplayer thing. Since I started playing Halo in 2007, I've been dying for Flood skins in Infection games, and now its finally coming true.

But actually, its entirely possible for a Shield World to have Flood on it. The Shield World in Halo Wars fell victim to a Flood outbreak long before the UNSC and Covenant were lead to it via the star map :) But yeah, for the purposes of Halo 4's story, Requiem (seemingly) doesn't need Flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 06:10:02 AM
My hatred for the Flood surprises even me sometimes. As before, they need their own game as the antagonists. I'm open to that because we need a survival horror game with them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 06:26:57 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 06:09:35 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 06:06:56 AM
Why are you just so aggressively opposed to the Flood in multiplayer of all things?
I can understand campaign and even spartan ops because really, there's no reason for a shield world to have them but multiplayer? That shouldn't be a problem.

Agreed completely about the multiplayer thing. Since I started playing Halo in 2007, I've been dying for Flood skins in Infection games, and now its finally coming true.

But actually, its entirely possible for a Shield World to have Flood on it. The Shield World in Halo Wars fell victim to a Flood outbreak long before the UNSC and Covenant were lead to it via the star map :) But yeah, for the purposes of Halo 4's story, Requiem (seemingly) doesn't need Flood.
Need flood? It can't have flood, we'd be fighting alongside the Promtheans if there were any, seeing as they were made to destroy flood, literally purpose built.

Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 06:10:02 AM
My hatred for the Flood surprises even me sometimes. As before, they need their own game as the antagonists. I'm open to that because we need a survival horror game with them.
If we sort of go the Dead Space route with a Halo game it could be fun, but it's too far removed I think and without setting it in an established place it's hard to have lots of flood types about without messing with the story. And even then it's suck to have it be in an established place because we'd know the end, which is that we just end up dead and ultimately unimportant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 06:33:10 AM
A game set thousands of years in the past during the Forerunner/Flood war could certainly be interesting to see. Even if its just a smaller, ODST sized game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 06:37:13 AM
Just have it be set during the events of Halo 4, or possibly during the three years during. Make the multi-player aspect actually be a part of canon, I mean...isn't the multi-player supposed to be Spartans actually training for something? Just make it that the Flood that appear during infected be a part of those same training exercises in case they ever meet up with the Flood...not only because they've fought them before in the past games, but maybe because of an encounter that happened somewhere in between them and Halo 4. The justification is there!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 07:00:36 AM
QuoteJust have it be set during the events of Halo 4
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m6e6gv16qm1rys4czo1_500.gif&hash=18aed74fc62ca73b8e25fc6adaf31193d8620d2a)
Now you're asking for them in Halo 4?

The multiplayer works because of the reason you just described, it's them running training exercises, so that means flood are completely viable training. If they show up, Spartans should be ready
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 07:03:34 AM
Dude I didn't say to have the Flood Survival Horror Game in Halo 4, I said that it should be set during the events of Halo 4, but somewhere else in its own game. The Flood are obviously going to return, and the multi-player aspect is just a taste of what is going to come in the future eventually. I say that it's a perfect opportunity to bring them back in Halo 5 or 6, by having them in their own game beforehand. Make them scary dammit! There was no enjoyment for me when facing the Flood because they were just another annoying enemy that I could not care less about.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 07:10:25 AM
No, no, I got the separate game thing, it's just that we can't encounter them between 3 and 4 (a new flood war would be.. Ugly, not quick) and they can't be on Requiem because they'd make the Prometheans be focused on them and not is. That's why Halo 4 can't have them, in Halo 4 itself or not.

As to the other part of what you're saying, yeah, I get ya. They were eventually just annoying to get through in the Cortana level (or more accurately the fact they never stop spawning was annoying) so making them scary again would be great.
Also I don't think it's obvious they'll return, it's more of just a training thing or just fan service, since people have always wanted flood multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 07:13:38 AM
During the events of Halo 4 doesn't mean that it would have to take place on Requiem or anywhere near there. I'm just suggesting to have some UNSC ship finding some f**ked up shit out in space.

And not having the Flood appear at all in this new trilogy seems too good to be true to me. I'll be surprised if the Flood weren't at least hinted at as a potential enemy in this trilogy down the road.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 07:15:41 AM
Seems too good to be true, that doesn't mean it is.
343 did all this work to make Halo fresh again, I doubt they'd regress and go back on that unless they had a really great story to tell that they couldn't tell without the flood
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 07:17:36 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 07:15:41 AM
Seems too good to be true, that doesn't mean it is.
343 did all this work to make Halo fresh again, I doubt they'd regress and go back on that unless they had a really great story to tell that they couldn't tell without the flood

They regressed the moment they brought back the Elites, Grunts, Jackals, etc. And there's a reason for it, I think for sure they have some plan to have the Flood fit in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 07:20:57 AM
That's not regressing, thats continuation in a way.
We had resolution with the flood, blowing them to shit.
I think we all knew we hadnt killed the Covenant just by killing the prophets. Faith don't work like that
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 23, 2012, 07:21:39 AM
ShadowPred is a Gaming Discussion mod now?

AWWWWHAWWWW SHHHIIIIIT, NIGGA!

Also: Flood Infection mode is going to be pure sex. :3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 07:25:08 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 07:20:57 AM
That's not regressing, thats continuation in a way.
We had resolution with the flood, blowing them to shit.
I think we all knew we hadnt killed the Covenant just by killing the prophets. Faith don't work like that

But we also had a conclusion with the Covenant as well by the end of Halo 3. It's not even fair to say that because the Covenant wasn't blown to shit, that it somehow isn't the same. It is, the Flood is not even wiped out, we don't know that the galaxy is even safe from the Flood at all, this was just one gravemind, and there can be more.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 23, 2012, 07:21:39 AM
ShadowPred is a Gaming Discussion mod now?

AWWWWHAWWWW SHHHIIIIIT, NIGGA!



To name one of the boards, yeah.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 07:28:40 AM
There could be more, but they aren't a threat to humanity.
And we had resolution with Truth, hell Arby got resolution with Truth, screw us :laugh:
The covenant might continue on believing what the Proprhets preached in small numbers, which is what I think we're seeing here.
We've seen the Elites are complex, I doubt they'd all agree at once, there's always radicals

It was resolution without finality sort of
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 07:32:17 AM
 I agree about the resolution bits, and how it's one without finality, but that's not to say that The Flood don't can't also be applied to that.

And The Flood not being a threat to humanity? They're a threat to everyone, the damn rings wiped shit out because of them all over the galaxy, regardless of who was being threatened. The Flood will cause trouble soon, I do not believe we have seen the last of them at all, obviously not since they are not in multi-player, but that's not my point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 07:35:20 AM
I meant if there are any flood out there, they are too far away to be a threat to humans.
Like, they're so far away we're eons and eons from ever encountering them on a random space trip unless a slip space jump has the worst luck since Cortana led the whole damn covenant fleet from Reach to Halo
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 23, 2012, 07:37:58 AM
Either one of us can be right...but I can only hope that you are, because I'd rather not have to fight them again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 07:41:39 AM
Albeit it might be cool fighting alongside Prometheans, disentigrating and destroyed every flood in our path in a new Human and Promethean - Flood war. Old grudges never burning out
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 09:26:29 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is our first time seeing
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Not a major spoiler or anything, but I figured I'd tag it just for people who are completely in the dark. But its not anything story related or anything.
I have to say, the design is pretty cool looking. I like it more than I do the Grunts/Jackals.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 09:29:54 PM
That's like spoilering Master Chief's new design dude.
But either way, yeah, its the first time we see them. And theyre looking cool
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Sep 23, 2012, 09:30:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 09:26:29 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is our first time seeing
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Not a major spoiler or anything, but I figured I'd tag it just for people who are completely in the dark. But its not anything story related or anything.
I have to say, the design is pretty cool looking. I like it more than I do the Grunts/Jackals.

Way better than the grunts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 09:32:42 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 09:29:54 PM
That's like spoilering Master Chief's new design dude.
But either way, yeah, its the first time we see them. And theyre looking cool

Just figured I'd spoiler tag it since they (at least to my knowledge) were never confirmed to be in the game until this point ;)

Gah...Just give me November 6th now please. I don't think I'm going to be able to play through all of the games before Halo 4 comes out, but I'm definitely doing at the very least Halo: Combat Evolved Aniversary, Halo 2, and Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 09:37:09 PM
If my Halo 2 and 3 worked I'd do that.
My Halo 2 disc is so screwed up, it says "Content not found" for the campaign levels! The shit on the disk isnt there!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 09:40:36 PM
That's strange...Though I think Halo 2 in general has compatibility issues with the X-Box 360. My copy displays black outlines or shadows on the upper half of the screen during certain levels, obscuring my vision a little bit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 23, 2012, 09:43:16 PM
I'll probably end up renting them, then shotgunning them in a weekend.
Of course, beyond all this, my problem is the actual Xbox not working
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 24, 2012, 01:34:44 PM
I only just decided to take a look at the pulse grenade...I want it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 24, 2012, 06:45:03 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 09:40:36 PM
That's strange...Though I think Halo 2 in general has compatibility issues with the X-Box 360. My copy displays black outlines or shadows on the upper half of the screen during certain levels, obscuring my vision a little bit.

My copy gives me this weird layout in front of the screen that is semi-transparent, and to me it looks like the layout of the entire map of  the level where Johnson helps you out when you're playing as The Arbiter. Also, it only happens on this level only.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 24, 2012, 07:50:49 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 23, 2012, 09:26:29 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this is our first time seeing
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Hunters
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Not a major spoiler or anything, but I figured I'd tag it just for people who are completely in the dark. But its not anything story related or anything.
I have to say, the design is pretty cool looking. I like it more than I do the Grunts/Jackals.

That's the best design I've seen come out of this game yet. I love the new Hunter look.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2012, 03:33:29 PM
A better look at the Flood:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcache.g4tv.com%2FImageDb3%2F312637_S%2Fhalo-4-brings-back-the-flood.jpg&hash=65db17d175f1ef79ba8b6c59a6aea8f30a2c53e5)

Also, Halo 4 is complete!
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_development_is_complete.html (http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_development_is_complete.html)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Sep 26, 2012, 03:36:41 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2012, 03:33:29 PM
A better look at the Flood:
http://cache.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/312637_S/halo-4-brings-back-the-flood.jpg

Also, Halo 4 is complete!
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_development_is_complete.html (http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_development_is_complete.html)

They look...weird, but I like em. Actually, I'm diggin all of the changes to creatures so far.

And:
QuoteWith the game now in certification it's only a matter of time until the gold disc is sent to manufacturing to begin printing the millions of copies

That just sounds so cool. "The golden disc."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2012, 03:38:21 PM
I don't dislike the look of the Flood, but I'm wondering what that red/yellow 'armor' they're wearing is. It doesn't look Spartan or Promethean...

It should be really cool to not use a sword as a zombie now, though. :D I'm assuming the Flood claws/fingers are going to be your melee weapon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Sep 26, 2012, 03:42:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2012, 03:38:21 PM
I don't dislike the look of the Flood, but I'm wondering what that red/yellow 'armor' they're wearing is. It doesn't look Spartan or Promethean...

Yeah, that does look a bit strange. I was more directing that at their faces. I like the look of their faces, seems very different from the other floods.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 26, 2012, 05:11:04 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2012, 03:33:29 PM
A better look at the Flood:
http://cache.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/312637_S/halo-4-brings-back-the-flood.jpg

Also, Halo 4 is complete!
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_development_is_complete.html (http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_development_is_complete.html)
They look great, seem to be flood spartans, the first ever I think.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 08:31:18 PM
Oh no, the Flood are now Crab People!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 26, 2012, 08:39:14 PM
Been like that for a while now, guess they decided combat forms should also get the claw.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdarkmastera023.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fflood_stalker.jpg&hash=3f1dc87c9b4a99af9cfaf792a443b99ab68c0794)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 08:43:54 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 26, 2012, 08:39:14 PM
Been like that for a while now, guess they decided combat forms should also get the claw.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdarkmastera023.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fflood_stalker.jpg&hash=3f1dc87c9b4a99af9cfaf792a443b99ab68c0794)


These motherf**kers on Legendary, THESE MOTHERf**kERS!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 26, 2012, 09:01:41 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 08:43:54 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 26, 2012, 08:39:14 PM
Been like that for a while now, guess they decided combat forms should also get the claw.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdarkmastera023.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fflood_stalker.jpg&hash=3f1dc87c9b4a99af9cfaf792a443b99ab68c0794)


These motherf**kers on Legendary, THESE MOTHERf**kERS!!!
Ah they weren't a problem, these pricks on the other hand
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages4.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20090310174424%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Fd%2Fd6%2FRanged_Form.jpg&hash=ea52b53f4367a2301ef78e83667a92676f4e7394)
they were like the Halo 2 jackals, caused much rage on Cortanas level.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 09:04:02 PM
Oh shit, aren't they the same thing though? Don't they just mutate into those type of Flood, along with those giant brutish ones when you try and kill them?

Ah f**k it...I also learned WAY too late that all these f**kers needed was a good old melee in order to shut them up for good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 26, 2012, 09:18:28 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 09:04:02 PM
Oh shit, aren't they the same thing though? Don't they just mutate into those type of Flood, along with those giant brutish ones when you try and kill them?

Ah f**k it...I also learned WAY too late that all these f**kers needed was a good old melee in order to shut them up for good.
Oh yes they did just change into those other types, thought you meant they were the hard ones and yea if you could reach them before they transformed a good beat down would always sort them out, dual plasma rifles are also crazy good on them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2012, 10:12:01 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2012, 03:33:29 PM
A better look at the Flood:
http://cache.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/312637_S/halo-4-brings-back-the-flood.jpg

Also, Halo 4 is complete!
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_development_is_complete.html (http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/halo_4/news/halo_4_development_is_complete.html)

That... doesn't look Flood. Reminds me of Mimic. Or Resident Evil. But not the Flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 10:18:37 PM
Requiem Flood!!! AGH!!!

*cries*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Sep 26, 2012, 10:44:18 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 10:18:37 PM
Requiem Flood!!! AGH!!!

*cries*

Oh Shadowpred... Don't you cry now...

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 10:56:27 PM
Quote from: Sinister Serenity on Sep 26, 2012, 10:44:18 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 10:18:37 PM
Requiem Flood!!! AGH!!!

*cries*

Oh Shadowpred... Don't you cry now...

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Sep 26, 2012, 11:01:01 PM
I've loved every new design we've seen so far...


Except for The Flood. I really dislike how they look.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Sep 26, 2012, 11:08:40 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 10:56:27 PM
Quote from: Sinister Serenity on Sep 26, 2012, 10:44:18 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 10:18:37 PM
Requiem Flood!!! AGH!!!

*cries*

Oh Shadowpred... Don't you cry now...

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 11:13:30 PM
Quote from: Sinister Serenity on Sep 26, 2012, 11:08:40 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 26, 2012, 10:56:27 PM
Quote from: Sinister Serenity on Sep 26, 2012, 10:44:18 PM
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Requiem Flood!!! AGH!!!

*cries*

Oh Shadowpred... Don't you cry now...

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 26, 2012, 11:30:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 26, 2012, 03:33:29 PM
A better look at the Flood:
http://cache.g4tv.com/ImageDb3/312637_S/halo-4-brings-back-the-flood.jpg
Nice. Looking forward to trying Infection with these guys.

Also, does anyone know if you'll still be able to play local MP in Halo 4? You know, just with a few friends on the same X-Box, without having to play online.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 26, 2012, 11:31:34 PM
That's been a staple of Halo from the get-go, so I'd assume so.

If not, well, I will be upset.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 12:05:32 AM
They're Flood Spartans. I like it; they don't apply to any particular armor set, they have the base suit of with most of the armor seemingly broken off, but they retain whatever colour the player picked.

Also, there's a clear strain of the Flood's control over the individual due to the integrity of the armor... so they seem to've blended with it for some odd biomechanical weave.

...Very fitting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 27, 2012, 12:10:46 AM
Well at the very least I can say this about the Flood: It's going to be interesting to see how their abilities will play out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 12:12:15 AM
I just don't like the head. Flood has always had the head and neck shoved back, discarded almost, as an appendage useless to its needs, feathery feelers protruding from the chest and esophagus. And that's a look that I absolutely adore. This just doesn't fit with that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 27, 2012, 12:14:21 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 12:12:15 AM
I just don't like the head. Flood has always had the head and neck shoved back, discarded almost, as an appendage useless to its needs, feathery feeling protruding from the chest and esophagus. And that's a look that I absolutely adore. This just doesn't fit with that.


Just remember, it's all part of the Spartans training, it's just a sim. That should justify the look, at least it does to me...unless this is yet another aesthetic change by 343.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 12:54:39 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 12:12:15 AM
I just don't like the head. Flood has always had the head and neck shoved back, discarded almost, as an appendage useless to its needs, feathery feeling protruding from the chest and esophagus. And that's a look that I absolutely adore. This just doesn't fit with that.

My guess is that its because these Flood are designed with multiplayer in mind. If the head is pushed back like previous Flood entities, it'll mess up headshots and stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 02:41:23 AM
Forget headshots, it'll wreck any semblance of a hit box they might have. It'd suck to be creeping around a corner and take damage from some guy above you who can see your sort of pushed back "head" from behind a wall. Plus the reason all of the species heads were like that was that the flood would burst from their chest. Even if the species had armor (Brutes and Elites) they would break through that and the head would be pushed back. Spartans are the first to have restricting armor really, the flood couldn't break through the body suit completely and the heads were kept in place by the helmets. Once they were done transforming the combat form probably stripped it all off. That's probably the in universe explanation for why they retained their shape.

Also am I the only one who wants to see those flaps on their faces open up randomly like Shriekers from Tremors?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 02:43:55 AM
I still don't like it, and will say so loudly. The feathered areas serve perfectly well for headshots.

It just doesn't look like the Flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 27, 2012, 02:47:27 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 02:43:55 AM
I still don't like it, and will say so loudly. The feathered areas serve perfectly well for headshots.

It just doesn't look like the Flood.

Looks like a completely new enemy to me. They may have just well have done a new "zombie" enemy for us to fight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:48:05 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 02:41:23 AM
Also am I the only one who wants to see those flaps on their faces open up randomly like Shriekers from Tremors?

The Gravemind's mouth in Halo Legends opened in a similar manner :)
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Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 02:43:55 AM
It just doesn't look like the Flood.

The heads certainly are strange and sort of un-Flood like, but I'm willing to give it a chance.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 02:50:16 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:48:05 AM
The heads certainly are strange and sort of un-Flood like, but I'm willing to give it a chance.

I've been find with 343 on everything else, but I've decided that this will be the one thing I grab onto and never stop bitching about.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:51:19 AM
See, for me that would be the lack of Plasma Rifle :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 02:52:41 AM
^ See I can understand that because it's a legitimate part of the game, its a weapon you can use, but...

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 02:50:16 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:48:05 AM
The heads certainly are strange and sort of un-Flood like, but I'm willing to give it a chance.

I've been find with 343 on everything else, but I've decided that this will be the one thing I grab onto and never stop bitching about.
That's a bit... Childish. I can understand hating a change, but just strictly deciding never to let it go and cling onto it is how to put it.... Very uncanadian, mister maple syrup blood
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 27, 2012, 02:52:56 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:51:19 AM
See, for me that would be the lack of Plasma Rifle :P

I'm already crying because I know that Legendary is going to have its way with me because of this. Here's hoping the Prometheans don't have much shields, and that the Covenant aren't that many to begin with.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 02:53:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:51:19 AM
See, for me that would be the lack of Plasma Rifle :P

That's right...

...

There shall be two things I grab onto and never stop bitching about!

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 02:52:41 AM
That's a bit... Childish. I can understand hating a change, but just strictly deciding never to let it go and cling onto it is how to put it.... Very uncanadian, mister maple syrup blood

For one thing, this is the most complete aesthetic overhaul they've done yet; doesn't even resemble what it's supposed to.

For another, my tongue was firmly in my cheek when I made that comment. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 02:55:15 AM
I'm never playing Infection with you.

"Look, we know it's using the airshafts to--"
("I just don't like it one bit-- looks like some Resident Evil shit!")
"Will you listen to me, Parker? SHUT UP!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:57:36 AM
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Ehh...not a big fan of the Reach wing design, to be honest.

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Looking cool.

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Looking really cool.

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Nice.

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Huh...now what do we have here? Stripped down Cyclops or something?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 02:58:21 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 02:55:15 AM
I'm never playing Infection with you.

"Look, we know it's using the airshafts to--"
("I just don't like it one bit-- looks like some Resident Evil shit!")
"Will you listen to me, Parker? SHUT UP!"

"Yeah, well, there's somethin' else I'd rather be fightin' right now."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 27, 2012, 02:58:58 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 02:55:15 AM
I'm never playing Infection with you.

"Look, we know it's using the airshafts to--"
("I just don't like it one bit-- looks like some Resident Evil shit!")
"Will you listen to me, Parker? SHUT UP!"


Oh god, now I want to play infected for this exact scenario!


Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:57:36 AM
http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/5f/62/5f62736fbb687bb0bb42a97e82997ddb.png
Ehh...not a big fan of the Reach wing design, to be honest.

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/49/29/492951717a59c0600c70a6e0e898eba6.png
Looking cool.

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/b8/67/b8672ed69545ada2c2e0d382a98ce61f.png
Looking really cool.

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/c1/6e/c16e61705ee06b2cc2c11d7eb2635607.png
Nice.

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/15/b3/15b387ff2ff3c6dc702f529f154ae80a.png
Huh...now what do we have here? Stripped down Cyclops or something?

Looking good.

Nice to see that Mechwarrior is being crossed over to the Halo universe.


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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:00:31 AM
I think that "mechwarrior" is called a Mantis, and it's only usable for one level in campaign, like the sabres.
It'd be OP in Multiplayer, or underpowered, since i assume its slow
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 27, 2012, 03:01:41 AM
Here's hoping it's going to be an awesome level.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 03:02:14 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:57:36 AM
http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/5f/62/5f62736fbb687bb0bb42a97e82997ddb.png
Ehh...not a big fan of the Reach wing design, to be honest.
Me neither. Makes the hull look too bulky and the wings too dinky.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:00:31 AM
I think that "mechwarrior" is called a Mantis, and it's only usable for one level in campaign, like the sabres.
It'd be OP in Multiplayer, or underpowered, since i assume its slow
Hopefully it can be put down in Forge.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 27, 2012, 03:06:54 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 03:02:14 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:57:36 AM
http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/5f/62/5f62736fbb687bb0bb42a97e82997ddb.png
Ehh...not a big fan of the Reach wing design, to be honest.
Me neither. Makes the hull look too bulky and the wings too dinky.

For the first time ever just now I thought "xenomorph" when I looking at this ship.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:08:23 AM
Another interesting thing I read today. The splinter faction of the Covenant that we are encountering in game is known as the Storm. They broke off from the covenant post-war and (obviously) still believe in the Covenant religion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:09:40 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 03:02:14 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:00:31 AM
I think that "mechwarrior" is called a Mantis, and it's only usable for one level in campaign, like the sabres.
It'd be OP in Multiplayer, or underpowered, since i assume its slow
Hopefully it can be put down in Forge.
Yeah, it'd be cool if we could make some serious epic war gametypes. Imagine one player in the mech, with overshields and such (Since I assume the thing isn't exactly invincible) slowly moving up the map capturing points defended by the rest of the players throwing whatever they can at it.

I'll be sure to try and make that if I can, along with a few other map ideas I'm going to make, that'll be something else we can do for Galaxy Gamenights
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:10:48 AM
Speaking of Galaxy gamenights, we should do a Reach one one of these nights. Its been far too long since I've played a decent amount of Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 27, 2012, 03:12:52 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:08:23 AM
Another interesting thing I read today. The splinter faction of the Covenant that we are encountering in game is known as the Storm. They broke off from the covenant post-war and (obviously) still believe in the Covenant religion.

The Storm eh? Well, I'm hoping they live up to that name.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 03:14:11 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:08:23 AM
Another interesting thing I read today. The splinter faction of the Covenant that we are encountering in game is known as the Storm. They broke off from the covenant post-war and (obviously) still believe in the Covenant religion.
Cool, I was just calling them the Neo-Covies before.  :laugh:

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:09:40 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 03:02:14 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:00:31 AM
I think that "mechwarrior" is called a Mantis, and it's only usable for one level in campaign, like the sabres.
It'd be OP in Multiplayer, or underpowered, since i assume its slow
Hopefully it can be put down in Forge.
Yeah, it'd be cool if we could make some serious epic war gametypes. Imagine one player in the mech, with overshields and such (Since I assume the thing isn't exactly invincible) slowly moving up the map capturing points defended by the rest of the players throwing whatever they can at it.

I'll be sure to try and make that if I can, along with a few other map ideas I'm going to make, that'll be something else we can do for Galaxy Gamenights
Gawd that'd be awesome. It'd also be cool to have it on a map without many open areas, but still enough room to manuever and have that player hunt the others down, trying to stop them from completing objectives... in the mech. By the looks of the legs, it seems like it could move pretty fast, even run; has sort of a District 9 thing going on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 27, 2012, 03:15:01 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:10:48 AM
Speaking of Galaxy gamenights, we should do a Reach one one of these nights. Its been far too long since I've played a decent amount of Halo.

How does Friday night sound for everybody?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:15:58 AM
I can't do Friday, but I could certainly try and get my Xbox to work on Saturday.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 03:14:11 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:08:23 AM
Another interesting thing I read today. The splinter faction of the Covenant that we are encountering in game is known as the Storm. They broke off from the covenant post-war and (obviously) still believe in the Covenant religion.
Cool, I was just calling them the Neo-Covies before.  :laugh:

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:09:40 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 03:02:14 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:00:31 AM
I think that "mechwarrior" is called a Mantis, and it's only usable for one level in campaign, like the sabres.
It'd be OP in Multiplayer, or underpowered, since i assume its slow
Hopefully it can be put down in Forge.
Yeah, it'd be cool if we could make some serious epic war gametypes. Imagine one player in the mech, with overshields and such (Since I assume the thing isn't exactly invincible) slowly moving up the map capturing points defended by the rest of the players throwing whatever they can at it.

I'll be sure to try and make that if I can, along with a few other map ideas I'm going to make, that'll be something else we can do for Galaxy Gamenights
Gawd that'd be awesome. It'd also be cool to have it on a map without many open areas, but still enough room to manuever and have that player hunt the others down, trying to stop them from completing objectives... in the mech. By the looks of the legs, it seems like it could move pretty fast, even run; has sort of a District 9 thing going on.
Now  I want to be able to kick with it :laugh:
The ragdolls would be hilarious
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 27, 2012, 03:18:47 AM
Saturday is Alien: Resurrection night with the Chupa.

Maybe after though seeing as it starts at 6:00PM Eastern time for me and isn't that long of a movie?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:19:53 AM
If I'm home Saturday I'll try and get on, but there's no guarantee.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 27, 2012, 03:21:13 AM
How about you Sweeps? Think you and possibly Sharp Sticks could jump aboard if it goes down?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:23:49 AM
Man, I just keep stumbling on more news :P Halo 4 will indeed have terminals! ;D

http://www.gamerevolution.com/news/story-of-halo-4-to-be-more-approachable-terminals-will-blow-fans-minds-15245 (http://www.gamerevolution.com/news/story-of-halo-4-to-be-more-approachable-terminals-will-blow-fans-minds-15245)

I really hope they integrate them via code to Waypoint like CEA did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 03:24:32 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Sep 27, 2012, 03:15:01 AM
How does Friday night sound for everybody?

Not sure. Might be going to a movie with friends.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:33:11 AM
How would Saturday work for you? Because that seems to be the date we're shifting towards.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 03:35:57 AM
Again, not sure. Think I'm doing something in the afternoon, but have no idea for how long. I just kinda play every weekend by ear.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:39:39 AM
So do I but it's more like
Morning - Doctor Who + Nothing
Afternoon - Texting + Nothing
Night - Nothing

And on Sunday you subtract Doctor Who and add Homework at night
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 03:50:23 AM
I usually get to Doctor Who on Sunday morning.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 03:52:18 AM
If I can i'm sitting at the computer watching it live, and I really want to do that this week, to say goodbye to the ponds.
But anyways, Gamenight. So, forgetting the day for a moment, what would we play? Would we go ahead and play Invasion as a big team or do custom?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 03:53:20 AM
I'm down for whatever.

Christ, I'm just thinking... my Live expires around this time. Hope it hasn't run out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:57:48 AM
I'm up for anything as well. No real preference or dislike.

Out of curiosity, does everyone have the CEA maps?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 04:00:12 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 03:53:20 AM
I'm down for whatever.

Christ, I'm just thinking... my Live expires around this time. Hope it hasn't run out.
Renew that shit, muthaf**ka.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 04:01:10 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 03:57:48 AM
Out of curiosity, does everyone have the CEA maps?

I do, but on the disc. Didn't have enough memory to download 'em.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 04:00:12 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Sep 27, 2012, 03:53:20 AM
Christ, I'm just thinking... my Live expires around this time. Hope it hasn't run out.
Renew that shit, muthaf**ka.

Bit strapped for cash at the moment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 27, 2012, 05:00:36 AM
I'm not even sure if mine is still running.
Damn, I need to get my Xbox shit sorted soon :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 10:32:22 AM
Mine is running! I renewed my Live about two months ago, and maybe looked in the general direction of my XBox twice since then... :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 01:01:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Ksq4dvLuk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Ksq4dvLuk#ws)

Dat Boltshot...  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Sep 27, 2012, 02:14:27 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 01:01:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Ksq4dvLuk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Ksq4dvLuk#ws)

Dat Boltshot...  :o

So glad I pre-ordered this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:40:28 PM
Those Forerunner weapons are looking excellent.

Just wish that this weapon was going to be in the game, after we were teased with it a couple years ago:
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedia.org%2Fimages%2Fthumb%2Fe%2Fee%2FForerunner_weapon.jpg%2F640px-Forerunner_weapon.jpg&hash=f506315630f86b43da27ce9cf9abd6885cf40949)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 02:43:41 PM
Pretty sure Promethean counts as a different category than Forerunner standard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 27, 2012, 02:46:51 PM
Hmm, that's true. Guess I was just assuming that those guys were Warrior-Servants (I'm a bit fuzzy on the physical appearance).

Maybe I should keep my mouth shut about this stuff until I read Primordium though :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 27, 2012, 05:23:19 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 01:01:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Ksq4dvLuk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Ksq4dvLuk#ws)

Dat Boltshot...  :o
Dat Everything, so much good guns.


http://www.computerandvideogames.com/370274/bungie-thought-halo-wars-was-whoring-out-the-franchise-says-ensemble-founder/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/370274/bungie-thought-halo-wars-was-whoring-out-the-franchise-says-ensemble-founder/)
Well thats interesting considering they were all saying how great it was to work with each other when it just came out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 08:42:15 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 27, 2012, 05:23:19 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/370274/bungie-thought-halo-wars-was-whoring-out-the-franchise-says-ensemble-founder/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/370274/bungie-thought-halo-wars-was-whoring-out-the-franchise-says-ensemble-founder/)
Well thats interesting considering they were all saying how great it was to work with each other when it just came out.
Very interesting read. Not completely unexpected to hear, even if they were saying it was a great relationship between them, but it's all about that PR...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 27, 2012, 08:47:36 PM
Found about fifteen or twenty minutes of campaign footage at around the twenty minute mark. It's mission three and there are light spoilers, so watch at your own risk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JylkzGSfnn4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JylkzGSfnn4#ws)

343i proved in Halo Reach they could do some amazing skyboxes, but they taking it to another level in this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 27, 2012, 08:49:04 PM
Holy shit- thank you for this! Watching now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 27, 2012, 08:54:21 PM
The sandbox gameplay looks better than ever. Seeing the inside of John's helmet is a great addition, and the scope of the game is amazing. Can't wait to get my hands on it.

Also, good on Frankie for being able to play in front of that crowd. Didn't do too bad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 27, 2012, 11:21:54 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Sep 27, 2012, 08:47:36 PM
Found about fifteen or twenty minutes of campaign footage at around the twenty minute mark. It's mission three and there are light spoilers, so watch at your own risk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JylkzGSfnn4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JylkzGSfnn4#ws)

343i proved in Halo Reach they could do some amazing skyboxes, but they taking it to another level in this game.
Oh god so good, thanks for finding that, that level is huge can not wait to play it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 28, 2012, 12:30:43 AM
Finally got around to finishing it.

Dear god. I swear, I'm going to write a f**king R&B soul ballad song for this game...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 28, 2012, 12:31:32 AM
I am restraining myself from seeing this!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Sep 28, 2012, 03:19:13 AM
Probably for the best! While it doesn't spoil much, it don't blame you for saving it for when the game is in your hands. All you need to know is that the single player really looks like it's in good hands.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 28, 2012, 05:52:29 PM
I'm holding off on it too. Really dying to get my hands on this game. I just hope I'm not busy on November 6th, so I can waste my life away have the full day to play it.

EDIT: Mntis spotted in multiplayed and possible Valhalla remake?
http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-mantis-mech-spotted-multiplayer-possible-valhalla-map-remake (http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-mantis-mech-spotted-multiplayer-possible-valhalla-map-remake)

Awesome about the Mantic. And Valhalla? Yes please! That was one of my favorite maps!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Sep 28, 2012, 05:58:02 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 27, 2012, 05:23:19 PM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/370274/bungie-thought-halo-wars-was-whoring-out-the-franchise-says-ensemble-founder/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/370274/bungie-thought-halo-wars-was-whoring-out-the-franchise-says-ensemble-founder/)
Well thats interesting considering they were all saying how great it was to work with each other when it just came out.

If you bad mouth the people developing a game based on your franchise, your product is unlikely to sell much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 28, 2012, 07:26:08 PM
So, tonight? Tomorrow night? Both?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 28, 2012, 07:27:15 PM
I don't think I have any plans tonight (not yet, at least), so if I get a chance, I might hop on.

For those who don't have it, my gamertag is bstnsx704
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Sep 28, 2012, 07:31:38 PM
Well, colleges ends at 5 (1 hour 30 minutes), and it takes 45-60 minutes to drive back home. So keep that in mind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Sep 28, 2012, 09:12:52 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 28, 2012, 05:52:29 PM
I'm holding off on it too. Really dying to get my hands on this game. I just hope I'm not busy on November 6th, so I can waste my life away have the full day to play it.

EDIT: Mntis spotted in multiplayed and possible Valhalla remake?
http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-mantis-mech-spotted-multiplayer-possible-valhalla-map-remake (http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-mantis-mech-spotted-multiplayer-possible-valhalla-map-remake)

Awesome about the Mantic. And Valhalla? Yes please! That was one of my favorite maps!

Valhalla? Huh, I was kinda hoping for a Blood Gulch/Hemorrhage map, though I guess Valhalla kinda was Halo 3's version of it, in a way.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 28, 2012, 10:58:35 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 28, 2012, 05:52:29 PM
I'm holding off on it too. Really dying to get my hands on this game. I just hope I'm not busy on November 6th, so I can waste my life away have the full day to play it.

EDIT: Mntis spotted in multiplayed and possible Valhalla remake?
http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-mantis-mech-spotted-multiplayer-possible-valhalla-map-remake (http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-mantis-mech-spotted-multiplayer-possible-valhalla-map-remake)

Awesome about the Mantic. And Valhalla? Yes please! That was one of my favorite maps!
From that angle it looks near-definitely to be Valhalla. And awesome to see the Mantis is in MP!

[Edit] Just looked up Ragnarok in hopes to find a Norse Mythology connection... and there is! This basically confirms it.  ;D

Mantis in action:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2-b.examiner.com%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fstyles%2Fimage_full_width_scaled%2Fhash%2Fa1%2Fae%2F1348765806_9170_halo4-campaign-02.jpg&hash=9a273860ef654bb35187f5105fd81490f48eb916)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 29, 2012, 03:53:39 AM
You can see it from a distance in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx0PWZ6Uhv0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx0PWZ6Uhv0#ws)

'dat nostalgia
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 29, 2012, 03:54:18 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 28, 2012, 10:58:35 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 28, 2012, 05:52:29 PM
I'm holding off on it too. Really dying to get my hands on this game. I just hope I'm not busy on November 6th, so I can waste my life away have the full day to play it.

EDIT: Mntis spotted in multiplayed and possible Valhalla remake?
http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-mantis-mech-spotted-multiplayer-possible-valhalla-map-remake (http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-s-mantis-mech-spotted-multiplayer-possible-valhalla-map-remake)

Awesome about the Mantic. And Valhalla? Yes please! That was one of my favorite maps!
From that angle it looks near-definitely to be Valhalla. And awesome to see the Mantis is in MP!

[Edit] Just looked up Ragnarok in hopes to find a Norse Mythology connection... and there is! This basically confirms it.  ;D

Mantis in action:

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/a1/ae/1348765806_9170_halo4-campaign-02.jpg
http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_full_width_scaled/hash/81/8a/818a8fdb21bd3520b370aca1e3c5caac.jpg


Metal Gear Rex is in the game?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 30, 2012, 09:11:12 AM
Turns out Kelly and Fred are also going to show up in FUD, Fred seems fine but the actress playing kelly seems a little small to me  :-\

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FWw3tR.jpg&hash=9bbba1b8c55ec0ad0c3372edf7a8ed79ea819709)

Some flood gameplay, the claw is just the sword reskinned, still, looks good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUaPZC0Ydq8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUaPZC0Ydq8#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2012, 01:30:10 PM
Kelly is way too small :/ SIIs are supposed to be indistinguishable from one another in their armor (except to Halsey, of course).

Really liking the Flood gameplay, though :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 30, 2012, 02:08:32 PM
I love the look of the new shotgun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2012, 04:29:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kWOxv0G2Jw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kWOxv0G2Jw#ws)

I find it really disappointing how the Flood arm claw/spike is just a reskinned Energy Sword. Like... they even have that as the displayed weapon in use, not to mention it holds the same perspective... just makes playing as the Flood non-unique. Would a new weapon indicator be so much to ask for? Hopefully they've at least altered the noise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2012, 04:35:18 PM
I was about to say that the energy sword logo is probably only temporary, but then I remembered that the game already went gold...Maybe its older footage?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2012, 04:37:19 PM
Possibly, it's not unusual [to be loved by anyone] for a developer to use an older build for public demos, even close to release.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 30, 2012, 04:50:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 30, 2012, 01:30:10 PM
Kelly is way too small :/ SIIs are supposed to be indistinguishable from one another in their armor (except to Halsey, of course).

Perhaps they'll be using some forced perspective to bring them all up to size?

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 30, 2012, 04:29:01 PM
I find it really disappointing how the Flood arm claw/spike is just a reskinned Energy Sword. Like... they even have that as the displayed weapon in use, not to mention it holds the same perspective... just makes playing as the Flood non-unique. Would a new weapon indicator be so much to ask for? Hopefully they've at least altered the noise.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing while watching it. Would have been great to get some Flood spines or claws as weapons, instead of this generic spike thingy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Sep 30, 2012, 06:18:30 PM
I mean, if you're making us flood and you're giving us a one hit kill melee body part, give us the Halo 1 arm whip of death!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 01, 2012, 12:43:18 AM
I didn't see this posted, but here it is anyway.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6rPEXGuqzM&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6rPEXGuqzM&feature=player_embedded#)!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Oct 01, 2012, 12:51:55 AM
Is anyone going to be interested in playing some Spartan ops when the game is out?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 01, 2012, 02:21:04 AM
Well, I think Space Sweeper, 'rines, and ShadowPred agreed to be a spartan ops team a long time ago but I don't know if that's still solid?
I think we really should set up solid teams, since we're a month away now
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Oct 01, 2012, 02:29:54 AM
Well, my gamertag is Philosoraptor57 if anyone wants to add me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 01, 2012, 02:30:44 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 01, 2012, 02:21:04 AM
Well, I think Space Sweeper, 'rines, and ShadowPred agreed to be a spartan ops team a long time ago but I don't know if that's still solid?
I think we really should set up solid teams, since we're a month away now

Yeah, I'm down for that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 01, 2012, 02:34:45 AM
The four of us are gonna tear shit up every week guys, oorah
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 01, 2012, 02:35:12 AM
I'm not going to bother with the team thing, just to complicate it less.

I work alone.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 01, 2012, 02:35:42 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 01, 2012, 02:34:45 AM
The four of us are gonna tear shit up every week guys, oorah

OO-RAH.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 01, 2012, 02:36:50 AM
I'm doing Spartan Ops by myself for the first time each week, but on subsequent playthroughs I'll be doing co-op :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 01, 2012, 04:05:51 AM
I already forgot who was on my team. But I do remember that I only teamed up with people that would want to do Spartan Ops right away instead of doing it by themselves beforehand.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Byohzrd on Oct 01, 2012, 07:18:32 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Oct 01, 2012, 02:35:12 AM
I'm not going to bother with the team thing, just to complicate it less.

I work alone.
aye more of a one man wolf pack i are yeh?
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.allmoviephoto.com%2F2009_The_Hangover%2F2009_the_hangover_008.jpg&hash=13763118352adbf6bf92fec60df486a06ba292cf)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 01, 2012, 01:36:07 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 01, 2012, 02:21:04 AM
Well, I think Space Sweeper, 'rines, and ShadowPred agreed to be a spartan ops team a long time ago but I don't know if that's still solid?
I think we really should set up solid teams, since we're a month away now

I'd be down...once I get the game that is. Not sure if I'm picking this up at launch yet or not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 01, 2012, 04:11:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-gspVSjak#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-gspVSjak#ws)

Aw yea
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 01, 2012, 04:37:30 PM
f**kIN' A.

That's exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. I love how it can be a tankbuster and it'll require some strategy to take down... it actually looks like a gamechanger. And holy shit, look at the animations on it! When the Spartan climbs in, you can even see each area he steps on shift with his weight.

Spoiler
And dat teagbag.  :laugh:
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 01, 2012, 04:46:13 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 01, 2012, 04:11:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-gspVSjak#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-gspVSjak#ws)

Aw yea

Gimmie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 01, 2012, 04:50:27 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 01, 2012, 04:37:30 PM
f**kIN' A.

That's exactly the kind of thing I was looking for. I love how it can be a tankbuster and it'll require some strategy to take down... it actually looks like a gamechanger. And holy shit, look at the animations on it! When the Spartan climbs in, you can even see each area he steps on shift with his weight.

Spoiler
And dat teagbag.  :laugh:
[close]
Agreed it's something that will make everyone go Oh Shit when it comes around the corner but it ain't unstoppable, the amount of bitching about it being overpowered, on waypoint has reached maximum whiner levels already.

And some gameplay:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2T0ElMXNRk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2T0ElMXNRk#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 01, 2012, 04:55:42 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 01, 2012, 04:11:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-gspVSjak#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-gspVSjak#ws)

Aw yea

Omg, it can even teabag!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 01, 2012, 08:41:50 PM
I'm so glad they decided to remake Valhalla, since it's my favorite Halo 3 map. And that Mantis looks fantastic, can't wait until I get the chance to try it myself. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 01, 2012, 08:46:37 PM
I'm absolutely loving how tall it is on a vertical level. Seeing how imposing it is, this is definitely going to work for my Cat & Mouse Rampant Mech map/gametype idea.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 01, 2012, 08:52:59 PM
In which case, I'll be excited to play your gametype :) Since 2008 with Halo Wars I wanted a drivable mech, and the Mantis is shaping up very nicely.

And I really can't wait to play on Ragnarok. Valhalla was, and still is, one of my all time favorite maps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 01, 2012, 10:14:52 PM
Custom Games with the Mantis Mech!!!! Everyone get started on that shit the moment you pick up the game!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 01, 2012, 10:49:42 PM
Maybe not the moment I get the game. There is a story mode after all. The Mech looks like it will make Multiplayer a lot more interesting, though. And Valhalla/Ragnarok looks like an amazing map.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 01, 2012, 10:58:55 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Oct 01, 2012, 10:49:42 PM
Maybe not the moment I get the game.


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_m9q511Wulu1rsxm17o1_250.gif&hash=cca0b598aaf91c508fdf37c3eb8f62ab2e7c3fb6)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sinister Serenity on Oct 01, 2012, 11:27:03 PM
Buzzkill...   
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 02, 2012, 12:44:29 AM
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn hits Blu Ray December 4th:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Anderson_Merchandisers/Halo_4_Forward_Unto_Dawn_Dated_for_Blu-ray/10268 (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Anderson_Merchandisers/Halo_4_Forward_Unto_Dawn_Dated_for_Blu-ray/10268)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 02, 2012, 01:41:03 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 02, 2012, 12:44:29 AM
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn hits Blu Ray December 4th:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Anderson_Merchandisers/Halo_4_Forward_Unto_Dawn_Dated_for_Blu-ray/10268 (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Anderson_Merchandisers/Halo_4_Forward_Unto_Dawn_Dated_for_Blu-ray/10268)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi982.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae301%2FEarlyMemphis%2FSmileys%2FHideface.gif&hash=94541d315a7552e15414109b1806c2d3c70f5073)
The Halo 4 LE just becomes more worthless every day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 02, 2012, 01:47:34 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 02, 2012, 01:41:03 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 02, 2012, 12:44:29 AM
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn hits Blu Ray December 4th:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Anderson_Merchandisers/Halo_4_Forward_Unto_Dawn_Dated_for_Blu-ray/10268 (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Anderson_Merchandisers/Halo_4_Forward_Unto_Dawn_Dated_for_Blu-ray/10268)
http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/EarlyMemphis/Smileys/Hideface.gif
The Halo 4 LE just becomes more worthless every day.

How so? The Limited Edition get's an extended version, I fail to see how that's worthless compared to a Blu-Ray.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 02, 2012, 01:49:33 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Oct 02, 2012, 01:47:34 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 02, 2012, 01:41:03 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 02, 2012, 12:44:29 AM
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn hits Blu Ray December 4th:

http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Anderson_Merchandisers/Halo_4_Forward_Unto_Dawn_Dated_for_Blu-ray/10268 (http://bluray.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Disc_Announcements/Anderson_Merchandisers/Halo_4_Forward_Unto_Dawn_Dated_for_Blu-ray/10268)
http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/EarlyMemphis/Smileys/Hideface.gif
The Halo 4 LE just becomes more worthless every day.

How so? The Limited Edition get's an extended version, I fail to see how that's worthless compared to a Blu-Ray.
Which has to be streamed...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 02, 2012, 02:17:56 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 01, 2012, 04:11:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-gspVSjak#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-gspVSjak#ws)

Aw yea

Battlefield: Halo? ;D

YES PLEASE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 02, 2012, 06:46:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7vwD0L0iWs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7vwD0L0iWs#ws)

New map, somewhat dark and looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 02, 2012, 10:12:57 PM
I have officially found the map for my Predator game type!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 03, 2012, 09:54:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX3-r_CM4oo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX3-r_CM4oo#ws)
Come on 343 step it up.

Only 33 more days left so I'm starting my Halothon now, CE, 2 then 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 03, 2012, 10:11:20 PM
Yep, I gots me a preorder 8)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi959.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae77%2Fproject412%2F613_5529.jpg&hash=b09c23e48b14740f8119769fb4c3bdc927994bc2)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 03, 2012, 10:12:57 PM
Holy crap! That's awesome, I just came here to mention that I just pre-ordered the collectors edition today!  :D

Brother-in-pre-order.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 04, 2012, 02:11:45 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 03, 2012, 10:12:57 PM
Holy crap! That's awesome, I just came here to mention that I just pre-ordered the collectors edition today!  :D

Brother-in-pre-order.  8)

Where did you pre-order from?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 04, 2012, 02:46:36 AM
FutureShop.ca

It's basically a tradition for Halo games since Halo 3; excellent first-day shipping.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 04, 2012, 02:53:06 AM
Never did preorder a game online myself.

I went with Target for a few reasons. First, I could care less about any of the store exclusive pre-order bonuses this time around (the skins/armors just didn't really do anything for me, unfortunately. I usually go to GameStop for their exclusive iitem), and I receive employee discount on purchases at Target due to a family member working there. Plus, as you saw on the reservation card, they're giving me a gift card :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 04, 2012, 02:53:43 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 04, 2012, 02:46:36 AM
FutureShop.ca

It's basically a tradition for Halo games since Halo 3; excellent first-day shipping.

Same. Plus they give you a nifty steelbook.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 04, 2012, 04:34:56 AM
There will be more Halo after Halo 6.

http://www.screwattack.com/news/microsoft-buys-domains-halo-7-8-and-9 (http://www.screwattack.com/news/microsoft-buys-domains-halo-7-8-and-9)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 04, 2012, 04:53:00 AM
It's been posted here before. Though I still think there will be more Halo after 6, I don't think they'll be numbered, and if they are, it'll be the start of another story that isn't Cortana and Chief's. They're doing the right thing to reserve the domains to prevent somebody else from doing it and creating a false source. Companies/studios with high profile IPs do this all of the time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Oct 04, 2012, 05:03:51 AM
Didn't they say that this was the start of a new trilogy way back when Halo 4 was announced? They made it sound like a new  trilogy for Master Chief, which is awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 04, 2012, 07:38:24 AM
Yeah, there'll be a 5 and 6 after this one.



Interesting that the score got/is getting so much attention from the dubstep/electronica scene.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sydsV-L7_Y#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sydsV-L7_Y#ws)

Not really my type of music (with some great exceptions, mostly in electronica), but really cool to see this. And I'm not gonna pretend like the remix in the Mantis/Ragnarok trailer wasn't badass.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 04, 2012, 08:30:07 PM
Just finished CE, still so damn good, seriously anyone that hates the flood stab yourself with an energy sword, those three way battles in the last three levels make the flood payoff so damn well, those are the best Halo moments right there, pure madness.

Now onto Halo 2.

Edit, because all the vids are gone.

Read thursay war, I'm actually rooting for the covenant/storm now, f**king ONI are like the cancer of the Unsc, hope we get to fight em this trilogy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 04, 2012, 11:24:14 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 04, 2012, 08:30:07 PM
Just finished CE, still so damn good, seriously anyone that hates the flood stab yourself with an energy sword, those three way battles in the last three levels make the flood payoff so damn well, those are the best Halo moments right there, pure madness.

Now onto Halo 2.

New Halo 4 map walkthrough too, Meltdown:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iBGeAleqaY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iBGeAleqaY#ws)

Lol ign put up more of these walkthroughs early.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZvVsMSQFD0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZvVsMSQFD0#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4twhdAspr8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4twhdAspr8#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Z_dRKE5LM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Z_dRKE5LM#ws)

Read thursay war, I'm actually rooting for the covenant/storm now, f**king ONI are like the cancer of the Unsc, hope we get to fight em this trilogy.

Videos were removed.  :'(

And agreed with the ONI thing. Reading Thursday War, the things ONI were doing were just sickening. No wonder the Covenant wanted to kill every last one of us.

I'm not too sure I disagree, either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 05, 2012, 12:18:45 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Oct 04, 2012, 11:24:14 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 04, 2012, 08:30:07 PM
Just finished CE, still so damn good, seriously anyone that hates the flood stab yourself with an energy sword, those three way battles in the last three levels make the flood payoff so damn well, those are the best Halo moments right there, pure madness.

Now onto Halo 2.

New Halo 4 map walkthrough too, Meltdown:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iBGeAleqaY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iBGeAleqaY#ws)

Lol ign put up more of these walkthroughs early.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZvVsMSQFD0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZvVsMSQFD0#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4twhdAspr8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4twhdAspr8#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Z_dRKE5LM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5Z_dRKE5LM#ws)

Read thursay war, I'm actually rooting for the covenant/storm now, f**king ONI are like the cancer of the Unsc, hope we get to fight em this trilogy.

Videos were removed.  :'(

And agreed with the ONI thing. Reading Thursday War, the things ONI were doing were just sickening. No wonder the Covenant wanted to kill every last one of us.

I'm not too sure I disagree, either.
Damn, the maps look real good too, and who doesn't love insider stuff about them.
Well here is the actual one they meant to put up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEIB2txWyeo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEIB2txWyeo#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 05, 2012, 12:19:03 PM
Was fooling around on my XBox and went over to Halo Waypoint...to my surprise, the first episode of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn came out today.

I definitely enjoyed it. Can't wait to see what's next for these characters, and I'm very interested in seeing how it links up to Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 05, 2012, 05:21:40 PM
On youtube for anyone without Waypoint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfJVgXBfSH8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfJVgXBfSH8#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 05, 2012, 05:50:24 PM
Really liked this episode. Wasn't expecting it to be nearly 20 minutes long. Looking forward to the rest, already got hooked in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2012, 06:54:07 PM
Quite good. Production values were much better than I expected. Was a little disappointed that they used what looked like a CG Warthog, and not the one WETA made. Even still, this is the best live-action Halo production I've seen since Landfall.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 05, 2012, 07:01:36 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2012, 06:54:07 PM
Quite good. Production values were much better than I expected. Was a little disappointed that they used what looked like a CG Warthog, and not the one WETA made. Even still, this is the best live-action Halo production I've seen since Landfall.
That is the WETA hog, it just looks that good.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2012, 07:18:58 PM
I swear to god, that wasn't real. :laugh:

Still, great so far, and can't wait for more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Oct 05, 2012, 09:01:39 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 05, 2012, 05:21:40 PM
On youtube for anyone without Waypoint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfJVgXBfSH8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfJVgXBfSH8#ws)

Damn, that was amazing! Also, is that the girl from the Chronicles of Narnia movies?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 05, 2012, 09:06:23 PM
We may not have a Halo movie... But that was a perfect replacement for one.

Just awesome. Can't wait to see the other parts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 05, 2012, 09:12:52 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Oct 05, 2012, 09:06:23 PM
We may not have a Halo movie... But that was a perfect replacement for one.

And by the time its done, it'll pretty much be feature length! ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 05, 2012, 09:13:18 PM
Not to make a big deal out of this but that 'hog looked so real with the flags fluttering and the bouncing when it stopped, if it is CG that's some of the best CG I've ever seen.
And really can't wait to see some Covenant in this wonder if they'll be suits or CG.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 05, 2012, 09:15:24 PM
They've done a great job keeping the Covenant hidden thus far. To be honest, I'm going to expect them to be slightly average CGI, but if they're practical or of higher quality CGI, I'd certainly be happy :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 05, 2012, 09:17:51 PM
I'd love if they got some animatronics of the same quality of that Brute in the ODST trailer that was so good looking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 05, 2012, 09:19:28 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 05, 2012, 09:17:51 PM
I'd love if they got some animatronics of the same quality of that Brute in the ODST trailer that was so good looking.

My guess is that will be mostly how they are when they show up. Isn't it the same team doing this movie/series, or am I getting my facts wrong?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 05, 2012, 09:31:05 PM
Don't know to be honest but unless they destroyed all the stuff from all the older live action trailers, they should have plenty of props and stuff to use.
Hopefully it will look like Landfall if they do end up using CG, was decent enough.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 05, 2012, 09:38:47 PM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Oct 05, 2012, 09:01:39 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 05, 2012, 05:21:40 PM
On youtube for anyone without Waypoint.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfJVgXBfSH8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfJVgXBfSH8#ws)

Damn, that was amazing! Also, is that the girl from the Chronicles of Narnia movies?

That's right. Really enjoyed that first episode. Nicely eased into the series.

Also - turns out I've been sent 3 copies of Thursday War. Anyone want a copy? £8 plus p&p. Need to make my pennies back!!! lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Oct 05, 2012, 09:46:15 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 05, 2012, 06:54:07 PM
Quite good. Production values were much better than I expected. Was a little disappointed that they used what looked like a CG Warthog, and not the one WETA made. Even still, this is the best live-action Halo production I've seen since Landfall.

Here's the fully operable real Warthog:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oubx2p8VteY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oubx2p8VteY#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 06, 2012, 12:08:03 AM
Finished Halo 2, love the game and it's soundtrack is definitely one of the best.
That said this playthrough has been the worst one ever, I kept getting the weird error where an image of the level would be faded onto my screen while playing, it was horrible and actually made me change my mind about a Halo 2 anniversary, would like if they made one now.
Well time to finish the fight.

<_<
>_>

Map walkthrough
clickity click
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 07, 2012, 05:09:03 AM
That image over the screen happens to me, too :/ I guess that, while H2 is compatible with the 360, it has some problems running...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 07, 2012, 05:29:03 AM
It only happened on a handful of levels for me, so it was nothing gamebreaking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 07, 2012, 05:34:56 AM
Certainly not gamebreaking, but it made some things kind of hard to see, for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 07, 2012, 05:35:47 AM
It was insane. It only happened to me once, and it was absolutely annoying. Legendary folks! Play it on Legendary with that damn visual of the map on your screen!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 07, 2012, 03:55:50 PM
H2 on Legendary was a damn nightmare. I couldn't make it past the halfway point of the first level.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Oct 07, 2012, 04:02:24 PM
I've got three weeks to solo all the Halo games on Legendary, from Halo Wars up through Halo 3 (playing on the in-universe timeline, of course, and including ODST).

Should be a snap.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 07, 2012, 04:06:47 PM
ODST on Legendary is pretty easy. Sure I died a bunch of times but it didn't drive me insane like H2 or Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Oct 07, 2012, 04:08:51 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 07, 2012, 04:06:47 PM
ODST on Legendary is pretty easy. Sure I died a bunch of times but it didn't drive me insane like H2 or Reach.

Strange, I never found it easy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 10, 2012, 02:41:31 AM
New Forge video tutorial thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOJ5lqXXtpU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOJ5lqXXtpU#ws)

I just want to hop in a Cryo pod until November 6th at this point. The wait is killing me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 10, 2012, 03:34:35 AM
And now I have a map to make an Aliens gametype on.
Excellent
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 03:35:26 AM
Holy shit... Impact is looking like a beautiful Forge map. I'm getting Machinima ideas already. The entire place is basically sci-fi porn.

Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 10, 2012, 03:34:35 AM
And now I have a map to make an Aliens gametype on.
Excellent
Yup. And I thought Orbital worked well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 10, 2012, 03:38:25 AM
Never did get into forge whatsoever. Is this video going to show me anything that will completely change my mind?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 03:39:53 AM
Well I don't know what turned you off of Forge, so you'll have to check it out and see. Halo 3 was a concept, Halo Reach was a Beta, this is a realization.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 10, 2012, 03:41:44 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 03:39:53 AM
Well I don't know what turned you off of Forge, so you'll have to check it out and see. Halo 3 was a concept, Halo Reach was a Beta, this is a realization.

Well, what turned me off forge was that it really felt boring. Back in the 90s and early 2000s when games had the "create a level" it was fun, I enjoyed it. It looked like I could really make something, that when played on, would be extremely fun. Forge in the past games just felt dead to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 03:43:30 AM
Well it's still highly creativity based, so you've got to have a pretty clear idea of what you want to get out of your construction; that said it may not change your mind in that respect, but you'll love playing what other people have to offer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 10, 2012, 03:44:50 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 03:43:30 AM
Well it's still highly creativity based, so you've got to have a pretty clear idea of what you want to get out of your construction; that said it may not change your mind in that respect, but you'll love playing what other people have to offer.

So pretty much the video will be a waste of time for me then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 03:47:34 AM
I... don't know. Just watch it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 10, 2012, 03:48:39 AM
You can still enjoy how pretty it looks
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 10, 2012, 03:49:01 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 03:47:34 AM
I... don't know. Just watch it.

Was hoping someone would be able to tell me based on my feelings on forge if the 10 minutes is worth my time. f**k it...here's hoping that I come out wanting to actually play on forge and know that I will enjoy it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 10, 2012, 03:51:53 AM
The new Forge stuff looked really great, but much like ShadowPred, I've never been much for making my own things (apart from the Elephant of Constant Explosion, or the Pit of Death [filled with constant explosions]).

However, I've always rather enjoyed some of the more creative maps and gametypes, and I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens with those.

4:12

"Reverse grav" you say?

I really hope that means what I think it means. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 10, 2012, 04:01:40 AM
The only good thing that came out of that video was MAGNETS. So I pretty much left the way I began when I played the video.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 10, 2012, 04:06:48 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 10, 2012, 03:51:53 AM
4:12

"Reverse grav" you say?

I really hope that means what I think it means. ;D

Inception!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 10, 2012, 07:24:18 AM
343, put up one of the Halo 4 terminals, if you haven't read Thursday war you probably won't know what's going on.
Very nice improvement over the Anniversary terminals and the elites have an actual language now, very cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC72rqIvgRs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC72rqIvgRs#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 07:39:46 AM
I don't actually like the new language coming in at this part of the timeline, even if they were pretty loose about it before. I mean, did they completely disregard their communcations in every prior game where their communication mattered? It was always English, with humans and amongst themselves.

"Brute ships, staggered line! Shipmaster, they outnumber us three to one!"
"Then it is an even fight. All cruisers fire at will-- burn their mongrel hides!"

to

"AUOR COOBITANA! SHOOBITAN, IKINITEBOOWA!"
"ONO HITYOKO. INTINI WIKIBONO KATAE MONGRL HIDES!"

It just sounds like a poor dubbed translation after everything we've heard.

The Terminals look cool though, and at least there are Elite characters, even though they've lost their former personality.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 10, 2012, 07:58:26 AM
I know what you mean, but these elites
Spoiler
are from a distant colony that didn't even know the war was over
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, so them developing their own language is no big deal to me.
But when we see Arby again and if he's not speaking english then I'll be mad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 08:08:28 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 10, 2012, 07:58:26 AM
I know what you mean, but these elites
Spoiler
are from a distant colony that didn't even know the war was over
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, so them developing their own language is no big deal to me.
Man, this just reminds me of just how 'out' I am on the recent canon developments... thanks for the info, that actually makes me feel better about that situation.

QuoteBut when we see Arby again and if he's not speaking english then I'll be mad.
This for sure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 10, 2012, 08:38:31 AM
Just a noob question here, but all these things that you do in Forge, you can save that as its own map, yes? You don't have to do it all over when you want to play a match, no? :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 08:50:44 AM
Yup, you can create your own map with everything down to the spawns up to your placement. You can name it and give it a description just like with the gametype edits. It's pretty damn awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 10, 2012, 08:52:55 AM
Nice. Me and my friends tried it out in Halo 3, but we only used it to drop down tanks and blow the shit out of each other. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 09:45:06 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KciNvAPYlOM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KciNvAPYlOM#ws)

Captaiiiin!

:laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 10, 2012, 11:33:26 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 10, 2012, 09:45:06 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KciNvAPYlOM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KciNvAPYlOM#ws)

Captaiiiin!

:laugh:
:laugh: This is teh aliens please pull over.

QuoteDavid Fincher (director of Se7en, Fight Club, The Social Network and Alien 3) and Tim Miller (Scott Pilgrim vs The World, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) have been in Prague filming an extended 2 minute live-action trailer for Halo 4.


"Fincher and Miller will help deliver an emotionally-charged look at the backstory of "Halo's" iconic hero, the Master Chief."

The trailer will première on October 18th on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, and will be uploaded to the Waypoint Youtube channel immediately after - about 6am BST. I'll post the video as soon as it's up.


"Titled "Scanned," the trailer is an action-packed cinematic production that offers a captivating look at the backstory of Master Chief, and provides a glimpse of the new threat he will encounter in "Halo 4." Filmed in Prague, "Scanned" continues the franchise's tradition of expanding the universe through award-winning live-action stories, adding to the lore and anticipation for the next chapter in the landmark franchise"
http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/10/david-fincher-on-board-for-live-action.html (http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/10/david-fincher-on-board-for-live-action.html)
Yesssssssssssssssss
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 10, 2012, 01:11:37 PM
David Fincher...Halo...gimme now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 10, 2012, 01:37:58 PM
Holy shit. That's... beyond anything I'd have hoped for. This might be the live-action ad to top Landfall.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 10, 2012, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 10, 2012, 07:24:18 AM
343, put up one of the Halo 4 terminals, if you haven't read Thursday war you probably won't know what's going on.
Very nice improvement over the Anniversary terminals and the elites have an actual language now, very cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC72rqIvgRs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC72rqIvgRs#ws)

So what I got from this is, I hope, that Jul 'Mdama will play a role in Halo 4?


Considering he was my favorite character of the Kilo 5 trilogy so far, yessssssssss.

...Maybe he'll be this trilogy's Arbiter, in the following games in some way (Not in an allying with the humans way, but in a "Main playable character that's not Master Chief" way)?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 10, 2012, 09:52:41 PM
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It's finished.
Spoiler
For now....
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My favourite Halo campaign of them all.
Quick question, when Cortana mentions there is a way to stop the flood in the Ark without firing the Halos, what did she mean?

Final forge map revealed I think:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=05S3eMBPaHw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=05S3eMBPaHw#)


Quote from: KNIGHT on Oct 10, 2012, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 10, 2012, 07:24:18 AM
343, put up one of the Halo 4 terminals, if you haven't read Thursday war you probably won't know what's going on.
Very nice improvement over the Anniversary terminals and the elites have an actual language now, very cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC72rqIvgRs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EC72rqIvgRs#ws)

So what I got from this is, I hope, that Jul 'Mdama will play a role in Halo 4?


Considering he was my favorite character of the Kilo 5 trilogy so far, yessssssssss.

...Maybe he'll be this trilogy's Arbiter, in the following games in some way (Not in an allying with the humans way, but in a "Main playable character that's not Master Chief" way)?

I don't really see it happening unless 343 put in humans as enemies, I'd much prefer if Arby came back to be honest, although with the way the elites are being treated in the books
Spoiler
I wouldn't be suprised if he becomes an enemy  ::)
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O MA GAWD time to head into the dark.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 11, 2012, 12:24:17 AM
Wait a second... Today isn't November 6th...



What is going on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 11, 2012, 12:32:09 AM
Wait...two discs?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 11, 2012, 12:35:22 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 11, 2012, 12:32:09 AM
Wait...two discs?
One is campaign other is war games I believe.
Two discs has been announced for a while but noone knew what was on them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 11, 2012, 12:45:06 AM
Oh, wow. I had no clue they split it up. Makes we wonder just how big some of the content is, given the relatively short campaign (in terms of number of levels).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 11, 2012, 02:28:35 AM
Perhaps it's longer than ten levels this time, or the levels are gargantuan.
Either way, can we all agree not to even think of posting spoilers until November?
Yeah?
Fantastic, let's all get little club rings again and not spoil anything
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 11, 2012, 02:31:03 AM
Its only 8 levels. No clue as to how big they are, though.

And I agree. No spoilers please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 11, 2012, 02:34:17 AM
Well...keep them in spoiler tags. Did we all forget spoiler tags exist?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 11, 2012, 02:34:52 AM
Spoiler
I didn't! : D
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 11, 2012, 04:27:01 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 11, 2012, 02:34:17 AM
Well...keep them in spoiler tags. Did we all forget spoiler tags exist?
No, we just remember the screwups related to them before.
And remembering when Reach was coming out, some people didn't give a shit and argued what a spoiler is and blah blah blah

In the end just
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 11, 2012, 04:31:59 AM
In the Superintendent we trust.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 11, 2012, 04:34:59 AM
*chirp*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 11, 2012, 04:44:28 PM
New bulletin is up,
http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx (http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx)

QuoteMany of you have been asking when Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn is releasing on Blu-Ray and DVD, and we finally have the answer for you: December 4, 2012. With the release of the Blu-Ray and DVD, you will be able to enjoy the entire film uninterrupted, plus the complete collection of bonus footage – including over 60 minutes of exclusive behind-the-scenes featurettes.
Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn Blu-Ray and DVD offer the Complete Collection of Bonus Features including:


• Over 60 minutes of exclusive behind-the-scenes featurettes
• Storyline vignettes
• Audio commentary by 343 Industries
• Audio commentary by Director Stewart Hendler
• Concept art, visual effects models
• Easter eggs and more!

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There is a secret message too, if you highlight some of the empty spaces.

PLNB PRIORITY TRANSMISSION [CLASSIFIED]
ENCRYPTION CODE: [CLASSIFIED]
PUBLIC KEY: N/A

FROM: CODENAME SURGEON
TO: CODENAME COALMINER

CLASSIFICATION: ELEVENTH HOUR [1/5]
SUBJECT: AFTERMATH

/FILE EXTRACTION-RECONSTITUTION COMPLETE/
/START FILE/

Decades from now, when historians evaluate the war, what will they say about us? Will they claim that our victory was ultimately fruitless? That it failed to secure a lasting peace, or worse, that it was only a prelude to far greater horrors that now lay ahead?

My hope – OUR HOPE – is that history would instead view this war as a catalyst. That the last thirty years were a crucible, a threshing floor for our species, sifting out our fears and frailties. And that ultimately it made us stronger and more vigilant in the end, fully prepared for whatever will come next. After all, what good is struggle if there is no change? What good is a fire if the sword is not made stronger?

Attached are four reports accounting the major contingency structures our species currently faces in the wake of the war. Please evaluate them closely. Their outcomes will dictate how history views us, or if history even views us at all.

Xenomorphic element [2/5]
Martial element [3/5]
Provenancial element [4/5]
Primogeniture element [5/5]

As Machiavelli once said: "the Romans, foreseeing troubles, dealt with them at once, and, even to avoid a war, would not let them come to a head, for they knew that war is not to be avoided, but is only put off to the advantage of others."

Likewise, we must deal with these issues head-on, without fear and without hesitation. We can afford no other stance.

/END FILE/


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XSSrGfiqHo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XSSrGfiqHo#ws)

Forward onto Dawn esp 2, super spectacular oscar winning cameo at 5:02
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K56gSEJ6IGc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K56gSEJ6IGc#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 12, 2012, 03:15:53 PM
Just gave ep 2 a watch, really liked it. Looks like next episode my have what we've all been waiting for ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 12, 2012, 11:22:12 PM
Next week's episode is going to be f**king sweet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Oct 13, 2012, 11:24:51 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Oct 11, 2012, 12:24:17 AM
Wait a second... Today isn't November 6th...



What is going on.
I'm not surprised some people have got it this early considering how it went gold more than a month from its release date. Every Halo game since Halo 2 has been sold or leaked Early.

The infamous french copies of Halo 2 getting leaked, certain stores selling Halo 3 and ODST weeks before release and the review builds of Reach getting leaked through xbox Live and other sites.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 13, 2012, 05:15:42 PM
Alright the entire thing's been finished by some guy so ya know what that means spoilers everywhere, ton of crap is on youtube and people are going around on twitter just typing out the ending so be careful halobros.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 13, 2012, 05:16:25 PM
Shit...I hate the internet :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 13, 2012, 05:22:19 PM
Maybe I should go crawl in a cave till Nov.6, just to be safe...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 13, 2012, 05:23:11 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 13, 2012, 05:16:25 PM
Shit...I hate the internet :-\
The only good thing to come out of this is people are saying the campaign is amazing, just makes the wait a bit more horrible though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 13, 2012, 05:31:41 PM
Well 'amazing' certainly sounds...amazing.

But I do not want to have this game ruined for me.

Nightmare Asylum's report. November 6th, 2012. Five years. Five long years. That's how long it took us to get Halo 4. At first it was going well. Then spoiler after spoiler...loss after loss...made what was going to be an epic and noteworthy game into five years of hell.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 13, 2012, 06:13:16 PM
 :laugh:
That quote is perfect.


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Can't wait for the next eps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 13, 2012, 11:23:16 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 11, 2012, 04:44:28 PM
Forward onto Dawn esp 2, super spectacular oscar winning cameo at 5:02
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K56gSEJ6IGc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K56gSEJ6IGc#ws)
Well that was incredible. The whole series has been excellent so far, surpassing my expectations by a wide margin. The two leads, Lasky and Silva are very well played by their actors making them easy to watch and believable in their roles, and the entire series has a great cinematic quality that should play excellently without the between-week break.

I really appreciate the writing; it isn't just typical army jargon being thrown around, but it actually has a thoughtfulness to it and doesn't sound like it was just written by a fanboy with the intention of "showing everything". The Halo Universe has a veil over all of the more extravagant aspects, and thankfully, this is taking it's time with showing us those things. I love how one of the cadets is actively uncovering classified ONI footage, taken from the mission log camera of a Spartan... slowly but surely unveiling the new alien threat.

Spoiler
And that Frank O'Connor cameo was awesome.  :laugh:
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 14, 2012, 01:56:16 AM
Ive been enjoying it too, but it Draws itself out quite a bit for me. I watch it at the end of each week and we kind of just watch it and then bam, it's over and we're still waiting for it to start I guess. I guess that's the environment though, you need to get sucked in and you can't do that in a group.

Spoiler
And Frankie's face :laugh:
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 14, 2012, 01:47:32 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kxe-OiyaIZw# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kxe-OiyaIZw#)

Dat magnet snap feature...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 14, 2012, 04:09:47 PM
Really is the best thing I've seen, magnet feature is like a god send if you ask me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 14, 2012, 05:27:19 PM
So, does anyone know if there's still Infection?
Because it seems like they've replaced it with Flood, which I kind of take objection too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 14, 2012, 05:28:37 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 14, 2012, 05:27:19 PM
So, does anyone know if there's still Infection?
Because it seems like they've replaced it with Flood, which I kind of take objection too.

That's what Infection is now. Unless they suddenly changed it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 14, 2012, 05:32:18 PM
No no, what I mean is sure you can call infection flood mode and give it a reskin but what I was wondering is if they're going to still let us decide zombie traits and such, because I've been looking at what they've said about flood and it seems like its more set in stone. I dunno, I just worry for all of the classic custom game ideas, like Fat boy and hide and seek
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 14, 2012, 05:35:27 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 14, 2012, 05:32:18 PM
No no, what I mean is sure you can call infection flood mode and give it a reskin but what I was wondering is if they're going to still let us decide zombie traits and such, because I've been looking at what they've said about flood and it seems like its more set in stone. I dunno, I just worry for all of the classic custom game ideas, like Fat boy and hide and seek


Well I believe that they will allow for a shitload in customization, but we have to wait and see I guess.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 14, 2012, 06:13:03 PM
Really enjoying Forward Unto Dawn. It continues to show Halo's cinematic qualities. I'm hoping we'll get our movies eventually.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 15, 2012, 12:41:20 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg#ws)
Yes!Yes!YES!
Those Spartan ops cutscenes look unreal.
Nathan Fillion cameo at 0:40  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 15, 2012, 02:39:41 AM
This game is absolutely stunning, I need it now!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 15, 2012, 02:59:32 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 15, 2012, 12:41:20 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg#ws)
Yes!Yes!YES!
Those Spartan ops cutscenes look unreal.
Nathan Fillion cameo at 0:40  ;D

Wonderful video. I've been looking forward to this game, but I'm only now just starting to get really pumped.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 15, 2012, 03:47:33 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 15, 2012, 12:41:20 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg#ws)
Yes!Yes!YES!
Those Spartan ops cutscenes look unreal.
Nathan Fillion cameo at 0:40  ;D


This is going to be amazing once we get our hands on this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 04:01:11 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi631.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fuu32%2FMarekojajesretna%2F158743657_4de6bdf725.jpg&hash=4f21c7c75bdea00d43d7e415aa32f72f4f6be17d)
No - no words. No words to describe it. Poetry! They should've sent a poet. So beautiful. So beautiful...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 15, 2012, 04:03:55 AM
Looks like I'll be playing Spartan Ops later since it takes place after the campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 09:10:54 AM
Josh Holmes' Twitter background:

(https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_background_images/678404958/1b2e0fb00d5e7b22aeee3fa45ff42b0a.jpeg)

A-mazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 15, 2012, 09:24:51 AM
Guys...guys..This is HALO 4. Halo. 4. I don't know what or why, but...I'm not overly stocked for it like I think I should be. I mean, when Halo 3 was 3 weeks before release I was bouncing off the damn walls, constantly talking about it, watched every preview video 5, 6 times, but with H4 its not the same. And, its not that I don't like what I'm seeing, its quite the opposite, everything looks absolutely fantastic.

What's wrong with me? :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
It's been a slow burn for me, but this latest video has put me over the edge. I think the fact that I started out hating the concept of a Halo 4 is what is coming back now to excite me so much. If that doesn't make any sense, let me explain: I don't feel stupid looking back at my (clearly amplified for comedic effect) anger and frustration of the Halo 4 announcement trailer; everything in it rubbed me the wrong way and it still does-- that's not arrogance talking, it's the truth. A new developer was going to carry on the Halo story post Halo 3, and they were going to call it Halo 4.

Naturally, I'd already be disappointed, dismayed, and annoyed, but then I saw the trailer and it just felt like a cheap sensory overload and set the tone all wrong. Some people were excited and I didn't understand why. I talked this out with Sharp Sticks on MSN, and we came to the consensus that these were primarily the audience that had come into Halo at Halo 3, along with the Xbox 360 release; I still think we were right, and we accepted that, in the context of how long we've been playing the series, we were basically the grumpy old men that didn't want to buy a smartphone to talk to their grand kids; we didn't want to text, we didn't want to Skype, we just wanted to leave our 'lives' off on a clean and tidy note-- happy for those just kicking off. I didn't have any delusion preventing me from telling I would inevitably buy the game and see how it turns out.

Fast forward half a year and the first screenshots are shown, story details are given, and a Vidoc detailing the people behind the game comes out. I knew 343 had boasted that a studio full of people who's brains are firing 'Halo' and nothing but Halo on all cylinders was going to mean something incredible for the series, and though I didn't fully believe them, the concept was pretty intriguing. Of course, knowing that this new series would go for two more after #4, I knew they had to be packing some kind of staying power that would keep old fans interested and reel in a bunch of newcomers. The designs were looking nice and the storyline was sounding like a logical progression-- I'd given up on being 'insulted' but the thought that there was more beyond "Wake me when you need me".

And then there was E3, where the storyline was put into perspective, but never given a sense of scope. Part of the perspective it took was with the daring move of adding a new enemy to the sandbox, and I'm not talking about a new addition to an existing faction, I'm talking about an entire damned force: the Prometheans. Strange beings that the folks at 343 are still to this day very hush-hush about the concept of, seemingly projected digitally with a steely carapace that can disappear just as soon as them; not indestructible, but alarmingly omnipotent in presence. They were fortifiable, varied, and shifted the Halo battlefield in ways it hasn't touched before in clever and deceptive ways, clearly worthy of forcing the player to adapt and ultimately, well, here it is: evolve.

Something as small as that word sparked something in my brain that had me realize something about Halo that I hadn't prior: the series is about evolution, and Bungie had brought it through their lifecycle and they knew it, so they left their mark on the series, from it's inception to their beautiful send off, they had created something that under the watch of future generations and within the hands of new artists looking to push forward would live on forever, and what they did wouldn't ever be forgotten by those who went through the progressive paces with it, feeling each beautiful moment and remembering them fondly.

The chill of turning around to a pounding door on the mission 343 Guilty Spark after witnessing unprecedented terrors to face them on their own. The cold silence after a blood searing mad race to space in an attempt to save the galaxy alongside your last companion. The wind of the gas giant as you dropped into the shoes of your legendary enemy and immediately felt connected to his cause. The dread of being the first casualty in a civil war that would affect the entire universe in an ultimate grand schism. The hurt of the line "The prophets have betrayed us". It all came up to Halo 3 which seemed basically like a progressive emotional rollercoaster, knowing full and well that you would end what you'd started and you'd create a legend by the game's finale. Nothing made that clearer for me that the mixture of imagery, musical score, and nearly-white-noise radio chatter as the Forward Unto Dawn touched down to unleash a slough of firepower. And there it is; The Forward Unto Dawn. It spoke out to me as the means to an end, and now it's taking the Chief to a new beginning. He'd accomplished everything an everything in Bungie's Halo trilogy, but humanity's fight is never over.

If anybody was to pick it up after them, they were going to be forced to make that new fight as compelling as the one that started it all and do it without the feeling of a self referential re-tread or a stale reason to take Chief out of cryo sleep, seemingly ruining the bitter sweet lonely beauty of Halo 3's ending. What I now see this story as being is, in a word, reinvigorating. I got this feel from Halo 2, a sequel to such a monumental story that left a major impression on me. Swelling music, a gateway to a massive expanse of narrative richness, and a more involving story, which evolved Halo yet again and would keep that base for all games to come after it, leaving the original Halo to feel like a unique, if not isolated experience. That is why Halo 4 feels like Halo 2 to me; it's the start of a new era, and it always seemed that way to me. The difference is that my pessimism spawned from the fact that it wasn't a single game behind it, but an entire saga.

Halo 4 is being shown as keeping all of that alive, and expanding it in the most beautiful ways possible, opening Halo up to possibilities that required 343's touch of one hundred-plus masters. People that have loved the series have every reason to be sold with what they've seen so far, and 343's passion is no illusion, their intentions beyond the call of duty (take or leave the pun). Though Bungie has said goodbye to move onto a brave new world, Halo never did.

Somebody I never get bored of talking about Halo with is Nightmare Asylum, who represents the audience that me and Sharp Sticks had discussed before, starting at Halo 3, going back, and living forward, thinking that way as well. Nightmare has maintained confidence in Halo 4 since it's announcement, and he's represented the part of me that would grow to love the game as well; it was bound to happen before it's release. I think he got the picture how much I loved and cared for the series when I PM'd him my thoughts on a couple of sountrack pieces in great detail, starting a great discussion of Marty O'Donnell's legendary work. He probably saw my reaction coming to Halo 4 before it even got there (hell, he'd predicted the announcement while I was still in doubt!), and he had to deal with every capitalized letter, and word of objection, but he's seen me progressively fall in love, and I can't help but feel that he knew I would from the start!

Even just a month ago I wrongly spoke on the statment that "Bungie was innovation, [and] 343 is refinement"; realizing now that, while these were meant as words of great praise to 343, I was incorrect. Bungie's innovation was the creation of the series and establishing it's foundation, while 343 is taking the foundatiion and shaking it once again into new untouched territory, free of the obligation to simply refine.

For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 15, 2012, 10:54:59 AM
Wow....wow. That's dedication right there, SS. I think your love for the franchise seaped through just a little bit.  :P  And, you were very honest. I was actually more giddy when I seen the announcement trailer than I am typing this.

Nightmare is one of the biggest Halo fans that I've meet. The man loves his Halo.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 15, 2012, 02:17:41 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Spoiler
It's been a slow burn for me, but this latest video has put me over the edge. I think the fact that I started out hating the concept of a Halo 4 is what is coming back now to excite me so much. If that doesn't make any sense, let me explain: I don't feel stupid looking back at my (clearly amplified for comedic effect) anger and frustration of the Halo 4 announcement trailer; everything in it rubbed me the wrong way and it still does-- that's not arrogance talking, it's the truth. A new developer was going to carry on the Halo story post Halo 3, and they were going to call it Halo 4.

Naturally, I'd already be disappointed, dismayed, and annoyed, but then I saw the trailer and it just felt like a cheap sensory overload and set the tone all wrong. Some people were excited and I didn't understand why. I talked this out with Sharp Sticks on MSN, and we came to the consensus that these were primarily the audience that had come into Halo at Halo 3, along with the Xbox 360 release; I still think we were right, and we accepted that, in the context of how long we've been playing the series, we were basically the grumpy old men that didn't want to buy a smartphone to talk to their grand kids; we didn't want to text, we didn't want to Skype, we just wanted to leave our 'lives' off on a clean and tidy note-- happy for those just kicking off. I didn't have any delusion preventing me from telling I would inevitably buy the game and see how it turns out.

Fast forward half a year and the first screenshots are shown, story details are given, and a Vidoc detailing the people behind the game comes out. I knew 343 had boasted that a studio full of people who's brains are firing 'Halo' and nothing but Halo on all cylinders was going to mean something incredible for the series, and though I didn't fully believe them, the concept was pretty intriguing. Of course, knowing that this new series would go for two more after #4, I knew they had to be packing some kind of staying power that would keep old fans interested and reel in a bunch of newcomers. The designs were looking nice and the storyline was sounding like a logical progression-- I'd given up on being 'insulted' but the thought that there was more beyond "Wake me when you need me".

And then there was E3, where the storyline was put into perspective, but never given a sense of scope. Part of the perspective it took was with the daring move of adding a new enemy to the sandbox, and I'm not talking about a new addition to an existing faction, I'm talking about an entire damned force: the Prometheans. Strange beings that the folks at 343 are still to this day very hush-hush about the concept of, seemingly projected digitally with a steely carapace that can disappear just as soon as them; not indestructible, but alarmingly omnipotent in presence. They were fortifiable, varied, and shifted the Halo battlefield in ways it hasn't touched before in clever and deceptive ways, clearly worthy of forcing the player to adapt and ultimately, well, here it is: evolve.

Something as small as that word sparked something in my brain that had me realize something about Halo that I hadn't prior: the series is about evolution, and Bungie had brought it through their lifecycle and they knew it, so they left their mark on the series, from it's inception to their beautiful send off, they had created something that under the watch of future generations and within the hands of new artists looking to push forward would live on forever, and what they did wouldn't ever be forgotten by those who went through the progressive paces with it, feeling each beautiful moment and remembering them fondly.

The chill of turning around to a pounding door on the mission 343 Guilty Spark after witnessing unprecedented terrors to face them on their own. The cold silence after a blood searing mad race to space in an attempt to save the galaxy alongside your last companion. The wind of the gas giant as you dropped into the shoes of your legendary enemy and immediately felt connected to his cause. The dread of being the first casualty in a civil war that would affect the entire universe in an ultimate grand schism. The hurt of the line "The prophets have betrayed us". It all came up to Halo 3 which seemed basically like a progressive emotional rollercoaster, knowing full and well that you would end what you'd started and you'd create a legend by the game's finale. Nothing made that clearer for me that the mixture of imagery, musical score, and nearly-white-noise radio chatter as the Forward Unto Dawn touched down to unleash a slough of firepower. And there it is; The Forward Unto Dawn. It spoke out to me as the means to an end, and now it's taking the Chief to a new beginning. He'd accomplished everything an everything in Bungie's Halo trilogy, but humanity's fight is never over.

If anybody was to pick it up after them, they were going to be forced to make that new fight as compelling as the one that started it all and do it without the feeling of a self referential re-tread or a stale reason to take Chief out of cryo sleep, seemingly ruining the bitter sweet lonely beauty of Halo 3's ending. What I now see this story as being is, in a word, reinvigorating. I got this feel from Halo 2, a sequel to such a monumental story that left a major impression on me. Swelling music, a gateway to a massive expanse of narrative richness, and a more involving story, which evolved Halo yet again and would keep that base for all games to come after it, leaving the original Halo to feel like a unique, if not isolated experience. That is why Halo 4 feels like Halo 2 to me; it's the start of a new era, and it always seemed that way to me. The difference is that my pessimism spawned from the fact that it wasn't a single game behind it, but an entire saga.

Halo 4 is being shown as keeping all of that alive, and expanding it in the most beautiful ways possible, opening Halo up to possibilities that required 343's touch of one hundred-plus masters. People that have loved the series have every reason to be sold with what they've seen so far, and 343's passion is no illusion, their intentions beyond the call of duty (take or leave the pun). Though Bungie has said goodbye to move onto a brave new world, Halo never did.

Somebody I never get bored of talking about Halo with is Nightmare Asylum, who represents the audience that me and Sharp Sticks had discussed before, starting at Halo 3, going back, and living forward, thinking that way as well. Nightmare has maintained confidence in Halo 4 since it's announcement, and he's represented the part of me that would grow to love the game as well; it was bound to happen before it's release. I think he got the picture how much I loved and cared for the series when I PM'd him my thoughts on a couple of sountrack pieces in great detail, starting a great discussion of Marty O'Donnell's legendary work. He probably saw my reaction coming to Halo 4 before it even got there (hell, he'd predicted the announcement while I was still in doubt!), and he had to deal with every capitalized letter, and word of objection, but he's seen me progressively fall in love, and I can't help but feel that he knew I would from the start!

Even just a month ago I wrongly spoke on the statment that "Bungie was innovation, [and] 343 is refinement"; realizing now that, while these were meant as words of great praise to 343, I was incorrect. Bungie's innovation was the creation of the series and establishing it's foundation, while 343 is taking the foundatiion and shaking it once again into new untouched territory, free of the obligation to simply refine.

For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.
[close]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c#)

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Wonderful. Simply wonderful. Many people, when they make walls of text, leave a long, rambling mess. Yours are always organized and interesting; essays on your passions. And that passion, that love, always shows through. No, it shines through, lighting up my own interest and love for the topic at hand. I got emotional waves of chills and warmth in me reading through what you just wrote, bringing back nostalgic memories of adventure and mystery on a classically epic scale. These tales are our generation's myths, and these displays of captured fervour of fans like yourself are what truly prove it.

I look forward to continuing this journey onward, unto new sweeping vistas. And with the new additions to how these tales are being told, I anticipate sharing that discovery with you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 15, 2012, 02:31:01 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Spoiler
It's been a slow burn for me, but this latest video has put me over the edge. I think the fact that I started out hating the concept of a Halo 4 is what is coming back now to excite me so much. If that doesn't make any sense, let me explain: I don't feel stupid looking back at my (clearly amplified for comedic effect) anger and frustration of the Halo 4 announcement trailer; everything in it rubbed me the wrong way and it still does-- that's not arrogance talking, it's the truth. A new developer was going to carry on the Halo story post Halo 3, and they were going to call it Halo 4.

Naturally, I'd already be disappointed, dismayed, and annoyed, but then I saw the trailer and it just felt like a cheap sensory overload and set the tone all wrong. Some people were excited and I didn't understand why. I talked this out with Sharp Sticks on MSN, and we came to the consensus that these were primarily the audience that had come into Halo at Halo 3, along with the Xbox 360 release; I still think we were right, and we accepted that, in the context of how long we've been playing the series, we were basically the grumpy old men that didn't want to buy a smartphone to talk to their grand kids; we didn't want to text, we didn't want to Skype, we just wanted to leave our 'lives' off on a clean and tidy note-- happy for those just kicking off. I didn't have any delusion preventing me from telling I would inevitably buy the game and see how it turns out.

Fast forward half a year and the first screenshots are shown, story details are given, and a Vidoc detailing the people behind the game comes out. I knew 343 had boasted that a studio full of people who's brains are firing 'Halo' and nothing but Halo on all cylinders was going to mean something incredible for the series, and though I didn't fully believe them, the concept was pretty intriguing. Of course, knowing that this new series would go for two more after #4, I knew they had to be packing some kind of staying power that would keep old fans interested and reel in a bunch of newcomers. The designs were looking nice and the storyline was sounding like a logical progression-- I'd given up on being 'insulted' but the thought that there was more beyond "Wake me when you need me".

And then there was E3, where the storyline was put into perspective, but never given a sense of scope. Part of the perspective it took was with the daring move of adding a new enemy to the sandbox, and I'm not talking about a new addition to an existing faction, I'm talking about an entire damned force: the Prometheans. Strange beings that the folks at 343 are still to this day very hush-hush about the concept of, seemingly projected digitally with a steely carapace that can disappear just as soon as them; not indestructible, but alarmingly omnipotent in presence. They were fortifiable, varied, and shifted the Halo battlefield in ways it hasn't touched before in clever and deceptive ways, clearly worthy of forcing the player to adapt and ultimately, well, here it is: evolve.

Something as small as that word sparked something in my brain that had me realize something about Halo that I hadn't prior: the series is about evolution, and Bungie had brought it through their lifecycle and they knew it, so they left their mark on the series, from it's inception to their beautiful send off, they had created something that under the watch of future generations and within the hands of new artists looking to push forward would live on forever, and what they did wouldn't ever be forgotten by those who went through the progressive paces with it, feeling each beautiful moment and remembering them fondly.

The chill of turning around to a pounding door on the mission 343 Guilty Spark after witnessing unprecedented terrors to face them on their own. The cold silence after a blood searing mad race to space in an attempt to save the galaxy alongside your last companion. The wind of the gas giant as you dropped into the shoes of your legendary enemy and immediately felt connected to his cause. The dread of being the first casualty in a civil war that would affect the entire universe in an ultimate grand schism. The hurt of the line "The prophets have betrayed us". It all came up to Halo 3 which seemed basically like a progressive emotional rollercoaster, knowing full and well that you would end what you'd started and you'd create a legend by the game's finale. Nothing made that clearer for me that the mixture of imagery, musical score, and nearly-white-noise radio chatter as the Forward Unto Dawn touched down to unleash a slough of firepower. And there it is; The Forward Unto Dawn. It spoke out to me as the means to an end, and now it's taking the Chief to a new beginning. He'd accomplished everything an everything in Bungie's Halo trilogy, but humanity's fight is never over.

If anybody was to pick it up after them, they were going to be forced to make that new fight as compelling as the one that started it all and do it without the feeling of a self referential re-tread or a stale reason to take Chief out of cryo sleep, seemingly ruining the bitter sweet lonely beauty of Halo 3's ending. What I now see this story as being is, in a word, reinvigorating. I got this feel from Halo 2, a sequel to such a monumental story that left a major impression on me. Swelling music, a gateway to a massive expanse of narrative richness, and a more involving story, which evolved Halo yet again and would keep that base for all games to come after it, leaving the original Halo to feel like a unique, if not isolated experience. That is why Halo 4 feels like Halo 2 to me; it's the start of a new era, and it always seemed that way to me. The difference is that my pessimism spawned from the fact that it wasn't a single game behind it, but an entire saga.

Halo 4 is being shown as keeping all of that alive, and expanding it in the most beautiful ways possible, opening Halo up to possibilities that required 343's touch of one hundred-plus masters. People that have loved the series have every reason to be sold with what they've seen so far, and 343's passion is no illusion, their intentions beyond the call of duty (take or leave the pun). Though Bungie has said goodbye to move onto a brave new world, Halo never did.

Somebody I never get bored of talking about Halo with is Nightmare Asylum, who represents the audience that me and Sharp Sticks had discussed before, starting at Halo 3, going back, and living forward, thinking that way as well. Nightmare has maintained confidence in Halo 4 since it's announcement, and he's represented the part of me that would grow to love the game as well; it was bound to happen before it's release. I think he got the picture how much I loved and cared for the series when I PM'd him my thoughts on a couple of sountrack pieces in great detail, starting a great discussion of Marty O'Donnell's legendary work. He probably saw my reaction coming to Halo 4 before it even got there (hell, he'd predicted the announcement while I was still in doubt!), and he had to deal with every capitalized letter, and word of objection, but he's seen me progressively fall in love, and I can't help but feel that he knew I would from the start!

Even just a month ago I wrongly spoke on the statment that "Bungie was innovation, [and] 343 is refinement"; realizing now that, while these were meant as words of great praise to 343, I was incorrect. Bungie's innovation was the creation of the series and establishing it's foundation, while 343 is taking the foundatiion and shaking it once again into new untouched territory, free of the obligation to simply refine.

For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.
[close]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c#)

Well, now I feel like getting Halo 4. Your words have got me pumped now.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2012, 05:26:26 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
It's been a slow burn for me, but this latest video has put me over the edge. I think the fact that I started out hating the concept of a Halo 4 is what is coming back now to excite me so much. If that doesn't make any sense, let me explain: I don't feel stupid looking back at my (clearly amplified for comedic effect) anger and frustration of the Halo 4 announcement trailer; everything in it rubbed me the wrong way and it still does-- that's not arrogance talking, it's the truth. A new developer was going to carry on the Halo story post Halo 3, and they were going to call it Halo 4.

Naturally, I'd already be disappointed, dismayed, and annoyed, but then I saw the trailer and it just felt like a cheap sensory overload and set the tone all wrong. Some people were excited and I didn't understand why. I talked this out with Sharp Sticks on MSN, and we came to the consensus that these were primarily the audience that had come into Halo at Halo 3, along with the Xbox 360 release; I still think we were right, and we accepted that, in the context of how long we've been playing the series, we were basically the grumpy old men that didn't want to buy a smartphone to talk to their grand kids; we didn't want to text, we didn't want to Skype, we just wanted to leave our 'lives' off on a clean and tidy note-- happy for those just kicking off. I didn't have any delusion preventing me from telling I would inevitably buy the game and see how it turns out.

Fast forward half a year and the first screenshots are shown, story details are given, and a Vidoc detailing the people behind the game comes out. I knew 343 had boasted that a studio full of people who's brains are firing 'Halo' and nothing but Halo on all cylinders was going to mean something incredible for the series, and though I didn't fully believe them, the concept was pretty intriguing. Of course, knowing that this new series would go for two more after #4, I knew they had to be packing some kind of staying power that would keep old fans interested and reel in a bunch of newcomers. The designs were looking nice and the storyline was sounding like a logical progression-- I'd given up on being 'insulted' but the thought that there was more beyond "Wake me when you need me".

And then there was E3, where the storyline was put into perspective, but never given a sense of scope. Part of the perspective it took was with the daring move of adding a new enemy to the sandbox, and I'm not talking about a new addition to an existing faction, I'm talking about an entire damned force: the Prometheans. Strange beings that the folks at 343 are still to this day very hush-hush about the concept of, seemingly projected digitally with a steely carapace that can disappear just as soon as them; not indestructible, but alarmingly omnipotent in presence. They were fortifiable, varied, and shifted the Halo battlefield in ways it hasn't touched before in clever and deceptive ways, clearly worthy of forcing the player to adapt and ultimately, well, here it is: evolve.

Something as small as that word sparked something in my brain that had me realize something about Halo that I hadn't prior: the series is about evolution, and Bungie had brought it through their lifecycle and they knew it, so they left their mark on the series, from it's inception to their beautiful send off, they had created something that under the watch of future generations and within the hands of new artists looking to push forward would live on forever, and what they did wouldn't ever be forgotten by those who went through the progressive paces with it, feeling each beautiful moment and remembering them fondly.

The chill of turning around to a pounding door on the mission 343 Guilty Spark after witnessing unprecedented terrors to face them on their own. The cold silence after a blood searing mad race to space in an attempt to save the galaxy alongside your last companion. The wind of the gas giant as you dropped into the shoes of your legendary enemy and immediately felt connected to his cause. The dread of being the first casualty in a civil war that would affect the entire universe in an ultimate grand schism. The hurt of the line "The prophets have betrayed us". It all came up to Halo 3 which seemed basically like a progressive emotional rollercoaster, knowing full and well that you would end what you'd started and you'd create a legend by the game's finale. Nothing made that clearer for me that the mixture of imagery, musical score, and nearly-white-noise radio chatter as the Forward Unto Dawn touched down to unleash a slough of firepower. And there it is; The Forward Unto Dawn. It spoke out to me as the means to an end, and now it's taking the Chief to a new beginning. He'd accomplished everything an everything in Bungie's Halo trilogy, but humanity's fight is never over.

If anybody was to pick it up after them, they were going to be forced to make that new fight as compelling as the one that started it all and do it without the feeling of a self referential re-tread or a stale reason to take Chief out of cryo sleep, seemingly ruining the bitter sweet lonely beauty of Halo 3's ending. What I now see this story as being is, in a word, reinvigorating. I got this feel from Halo 2, a sequel to such a monumental story that left a major impression on me. Swelling music, a gateway to a massive expanse of narrative richness, and a more involving story, which evolved Halo yet again and would keep that base for all games to come after it, leaving the original Halo to feel like a unique, if not isolated experience. That is why Halo 4 feels like Halo 2 to me; it's the start of a new era, and it always seemed that way to me. The difference is that my pessimism spawned from the fact that it wasn't a single game behind it, but an entire saga.

Halo 4 is being shown as keeping all of that alive, and expanding it in the most beautiful ways possible, opening Halo up to possibilities that required 343's touch of one hundred-plus masters. People that have loved the series have every reason to be sold with what they've seen so far, and 343's passion is no illusion, their intentions beyond the call of duty (take or leave the pun). Though Bungie has said goodbye to move onto a brave new world, Halo never did.

Somebody I never get bored of talking about Halo with is Nightmare Asylum, who represents the audience that me and Sharp Sticks had discussed before, starting at Halo 3, going back, and living forward, thinking that way as well. Nightmare has maintained confidence in Halo 4 since it's announcement, and he's represented the part of me that would grow to love the game as well; it was bound to happen before it's release. I think he got the picture how much I loved and cared for the series when I PM'd him my thoughts on a couple of sountrack pieces in great detail, starting a great discussion of Marty O'Donnell's legendary work. He probably saw my reaction coming to Halo 4 before it even got there (hell, he'd predicted the announcement while I was still in doubt!), and he had to deal with every capitalized letter, and word of objection, but he's seen me progressively fall in love, and I can't help but feel that he knew I would from the start!

Even just a month ago I wrongly spoke on the statment that "Bungie was innovation, [and] 343 is refinement"; realizing now that, while these were meant as words of great praise to 343, I was incorrect. Bungie's innovation was the creation of the series and establishing it's foundation, while 343 is taking the foundatiion and shaking it once again into new untouched territory, free of the obligation to simply refine.

For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c#)

And that's why you're mah bro, Sweeps. 8)

I too was a little put off by the initial trailer (by the thrusters, mostly), so I do understand exactly where you are coming from. In a way, I wish I was with Halo from the beginning like you were, but I will never forget my experience playing through the series, adapting and learning to love each and every installment. Even as I have pretty much moved past video games in my life, I can't help but obsess over Halo.

I'm right here with you, Sweeps, anticipating the now closer-than-ever release Halo 4. Can't wait to experience it with you, man. Combat has evolved.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 15, 2012, 06:18:58 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
It's been a slow burn for me [...]For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.
me like halo too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Oct 15, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
It's been a slow burn for me, but this latest video has put me over the edge. I think the fact that I started out hating the concept of a Halo 4 is what is coming back now to excite me so much. If that doesn't make any sense, let me explain: I don't feel stupid looking back at my (clearly amplified for comedic effect) anger and frustration of the Halo 4 announcement trailer; everything in it rubbed me the wrong way and it still does-- that's not arrogance talking, it's the truth. A new developer was going to carry on the Halo story post Halo 3, and they were going to call it Halo 4.

Naturally, I'd already be disappointed, dismayed, and annoyed, but then I saw the trailer and it just felt like a cheap sensory overload and set the tone all wrong. Some people were excited and I didn't understand why. I talked this out with Sharp Sticks on MSN, and we came to the consensus that these were primarily the audience that had come into Halo at Halo 3, along with the Xbox 360 release; I still think we were right, and we accepted that, in the context of how long we've been playing the series, we were basically the grumpy old men that didn't want to buy a smartphone to talk to their grand kids; we didn't want to text, we didn't want to Skype, we just wanted to leave our 'lives' off on a clean and tidy note-- happy for those just kicking off. I didn't have any delusion preventing me from telling I would inevitably buy the game and see how it turns out.

Fast forward half a year and the first screenshots are shown, story details are given, and a Vidoc detailing the people behind the game comes out. I knew 343 had boasted that a studio full of people who's brains are firing 'Halo' and nothing but Halo on all cylinders was going to mean something incredible for the series, and though I didn't fully believe them, the concept was pretty intriguing. Of course, knowing that this new series would go for two more after #4, I knew they had to be packing some kind of staying power that would keep old fans interested and reel in a bunch of newcomers. The designs were looking nice and the storyline was sounding like a logical progression-- I'd given up on being 'insulted' but the thought that there was more beyond "Wake me when you need me".

And then there was E3, where the storyline was put into perspective, but never given a sense of scope. Part of the perspective it took was with the daring move of adding a new enemy to the sandbox, and I'm not talking about a new addition to an existing faction, I'm talking about an entire damned force: the Prometheans. Strange beings that the folks at 343 are still to this day very hush-hush about the concept of, seemingly projected digitally with a steely carapace that can disappear just as soon as them; not indestructible, but alarmingly omnipotent in presence. They were fortifiable, varied, and shifted the Halo battlefield in ways it hasn't touched before in clever and deceptive ways, clearly worthy of forcing the player to adapt and ultimately, well, here it is: evolve.

Something as small as that word sparked something in my brain that had me realize something about Halo that I hadn't prior: the series is about evolution, and Bungie had brought it through their lifecycle and they knew it, so they left their mark on the series, from it's inception to their beautiful send off, they had created something that under the watch of future generations and within the hands of new artists looking to push forward would live on forever, and what they did wouldn't ever be forgotten by those who went through the progressive paces with it, feeling each beautiful moment and remembering them fondly.

The chill of turning around to a pounding door on the mission 343 Guilty Spark after witnessing unprecedented terrors to face them on their own. The cold silence after a blood searing mad race to space in an attempt to save the galaxy alongside your last companion. The wind of the gas giant as you dropped into the shoes of your legendary enemy and immediately felt connected to his cause. The dread of being the first casualty in a civil war that would affect the entire universe in an ultimate grand schism. The hurt of the line "The prophets have betrayed us". It all came up to Halo 3 which seemed basically like a progressive emotional rollercoaster, knowing full and well that you would end what you'd started and you'd create a legend by the game's finale. Nothing made that clearer for me that the mixture of imagery, musical score, and nearly-white-noise radio chatter as the Forward Unto Dawn touched down to unleash a slough of firepower. And there it is; The Forward Unto Dawn. It spoke out to me as the means to an end, and now it's taking the Chief to a new beginning. He'd accomplished everything an everything in Bungie's Halo trilogy, but humanity's fight is never over.

If anybody was to pick it up after them, they were going to be forced to make that new fight as compelling as the one that started it all and do it without the feeling of a self referential re-tread or a stale reason to take Chief out of cryo sleep, seemingly ruining the bitter sweet lonely beauty of Halo 3's ending. What I now see this story as being is, in a word, reinvigorating. I got this feel from Halo 2, a sequel to such a monumental story that left a major impression on me. Swelling music, a gateway to a massive expanse of narrative richness, and a more involving story, which evolved Halo yet again and would keep that base for all games to come after it, leaving the original Halo to feel like a unique, if not isolated experience. That is why Halo 4 feels like Halo 2 to me; it's the start of a new era, and it always seemed that way to me. The difference is that my pessimism spawned from the fact that it wasn't a single game behind it, but an entire saga.

Halo 4 is being shown as keeping all of that alive, and expanding it in the most beautiful ways possible, opening Halo up to possibilities that required 343's touch of one hundred-plus masters. People that have loved the series have every reason to be sold with what they've seen so far, and 343's passion is no illusion, their intentions beyond the call of duty (take or leave the pun). Though Bungie has said goodbye to move onto a brave new world, Halo never did.

Somebody I never get bored of talking about Halo with is Nightmare Asylum, who represents the audience that me and Sharp Sticks had discussed before, starting at Halo 3, going back, and living forward, thinking that way as well. Nightmare has maintained confidence in Halo 4 since it's announcement, and he's represented the part of me that would grow to love the game as well; it was bound to happen before it's release. I think he got the picture how much I loved and cared for the series when I PM'd him my thoughts on a couple of sountrack pieces in great detail, starting a great discussion of Marty O'Donnell's legendary work. He probably saw my reaction coming to Halo 4 before it even got there (hell, he'd predicted the announcement while I was still in doubt!), and he had to deal with every capitalized letter, and word of objection, but he's seen me progressively fall in love, and I can't help but feel that he knew I would from the start!

Even just a month ago I wrongly spoke on the statment that "Bungie was innovation, [and] 343 is refinement"; realizing now that, while these were meant as words of great praise to 343, I was incorrect. Bungie's innovation was the creation of the series and establishing it's foundation, while 343 is taking the foundatiion and shaking it once again into new untouched territory, free of the obligation to simply refine.

For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c#)
You summed it up better than anyone I can think, myself included.

I was exactly like you, the E3 2011 trailer really did nothing for me other than for me to ask "why? do we really need a 4th game already and on the 360? why not wait a year or two after the 360's successor etc" and even then I was pretty much done with Halo after Reach (I loved Reach by the way).

However when those first screenshots and that first vidoc appeared I was...interested, curious even, and then that game informer article came about before E3 and I was thinking "the covenant again? shows us the new enemies already!".

However when E3 2012 rolled around I was flawed by what was shown and felt excitement for Halo that I've not felt since that infamous E3 2003 Halo 2 video.

The more I've seen of this game the more I've grown excited about the visuals, the art style, weapons, new enemies, the new alien environment, spartan ops...everything!

November 6th can't come fast enough!

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 16, 2012, 05:45:22 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMWkiT1gy_4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMWkiT1gy_4#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI5lghUjOkQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI5lghUjOkQ#ws)

f**k yea  8) glad I got that now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 16, 2012, 06:46:45 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Oct 15, 2012, 10:54:59 AM
Wow....wow. That's dedication right there, SS. I think your love for the franchise seaped through just a little bit.  :P  And, you were very honest. I was actually more giddy when I seen the announcement trailer than I am typing this.

Nightmare is one of the biggest Halo fans that I've meet. The man loves his Halo.  ;D
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 15, 2012, 02:17:41 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Spoiler
It's been a slow burn for me, but this latest video has put me over the edge. I think the fact that I started out hating the concept of a Halo 4 is what is coming back now to excite me so much. If that doesn't make any sense, let me explain: I don't feel stupid looking back at my (clearly amplified for comedic effect) anger and frustration of the Halo 4 announcement trailer; everything in it rubbed me the wrong way and it still does-- that's not arrogance talking, it's the truth. A new developer was going to carry on the Halo story post Halo 3, and they were going to call it Halo 4.

Naturally, I'd already be disappointed, dismayed, and annoyed, but then I saw the trailer and it just felt like a cheap sensory overload and set the tone all wrong. Some people were excited and I didn't understand why. I talked this out with Sharp Sticks on MSN, and we came to the consensus that these were primarily the audience that had come into Halo at Halo 3, along with the Xbox 360 release; I still think we were right, and we accepted that, in the context of how long we've been playing the series, we were basically the grumpy old men that didn't want to buy a smartphone to talk to their grand kids; we didn't want to text, we didn't want to Skype, we just wanted to leave our 'lives' off on a clean and tidy note-- happy for those just kicking off. I didn't have any delusion preventing me from telling I would inevitably buy the game and see how it turns out.

Fast forward half a year and the first screenshots are shown, story details are given, and a Vidoc detailing the people behind the game comes out. I knew 343 had boasted that a studio full of people who's brains are firing 'Halo' and nothing but Halo on all cylinders was going to mean something incredible for the series, and though I didn't fully believe them, the concept was pretty intriguing. Of course, knowing that this new series would go for two more after #4, I knew they had to be packing some kind of staying power that would keep old fans interested and reel in a bunch of newcomers. The designs were looking nice and the storyline was sounding like a logical progression-- I'd given up on being 'insulted' but the thought that there was more beyond "Wake me when you need me".

And then there was E3, where the storyline was put into perspective, but never given a sense of scope. Part of the perspective it took was with the daring move of adding a new enemy to the sandbox, and I'm not talking about a new addition to an existing faction, I'm talking about an entire damned force: the Prometheans. Strange beings that the folks at 343 are still to this day very hush-hush about the concept of, seemingly projected digitally with a steely carapace that can disappear just as soon as them; not indestructible, but alarmingly omnipotent in presence. They were fortifiable, varied, and shifted the Halo battlefield in ways it hasn't touched before in clever and deceptive ways, clearly worthy of forcing the player to adapt and ultimately, well, here it is: evolve.

Something as small as that word sparked something in my brain that had me realize something about Halo that I hadn't prior: the series is about evolution, and Bungie had brought it through their lifecycle and they knew it, so they left their mark on the series, from it's inception to their beautiful send off, they had created something that under the watch of future generations and within the hands of new artists looking to push forward would live on forever, and what they did wouldn't ever be forgotten by those who went through the progressive paces with it, feeling each beautiful moment and remembering them fondly.

The chill of turning around to a pounding door on the mission 343 Guilty Spark after witnessing unprecedented terrors to face them on their own. The cold silence after a blood searing mad race to space in an attempt to save the galaxy alongside your last companion. The wind of the gas giant as you dropped into the shoes of your legendary enemy and immediately felt connected to his cause. The dread of being the first casualty in a civil war that would affect the entire universe in an ultimate grand schism. The hurt of the line "The prophets have betrayed us". It all came up to Halo 3 which seemed basically like a progressive emotional rollercoaster, knowing full and well that you would end what you'd started and you'd create a legend by the game's finale. Nothing made that clearer for me that the mixture of imagery, musical score, and nearly-white-noise radio chatter as the Forward Unto Dawn touched down to unleash a slough of firepower. And there it is; The Forward Unto Dawn. It spoke out to me as the means to an end, and now it's taking the Chief to a new beginning. He'd accomplished everything an everything in Bungie's Halo trilogy, but humanity's fight is never over.

If anybody was to pick it up after them, they were going to be forced to make that new fight as compelling as the one that started it all and do it without the feeling of a self referential re-tread or a stale reason to take Chief out of cryo sleep, seemingly ruining the bitter sweet lonely beauty of Halo 3's ending. What I now see this story as being is, in a word, reinvigorating. I got this feel from Halo 2, a sequel to such a monumental story that left a major impression on me. Swelling music, a gateway to a massive expanse of narrative richness, and a more involving story, which evolved Halo yet again and would keep that base for all games to come after it, leaving the original Halo to feel like a unique, if not isolated experience. That is why Halo 4 feels like Halo 2 to me; it's the start of a new era, and it always seemed that way to me. The difference is that my pessimism spawned from the fact that it wasn't a single game behind it, but an entire saga.

Halo 4 is being shown as keeping all of that alive, and expanding it in the most beautiful ways possible, opening Halo up to possibilities that required 343's touch of one hundred-plus masters. People that have loved the series have every reason to be sold with what they've seen so far, and 343's passion is no illusion, their intentions beyond the call of duty (take or leave the pun). Though Bungie has said goodbye to move onto a brave new world, Halo never did.

Somebody I never get bored of talking about Halo with is Nightmare Asylum, who represents the audience that me and Sharp Sticks had discussed before, starting at Halo 3, going back, and living forward, thinking that way as well. Nightmare has maintained confidence in Halo 4 since it's announcement, and he's represented the part of me that would grow to love the game as well; it was bound to happen before it's release. I think he got the picture how much I loved and cared for the series when I PM'd him my thoughts on a couple of sountrack pieces in great detail, starting a great discussion of Marty O'Donnell's legendary work. He probably saw my reaction coming to Halo 4 before it even got there (hell, he'd predicted the announcement while I was still in doubt!), and he had to deal with every capitalized letter, and word of objection, but he's seen me progressively fall in love, and I can't help but feel that he knew I would from the start!

Even just a month ago I wrongly spoke on the statment that "Bungie was innovation, [and] 343 is refinement"; realizing now that, while these were meant as words of great praise to 343, I was incorrect. Bungie's innovation was the creation of the series and establishing it's foundation, while 343 is taking the foundatiion and shaking it once again into new untouched territory, free of the obligation to simply refine.

For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.
[close]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c#)

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Wonderful. Simply wonderful. Many people, when they make walls of text, leave a long, rambling mess. Yours are always organized and interesting; essays on your passions. And that passion, that love, always shows through. No, it shines through, lighting up my own interest and love for the topic at hand. I got emotional waves of chills and warmth in me reading through what you just wrote, bringing back nostalgic memories of adventure and mystery on a classically epic scale. These tales are our generation's myths, and these displays of captured fervour of fans like yourself are what truly prove it.

I look forward to continuing this journey onward, unto new sweeping vistas. And with the new additions to how these tales are being told, I anticipate sharing that discovery with you.
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Oct 15, 2012, 02:31:01 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Spoiler
It's been a slow burn for me, but this latest video has put me over the edge. I think the fact that I started out hating the concept of a Halo 4 is what is coming back now to excite me so much. If that doesn't make any sense, let me explain: I don't feel stupid looking back at my (clearly amplified for comedic effect) anger and frustration of the Halo 4 announcement trailer; everything in it rubbed me the wrong way and it still does-- that's not arrogance talking, it's the truth. A new developer was going to carry on the Halo story post Halo 3, and they were going to call it Halo 4.

Naturally, I'd already be disappointed, dismayed, and annoyed, but then I saw the trailer and it just felt like a cheap sensory overload and set the tone all wrong. Some people were excited and I didn't understand why. I talked this out with Sharp Sticks on MSN, and we came to the consensus that these were primarily the audience that had come into Halo at Halo 3, along with the Xbox 360 release; I still think we were right, and we accepted that, in the context of how long we've been playing the series, we were basically the grumpy old men that didn't want to buy a smartphone to talk to their grand kids; we didn't want to text, we didn't want to Skype, we just wanted to leave our 'lives' off on a clean and tidy note-- happy for those just kicking off. I didn't have any delusion preventing me from telling I would inevitably buy the game and see how it turns out.

Fast forward half a year and the first screenshots are shown, story details are given, and a Vidoc detailing the people behind the game comes out. I knew 343 had boasted that a studio full of people who's brains are firing 'Halo' and nothing but Halo on all cylinders was going to mean something incredible for the series, and though I didn't fully believe them, the concept was pretty intriguing. Of course, knowing that this new series would go for two more after #4, I knew they had to be packing some kind of staying power that would keep old fans interested and reel in a bunch of newcomers. The designs were looking nice and the storyline was sounding like a logical progression-- I'd given up on being 'insulted' but the thought that there was more beyond "Wake me when you need me".

And then there was E3, where the storyline was put into perspective, but never given a sense of scope. Part of the perspective it took was with the daring move of adding a new enemy to the sandbox, and I'm not talking about a new addition to an existing faction, I'm talking about an entire damned force: the Prometheans. Strange beings that the folks at 343 are still to this day very hush-hush about the concept of, seemingly projected digitally with a steely carapace that can disappear just as soon as them; not indestructible, but alarmingly omnipotent in presence. They were fortifiable, varied, and shifted the Halo battlefield in ways it hasn't touched before in clever and deceptive ways, clearly worthy of forcing the player to adapt and ultimately, well, here it is: evolve.

Something as small as that word sparked something in my brain that had me realize something about Halo that I hadn't prior: the series is about evolution, and Bungie had brought it through their lifecycle and they knew it, so they left their mark on the series, from it's inception to their beautiful send off, they had created something that under the watch of future generations and within the hands of new artists looking to push forward would live on forever, and what they did wouldn't ever be forgotten by those who went through the progressive paces with it, feeling each beautiful moment and remembering them fondly.

The chill of turning around to a pounding door on the mission 343 Guilty Spark after witnessing unprecedented terrors to face them on their own. The cold silence after a blood searing mad race to space in an attempt to save the galaxy alongside your last companion. The wind of the gas giant as you dropped into the shoes of your legendary enemy and immediately felt connected to his cause. The dread of being the first casualty in a civil war that would affect the entire universe in an ultimate grand schism. The hurt of the line "The prophets have betrayed us". It all came up to Halo 3 which seemed basically like a progressive emotional rollercoaster, knowing full and well that you would end what you'd started and you'd create a legend by the game's finale. Nothing made that clearer for me that the mixture of imagery, musical score, and nearly-white-noise radio chatter as the Forward Unto Dawn touched down to unleash a slough of firepower. And there it is; The Forward Unto Dawn. It spoke out to me as the means to an end, and now it's taking the Chief to a new beginning. He'd accomplished everything an everything in Bungie's Halo trilogy, but humanity's fight is never over.

If anybody was to pick it up after them, they were going to be forced to make that new fight as compelling as the one that started it all and do it without the feeling of a self referential re-tread or a stale reason to take Chief out of cryo sleep, seemingly ruining the bitter sweet lonely beauty of Halo 3's ending. What I now see this story as being is, in a word, reinvigorating. I got this feel from Halo 2, a sequel to such a monumental story that left a major impression on me. Swelling music, a gateway to a massive expanse of narrative richness, and a more involving story, which evolved Halo yet again and would keep that base for all games to come after it, leaving the original Halo to feel like a unique, if not isolated experience. That is why Halo 4 feels like Halo 2 to me; it's the start of a new era, and it always seemed that way to me. The difference is that my pessimism spawned from the fact that it wasn't a single game behind it, but an entire saga.

Halo 4 is being shown as keeping all of that alive, and expanding it in the most beautiful ways possible, opening Halo up to possibilities that required 343's touch of one hundred-plus masters. People that have loved the series have every reason to be sold with what they've seen so far, and 343's passion is no illusion, their intentions beyond the call of duty (take or leave the pun). Though Bungie has said goodbye to move onto a brave new world, Halo never did.

Somebody I never get bored of talking about Halo with is Nightmare Asylum, who represents the audience that me and Sharp Sticks had discussed before, starting at Halo 3, going back, and living forward, thinking that way as well. Nightmare has maintained confidence in Halo 4 since it's announcement, and he's represented the part of me that would grow to love the game as well; it was bound to happen before it's release. I think he got the picture how much I loved and cared for the series when I PM'd him my thoughts on a couple of sountrack pieces in great detail, starting a great discussion of Marty O'Donnell's legendary work. He probably saw my reaction coming to Halo 4 before it even got there (hell, he'd predicted the announcement while I was still in doubt!), and he had to deal with every capitalized letter, and word of objection, but he's seen me progressively fall in love, and I can't help but feel that he knew I would from the start!

Even just a month ago I wrongly spoke on the statment that "Bungie was innovation, [and] 343 is refinement"; realizing now that, while these were meant as words of great praise to 343, I was incorrect. Bungie's innovation was the creation of the series and establishing it's foundation, while 343 is taking the foundatiion and shaking it once again into new untouched territory, free of the obligation to simply refine.

For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.
[close]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c#)

Well, now I feel like getting Halo 4. Your words have got me pumped now.  ;D
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2012, 05:26:26 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Spoiler
It's been a slow burn for me, but this latest video has put me over the edge. I think the fact that I started out hating the concept of a Halo 4 is what is coming back now to excite me so much. If that doesn't make any sense, let me explain: I don't feel stupid looking back at my (clearly amplified for comedic effect) anger and frustration of the Halo 4 announcement trailer; everything in it rubbed me the wrong way and it still does-- that's not arrogance talking, it's the truth. A new developer was going to carry on the Halo story post Halo 3, and they were going to call it Halo 4.

Naturally, I'd already be disappointed, dismayed, and annoyed, but then I saw the trailer and it just felt like a cheap sensory overload and set the tone all wrong. Some people were excited and I didn't understand why. I talked this out with Sharp Sticks on MSN, and we came to the consensus that these were primarily the audience that had come into Halo at Halo 3, along with the Xbox 360 release; I still think we were right, and we accepted that, in the context of how long we've been playing the series, we were basically the grumpy old men that didn't want to buy a smartphone to talk to their grand kids; we didn't want to text, we didn't want to Skype, we just wanted to leave our 'lives' off on a clean and tidy note-- happy for those just kicking off. I didn't have any delusion preventing me from telling I would inevitably buy the game and see how it turns out.

Fast forward half a year and the first screenshots are shown, story details are given, and a Vidoc detailing the people behind the game comes out. I knew 343 had boasted that a studio full of people who's brains are firing 'Halo' and nothing but Halo on all cylinders was going to mean something incredible for the series, and though I didn't fully believe them, the concept was pretty intriguing. Of course, knowing that this new series would go for two more after #4, I knew they had to be packing some kind of staying power that would keep old fans interested and reel in a bunch of newcomers. The designs were looking nice and the storyline was sounding like a logical progression-- I'd given up on being 'insulted' but the thought that there was more beyond "Wake me when you need me".

And then there was E3, where the storyline was put into perspective, but never given a sense of scope. Part of the perspective it took was with the daring move of adding a new enemy to the sandbox, and I'm not talking about a new addition to an existing faction, I'm talking about an entire damned force: the Prometheans. Strange beings that the folks at 343 are still to this day very hush-hush about the concept of, seemingly projected digitally with a steely carapace that can disappear just as soon as them; not indestructible, but alarmingly omnipotent in presence. They were fortifiable, varied, and shifted the Halo battlefield in ways it hasn't touched before in clever and deceptive ways, clearly worthy of forcing the player to adapt and ultimately, well, here it is: evolve.

Something as small as that word sparked something in my brain that had me realize something about Halo that I hadn't prior: the series is about evolution, and Bungie had brought it through their lifecycle and they knew it, so they left their mark on the series, from it's inception to their beautiful send off, they had created something that under the watch of future generations and within the hands of new artists looking to push forward would live on forever, and what they did wouldn't ever be forgotten by those who went through the progressive paces with it, feeling each beautiful moment and remembering them fondly.

The chill of turning around to a pounding door on the mission 343 Guilty Spark after witnessing unprecedented terrors to face them on their own. The cold silence after a blood searing mad race to space in an attempt to save the galaxy alongside your last companion. The wind of the gas giant as you dropped into the shoes of your legendary enemy and immediately felt connected to his cause. The dread of being the first casualty in a civil war that would affect the entire universe in an ultimate grand schism. The hurt of the line "The prophets have betrayed us". It all came up to Halo 3 which seemed basically like a progressive emotional rollercoaster, knowing full and well that you would end what you'd started and you'd create a legend by the game's finale. Nothing made that clearer for me that the mixture of imagery, musical score, and nearly-white-noise radio chatter as the Forward Unto Dawn touched down to unleash a slough of firepower. And there it is; The Forward Unto Dawn. It spoke out to me as the means to an end, and now it's taking the Chief to a new beginning. He'd accomplished everything an everything in Bungie's Halo trilogy, but humanity's fight is never over.

If anybody was to pick it up after them, they were going to be forced to make that new fight as compelling as the one that started it all and do it without the feeling of a self referential re-tread or a stale reason to take Chief out of cryo sleep, seemingly ruining the bitter sweet lonely beauty of Halo 3's ending. What I now see this story as being is, in a word, reinvigorating. I got this feel from Halo 2, a sequel to such a monumental story that left a major impression on me. Swelling music, a gateway to a massive expanse of narrative richness, and a more involving story, which evolved Halo yet again and would keep that base for all games to come after it, leaving the original Halo to feel like a unique, if not isolated experience. That is why Halo 4 feels like Halo 2 to me; it's the start of a new era, and it always seemed that way to me. The difference is that my pessimism spawned from the fact that it wasn't a single game behind it, but an entire saga.

Halo 4 is being shown as keeping all of that alive, and expanding it in the most beautiful ways possible, opening Halo up to possibilities that required 343's touch of one hundred-plus masters. People that have loved the series have every reason to be sold with what they've seen so far, and 343's passion is no illusion, their intentions beyond the call of duty (take or leave the pun). Though Bungie has said goodbye to move onto a brave new world, Halo never did.

Somebody I never get bored of talking about Halo with is Nightmare Asylum, who represents the audience that me and Sharp Sticks had discussed before, starting at Halo 3, going back, and living forward, thinking that way as well. Nightmare has maintained confidence in Halo 4 since it's announcement, and he's represented the part of me that would grow to love the game as well; it was bound to happen before it's release. I think he got the picture how much I loved and cared for the series when I PM'd him my thoughts on a couple of sountrack pieces in great detail, starting a great discussion of Marty O'Donnell's legendary work. He probably saw my reaction coming to Halo 4 before it even got there (hell, he'd predicted the announcement while I was still in doubt!), and he had to deal with every capitalized letter, and word of objection, but he's seen me progressively fall in love, and I can't help but feel that he knew I would from the start!

Even just a month ago I wrongly spoke on the statment that "Bungie was innovation, [and] 343 is refinement"; realizing now that, while these were meant as words of great praise to 343, I was incorrect. Bungie's innovation was the creation of the series and establishing it's foundation, while 343 is taking the foundatiion and shaking it once again into new untouched territory, free of the obligation to simply refine.

For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c#)
[close]

And that's why you're mah bro, Sweeps. 8)

I too was a little put off by the initial trailer (by the thrusters, mostly), so I do understand exactly where you are coming from. In a way, I wish I was with Halo from the beginning like you were, but I will never forget my experience playing through the series, adapting and learning to love each and every installment. Even as I have pretty much moved past video games in my life, I can't help but obsess over Halo.

I'm right here with you, Sweeps, anticipating the now closer-than-ever release Halo 4. Can't wait to experience it with you, man. Combat has evolved.
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 15, 2012, 06:18:58 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
It's been a slow burn for me [...]For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.
me like halo too.
Quote from: Razz on Oct 15, 2012, 06:39:00 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 15, 2012, 10:31:28 AM
Spoiler
It's been a slow burn for me, but this latest video has put me over the edge. I think the fact that I started out hating the concept of a Halo 4 is what is coming back now to excite me so much. If that doesn't make any sense, let me explain: I don't feel stupid looking back at my (clearly amplified for comedic effect) anger and frustration of the Halo 4 announcement trailer; everything in it rubbed me the wrong way and it still does-- that's not arrogance talking, it's the truth. A new developer was going to carry on the Halo story post Halo 3, and they were going to call it Halo 4.

Naturally, I'd already be disappointed, dismayed, and annoyed, but then I saw the trailer and it just felt like a cheap sensory overload and set the tone all wrong. Some people were excited and I didn't understand why. I talked this out with Sharp Sticks on MSN, and we came to the consensus that these were primarily the audience that had come into Halo at Halo 3, along with the Xbox 360 release; I still think we were right, and we accepted that, in the context of how long we've been playing the series, we were basically the grumpy old men that didn't want to buy a smartphone to talk to their grand kids; we didn't want to text, we didn't want to Skype, we just wanted to leave our 'lives' off on a clean and tidy note-- happy for those just kicking off. I didn't have any delusion preventing me from telling I would inevitably buy the game and see how it turns out.

Fast forward half a year and the first screenshots are shown, story details are given, and a Vidoc detailing the people behind the game comes out. I knew 343 had boasted that a studio full of people who's brains are firing 'Halo' and nothing but Halo on all cylinders was going to mean something incredible for the series, and though I didn't fully believe them, the concept was pretty intriguing. Of course, knowing that this new series would go for two more after #4, I knew they had to be packing some kind of staying power that would keep old fans interested and reel in a bunch of newcomers. The designs were looking nice and the storyline was sounding like a logical progression-- I'd given up on being 'insulted' but the thought that there was more beyond "Wake me when you need me".

And then there was E3, where the storyline was put into perspective, but never given a sense of scope. Part of the perspective it took was with the daring move of adding a new enemy to the sandbox, and I'm not talking about a new addition to an existing faction, I'm talking about an entire damned force: the Prometheans. Strange beings that the folks at 343 are still to this day very hush-hush about the concept of, seemingly projected digitally with a steely carapace that can disappear just as soon as them; not indestructible, but alarmingly omnipotent in presence. They were fortifiable, varied, and shifted the Halo battlefield in ways it hasn't touched before in clever and deceptive ways, clearly worthy of forcing the player to adapt and ultimately, well, here it is: evolve.

Something as small as that word sparked something in my brain that had me realize something about Halo that I hadn't prior: the series is about evolution, and Bungie had brought it through their lifecycle and they knew it, so they left their mark on the series, from it's inception to their beautiful send off, they had created something that under the watch of future generations and within the hands of new artists looking to push forward would live on forever, and what they did wouldn't ever be forgotten by those who went through the progressive paces with it, feeling each beautiful moment and remembering them fondly.

The chill of turning around to a pounding door on the mission 343 Guilty Spark after witnessing unprecedented terrors to face them on their own. The cold silence after a blood searing mad race to space in an attempt to save the galaxy alongside your last companion. The wind of the gas giant as you dropped into the shoes of your legendary enemy and immediately felt connected to his cause. The dread of being the first casualty in a civil war that would affect the entire universe in an ultimate grand schism. The hurt of the line "The prophets have betrayed us". It all came up to Halo 3 which seemed basically like a progressive emotional rollercoaster, knowing full and well that you would end what you'd started and you'd create a legend by the game's finale. Nothing made that clearer for me that the mixture of imagery, musical score, and nearly-white-noise radio chatter as the Forward Unto Dawn touched down to unleash a slough of firepower. And there it is; The Forward Unto Dawn. It spoke out to me as the means to an end, and now it's taking the Chief to a new beginning. He'd accomplished everything an everything in Bungie's Halo trilogy, but humanity's fight is never over.

If anybody was to pick it up after them, they were going to be forced to make that new fight as compelling as the one that started it all and do it without the feeling of a self referential re-tread or a stale reason to take Chief out of cryo sleep, seemingly ruining the bitter sweet lonely beauty of Halo 3's ending. What I now see this story as being is, in a word, reinvigorating. I got this feel from Halo 2, a sequel to such a monumental story that left a major impression on me. Swelling music, a gateway to a massive expanse of narrative richness, and a more involving story, which evolved Halo yet again and would keep that base for all games to come after it, leaving the original Halo to feel like a unique, if not isolated experience. That is why Halo 4 feels like Halo 2 to me; it's the start of a new era, and it always seemed that way to me. The difference is that my pessimism spawned from the fact that it wasn't a single game behind it, but an entire saga.

Halo 4 is being shown as keeping all of that alive, and expanding it in the most beautiful ways possible, opening Halo up to possibilities that required 343's touch of one hundred-plus masters. People that have loved the series have every reason to be sold with what they've seen so far, and 343's passion is no illusion, their intentions beyond the call of duty (take or leave the pun). Though Bungie has said goodbye to move onto a brave new world, Halo never did.

Somebody I never get bored of talking about Halo with is Nightmare Asylum, who represents the audience that me and Sharp Sticks had discussed before, starting at Halo 3, going back, and living forward, thinking that way as well. Nightmare has maintained confidence in Halo 4 since it's announcement, and he's represented the part of me that would grow to love the game as well; it was bound to happen before it's release. I think he got the picture how much I loved and cared for the series when I PM'd him my thoughts on a couple of sountrack pieces in great detail, starting a great discussion of Marty O'Donnell's legendary work. He probably saw my reaction coming to Halo 4 before it even got there (hell, he'd predicted the announcement while I was still in doubt!), and he had to deal with every capitalized letter, and word of objection, but he's seen me progressively fall in love, and I can't help but feel that he knew I would from the start!

Even just a month ago I wrongly spoke on the statment that "Bungie was innovation, [and] 343 is refinement"; realizing now that, while these were meant as words of great praise to 343, I was incorrect. Bungie's innovation was the creation of the series and establishing it's foundation, while 343 is taking the foundatiion and shaking it once again into new untouched territory, free of the obligation to simply refine.

For the first time in ten years, combat has truly evolved.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0edecjML_c#)
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You summed it up better than anyone I can think, myself included.

I was exactly like you, the E3 2011 trailer really did nothing for me other than for me to ask "why? do we really need a 4th game already and on the 360? why not wait a year or two after the 360's successor etc" and even then I was pretty much done with Halo after Reach (I loved Reach by the way).

However when those first screenshots and that first vidoc appeared I was...interested, curious even, and then that game informer article came about before E3 and I was thinking "the covenant again? shows us the new enemies already!".

However when E3 2012 rolled around I was flawed by what was shown and felt excitement for Halo that I've not felt since that infamous E3 2003 Halo 2 video.

The more I've seen of this game the more I've grown excited about the visuals, the art style, weapons, new enemies, the new alien environment, spartan ops...everything!

November 6th can't come fast enough!
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 16, 2012, 06:54:47 PM
Oh god...I think my <3 melted.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 17, 2012, 01:27:48 AM
I have no work on November 6th. All the Halos are belong to me :3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 17, 2012, 02:31:44 AM
Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2_6L-j26ag#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2_6L-j26ag#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOOuHBh_MB4&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOOuHBh_MB4&feature=player_embedded#)
This is pretty damn catchy.
[close]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M#)
                                                          Neil Davidge, welcome to Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 18, 2012, 02:23:31 PM
Dat soundtrack...

I need this game so bad, like, right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 18, 2012, 02:34:16 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 17, 2012, 02:31:44 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M#)
                                                          Neil Davidge, welcome to Halo.

Absolutely stunning. A great evolution of the themes of the past. Even though we're moving on from the previous installments, they'll never be forgotten. Sounds like a transitional piece between the classic melodies we know and love, and the new ones that will grow alongside this new story. O'Donnell will be incredibly tough to follow, but from what I've heard so far, Davidge is up to the challenge.

Welcome to Halo, indeed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 18, 2012, 03:33:14 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 17, 2012, 02:31:44 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M#)
Well, this was just beautiful. :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 19, 2012, 01:21:33 AM
That soundtrack was amazing. I can't wait to hear everything else while in-game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 19, 2012, 01:34:54 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 17, 2012, 02:31:44 AM
Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2_6L-j26ag#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2_6L-j26ag#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOOuHBh_MB4&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOOuHBh_MB4&feature=player_embedded#)
This is pretty damn catchy.
[close]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M#)
                                                          Neil Davidge, welcome to Halo.

This is a wonderful piece, no doubt. I'm wondering though, which spin on a classic theme is this?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 19, 2012, 01:40:38 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 19, 2012, 01:34:54 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 17, 2012, 02:31:44 AM
Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2_6L-j26ag#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2_6L-j26ag#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOOuHBh_MB4&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOOuHBh_MB4&feature=player_embedded#)
This is pretty damn catchy.
[close]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M#)
                                                          Neil Davidge, welcome to Halo.

This is a wonderful piece, no doubt. I'm wondering though, which spin on a classic theme is this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wulYtR_2M4A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wulYtR_2M4A#ws)

I love how they've got the 343 trilogy themes playing perfectly against it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 19, 2012, 01:41:12 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 19, 2012, 01:40:38 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 19, 2012, 01:34:54 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 17, 2012, 02:31:44 AM
Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2_6L-j26ag#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2_6L-j26ag#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOOuHBh_MB4&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOOuHBh_MB4&feature=player_embedded#)
This is pretty damn catchy.
[close]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4rQXeejI6M#)
                                                          Neil Davidge, welcome to Halo.

This is a wonderful piece, no doubt. I'm wondering though, which spin on a classic theme is this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wulYtR_2M4A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wulYtR_2M4A#ws)

I love how they've got the 343 trilogy themes playing perfectly against it.

Also this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDZscyf8lU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDZscyf8lU#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 19, 2012, 05:01:18 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO376G4tbGM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO376G4tbGM#ws)
OH GOD!
Loved it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 19, 2012, 05:31:36 AM
Neat ending.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 19, 2012, 07:28:32 AM
Well that was f**king awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 19, 2012, 01:31:39 PM
That, was fantastic
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 19, 2012, 01:48:11 PM
Great trailer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 19, 2012, 02:18:10 PM
Just give me this game...that video was fantastic!

Oh, and its friday, that means its time for a new episode of Forward Unto Dawn!

EDIT: Just watched the new FUD. Loved it; definitely the best episode so far. Can't wait for next weeks!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 19, 2012, 03:01:42 PM
Killing Promethean scum is going to be fun!

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 19, 2012, 02:18:10 PM
Oh, and its friday, that means its time for a new episode of Forward Unto Dawn!
Just in case there are fans of the Spartan statue in the FUD episodes,
Spoiler
I'm looking forward to seeing it getting destroyed by the enemy!
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 19, 2012, 03:18:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbBYG77VeCE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbBYG77VeCE#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 19, 2012, 03:27:12 PM
I've been finding the openings of each episode with Chief and Cortana on the FUD to be very interesting, especially in this episode. I'm really excited to see more of Cortana come November 6th.

Oh, and Halo CE's Assault on the Control Room is hard with only one health bar. Just sayin'.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 19, 2012, 04:31:53 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 19, 2012, 03:18:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbBYG77VeCE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbBYG77VeCE#ws)
That was great, really can't wait for the next one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 19, 2012, 08:28:59 PM
Best one yet.

Can't stand the new Elite language, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 19, 2012, 09:19:54 PM
Is it just me missing something or is the Halo 4 track that was posted a few pages back not on the actual score? :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2012, 12:45:06 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 19, 2012, 08:28:59 PM
Best one yet.

Can't stand the new Elite language, though.
You and me both, man. With helmets on it's even worse... like they're Japanese fighting robots.

Quote from: Laufey on Oct 19, 2012, 09:19:54 PM
Is it just me missing something or is the Halo 4 track that was posted a few pages back not on the actual score? :-\
Well, it's in the game apparently, but as for soundtrack placement, it's probably on the special edition.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 20, 2012, 12:45:59 AM
Pre-ordered this f**ker today!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 20, 2012, 12:50:58 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2012, 12:45:06 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 19, 2012, 08:28:59 PM
Best one yet.

Can't stand the new Elite language, though.
You and me both, man. With helmets on it's even worse... like they're Japanese fighting robots.

Yeah. It's just... terrible. Sounds very misplaced in Halo; more belonging in something like Star Trek or Doctor Who. Why can't they just stick with the guttural noises, the "Wort"s and "Bleeaaurgh!"s we all know and love.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 20, 2012, 04:29:46 AM
Holy shit, the f**king ending to this episode!!!


NEXT WEEK!!!! HNNNNG!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 20, 2012, 04:48:43 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 19, 2012, 09:19:54 PM
Is it just me missing something or is the Halo 4 track that was posted a few pages back not on the actual score? :-\
Funny you say that, cause I bought the special edition soundtrack and it was so supposed to be sent out on the 22nd of this month but is now being held back till the 6th of November "due to an exclusive content reveal" .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 20, 2012, 05:11:49 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2012, 12:45:06 AMWell, it's in the game apparently, but as for soundtrack placement, it's probably on the special edition.

Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 20, 2012, 04:48:43 AMFunny you say that, cause I bought the special edition soundtrack and it was so supposed to be sent out on the 22nd of this month but is now being held back till the 6th of November "due to an exclusive content reveal" .

Here's hoping that "exclusive content" is that score, because looking at Amazon, I can't see it on the Special Edition Score either. Well, at least it's in the game if nothing else.

Also, might update to a 360 at the end of this month if I can find one cheap enough. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2012, 05:21:05 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 20, 2012, 05:11:49 AM
Also, might update to a 360 at the end of this month if I can find one cheap enough. :)
What have you been playing the Halos on previously?  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 20, 2012, 05:23:48 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2012, 05:21:05 AMWhat have you been playing the Halos on previously?  :o

My friends 360's. So I have never played a Halo campaign myself, only in Co-op. :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 20, 2012, 06:06:15 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 20, 2012, 05:23:48 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2012, 05:21:05 AMWhat have you been playing the Halos on previously?  :o

My friends 360's. So I have never played a Halo campaign myself, only in Co-op. :-[
Aw you are missing out, co-op is great fun but it doesn't really set the right mood to enjoy the story to me, when two Chiefs,Rookies, etc are running around I just can't engage with the story, cept with 3 the co-op in that is perfect.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yipgA3BMgnY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yipgA3BMgnY#ws)
This made the trailer like 200% better to me, really like the Revival track too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 20, 2012, 06:04:34 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 20, 2012, 05:23:48 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2012, 05:21:05 AMWhat have you been playing the Halos on previously?  :o

My friends 360's. So I have never played a Halo campaign myself, only in Co-op. :-[

Hey, you need to get on it. I mysef played Halo and Halo 2 for the orginal xbox (luckily they are playabe on 360) and I've played Halo 3 and Reach on the 360. I beat all of them on Legendary.

Sp trust me when I tell you that you are missing out and should to change that.

There's ODST but I never got to buying it due to financial troubles and I'd rather play the new games coming out now. Halo Wars I lacked interest in. The "new" Combat Evolved I didn't get because my original version is playable on 360, I don't want to pay the price of a new game for a "make over" of the orginal version I already beat on Legendary.

Halo 4 is on my Christmas list. Trust me, I'm pumped for it, but I also want Black Ops 2 and Warfighter and I don't have the money to get multiple games within a months time so I'm getting Black Ops 2 first.

Hey guys. I'm feeling like going down nostalgia lane and playing the campaign of my old but still playable Combat Evolved game on the 360.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 20, 2012, 06:08:17 PM
I'm playing through Combat Evolved (Anniversary version) right now as well. Just beat The Library last night. I'm hoping to beat the whole main trilogy before November 6th.

Also, I finally got myself to pick up my copy of Glasslands that has been sitting there for over a month, and I was able to jump right back in where I left off. Really enjoying it. Too bad I won't have enough time to get myself caught up on Primordium and The Thursday War before Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 20, 2012, 06:12:48 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 20, 2012, 05:23:48 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 20, 2012, 05:21:05 AMWhat have you been playing the Halos on previously?  :o

My friends 360's. So I have never played a Halo campaign myself, only in Co-op. :-[
This is unacceptable. Come to my house and you can play all of the Halos with no interruptions. I'll even throw some food under the door and supply a porta potty for you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 20, 2012, 06:29:27 PM
My. God. Forward Unto Dawn is amazing. I watched the first three episodes this morning.

Minor spoilers:
Spoiler
I really liked the mystery behind the tapes the kid was putting together. I kinda knew it would be the Spartans, but the fact that they were fighting WITH the insurgence and the reveal of the Elite was awesome. And dat ending to the third episode...damn, that was borderline, no, that WAS epic. ODST's droppin everywhere, the Covenant fleet in orbit, and the Elite slicing the Roman in half.
[close]

I can't wait for the next episode.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 20, 2012, 06:33:15 PM
About FUD, I hope they mention Harvest in one of the upcoming episodes (Harvest, for those who don't know, was the first planet to fall to the Covenant). If I had to guess, FUD can't take place more than a few days after that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 20, 2012, 06:57:34 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 20, 2012, 06:12:48 PMThis is unacceptable. Come to my house and you can play all of the Halos with no interruptions. I'll even throw some food under the door and supply a porta potty for you.

No need for food, only a sip of water every now and then. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 20, 2012, 07:08:57 PM
You can share a food nipple with a grunt, if you'd like ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 21, 2012, 02:04:12 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6lA8zIFT7o#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6lA8zIFT7o#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 21, 2012, 04:06:13 AM
 ;D
To make up for everyone that bought the special edition OST getting their order pushed back to the 6th we get to download the entire ost right now!

Listened to it , this sums up the entire ost.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FaK3th.gif&hash=d343e0907052ab2e8210058845e572bb7944e023)

:'( It's a goddamn emotional rollercoaster, all the highs and lows,Awakening, Requiem, Nemesis, Haven, Ascendency, Solace, To Galaxy, Immaterial, 117(this is now Chiefs theme forever), Arrival, Revival and finally Green and Blue, this was absolutely beautiful  :'(    , already one of my favourite Halo soundtracks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 21, 2012, 05:24:17 AM
Sounding great. Really excited to give it a listen myself. November 6th, get here now please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 22, 2012, 11:29:48 AM
I hate to say it, but I'm going to pass on Halo 4 for a while. Black Ops 2 comes out at roughly the same time and given that I'm back to PC gaming now, I don't see myself buying H4 for quite some time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 22, 2012, 02:48:31 PM
Are you looking to start trouble in here with that comment? :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 22, 2012, 03:04:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP7hNziM2Dk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP7hNziM2Dk#ws)

Really can't wait to see that Hunter!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 22, 2012, 05:36:03 PM
Spotted some jackals didn't see a hunter though. ???

Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 22, 2012, 11:29:48 AM
I hate to say it, but I'm going to pass on Halo 4 for a while. Black Ops 2 comes out at roughly the same time and given that I'm back to PC gaming now, I don't see myself buying H4 for quite some time.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FW8raX.jpg&hash=efda7b866331d25afd2773b29b0ca612ea91a18d)
You're not getting Halo™ 4™? I hear it's the best one yet Halo™ 4™, out November 6th.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Never say no to Panda! on Oct 22, 2012, 05:49:23 PM
Is there another version of this series without children :D ?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Oct 22, 2012, 05:49:44 PM
I'm in the same boat i'm afraid. I'm going to be powering through Assassins Creed 3. I'll also be buying BO2 - Although I am really just buying it to blast through the campaign on veteran, try out some zombies then trade it in so I can relax and enjoy Halo 4.

Of course it all really depends on whether or not I have enough cash to buy all three.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 22, 2012, 06:39:47 PM
Just paid the rest of the amount for my pre-order today. AC III and HALO 4!!! Gonna be a good few weeks, and then some.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 22, 2012, 08:14:10 PM
Question for all who pre-ordered the limited edition: Which armor design did you opt for?

Quote from: Never say no to Panda! on Oct 22, 2012, 05:49:23 PM
Is there another version of this series without children :D ?
ಠ_ಠ
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 22, 2012, 08:34:56 PM
Quote from: Never say no to Panda! on Oct 22, 2012, 05:49:23 PM
Is there another version of this series without children :D ?
Well they aren't true children although Chief is 14 at the time of this, the more you know  ;)

Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 22, 2012, 08:14:10 PM
Question for all who pre-ordered the limited edition: Which armor design did you opt for?
The specialisations?
Toss up between stalker and rogue.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 22, 2012, 09:43:48 PM
Pre-ordering this fo sho.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 22, 2012, 09:58:56 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 22, 2012, 05:36:03 PM
Spotted some jackals didn't see a hunter though. ???

At 0:30, that's not a Hunter rising up?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 22, 2012, 10:02:05 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 22, 2012, 09:58:56 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 22, 2012, 05:36:03 PM
Spotted some jackals didn't see a hunter though. ???

At 0:30, that's not a Hunter rising up?


Nope, looks more like a Jackal to me, or an Elite with some sort of weapon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 22, 2012, 10:03:13 PM
It's a Jackal with a needle rifle
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 22, 2012, 10:03:46 PM
Didn't notice that before, doesn't look like a hunter too me but honestly I can't make out what it is, looks kind of like its holding a needle rifle? with all the pink/purple lights on it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 22, 2012, 10:04:37 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 22, 2012, 10:03:13 PM
It's a Jackal with a needle rifle


Second glimpse of it, and yeah it looks like you are right on that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 22, 2012, 10:05:09 PM
Yeah, you guys are right. Thought the gun was the big shield arm for some reason.

I gotta clean my classes :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 23, 2012, 12:46:36 AM
If you want to torture your self, take a look. No spoilers, just an unboxing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUzqJrAsIIY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUzqJrAsIIY#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 23, 2012, 12:48:11 AM
I can already feel it in my hands... and that guy is the luckiest dude ever. He get every game early.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 23, 2012, 01:10:43 AM
So glad I went with the Limited Edition.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 23, 2012, 01:12:01 AM
Limited Edition is looking great. I'm only getting the standard version, but most of my friends are getting the Limited, so it looks like they're certainly in for a treat :)

He reminded me of me, running over to show off all the older games :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 23, 2012, 02:07:48 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JZ8lheREEw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JZ8lheREEw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Oct 23, 2012, 02:10:22 AM
I know that the Flood is(are?) returning in a multiplayer mode, but are they in the storyline at all? Been a while since we've seen story-canon Flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 23, 2012, 02:12:25 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Oct 23, 2012, 02:10:22 AM
I know that the Flood is(are?) returning in a multiplayer mode, but are they in the storyline at all? Been a while since we've seen story-canon Flood.
Nope.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Oct 23, 2012, 02:19:04 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 20, 2012, 05:11:49 AM
Also, might update to a 360 at the end of this month if I can find one cheap enough. :)
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 20, 2012, 05:11:49 AM
might update to a 360
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 20, 2012, 05:11:49 AM
at the end of this month

DO IT ;-;
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Oct 23, 2012, 03:01:13 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Oct 23, 2012, 02:10:22 AM
I know that the Flood is(are?) returning in a multiplayer mode, but are they in the storyline at all? Been a while since we've seen story-canon Flood.

Pretty sure Frankie from 343 studios came out and blatantly said No Flood. But it could've been misdirection. I'd rather they not feature the flood in this one. Let the new Villain and Prometheans take the spotlight, and maybe bring the flood back in 5 or 6.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 23, 2012, 03:10:13 AM
No Flood guarantee is the only reason I can sleep at night.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 23, 2012, 03:29:24 AM
Wish I was 15, and giddy as f**k again. Y can't I get super excited anymore?  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Salt The Fries on Oct 23, 2012, 05:35:47 AM
Black Ops 2 and Assassin's Creed III generate ZERO interest for me. Halo 4 all the way, baby.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 23, 2012, 07:07:04 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 15, 2012, 12:41:20 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg#ws)
Yes!Yes!YES!
Those Spartan ops cutscenes look unreal.
Nathan Fillion cameo at 0:40  ;D

Wow...woooww. I know I'm a bit late, but I just watched this. That looked absolutely amazing. I love the team elements they're throwing into CTF and Oddball. I think it'd be a blast just to pass around the ball in Oddball for awhile. Get a little game of football going on.  :laugh:

The Spartan Ops looked freaking incredible. Just, everything looked incredible. :')
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 23, 2012, 10:32:11 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 22, 2012, 02:48:31 PM
Are you looking to start trouble in here with that comment? :P

u mad bro?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 23, 2012, 10:33:23 AM
Quote from: Remonster on Oct 23, 2012, 03:01:13 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Oct 23, 2012, 02:10:22 AM
I know that the Flood is(are?) returning in a multiplayer mode, but are they in the storyline at all? Been a while since we've seen story-canon Flood.

Pretty sure Frankie from 343 studios came out and blatantly said No Flood. But it could've been misdirection. I'd rather they not feature the flood in this one. Let the new Villain and Prometheans take the spotlight, and maybe bring the flood back in 5 or 6.

Technically, he said we won't be fighting any Flood :3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 23, 2012, 10:37:33 AM
That's good enough, at least there won't be mindless shooting sprees.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 23, 2012, 08:34:10 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 23, 2012, 03:10:13 AM
No Flood guarantee

No words can express how I feel
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kasterborus.com%2Ftardis%2Ffourth-doctor-tom-baker%2Ftbaker4.jpg&hash=ba1dca06294db9860fa9397f507e4efae80ebd81)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 23, 2012, 08:57:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOOQSU7hWDA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOOQSU7hWDA#ws)

I hope that happens when I go to get Halo 4.

I really f**king do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 24, 2012, 12:28:07 AM
 :laugh:

Awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 24, 2012, 04:51:50 AM
I just showed Forward Unto Dawn (Part 1-3) to a friend and his first reaction was to complain about the kids at the academy not knowing about the Covenant, despite being at war with them for several years. I think I broke my nose when I slapped my palm into my face. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 24, 2012, 07:37:34 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 24, 2012, 04:51:50 AM
I just showed Forward Unto Dawn (Part 1-3) to a friend and his first reaction was to complain about the kids at the academy not knowing about the Covenant, despite being at war with them for several years. I think I broke my nose when I slapped my palm into my face. :(

Noooo! Not the nose. :(  But that does suck. I thought one of the best parts was the way they found out about the Covenant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

HURRY UP NOVEMBER! CHRIST

FuD episode 4 clip
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/gamenews.php?id=96323
[close]

Quote from: Laufey on Oct 24, 2012, 04:51:50 AM
I just showed Forward Unto Dawn (Part 1-3) to a friend and his first reaction was to complain about the kids at the academy not knowing about the Covenant, despite being at war with them for several years. I think I broke my nose when I slapped my palm into my face. :(
There really is alot of people that are just lost in Halo, some of my friends still think Chief is a robot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 24, 2012, 08:28:13 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

HURRY UP NOVEMBER! CHRIST
AAAAUUUUGH
AAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUGHHHHH
MY BUTTHOOOLLLLLEEE
IM HAVING A BUTTHOLE SEIZURRREEEE~

Spoiler
Oh my gawd, Didact's voice...
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:43:55 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 24, 2012, 08:28:13 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

HURRY UP NOVEMBER! CHRIST
AAAAUUUUGH
AAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUGHHHHH
MY BUTTHOOOLLLLLEEE
IM HAVING A BUTTHOLE SEIZURRREEEE~

Spoiler
Oh my gawd, Didact's voice...
[close]
Spoiler
He's Harbinger  :-X
Spoiler
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0843775/
[close]
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 24, 2012, 08:56:04 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_mbwmh7lJ9h1qid4ww.gif&hash=8b0e7ef4f57095c76f7643ab31a16e024c39f59d)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 24, 2012, 12:39:58 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

My God that was amazing... :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 24, 2012, 01:49:38 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

I got chills, they're multiplyin'. And I'm losin' control.
     'Cause the power, that trailer's supplyin'; it's electrifyin'.



Seriously though, I'm really starting to get giddy with anticipation over this. I haven't felt this kind of fluttery in a long time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Oct 24, 2012, 01:51:05 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)
Holy Christ that looks good. ;-;
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 24, 2012, 01:52:48 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 24, 2012, 08:28:13 AM
Oh my gawd, Didact's voice...

I know what you mean. It's just so... perfect. Deep and menacing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 24, 2012, 02:22:04 PM
I loved the footage of me kickin' some ass in hand-to-hand combat!

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 24, 2012, 01:49:38 PM
Seriously though, I'm really starting to get giddy with anticipation over this. I haven't felt this kind of fluttery in a long time.
Since Halo 3 for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 24, 2012, 02:51:04 PM
Just finished a playthough of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. Probably going to start up Halo 2 tomorrow. I hope I gave myself enough time to do the whole trilogy before Halo 4 comes out...

"Halo, its finished."
   "No, I think we're just getting started..."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 03:13:00 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 24, 2012, 02:22:04 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 24, 2012, 01:49:38 PM
Seriously though, I'm really starting to get giddy with anticipation over this. I haven't felt this kind of fluttery in a long time.
Since Halo 3 for me.
I haven't been this excited for any game since Halo 3.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 24, 2012, 02:51:04 PM
Just finished a playthough of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. Probably going to start up Halo 2 tomorrow. I hope I gave myself enough time to do the whole trilogy before Halo 4 comes out...

"Halo, its finished."
   "No, I think we're just getting started..."
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgifsoup.com%2Fwebroot%2Fanimatedgifs1%2F1666454_o.gif&hash=cb734e993d7ddf1eb5edfcc0e82962b3d1afbc3a) :laugh:
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 24, 2012, 04:18:47 PM
Nothing special, but kind of cool, I guess:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B76QgnZcgI4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B76QgnZcgI4#ws)

Saw this as an advertisement before another video I watched.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 05:01:01 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 24, 2012, 04:18:47 PM
Nothing special, but kind of cool, I guess:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B76QgnZcgI4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B76QgnZcgI4#ws)

Saw this as an advertisement before another video I watched.
Yeah there is some strange stuff going around.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QlL2Vbd0-M# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QlL2Vbd0-M#)

Quote
With the highly anticipated launch of "Halo 4" on Nov. 6 less than two weeks away, Microsoft and 343 Industries today unveiled that there will be more content to come in the months post-launch, and the "Halo 4" War Games Map Pass is your ticket to getting it all at a 15 percent discount. Stoking the excitement for launch, 343 Industries also premiered the gameplay launch trailer for "Halo 4, available now on Halo Waypoint.

Retailing for $24.99 USD2 (2,000 Microsoft Points), the "Halo 4" War Games Map Pass confirms your access to three War Games map packs as they become available in December, February and April, and represents a savings of more than 15 percent versus purchasing the packs individually. In addition, Map Pass purchasers will receive two bonus in-game helmets, as well as a unique in-game emblem.

Exploring new worlds and wonders, all three Map Packs provide classic "Halo" combat and exciting ways to experience the new feature-set of "Halo" Infinity Multiplayer. Descriptions and tentative release dates are as follows:

Crimson Map Pack (December release timeframe)


Maps: Wreckage, Harvest, Shatter

Description: Witness the chaos of a clash of civilizations in Wreckage, with its blend of claustrophobic spaces and dangerous exposures and venture into the human colony environs of Harvest, and explore a human foray on an alien moon in Shatter.


Majestic Map Pack (February release timeframe)

Maps: Landfall, Monolith, Skyline

Description: Landfall's emphasis is on infantry battles against a glittering ocean on a distant world, while Monolith exposes you to the naked vacuum of space – and the firepower of opposing teams, and Skyline's distinctly industrial feel provides new challenges in somewhat familiar, but occasionally confined spaces.

Castle Map Pack (April release timeframe)

Maps: Daybreak, Outcast, Perdition

Description: Daybreak is set in a military facility against the backdrop of an idyllic mountain range, while Outcast plunges you into the warrens, canyons and arches of an alien edifice, and Perdition takes players into the heart of an urban sprawl, with tactical speed and situational awareness its key features.



Also included in the "Halo 4" War Games Map Pass are two unique in-game helmets ('Scanner' and 'Strider') that feature new geometry, and an exclusive in-game emblem ('Falcon'). The "Halo 4" War Games Map Pass is included as part of the Xbox 360 Limited Edition "Halo 4" Console Bundle.
http://majornelson.com/2012/10/24/announcing-the-halo-4-war-games-pass/ (http://majornelson.com/2012/10/24/announcing-the-halo-4-war-games-pass/)

Can't wait to see these maps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 24, 2012, 05:05:24 PM
Since I'm nt getting the LE, I'm definitely getting that pass. The maps sound great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 24, 2012, 05:06:35 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

AWESOME!

I see where this is going...

Spoiler
The forerunners think of humans no better than the Flood, a plague on the galaxy, and therefore they have returned to take us out...

Not if I have anything to say about that.

Spoiler
I need a weapon.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 05:09:03 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Oct 24, 2012, 05:06:35 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

AWESOME!

I see where this is going...

Spoiler
The forerunners think of humans no better than the Flood, a plague on the galaxy, and therefore they have returned to take us out...

Not if I have anything to say about that.

Spoiler
I need a weapon.
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Well it ain't quite as black and white as that but you're on the right path.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 24, 2012, 05:14:45 PM
Close enough until I play it.... on Christmas...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 24, 2012, 06:35:45 PM
Map Pack Concept Art

Landfall:

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p3F8ueIDolGAWCDP96Zbcf9i2nzXwzTH8PviBgWmUHO4x3QtTnhgswTk4Rph7Gpc0W3HRL7e-BOPWOUIwgojhmg/landfall.jpg?psid=1)

Harvest:

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pFiQbVN5OaO7IvcKEBtjJL5fi2xFeIwE0yVtDrq4sGkEQHVkceX4g43DU5j_DKJk7LiaOEZYqTigzEnHHCZeNXw/harvest.jpg?psid=1)

Monolith:

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pJscsFl9jZ3lNk3rEUvAO_oHIy0TRR4sXsKKz1P9h_AcNxDL8pJvlSWsrAGDpuuMCwc7Q-yDBg3YuG2mVzaQjGA/monolith.jpg?psid=1)

Outcast:

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pJscsFl9jZ3kVj1tTiDwfj3me6IdcI-LQybrPj_RuqnI6qF1KCN-AJ8AcOjH_wzCwnpvH9O2F2ibcEGzV1hx7OA/outcast.jpg?psid=1)

Skyline:

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1ppVueIwmlxqK2CWU-u_qEMWHEMUFNJcQqraDwZk4bSPlx6mauNpI7BSMq-ckgwj7Qq0SpO-Dukmq8broTnpIa6g/skyline.jpg?psid=1)

Daybreak:

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pyIiJXrT-3kiqik9xtlK7Cnyoh_pV-wf3Jlpc_cZuq0-Ba4Q3ND0YmMg-qjKLHysz3aBGNCZ_q2r-7M0Muz5vTg/daybreak.jpg?psid=1)

Perdition:

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1pXTim4A4kMsQp3imTLZGsN7mZqmICAeotkp0LEqW348J1kYx3hUi2_1ZmSVLBEkmAL4gieUDiM87KJZeV5uQWjw/perdition.jpg?psid=1)

Shatter:

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p_OHbLN86LrMZFtB0AOQ8mUILO6tV6WjQk6da4RiockNj88qmL-y_o-Q9hx0ES5ZBTsSvNcOZHV_PAGBTrHBpVg/shatter.jpg?psid=1)

Wreckage:

(https://public.bay.livefilestore.com/y1p7XrBTpdcOTxeoxOO0_QLVQs0Y2Uhjj57D4eOx3NuDRkwMZ5alAVqgOrzPXGnE9MRtgxgbJzXjjLefmOAZko5JA/wreckage.jpg?psid=1)

...I cannot wait for Skyline.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 24, 2012, 06:45:01 PM
Monolith and Wreckage both look fantastic. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 24, 2012, 06:47:35 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

HURRY UP NOVEMBER! CHRIST




Jeremy Irons?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 24, 2012, 06:54:31 PM
Just about finishing Thursday War so I can guess where about Halo 4 is going.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Oct 24, 2012, 08:22:44 PM
Damn, that new trailer was f**king sick! I seriously need to save up money to buy that, or wait a year and buy cheaper and used like I did the past games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 24, 2012, 10:31:14 PM
Monolith looks awesome. And Skyline...whoa! :o

These maps are looking excellent.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 11:16:11 PM
Monolith, Shatter and Wreckage look amazing, these maps are gonna be good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Oct 24, 2012, 11:29:27 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 24, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

HURRY UP NOVEMBER! CHRIST

FuD episode 4 clip
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/gamenews.php?id=96323
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Quote from: Laufey on Oct 24, 2012, 04:51:50 AM
I just showed Forward Unto Dawn (Part 1-3) to a friend and his first reaction was to complain about the kids at the academy not knowing about the Covenant, despite being at war with them for several years. I think I broke my nose when I slapped my palm into my face. :(
There really is alot of people that are just lost in Halo, some of my friends still think Chief is a robot.

Oh gawd...I'm so jelly right now. Looks like that's another weekend I'm going to have to spend at a friends house.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 25, 2012, 02:10:01 AM
Already releasing map packs, a month after the game comes out?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 25, 2012, 02:23:05 AM
I'll be too f**king busy replaying the Spec Ops missions. Also, I never buy map packs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 25, 2012, 02:23:52 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Oct 25, 2012, 02:10:01 AM
Already releasing map packs, a month after the game comes out?

Seems like. I don't really mind, though, since they're letting everyone know in advance. Its not like they're releasing the game and then immediately trying to shove more paid content down the customers' throats.

And the maps look pretty damn cool, too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 25, 2012, 02:25:22 AM
I haven't watched the videos for anything dealing with multi-player maps. I'll probably give them a go once I play the game and test out the current maps before I go and make a definite decision on whether or not they'll be worth it. Don't need to blow my load too early.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 25, 2012, 08:06:23 AM
Beat Halo: Reach tonight with coolbreeze. I must say, after battling my way through the last two levels, my excitement rose quite a bit. I can only imagine what H1 and H3 will do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 25, 2012, 02:03:19 PM
Thoughts on how brutal Legendary mode will be in H4? I'm hoping it's more ODST and less Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 25, 2012, 03:53:36 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 25, 2012, 02:03:19 PM
Thoughts on how brutal Legendary mode will be in H4?
There will be lots of F-bombs, sonuva's, and combined curse words that don't even make sense.

Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 25, 2012, 02:03:19 PM
I'm hoping it's more ODST and less Reach.
It's all the same to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 25, 2012, 04:28:58 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 25, 2012, 02:03:19 PM
Thoughts on how brutal Legendary mode will be in H4? I'm hoping it's more ODST and less Reach.
As long as the jackals don't oneshot like in Halo 2 it will be fine.Will probably do heroic first though just to get a feel for the game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv5oAtoW-68#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv5oAtoW-68#ws)

dat vinyl
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 25, 2012, 04:40:09 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 25, 2012, 03:53:36 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 25, 2012, 02:03:19 PM
I'm hoping it's more ODST and less Reach.
It's all the same to me.

ODST was far simpler on Legendary than Reach was. Reach made me cry.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 25, 2012, 04:50:26 PM
The last segment on Reach was nigh on impossible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 25, 2012, 04:52:11 PM
I have trouble doing the ending of Reach (with the giant gun) on Normal, even. I'm sad to admit that to this day I've yet to complete a Halo game on Legendary :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 25, 2012, 05:01:47 PM
...But you're my Halo buddy! We destroy bad guys togeva.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 25, 2012, 05:07:01 PM
Haha, I know! Speaking of which, we still have one or two Halo Wars levels we have to complete some time! :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 25, 2012, 05:31:54 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 25, 2012, 04:40:09 PM
ODST was far simpler on Legendary than Reach was. Reach made me cry.
:laugh: That was funny, Spartan.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 25, 2012, 04:52:11 PM
[...]I'm sad to admit that to this day I've yet to complete a Halo game on Legendary :-[
You should've taken this secret to the grave.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Oct 25, 2012, 06:55:56 PM
Ive only beat Reach and Halo 3 on legendary. I plan to go back and do ODST and Anniversary on legendary, preferably before 4 comes out
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 25, 2012, 07:19:29 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 25, 2012, 04:52:11 PM
I have trouble doing the ending of Reach (with the giant gun) on Normal, even. I'm sad to admit that to this day I've yet to complete a Halo game on Legendary :-[

It's never too late!  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 26, 2012, 09:43:35 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 25, 2012, 05:07:01 PM
Haha, I know! Speaking of which, we still have one or two Halo Wars levels we have to complete some time! :P

Yes! How about this Sunday?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 26, 2012, 10:42:37 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Oct 25, 2012, 05:31:54 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Oct 25, 2012, 04:40:09 PM
ODST was far simpler on Legendary than Reach was. Reach made me cry.
:laugh: That was funny, Spartan.

Ok, maybe not cry but aggravation of CoD4 levels when playing on Veteran, yes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 26, 2012, 11:59:38 AM
Was playing through H3 with ma bro coolbreeze, and heard that Forward Unto Dawn was commanded by Lord Hood. I didn't know that ship was any of the Halo games. I was nerdgasming all over the place.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 26, 2012, 12:32:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ_xn889cSk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ_xn889cSk#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 26, 2012, 12:33:16 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 26, 2012, 09:43:35 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 25, 2012, 05:07:01 PM
Haha, I know! Speaking of which, we still have one or two Halo Wars levels we have to complete some time! :P

Yes! How about this Sunday?

I work on Sundays, unfortunately :-\ Depending on the time, I may or may not be able to do it at some time during the week.

Quote from: Laufey on Oct 26, 2012, 12:32:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ_xn889cSk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ_xn889cSk#ws)

Thanks for that, completely forgot the new one was coming out today. I'll have to hop on Waypoint and give it a watch later. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 26, 2012, 12:49:27 PM
Part 4 was awesome.

Spoiler
Master Chief in action. 8)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 26, 2012, 12:51:22 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 26, 2012, 12:49:27 PM
Part 4 was awesome.

Spoiler
Master Chief in action. 8)
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f**k yes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 26, 2012, 01:04:13 PM
Also, it looks like I will be able to get that 360 on Monday. Halo 4 and a Live membership have to wait until next month though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 26, 2012, 01:08:45 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 26, 2012, 01:04:13 PM
Also, it looks like I will be able to get that 360 on Monday. Halo 4 and a Live membership have to wait until next month though.

Excellent 8)

How late in the month, because Halo 4 actually comes out next month? Also, you can set yourself up for a free Silver account in the meantime to take advantage of some of the basic features of XBox Live (and, if you have any games with 48 hour trial codes, you can use those as well).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 26, 2012, 01:17:51 PM
I won't be able to get it until the end of November. But I will see if I can get my hands on Reach or CEA to keep me occupied until then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Oct 26, 2012, 01:26:16 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 26, 2012, 01:04:13 PM
Also, it looks like I will be able to get that 360 on Monday. Halo 4 and a Live membership have to wait until next month though.

Awesome. Once you get live I will shoot you a friend request. ;-;
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 26, 2012, 01:29:39 PM
Quote from: First Blood on Oct 26, 2012, 01:26:16 PMAwesome. Once you get live I will shoot you...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m9v6e5r1kS1rfoaado1_500.gif&hash=1c58e6a0eb454d57c0ba16193661705c266a6cdd)

Quote from: First Blood on Oct 26, 2012, 01:26:16 PM...a friend request. ;-;
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fplinkplunk.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fthatswhatithought.gif&hash=87e5022aa3309637189cb133e4d9695c4cf62673)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 26, 2012, 01:33:22 PM
We gotta try doing another Galaxy Reach gamenight sometime, before Halo 4 comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 26, 2012, 01:34:31 PM
Once Halo 4 is out...

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs70%2Fi%2F2010%2F312%2F3%2F4%2Fremember_reach_by_shadowstar117-d32fj5n.png&hash=472c7aeebaebf97bdca5517aed83a5d5690533c7)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 26, 2012, 01:35:30 PM
Remember what now...? Sorry, I'm too busy reaching for my copy of Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 26, 2012, 02:28:37 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 26, 2012, 12:32:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ_xn889cSk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ_xn889cSk#ws)
That was great, Chief is such a beast.
What's up with all the covies being Storm versions though?

What's in Chief's visor at the end!
It's a Hunter!
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg525.imageshack.us%2Fimg525%2F2851%2Fscreenshot2012102606261.png&hash=12dd136a518341c6e96a6587b3c67875949bab68)
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http://www.polygon.com/2012/10/24/3538296/data-entry-risk-management-and-tacos-inside-halo-4s-playtest-labs (http://www.polygon.com/2012/10/24/3538296/data-entry-risk-management-and-tacos-inside-halo-4s-playtest-labs)
Interesting interview about how Halo 4 was playtested.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 26, 2012, 06:35:43 PM
Wow, this episode was f**king intense! And the preview for next week, omfg!!! ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU SEE THE REFLECTION ON THE VISOR!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 26, 2012, 09:53:19 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Oct 26, 2012, 11:59:38 AM
Was playing through H3 with ma bro coolbreeze, and heard that Forward Unto Dawn was commanded by Lord Hood. I didn't know that ship was any of the Halo games. I was nerdgasming all over the place.

Dat Ron Pearlman.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 26, 2012, 10:58:28 PM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Oct 26, 2012, 09:53:19 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Oct 26, 2012, 11:59:38 AM
Was playing through H3 with ma bro coolbreeze, and heard that Forward Unto Dawn was commanded by Lord Hood. I didn't know that ship was any of the Halo games. I was nerdgasming all over the place.

Dat Ron Pearlman.  8)

Never too much Ron Pearlman.  :D

And dat new set.... :o :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 26, 2012, 11:02:24 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Oct 26, 2012, 10:58:28 PM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Oct 26, 2012, 09:53:19 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Oct 26, 2012, 11:59:38 AM
Was playing through H3 with ma bro coolbreeze, and heard that Forward Unto Dawn was commanded by Lord Hood. I didn't know that ship was any of the Halo games. I was nerdgasming all over the place.

Dat Ron Pearlman.  8)

Never too much Ron Pearlman.  :D

And dat new set.... :o :o

Tank ya!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws)

DAT THRUSTER PACK, HNNNNNGGG~
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 26, 2012, 11:19:32 PM
Just barely over a week left of waiting.


God it's so close, yet so far away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:22:10 PM
We're all gonna party up and destroy some folks. All of us.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Oct 26, 2012, 11:23:43 PM
My body and dick is yours to command.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:25:16 PM
Stand at attention, soldier.

We are the AvP Galaxy Dicks, and we got some Xbox Live Pussies to f**k.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 26, 2012, 11:30:55 PM
Here's hoping I see you guys online as well. I work alone, so send a message if you want to play because I will not join in unannounced.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vepariga on Oct 26, 2012, 11:39:01 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws)

DAT THRUSTER PACK, HNNNNNGGG~

Did I see a 5-way missile launcher  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:40:56 PM
Yup.

Dat Incineration Cannon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 26, 2012, 11:47:12 PM
Does anyone know when Part 5 of Forward Unto Dawn is coming out?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 26, 2012, 11:47:54 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 26, 2012, 11:47:12 PM
Does anyone know when Part 5 of Forward Unto Dawn is coming out?

Isn't appearing next week?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:48:17 PM
Next Friday, as it has been for the past released episodes, I'd imagine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 26, 2012, 11:48:58 PM
Ah, didn't really keep up with them until very recently. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 27, 2012, 01:06:06 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:22:10 PM
We're all gonna party up and destroy some folks. All of us.

Galaxy Ops is gonna be the shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2012, 09:14:32 AM
Here's the coolest recap of Halo: CE I've ever seen-- really orignal way of presenting it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjUhK8rYJYM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjUhK8rYJYM#ws)

Spoiler
Halo 1: Killing Evolves begins with you on the calendar of August which is a big space pillar in the outer rim. You play as Master Chef who has awoken to kill all of the convenience store's aliens.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 27, 2012, 10:37:53 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 27, 2012, 09:14:32 AM
Here's the coolest recap of Halo: CE I've ever seen-- really orignal way of presenting it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjUhK8rYJYM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjUhK8rYJYM#ws)

Spoiler
Halo 1: Killing Evolves begins with you on the calendar of August which is a big space pillar in the outer rim. You play as Master Chef who has awoken to kill all of the convenience store's aliens.
[close]

Oh, man, just that picture alone brings back memories.

EDIT: OK, guys, you remember when I said I wasn't feeling too excited, and giddy? Well, that's changing. I'm about to watch the demo again, and Sweeps showed me a video of the armor abilities and loadouts. DAMN! That's looking very awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 27, 2012, 12:23:16 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws)

DAT THRUSTER PACK, HNNNNNGGG~
:laugh: some parts of that like 2:17,  :laugh: always love watching developers play, dat skill.
Game looks great though, that map seems a bit small for vechicles but anyway, 9 DAYS BALSKLKDHJLSJKSNKJK
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 27, 2012, 12:50:00 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws)

DAT THRUSTER PACK, HNNNNNGGG~

Those guns sounds are sex!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 27, 2012, 08:25:01 PM
Finally got a chance to watch episode 4 of Forward Unto Dawn. Really great stuff.
Spoiler
Chief's arrival was epic, and I love the whole desperate feel the episode had to it.
[close]

Can't wait to see how it all ends next week!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Oct 28, 2012, 03:05:15 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 26, 2012, 11:16:35 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrrzyoAjel0#ws)

DAT THRUSTER PACK, HNNNNNGGG~

Damn, that was pretty awesome. The new plasma pistol charge sound is WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN!!!!!!!!!

Not a fan of the new DMR sound though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 28, 2012, 07:19:15 PM
I would love to join the Halo 4 online bonanza when my pre-ordered copy arrives, if you guys allow me (Might not talk much, but that's probably a good thing). :)

My gamer-tag is PervertChicken.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 28, 2012, 08:45:23 PM
So who's interested in some Halo 4 online?

Just gonna get a quick list going to get an idea. Feel free to add more names to it.

Capt. Fitzgerald - sonic1997juan
coolbreeze - Up The Rebel14
DJ Pu$$yface - PervertChicken
Knight - Trifoldzzy
Nightlord - Night7ord
Nightmare Asylum - bstnsx704
Prime113 - Prime113
Razz - RaZz85muk
Remonster - Philosoraptor57
ShadowPred - Superbombad
SpaceMarines - Flusher TheJack
Space Sweeper - Fatale Sweeper
Xenokiller - fonzieff
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 28, 2012, 08:48:48 PM
*ahem*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 28, 2012, 08:50:45 PM
I knew there was a Space I was forgetting!

Mah bad!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 28, 2012, 09:39:54 PM
Can I join?  :)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Oct 28, 2012, 10:10:58 PM
I'm up for it, if you'll take me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 28, 2012, 11:30:55 PM
I think I'll probably be on quite a bit :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 29, 2012, 12:06:47 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Oct 28, 2012, 09:39:54 PM
Can I join?  :)
Quote from: Remonster on Oct 28, 2012, 10:10:58 PM
I'm up for it, if you'll take me.
Yes!! We need new names to the usual bunch, this is gonna be awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 12:07:59 AM
Updated
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 29, 2012, 12:11:15 AM
Instead of a BIG team battle, we need a EPIC team battle. 15 on 15.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 29, 2012, 12:13:10 AM
Or even better, full scale war. Massive map, with 30 Vs. 30.



One day..... I believe that will happen in Halo.



And it will be Glorious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 29, 2012, 12:17:28 AM
Damn you, Forge! Damn you to hell!

Me and my friend started playing around with it (on Reach) for the first time a couple of days ago. Took us a couple of hours to create something fun on Hemorrhage, him on the ground and me in the air. Only for me to find out later when we were playing the level that my stuff was too high and that little timer appeared and gave me ten seconds to bail. :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2012, 12:19:32 AM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Oct 28, 2012, 08:45:23 PM
So who's interested in some Halo 4 online?

Just gonna get a quick list going to get an idea. Feel free to add more names to it.

Capt. Fitzgerald
coolbreeze
DJ Pu$$yface
Knight
Nightmare Asylum
Prime113
Remonster
ShadowPred
SpaceMarines
Space Sweeper

Might wanna add gamertags next to the usernames, just to make it easy for everyone to hook up. I'm bstnsx704, for those who don't have me added. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 29, 2012, 12:40:37 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2012, 12:19:32 AM
Might wanna add gamertags next to the usernames, just to make it easy for everyone to hook up. I'm bstnsx704, for those who don't have me added. :)
Good idea. Operative Fatale Sweeper, awaiting orders~

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 29, 2012, 12:42:49 AM
And mine would be Trifoldzzy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Oct 29, 2012, 12:43:36 AM
Feel free to add me guys if you haven't already.  :)

RaZz85muk
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Oct 29, 2012, 12:44:25 AM
My tag is Philosoraptor57
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 29, 2012, 12:56:03 AM
Cool, sending invites to all you guys right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 29, 2012, 01:43:21 AM
Mine is Prime113. LETS ROOOCKKK!....in 8 days.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenokiller on Oct 29, 2012, 01:45:33 AM
Mine is fonzieff(fonzie for fonzie and the FF was supposed to capital for foo fighters so don't ask XD) anyways I'm game, just make sure you tell me your site name if anyone actually sends me a request
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 29, 2012, 01:52:09 AM
Flusher TheJack.

The less said, the better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 29, 2012, 02:57:33 AM
I dunno why you're ashamed of it, or at least act like it.
It brings to mind you in Casino Royale, except you're bond and win this time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 29, 2012, 03:01:40 AM
And then have sex with Eva Greene? Hells yeah. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 03:30:23 AM
For anyone that is too lazy to just click on my profile:

Superbombad


Friend requests will not be accepted until Tuesday afternoon because I rarely even go on the xbox anymore. The account is used by my sister and bro as a Netflix device.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 03:33:27 AM
Updated with Gamertags. Just missing Fitz.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 03:35:37 AM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 03:33:27 AM
Updated with Gamertags. Just missing Fitz.


I believe this is him:

sonic1997juan
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 29, 2012, 03:35:53 AM
The reason i'm not giving mine is because I'm not sure on it status :laugh:
It's been a while since I've been on. When Halo 4 comes out I'm probably going to change the tag do I'll post it closer to release

Or you can do it for me.
I think it's a capital S? I'm not sure
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 03:51:17 AM
I'll put the one Shadow posted for now. If it's different just say so and I'll change it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 29, 2012, 03:53:19 AM
Alright. This is going to be so fun!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 03:58:58 AM
I just sent requests out to everyone on the list.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 04:17:46 AM
Omg, I can just accept it via internet.

DOn't see it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 04:19:55 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 04:17:46 AM
Omg, I can just accept it via internet.

DOn't see it.

Already have you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 04:26:56 AM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 04:19:55 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 04:17:46 AM
Omg, I can just accept it via internet.

DOn't see it.

Already have you.


Say wha?!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 04:35:21 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 04:26:56 AM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 04:19:55 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 04:17:46 AM
Omg, I can just accept it via internet.

DOn't see it.

Already have you.


Say wha?!

From long ago.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 29, 2012, 04:37:26 AM
 
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNxvc7.jpg&hash=ba15cf918dfa8578a04e0c2b13e14b1b07dbedd2)
Spartans tonight we dine in Hell!

I'll definitely play with the Galaxy crew after I'm done campaign GT is Night7ord.
                     
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 05:29:16 AM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 04:35:21 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 04:26:56 AM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Oct 29, 2012, 04:19:55 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Oct 29, 2012, 04:17:46 AM
Omg, I can just accept it via internet.

DOn't see it.

Already have you.


Say wha?!

From long ago.


You sure you requested me on the new account Superbombad?



Oh shit, NVM...up the rebel!


DERPAHURP!!!


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 29, 2012, 05:49:12 AM
Oh my gosh! This is gonna be so eeeepppiicc!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 29, 2012, 08:54:24 AM
My 360 are now only hours away. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 29, 2012, 08:56:50 AM
Nice!  ;D

Play through all of the main Halo games solo, and then rendezvous at Halo 4.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 29, 2012, 08:57:58 AM
I'm gonna pick up CEA today and then try to borrow the rest from friends. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 29, 2012, 11:59:30 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 29, 2012, 04:37:26 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FNxvc7.jpg&hash=ba15cf918dfa8578a04e0c2b13e14b1b07dbedd2)
Spartans tonight we dine in Hell!

I'll definitely play with the Galaxy crew after I'm done campaign GT is Night7ord.
                   

:laugh: Awesome!

Also, anyone may send me a friend request on LIVE. I'm gonna need my Galaxy bros!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2012, 03:13:25 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 29, 2012, 08:57:58 AM
I'm gonna pick up CEA today and then try to borrow the rest from friends. :)

Excellent 8)

Should be awesome, going through them solo for the first time. When you get Gold, be sure to download Halo Waypoint (its free, but requites a Gold account). You can use it to keep up on Forward Unto Dawn, check up on you and your friends' stats, and input the codes from the Terminals in CEA to unlock some bonus credits to level up in Reach as well as a secret 11th Terminal.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 29, 2012, 06:31:26 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Oct 29, 2012, 08:57:58 AM
I'm gonna pick up CEA today and then try to borrow the rest from friends. :)

Glorious!



I won't be getting Halo 4 on release, the forecast is Christmas, but I do plan on getting it eventually.

I actually am looking forward to the co-op part of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2012, 07:02:05 PM
More than halfway through Halo 2. If I keep this up, I should be able to finish 2 and 3 before Tuesday ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Oct 29, 2012, 08:00:27 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 29, 2012, 08:56:50 AM
Nice!  ;D

Play through all of the main Halo games solo, and then rendezvous at Halo 4.  :)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fawesomegifs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fpsy-gangnam-style-1.gif&hash=a22bb2349af1d6ce8dd21e25ad0daca835b0f9b3)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 30, 2012, 03:51:01 AM
http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide (http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-US/halo4guide)

This is very cool, check it out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2012, 04:17:15 AM
Nice, lays out all of the armor sets. I think I'll be going for CIO... seeing as it thematically fits my Operative class.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 30, 2012, 04:19:50 AM
Omg, those long shoulder pads I wear aren't in there!!!!!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHXmxrJmHr8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHXmxrJmHr8#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 30, 2012, 04:30:16 AM
I like the sound of the "Defender" and "Protector" armour sets.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Byohzrd on Oct 30, 2012, 06:33:13 AM
i was eyein up that new CIO myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2012, 02:03:02 PM
And here we are, just one week from release. I can't believe its actually this close... 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 30, 2012, 02:30:30 PM
Somewhere out there, there is a Halo 4 Limited Edition game making its way to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 30, 2012, 04:37:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLIUYf_AFHE&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLIUYf_AFHE&feature=player_embedded#)

OMGAWD

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2012, 04:46:22 PM
That's awesome :o

And wow, 50 free missions. With them giving us that much content, I have no problem with having to pay for Season Two, whenever that comes out (so long as the price is reasonable).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 30, 2012, 07:46:05 PM
I'm always up for Halo fun. cplhicks2310
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2012, 08:30:12 PM
holy SHIT.

And oh my god, Palmer is voiced by Jennifer Hale!

Also, flashing before the Xbox 360 logo:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgyazo.com%2F3819c3b5fc7fc6bfd86298e51c85a18c.png%3F1351629064&hash=a2946b9aadc248e72d9ac1c87c00db7f10d91383)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2012, 08:41:03 PM
Ahh, good ol' ONI ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 30, 2012, 09:04:10 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Oct 30, 2012, 04:37:58 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLIUYf_AFHE&feature=player_embedded# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLIUYf_AFHE&feature=player_embedded#)

OMGAWD

I.. I... I.. I.. Just... Holy f**k...











Holy f**k...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2012, 09:05:54 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2012, 08:41:03 PM
Ahh, good ol' ONI ;D
I can't wait for them to come in and start controlling affairs...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2012, 09:07:17 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2012, 09:05:54 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2012, 08:41:03 PM
Ahh, good ol' ONI ;D
I can't wait for them to come in and start controlling affairs...

Agreed. Their stuff has always been interesting to read about, and Dare was really cool in ODST. Should be interesting to see what ONI are up to over here on Requiem.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2012, 11:45:36 PM
Waypoint overhaul to accommodate Halo 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOuJ6zbv5g#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOuJ6zbv5g#ws)

Looks wonderful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Oct 30, 2012, 11:48:23 PM
All this stuff, only 6 days(well, 9 for me), the shear amount of great games that are going to be played with all of you guys here.... :')
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2012, 11:49:52 PM
Mhmmmm, Waypoint is looking very nice. Glad they're going to be doing more with the code stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 31, 2012, 01:46:58 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2012, 11:45:36 PM
Waypoint overhaul to accommodate Halo 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOuJ6zbv5g#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqOuJ6zbv5g#ws)

Looks wonderful.
Looking snazzy Waypoint, hope it fixes the milestone glitch.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 31, 2012, 02:27:02 AM
AGH, f**k. SO MUCH STUFF COMING OUT NEXT WEEK. HRRRRRRRRKKKKK!!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: FUZION PREDATOR on Oct 31, 2012, 07:19:22 PM
Waited 3h at the paris games show just for 10min of multi .
completly worth it

During 10min I had the time to try the
new DMR
new BR
Scattershot
Promethan pistol
Light rifle
magnum (Halo 1 style  8) )
MA5C
Weapons' (& explosions) sound brutal , powerful . + all of them were dangerous  (even the ma5c gets really dangerous)

Great party

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 31, 2012, 07:44:25 PM
Quote from: FUZION PREDATOR on Oct 31, 2012, 07:19:22 PM
Waited 3h at the paris games show just for 10min of multi .
completly worth it

During 10min I had the time to try the
new DMR
new BR
Scattershot
Promethan pistol
Light rifle
magnum (Halo 1 style  8) )
MA5C
Weapons' (& explosions) sound brutal , powerful . + all of them were dangerous  (even the ma5c gets really dangerous)

Great party
Awesome.


343 are doing a livestream of some multi
http://www.twitch.tv/343industries?utm_campaign=live_embed_click&utm_source=www.computerandvideogames.com (http://www.twitch.tv/343industries?utm_campaign=live_embed_click&utm_source=www.computerandvideogames.com)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 31, 2012, 07:48:59 PM
Nightlord, I love you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 31, 2012, 07:52:26 PM
Aw shucks, that was a good match and lol at the last tbag.
And it's over,  :laugh: Total sellout, the game looks so fun just a little over 5 days left!

Here's the entire livestream for any one that missed it.
http://www.twitch.tv/343industries/b/337586280 (http://www.twitch.tv/343industries/b/337586280)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 07:08:33 AM
IGN gives Halo 4 a 9.8/10

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review (http://ca.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review)

That's the highest rated Halo game yet.

Yea boi.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Nov 01, 2012, 07:22:12 AM
9.8!

What the f**k! Wow... (reconsiders financial situation, responsibly...) They must've been having a good day, shit. That's awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 10:30:13 AM
Well that's amazing...

I need Tuesday now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNoSEj1k9V0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNoSEj1k9V0#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 10:37:01 AM
Machinima is doing a continuous 24/7 livestream of Multiplayer/Forge/Custom Game footage until launch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Very admirable of them, and it just makes the wait a bit more bearable... yet skyrockets the hype! And that review is still ringing in my ears... beautiful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Nov 01, 2012, 01:27:12 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 07:08:33 AM
IGN gives Halo 4 a 9.8/10

http://ca.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review (http://ca.ign.com/articles/2012/11/01/halo-4-review)

That's the highest rated Halo game yet.

Yea boi.

I read this review just now and wow. Just, wow. That's really something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 01:40:24 PM
In a very honestly spoken review, Inside Gaming's Adam Kovic (Machinima) gives it a 10/10:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGh1k0nyarM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGh1k0nyarM#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 01:41:49 PM
Very small spoiler, the guy said it in the IGN review and I gave a piece of my mind.

Spoiler
I'm not gonna lie guys, when he said that Cortana gets you in more trouble than any enemy, I was kind've upset. I absolutely hate that in games when your ally keeps getting you in trouble over and over again. If this is just the beginning of Cortana's downfall, then 5 and 6 are gonna blow.
[close]

BUT! Besides that..... :o :o :o :o :o Holy shiiiittt! This game looks absolutely incredible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 01:43:34 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 01:41:49 PM
Spoiler
I'm not gonna lie guys, when he said that Cortana gets you in more trouble than any enemy, I was kind've upset. I absolutely hate that in games when your ally keeps getting you in trouble over and over again. If this is just the beginning of Cortana's downfall, then 5 and 6 are gonna blow.
[close]
I am absolutely certain he meant on a narrative level.

Spoiler
Which is why he said that the role reversal is Chief second-guessing her actions.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 01:47:30 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 01:43:34 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 01:41:49 PM
Spoiler
I'm not gonna lie guys, when he said that Cortana gets you in more trouble than any enemy, I was kind've upset. I absolutely hate that in games when your ally keeps getting you in trouble over and over again. If this is just the beginning of Cortana's downfall, then 5 and 6 are gonna blow.
[close]
I am absolutely certain he meant on a narrative level.

Spoiler
Which is why he said that the role reversal is Chief second-guessing her actions.
[close]

Spoiler
Well, that's the same then. I mean, does he mean that Cortana is gonna tell you to go left instead of right, and leads you into a f**k ton of enemies or what? I just...I don't know, I knew she would be messed up, but having the fact that I'm gonna be lead into stupid ass situations because of her, really drove me the wrong way. Now, when I'm sitting down playing it, it could turn out completely different. Cause, like the reviewer said, both characters have more to say, and is a more personal story. That would be the only way to save it for me, is if Chief admits that he loves Cortana and doesn't want her to go.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 01:51:12 PM
Spoiler
No, like, to make a scenario: say that Cortana wants to try something reckless and bold that may just work, but the UNSC are totally against it; as Chief, you're with her doing it, but it's not in line with 'protocol'. That's trouble; not her playing weird gameplay pranks on you. It's all a matter of narrative evolution instead of gameplay manipulation. If Cortana is breaking apart, it's her getting last-ditch mentality in which she's going to have a reckless side to her, not an antagonistic one.

It's up to Chief to decide whether she's taking things too far or not; him being with Cortana for so long, he mostly trusts her judgement, and with that new boldness she contains, he has to speak up to his superiors or others about it. So it's not so much about falling in line anymore, it's about characters that used to be made for orders making their own choices -- more to say.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 01:56:45 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 01:51:12 PM
Spoiler
No, like, to make a scenario: say that Cortana wants to try something reckless and bold that may just work, but the UNSC are totally against it; as Chief, you're with her doing it, but it's not in line with 'protocol'. That's trouble; not her playing weird gameplay pranks on you. It's all a matter of narrative evolution instead of gameplay manipulation. If Cortana is breaking apart, it's her getting last-ditch mentality in which she's going to have a reckless side to her, not an antagonistic one.

It's up to Chief to decide whether she's taking things too far or not; him being with Cortana for so long, he mostly trusts her judgement, and with that new boldness she contains, he has to speak up to his superiors or others about it. So it's not so much about falling in line anymore, it's about characters that used to be made for orders making their own choices -- more to say.
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Spoiler
Ohhhh, alright then, yeah that could work. I'm not in line with disobeying orders or anything, but her just trying something reckless and against protocol sounds sooo much better than what I thought. Thank you for that, Sweeps. Now..
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How about them facial animations and just overall graphics?!  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 01:58:39 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 01:56:45 PM
How about them facial animations and just overall graphics?!  :o
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi182.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx82%2Ftochtli83%2Fkermit-fap-1.gif&hash=deea0c282401092a6c394f061e12502c3f3f5824)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 01:58:51 PM
So many spoiler tags! :o

I'm sure they're not anything major, but I made it this far without ruining anything... I can wait until Tuesday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 02:00:39 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 01:58:39 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 01:56:45 PM
How about them facial animations and just overall graphics?!  :o
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1214.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fcc500%2Fpauk666%2Ffrog_fap_gif.gif&hash=73933bbc3d29f8bf9f9f87e1451b113ed93a6cdc)
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:laugh: :laugh: You win, good sir, you win.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 01:58:51 PM
So many spoiler tags! :o

I'm sure they're not anything major, but I made it this far without ruining anything... I can wait until Tuesday.


We didn't discuss anything that wasn't in the IGN review, we merely speculated on what it could mean. That is all.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 02:10:19 PM
Ahh, I actually even shut the IGN review off halfway through, only because they were showing some brief snippets of cutscenes I had yet to expose myself too :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 02:11:07 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 02:10:19 PM
Ahh, I actually even shut the IGN review off halfway through, only because they were showing some brief snippets of cutscenes I had yet to expose myself too :D

:laugh: I had thoughts to do the same, but I couldn't resist. But, that will be the only review I watch, as I don't want to be spoiled on anymore.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 03:49:43 PM
Nearing the end of Halo 2!!! Hoping to have it finished before the day is over. Then tomorrow I'll start Halo 3 and have that finished by Monday.

AndTuesday is, well, you know... ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 03:53:31 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 03:49:43 PM
Nearing the end of Halo 2!!! Hoping to have it finished before the day is over. Then tomorrow I'll start Halo 3 and have that finished by Monday.

AndTuesday is, well, you know... ;D

Niiice! Still gotta finish Halo 3, myself.

Is Tuesday ODST?  ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 04:04:08 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 03:53:31 PM
Is Tuesday ODST?  ???

Nah man, just this little game :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

I only have time to do the trilogy leading up to Halo 4, unfortunately. I had to skip Wars, ODST, and Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: WinterActual on Nov 01, 2012, 04:12:29 PM
gametrailers.com/side-mission/36828/microsoft-turns-entire-country-into-halo-4-theme-park
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 04:17:43 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 04:04:08 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 01, 2012, 03:53:31 PM
Is Tuesday ODST?  ???

Nah man, just this little game :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIspQ1NmGf4#ws)

I only have time to do the trilogy leading up to Halo 4, unfortunately. I had to skip Wars, ODST, and Reach.

:o :o That game looks awesome!

:laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 01, 2012, 05:49:01 PM
This is as far as I got before I closed the review, too much stuff in there that might be spoilers without context.
On that same note this is dissapointing.
QuoteThe campaign has few failings, but the primary annoyance is that a lot of great story content is left for the eight hidden Terminals. Unlike previous Halos, the Terminal tale here isn't a side-story, but rather it fills in important backstory for both the main antagonist and a key allied character. Worse, you can't view the videos within the game. Instead, you're directed to Halo Waypoint, which serves only to pull you out of the experience, literally and figuratively.

My Halo 4 OST shipped today as well  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 05:54:20 PM
So you have to watch the Terminals on Waypoint? That's a bit disappointing; I liked the CEA system where you could watch them in-game immediately upon finding them, but were also given a code so that you could save them on Waypoint, get bonus Reach cR, and unlock a bonus Waypoint exclusive terminal.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 01, 2012, 05:59:38 PM
Yeah it's a strange thing to change too, I mean when we hit a terminal in campaign is nothing going to happen now?
It will probably just end up confusing loads of people.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 01, 2012, 07:55:51 PM
That's just stupid.

Guess I'm gonna wind up Youtubing 'em.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 10:07:22 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 01, 2012, 07:55:51 PM
That's just stupid.

Guess I'm gonna wind up Youtubing 'em.

Do you not have Waypoint downloaded?

Because, either way, you're going to have to wind up stopping your game to view them. As redundant as the new system is, I'd rather see them on the TV with Waypoint than on the computer on Youtube.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 01, 2012, 10:12:18 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 10:07:22 PM
Do you not have Waypoint downloaded?

I don't want to. Don't have much memory left on my Xbox, and I'm not gonna give up any to this redundant Waypoint thing just because of a few Terminals.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 10:07:22 PM
Because, either way, you're going to have to wind up stopping your game to view them. As redundant as the new system is, I'd rather see them on the TV with Waypoint than on the computer on Youtube.

Personally, I don't care, just that I see 'em. Best would be to actually have them in the goddamn game, but since that's not happening, makes no difference to me one way or the other. Besides, I can get Youtube on my TV without turning off my Xbox, or I can just pause the game and watch the videos off of my laptop.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 10:14:48 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 01, 2012, 10:12:18 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 10:07:22 PM
Do you not have Waypoint downloaded?

I don't want to. Don't have much memory left on my Xbox, and I'm not gonna give up any to this redundant Waypoint thing just because of a few Terminals.

Ahh, that makes sense. I have a 120 GB hard drive, and barely touch my XBox other than for Halo, so I really don't have to worry about space.


If you have the room for it Waypoint is a really cool feature, but obviously not necessary in your situation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 10:15:15 PM
Halo Waypoint is, like, 400MB-- the least of your concerns; I hope you have 8GB free, Marines.

Dat Spartan Ops...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 01, 2012, 10:16:38 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 01, 2012, 10:14:48 PM
If you have the room for it Waypoint is a really cool feature, but obviously not necessary in your situation.

I got it, tried it out; didn't do anything for me. Forgot about it. Found it again, when cleaning through my harddrive, and deleted it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 01:32:24 AM
Sweeps, I was looking back through this thread (I tend to do that a lot, makes me feel all nostalgiay inside :P ) and decided to skim through some of those awesome writeups you suggested doing a few months back...You ever decide if you were going to do anything with those? :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 02, 2012, 01:42:04 AM
Which write-ups were those? Favourite Halo game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 01:48:11 AM
Yep, started over here (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=95.msg1338486#msg1338486), with members' responses spanning over the next few pages.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 02, 2012, 01:49:01 AM
Mine came a few months later, I remember. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 02:07:42 AM
I had something in mind back then, and I'm pretty sure I can do it now; was there a write-up for each Halo 1, 2, and 3? I'm not sure there was a Halo 3 write-up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 02:18:46 AM
Umm, I know Sticks did CE, and Mono did 2... I don't recall one for 3, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 02, 2012, 02:46:16 AM
I sorta had one for 3; wasn't near as in-depth, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 03:40:22 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 01, 2012, 05:49:01 PM
This is as far as I got before I closed the review, too much stuff in there that might be spoilers without context.
On that same note this is dissapointing.
QuoteThe campaign has few failings, but the primary annoyance is that a lot of great story content is left for the eight hidden Terminals. Unlike previous Halos, the Terminal tale here isn't a side-story, but rather it fills in important backstory for both the main antagonist and a key allied character. Worse, you can't view the videos within the game. Instead, you're directed to Halo Waypoint, which serves only to pull you out of the experience, literally and figuratively.

My Halo 4 OST shipped today as well  ;D


Are these terminals even necessary, they sound like something that is completely optional, like the Halo Novels in order to get more backstory. Pshaw, forget the terminals, I'll just be busting campaign and then forget about them unless I see an achievement for 'em.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 03:42:32 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 03:40:22 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 01, 2012, 05:49:01 PM
This is as far as I got before I closed the review, too much stuff in there that might be spoilers without context.
On that same note this is dissapointing.
QuoteThe campaign has few failings, but the primary annoyance is that a lot of great story content is left for the eight hidden Terminals. Unlike previous Halos, the Terminal tale here isn't a side-story, but rather it fills in important backstory for both the main antagonist and a key allied character. Worse, you can't view the videos within the game. Instead, you're directed to Halo Waypoint, which serves only to pull you out of the experience, literally and figuratively.

My Halo 4 OST shipped today as well  ;D


Are these terminals even necessary, they sound like something that is completely optional, like the Halo Novels in order to get more backstory. Pshaw, forget the terminals, I'll just be busting campaign and then forget about them unless I see an achievement for 'em.
Well in the quote he says they are pretty important, but if you just want to run 'n gun doubt they'll matter.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 03:44:37 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 03:42:32 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 03:40:22 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 01, 2012, 05:49:01 PM
This is as far as I got before I closed the review, too much stuff in there that might be spoilers without context.
On that same note this is dissapointing.
QuoteThe campaign has few failings, but the primary annoyance is that a lot of great story content is left for the eight hidden Terminals. Unlike previous Halos, the Terminal tale here isn't a side-story, but rather it fills in important backstory for both the main antagonist and a key allied character. Worse, you can't view the videos within the game. Instead, you're directed to Halo Waypoint, which serves only to pull you out of the experience, literally and figuratively.

My Halo 4 OST shipped today as well  ;D


Are these terminals even necessary, they sound like something that is completely optional, like the Halo Novels in order to get more backstory. Pshaw, forget the terminals, I'll just be busting campaign and then forget about them unless I see an achievement for 'em.
Well in the quote he says they are pretty important, but if you just want to run 'n gun doubt they'll matter.


I don't like to run and gun, I take in the sights. Ah, f**k...guess that means I'll have to get to the terminals on the first playthrough...uh, I mean second. First playthrough is going to be Legendary status.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 03:46:40 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 03:40:22 AM
Are these terminals even necessary, they sound like something that is completely optional, like the Halo Novels in order to get more backstory. Pshaw, forget the terminals, I'll just be busting campaign and then forget about them unless I see an achievement for 'em.

Like Nightlord said, they provide important backstory for the game. Also, there are achievements for them. One for finding the first terminal, and one for finding all of them (I'm assuming that there are eight, one for each level).

Also, I read in an article that the reason they can't be watched in game is because 343i finished them after the game went gold, and Waypoint was the only way they could release them. Not sure how true it is, though; seems to me a bit like a strategy to get more people to download and use Waypoint.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 03:49:13 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 03:46:40 AM
Also, I read in an article that the reason they can't be watched in game is because 343i finished them after the game went gold, and Waypoint was the only way they could release them. Not sure how true it is, though; seems to me a bit like a strategy to get more people to download and use Waypoint.
Don't buy that; it would have to be part of the game's code to transmit the confirmation that you've got the Terminal to Waypoint. Something like that is done by design, not by post-finalized addition.

Not to mention, they'd be able to grind through and get them in there, seeing as they're fairly large pieces of the experience. They've only had a month in between, as opposed to the last couple years.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 03:49:55 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 03:44:37 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 03:42:32 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 03:40:22 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 01, 2012, 05:49:01 PM
This is as far as I got before I closed the review, too much stuff in there that might be spoilers without context.
On that same note this is dissapointing.
QuoteThe campaign has few failings, but the primary annoyance is that a lot of great story content is left for the eight hidden Terminals. Unlike previous Halos, the Terminal tale here isn't a side-story, but rather it fills in important backstory for both the main antagonist and a key allied character. Worse, you can't view the videos within the game. Instead, you're directed to Halo Waypoint, which serves only to pull you out of the experience, literally and figuratively.

My Halo 4 OST shipped today as well  ;D


Are these terminals even necessary, they sound like something that is completely optional, like the Halo Novels in order to get more backstory. Pshaw, forget the terminals, I'll just be busting campaign and then forget about them unless I see an achievement for 'em.
Well in the quote he says they are pretty important, but if you just want to run 'n gun doubt they'll matter.


I don't like to run and gun, I take in the sights. Ah, f**k...guess that means I'll have to get to the terminals on the first playthrough...uh, I mean second. First playthrough is going to be Legendary status.
Legendary first! good luck with that it's meant to be crazy.
http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-4-terminal-locations-guide/ (http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-4-terminal-locations-guide/)
^ no spoilers if you want to get them all on first go it seems like a decent guide.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 03:50:07 AM
Boycott WAYPOINT!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 03:51:20 AM
Only thing I have against Waypoint is it being used as the destination to view Terminals. I'd say it's nonsense, but it's clearly so that people are forcibly drawn to download it to get the whole story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 03:53:35 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 03:49:13 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 03:46:40 AM
Also, I read in an article that the reason they can't be watched in game is because 343i finished them after the game went gold, and Waypoint was the only way they could release them. Not sure how true it is, though; seems to me a bit like a strategy to get more people to download and use Waypoint.
Don't buy that; it would have to be part of the game's code to transmit the confirmation that you've got the Terminal to Waypoint. Something like that is done by design, not by post-finalized addition.

Not to mention, they'd be able to grind through and get them in there, seeing as they're fairly large pieces of the experience. They've only had a month in between, as opposed to the last couple years.

I don't think that the info is going to go directly from the game to Waypoint. I'm assuming that, when you click on a Terminal in game, you will probably receive a code like the ones in CEA, and then you manually have to input it into Waypoint to receive your video. Otherwise, why would they show off the code feature in the Waypoint vid you posted a day or so ago?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 03:56:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 03:53:35 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 03:49:13 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 03:46:40 AM
Also, I read in an article that the reason they can't be watched in game is because 343i finished them after the game went gold, and Waypoint was the only way they could release them. Not sure how true it is, though; seems to me a bit like a strategy to get more people to download and use Waypoint.
Don't buy that; it would have to be part of the game's code to transmit the confirmation that you've got the Terminal to Waypoint. Something like that is done by design, not by post-finalized addition.

Not to mention, they'd be able to grind through and get them in there, seeing as they're fairly large pieces of the experience. They've only had a month in between, as opposed to the last couple years.

I don't think that the info is going to go directly from the game to Waypoint. I'm assuming that, when you click on a Terminal in game, you will probably receive a code like the ones in CEA, and then you manually have to input it into Waypoint to receive your video. Otherwise, why would they show off the code feature in the Waypoint vid you posted a day or so ago?
I was thinking that too, but hell I hope thats not how it has to be done, was so annoying putting in all the codes from anniversary, had to youtube all the terminals for that code at the end, so boring!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 04:00:13 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 03:53:35 AM
Otherwise, why would they show off the code feature in the Waypoint vid you posted a day or so ago?
Promotional codes for armors, skins, DLC passes, the Digital Forward Unto Dawn release, and Mountain Dew Double EXP. That kind of thing. I seriously (really) doubt they're gonna go the "get a pen and paper" route. That'd be beyond absurd, breaking any immersion there is. Also, in the Waypoint trailer it listed the codes and Terminal access separately.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 04:01:48 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 03:56:06 AM
I was thinking that too, but hell I hope thats not how it has to be done, was so annoying putting in all the codes from anniversary, had to youtube all the terminals for that code at the end, so boring!
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I quite liked it myself. Though maybe its just because I loved the fact that they made it look like the Forerunner map device from Halo Wars :D

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 04:00:13 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 03:53:35 AM
Otherwise, why would they show off the code feature in the Waypoint vid you posted a day or so ago?
Promotional codes for armors, skins, DLC passes, the Digital Forward Unto Dawn release, and Mountain Dew Double EXP. That kind of thing. I seriously (really) doubt they're gonna go the "get a pen and paper" route. That'd be beyond absurd, breaking any immersion there is. Also, in the Waypoint trailer it listed the codes and Terminal access separately.

That's true, got a point there. However they end up doing it, I'm not gonna worry about it. As long as I have access to my terminals, I'm happy :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 04:06:36 AM
Lulz codes now for Terminals? Yep, I'm with SpaceMarines here, I'll just view this BS on youtube.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 04:07:50 AM
Eh, if you have Waypoint its really not that big a deal...Its what, five extra minutes and easily accessible from the couch? :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:18:04 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Machinima are doing a non stop stream until Halo 4 comes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 04:20:19 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:18:04 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Machinima are doing a non stop stream until Halo 4 comes.
Beat you to it, just this once:

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 10:37:01 AM
Machinima is doing a continuous 24/7 livestream of Multiplayer/Forge/Custom Game footage until launch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Very admirable of them, and it just makes the wait a bit more bearable... yet skyrockets the hype! And that review is still ringing in my ears... beautiful.
;) <3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 02, 2012, 04:24:47 AM
Crystal world with winter flowers
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 04:25:42 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 02, 2012, 04:24:47 AM
Crystal world with winter flowers

You know, Aspie, as cryptic as your posts are, I wouldn't be surprised if you somehow just spoiled the whole game right there :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:27:53 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 04:20:19 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:18:04 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Machinima are doing a non stop stream until Halo 4 comes.
Beat you to it, just this once:

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 10:37:01 AM
Machinima is doing a continuous 24/7 livestream of Multiplayer/Forge/Custom Game footage until launch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Very admirable of them, and it just makes the wait a bit more bearable... yet skyrockets the hype! And that review is still ringing in my ears... beautiful.
;) <3
:o must of missed that
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gencoupe.com%2Favatars%2Fibnzmonkey.gif%3Fdateline%3D1345654967&hash=961ab3e5736bc366f4c355fbb13a14c3c1818c05)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 02, 2012, 04:29:52 AM
I'm going back someday,
Come what may,
To Blue Bayou.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 04:32:44 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 04:07:50 AM
Eh, if you have Waypoint its really not that big a deal...Its what, five extra minutes and easily accessible from the couch? :P


I'll have my latptop with me on the couch...insta-watch as I just have to pause the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 02, 2012, 04:39:29 AM
The laziness is strong in this one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 04:45:25 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:27:53 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 04:20:19 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:18:04 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Machinima are doing a non stop stream until Halo 4 comes.
Beat you to it, just this once:

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 10:37:01 AM
Machinima is doing a continuous 24/7 livestream of Multiplayer/Forge/Custom Game footage until launch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Very admirable of them, and it just makes the wait a bit more bearable... yet skyrockets the hype! And that review is still ringing in my ears... beautiful.
;) <3
:o must of missed that
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gencoupe.com%2Favatars%2Fibnzmonkey.gif%3Fdateline%3D1345654967&hash=961ab3e5736bc366f4c355fbb13a14c3c1818c05)
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I watched from 11 to 6AM when Kovic's shift ended. That's what I get for being an IGD/Machinima fanboy.

And then I woke up at 12PM and have been watching ever since, in the same timezone as the stream. c:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 04:54:27 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 02, 2012, 04:39:29 AM
The laziness is strong in this one.


I'd rather have the thing play out as an actual in-game cut-scene as it possibly can, rather than to stop the game in order to view something that should have been in the game in the first place, and watch it on Halo Waypoint.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:54:46 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 04:45:25 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:27:53 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 04:20:19 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:18:04 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Machinima are doing a non stop stream until Halo 4 comes.
Beat you to it, just this once:

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2012, 10:37:01 AM
Machinima is doing a continuous 24/7 livestream of Multiplayer/Forge/Custom Game footage until launch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_o9y79QrIE#)

Very admirable of them, and it just makes the wait a bit more bearable... yet skyrockets the hype! And that review is still ringing in my ears... beautiful.
;) <3
:o must of missed that
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gencoupe.com%2Favatars%2Fibnzmonkey.gif%3Fdateline%3D1345654967&hash=961ab3e5736bc366f4c355fbb13a14c3c1818c05)
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I watched from 11 to 6AM when Kovic's shift ended. That's what I get for being an IGD/Machinima fanboy.

And then I woke up at 12PM and have been watching ever since, in the same timezone as the stream. c:
I've only just started watching now and honestly this game is f**king amazing dat banshee in SPHESS I think when I finally have my copy of Halo 4 in my hands I'll pass out from excitement. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 04:55:20 AM
It looks like my dad's DICK!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 05:10:02 AM
This is great (https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/431773_10100190226975807_406418439_n.jpg)  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 02, 2012, 05:10:43 AM
Oh my gods.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 05:18:36 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 05:10:02 AM
This is great https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/431773_10100190226975807_406418439_n.jpg  :laugh:
HAHAHA!  :laugh: :laugh:

Oh god, is that from the Respawn FB page comments section?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 05:22:35 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 05:18:36 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 05:10:02 AM
This is great https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/431773_10100190226975807_406418439_n.jpg  :laugh:
HAHAHA!  :laugh: :laugh:

Oh god, is that from the Respawn FB page comments section?
yup  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 05:24:25 AM
OH MY GOD, FLOOD DICK FACEBOOK PAGE:

https://www.facebook.com/FloodDick?ref=stream (https://www.facebook.com/FloodDick?ref=stream)

Flood Dick 'til I die.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 02, 2012, 05:32:44 AM
I got no f**kin' idea what's goin' on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 02, 2012, 05:41:42 AM
A couple hours ago they started describing the Flood spike to each other. One of them called it a Flood Dick. And then they went on a tirade about what it actually is. APL brought up a dick wrapped in bacon. Hilarity and madness ensued.

"I'd eat dick if it tasted like bacon! I mean, it's bacon!"

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 02, 2012, 12:36:24 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gULQ5GFIkcA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gULQ5GFIkcA#ws)

Another fantastic episode.

Spoiler
Damn it, I knew Silva wouldn't make it. :'(

The Hunters were done very well and their first apperance was a truly chilling moment.

Loved the scene where the Spartans took of their helmets and revealed themself as nothing more than kids.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 02, 2012, 01:58:57 PM
All in all a pretty darn good show.

Spoiler
MC totally Johnny Rico'd that hunter.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 02:20:53 PM
Yep, definitely an excellent finale.

Spoiler
Really looking forward to seeing what Laskey's role is going to be in Halo 4. If not in the main campaign, than in Spartan Ops.
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Definitely going to be getting FUD on Blu Ray. You know, in a lot of ways, I actually prefer this to a movie. If a big budget movie was made, they probably would have started over with the story, like all video game movies. This one, however, makes for an excellent addition to the Halo story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 02, 2012, 04:26:22 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Nov 02, 2012, 01:58:57 PM
All in all a pretty darn good show.

Spoiler
MC totally Johnny Rico'd that hunter.
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Haha. He sure and the heck did! Great finale!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 02, 2012, 04:54:44 PM
That was a good final episode, now roll on the Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2012, 06:48:20 PM
Just stumbled upon this. I had no clue that they added the ability to pass the ball in Grifball now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISKNidSkT4A#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISKNidSkT4A#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 02, 2012, 11:01:06 PM
Quote from: Laufey on Nov 02, 2012, 12:36:24 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gULQ5GFIkcA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gULQ5GFIkcA#ws)

Another fantastic episode.

Spoiler
Damn it, I knew Silva wouldn't make it. :'(

The Hunters were done very well and their first apperance was a truly chilling moment.

Loved the scene where the Spartans took of their helmets and revealed themself as nothing more than kids.
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Wonderful finale. Simply superb. Can't wait for Tuesday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:21:05 AM
McFarlane is putting out a statue based on the ending of Forward Unto Dawn:

SPOILERS FOR THE FINAL EPISODE:
Spoiler
http://store.spawn.com/products/Halo-%252d-Forward-Unto-Dawn-Resin-Statue.html (http://store.spawn.com/products/Halo-%252d-Forward-Unto-Dawn-Resin-Statue.html)
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So much money! But it looks beautiful!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:24:39 AM
Having just played this for a couple of hours i have to say i much prefer it over Reach.

Story wise i've only done one mission, so i can't say much on that regard, but just did one Spartan Ops mission, and i feel like i'm gonna put plenty of hours into that, and i can't remember if they had it in Reach, but i like how you can get Exp via local multiplayer as well as Solo SO mission.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:26:28 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:24:39 AM
Having just played this for a couple of hours i have to say i much prefer it over Reach.

Story wise i've only done one mission, so i can't say much on that regard, but just did one Spartan Ops mission, and i feel like i'm gonna put plenty of hours into that, and i can't remember if they had it in Reach, but i like how you can get Exp via local multiplayer as well as Solo SO mission.

Quote from: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:24:39 AM
Having just played this for a couple of hours i have to say i much prefer it over Reach.

Quote from: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:24:39 AM
Having just played this for a couple of hours

Quote from: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:24:39 AM
just played this

HOW!?! :o

Sorry, not gonna be jealous but... HOW!?! :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:28:31 AM
That would be telling, ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 03, 2012, 01:35:13 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:28:31 AM
That would be telling, ;)
A wise guy eh, I know how to deal with you.








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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 03, 2012, 01:36:53 AM
Stock Jacker medal gained!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:37:23 AM
Mwahaha! For the record before i get in trouble it is a legit copy,cos i work at Blockbuster i get to rent things out before they come out.

Also was the Flood MP matchtype in any other halos? I can't remember.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 03, 2012, 01:42:20 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:37:23 AM
Mwahaha! For the record before i get in trouble it is a legit copy,cos i work at Blockbuster i get to rent things out before they come out.

Also was the Flood MP matchtype in any other halos? I can't remember.
Just 3 and Reach but it was called Infection, watch out if you play online too the game is apparently banning people at random  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:43:37 AM
Wait, you're playing multiplayer before campaign!?! What is wrong with you, man!?! D:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:44:42 AM
Can't play online anyways, we're not allowed to with early rentals, plus the online MP is never something i spend plenty of time on, mainly just split-screen and co-op.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:43:37 AM
Wait, you're playing multiplayer before campaign!?! What is wrong with you, man!?! D:

I was trying the Spartan Ops, campaign is what tomorrow is for!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:45:58 AM
But Spartan Ops takes place six months after campaign :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:46:49 AM
This is why i should read up on stuff beforehand!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:48:21 AM
Well, since you were playing Spartan Ops, I actually have a question. How is it playing single player? I know the mode was based around multiplayer (like FIrefight in ODST and Reach), but is it doable/fun by yourself as well?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 03, 2012, 01:50:35 AM
That's something I've been wondering, too. I know it is it's own story, so if it's doable solo, I'd do that. Rather not have the Spartan Ops story be clouded over by people with mics, or ruined by betrayals and stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 03, 2012, 01:52:57 AM
I only did the very first mission, but it felt more like a co-op campaign mission than Firefight. More like things like MW3's Spec Ops mode, but less linear.

I enjoyed it on my own, as it still feels like a single player portion, but with most things it'll be better with co-op. The AI guy driving my warthog was useless!


Edit: Just saw the second post, its very much doable solo, you've got respawns but i dunno if they're limited, i died about 3-4 times.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 03, 2012, 02:54:30 AM
Looks like Halo brought all the nutjobs out of there hidey holes.  :laugh: 08:00 on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63GagyAAq04#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63GagyAAq04#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 03, 2012, 06:28:34 AM
Genius, absolute genius.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 03, 2012, 11:33:18 AM
I'm watching the Machimima livestream and....what?  :laugh: I turn it on, and there are 2 black guys talking about kool-aide.  :laugh:  This game looks stupid, though. Like, dumb....cause its so damn awesome!  :o :o

After watching it a little, I gotta say I'm gonna go with the Battle Rifle. Gorrram that gun is sex.

Also, how are so many people playing on LIVE so early?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:10:01 PM
Seems that work on Halo 5 has begun!

http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-720-has-halo-5-being-developed-for-it-now-says-343-industries (http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-720-has-halo-5-being-developed-for-it-now-says-343-industries)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 03, 2012, 01:15:29 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:10:01 PM
Seems that work on Halo 5 has begun!

http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-720-has-halo-5-being-developed-for-it-now-says-343-industries (http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-720-has-halo-5-being-developed-for-it-now-says-343-industries)

Oh, gosh! I hope they release it with the 720. That'd be one hell of a night. And, just think how its gonna look. The graphics in 4 are absolutely stunning. Just think what five will look like.  :o

Also, I think I might play a few games of Reach if anybody would like to join in.

The Halo 4 livestream is down.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:21:47 PM
I'm sure itll be for the 720. Whether it'll be a launch title is a completely different story. Launch title or not, I'm not going to bother purchasing the next XBox until Halo 5 is available.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 03, 2012, 01:22:54 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:21:47 PM
I'm sure itll be for the 720. Whether it'll be a launch title is a completely different story. Launch title or not, I'm not going to bother purchasing the next XBox until Halo 5 is available.

:D Yeah, that's what I mean, launch title with the 720. I couldn't think of the term "Launch title" though.  :laugh:

Wow, I picked a case of these up last night, and it brought back so many memories of Halo 3's launch. I absolutely loved the gamerfuel variant.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m922g8Y7Y31qzbz8uo1_500.jpg&hash=55216c98339768497f069c791327cc4f0961b75d)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 03, 2012, 08:40:27 PM
I seriously can't wait for Spartan Ops.  I can just see hours..days, weeks spent on this game. <3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 12:39:07 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 03, 2012, 08:40:27 PM
I seriously can't wait for Spartan Ops.  I can just see hours..days, weeks spent on this game. <3


Get that recording software ready!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 12:55:23 AM
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Consider it done
.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 12:57:31 AM
f**k yes!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 01:06:38 AM
I want this game right now ;-;
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 04, 2012, 01:49:18 AM
I watched Forward Unto Dawn for the first time tonight from start to finish.

... what is this liquid of joy that is leaking from my eyes?

It was... so awesome... and it feels awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 04, 2012, 02:13:19 AM
I don't thin I can take much more of the wait for halo 4 at this point.

It's tearing me apart..  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 04, 2012, 02:15:46 AM
Yes you can soldier. I'm waiting till Christmas voluntarily to play the awesome that is Halo 4.

Hold until relieved.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 03:25:42 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0c-3h2PQdU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0c-3h2PQdU#)

This...this music is just...


It's being used in one of my videos. Hands down.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 04, 2012, 04:57:14 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:10:01 PM
Seems that work on Halo 5 has begun!

http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-720-has-halo-5-being-developed-for-it-now-says-343-industries (http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-720-has-halo-5-being-developed-for-it-now-says-343-industries)
Absolutely fantastic. Really happy that they're jumping right into it with the new tech (which they're probably excited as hell to be using). Gonna be an awesome launch title for the next system... and yes, I'm certain it will be part of the new hardware.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 04, 2012, 04:58:59 AM
I really hope that it is indeed a launch title...I think its a safe assumption that it will be, but on the other hand, Halo 3 wasn't, so you never know.

On the off chance it isn't, I'll probably old off on a new XBox until Halo 5 so I can save money and get the bundle pack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 04, 2012, 05:04:56 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 03, 2012, 01:10:01 PM
Seems that work on Halo 5 has begun!

http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-720-has-halo-5-being-developed-for-it-now-says-343-industries (http://www.examiner.com/article/xbox-720-has-halo-5-being-developed-for-it-now-says-343-industries)
Oh god I hope the next box has some great hardware so we can get some big huge epic battles, like the double scarab part in 3 on steroids.


Was playing some reach while ago and a friend told me to check his friend list, course some guy on there is playing Halo 4 and of course he was from france  ::)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 04, 2012, 05:08:33 AM
I have one on my friend list as well. Not even sure who the person is (I accept anyone...really need to clean that list out one of these days). Needless to say, it makes me jealous :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 04, 2012, 05:24:42 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 03:25:42 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0c-3h2PQdU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0c-3h2PQdU#)

This...this music is just...


It's being used in one of my videos. Hands down.
That was good stuff, ended a bit abruptly though, hopefully my ost arrives on monday so I give all these remixes a listen.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 04, 2012, 05:08:33 AM
I have one on my friend list as well. Not even sure who the person is (I accept anyone...really need to clean that list out one of these days). Needless to say, it makes me jealous :P
....
It's like the entire world has got Halo 4 just makes me :(, ah well back to the stream.

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/11/4294-people-already-playing-halo-4/ (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/11/4294-people-already-playing-halo-4/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 04, 2012, 01:07:59 PM
The dreams have started! Friday can't get here soon enough!

Also, I can seem to watch the stream anymore. Says an error has occurred.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 04:13:02 PM
I can't wait to destroy all of you on multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 04:41:43 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 04:13:02 PM
I can't wait to destroy all of you on multiplayer.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 04:55:14 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 04:41:43 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 04:13:02 PM
I can't wait to destroy all of you on multiplayer.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 04, 2012, 05:01:54 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 04:55:14 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 04:41:43 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 04:13:02 PM
I can't wait to destroy all of you on multiplayer.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 05:17:09 PM
http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563 (http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563)

9.8/10

DAM
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 05:22:32 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 05:17:09 PM
http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563 (http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563)

9.8/10

DAM


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I NEED A SPARTAN OPS TEAM NAOW!!!11
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 05:22:32 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 05:17:09 PM
http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563 (http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563)

9.8/10

DAM


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I NEED A SPARTAN OPS TEAM NAOW!!!11


I'll be ready later in the week!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 07:50:03 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 05:22:32 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 05:17:09 PM
http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563 (http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563)

9.8/10

DAM


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I NEED A SPARTAN OPS TEAM NAOW!!!11


I'll be ready later in the week!

You going to blast through the campaign first, amigo?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 10:08:45 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 07:50:03 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 05:58:50 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 05:22:32 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 04, 2012, 05:17:09 PM
http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563 (http://www.ign.com/games/halo-4/xbox-360-110563)

9.8/10

DAM


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I NEED A SPARTAN OPS TEAM NAOW!!!11


I'll be ready later in the week!

You going to blast through the campaign first, amigo?


Yep, my brother and I always ready arms and go through kicking intergalactic ass together, then it's off to our separate ways.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 10:12:19 PM
Just let me know when you want to start blowing shit up.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 10:30:19 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 10:12:19 PM
Just let me know when you want to start blowing shit up.


Such beauty in that sentence.


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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Nov 04, 2012, 10:57:24 PM
Monday night midnight Launch, bring it!  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 10:58:36 PM
Quote from: Razz on Nov 04, 2012, 10:57:24 PM
Monday night midnight Launch, bring it!  8)


I'll be going to sleep right after I pick it up, f**king school having to make me wake up at 4AM!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 11:07:59 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 10:30:19 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 04, 2012, 10:12:19 PM
Just let me know when you want to start blowing shit up.


Such beauty in that sentence.


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_mb2e2rG6zz1r3v9cgo5_r1_250.gif


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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 04, 2012, 11:08:26 PM
Just finished another playthrough of Halo 3.

The flood were kicking my ass all over the place, but pure rage finally got me through it.


I am now ready for Halo 4. Bring it on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 11:12:30 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 04, 2012, 11:08:26 PM
Just finished another playthrough of Halo 3.

The flood were kicking my ass all over the place, but pure rage finally got me through it.


I am now ready for Halo 4. Bring it on.


OH SHIT!!! I f**king forgot to play all the damn Halo Games in chronological order!!!!

f**k!!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 05, 2012, 12:27:41 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 04, 2012, 11:08:26 PM
Just finished another playthrough of Halo 3.

I don't think I'm going to have enough time to finish 3 by Tuesday... :(

And to think I did all of CEA and 2...I have to get this exam done do I can play me mah Haloz!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:29:56 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 11:12:30 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 04, 2012, 11:08:26 PM
Just finished another playthrough of Halo 3.

The flood were kicking my ass all over the place, but pure rage finally got me through it.


I am now ready for Halo 4. Bring it on.


OH SHIT!!! I f**king forgot to play all the damn Halo Games in chronological order!!!!

f**k!!!!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages3.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20110313211944%2Fgralleo%2Fimages%2Fe%2Fec%2FHyper_fat_kid.gif&hash=3cc7f36600bafa6e5a6d5e31c223af46931e093a)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:30:51 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:29:56 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 11:12:30 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 04, 2012, 11:08:26 PM
Just finished another playthrough of Halo 3.

The flood were kicking my ass all over the place, but pure rage finally got me through it.


I am now ready for Halo 4. Bring it on.


OH SHIT!!! I f**king forgot to play all the damn Halo Games in chronological order!!!!

f**k!!!!

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110313211944/gralleo/images/e/ec/Hyper_fat_kid.gif

Dude. Wtf is that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:32:33 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:30:51 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:29:56 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2012, 11:12:30 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 04, 2012, 11:08:26 PM
Just finished another playthrough of Halo 3.

The flood were kicking my ass all over the place, but pure rage finally got me through it.


I am now ready for Halo 4. Bring it on.


OH SHIT!!! I f**king forgot to play all the damn Halo Games in chronological order!!!!

f**k!!!!

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110313211944/gralleo/images/e/ec/Hyper_fat_kid.gif

Dude. Wtf is that.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi0.kym-cdn.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2Foriginal%2F000%2F030%2F110%2Fjessicamaury1.jpg%3F1318992465&hash=39f771a302e568aeb4ab8b220540b64dc95a9695)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:33:48 AM
...f**k.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:35:18 AM
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:36:29 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:35:18 AM
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcn0vhRaXc1rv0soro1_500.gif

I don't understand.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:37:17 AM
I don't think he does either.

In other news: When we play competitive; you're all going to die.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:38:49 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:37:17 AM
I don't think he does either.

In other news: When we play competitive; you're all going to die.

No. Just no. Get the f**k outta my Halo thread Sweeper.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:40:16 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:37:17 AM
I don't think he does either.

In other news: When we play competitive; you're all going to die.

:-\

Spoiler
I'm gonna f**king murder you.
[close]

:laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 05, 2012, 05:40:55 AM
In other news, when we play competitive, Aspie Sucks.

When we play cooperative, Aspie Sucks.

When we forge, Aspie Sucks.

When we go into the theater, Aspie Sucks.

And when he plays single player, Aspie Sucks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:42:41 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 05, 2012, 05:40:55 AM
In other news, when we play competitive, Aspie Sucks.

When we play cooperative, Aspie Sucks.

When we forge, Aspie Sucks.

When we go into the theater, Aspie Sucks.

And when he plays single player, Aspie Sucks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc5OZVvD4Jo# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fc5OZVvD4Jo#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:43:39 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:38:49 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:37:17 AM
I don't think he does either.

In other news: When we play competitive; you're all going to die.

No. Just no. Get the f**k outta my Halo thread Sweeper.
As you wish...

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:44:10 AM
This is gonna be good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:49:01 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:43:39 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:38:49 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:37:17 AM
I don't think he does either.

In other news: When we play competitive; you're all going to die.

No. Just no. Get the f**k outta my Halo thread Sweeper.
As you wish...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/The_King14/miri.gif

...you plotting bastard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 05, 2012, 06:18:14 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:35:18 AM
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcn0vhRaXc1rv0soro1_500.gif


You've lost all control!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 05, 2012, 06:19:24 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:43:39 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 05, 2012, 05:38:49 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:37:17 AM
I don't think he does either.

In other news: When we play competitive; you're all going to die.

No. Just no. Get the f**k outta my Halo thread Sweeper.
As you wish...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h239/The_King14/miri.gif

I like where this is going.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 06:31:47 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 05, 2012, 06:18:14 AM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 05:35:18 AM
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcn0vhRaXc1rv0soro1_500.gif


You've lost all control!!!
They call me crazy
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 05, 2012, 06:35:02 AM
It sucks that I have no money to buy Halo 4 and everyone is going to be playing it on the first day. I know there is going to people spamming spoilers on facebook.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 05, 2012, 06:46:40 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Nov 05, 2012, 06:35:02 AM
It sucks that I have no money to buy Halo 4 and everyone is going to be playing it on the first day. I know there is going to people spamming spoilers on facebook.
And here tooI bet :p
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 05, 2012, 06:47:43 AM
At least here we'll have spoiler tags.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 05, 2012, 11:10:48 AM
I tried, I went down to crapstop and tried the old give them your preorder receipt so they think the game is out, didn't work, now I got to wait until 9am tomorrow to get this, hope you all have fun when ye get the game tonight
Spoiler
not  :P
Spoiler
joking  :laugh:
Spoiler
or am I....
[close]
[close]
[close]

Also apparently the new waypoint is out, gotta delete the old one to install it.

Just downloaded it, it is very very nice.

This mothaf**ka just came in the post, dat everything.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 05, 2012, 01:44:55 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 05, 2012, 05:37:17 AM
I don't think he does either.

In other news: When we play competitive; you're all going to die.

But, but.... I don't want to fight against my Spartan brothers.  :(

About to finish the fight with my boi coolbreeze!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 05, 2012, 03:24:29 PM
The waypoint website also got a new sweet upgrade, look at all them players.
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/playlists (https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/playlists)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=homRxrWLFAM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=homRxrWLFAM#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Nov 05, 2012, 09:36:58 PM
Just got myself an Xbox and a cracked one at that.Guess I'll be hitting up Halo 4 and adding some of you guys.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 05, 2012, 09:58:24 PM
V A K A R 1 A N

Hit me up if you want.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Nov 05, 2012, 10:00:47 PM
Well I have to get online credit so I'll add you when I get it sorted.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 05, 2012, 10:02:30 PM
I have a few friends who have cracked Xbox's as far as im aware they don't pay for Gold, they have some way about it. I'll get back to you on that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 05, 2012, 11:01:07 PM
My God, we're so close.

So close....


And the finale for the Red vs Blue season 10 is tonight, too.

This is a good week for Halo fans.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Nov 05, 2012, 11:21:22 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 05, 2012, 10:02:30 PM
I have a few friends who have cracked Xbox's as far as im aware they don't pay for Gold, they have some way about it. I'll get back to you on that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaA2eKABuEE# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaA2eKABuEE#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 06, 2012, 12:34:12 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9IJff64R-U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9IJff64R-U#ws)

                                                         Mother of God it's beautiful....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 06, 2012, 12:54:43 AM
Tomorrow. Tomorrow. Jesus, it just snuck up on me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 06, 2012, 01:20:25 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 06, 2012, 12:34:12 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9IJff64R-U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9IJff64R-U#ws)

                                                         Mother of God it's beautiful....
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 06, 2012, 01:50:04 AM
Lol, y'all are so toast.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 06, 2012, 01:55:02 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 06, 2012, 01:50:04 AM
Lol, y'all are so toast.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 06, 2012, 01:59:41 AM
Finally! It's mine at last!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 06, 2012, 02:09:39 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 06, 2012, 01:50:04 AM
Lol, y'all are so toast.
Uhuh.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi970.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae185%2FCaihn%2FMassEffect2%2520Screenshots%2520HQ%2FMiranda%2520Lawson%2FConversation%25202%2FMiranda_conv2_08.jpg&hash=ff27dbcbd01a591cdc6f9de7d5bf9628c574a998)

Yup.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 06, 2012, 02:17:02 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 06, 2012, 02:09:39 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 06, 2012, 01:50:04 AM
Lol, y'all are so toast.
Uhuh.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi970.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae185%2FCaihn%2FMassEffect2%2520Screenshots%2520HQ%2FMiranda%2520Lawson%2FConversation%25202%2FMiranda_conv2_08.jpg&hash=ff27dbcbd01a591cdc6f9de7d5bf9628c574a998)

Yup.

God dammit, stop that shit Sweeper.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 04:50:37 AM
God damn, Is Legendary on Solo a bitch.

At least it wouldnt be so bad if now for all the f**king fuel rod guns!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 06, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 04:50:37 AM
God damn, Is Legendary on Solo a bitch.

At least it wouldnt be so bad if now for all the f**king fuel rod guns!


I can't wait to be punished so f**king hard on this difficulty setting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 06, 2012, 04:57:13 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 06, 2012, 01:50:04 AM
Lol, y'all are so toast.

Nope, they say you are what you eat right? I'm an apple/chicken hybrid.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 04:59:18 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 06, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 04:50:37 AM
God damn, Is Legendary on Solo a bitch.

At least it wouldnt be so bad if now for all the f**king fuel rod guns!


I can't wait to be punished so f**king hard on this difficulty setting.

I can't remember 3 or Reach being even half as hard as this, took me two hours to do the 2nd mission!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 06, 2012, 05:05:52 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 04:59:18 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 06, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 04:50:37 AM
God damn, Is Legendary on Solo a bitch.

At least it wouldnt be so bad if now for all the f**king fuel rod guns!


I can't wait to be punished so f**king hard on this difficulty setting.

I can't remember 3 or Reach being even half as hard as this, took me two hours to do the 2nd mission!


Omg, this sounds f**king awesome. Did you have to resort to rage in order to pass the 2nd mission?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 05:08:36 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 06, 2012, 05:05:52 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 04:59:18 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 06, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 04:50:37 AM
God damn, Is Legendary on Solo a bitch.

At least it wouldnt be so bad if now for all the f**king fuel rod guns!


I can't wait to be punished so f**king hard on this difficulty setting.

I can't remember 3 or Reach being even half as hard as this, took me two hours to do the 2nd mission!


Omg, this sounds f**king awesome. Did you have to resort to rage in order to pass the 2nd mission?

Nearly, but i'd never turn to the dark side. Patience, and planning were my true allies.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 06, 2012, 05:10:23 AM
I always let the dark side take over, it's when running and gunning actually f**king works (somehow).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 06, 2012, 05:13:00 AM
So, just found out my brother isn't interested in getting 4. Guess I'm paying for the whole thing.

Main problem is I don't have an easy way to get to the store tomorrow. Fingers crossed there's a car free at some point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 05:17:54 AM
Ya got legs, don't ya?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 06, 2012, 05:20:12 AM
It's quite cold outside, everything's covered in ice and snow, and the closest store is a fair distance away. If it was summer, I could bike, no problem. Winter, eh... it complicates things.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 06, 2012, 05:22:30 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 06, 2012, 04:53:26 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 04:50:37 AM
God damn, Is Legendary on Solo a bitch.

At least it wouldnt be so bad if now for all the f**king fuel rod guns!


I can't wait to be punished so f**king hard on this difficulty setting.

lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 06, 2012, 05:23:07 AM
I'll be leaving soon...good god am I going to be f**king tired when I get home because I'll have 4 hours of sleep and I'll only get home at 5PM, and then I need to leave to go vote...gah, I won't play this game until 6PM!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 06, 2012, 05:24:15 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 06, 2012, 05:20:12 AM
It's quite cold outside, everything's covered in ice and snow, and the closest store a fair distance away. If it was summer, I could bike, no problem. Winter, eh... it complicates things.

Depends how much you want the game, do you risk the cold and frost, in return for EVERLASTING GLORY!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 06, 2012, 05:25:17 AM
Years from now, I'll look back, and ask if it was worth losing a toe to frostbite.

And I will answer yes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 06, 2012, 09:28:32 AM
Played Campaign and some Multiplayer. It's just so fun, it looks great and is streets ahead of Halo Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 06, 2012, 09:48:25 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F25.media.tumblr.com%2Ftumblr_m2dh5wUhs81r9aq6so1_400.jpg&hash=9c77a296bd5d12fb1b8fb4283e4d254c29a254c3)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 06, 2012, 09:51:45 AM
This Halo 4 advertisement has been brought to you by Hawthorne Wipes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN1trwnxBhU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN1trwnxBhU#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 06, 2012, 10:01:37 AM
Got it finally, screw heroic legendary here I come.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 06, 2012, 11:25:37 AM
Played the first few missions with a brother. Is it me, or is every second mission "Go do X (usually 3) iterations of [action] so we can move onto the next thing!" Destroying generators, redirecting power, etc.

Actually digging it a lot more than I thought I would. I didn't think I wasn't going to like it, I just didn't think I was going to like it this much. I only stopped playing to ensure I'd actually go to bed at some point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 06, 2012, 12:06:10 PM
I'm probably going to head off in a few hours and get this. Very, very excited ;D

Also, I'm very glad to hear everyone is liking it so far!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 06, 2012, 03:53:24 PM
Can someone please call my work and let them know I'm still feeling sick? A couple of more days should work.

Love it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 06, 2012, 05:10:00 PM
It's finally here, in my hands...


The time has come.....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 06, 2012, 08:10:55 PM
I've just finished it, dear lord that ending brought a damn tear to my eye, I can't even imagine where Halo 5 will go.
The legendary cutscene after the credits is well worth it
Spoiler
Didact may still be alive, maybe, he narrates it anyway, MAIN reason to get it though
Spoiler
you get to see John take off his helmet, only see his eyes though
[close]
[close]

All in all the game was amazing I can't thank 343 enough for it, just damn amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Nov 06, 2012, 09:20:08 PM
I was playing multi-player at my buddy's house today, and it's great. I really like it. Especially the oribital weapon drops you can do. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 06, 2012, 09:30:04 PM
IT IS IN MY HANDS



















and so is my penor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Byohzrd on Nov 06, 2012, 10:50:28 PM
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
whadddup.

Couldn't wait to jump into multiplayer, played the first level of the campaign, going to finish it asap.

Anyone know how the armor unlocks, mainly mkVI and Locus? I can't seem to find anything on their unlocks, but it seems most of the other armor is by commendation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 06, 2012, 10:59:32 PM
This game...

This f**king game...

Holy f**k... It's like.. It's like..... Holy f**k...

I would post "This game makes my dick ROCK HARD"

But it's so much more than that.


This may be the best game I have played. Ever. It's so good.

Spoiler
FLYING A PELICAN, HOLY f**k. HOLY. f**k. YES. JUST YES.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 06, 2012, 11:07:43 PM
I could get Halo 4, but I promised myself that the huge chunk of free money I recently just got would all be put towards paying off loans for college.

So I still won't have it till I earn it... or I get it for Christmas...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 12:20:40 AM
I just finished the campaign...

WOW.

It was absolutely amazing.

EDIT: Halo Cryptum and Halo 4 spoilers:

Spoiler
So in Cryptum, at the end, the Didact technically dies and is reborn in Bornstellar. I haven't read Primordium, so I don't know why the Didact was 'evil' in this game, but anyone else think the mutation that the Librarian put John through gave him a bit of the Didact's essence (like what happened with Bornstellar)? Chief is obviously more than the average human (well, more than the average Spartan :P) by the time the game ends.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 07, 2012, 12:33:09 AM
Is anyone else in love with the main menu music? I get a huge prometheus/The Mist vibe from it, and I love it.

Quote from: Byohzrd on Nov 06, 2012, 10:50:28 PM
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
whadddup.

Couldn't wait to jump into multiplayer, played the first level of the campaign, going to finish it asap.

Anyone know how the armor unlocks, mainly mkVI and Locus? I can't seem to find anything on their unlocks, but it seems most of the other armor is by commendation.

Mark VI is unlocked by beating Campaign on legendary if I'm not mistaken. No clue how to unlock Locus. I want to say that it's preorder only, but I hope im wrong.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 01:17:45 AM
How the heck did you guys finish the campaign so early? It just came out. Also, I'm hearing rumors this doesn't come with an instruction manual, is that true?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 01:20:32 AM
I'm dying to give Spartan Ops and War Games a try, but unfortunately don't think I'm going to be able to tonight.

Still, that campaign....that amazing campaign! ;D I have to say, though, maybe its just me being terrible, but some parts got really hard :P

Tons of HUGE spoilers below (and my thoughts, blah blah blah):

Spoiler
The Didact's first reveal was awe inspiring :o

The Librarian's scene was really great as well, and gave a ton of awesome backstory (I don't know how much of that was covered in Glasslands/Primordium/Thursday War, but it was great). The revelation about the Prometheans being humans destroyed by the Composer was especially awesome!

I was a bit upset that nothing was ever said about Sentinels in the time leading to this game, so when i saw them, I was very very excited. And when I learned that they were the Librarian's, well...that just made it even better! ;D

The scene with Chief, Cortana, Laskey, and Del Rio on the Infinity was awesome. I wanted to cheer for John as he told Del Rio off. I loved seeing him go against orders like that. And seeing John and Laskey reunited was really cool as well, especially at the end on the observation deck.

I was genuinely surprised when the Storm and the Prometheans started working together. I kind of wish that they went a bit more into detail about that, actually. I'm assuming that the Didact made a deal with the Storm, and since they worship Forerunner, were more than happy to comply.

I was not expecting to see a Halo ring at all, so getting a glimpse at Installation 03 was really cool.

And that ending...Cortana...Chief...everything...I wanted to cry... :'(

The after credits scene...guess Didact is still kicking. But like I said in the previous post, maybe he just lives on through the Chief as a result of the Librarian's mutation.
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So yeah, I absolutely loved this game! ;D I'm already dying for Halo 5 (hopefully with Flood and the Arbiter/human allied Covenant).

Halo 4 was absolutely amazing, and I can't wait to try out the other game modes either tonight or tomorrow.

Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 01:17:45 AM
How the heck did you guys finish the campaign so early? It just came out. Also, I'm hearing rumors this doesn't come with an instruction manual, is that true?

Played all day, man 8)

And unfortunately yeah, no manual.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 07, 2012, 01:59:46 AM
HOLY f**k I'M ON THE MISSION 'RECLAIMER' RIGHT NOW WITH THE
Spoiler
MAMMOTH AND THE MASSIVE BATTLES FSDAUIGESD;FGDWorifhewgthwiupdfgewhfwEF
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EWREIURFGEWIPFEUWVFLUDYUGFyeigfEFUGAOG~~~
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 02:31:20 AM
Just picked up the game. Can't wait to get in there and Finish the Fight... again.

Well, start the fight... a new one... to finish it later, with the other games....

I'm just ready to play, damnit!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 02:32:31 AM
I am f**king ready for Spartan Ops!!!

Monday, Wednesday - Available from 11AM to 5:30PM

Friday - Available all morning until 5:30PM

SPartan Ops, or multi-player...just message and I'll be there.

Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 01:17:45 AM
How the heck did you guys finish the campaign so early? It just came out. Also, I'm hearing rumors this doesn't come with an instruction manual, is that true?


It was about time a game did this, and yes. This marks the first time I have ever seen a game without a manual. AC Games have been wasting paper by only having two pages for their manuals, and it's time Halo said "to hell with it!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 07, 2012, 02:40:57 AM
Lucky, get to play awesome video games all day while I gotta work my butt off in college and in the cold and wet streams and mud (less than 2 degress Celcius outside). Not that I'm complaining, one is just warmer and 20% cooler than the other.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 02:46:13 AM
As long as I'm here, have any of you peeps played Spartan Ops yet? Because I want to know if you get EXP. points for playing it or not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 02:55:00 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 02:32:31 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 01:17:45 AM
How the heck did you guys finish the campaign so early? It just came out. Also, I'm hearing rumors this doesn't come with an instruction manual, is that true?


It was about time a game did this, and yes. This marks the first time I have ever seen a game without a manual. AC Games have been wasting paper by only having two pages for their manuals, and it's time Halo said "to hell with it!"

Didn't Batman: Arkham city and Asylum not have instructional manuals too?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Nov 07, 2012, 02:56:40 AM
Res 6 didn't have one either. If it means they're being eco-friendly, but all means continue to do it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 02:57:01 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 02:55:00 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 02:32:31 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 01:17:45 AM
How the heck did you guys finish the campaign so early? It just came out. Also, I'm hearing rumors this doesn't come with an instruction manual, is that true?


It was about time a game did this, and yes. This marks the first time I have ever seen a game without a manual. AC Games have been wasting paper by only having two pages for their manuals, and it's time Halo said "to hell with it!"

Didn't Batman: Arkham city and Asylum not have instructional manuals too?


I can't recall lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 02:58:22 AM
Quote from: First Blood on Nov 07, 2012, 02:56:40 AM
Res 6 didn't have one either. If it means they're being eco-friendly, but all means continue to do it.

Yeah, I think all games are moving away from it. Halo Reach (2010) had a standard manual, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary (2011) had a very slim manual, and now Halo 4 (2012) has no manual. Guess that's just the way things are now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 03:02:57 AM
Being "eco friendly" yes, First Blood you may be correct. Besides, I'm with ShadowPred, the game studios are prolly thinking "f**k it gamers, you've had 10 years of FPS experience, no manual for you!" and they'll leave us on our own.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 03:05:35 AM
It actually took me a long time to get used to crouch being the B button. Its always been the left stick in Halo :D

Also, that campaign, its still in my mind....and its awesome 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 07, 2012, 03:08:10 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 02:46:13 AM
As long as I'm here, have any of you peeps played Spartan Ops yet? Because I want to know if you get EXP. points for playing it or not.

Get exp from everything in 4
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 03:09:12 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 03:02:57 AM
Being "eco friendly" yes, First Blood you may be correct. Besides, I'm with ShadowPred, the game studios are prolly thinking "f**k it gamers, you've had 10 years of FPS experience, no manual for you!" and they'll leave us on our own.


You got me all wrong Grimes. I am all FOR manuals. Love to read them all the time. And it;s far better to learn the button layouts rather than seeing them on screen as the game holds your hand by telling you where your fingers should be pressing.



Quote from: Dachande on Nov 07, 2012, 03:08:10 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 02:46:13 AM
As long as I'm here, have any of you peeps played Spartan Ops yet? Because I want to know if you get EXP. points for playing it or not.

Get exp from everything in 4


Campaign too? Didn't notice that at all, guess I should make a note of where my EXP stands then play a few missions and see the difference.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 07, 2012, 03:18:43 AM
Just beat campaign.

Spoiler
That ending was great. I have one complaint though. I wish we had gotten an actual boss battle with The Didact. Super badass villain, dies cause he pretty much tripped off his own bridge...Wellthen...

Though if he is alive in the later ones, like some people think, there may still be hope for that battle I want.
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Time to move on to Spartan Ops and multiplayer. Aww yeah.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 03:23:16 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 07, 2012, 03:18:43 AM
Just beat campaign.

Spoiler
That ending was great. I have one complaint though. I wish we had gotten an actual boss battle with The Didact. Super badass villain, dies cause he pretty much tripped off his own bridge...Wellthen...

Though if he is alive in the later ones, like some people think, there may still be hope for that battle I want.
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Time to move on to Spartan Ops and multiplayer. Aww yeah.

Did you watch after the credits, by any chance?

Also
Spoiler
I didn't mind his "death", if it was indeed a death. But I bet he'll be back in some form or another.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 03:44:18 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 03:09:12 AM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 03:02:57 AM
Being "eco friendly" yes, First Blood you may be correct. Besides, I'm with ShadowPred, the game studios are prolly thinking "f**k it gamers, you've had 10 years of FPS experience, no manual for you!" and they'll leave us on our own.


You got me all wrong Grimes. I am all FOR manuals. Love to read them all the time. And it;s far better to learn the button layouts rather than seeing them on screen as the game holds your hand by telling you where your fingers should be pressing.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I love manuals too. My favorite have to be for Halo 2 Limited Edition, and Fallout 3. Those really big thick booklets are the best.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 07, 2012, 03:49:02 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 03:09:12 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 07, 2012, 03:08:10 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 02:46:13 AM
As long as I'm here, have any of you peeps played Spartan Ops yet? Because I want to know if you get EXP. points for playing it or not.

Get exp from everything in 4


Campaign too? Didn't notice that at all, guess I should make a note of where my EXP stands then play a few missions and see the difference.

Im fairly certain you get some in campaign, unless im just thinking of the challenges.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 04:25:24 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 07, 2012, 03:49:02 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 03:09:12 AM
Quote from: Dachande on Nov 07, 2012, 03:08:10 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 02:46:13 AM
As long as I'm here, have any of you peeps played Spartan Ops yet? Because I want to know if you get EXP. points for playing it or not.

Get exp from everything in 4


Campaign too? Didn't notice that at all, guess I should make a note of where my EXP stands then play a few missions and see the difference.

Im fairly certain you get some in campaign, unless im just thinking of the challenges.


Well either way I am just gonna go insane for the EVA helmet. Seems you just have to keep busting out ordinance drops. No problem, that helmet is as good as mine!

Oh, and Jennifer Hale was the best thing about this game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 07, 2012, 05:19:10 AM
Jesus... I was skeptical, but that was the perfect ending for the first entry of the Reclaimer Trilogy. I've got a couple thoughts on where things could be headed.

Spoiler
Overall, the presentation of the story was absolutely fantastic. I love how it balanced relating to such a personal feeling when managing to also feel so massive in scope and boundlessly epic. They really did reinject the dire importance of the Chief's actions to protect humanity again and how they did it actually felt fresh... and truly threatening. Of course, with everything that he saved in the end, it was Cortana that he had to let go of.....  :'(

I loved their final scene, it was incredibly touching, and seeing those glimmers of emotion start to break through with John were incredibly rewarding and well-placed. They seriously are deconstructing him now, and they're doing it in perfect fashion, starting with having him talk from inside the helmet. Now he can be identified with, and it just makes his story all the more tragic.

I absolutely... love it.

PS- On the side of 'perfect' is also the amount of things left unanswered; it's all intrigue driven and free of frustration. That's a pretty masterful accomplishment, and it gives me a lot of faith for the writer/developers to carry on with it in the future installments.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 05:23:24 AM
Awesome, glad you loved it Sweeps. Certainly a complete 180 from last year's E3 :D

Halo 4 was a truly excellent campaign experience.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 05:25:45 AM
The entire post-climax was great. Those scenes with Chief all the way through the damn epilogue gave me goosebumps. To be honest, it was really f**king good to actually see and feel the Chief's humanity actually presenting itself in a way that it never has before. There was more "life" to him in this game than in any other he has been a part of.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 07, 2012, 05:28:31 AM
Since I won't be playing this for a while, I just have one question...

Does Cortana make it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 05:32:13 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Nov 07, 2012, 05:28:31 AM
Since I won't be playing this for a while, I just have one question...

Does Cortana make it?


Just a video from another game, but I think it warranted a spoiler tag.

Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4u1zJNzrXk
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 05:39:33 AM
Quote from: Laufey on Nov 07, 2012, 05:28:31 AM
Since I won't be playing this for a while, I just have one question...

Does Cortana make it?

Spoiler
:'(
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Also, did you end up getting your XBox?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 07, 2012, 05:45:02 AM
Yup, won't be getting Live or Halo 4 until December though. This month I will be spending my money on Christmas gifts instead.

Spoiler
Lousy f**king Christmas. How I hate you!
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 05:49:29 AM
Ahh, cool. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it once you get your hands on it.

I gotta do Christmas shopping myself, actually... I can procrastinate a few more weeks, at least. I'm good at putting things off :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:34:40 AM
Jesus, how have so many people beat it already? I haven't even finished the second mission. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:36:16 AM
The one thing I hated about this game, is that in my playthrough it was just so f**king chaotic. Prometheans were just shooting you from every f**king direction, it was just crazy. I can't even imagine how insane this is going to be when I play it on Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:37:45 AM
Yeah, so far, from what I've played, this is one of the toughest Halo games yet.

Also, haven't mentioned it yet, but I'm f**king loving the soundtrack so far. Invokes many of the primeval Halo themes, yet is still its own thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:39:36 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:37:45 AM
Yeah, so far, from what I've played, this is one of the toughest Halo games yet.

Also, haven't mentioned it yet, but I'm f**king loving the soundtrack so far. Invokes many of the primeval Halo themes, yet is still its own thing.


I'm sure that like me, you'll only die because of some cheap things. That's IF you're playing it on Normal. Anything higher and you're basically asking for punishment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:40:24 AM
First playthrough is always Heroic.

Always.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:43:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:40:24 AM
First playthrough is always Heroic.

Always.


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_mc20k4OjPy1qcoodmo1_400.gif&hash=33e36790b33ce61b711ffe3c884c318bbba2a482)


Godspeed, SpaceMarines...GODSPEED.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:44:19 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:43:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:40:24 AM
First playthrough is always Heroic.

Always.


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_mc20k4OjPy1qcoodmo1_400.gif


Godspeed, SpaceMarines...GODSPEED.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAcEfmC3-OA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAcEfmC3-OA#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 07, 2012, 06:46:18 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:36:16 AM
The one thing I hated about this game, is that in my playthrough it was just so f**king chaotic. Prometheans were just shooting you from every f**king direction, it was just crazy. I can't even imagine how insane this is going to be when I play it on Legendary.
It can get a bit tough but unlike some of the previous Halo's pretty much every weapon is useful in this so grabbing any anything close to hand can get you through, cept for those forerunner grenades they're absolutely useless.

Played the spartan ops missions and it's a bit, ehhh, the missions themselves are fun but it's a bit confusing when the opening cutscene is all about team Majestic and then you only play as them for 1 mission, like why  ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:47:22 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:44:19 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:43:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:40:24 AM
First playthrough is always Heroic.

Always.


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_mc20k4OjPy1qcoodmo1_400.gif


Godspeed, SpaceMarines...GODSPEED.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAcEfmC3-OA# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAcEfmC3-OA#)


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_lz5x5y8CXr1qgovg0o7_250.gif&hash=b0b2ff0d93cb0ba214494d90b9c2c8e11114763d)

Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 07, 2012, 06:46:18 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:36:16 AM
The one thing I hated about this game, is that in my playthrough it was just so f**king chaotic. Prometheans were just shooting you from every f**king direction, it was just crazy. I can't even imagine how insane this is going to be when I play it on Legendary.
It can get a bit tough but unlike some of the previous Halo's pretty much every weapon is useful in this so grabbing any anything close to hand can get you through, cept for those forerunner grenades they're absolutely useless.

Played the spartan ops missions and it's a bit, ehhh, the missions themselves are fun but it's a bit confusing when the opening cutscene is all about team Majestic and then you only play as them for 1 mission, like why  ???


Wait, so does your custom armored spartan ever actually show up when playing Spartan Ops?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 07, 2012, 07:46:56 AM
Just finished the game. What an ending  :(

Suffice it to say, Halo 4 has surpassed all of my expectations, and delivered easily the best Halo story yet. I need Halo 5, now. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 07, 2012, 10:03:28 AM
I am Halo 2-level good at multiplayer; there's no room for modesty. My Agile Operative/Assassin loadout is working just as planned-- night-night, Aspie.

Your neck belongs to Emerson.  :)

Wait, wait, wait, have I mentioned this game is f**king incredible yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Nov 07, 2012, 12:22:37 PM
So there's no PC version in development it seems. This sucks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 07, 2012, 12:56:17 PM
Not that it was much of a surprise.
There hasn't been a PC Halo game since 2, has there?


Also, one thing I'm expecting the next games to address-

Spoiler
The San 'Shyuum, or Prophets. What the hell happened to them, did they all just go into hiding? An entire species?
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 01:01:53 PM
Spoiler
By the time of the maintrilogy, there were very few Prophets left, right? I'm assumingthat, after the war ended, they went into hiding for their own protection. Maybe they're forging new alliances and will pop up again, who knows?

I just hope we get to see thehuman allied Covenant next time.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Nov 07, 2012, 02:57:57 PM
Who got the legendary ending.


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fb.vimeocdn.com%2Fts%2F237%2F021%2F237021205_640.jpg&hash=90e246a4800adfa3fce5334e55088f21dd5055bf)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 03:04:31 PM
Quote from: Effectz on Nov 07, 2012, 02:57:57 PM
Who got the legendary ending.


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fb.vimeocdn.com%2Fts%2F237%2F021%2F237021205_640.jpg&hash=90e246a4800adfa3fce5334e55088f21dd5055bf)

I didn't, but I think I read what it is.

Spoiler
When Chief takes off his helmet at the end, they show his eyes or something, right?

I played on normal (which was hard enough :P ) and the screen goes black as he's lifting the helmet.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 07, 2012, 05:18:43 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:47:22 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 07, 2012, 06:46:18 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:36:16 AM
The one thing I hated about this game, is that in my playthrough it was just so f**king chaotic. Prometheans were just shooting you from every f**king direction, it was just crazy. I can't even imagine how insane this is going to be when I play it on Legendary.
It can get a bit tough but unlike some of the previous Halo's pretty much every weapon is useful in this so grabbing any anything close to hand can get you through, cept for those forerunner grenades they're absolutely useless.

Played the spartan ops missions and it's a bit, ehhh, the missions themselves are fun but it's a bit confusing when the opening cutscene is all about team Majestic and then you only play as them for 1 mission, like why  ???


Wait, so does your custom armored spartan ever actually show up when playing Spartan Ops?
Yea he does, I meant that whatever story they're trying to tell is confusing as hell at the moment.

Quote from: Effectz on Nov 07, 2012, 02:57:57 PM
Who got the legendary ending.


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fb.vimeocdn.com%2Fts%2F237%2F021%2F237021205_640.jpg&hash=90e246a4800adfa3fce5334e55088f21dd5055bf)
Got it too, the mark VI armour you get for doing it is sweet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 05:20:19 PM
I'm going to assume that it'll begin to make more sense once the various pots intertwine over the next few weeks, then. Can't wait to give Spartan Ops a try.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 07, 2012, 05:32:50 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Nov 07, 2012, 12:22:37 PM
So there's no PC version in development it seems. This sucks.
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Quote from: Effectz on Nov 07, 2012, 02:57:57 PM
Who got the legendary ending.


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So did I.





On YouTube.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 07, 2012, 06:43:47 PM
I just got the game. I'm going to play it soon!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 07:33:07 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 06:43:08 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 07, 2012, 06:40:24 AM
First playthrough is always Heroic.

Always.


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_mc20k4OjPy1qcoodmo1_400.gif


Godspeed, SpaceMarines...GODSPEED.

I'm a pussy when it comes to playing Halo. I usually playthrough on easy mode.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Nov 07, 2012, 07:35:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 03:04:31 PM
Quote from: Effectz on Nov 07, 2012, 02:57:57 PM
Who got the legendary ending.


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I didn't, but I think I read what it is.

Spoiler
When Chief takes off his helmet at the end, they show his eyes or something, right?

I played on normal (which was hard enough :P ) and the screen goes black as he's lifting the helmet.
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Yeah you do.

Spoiler
I say MC stank so bad when his Armor comes off.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 07:46:19 PM
Quote from: Effectz on Nov 07, 2012, 07:35:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 07, 2012, 03:04:31 PM
Quote from: Effectz on Nov 07, 2012, 02:57:57 PM
Who got the legendary ending.


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I didn't, but I think I read what it is.

Spoiler
When Chief takes off his helmet at the end, they show his eyes or something, right?

I played on normal (which was hard enough :P ) and the screen goes black as he's lifting the helmet.
[close]

Yeah you do.

Spoiler
I say MC stank so bad when his Armor comes off.
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Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPmBT08zcc4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPmBT08zcc4#ws)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 07, 2012, 07:59:28 PM
Really enjoying the game so far. I love the graphics and the atmosphere of the game so far. The game feels very smother compare to Reach and Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 07, 2012, 08:24:28 PM
So, does anyone actually know how exactly to get that double Xp from the mountain Dew?
I put in the codes but I can't figure out how to actually get the double Xp from the games. I keep getting regular amounts.

EDIT: Nevermind, figured it out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Byohzrd on Nov 07, 2012, 08:26:43 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 07, 2012, 08:24:28 PM
So, does anyone actually know how exactly to get that double Xp from the mountain Dew?
I put in the codes but I can't figure out how to actually get the double Xp from the games. I keep getting regular amounts.
wait. what. double xp from dew caps!? how long has this been going on?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 08:31:39 PM
Quote from: Byohzrd on Nov 07, 2012, 08:26:43 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 07, 2012, 08:24:28 PM
So, does anyone actually know how exactly to get that double Xp from the mountain Dew?
I put in the codes but I can't figure out how to actually get the double Xp from the games. I keep getting regular amounts.
wait. what. double xp from dew caps!? how long has this been going on?
Since Halo 3 came out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Byohzrd on Nov 07, 2012, 08:34:53 PM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 07, 2012, 08:31:39 PM
Quote from: Byohzrd on Nov 07, 2012, 08:26:43 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 07, 2012, 08:24:28 PM
So, does anyone actually know how exactly to get that double Xp from the mountain Dew?
I put in the codes but I can't figure out how to actually get the double Xp from the games. I keep getting regular amounts.
wait. what. double xp from dew caps!? how long has this been going on?
Since Halo 3 came out.
O___O wow, i really need to watch more TV i guess.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 07, 2012, 08:37:36 PM
Alright you guys, I am ready for Spartan Ops, I hope Vakarian is online right now so's we can play as we planned. If not, then oh well, get on the queue and get on with me!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 08, 2012, 12:04:15 AM
If you haven't played Spartan Ops yet, this will probably be spoilers:

Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFUSFa3Y6cs&feature=g-u-u

As far as I'm concerned, Red vs Blue is now canon to Halo due to that, at least in my head.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2012, 12:18:22 AM
Finally playing multiplayer ;D

A perfect step forward for the multiplayer I've been loving since my introduction to Halo in 2007.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Nov 08, 2012, 12:59:04 AM
First run through for me is always solo Legendary. Ain't no other way to play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 08, 2012, 01:02:14 AM
I need to try my hand at Legendary later this week. The punishment has to be of immense pain!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Nov 08, 2012, 01:19:39 AM
Does anyone know whether or not the flood return in the campaign or just in that multiplayer mode?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 08, 2012, 01:23:07 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Nov 08, 2012, 01:19:39 AM
Does anyone know whether or not the flood return in the campaign or just in that multiplayer mode?

We all know if they do or not.


Spoiler
They don't. But they do show up in the Terminals you find and then watch on Halo Waypoiint
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2012, 01:56:39 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Nov 08, 2012, 01:19:39 AM
Does anyone know whether or not the flood return in the campaign or just in that multiplayer mode?

Spoiler
If you want to get really technical, a very basic biological form of the Flood is seen during the
Spoiler
Librarian's
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story about the
Spoiler
Didact's
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past.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 08, 2012, 02:16:20 AM
Now, I begin my Legendary play-through of Halo 4.

This is the first new Halo game I've gotten for my Xbox at release, all the others had been out for a while by the time I played them. I feel it's only right for it to be the first Halo game I take the time to beat on Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 08, 2012, 02:25:25 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 08, 2012, 02:16:20 AM
Now, I begin my Legendary play-through of Halo 4.

This is the first new Halo game I've gotten for my Xbox at release, all the others had been out for a while by the time I played them. I feel it's only right for it to be the first Halo game I take the time to beat on Legendary.


May the gods be with you.

Played Spartan Ops with Vakarian, and apparently he was recording the session! Omg, I played SOps earlier, but I skipped the 5th mission until now when I was playing with Vakarian. I had no idea I even skipped it, so it was a welcome surprise, and it actually leads up to the next episode because. All in all, it was far more fun with an extra Spartan by my side, so I do believe that when there's 4 of us kicking ass, it will be f**king glorious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 08, 2012, 04:15:49 AM
If anyone is up for some Campaign/Sparta-ops co op or some old fashion War Games I'll be free most of the day.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 08, 2012, 04:19:12 AM
Me too! If none of you see me playing this game on Legendary, then message away!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 08, 2012, 05:14:24 AM
I have to make sure I run to work tomorrow first and pick up a new headset, just found out my puppy destroyed mine  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Byohzrd on Nov 08, 2012, 08:34:17 AM
just finished the campaign on normal.

DAT ENDING

Spoiler
but cortana though  :'(
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 08, 2012, 08:45:57 AM
Been playing the shit out of this game and I have to say i'm loving it so far. Found the RvB easter egg last night when I was fighting f**kers with Shadowpred last night. ( I <3 Caboose)

Only slight issue I have was with the campaign, although the levels are beautiful to look at, atmospheric and whatnot, A lot of the levels just kinda felt like:

Go to these three points, destroy whatever is there, then move to the exit.

Spoiler
Also the QTE in place of a boss fight seemed rather lame, wouldn't have minded some sort of a battle first.
[close]

Other than that, great game.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 08, 2012, 02:24:12 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 08, 2012, 08:45:57 AM
Go to these three points, destroy whatever is there, then move to the exit.


Yeah, I felt the same way, and I can't help but see Spartan Ops as exactly what the campaign is like. There's too much chaos going on around everywhere and hardly any time to take in the sights. I think the pacing is completely off because of this, but these are problems that don't really affect the enjoyment of this game at all because this game just feels like a great intro to what the next games are going to be like.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2012, 05:19:53 PM
Just played through episode one of Spartan Ops. I originally wanted to do it solo, but ended up getting talked into doing it cooperatively with some friends...

The opening cinematic was really cool. The first four missions were basically frantic assaults on various Covenant and Forerunner structures as
Spoiler
Fireteam Majestic and Fireteam Crimson fought against Covenant and Prometheans to gain some ground on Requiem. The fifth mission was probably the coolest, and I'm very interested in finding out what that Forerunner artifact that Crimson dug out is.
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For those that are signed up for the XBox Rewards thing:

http://www.co-optimus.com/article/9222/play-halo-4-to-get-free-microsoft-points.html (http://www.co-optimus.com/article/9222/play-halo-4-to-get-free-microsoft-points.html)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 08, 2012, 07:35:04 PM
The fact that there is an daily online XP limit on multiplayer is such horseshit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 08, 2012, 08:30:00 PM
Wait... There's a limit?

I haven't heard anything about this anywhere else...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 08, 2012, 08:34:21 PM
Yeah, got a message saying i'd reached my daily onlne XP cap. If it's the same as Reach, it resets at midnight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 08, 2012, 09:59:54 PM
Fantastic game. Did the campaign on normal in about 6 hours. Did it on Legendary with the housemates yesterday. Took us a bit longer but made it through. Started Legendary on Solo...f**king ridiculous.

Over-all, really f**king loved it. Absolutely beautiful game to look at that delves deeper into the Halo universe while expanding it with the past and into the future. I have the same thoughts on the general objectives, Vakarian - too much button pushing but otherwise, it was fun.

Very disappointed the Covvie's relationship wasn't delved into that much but, meh.

Oh and the ending...

Spoiler
He fell into Slipspace. He'll be back. Folk can survive in slipspace, we've seen it. Plus he has that super awesome Forerunner armor on.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 08, 2012, 10:16:04 PM
That forerunner armor should be made available in the later games.

It's just so f**king awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 08, 2012, 10:30:16 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 08, 2012, 09:59:54 PM
Spoiler
He fell into Slipspace. He'll be back. Folk can survive in slipspace, we've seen it. Plus he has that super awesome Forerunner armor on.
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Spoiler
It wasn't a slipspace opening, those only occur when a ship is about to jump; it was the core of his the beam he was using to turn biological beings to ashes. Also, he had a grenade explode inside his suit.

I'm sure we'll see him again in some capacity, but I highly doubt it will be in living form.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 08, 2012, 10:32:20 PM
Spoiler
Then Again, we don't really know all that much about Forerunner biology. The grenade might not have injured him as much as we assume it would.

The beam, though.. Yeah, it's hard to think of any way he survived that beam.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 08, 2012, 11:04:52 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 08, 2012, 10:16:04 PM
That forerunner armor should be made available in the later games.

It's just so f**king awesome.

I really hope so, especially because of
Spoiler
the mutation that the Librarian put Chief through.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 08, 2012, 11:05:41 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 08, 2012, 10:30:16 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 08, 2012, 09:59:54 PM
Spoiler
He fell into Slipspace. He'll be back. Folk can survive in slipspace, we've seen it. Plus he has that super awesome Forerunner armor on.
[close]
Spoiler
It wasn't a slipspace opening, those only occur when a ship is about to jump; it was the core of his the beam he was using to turn biological beings to ashes. Also, he had a grenade explode inside his suit.

I'm sure we'll see him again in some capacity, but I highly doubt it will be in living form.
[close]

Spoiler
Pretty sure Cortana stated that a slipspace rupture was opening under the device - that vortex.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpju2FBry9U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpju2FBry9U#ws)

She says slipspace event was building under the composer. I'm sticking to my opinion - pretty sure they're gonna go with he fell into slipspace.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 09, 2012, 12:01:14 AM
Unlocked EVA Helmet. At first I didn't like it, but the 4 design has grown on me.

Still wish those designs the visor had were more visible like they were in 3, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 09, 2012, 02:10:41 AM
The enemies in mission 3 are very annoying. Those Promethean Crawlers are so annoying and the Promethean Watchers are even worst.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2012, 02:13:47 AM
They're definitely tough, but as the game goes on and you begin to adapt, they become more manageable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Nov 09, 2012, 02:25:06 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 08, 2012, 01:23:07 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Nov 08, 2012, 01:19:39 AM
Does anyone know whether or not the flood return in the campaign or just in that multiplayer mode?

We all know if they do or not.


Spoiler
They don't. But they do show up in the Terminals you find and then watch on Halo Waypoiint
[close]

Awww...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 09, 2012, 02:26:44 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2012, 02:13:47 AM
They're definitely tough, but as the game goes on and you begin to adapt, they become more manageable.

Agreed. Playing Spartan Ops also let's you get more used to them without being such an annoyance, especially with the watchers, you learn how to take them out first and much more quickly during Spartan Ops, and definitely helps when playing campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 09, 2012, 02:28:30 AM
So, fooled around in Forge for a bit today. Got the basics of what could be a good BTB or CTF map. Sadly, can't show you guys the screens since, at least for now, it's not possible to get the fileshare on the computer.

Anyone on my friends list can access my fileshare and see some screens of the map as it is currently, though. Hopefully soon 343 will get the fileshare working on the computer and I can post the pics here.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 09, 2012, 02:50:41 AM
Loving the war games but dear god the matchmaking is spastic, I've been put in so many games where I get to play for about a minute then bam loss and then when staring a game from the lobby it's not much better had a game of dominion earlier where it put me alone vs 4 people! it's getting real f**king annoying.
Ctf is all I pretty much play, Ragnarok is just so much fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 09, 2012, 02:54:59 AM
Yeah, I've had to hit the dashboard when the game just crashes or continuously  loads when choosing a new host.

CTF
Slayer Pro
Flood

These are the game modes I'm sticking with

Oh and Spartan Ops on Legendary was piss easy seeing as you have infinite checkpoints.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 09, 2012, 03:58:49 AM
Am I the only one who misses SWAT?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 09, 2012, 04:03:13 AM
It'll be back, they just don't have all of the playlists available yet, like Halo Reach and Halo 3 did (well, you know, didn't) before it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 09, 2012, 04:26:34 AM
I can't wait for the inclusion of Grifball.

With the ability to pass the ball, it'll be a whole new game. I expect it to be amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Nov 09, 2012, 04:49:03 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 08, 2012, 01:02:14 AM
I need to try my hand at Legendary later this week. The punishment has to be of immense pain!

Legendary here is actually absurdly easy. I'm not really having any kind trouble with it, especially compared to other Halo games. It's pretty much a breeze.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 09, 2012, 04:52:43 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Nov 09, 2012, 04:49:03 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 08, 2012, 01:02:14 AM
I need to try my hand at Legendary later this week. The punishment has to be of immense pain!

Legendary here is actually absurdly easy. I'm not really having any kind trouble with it, especially compared to other Halo games. It's pretty much a breeze.


Good, that will make getting whatever achievement there is for it that much better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 09, 2012, 04:55:43 AM
I started on Legendary. Got to the hangar in the first level. Got no problem sniping some bitches from a distance, clearing a path, but by the time I get to the base of the ramp for the launch controls I've got no ammunition left and all the enemy guns have floated away.

And then I get murdered by the one elite I never seem to kill on my way up.

So lame. So very lame.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 09, 2012, 04:58:58 AM
Quote from: SiL on Nov 09, 2012, 04:55:43 AM
I started on Legendary. Got to the hangar in the first level. Got no problem sniping some bitches from a distance, clearing a path, but by the time I get to the base of the ramp for the launch controls I've got no ammunition left and all the enemy guns have floated away.

And then I get murdered by the one elite I never seem to kill on my way up.

So lame. So very lame.

If your talking about being out on the outer hull of the ship, there are battle rifles, and assault rifles holstered to the wall. Directly next to where you walk out onto the hull of the ship
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 09, 2012, 05:07:12 AM
Man, I only ever saw the battle rifle floating in air. Dammit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2012, 05:10:52 AM
Quote from: SiL on Nov 09, 2012, 05:07:12 AM
Man, I only ever saw the battle rifle floating in air. Dammit.

Same with me, I think. I wound up using mostly Covie weapons after that :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 09, 2012, 05:12:20 AM
The game usually provides weapons in big battle sequences. They are hidden well away though. I've just finished Requiem on Legendary. Goddamn did that cloaking device come in handy, I was like Solid Snake just sneaking around the whole level, waiting behind ammo boxes for it to recharge before progressing. Sometimes it's best to just avoid confronting them or just sprinting past them as best you can.

Not looking forward to the level with the Mammoth however...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 09, 2012, 05:31:23 AM
After finding the other weapons I pretty much walked through the rest of the level. It's funny how handy being well armed can be in a shooting game. Who knew.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2012, 05:33:08 AM
Now just make sure you remember that when you meet the Prometheans ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 09, 2012, 05:34:09 AM
Scattershot. Scattershot all the way down.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2012, 05:38:44 AM
Oh definitely. Though, in the later levels, the Suppressor and Light Rifle were lifesavers.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 09, 2012, 05:42:08 AM
The light-rifle is great. I use that online. The Pulse-Grenades are just about useless though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 09, 2012, 06:37:30 AM
Binary rifle for later in the game, if just for melting heads off at a distance.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Nov 09, 2012, 06:56:55 AM
The Forerunner weapons are way over powered in Multiplayer.Theres people who are so good with those weapons and it just eats your Shields.I was playing it online in a friends house because I don't have online credit.The Flood gamemode is fun.Select the boost mode as flood and just fly around slashing them with the flood dick.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 09, 2012, 07:48:30 AM
Just finish mission 3. This game keeps on getting more awesome, I think this might be my favorite Halo game since CE.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 09, 2012, 08:03:39 AM
Quote from: Effectz on Nov 09, 2012, 06:56:55 AM
The Forerunner weapons are way over powered in Multiplayer.Theres people who are so good with those weapons and it just eats your Shields.
Really? I'd say they're pretty well balanced; even the Scattershot requires quite a bit of finessing. The Suppressor chews shields quite well, but doesn't do much against the bare Spartan. Light Rifle is pretty much a BR/DMR combination but with slower shots/magazine clips.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Nov 09, 2012, 08:06:52 AM
Want to get... :( Blops 2.. 7 days.. :'(

They have this f**king game for sale at the gas station. :laugh: $59.99 right next to the register. Could grab it and run out!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 09, 2012, 08:08:40 AM
ask the cashier for his clothes first.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Nov 09, 2012, 08:13:32 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 09, 2012, 08:08:40 AM
ask the cashier for his clothes first.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.dailytech.com%2Fnimage%2FTerminator_Vision_Wide.jpg&hash=aebca3606c1768a8bfd622534e852c95fff2e3e8)

Christmas... I'll get it for Christmas. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Nov 09, 2012, 01:50:37 PM
Quote from: RagingDragon on Nov 09, 2012, 08:06:52 AM
Want to get... :( Blops 2.. 7 days.. :'(

They have this f**king game for sale at the gas station. :laugh: $59.99 right next to the register. Could grab it and run out!

You're not alone amigo. I feel your pain.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Effectz on Nov 09, 2012, 03:03:02 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 09, 2012, 08:03:39 AM
Quote from: Effectz on Nov 09, 2012, 06:56:55 AM
The Forerunner weapons are way over powered in Multiplayer.Theres people who are so good with those weapons and it just eats your Shields.
Really? I'd say they're pretty well balanced; even the Scattershot requires quite a bit of finessing. The Suppressor chews shields quite well, but doesn't do much against the bare Spartan. Light Rifle is pretty much a BR/DMR combination but with slower shots/magazine clips.

You are probebly right,It just felt like I was getting my ass handed to me with those weapons.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 09, 2012, 05:02:54 PM
Just found out Holograms automatically tea-bag bodies for you.



...Time for me to start getting pro with the Hologram, then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2012, 06:32:57 PM
A bit of info from 343i on the XP cap:

http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-daily-experience-point-c-ap-explained-by-343-industries (http://www.examiner.com/article/halo-4-daily-experience-point-c-ap-explained-by-343-industries)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 09, 2012, 08:14:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TByBdJAUoD4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TByBdJAUoD4#ws)
The mysterious artifact recovered from Requiem takes control of vital systems on board the UNSC Infinity, forcing the Spartans of Crimson and Majestic back down to the planet to look for a way to free the ship. Commander Lasky and the UNSC need you, Spartan...get back in the game!

SWAT is getting a playlist next week too.
http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-11812-.aspx (http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/08/The-Halo-Bulletin-11812-.aspx)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 09, 2012, 08:16:52 PM
Really excited for that! Can't wait to see what the artifact is.

Though I'm perhaps even more excited for Episode 3, given that its name is Catherine. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 09, 2012, 10:33:39 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 09, 2012, 08:14:11 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TByBdJAUoD4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TByBdJAUoD4#ws)
The mysterious artifact recovered from Requiem takes control of vital systems on board the UNSC Infinity, forcing the Spartans of Crimson and Majestic back down to the planet to look for a way to free the ship. Commander Lasky and the UNSC need you, Spartan...get back in the game!



Yeah!!!! Can't wait to see what happens with this bastard of an artifact.

Just wanted to add that at first I didn't care for Cortana's new look, it was just a huge jump from what she looked like in Halo 3...but when I played it, I didn't even notice the aesthetic change. Her breasts do get bigger in each game though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 10, 2012, 02:14:53 AM
Anyone up for some Legendary campaign?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 10, 2012, 02:33:28 PM
Some Waypoint codes that unlock Raider armor, XP, and concept art.

http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/10653/article/halo-4-raider-helmet-unlock-code-revealed/ (http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/10653/article/halo-4-raider-helmet-unlock-code-revealed/)

I gotta try to get the terminals, actually...Only found two during my playthrough, and I'm waiting until I get them all to watch them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 10, 2012, 06:20:14 PM
Legendary Solo'd. Now that was a collossal pain in the ass!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 10, 2012, 07:13:04 PM
That ending was
Spoiler
sad enough, seeing cheif not know how to react to Cortana "dying", but just to make it worse they start playing never forget in the credits...
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 10, 2012, 07:27:14 PM
Legendary is kicking my ass. The Grunts and Jackals aren't hard. One bullet takes care of them, sometimes two for the Jackals...  But those Elites. Those f**king Sangheili Elite bastards.

:'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dachande on Nov 10, 2012, 07:57:41 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 10, 2012, 07:27:14 PM
Legendary is kicking my ass. The Grunts and Jackals aren't hard. One bullet takes care of them, sometimes two for the Jackals...  But those Elites. Those f**king Sangheili Elite bastards.

:'(

Promethean Knights are so much worse.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 10, 2012, 10:48:21 PM
Bought me the map pack pass today ;D Really excited for new maps (Skyline especially).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 10, 2012, 11:01:54 PM
One Rank away from 38.... One rank away from my precious Scout helmet...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 10, 2012, 11:04:00 PM
Speaking of Scout helmets, I'm really liking Palmer from the campaign and Spartan Ops. Can't wait to see more of her character, and I'd like for her to become a bigger presence throughout the next couple games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 10, 2012, 11:46:06 PM
So, messing around in Forge, I discovered one of the funnest things in Halo ever.

Max speed, lowest gravity, highest jump height, invulnerability, thrusters. It is amazing just zooming through maps with this...


So I'm now planning on forging a race track specifically for the Thruster speed thing.  It will be beautiful...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Nov 11, 2012, 12:53:10 AM
So I just finished the campaign about an hour ago...

I think I just found my favorite game of the year....just...oh gawd everything was just so amazing.

Spoiler
SEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUELTIEMSEQUEL TIEM
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 11, 2012, 01:50:40 AM
I am going for the EVA helmet that required the ordinance drops, but then I turned rank 22 or whatever and the EVA helmet that requires Rank 27 showed up and I just screamed with glee because I just need to EXP crazy!

THE WORST f**kING THING about this game is that the Phoenix Emblem with the shield is not in the game. This thing has been my signature emblem since the Halo 2 days and it is so f**king heartbreaking to see that it is f**king gone. Now I don't know what to do, I just have the 2nd version of the dog tags emblem as a stand-in until I get the damn emblem (which won't f**king happen now!). It's already bad enough that you have to earn these emblems, which is one of the things I most hate.

Now I heard that there's a new version that looks very similar but it is updated. Apparently I need to download the map pass to get it.

I am referring to the one that is in 2nd from the OTHER, tag. Is that the emblem I get if I buy this map pass? Because I'm getting it anyway since my brother keeps pestering me about it.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FdDkeY.jpg&hash=f990c94d3a8d1ac37786485dac7624cf744c596d)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 11, 2012, 03:42:00 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 11, 2012, 01:50:40 AM
I am going for the EVA helmet that required the ordinance drops, but then I turned rank 22 or whatever and the EVA helmet that requires Rank 27 showed up and I just screamed with glee because I just need to EXP crazy!

THE WORST f**kING THING about this game is that the Phoenix Emblem with the shield is not in the game. This thing has been my signature emblem since the Halo 2 days and it is so f**king heartbreaking to see that it is f**king gone. Now I don't know what to do, I just have the 2nd version of the dog tags emblem as a stand-in until I get the damn emblem (which won't f**king happen now!). It's already bad enough that you have to earn these emblems, which is one of the things I most hate.

Now I heard that there's a new version that looks very similar but it is updated. Apparently I need to download the map pass to get it.

I am referring to the one that is in 2nd from the OTHER, tag. Is that the emblem I get if I buy this map pass? Because I'm getting it anyway since my brother keeps pestering me about it.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FdDkeY.jpg&hash=f990c94d3a8d1ac37786485dac7624cf744c596d)
You get the Falcon emblem, third one in fourth down, with the map pack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 11, 2012, 03:48:53 AM
Wait...


I got that one with my Limited Edition preorder...

Does that mean I already have the map packs?

This would probably be a good thing to know before I spend the money on them...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 11, 2012, 03:50:38 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 11, 2012, 03:42:00 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 11, 2012, 01:50:40 AM
I am going for the EVA helmet that required the ordinance drops, but then I turned rank 22 or whatever and the EVA helmet that requires Rank 27 showed up and I just screamed with glee because I just need to EXP crazy!

THE WORST f**kING THING about this game is that the Phoenix Emblem with the shield is not in the game. This thing has been my signature emblem since the Halo 2 days and it is so f**king heartbreaking to see that it is f**king gone. Now I don't know what to do, I just have the 2nd version of the dog tags emblem as a stand-in until I get the damn emblem (which won't f**king happen now!). It's already bad enough that you have to earn these emblems, which is one of the things I most hate.

Now I heard that there's a new version that looks very similar but it is updated. Apparently I need to download the map pass to get it.

I am referring to the one that is in 2nd from the OTHER, tag. Is that the emblem I get if I buy this map pass? Because I'm getting it anyway since my brother keeps pestering me about it.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FdDkeY.jpg&hash=f990c94d3a8d1ac37786485dac7624cf744c596d)
You get the Falcon emblem, third one in fourth down, with the map pack.



Thanks for clarifying...




(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_lweoui0qGN1qfx31xo4_250.gif&hash=c6e60257bd62ab1fd685e57e633255a4f542b335)


Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 11, 2012, 03:48:53 AM
Wait...


I got that one with my Limited Edition preorder...

Does that mean I already have the map packs?

This would probably be a good thing to know before I spend the money on them...


I have no idea, but I think you have a code either in your receipt or with the game itself...I don't know, but I think when you go to the download menu for the map pack pass, it basically says something along the lines of "you already have this thing, do not download because that means you will pay twice for what you already have KNIGHT!"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 11, 2012, 04:37:48 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 11, 2012, 03:48:53 AM
Wait...


I got that one with my Limited Edition preorder...

Does that mean I already have the map packs?

This would probably be a good thing to know before I spend the money on them...

Limited edition comes with the three map packs, so don't buy them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 11, 2012, 05:57:15 AM
Ah, k. That's a decent amount of money I can now use for something else.

In other news, I GOT THE SCOUT HELMET. I SO HAPPEH.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 11, 2012, 06:48:00 AM
Anybody know if you start from like a rally point bravo checkpoint, after (previously completing rally point alpha on Legendary.) and finish the level, will it still count as completing the level on Legendary.

Me being the smart person I am got pretty much to the end of the fourth chapter and ended up hitting restart level instead of checkpoint. I nearly put my controller through my f**king TV.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 11, 2012, 06:53:54 AM
If its like the past games, I'm afraid that revert saved your progress at the start.
It may have changed, but you'll have to go through the whole thing on legendary for it to count.
I'd still try just going from point Bravo, in case it changed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 11, 2012, 07:02:09 AM
I'm fairly certain it will be the same, because when I was playing through the campaign on Heroic it f**ked up for some reason on one of the saves so my like achievements go:

Completed Chapter 1,2,3,4,6,5,7,8

I feel like doing this right now.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.reactiongifs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2Frobert_downey_jr.gif&hash=4262e69507e6ec6c98be14d8cdfb77df6fe9cb72)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Spaghetti on Nov 11, 2012, 07:15:55 AM
Just finished.

T'was good. Better than I was expecting. Personally I thought Bungie dropped the ball after Halo 2. 3 and Reach I found severely lacking in the storytelling angle. 3 glossing over the great schism stuff and missed so much opportunity for arbiter/chief begrudging bro action and Reach just felt like going from area to area shooting stuff. I expected to learn more about the spartans, all I got was a spartan armor fashion show and a bunch of dudes who I knew would get killed before I can care about them. ODST I felt was stronger than both. But 4 stepped it up and I give props to 343 for surprising me. Looking forward to Arby and playable elites being in some dlc.


Didact's face design was still ass though.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 11, 2012, 04:02:21 PM
Evolution of a Nightmare

Halo 3: Spartan II
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2FStats%2FHalo3%2FPlayerModel.ashx%3Fp1%3D0%26amp%3Bp2%3D9%26amp%3Bp3%3D6%26amp%3Bp4%3D6%26amp%3Bp5%3D7%26amp%3Bp6%3D0%26amp%3Bp7%3D6%26amp%3Bp8%3D6&hash=7fe2389f59292393b8024e4d4bf2ce6f10fed8ca)

Halo Reach: Spartan III
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb-service.halo.xbox.com%2FStats%2FReach%2FSpartan.ashx%3Fi%3Dv1%257cNzOYFmvOtaq2X0p6P7FuhVOg2y7Zr8goReT8Nd7ZDDHFUjeK9DfQ&hash=c0a0f04f291b6102a1f29aa4ab0303a6f8af6e2f)

Halo 4: Spartan IV (Obviously not finalized)
(https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/bstnsx704/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large)

So how's everyone else's armor looking so far?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 11, 2012, 04:16:44 PM
Can't find my Halo 3 Spartan pic, so yeah.


Halo Reach: Spartan III
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb-service.halo.xbox.com%2FStats%2FReach%2FSpartan.ashx%3Fi%3Dv1%257cViIpPdanxPKRiPtSyJeIo-h5AcdO3IdX_0hRY36IAb-lcdbU4c2UYw&hash=f64f0ab923108d18458c3a4ce11f04ab248b9850)

Halo 4: Spartan IV

(https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/Trifoldzzy/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large)
I plan on changing a few things, specifically changing the torso to Venator once I get Assassin Master.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 11, 2012, 05:05:06 PM
I've always used Sage with either white or yellow markings.

My Halo Reach Spartain
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb-service.halo.xbox.com%2FStats%2FReach%2FSpartan.ashx%3Fi%3Dv1%257cLLm5H1eRB_eMnLZOPnjNHJyRbnKA94rPzWb2EAWoJe_-sRplrkK3lMDliBM7&hash=9c012f80d9bcd5d31ee3b8165b1f8a393b5974b8)


And my Spartan IV, also a work in progress. I plan on using the Mark VI helmet, and the Contoured legs once i unlock them. Only have one more mission to beat on Legendary.
(https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/philosoraptor57/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 11, 2012, 05:08:29 PM
My Spartan from Halo Reach won't show up on Waypoint or Bungie.net

So here's a screenshot

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F132151_10150095945046410_3321909_o.jpg&hash=0b0c18763ebe8c7bbf5f423e21f499eb919fc1b7)

and my Spartan IV,

(https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/v%20a%20k%20a%20r%201%20a%20n/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 11, 2012, 05:12:20 PM
That scout helmet is insanely cool. It's awesome to see that we've all kept our color schemes throughout the games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 11, 2012, 05:18:42 PM
Yeah.

I just wish 4 had a darker green more similar to what I used in Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 11, 2012, 06:18:27 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc06.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Ff%2F2012%2F315%2Fb%2Fe%2Fhalo_4_teaser_by_cakes_and_comics-d5kov04.jpg&hash=014448fee56c92115b8ef29fd5eaf0227b45e0a6)

http://cakes-and-comics.deviantart.com/ (http://cakes-and-comics.deviantart.com/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 11, 2012, 06:45:17 PM
This game is really starting to piss me off a lot now, this is about the third or fourth time that all my loadouts have been reset to default for no f**king reason, and my spartan online is just some red default looking c**t.

So damn irritating, and why the hell do we have to wait to be able to access our fileshare online?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 11, 2012, 07:01:13 PM
I love the Flood zombies.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 11, 2012, 08:10:50 PM
Have you seen their assassinations?
I love em
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 11, 2012, 08:23:52 PM
They can assassinate?

Every time I try it's just a regular beatdown.

..Unless you mean survivor assassinating a Flood, if so then I must not have noticed any difference.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 11, 2012, 08:27:01 PM
Reach
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F8Uh9Q.png&hash=31e99f236b24597a6eb6b1be00f2470e6ef55f32)

Halo 4
(https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/Night7ord/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large)

Worst map for everyone so far?
Complex for me without a doubt.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 11, 2012, 08:29:30 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 11, 2012, 08:23:52 PM
They can assassinate?

Every time I try it's just a regular beatdown.

..Unless you mean survivor assassinating a Flood, if so then I must not have noticed any difference.

They most certainly can
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sOWhYYsJh0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sOWhYYsJh0#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 11, 2012, 10:01:12 PM
Finally beat Legendary campaign, so I updated my character.

(https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/philosoraptor57/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 11, 2012, 11:22:02 PM
OMFG YOU GUYS!!!!

ALL THE WAY TO YOUR RIGHT!!!!!


http://www.343industries.org/forum/topic/11503-halo-4-emblems-backgrounds-so-far/ (http://www.343industries.org/forum/topic/11503-halo-4-emblems-backgrounds-so-far/)


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfdEs4.png&hash=e9760b0bf90ff0851801985f23c2cfc72f97e99d)


IT LIVES!!!!


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_mcrsjoMNAe1rp6xpao2_r1_250.gif&hash=ef0a9495b80e2315058c7175527c5dd90db2ce68)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 12:39:29 AM
So who else has managed to complete the game on Legendary Solo?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 12, 2012, 12:44:00 AM
One of my housemates. I'll leave that achievement for a dry-spell between games. xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 12, 2012, 12:46:01 AM
I wanna try to hunt down the terminals next. Also, more Spartan Ops this week! ;D

I think the only thing that I'm a bit disappointed in is that, as far as I'm aware, because of the restrictive nature of the Flood in their gametype (their weapon is build into their body) I don't think you can make any of the old custom Infection gametypes, can you? Or are they adding regular Infection at a later date like they're doing with SWAT.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 03:23:24 AM
Earlier today I got my EVA helmet! I feel so good right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 03:34:22 AM
I'm seriously proud for not destroying a single piece of equipment while getting this achievement.  :laugh:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-snc6%2F176671_10151310419591410_33463466_o.jpg&hash=d60ad1eaf5c532af406d3e679d7a1a590fa1d357)

Now to go square away the rest of the campaign achievo's.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 03:38:13 AM
I still need to finish solo legendary. I stopped at The second part of mission three. It's actually fairly easy, but I f**king hate going up against Promethean Knights and The Watchers, it's just a pain scavenging for ammo against these things.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 12, 2012, 03:42:36 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 03:38:13 AM
I still need to finish solo legendary. I stopped at The second part of mission three. It's actually fairly easy, but I f**king hate going up against Promethean Knights and The Watchers, it's just a pain scavenging for ammo against these things.

I've given up trying to get past the part in mission three where you need to fight ghosts and banshees. But now that I know there are Fuel Rod cannons around the level, maybe I can finally get through it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 03:44:52 AM
I swear to christ, Promethean Knights are the worst things ever, and the fact that watchers can resurrect them, made things so much worse. But a lack of ammo really never ever happened to me throughout the campaign once, there are usually weapons hidden around areas that I only discovered on this playthough.

My only advice for Legendary Solo is to keep weapons that are powerful and keep as much distance between you and the enemy. On some CQC levels always keep either a shotgun/scattershot or Sword/Hammer as a secondary as it will turn knights or Elites into swiss cheese., and a weapon that is capable of headshots, (DMR,Carbine,Magnum etc,)

My most used Armor Abilities were either the Hologram or Jetpack. The Cloaking Device only really helped in mission two for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 12, 2012, 06:25:02 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 11, 2012, 11:22:02 PM
OMFG YOU GUYS!!!!

ALL THE WAY TO YOUR RIGHT!!!!!


http://www.343industries.org/forum/topic/11503-halo-4-emblems-backgrounds-so-far/ (http://www.343industries.org/forum/topic/11503-halo-4-emblems-backgrounds-so-far/)


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FfdEs4.png&hash=e9760b0bf90ff0851801985f23c2cfc72f97e99d)


IT LIVES!!!!


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p30/ShadowPred/tumblr_mcrsjoMNAe1rp6xpao2_r1_250.gif

Don't you dare, DON'T YOU DARE f**kING TAKE IT. THAT ONE'S MINE.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 06:59:45 AM
We can all partake on the Phoenix Emblem!

RISE FROM THE ASHES!!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAftmU8FNSY# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAftmU8FNSY#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 12, 2012, 07:09:42 AM
Oh, you wanted the phoenix one! I was talking about Noted.

It's all good, then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 07:16:47 AM
Crisis averted!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Nov 12, 2012, 07:42:30 AM
Finally beat the campaign. Just . . . wow.

Also, to all those playing through Legendary solo, the auto turret is your best friend. It'll down the shields of Knights and Elite and be crowd control for you. You see an auto turret, you grab it, no questions asked.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 08:07:08 AM
I am still playing it on legendary and I have to asks something.

When you're in the part where you have to basically be on the Mammoth, the section before you have to get on the grav lift, was the game supposed to just keep throwing like a million ghosts and wraiths at you? Because I felt that every time I got a checkpoint, that the game would spawn 4 more f**king ghosts, and one more wraith, and it kept doing that for who knows how long until I had the objective to enter the grav lift.

Was this meant to happen, or did the game glitch on me for a bit there?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 08:09:16 AM
No that's meant to happen, and it was a pain in the ass.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 08:25:57 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 08:09:16 AM
No that's meant to happen, and it was a pain in the ass.


It was horrific. Thankfully the damn mammoth decided to move a bit and trap the wraith between it and the ground, so all I had to do was take some rockets and run around the cliff side by the left, and just rush the grav lift....then it was just a matter of avoiding the one ghost that survived. My god I was ready to kill someone during that part.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Nov 12, 2012, 08:30:35 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 08:25:57 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 08:09:16 AM
No that's meant to happen, and it was a pain in the ass.


It was horrific. Thankfully the damn mammoth decided to move a bit and trap the wraith between it and the ground, so all I had to do was take some rockets and run around the cliff side by the left, and just rush the grav lift....then it was just a matter of avoiding the one ghost that survived. My god I was ready to kill someone during that part.

I had a pretty easy time with that bit. The terrain was good for maneuverability, so once you got into a Warthog you were pretty much set. Now, there was a part immediately afterwards where you have to take down a Wraith on foot (or I did, at least) that was an absolute pain in the ass, but I think the vehicle bits were overall handled well.

I think the most controller-snappingly frustrating vehicle section I've ever faced in a Halo game was during Halo 2, on one of the Arbiter levels where you have to fight Brutes and the Flood simultaneous. I still have nightmares about it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 08:36:20 AM
I did the sensible thing and used a Scorpion to take out the wraiths. The most frustrating part for me (On legendary) was the very last level, at pretty much the last part of the game. There are like 8 Knights you have to take out, and by god it was a pain in the ARSE!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 09:51:47 AM
I'd just like to say that I really love that MC has more f**king dialog. It's just so much simpler to relate to him this way than in previous games. I'll probably end up buying ODST tomorrow.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 09:58:03 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 09:51:47 AM. I'll probably end up buying ODST tomorrow.

You never played ODST?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 10:12:06 AM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 09:58:03 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 09:51:47 AM. I'll probably end up buying ODST tomorrow.

You never played ODST?


I have, I just don't own it. A friend of my brother lent it to us, but I never got around to doing Legendary on it. Also, I need it to enjoy my chronological play throughs even more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 12, 2012, 10:16:20 AM
Oh thats good haha.

ODST has some of the best music in the franchise. I loved the rainy, dark and moody streets of New Mombassa.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 12, 2012, 10:27:20 AM
I totally love that. My bro f**king hates the game beyond belief, but that's because he doesn't appreciate the noir style that the game took on. I love the whole lone wolf bit, while evading enemy forces/engaging them, and just finding clues of what happened to your squad. The fact that you can play as a bunch of different characters in different situations while in the end meeting up with each other and kicking ass, that's just beast.

Almost feels like the Bad Company of the Halo Universe. I totally would want another ODST game with the same team members, and with a more custimizable "Rookie", and that should be the character's nickname despite him not being a rookie any longer. I want MOAR damn it!

Also, it should stay as a side story prequel, more of an excuse to bring back Sgt. Johnson.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 12, 2012, 01:14:11 PM
Still playing Reach here, but I just discovered how good the sniper rifle is against the Scorpion Tank. Certain rounds of multiplayer against friend could have been made a lot easier had I known about this before. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 12, 2012, 01:29:26 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb-service.halo.xbox.com%2FStats%2FReach%2FSpartan.ashx%3Fi%3Dv1%257c-I3ah-T-OMF9-geOA1jVqD-sIZsxUc5XdhuI9uSP2HnnmYgbinSHHpJLxdY&hash=954937733b5caa671488be5d38f140da46573e34)
(https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/Fatale%20Sweeper/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large)

I'm going to assassinate all of you.

All of you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Nov 12, 2012, 03:27:34 PM
Halo 4...by the Forerunners, I died inside throughout the whole campaign. There is an unrelenting sadness to it l...that I cannot put into words to describe it. I can't wait for the next chapter of the Reclaimer series. <3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 12, 2012, 05:54:28 PM
Holy. Balls...I really don't know where to begin. This game was absolutely amazing. The Master Chief/Cortana relationship was fantastic. If 343 can keep this kind of storytelling and emotions running through 5 and 6, then this may be the greatest trilogy I have every played. I love Halo 1, but I think this is one of the best starts to a trilogy in all of entertainment media. I absolutely can not wait for Halo 5. If it is a launch date title for X3, then one of my biggest wishes would've  have come true.

And the Legendary ending!!!!  :o :o :o!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 12, 2012, 09:50:39 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 12, 2012, 01:29:26 PM
http://web-service.halo.xbox.com/Stats/Reach/Spartan.ashx?i=v1%7c-I3ah-T-OMF9-geOA1jVqD-sIZsxUc5XdhuI9uSP2HnnmYgbinSHHpJLxdY
https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/Fatale%20Sweeper/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large

I'm going to assassinate all of you.

All of you.

Have you gotten the Assassin Master commendation yet, or did you get Venator through Preorder?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on Nov 12, 2012, 09:57:14 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 12, 2012, 01:29:26 PM
http://web-service.halo.xbox.com/Stats/Reach/Spartan.ashx?i=v1%7c-I3ah-T-OMF9-geOA1jVqD-sIZsxUc5XdhuI9uSP2HnnmYgbinSHHpJLxdY
https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/Fatale%20Sweeper/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large

I'm going to assassinate all of you.

All of you.

You got the Venator armor too?

Cool, bro.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 12, 2012, 10:05:32 PM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 11, 2012, 08:10:50 PM
Have you seen their assassinations?
I love em

I know it  ;D

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 12, 2012, 01:29:26 PM
http://web-service.halo.xbox.com/Stats/Reach/Spartan.ashx?i=v1%7c-I3ah-T-OMF9-geOA1jVqD-sIZsxUc5XdhuI9uSP2HnnmYgbinSHHpJLxdY
https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/Fatale%20Sweeper/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large

I'm going to assassinate all of you.

All of you.

lolgtfo
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 12, 2012, 11:43:08 PM
Finished the new sparty ops episode, fun missions but the map reusage is getting old.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nope on Nov 13, 2012, 12:38:41 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azZvxew31Gw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azZvxew31Gw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 13, 2012, 01:09:05 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 12, 2012, 01:29:26 PM
http://web-service.halo.xbox.com/Stats/Reach/Spartan.ashx?i=v1%7c-I3ah-T-OMF9-geOA1jVqD-sIZsxUc5XdhuI9uSP2HnnmYgbinSHHpJLxdY
https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/Fatale%20Sweeper/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large

I'm going to assassinate all of you.

All of you.

Whhhhyyyy?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 13, 2012, 02:27:34 AM
Bought the map pass just now, along with ODST, and Halo Anniversary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 02:34:36 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 13, 2012, 02:27:34 AM
Bought the map pass just now, along with ODST, and Halo Anniversary.

First Wreck-It Ralph and Cloud Atlas, now this...stop doing awesome things, man! :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 13, 2012, 02:37:33 AM
It's been a good f**king week, so much gaming timez!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 02:43:46 AM
Seen Jon Favreau was in the Special Thanks portion of the credits. Wonder what he did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 13, 2012, 02:45:51 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 02:43:46 AM
Seen Jon Favreau was in the Special Thanks portion of the credits. Wonder what he did.

Yeah, I was wondering the same, hell I didn't even bother to check if it's even the same Favreau!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 02:49:15 AM
After a quick google search, I found this, but nothing about Halo 4:

http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/17/jon-favreau-talks-halo (http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/08/17/jon-favreau-talks-halo)

I'd love to see what he did for the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 13, 2012, 04:23:02 AM
My Campaign rankings:

Halo CE
Halo 4
Halo 3
Reach
ODST
Halo 2

Reach would have been higher if the characters where not so forgettable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:29:55 AM
This is really, really hard, and I can see my order changing on any given day, but I think I'm going to rank the games in this order:

Halo 3: ODST
Halo: Reach
Halo 4
Halo 3 (though, if I were ranking based on nostalgia, this would be on top)
Halo: Combat Evolved (Anniversary)
Halo 2

Bear in mind that this is a combination of story, emotion, and gameplay, and that I do not dislike a single campaign on the list. I find them all to be infinitely repayable and very, very engrossing.

Also, I didn't include Halo Wars, which I also really like, because I felt that it would be unfair (and kind of hard) to rank a single RTS among a bunch of FPSs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 13, 2012, 04:32:29 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 12, 2012, 09:50:39 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 12, 2012, 01:29:26 PM
http://web-service.halo.xbox.com/Stats/Reach/Spartan.ashx?i=v1%7c-I3ah-T-OMF9-geOA1jVqD-sIZsxUc5XdhuI9uSP2HnnmYgbinSHHpJLxdY
https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/Fatale%20Sweeper/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large

I'm going to assassinate all of you.

All of you.

Have you gotten the Assassin Master commendation yet, or did you get Venator through Preorder?
Had the Raptor variant from the pre-order but got Assassin Master not long after, so I have the original version now too.

Quote from: Aspie on Nov 12, 2012, 10:05:32 PM
lolgtfo
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fth09.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2FPRE%2Ff%2F2012%2F085%2Fc%2F1%2Fmiranda_lawson_14_by_johntesh-d4tzjbn.jpg&hash=a067f3a03fa062be6d3695ef8ca39f05fc68824d)

Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:23:02 AM
My Campaign rankings:

Halo CE
Halo 4
Halo 3
Reach
ODST
Halo 2

Reach would have been higher if the characters where not so forgettable.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:29:55 AM
Halo 3: ODST
Halo: Reach
Halo 4
Halo 3 (though, if I were ranking based on nostalgia, this would be on top)
Halo: Combat Evolved (Anniversary)
Halo 2
Heretics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:37:46 AM
Sweeps, I love me Halo 2, I really do. I just, for some reason, have a hard time ranking it above the others. I'm not sure why, really, because that game has probably the most impacting campaign of them all (aside from, you know, ending the war in 3).

I think I have it at the bottom because, of all of the games, its the one that I played the least. Still, I absolutely love going back and playing it, and it grows on me every single time.

Also, on the topic of Halo 2, bring back Arbiter missions!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:40:51 AM
Halo 4 (Yeah, I said it)
Halo 2
Halo: CE
Halo 3
Halo: Reach
Halo 3: ODST
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 13, 2012, 04:42:49 AM
Halo 2
Halo 4
Halo: Reach
Halo 3
Halo: CE
Halo: ODST
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:45:12 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:37:46 AM
Also, on the topic of Halo 2, bring back Arbiter missions!

I definitely want to see him, along with the good covenant, in 5 and 6, but I hope they don't force us to play as him. This trilogy needs to be about John-117. What they could do, is something along the lines of Spartan Ops with him. That'd be cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:47:19 AM
Yeah, a Spartan Ops type thing or an ODST sized Arbiter campaign would be excellent.

Halo 5 definitely needs to bring back the Arbiter and the human allied Covenant. Oh, and the brutes (unless they want to save them for an Arbitor game). And, hopefully, Gravemind and the Flood. I wouldn't mind some Precursor stuff, either ;)P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:49:47 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:47:19 AM
Yeah, a Spartan Ops type thing or an ODST sized Arbiter campaign would be excellent.

Halo 5 definitely needs to bring back the Arbiter and the human allied Covenant. Oh, and the brutes (unless they want to save them for an Arbitor game). And, hopefully, Gravemind and the Flood. I wouldn't mind some Precursor stuff, either ;)P

Ohhh, yes, an ODST sized campaign would be great. Halo 5: The Arbiter I like it.

I'm iffy about the Floods return. I like them more than most here, but I thought 4 was perfect without them. If they do return, hopefully 343 doesn't cram them down our throat.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 13, 2012, 04:51:35 AM
Halo: CE
Halo Reach
Halo 4
Halo 3
Halo ODST
Halo 2
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 13, 2012, 04:52:26 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 13, 2012, 04:51:35 AM
Halo: CE
Halo Reach
Halo 4
Halo 3
Halo ODST
Halo 2

Lol, your trolling gets me every single time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Nov 13, 2012, 04:53:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:29:55 AM

Halo 3: ODST
Halo: Reach
Halo 4
Halo 3
Halo: Combat Evolved (Anniversary)
Halo 2


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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:53:55 AM
Halo 2 isn't gettin a lot of love here. Shames.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 13, 2012, 04:54:29 AM
It's my favorite, dammit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:55:11 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 13, 2012, 04:54:29 AM
It's my favorite, dammit.

So far its just me and you givin it some love.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:55:53 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:49:47 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:47:19 AM
Yeah, a Spartan Ops type thing or an ODST sized Arbiter campaign would be excellent.

Halo 5 definitely needs to bring back the Arbiter and the human allied Covenant. Oh, and the brutes (unless they want to save them for an Arbitor game). And, hopefully, Gravemind and the Flood. I wouldn't mind some Precursor stuff, either ;)P

Ohhh, yes, an ODST sized campaign would be great. Halo 5: The Arbiter I like it.

I'm iffy about the Floods return. I like them more than most here, but I thought 4 was perfect without them. If they do return, hopefully 343 doesn't cram them down our throat.

Given the direction they seem to be going in with all of the ancient Forerunner stuff and whatnot, I think seeing more Flood down the line will only be natural.

Quote from: coolbreeze on Nov 13, 2012, 04:53:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 13, 2012, 04:29:55 AM

Halo 3: ODST
Halo: Reach
Halo 4
Halo 3
Halo: Combat Evolved (Anniversary)
Halo 2


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Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:53:55 AM
Halo 2 isn't gettin a lot of love here. Shames.

Even being at the bottom of my list, I love it to bits. Its just the one I feel least connected to. To everyone who considers it to be the best, I completely understand why, it just doesn't happen to be the case for me :)

Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:55:11 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 13, 2012, 04:54:29 AM
It's my favorite, dammit.

So far its just me and you givin it some love.

And Sweeps. Always Sweeps :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 13, 2012, 04:57:13 AM
Nightmare should conform to our beliefs, Prime. Halo 2 is superior.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 04:58:32 AM
Oh, definitely. I just don't want it to be H3 level flood....never again.

Ah, yes, Sweepers! Ma bad, brah!

Quote from: Aspie on Nov 13, 2012, 04:57:13 AM
Nightmare should conform to our beliefs, Prime. Halo 2 is superior.

Muuuuhahah, yeeeaasss.

:laugh: Nah, its OK. He's, like, the biggest Halo fan I know, he can get away with it, I guess.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 13, 2012, 05:00:52 AM
Halo 2 was a great game, but the story feel rush to me. The switching with The Covenant and Human side didn't made sense and everything could have been better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Byohzrd on Nov 13, 2012, 06:08:57 AM
meh a little late here but oh well

Reach Spartan(s)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fweb-service.halo.xbox.com%2FStats%2FReach%2FSpartan.ashx%3Fi%3Dv1%257c_X9KM9lnILfG1STP3MRITVJr-1-VHcs9H2U2NA7sbJ1vJetG6O7xsFg&hash=506f28c16c83864a2a07cc525261c0f8919de315)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bungie.net%2Fstats%2Freach%2Fplayermodel.ashx%3Frpis%3DpEb87FC-dmQpvuPK7OhOZA%3D%3D&hash=b32f2e78c0249f95efca73068ebe12c9e89c7555)

Halo 4 Spartan IV (so far)
(https://spartans.svc.halowaypoint.com/players/rabbbit2100/h4/spartans/fullbody?target=large)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 13, 2012, 07:47:44 AM
I saw some other people posting their ranking of the halo games, so I thought i'd join-

Halo 4
Halo CE/Anniversary
Halo ODST
Halo 3
Halo Reach
Halo 2

and just to be clear, I absolutely adore the halo games. But Halo 2 and Reach just didn't sit with me like the other ones. And Yes, I can proudly say that Halo 4 has brought the series to a new level for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 13, 2012, 02:21:46 PM
Just beat the game last night on solo legendary, and the legendary ending, despite being nearly nothing at all, was worth it (even though we already knew).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 02:22:20 PM
Quote from: Remonster on Nov 13, 2012, 07:47:44 AM
And Yes, I can proudly say that Halo 4 has brought the series to a new level for me.

Halo 4 and proud!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 13, 2012, 03:02:10 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Nov 13, 2012, 05:00:52 AM
Halo 2 was a great game, but the story feel rush to me. The switching with The Covenant and Human side didn't made sense and everything could have been better.

The switching was the best part, man!

I do agree it felt a bit rushed, though. The Arbiter's side of the story turned out fine, but it really felt like Chief's was a bit compressed, and lacked a proper ending.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Nov 13, 2012, 05:21:48 PM
Hmm.. this nit picking has got me trying to remember. :laugh: I thought they set up the switching nicely in H2, but I was just impressed by that game in general.

I was honestly not very impressed by Reach. :-\ The gameplay and some of the new mechanics and gizmos were great, but the missions weren't really very spectacular. The level design bored me the most.. as it seemed many places were just these open warehouses or facilities without much going on.

Still, of all people's opinions on Halo, if we have Reach or Halo 2 as the least-liked of the series, that's a serious f**king victory for a game franchise. :D

Here's mine, obviously still haven't played H4:

Halo CE
Halo 2
Halo: Reach
Halo 3
Halo: ODST

Did ODST feel like some strange soap opera to anyone else? After that ass-kicking drop pod sequence and the silenced weapons, I started getting the weirdest soap opera vibe from the game... :laugh:

/Halo noob comment, continue on discussing H4, crack addicts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 13, 2012, 06:31:39 PM
I'm gonna jump on the Halo ranking bandwagon now too.

Halo 4.
Halo 2: Arbiter levels
Halo: Combat Evolved (Anniversary)
Halo 3: ODST
Halo Reach
Halo 3.
Halo 2: Master Chief levels.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 06:33:22 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 13, 2012, 06:31:39 PM
I'm gonna jump on the Halo ranking bandwagon now too.

Halo 4.
Halo 2: Arbiter levels
Halo: Combat Evolved (Anniversary)
Halo 3: ODST
Halo Reach
Halo 3.
Halo 2: Master Chief levels.

-_- Dude, we will duke it out if you ever rank MC below the Arbiter again.


:P :P :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 13, 2012, 09:43:15 PM
G'damn I love pretty much every Halo game equally but if I had to rank them:

Halo 3
Halo CE
Halo 4
Halo 2
Halo 3 ODST
Halo Wars
Halo Reach
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 13, 2012, 10:25:26 PM
I just want to comment on some of the smaller things in the game. This time - Game Audio. This may very well be the best sounding game I've played. The human guns were thick and loud, I love that in games. I could sit in one spot and fire the AR in different bursts and get a boner. The Covenant weapons, except for the storm rifle, were superb as well. The Carbine was my favorite Covvie weapon. The Promethean weapons had that proper "hard-light" sound to them, if we even know what that is.  :laugh: I loved the mix of the Light Rifle's triple burst and one, large, single round.

Then, there's the other audio. When you are simply running, the audio is outstanding. You can hear the juggle of Chief's suit, and the gun, then sound of your heavy body hitting the ground. Two cut scenes in particular stood out to me. First was
Spoiler
When Chief first meets the Libraian. He's walking so slowly, and you can hear every thump his feet make. Second, was the final cut scene where Chief is crawling towards the war-head. Every scrap your armor makes against the bridge is fantastic.
[close]

Also, when Chief is talking to someone and he turns his head, its perfect.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: HappyAlien on Nov 13, 2012, 11:34:41 PM
Halo 4 looks like a vast improvement over Halo 3 and ODST. I got those games at half price when i bought my XBOX 360, i had only played Halo a few times on my friend's original XBOX. I thought the Halo3/ODST graphics were poor, gameplay nothing special and the enemies just reminded me of the Jawas from Star Wars. Since it was such a killer platform for the XBOX i though they would have put more effort into it looking better and making the enemies a bit more menacing and less like something from a Saturday morning cartoon.

Because of this i never really became a Halo fan, i had MW2 on my PS3 at the time so i mostly played that. However Reach and Halo 4 look a lot better and many reviewers are saying Halo 4 is the best Halo. Yet Halo 3 has an average reviewer ranking of 94(probably easier to impress reviewers back in 2007) while Halo 4 only has 87. Much like when i played Killzone 2 (god those controls were bad) playing Halo 3 was such an underwhelming experience is Halo 4 a vast improvement that i should buy or if i didn't really enjoy Halo 3 that much is it not really worth getting.

I couldn't even really get into multiplayer or split screen cause my mate who is a fan just kept bounding about like a kangaroo so it was hard to shoot him and it just felt  stupid. Never could get into Halo or Killzone despite all the hype from the XBOX and PS3 fanboys always liked my multiplatform shooter like Call of Duty, Rage and Bioshock.

So is it worth getting even for a someone who isn't Halo fan and thought Halo 3 was overrated?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 14, 2012, 12:29:47 AM
Quote from: HappyAlien on Nov 13, 2012, 11:34:41 PM
Halo 4 looks like a vast improvement over Halo 3 and ODST. I got those games at half price when i bought my XBOX 360, i had only played Halo a few times on my friend's original XBOX. I thought the Halo3/ODST graphics were poor, gameplay nothing special and the enemies just reminded me of the Jawas from Star Wars. Since it was such a killer platform for the XBOX i though they would have put more effort into it looking better and making the enemies a bit more menacing and less like something from a Saturday morning cartoon.

Because of this i never really became a Halo fan, i had MW2 on my PS3 at the time so i mostly played that. However Reach and Halo 4 look a lot better and many reviewers are saying Halo 4 is the best Halo. Yet Halo 3 has an average reviewer ranking of 94(probably easier to impress reviewers back in 2007) while Halo 4 only has 87. Much like when i played Killzone 2 (god those controls were bad) playing Halo 3 was such an underwhelming experience is Halo 4 a vast improvement that i should buy or if i didn't really enjoy Halo 3 that much is it not really worth getting.

I couldn't even really get into multiplayer or split screen cause my mate who is a fan just kept bounding about like a kangaroo so it was hard to shoot him and it just felt  stupid. Never could get into Halo or Killzone despite all the hype from the XBOX and PS3 fanboys always liked my multiplatform shooter like Call of Duty, Rage and Bioshock.

So is it worth getting even for a someone who isn't Halo fan and thought Halo 3 was overrated?
I'd say probably not, no.
Halo is what it is, a arena style multiplayer where bunny hoppers abound and a campaign that will be meaningless to you unless you're a fan of the previous Halos.
It's a great game but if you don't already like Halo chances are it won't change your mind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BANE on Nov 14, 2012, 02:48:14 AM
I absolutely adored this game. My only complaint is that it's not long enough. Seriously. I wouldn't have minded a 20 hour campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 02:52:03 AM
Quote from: BANE on Nov 14, 2012, 02:48:14 AM
I absolutely adored this game. My only complaint is that it's not long enough. Seriously. I wouldn't have minded a 20 hour campaign.

Same here, I wanted more places to explore! I want all the areas in the next game to be as large as they were in Halo: CE, nothing beats being able to almost "breathe" the air in the open field while running around shooting up Covvies and rescuing team mates.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 14, 2012, 02:57:41 AM
I wouldn't have wanted anything much longer than what we got. It kind of depends on what type of story they're trying to tell. The longest campaign, Halo 2, had two stories to tell and it managed to pace itself wonderfully, whereas Halo 4 had a pretty straightforward, single story to tell. Much longer and it would have felt like they were just dragging it out to fill time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 03:00:26 AM
I agree with Sweeps. I thought I was going to be a bit put off by the 8 mission campaign, but it wound up complimenting the story perfectly. I loved every minute of it (even the frustratingly hard parts :P ).

I hope I get a chance this week to finish up Episode 2 of Spartan Ops and play some more War Games!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 03:05:27 AM
I want more missions like those with the mammoth! UNSC missions! Make them sidequests 343!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 03:07:29 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 03:05:27 AM
I want more missions like those with the mammoth! UNSC missions! Make them sidequests 343!!!

Yeah, a Spartan Ops mission with a Mammoth could be quite cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 03:19:22 AM
RIDE DA MAMMOTHS!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BANE on Nov 14, 2012, 03:23:50 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 14, 2012, 02:57:41 AM
I wouldn't have wanted anything much longer than what we got. It kind of depends on what type of story they're trying to tell. The longest campaign, Halo 2, had two stories to tell and it managed to pace itself wonderfully, whereas Halo 4 had a pretty straightforward, single story to tell. Much longer and it would have felt like they were just dragging it out to fill time.
Halo 2 felt like I was fighting a war, in the sense that it dragged on forever and was tremendously frustrating on Legendary (so much so I took a pair of scissors to my controller and bashed a hole in it). But Halo 4 felt perfect. I think that, as long as each level offered something new and enticing (the new weapons already brought so much more fun to the game), they could have extended it a bit longer.

A quick question:

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The librarian talked about Master Chief evolving rapidly, and that she'd 'upgraded' him. Is it just me, or was that never developed further? I noticed nothing. She also said that he would be immune to the Didac's powers, or something of that nature, yet he still lifts MC up at the end and nearly throws him over the edge of that bridge. Anybody have an explanation?
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 14, 2012, 03:26:42 AM
Quote from: BANE on Nov 14, 2012, 03:23:50 AM
A quick question:

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The librarian talked about Master Chief evolving rapidly, and that she'd 'upgraded' him. Is it just me, or was that never developed further? I noticed nothing. She also said that he would be immune to the Didac's powers, or something of that nature, yet he still lifts MC up at the end and nearly throws him over the edge of that bridge. Anybody have an explanation?
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Her modification made it so he was immune to the Didact's datafication thingy.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BANE on Nov 14, 2012, 03:29:28 AM
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Didn't she talk about physical evolution though? I thought I'd see him jumping further and running faster by the end.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 03:30:40 AM
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Like KNIGHT said, it was because of the Librarian that John was able to survive the Didact's blast form the Composer. As for the whole jumping farther/running faster thing, maybe something like that will happen in time. From what I understand about Forerunner mutation, its a gradual process.

Personally, I think that Chief is, at least in part, Forerunner as a result of the Librarian's 'upgrade'. Maybe its a bit of a stretch (though maybe not, given the book Halo Cryptum, but I think John may even have a bit of the Didact himself in him.

I'm sure that Halo 5 and 6 will provide more clarification on just what happened to him, though.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BANE on Nov 14, 2012, 03:34:58 AM
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Fair enough. I just heard her mention upgrades and my anticipatory juices started flowing[/spoiling]
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 03:37:35 AM
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All I know is, I want to see the Chief don a Forerunner battleskin before all this is over 8)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 14, 2012, 03:46:21 AM
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Screw that, I wanna see a Forerunner War Sphinx.

No, I wanna FIGHT alongside or against one.

Cause that would kick ass.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 03:47:56 AM
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War Sphinx would indeed be excellent.

But I really like the comment the Librarian made about 'shaping' humanity so that, as they rebuild, they come closer with their ancient origins (hence the aesthetic similarities between the Spartans' MJOLNIR and the Forerunners' battleskin).
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 14, 2012, 03:54:54 AM
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If the Librarian had a way of converting Cortana to a bio-digital form, Chief and her could have had the most amazing babies ever. Ever.

...But seeing as previous bio-digital meddling didn't go so well (Prometheans), I think she's better off.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 03:56:57 AM
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Last night, when I beat the game again, I honestly felt sorrow

Chief: "Wait..."



^^^^ Didn't hear that the first time, and it felt so f**king sad.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 04:05:48 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 14, 2012, 03:54:54 AM
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If the Librarian had a way of converting Cortana to a bio-digital form, Chief and her could have had the most amazing babies ever. Ever.

...But seeing as previous bio-digital meddling didn't go so well (Prometheans), I think she's better off.
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(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsiftingthroughpatterns.files.wordpress.com%2F2012%2F05%2Fkevin_flynn_from_legacy2.png&hash=95e965d79aed81dcc87c19c6cd5c05693eb645c1)

"Bio-digital jazz, man..."

In all seriousness (not really), I'm sure Gravemind would have a fun time poking around in a bio-digital Cortana :P
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 14, 2012, 04:14:51 AM
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Seeing as she'd essentially be Quorra... so would any living creature. ;J
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 04:16:55 AM
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Stahp it man, yer makin' me derezz!
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Also, this time I am being completely serious,
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I'm sure Jen Taylor won't be leaving Halo any time soon. Cortana may be gone (for now), but Halsey still remains 8)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 14, 2012, 04:32:00 AM
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(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F_aV7ZTfasLGo%2FTSdIwjZ9PcI%2FAAAAAAAAAII%2FLh4BowdFFvM%2Fs1600%2F1293612342733.jpg&hash=61a18d24ec34a23c3f1b195ca32a5c40a9c0e3c6)

derezz'd
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And in response to complete seriousness,
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Definitely, not to mention there's the possibility that Cortana brought up of a copy of herself... which would be incredibly sad, to have to be re-aquainted with a new version of her. That could be both intriguing, heartbreaking, and potentially comedic.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 04:36:53 AM
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While some of my friends were throwing the idea around, I myself never really put much thought into a copy of Cortana. I admit that its something I would be hesitant about, but the way you described it, I could see something like that working brilliantly.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 14, 2012, 05:45:12 AM
I genuinely love this game. It was awesome at first, but it just keeps growing on me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 05:51:47 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 14, 2012, 05:45:12 AM
I genuinely love this game. It was awesome at first, but it just keeps growing on me.

Same here, I bet I'll love it even more the third time around.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 14, 2012, 06:06:49 AM
Aspie, dafuq is your gamertag, man?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 14, 2012, 06:14:38 AM
wolfandgodzilla

I totally forgot to tell y'all. Oops.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 14, 2012, 06:17:34 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 03:56:57 AM
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Last night, when I beat the game again, I honestly felt sorrow

Chief: "Wait..."



^^^^ Didn't hear that the first time, and it felt so f**king sad.
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Yes, dude. The second time I watch that scene it actually hit more harder than the first.

Also -

She said that to me once...about being a machine.   :'( :'(
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 06:18:29 AM
Oh, god damn...my heart!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 14, 2012, 06:32:10 AM
I just beat the Campaign. Loved it, truly outstanding.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 14, 2012, 06:38:52 AM
Just finished the seventh mission. That last cutscene, gah, was bringing tears to my eyes.

Gonna finish the game tomorrow.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 06:41:26 AM
More Lasky please! Also, more Arbiter...and uh...yeah this is all I ask for right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 14, 2012, 06:44:17 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 06:41:26 AM
More Lasky please! Also, more Arbiter...and uh...yeah this is all I ask for right now.

Don't forget the ODST squad!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 06:45:30 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 14, 2012, 06:44:17 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 06:41:26 AM
More Lasky please! Also, more Arbiter...and uh...yeah this is all I ask for right now.

Don't forget the ODST squad!

ODST 2!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 14, 2012, 08:38:52 AM
So my brother and I dragged ourselves through the campaign again on Legendary.

Someone remind me why I did that again ... ?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 01:25:47 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 06:41:26 AM
More Lasky please! Also, more Arbiter...and uh...yeah this is all I ask for right now.

More Flood! ;)

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 14, 2012, 06:44:17 AM
Don't forget the ODST squad!

Yessssss

Ya'know, I don't think there was a single ODST in Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Nov 14, 2012, 01:27:46 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 01:25:47 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 14, 2012, 06:41:26 AM
More Lasky please! Also, more Arbiter...and uh...yeah this is all I ask for right now.

More Flood! ;)

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 14, 2012, 06:44:17 AM
Don't forget the ODST squad!

Yessssss

Ya'know, I don't think there was a single ODST in Halo 4.

There wasn't....I was pretty disappointed about that.

Halo 5, they'll be in Halo 5.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 14, 2012, 02:45:16 PM
Quote from: SiL on Nov 14, 2012, 08:38:52 AM
So my brother and I dragged ourselves through the campaign again on Legendary.

Someone remind me why I did that again ... ?

Masochism?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 02:48:19 PM
Sphess Mureenz...

Last level...

Now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 14, 2012, 02:49:22 PM
I don't think I could finish it in 20 minutes. 'Cause that's when I gotta go to catch the bus.

Come this evening, though, mark my words, it will be done.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 02:49:59 PM
Well meh...Where's an XBox portable when you need one? :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 14, 2012, 02:51:28 PM
I could probably set up a rig with a small TV and the 'Box in my backpack.

I wonder if my physics teacher would notice...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Nov 14, 2012, 03:02:12 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 02:49:59 PM
Well meh...Where's an XBox portable when you need one? :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3LYdZMifTI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3LYdZMifTI#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 14, 2012, 06:29:24 PM
I want one.

Right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Nov 14, 2012, 07:08:18 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2012, 02:48:19 PM
Sphess Mureenz...

Last level...

Now.


SPEHSS MAHREENS! WE ARE THE SPEHSS MAHREENS! OUR ENEMEHS DIE!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 15, 2012, 12:09:11 AM
The stupid second disc for Halo 4 is asking for way too much since I deleted half of the games on my storage device. Yet it's still not letting me play the second disc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 15, 2012, 12:17:22 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Nov 15, 2012, 12:09:11 AM
The stupid second disc for Halo 4 is asking for way too much since I deleted half of the games on my storage device. Yet it's still not letting me play the second disc.


Is the bar at the bottom of the screen not downloading for when you put in the second disc?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 15, 2012, 12:26:24 AM
Is anybody but me noticing that some parts of the campaign are actually easier on Legendary?

Right after you meet up with Lasky is a good example for me. On heroic, I failed to keep any of the marines alive, and had to go for multiple attempts to finally survive guarding the door. On Legendary, not a single one died, and guarding the door was a breeze. Not sure why.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 15, 2012, 12:30:09 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 15, 2012, 12:26:24 AM
Is anybody but me noticing that some parts of the campaign are actually easier on Legendary?

Right after you meet up with Lasky is a good example for me. On heroic, I failed to keep any of the marines alive, and had to go for multiple attempts to finally survive guarding the door. On Legendary, not a single one died, and guarding the door was a breeze. Not sure why.


It's extremely easy when you are well armed, it surprised me to be honest, not sure how harder Heroic was for some reason for you, I only played it on Normal before I tried my hand with Legendary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 15, 2012, 12:34:10 AM
My brother and I walked through some parts of the campaign on Legendary where we got stuck dying on Normal, but we put it down to being unfamiliar with the level and changing our tactics with higher difficulty (We're a hell of a lot more cautious on Legendary).

That being said, all the marines died well before we reached the door on Legendary, but we had plenty of them by the time we got there on Normal :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 15, 2012, 12:38:31 AM
I have no idea how I even got any marines alive during that part of the game. I only lost one of them, pure freaking chance I suppose.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 15, 2012, 01:19:39 AM
I got the chance to play the multiplayer and it was awesome. Much better then the multiplayer in Reach IMO.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Nov 15, 2012, 01:46:26 AM
"Time was your ally, human, but now it has abandoned you. The Forerunners... have returned."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 15, 2012, 01:58:40 AM
I wanna make an avatar and signature based on
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The Didact
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, but I'm afraid it may still be too soon and too spoilery...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 15, 2012, 02:05:06 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 15, 2012, 01:58:40 AM
I wanna make an avatar and signature based on
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The Didact
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, but I'm afraid it may still be too soon and too spoilery...
f**k that, one week spoiler embargo on that one is up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Nov 15, 2012, 02:35:59 AM
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OK, so, I'd just like to say that the ending was really Goddamn sad. I watched it again on Youtube yesterday and noticed something absolutely heart wrenching. When the Chief say "I am not leaving you here!", you can actually hear his voice waver with sadness, like he's close to tears. I didn't think the end could wring any more crying out of me, but it turns out I was wrong.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 15, 2012, 02:42:15 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Nov 15, 2012, 02:35:59 AM
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OK, so, I'd just like to say that the ending was really Goddamn sad. I watched it again on Youtube yesterday and noticed something absolutely heart wrenching. When the Chief say "I am not leaving you here!", you can actually hear his voice waver with sadness, like he's close to tears. I didn't think the end could wring any more crying out of me, but it turns out I was wrong.
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No,
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what's heart wrenching is when he asks her to wait, and then how 343 gives you an even bigger emotional bitch slap by playing never forget in the credits
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 15, 2012, 03:23:30 AM
I still like to see Arbiter return in Halo 5. I remember that he was still alive after Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 03:55:48 AM
Just finished.

I feel numb now.

The sadness will kick in any minute now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 15, 2012, 03:57:39 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 03:55:48 AM
Just finished.

I feel numb now.

The sadness will kick in any minute now.


I wish I could be here for ya when it does.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 15, 2012, 03:59:09 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 03:55:48 AM
Just finished.

I feel numb now.

The sadness will kick in any minute now.

:( Yeah.  :( Yeah.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 04:00:12 AM
Okay, it's hit me now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 15, 2012, 04:02:27 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 04:00:12 AM
Okay, it's hit me now.

:'( :'(

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She said that to me once...about being a machine.

I don't know why, but that line gets me everytime I think about it.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 04:09:15 AM
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Same. f**king hell, that was some melancholia right there.

This is hitting me harder than Johnson's death. And Johnson's death hit me pretty damn hard.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2012, 04:11:04 AM
Glad you finished it, Marines. And yeah, it hit pretty friggin' hard. Beautifully done, though.

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"Our duty as soldiers is to protect humanity. Whatever the cost."

"You say that like soldiers and humanity are two different things. Soldiers aren't machines. We're just people."
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 04:55:03 AM
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What's getting me most right now is when Cortana reaches out and... touches you for the first time.

Beautiful.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 15, 2012, 04:58:15 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 04:55:03 AM
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What's getting me most right now is when Cortana reaches out and... touches you for the first time.

Beautiful.
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Damn, man, I know what you mean. That was a beautiful moment.  :'(
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 05:05:56 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 15, 2012, 04:58:15 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 04:55:03 AM
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What's getting me most right now is when Cortana reaches out and... touches you for the first time.

Beautiful.
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Damn, man, I know what you mean. That was a beautiful moment.  :'(
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"Don't let her go. Don't you ever let her go."

But she was gone before I could get a grip...
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 15, 2012, 05:08:03 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 05:05:56 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 15, 2012, 04:58:15 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 04:55:03 AM
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What's getting me most right now is when Cortana reaches out and... touches you for the first time.

Beautiful.
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Damn, man, I know what you mean. That was a beautiful moment.  :'(
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"Don't let her go. Don't you ever let her go."

But she was gone before I could get a grip...
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:'( :'( :'(   Damn you, Marines....and Halo. Makin me cry and what not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 15, 2012, 05:22:59 AM
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Why are we spoilering quotes, unless someones played the game they won't even get these lines.
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My personal favourite
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"In this hour of victory, we taste only defeat. I ask, why? We are Forerunners, guardians of all that exists. The roots of the galaxy have grown deep under our careful tending. Where there is life, the wisdom of our countless generations has saturated the soil. Our strength is a luminous sun, towards which all intelligence blossoms... And the impervious shelter beneath which it has prospered. I stand before you, accused of the sin of ensuring Forerunner ascendancy. Of attempting to save us from this fate where we are forced to... recede. Humanity stands as the greatest threat in the galaxy. Refusing to eradicate them is a fool's gambit. We squander eons in the darkness, while they seize our triumphs for their own. The Mantle of responsibility for all things belongs to Forerunners alone. Think of my acts as you will. But do not doubt the reality: the Reclamation... has already begun. And we are hopeless to stop it."
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I believe he's still alive too, no way a pulse grenade of all things could stop him.

Also any one else watched the terminals? Pretty much confirm our Halo 4 Didact is
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the Ur-Didact.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 15, 2012, 05:27:51 AM
Better safe than sorry for me, man. I wouldn't want to know any lines coming from a scene such as the one we are speaking of.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 05:30:02 AM
Same. The number of times I've had things spoilered due to inconsiderate posts, ugh, it's terrible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drago-Morph on Nov 15, 2012, 05:32:54 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 04:09:15 AM
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Same. f**king hell, that was some melancholia right there.

This is hitting me harder than Johnson's death. And Johnson's death hit me pretty damn hard.
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Just to add some perspective to the Chief's sadness, to him Cortana's death was at most 24 hours after Johnson's.
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On a lighter note, I think I can go Super Saiyan at Halo multiplayer. I'm pretty beastly at Halo 3 and Reach (I've been having quite a bit of trouble with Halo 4), killing everyone effortlessly. I only really have two states of play: one is where I need to try my darnedest and really focus on everything, where I only go at most positive five K/D spread. The other is when I slip into what I've dubbed the "Killing Zone", where I don't have to try at all and I stomp right the Hell over everyone. Tapping into the Killing Zone is pretty much the backbone of all my Halo skill, because I'm pretty average without it.

I first discovered it in Halo 3 after playing a bunch of Lone Wolves. I suddenly found out that I could walk all over everyone somehow. A bit of practice in that playlist and I shot straight up to Rank 50 and I instantly got all my ability as soon as I booted up the playlist. I could only get it in team games when I was playing with a select set of buddies, otherwise I was pretty mediocre. In Reach, all it takes is two or three warm-up games every time I boot it up before I hit my stride and start my domination.

In my multiplayer experience on Halo 4, I've been doing pretty poorly (barely have a positive overall K/D spread) and I thought I might just straight up suck at the game. But tonight I managed to tap into the Killing Zone twice and go positive ten and positive twelve, back-to-back. So I know it's there, I just need to figure out how to access it. And no, I'm not confusing the Killing Zone with doing really well or being on the ball or whatever. It's a totally different state of play. I've had game where I do really good but don't actually get into the KZ and they're completely different experiences. And the strangest part is that I've only ever had this ability for Halo (and AVP2).

I was just thinking about that tonight and it really intrigued me. I wanted to share it with somebody because I wanted to get my thoughts down and because it's kind of weird for me as a player. You guys got any special "Halo mode" things going on, or are you always behind the wheel for good or ill?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 05:44:48 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Nov 15, 2012, 05:32:54 AM
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Just to add some perspective to the Chief's sadness, to him Cortana's death was at most 24 hours after Johnson's.
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Oh, Jesus Christ, why'd you have to say that? :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 15, 2012, 05:45:43 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 05:44:48 AM
Quote from: Drago-Morph on Nov 15, 2012, 05:32:54 AM
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Just to add some perspective to the Chief's sadness, to him Cortana's death was at most 24 hours after Johnson's.
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Oh, Jesus Christ, why'd you have to say that? :'(

Oh, shit. I didn't even think of that. Man, just...  :'( :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 15, 2012, 05:51:11 AM
Play the game for a second time...you'll f**king feel crushed. I know I did.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 06:02:31 AM
I'm gonna start up Legendary soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 15, 2012, 06:05:23 AM
I felt nothing.

I'm a bad man :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 15, 2012, 06:06:42 AM
Quote from: SiL on Nov 15, 2012, 06:05:23 AM
I felt nothing.

I'm a bad man :(

:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 06:10:14 AM
Quote from: SiL on Nov 15, 2012, 06:05:23 AM
I felt nothing.

I'm a bad man :(

I despair to imagine what dark, consuming absence you must have in your heart's stead.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SiL on Nov 15, 2012, 06:39:30 AM
"Nothing" might be stretching it, but it wasn't much more than "...aw".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 15, 2012, 07:49:04 AM
To be honest I felt that Reach had a much better ending for me. Although thats because Noble Six is your character that you can customize and whatnot.

The ending of H4 was, alright I guess, but never tugged at my heartstrings at all. I
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2012, 11:47:21 AM
In my opinion, both Reach and 4 had very emotional endings. Reach because, like you said, Noble 6 was me as a player. I had to watch the world crumble around me as I myself was killed, knowing that what I did set the course to end the war yet never getting the chance to see that ending for myself.

Halo 4, on the other hand, was emotional in a different way.
Spoiler
After spending two games with Cortana in Combat Evolved and 2, and spending almost all of 3 trying to search for, Cortana was a character that both the player and the Chief had grown very fond of. She wasn't human, of course, but she had perhaps more heart and personality to her than the Chief ever did. During the final years of the war they formed an inseparable bond and, by the end of it all, were all each other had. Now, bring on Halo 4...Cortana wakes you up four years later and right from the get go its obvious that she is in less than perfect state. Master Chief, the stoic action hero of the trilogy, awakens in his usual calm, cool way, but Cortana is clearly having problems. When Chief discovers that she, the only friend he has left in the world (a friend who is not even human) is going rampant, he spends the entirety of the game going on a quest to save her. Yes, the world is at stake and yes, he does save it, but throughout the game he always has it in his mind that he has to save Cortana. It is Cortana and Cortana alone that is able to draw emotion out of the Master Chief. By the end of the game, when Chief is unable to save her and she sacrifices her life to held destroy the Didact, we see Cortana finally in a human state, achieving what she wanted all throughout her 'life' and be close to Master Chief only to perish moments late. The Master Chief spent 30 years surrounded by death and war, but it was the defeat of an AI that truly broke him.

"She said that to me once...about being a machine."
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 15, 2012, 12:36:10 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 14, 2012, 06:14:38 AM
wolfandgodzilla

I totally forgot to tell y'all. Oops.
Okay, I added it, but the nigga that popped up had a default gamer pic and zero gamerscore in Halo 4. Now I KNOW THAT AINT YOU.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2012, 11:47:21 AM
In my opinion, both Reach and 4 had very emotional endings. Reach because, like you said, Noble 6 was me as a player. I had to watch the world crumble around me as I myself was killed, knowing that what I did set the course to end the war yet never getting the chance to see that ending for myself.

Halo 4, on the other hand, was emotional in a different way.
Spoiler
After spending two games with Cortana in Combat Evolved and 2, and spending almost all of 3 trying to search for, Cortana was a character that both the player and the Chief had grown very fond of. She wasn't human, of course, but she had perhaps more heart and personality to her than the Chief ever did. During the final years of the war they formed an inseparable bond and, by the end of it all, were all each other had. Now, bring on Halo 4...Cortana wakes you up four years later and right from the get go its obvious that she is in less than perfect state. Master Chief, the stoic action hero of the trilogy, awakens in his usual calm, cool way, but Cortana is clearly having problems. When Chief discovers that she, the only friend he has left in the world (a friend who is not even human) is going rampant, he spends the entirety of the game going on a quest to save her. Yes, the world is at stake and yes, he does save it, but throughout the game he always has it in his mind that he has to save Cortana. It is Cortana and Cortana alone that is able to draw emotion out of the Master Chief. By the end of the game, when Chief is unable to save her and she sacrifices her life to held destroy the Didact, we see Cortana finally in a human state, achieving what she wanted all throughout her 'life' and be close to Master Chief only to perish moments late. The Master Chief spent 30 years surrounded by death and war, but it was the defeat of an AI that truly broke him.

"She said that to me once...about being a machine."
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 15, 2012, 12:42:41 PM
QuoteOver four million people played Halo 4 on Xbox LIVE in the first five days.

13.5 million hours were spent playing Campaign in the first five days.

1.9 million hours were spent playing Spartan Ops in the first five days.

16 million hours were spent playing War Games in the first five days.

31.4 million hours were spent playing Halo 4 in the first five days.

1,116,882 people completed the Campaign in the first five days.

6% of total players completed the Campaign on Legendary in the first five days.

43,335,060 achievements were unlocked in the first five days.

2,675,140,836 kills were earned in Campaign in the first five days.

505,250,095 kills were earned in Spartan Ops in the first five days.

1,410,025,354 kills were earned in War Games in the first five days.

4,590,416,285 kills were earned playing Halo 4 on Xbox LIVE in the first five days.

Go Halo GO

Team snipers is getting a playlist next week, while swat is only getting one more week as a playlist  :'(

http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/14/The-Halo-Bulletin-111412-.aspx (http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/11/14/The-Halo-Bulletin-111412-.aspx)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 15, 2012, 12:44:22 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 15, 2012, 12:36:10 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Nov 14, 2012, 06:14:38 AM
wolfandgodzilla

I totally forgot to tell y'all. Oops.
Okay, I added it, but the nigga that popped up had a default gamer pic and zero gamerscore in Halo 4. Now I KNOW THAT AINT YOU.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2012, 11:47:21 AM
In my opinion, both Reach and 4 had very emotional endings. Reach because, like you said, Noble 6 was me as a player. I had to watch the world crumble around me as I myself was killed, knowing that what I did set the course to end the war yet never getting the chance to see that ending for myself.

Halo 4, on the other hand, was emotional in a different way.
Spoiler
After spending two games with Cortana in Combat Evolved and 2, and spending almost all of 3 trying to search for, Cortana was a character that both the player and the Chief had grown very fond of. She wasn't human, of course, but she had perhaps more heart and personality to her than the Chief ever did. During the final years of the war they formed an inseparable bond and, by the end of it all, were all each other had. Now, bring on Halo 4...Cortana wakes you up four years later and right from the get go its obvious that she is in less than perfect state. Master Chief, the stoic action hero of the trilogy, awakens in his usual calm, cool way, but Cortana is clearly having problems. When Chief discovers that she, the only friend he has left in the world (a friend who is not even human) is going rampant, he spends the entirety of the game going on a quest to save her. Yes, the world is at stake and yes, he does save it, but throughout the game he always has it in his mind that he has to save Cortana. It is Cortana and Cortana alone that is able to draw emotion out of the Master Chief. By the end of the game, when Chief is unable to save her and she sacrifices her life to held destroy the Didact, we see Cortana finally in a human state, achieving what she wanted all throughout her 'life' and be close to Master Chief only to perish moments late. The Master Chief spent 30 years surrounded by death and war, but it was the defeat of an AI that truly broke him.

"She said that to me once...about being a machine."
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http://i.ytimg.com/vi/MhCjmM3psAc/0.jpg

I just renewed my account saturday, so it probably didn't record any score (even though i'm 3/4 through the game but haven't played since last thursday). Besides, from what I've heard your going to be the easiest target come AVPgalaxy game night  :-*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 15, 2012, 01:01:32 PM
I'm going to miss you, Aspie...

Spoiler
...figuratively speaking.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmobi-wall.brothersoft.com%2Ffiles%2F240440%2Fm%2F12832300921511.jpg&hash=3679d22b480a8076fe08a1ce6d1e474425496251)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 15, 2012, 01:24:16 PM
Hurry up and schedule a game night AVPG, dammit. I need to bury Space Sweeper, like, ASAP.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2012, 03:29:47 PM
I just wanna see Aspie suck.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Nov 15, 2012, 04:46:28 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 15, 2012, 01:58:40 AM
I wanna make an avatar and signature based on
Spoiler
The Didact
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, but I'm afraid it may still be too soon and too spoilery...

I'd kill for that! Muahahahahaha!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 15, 2012, 04:56:48 PM
Anyone else frustrated with Spartan Ops? I drop my weapon for one second and it disappears completely. Makes playing it super frustrating, especially if you accidentally drop a good weapon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 15, 2012, 05:00:05 PM
Haven't had that happen to me myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 15, 2012, 05:03:31 PM
It happens to me every match, if I drop a weapon for more than a few seconds it will disappear.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 15, 2012, 11:57:15 PM
Well, this is fantastic. I just found out the massive Infinity download is for ALL multiplayer, not just Spartan Ops. Which is f**king bullshit.

So, I guess I'm not playing multiplayer for awhile.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 16, 2012, 12:12:16 AM
I forgot that today day is the 11th anniversary of the first Halo game. I was 10 when it came out and I didn't play it until a few months later in early 2002 when I got invited to some person's birthday party. It was a awesome and pretty mind blowing game for it's time. I always believe that it will continued to be the best game in the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2012, 12:20:00 AM
Huh, you're right. I had completely forgotten about that. Happy 11th anniversary to the game that launched my all time favorite gaming franchise!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 16, 2012, 12:31:55 AM
Almost finished Halo 4 on Legenday. Almost there, so clooose.....

Spoiler
The Broadsword segment may be my favorite moment in the entire game. I f**king love it.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2012, 12:34:03 AM
It was quite awesome, but for some reason I had a hard time with it during my only (normal) playthrough :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 16, 2012, 12:50:43 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2012, 12:34:03 AM
It was quite awesome, but for some reason I had a hard time with it during my only (normal) playthrough :D

Not surprising.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 16, 2012, 04:00:17 AM
Just beat the game on Legendary.

It was difficult. It was insane. It make me want to kill someone at times.

But I loved every second of it.

I am proud that Halo 4 was the first game I played on legendary. It made the emotional experience of the story so much better.




Halo 5, Bring. It. On.

Edit: Oh God Dammit, apparently the game decided "HAH, HEY BRO NOT GONNA REGISTER THAT YOU BEAT ME ON LEGENDARY" for two of the levels, so I have to do them again to get the Mk VI stuff...
DOUBLE EDIT: Make that three missions. f**k me....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Nov 16, 2012, 06:40:45 AM
Anyone want to try doing a Halo 4 game night soon? I don't go back to classes until the 29th.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2012, 11:48:06 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 16, 2012, 04:00:17 AM
Edit: Oh God Dammit, apparently the game decided "HAH, HEY BRO NOT GONNA REGISTER THAT YOU BEAT ME ON LEGENDARY" for two of the levels, so I have to do them again to get the Mk VI stuff...
DOUBLE EDIT: Make that three missions. f**k me....

Yeah, the game glitches like that sometimes, it seems :-\ I've noticed a lot of people online complaining about the same thing, and for my normal playthrough it tells me I beat the game, but the Waypoint site doesn't have level seven listed for some reason...

Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Nov 16, 2012, 06:40:45 AM
Anyone want to try doing a Halo 4 game night soon? I don't go back to classes until the 29th.

Depending on day/time, I'd be up for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Nov 16, 2012, 04:14:46 PM
I might be getting Halo 4 today. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2012, 05:43:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3njDaIWTrE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3njDaIWTrE#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 16, 2012, 06:04:12 PM
Something I've been a bit curious about...

Spoiler
What happened to the surviving Spartan IIs and IIIs from Ghosts of Onyx/Glasslands/Thursday War? Last we saw of them, they were sitting all cozy in Infinity. So where did they go?
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Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Nov 16, 2012, 06:40:45 AM
Anyone want to try doing a Halo 4 game night soon? I don't go back to classes until the 29th.

Sure, depending on the time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 16, 2012, 06:09:24 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 16, 2012, 06:04:12 PM
Something I've been a bit curious about...

Spoiler
What happened to the surviving Spartan IIs and IIIs from Ghosts of Onyx/Glasslands/Thursday War? Last we saw of them, they were sitting all cozy in Infinity. So where did they go?
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Never read them, so they don't exist.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2012, 06:12:46 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 16, 2012, 06:04:12 PM
Something I've been a bit curious about...

Spoiler
What happened to the surviving Spartan IIs and IIIs from Ghosts of Onyx/Glasslands/Thursday War? Last we saw of them, they were sitting all cozy in Infinity. So where did they go?
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Well, another book is coming out that's going to cap off the GoO/Glasslands/Thursday War story, so I guess we'll find out then. I myself am slowly working my way through Glasslands at the moment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Nov 16, 2012, 06:13:09 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 16, 2012, 06:04:12 PM
Something I've been a bit curious about...

Spoiler
What happened to the surviving Spartan IIs and IIIs from Ghosts of Onyx/Glasslands/Thursday War? Last we saw of them, they were sitting all cozy in Infinity. So where did they go?
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I was wondering that myself. I was really hoping that we would see MC
Spoiler
reunite with the SII's.
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Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 16, 2012, 06:09:24 PM
Never read them, so they don't exist.

lolwut?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 16, 2012, 06:16:04 PM
Quote from: coolbreeze on Nov 16, 2012, 06:13:09 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 16, 2012, 06:04:12 PM
Something I've been a bit curious about...

Spoiler
What happened to the surviving Spartan IIs and IIIs from Ghosts of Onyx/Glasslands/Thursday War? Last we saw of them, they were sitting all cozy in Infinity. So where did they go?
[close]



I was wondering that myself. I was really hoping that we would see MC
Spoiler
reunite with the SII's.
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Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 16, 2012, 06:09:24 PM
Never read them, so they don't exist.

lolwut?


I never read anything about the expanded universe through the books and whatnot. Not part of my personal canon until they actually show up in the games, or a mini-series like Forward Unto Dawn.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 16, 2012, 06:20:02 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 16, 2012, 05:43:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3njDaIWTrE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3njDaIWTrE#ws)

Really lookin' forward to that. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 16, 2012, 10:57:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lqrGbRtL8M#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lqrGbRtL8M#ws)
Not his best work, but still pretty good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 16, 2012, 11:49:20 PM
Of course it's not his best work, that title goes to:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbLc6Mi8zQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbLc6Mi8zQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 17, 2012, 02:31:40 PM
Two levels away from being a certified Wetwork Operative...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 17, 2012, 02:32:28 PM
Just hit SR27 myself, so I've got quite a ways to go :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 17, 2012, 02:42:56 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 17, 2012, 02:31:40 PM
Two levels away from being a certified Wetwork Operative...
...

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-PFfC6y9C_Xk%2FUJgMUPyQfiI%2FAAAAAAAABhA%2FN9nrL56r4jA%2Fs1600%2Felinframundo.0005.png&hash=366ea436f2c932a33d6addda9dd1a448af7821fc)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Nov 17, 2012, 04:24:14 PM
Hit level 32 yesterday while playing Flood- bloody love that game mode!  ;D Anyone else able to butcher "Pros" with the Storm Rifle?  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 17, 2012, 09:10:08 PM
Quote from: Mr. Runner on Nov 17, 2012, 04:24:14 PM
Hit level 32 yesterday while playing Flood- bloody love that game mode!  ;D Anyone else able to butcher "Pros" with the Storm Rifle?  ;)
Hell yeah, storm rifle and jet pack in regicide is hilarious just blasting dopes left and right, the gun is brilliant, better than the AR or suppressor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 18, 2012, 02:54:11 AM
Anybody know how to get the ONI emblem?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 18, 2012, 03:03:40 AM
Have to go to Halo Waypoint and input a code.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/classified (https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/classified)
Should be a link named "enter code"
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.gamefront.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2012%2F11%2Fh4-waypointcodes2.jpg%3Fcda6c1&hash=98b06685b17edadc787ed2fd6b89837295bfe2d2)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 18, 2012, 03:14:08 AM
...I love you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 18, 2012, 03:16:11 AM
I don't need no flashy armor or emblems.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 18, 2012, 06:35:33 AM
Huh, I've been using the ONI emblem for about a week, didn't even realize it came from one of the codes I put in :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 18, 2012, 09:30:42 AM
I just found out the Noted emblem isn't in the game.

Well, shit. No "Noted", no "Marathon." All my go-to emblems aren't there. :(

Well, I guess I can fall back on ONI. I had some good times with that one in ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 18, 2012, 10:41:03 AM
http://www.spike.com/events/video-game-awards-2012-nominees/voting/best-performance-by-a-human-female (http://www.spike.com/events/video-game-awards-2012-nominees/voting/best-performance-by-a-human-female)

I don't give a shit what else you pick, just vote for Jen Taylor.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hubbs on Nov 18, 2012, 01:33:47 PM
M'kay, quickie...is Halo 4 good?

Love the previous games, done them all, should I continue? Also is online any better this time?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 18, 2012, 02:31:34 PM
Best multiplayer since Halo 2, in my opinion.

I always find it difficult to balance which is my favorite Halo game since I find them all brilliant for what they were made for, but if I really had to rank them, I believe Halo 4 would be close to touching Halo 2 as a top favorite overall.

Not to mention that this really advances the series in numerous ways.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 18, 2012, 03:07:24 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 18, 2012, 10:41:03 AM
http://www.spike.com/events/video-game-awards-2012-nominees/voting/best-performance-by-a-human-female (http://www.spike.com/events/video-game-awards-2012-nominees/voting/best-performance-by-a-human-female)

I don't give a shit what else you pick, just vote for Jen Taylor.

Definitely did. Though I'm a bit upset that Halo 4 didn't get at least a nomination for GOTY.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 18, 2012, 03:23:12 PM
Yeah, I'm surprised too. I'm thinking that they chose the GOTY nominees before Halo 4 entered the review stage though, otherwise it would be an obvious choice.

...Then again, there are a couple other games I would have like to've seen on there, so it's always a clash of interests. Oh, and 343i deserves the Best Studio win. Gearbox is fantastic, TellTale is one of the most admirable devs out there, and Arkane has busted onto the scene in definitive style, but 343 Industries produced a resounding success in the face of a nearly immeasurable challenge, establishing themselves as the new hyper-competent holders of a legendary franchise, tasked with making sure it remains so. Through that, they'd had to (and more than did) earn the respect and trust of diehard long-time fans of the franchise. If that doesn't make them deserving of that award... I don't wanna know what does.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 18, 2012, 05:09:44 PM
I'm with you on that, Sweeps. I may even manage to motivate myself to move my mouse and make up my mind to vote.



Gah, going through, there's a few categories I just can't decide on; namely, the ones where Halo 4 and Max Payne 3 are going head-to-head. Which was the best shooter, which had the best soundtrack? Gah, I can't do this!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Nov 18, 2012, 09:02:09 PM
When in doubt, Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 18, 2012, 09:12:34 PM
But Max deserves recognition as well! Okay, I think I've gone towards Halo for soundtrack, but I still cannot decide for best shooter. I loved each of them!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Remonster on Nov 18, 2012, 09:19:48 PM
Afraid to say I went with Max Payne when available.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 18, 2012, 09:21:40 PM
Nothing wrong with that, at all.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 18, 2012, 03:07:24 PM
Definitely did. Though I'm a bit upset that Halo 4 didn't get at least a nomination for GOTY.

I think it's because it's an Xbox exclusive; looking at all the GotY candidates, they're all multiplatform.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Nov 18, 2012, 09:32:46 PM
Study < Halo 4
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 19, 2012, 12:01:43 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 18, 2012, 09:21:40 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 18, 2012, 03:07:24 PM
Definitely did. Though I'm a bit upset that Halo 4 didn't get at least a nomination for GOTY.
I think it's because it's an Xbox exclusive; looking at all the GotY candidates, they're all multiplatform.
Good point, you're probably right.

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 18, 2012, 05:09:44 PM
Gah, going through, there's a few categories I just can't decide on; namely, the ones where Halo 4 and Max Payne 3 are going head-to-head. Which was the best shooter, which had the best soundtrack? Gah, I can't do this!
Yeah, I was split between the two; in the end I voted for Halo 4 as Best Shooter, seeing as Max Payne 3 should have been in the Action Adventure category, comparing the Best Shooter nominees to that one-- first person vs third person. I ended up voting for Max Payne 3 for Best Soundtrack though. It was a brilliant set that played on the story's themes, called back to sounds of the 80's, and was a beautifully original take on such a hardboiled series.

Spoiler


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TvSjLLOdiU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TvSjLLOdiU#)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNO2cI7B-Q8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNO2cI7B-Q8#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_qzMtN8TMU# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_qzMtN8TMU#)

A tough bit of competition, but Health takes this one for me.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vepariga on Nov 19, 2012, 12:13:38 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 18, 2012, 10:41:03 AM
http://www.spike.com/events/video-game-awards-2012-nominees/voting/best-performance-by-a-human-female (http://www.spike.com/events/video-game-awards-2012-nominees/voting/best-performance-by-a-human-female)

I don't give a shit what else you pick, just vote for Jen Taylor.

Jen gets my vote..

on another note..why is Journey in so many catagories? its a great game but come on its like 20mins long.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Nov 19, 2012, 11:37:01 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 18, 2012, 10:41:03 AM
http://www.spike.com/events/video-game-awards-2012-nominees/voting/best-performance-by-a-human-female (http://www.spike.com/events/video-game-awards-2012-nominees/voting/best-performance-by-a-human-female)

I don't give a shit what else you pick, just vote for Jen Taylor.

Borderlands 2 deserved a GotY nomination, straight up. How dare they overlook it!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 19, 2012, 07:48:36 PM
They need to hurry up and add Grifball to the matchmaking playlist.


Also, reached rank 51 and got my Rouge Specialization started. Yay.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 20, 2012, 01:05:53 AM
The new Spops episode is actually
Spoiler
really good
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and finally Jul showed up after his no show in campaign, loved Halsey's attitude to the IV's as well really showed them that as good as they are they will never be on par with the II's.

The missions themselves are the best yet, except for complex, such a bad map that it actually spawned me into a wall in one playthrough and I couldn't do anything 'cept watch my team kill everything.
The Ragnarok missions are f**king badass so many hunters and covies, it was like a mini war.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 20, 2012, 01:14:25 AM
The moment i saw Jul I got a massive boner.

He may honestly be my favorite character in the Halo universe. Not sure why, but I just love him. Hope he shows up more in the later spartan ops and maybe even Halo 5.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 20, 2012, 01:16:18 AM
...Dammit, I really need to get to reading Glasslands.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 20, 2012, 01:17:54 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 20, 2012, 01:16:18 AM
...Dammit, I really need to get to reading Glasslands.

Same...I've barely been reading a chapter a week, if even that much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 20, 2012, 05:40:21 AM
Does anybody else have the tendency to do really good, then really crappy, then a few average games, a great game, then an awful game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 20, 2012, 06:08:37 AM
Sometimes, but I usually blame the losses on teammates... seeing as I'm usually leading the with 17-19 or so kills average, whereas the guy beneath me has 7-8. Disappointing, really throws off the win/loss ratio.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 20, 2012, 06:12:39 AM
I found I started out absolutely terrible, but it didn't take long for me to get into the groove again. Now, I'm usually leading my team.

I've come a long way in a weekend. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 20, 2012, 06:14:26 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 20, 2012, 06:08:37 AM
Sometimes, but I usually blame the losses on teammates... seeing as I'm usually leading the with 17-19 or so kills average, whereas the guy beneath me has 7-8. Disappointing, really throws off the win/loss ratio.


Pretty much, Can't say how many times I;ve placed in the top 3 only to have lost miserably. Once I think I got 30 something kills and we ended up losing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 20, 2012, 06:15:40 AM
Well, sometimes when I do terrible I'm still first or second, but, like the last game I played tonight, I was in first with 10 kills and 22 deaths... :(

Also, you two, we need to get something going soon. I miss you guys!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 20, 2012, 11:44:40 AM
 I started off pretty terrible, but lately I've been leading my team in a good chunk of the games I play, and never come less than third in ragecide. I still die a lot, but whatever works works :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 20, 2012, 02:38:37 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 20, 2012, 11:44:40 AM
I started off pretty terrible, but lately I've been leading my team in a good chunk of the games I play, and never come less than third in ragecide. I still die a lot, but whatever works works :P

Sounds we're about the same.

Although once, I just got into the zone; I was unstoppable. Wound up with a Running Riot. Only thing that cut me short was the match ending.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Nov 20, 2012, 07:11:26 PM
I only have one problem. When I'm playing Reach on multiplayer, the modifications made never work for me. Are they like, locked for some reason? It pisses me off because I can never play capture the flag or zombies with my dad...I only end up playing with myself (controlling two controllers at the same time is not fun)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 20, 2012, 11:28:50 PM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 20, 2012, 07:11:26 PMI only end up playing with myself...

Story of your life.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 20, 2012, 11:30:06 PM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Nov 20, 2012, 07:11:26 PM
I only have one problem. When I'm playing Reach on multiplayer, the modifications made never work for me. Are they like, locked for some reason? It pisses me off because I can never play capture the flag or zombies with my dad...I only end up playing with myself (controlling two controllers at the same time is not fun)

What do you mean by modifications? Like, altered gameplay settings?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Nov 21, 2012, 03:04:18 PM
Quote from: Prime113 on Nov 20, 2012, 05:40:21 AM
Does anybody else have the tendency to do really good, then really crappy, then a few average games, a great game, then an awful game?

Yep. Mostly its because my teammates are s**t and the enemies stay in the back with DMRs. Thank God for Promethean vision.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 21, 2012, 05:07:32 PM
I need to catch up on Spartan Ops pronto.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 21, 2012, 05:09:10 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 21, 2012, 05:07:32 PM
I need to catch up on Spartan Ops pronto.

lol me too. Still need to beat episode 2...only reason I didn't is because ch.4 from ep. 2 glitched on me, I beat it, but the game got stuck in a black screen right as the mission ended. When it fades out to tell you the mission has been beat, that's where it got stuck for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 21, 2012, 05:14:24 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 21, 2012, 05:09:10 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Nov 21, 2012, 05:07:32 PM
I need to catch up on Spartan Ops pronto.

lol me too. Still need to beat episode 2...only reason I didn't is because ch.4 from ep. 2 glitched on me, I beat it, but the game got stuck in a black screen right as the mission ended. When it fades out to tell you the mission has been beat, that's where it got stuck for me.

Aside from work, the only reason i ain't been playing is because of how bad the lag issues are multiplayer wise. :/ - Matchmaking is absolutely fine, it's just campaign and co-op mode that is a bitch.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 21, 2012, 05:16:09 PM
Episode One lagged for me a lot, but that's only because of my friend's terrible router. I played Episode Two solo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 21, 2012, 05:17:30 PM
My little theory on Spartan Ops.

Spoiler
I think Spartan Ops will likely slowly set up Jul 'Mdama as a larger villain, so we know just who he is for when he's in Halo 5. Either as a villain or, like I've said earlier, an Arbiter-styled character we get to play as. Or maybe that's just my fanboy for the character leaking out.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 21, 2012, 05:25:17 PM
I hate to break it to, but
Spoiler
I killed him last night. ;)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 21, 2012, 05:28:36 PM
Meh, wish I didn't click that...Oh well, still looking forward to playing through the episode.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 21, 2012, 05:33:58 PM
Ouch. Spartan Ops Ch. 3 solo (Heroic) is such a great challenge, but I think I'll do Legendary with support. I don't like to curse.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 21, 2012, 06:07:42 PM
I think Spartan Ops on Legendary solo is a walk in the park, just because there are infinite respawns.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 21, 2012, 06:16:39 PM
Challenge yourself. Try not to enjoy getting killed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Nov 21, 2012, 07:36:09 PM
Oh don't get me wrong, I do try not to get killed, I just don't get frustrated to the level I did at some points doing the campaign on legendary solo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 22, 2012, 08:11:11 AM
RANT

So this isn't about Halo 4's main story which I think is great or it's MP which I like, no this rant is about the direction the Halo universe has been taking.

The Halo games have always had a slightly serious attitude to things, but the theme has always been epic romanticised heroism with a good ole dose of comedy and one liners, which is great and awesome and we all loved it.
The books on the other hand had that political intrigue and more serious look at things that the games never visited, with a tone that was alot more cynical and pessimistic, that was fine too it meant that stuff was there if you wanted a somewhat more serious take on Halo, but it didn't impose it self on the games as much as it does now.

Now though the Halo universe feels like it's being run by someone who only read the books and never touched one game in their life.
The newest book line, the Kilo-5 trilogy just outright spits in the face of Halo 3, the entire arc Bungie took the elites through is all torn to pieces just so we could fight them again in Halo 4.
Then we have ONI who have basically become the Cerberus of Halo, they want to start another war for no other reason than the fun of it.
The books are taking the cynical side of things to such ridiculous levels that it's laughable rather than interesting.

I wouldn't care much if this was just in the books and left there, but nope all this cynicism and political bullshit is seeping into the games now too, beginning with the very prologue of Halo 4.
Then when we finally meet back up with the UNSC, the captain of Infinity, Andrew del Rio is a character just for the sake of insulting Chief, because we totally need to have an opposing view all the time right.
The epilogue does somewhat redeem this stuff in the end, but then it looks like Spartan ops is set to continue the trend, yay.

I could complain about how much of the visiual designs are plain wrong too or how the soul seems to have been ripped from all the AI chatter but I won't, it just feels like 343i are being constrained by Halo and the kind of game they want to make isn't a Halo one.
I still absolutely love the story we got but I wonder if it would have been better if Chief had never woken up.            end rant

TL DR Halo 4's good but the universe feels hollow for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 22, 2012, 08:57:06 AM
QuoteThe newest book line, the Kilo-5 trilogy just outright spits in the face of Halo 3, the entire arc Bungie took the elites through is all torn to pieces just so we could fight them again in Halo 4.

I disagree completely. The arc Bungie took the Elite's through is anything but torn to pieces. In fact, I feel like it's been expanded on further.

Halo 3 would have had us believe "Oh sure Elites and Humans are now all buddy-buddy peace and shit", but there really was no way a peace like that could last.

The Elites made a truce with Humans only because The Prophets ordered the extermination of their race. They still hated the Humans, they just couldn't afford to keep fighting them at the time.


The problem with truces like that, is while some may be content to keep that peace, most won't.

Which is what we've seen with Jul 'Mdama and the Storm Covenant. They don't speak for all of the Sangheili. They're just a fraction of the species.


QuoteThen we have ONI who have basically become the Cerberus of Halo, they want to start another war for no other reason than the fun of it.

Again, I must completely disagree. ONI's goal wasn't "lol let's start a war", nor was it "lol let's kill the Elites cause why not". It was "These guys were the military sword for The Covenant. We need to make sure they can't threaten us ever again".

Humanity was nearly extinct by the end of the war, with very few worlds left. They really couldn't afford another war, at least not so soon. Sure, The Arbiter wanted peace with The Humans. Obviously, though, he doesn't speak for the entire species. Hell, there was a damn Civil War over it on their planet.

While I do think ONI were kinda scumbaggish about it, it really was the best time to put the Sangheili down.


QuoteThen when we finally meet back up with the UNSC, the captain of Infinity, Andrew del Rio is a character just for the sake of insulting Chief, because we totally need to have an opposing view all the time right.

While I do agree Del Rio was essentially a dick, he did have some valid points. Master Chief wanted to go take the Didact Out right after The Infinity pushed him back. Del Rio, though, had to take his ship and crew into consideration. Honestly, had I been him, knowing only what he did at that time, I probably would have gone for a tactical retreat too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 22, 2012, 09:33:17 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Nov 21, 2012, 05:25:17 PM
I hate to break it to, but
Spoiler
I killed him last night. ;)
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That wasn't him, it was one of his lieutenants.

Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 22, 2012, 08:11:11 AM
the soul seems to have been ripped from all the AI chatter
While I understand where you're coming from with all of this, what I've quoted above is all I can agree with in terms of what has been detrimental to the game(s).

I was seriously underwhelmed with the AI chatter in Halo 4; I even swapped weapons with various Spartans/Marines various times just to see if they'd say more than three or four things or anything that was supposed to be funny, but yeilded no results. On the topic of the Covenant, I'm severely disappointed that they took steps backward and made the Elites and Grunts speak alien tongues. It doesn't add anything, but takes away. It was pretty obvious why they did that for Reach (to make them truly stand out as alien invaders), but having them flip back in Halo 4 just seems to break continuity after 3 & 2.

I seriously hope they change back to English speaking Covenant in Halo 5, mostly because I want a true Covenant story with characters, a playable character, and the return of the Arbiter; god knows they can't have Keith David speaking gibberish in the sound booth. Fighting English speaking Covenant and playing as an Elite character again in the second entry of a trilogy... no bias.

Make it so, 343.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 22, 2012, 09:57:16 AM
I just assumed they were speaking a different language because it was a different dialect of Covenant Speech, and hadn't been translated yet like the common Covenant Dialect.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 22, 2012, 10:02:00 AM
Newp, it was definitely just a creative descision. Just like how Grunts in Halo CE were the only ones speaking English and so on. Everybody could understand them in Halo 2 & 3, so a translation was never an issue in the games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 22, 2012, 02:47:52 PM
That's number 1 on my list of things they've gotta change for the sequels; english-speaking Covenant. Or at least, do away with that god-awful Trek-sounding fake language. It stands out like a white guy in Harlem.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 22, 2012, 02:50:37 PM
Yeah, I wasn't the biggest fan of the Covenant language either.

Now, to make up for it, give me an ODST sized Arbiter spin-off to make the wait for Halo 5 easier...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Nov 22, 2012, 06:10:41 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 22, 2012, 02:47:52 PM
That's number 1 on my list of things they've gotta change for the sequels; english-speaking Covenant. Or at least, do away with that god-awful Trek-sounding fake language. It stands out like a white guy in Harlem.

Quite the contrary, I rather enjoyed the Covenant not speaking English. Seemed more natural to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 22, 2012, 08:00:45 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 22, 2012, 08:57:06 AM
QuoteThe newest book line, the Kilo-5 trilogy just outright spits in the face of Halo 3, the entire arc Bungie took the elites through is all torn to pieces just so we could fight them again in Halo 4.

I disagree completely. The arc Bungie took the Elite's through is anything but torn to pieces. In fact, I feel like it's been expanded on further.

Halo 3 would have had us believe "Oh sure Elites and Humans are now all buddy-buddy peace and shit", but there really was no way a peace like that could last.

The Elites made a truce with Humans only because The Prophets ordered the extermination of their race. They still hated the Humans, they just couldn't afford to keep fighting them at the time.


The problem with truces like that, is while some may be content to keep that peace, most won't.

Which is what we've seen with Jul 'Mdama and the Storm Covenant. They don't speak for all of the Sangheili. They're just a fraction of the species.


QuoteThen we have ONI who have basically become the Cerberus of Halo, they want to start another war for no other reason than the fun of it.

Again, I must completely disagree. ONI's goal wasn't "lol let's start a war", nor was it "lol let's kill the Elites cause why not". It was "These guys were the military sword for The Covenant. We need to make sure they can't threaten us ever again".

Humanity was nearly extinct by the end of the war, with very few worlds left. They really couldn't afford another war, at least not so soon. Sure, The Arbiter wanted peace with The Humans. Obviously, though, he doesn't speak for the entire species. Hell, there was a damn Civil War over it on their planet.

While I do think ONI were kinda scumbaggish about it, it really was the best time to put the Sangheili down.


QuoteThen when we finally meet back up with the UNSC, the captain of Infinity, Andrew del Rio is a character just for the sake of insulting Chief, because we totally need to have an opposing view all the time right.

While I do agree Del Rio was essentially a dick, he did have some valid points. Master Chief wanted to go take the Didact Out right after The Infinity pushed him back. Del Rio, though, had to take his ship and crew into consideration. Honestly, had I been him, knowing only what he did at that time, I probably would have gone for a tactical retreat too.
I wouldn't mind as much if their viewpoint was one of many but it's pretty much the only one we're shown, any other view is squashed quickly by how stupid the elites are acting, only Arbiter seems to have any sense at all and he is in the minority, but then I remember the Halo 3 so-op elite N'tho 'Sraom and how his backstory describes him as one of a growing number of elite sympathisers among the elites, where the hell did they go I wonder.

Also elites mostly didn't hate humanity, many of them respected them, that halo 2 booklet conversations from the universe showed that by giving us elites viewpoints of humanity and them questioning why humans haven't been offered a place in the Covenant yet, this is also random chatter in halo 3.

Onto ONI, "These guys were the military sword for The Covenant. We need to make sure they can't threaten us ever again", 'were' being the key word, the elites were the UNSC's main allies at the wars close with the brutes having taking the elites main place in the Covenant, I still can't understand why they want to attack their allies instead of the actual brutes that should still be a big player in universe, but then they have just completely dissappeared for some reason.

About Del Rio I agree with what you are saying completely, he just seems a bit forced even though his reasons are legit and even then hes dumped for them afterwards, poor bastard.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 22, 2012, 09:33:17 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 22, 2012, 08:11:11 AM
the soul seems to have been ripped from all the AI chatter
While I understand where you're coming from with all of this, what I've quoted above is all I can agree with in terms of what has been detrimental to the game(s).

I was seriously underwhelmed with the AI chatter in Halo 4; I even swapped weapons with various Spartans/Marines various times just to see if they'd say more than three or four things or anything that was supposed to be funny, but yeilded no results. On the topic of the Covenant, I'm severely disappointed that they took steps backward and made the Elites and Grunts speak alien tongues. It doesn't add anything, but takes away. It was pretty obvious why they did that for Reach (to make them truly stand out as alien invaders), but having them flip back in Halo 4 just seems to break continuity after 3 & 2.

I seriously hope they change back to English speaking Covenant in Halo 5, mostly because I want a true Covenant story with characters, a playable character, and the return of the Arbiter; god knows they can't have Keith David speaking gibberish in the sound booth. Fighting English speaking Covenant and playing as an Elite character again in the second entry of a trilogy... no bias.

Make it so, 343.
Course, it's all opinion at the end of the day.
Agree about making a sole elite game though, it's been asked for since Halo 2, since then the amount of people asking has only grown, the thing would sell no doubt.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 22, 2012, 08:29:33 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Nov 22, 2012, 06:10:41 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 22, 2012, 02:47:52 PM
That's number 1 on my list of things they've gotta change for the sequels; english-speaking Covenant. Or at least, do away with that god-awful Trek-sounding fake language. It stands out like a white guy in Harlem.

Quite the contrary, I rather enjoyed the Covenant not speaking English. Seemed more natural to me.

I didn't mind it in Reach, or CE. Hell, I wouldn't even mind it in 4 if they didn't use the godawful Trek language. It just sounds horrible. Coupled with the subtitled conversations, it's... gah.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Nov 23, 2012, 01:49:41 AM
I always thought the Covenant were speaking their own language, but your suit had a translator built in, or Cortana was doing it, or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 23, 2012, 02:47:14 AM
My headcanon about it, specifically in Halo 4, was more or less "Unless it's translation, why would they be speaking in English to each other", which is probably why I'm not as annoyed as most other people regarding the Sanheili language with subtitles.

Quote
Onto ONI, "These guys were the military sword for The Covenant. We need to make sure they can't threaten us ever again", 'were' being the key word, the elites were the UNSC's main allies at the wars close with the brutes having taking the elites main place in the Covenant, I still can't understand why they want to attack their allies instead of the actual brutes that should still be a big player in universe, but then they have just completely disappeared for some reason.

They really  weren't allies yet. Since the third book in the Kilo-five trilogy hasn't been released yet, and it hasn't been mentioned in the games yet, it's possible some of those plans ONI was going through with were cancelled.

In fact, I'm almost certain they were. Some dialogue in Spartan Ops, specifically that one odd Sangheili Terrorist who tried to detonate a Havoc Nuke in a city. Perhaps an alliance with Sangheilios went through, and some Sangheili now live on Earth, and vice versa for Humans on Sangheilios? At least, I would assume a Sangheili getting into a city on Earth would be nearly impossible otherwise.



As for the Brutes, they weren't actually on level to do any damage to Humans, at least not for a while. They were more equivalent to what Humans are modern day, right now, before the Covenant adopted them into their ranks. Once the normal Covenant fell apart, they likely had more trouble than even the Elites at recovering.




Until its confirmed in canon later, though, it's currently all speculation. Still a good couple of years till the next game, so we'll just have to wait and see.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 23, 2012, 03:08:27 AM
All Covenant except for the Jackals spoke English in Halo 2, amongst themselves, to humans, to the Gravemind... same goes for Halo 3. It's just how it was, but in Halo 4 it was just totally reverted.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 23, 2012, 03:13:06 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 23, 2012, 03:08:27 AM
All Covenant except for the Jackals spoke English in Halo 2, amongst themselves, to humans, to the Gravemind... same goes for Halo 3. It's just how it was, but in Halo 4 it was just totally reverted.


Is it possible for it be a different dialect of the same language? Like...these Covenant are more "fanatical",  so I guess maybe it's possible that they're using an older dialect that hasn't been used? Maybe?

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 23, 2012, 03:14:56 AM
I just think the language sounds stupid. I much preferred the noises from CE and Reach. Sounded like alien noises, not like actors reading a made up language which then had some effects put on top of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 23, 2012, 03:19:42 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Nov 23, 2012, 03:13:06 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 23, 2012, 03:08:27 AM
All Covenant except for the Jackals spoke English in Halo 2, amongst themselves, to humans, to the Gravemind... same goes for Halo 3. It's just how it was, but in Halo 4 it was just totally reverted.

Is it possible for it be a different dialect of the same language? Like...these Covenant are more "fanatical",  so I guess maybe it's possible that they're using an older dialect that hasn't been used? Maybe?
That's one way to look at it. Before the game came out I boiled it down to a Insurrectionist Ramnent/Human type deal in which the Storm Covenant was just an entire faction intent on keeping Humans out of any form of Galactic Society due to their reckless/destructive/selfish nature. Of course, I still haven't read Glasslands, and I know there's a lot more to it than that (luckily for me). As for the language, it was kind of like they were just speaking their races old tongues to keep from associating with humans, though English, or as I like to call it in these kind of Galactic Community deals, "Interspeak" is the commonly adopted language.

I wish they would just give an explanation or change it back to prevent the need for theories.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 23, 2012, 01:51:01 PM
It's pretty strange alright that the covenant are back to speaking their own language, even stranger that they didn't just add to the Reach language http://downloads.bungie.net/audio/speech.wav (http://downloads.bungie.net/audio/speech.wav) < that sounds unknown and alienish to me, the new one sounds kinda japanese, but I'm fairly indifferent either way, hell half the time I can't even hear them because everything is so loud.


Quote from: KNIGHT on Nov 23, 2012, 02:47:14 AM
My headcanon about it, specifically in Halo 4, was more or less "Unless it's translation, why would they be speaking in English to each other", which is probably why I'm not as annoyed as most other people regarding the Sanheili language with subtitles.

Quote
Onto ONI, "These guys were the military sword for The Covenant. We need to make sure they can't threaten us ever again", 'were' being the key word, the elites were the UNSC's main allies at the wars close with the brutes having taking the elites main place in the Covenant, I still can't understand why they want to attack their allies instead of the actual brutes that should still be a big player in universe, but then they have just completely disappeared for some reason.

They really  weren't allies yet. Since the third book in the Kilo-five trilogy hasn't been released yet, and it hasn't been mentioned in the games yet, it's possible some of those plans ONI was going through with were cancelled.

In fact, I'm almost certain they were. Some dialogue in Spartan Ops, specifically that one odd Sangheili Terrorist who tried to detonate a Havoc Nuke in a city. Perhaps an alliance with Sangheilios went through, and some Sangheili now live on Earth, and vice versa for Humans on Sangheilios? At least, I would assume a Sangheili getting into a city on Earth would be nearly impossible otherwise.



As for the Brutes, they weren't actually on level to do any damage to Humans, at least not for a while. They were more equivalent to what Humans are modern day, right now, before the Covenant adopted them into their ranks. Once the normal Covenant fell apart, they likely had more trouble than even the Elites at recovering.




Until its confirmed in canon later, though, it's currently all speculation. Still a good couple of years till the next game, so we'll just have to wait and see.
You're right, we will have to wait and see if the human, elite alliance pulled through, but it could still go either way and I don't doubt an elite could get onto earth if he wanted, the entire covie invasion force on reach springs to mind, better question is where he got the nuke, probably ONI lol.

Plus from the way we've been shown the covenant in Halo 4 it seems like it has been pretty much reformed, what with them throwing a cruiser against 4 spartans and all the hundreds of covenant killed per spartan ops mission and about two thousand in campaign theres no way a little rouge faction could have that much troops, so if the alliance did go through it mustn't have been popular.

The way the brutes have been handled is so derpy, they were shown to be good engineers, since before the schism they were basically given second hand ships by the elites, the brutes had to know how to keep them running themselves unlike the elites so them just dissappearing like they have makes no sense, they should still have ships.
Brutes also were as fanatical if not more so than the elites about the forerunners and the great journey hell they joined the covenant without a fight, you'd think they would be a bit interested in visiting requiem after news gets out a fricking forerunner was there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 23, 2012, 03:00:56 PM
I think it's safe to assume Brutes will be back. At least, I hope so.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2012, 03:38:24 PM
343 Industries looking to hire people with MMO experience:

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/343-Industries-MMO-Halo,19251.html (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/343-Industries-MMO-Halo,19251.html)

I wonder how likely (or how good) a Halo MMO could be... The one Ensemble was making a few years back seemed cool enough (and had beautiful concept art), but some of the random new aliens and weapons that were going into it just seemed odd and un-Halo like.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 23, 2012, 04:34:54 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 23, 2012, 03:00:56 PM
I think it's safe to assume Brutes will be back. At least, I hope so.
I hope so too.
*puts on flamesuit*
I've always liked them more than elites.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2012, 03:38:24 PM
343 Industries looking to hire people with MMO experience:

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/343-Industries-MMO-Halo,19251.html (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/343-Industries-MMO-Halo,19251.html)

I wonder how likely (or how good) a Halo MMO could be... The one Ensemble was making a few years back seemed cool enough (and had beautiful concept art), but some of the random new aliens and weapons that were going into it just seemed odd and un-Halo like.
This is interesting, thought Microsoft hated MMO's though, thats why the last one got canceled.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q17P6gOBFUY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q17P6gOBFUY#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 23, 2012, 05:26:42 PM
I like the Brutes in concept, but I don't like them design wise. They look too much like Apes for me to really feel them as alien. I always felt morel like I was fighting genetically engineered Gorillas than an Alien Race when fighting them. THough that being said, I do hope they return in later games. I want my Brute Shot back.

Maybe with their return in future games, we may possibly get to see some of these in action.

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QuoteThe way the brutes have been handled is so derpy, they were shown to be good engineers, since before the schism they were basically given second hand ships by the elites, the brutes had to know how to keep them running themselves unlike the elites so them just dissappearing like they have makes no sense, they should still have ships.
Brutes also were as fanatical if not more so than the elites about the forerunners and the great journey hell they joined the covenant without a fight, you'd think they would be a bit interested in visiting requiem after news gets out a fricking forerunner was there.

Well, it's no surprise they weren't part of the Storm Covenant. Since the Storm is run by Sangheili, there is little to no way they would be allowed to join after the Great Schism in Halo 2.

Though I do expect they have interest in Requiem, considering it's pretty much being occupied by two races that hate them, it's no wonder they haven't just shown up on Requiem yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 23, 2012, 05:51:16 PM
Quotehttp://oyster.ignimgs.com/ve3d/images/03/77/37706_HaloMMO-20.jpg
Cool never seen those guns before.

QuoteWell, it's no surprise they weren't part of the Storm Covenant. Since the Storm is run by Sangheili, there is little to no way they would be allowed to join after the Great Schism in Halo 2.
Yup, but glasslands does have brutes living on Sanghelios so the excuse to include them is already there, ridiculous as it is.

QuoteThough I do expect they have interest in Requiem, considering it's pretty much being occupied by two races that hate them, it's no wonder they haven't just shown up on Requiem
Brutes hate them just as much, eat them too, we really need some brute perspective, so far it's all UNSC and elites.


http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=38327&utm_source=343&utm_medium=press&utm_content=MasterChiefPF_Giveaway&utm_campaign=PM_MasterChiefPF_111412 (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=38327&utm_source=343&utm_medium=press&utm_content=MasterChiefPF_Giveaway&utm_campaign=PM_MasterChiefPF_111412)
Competion to win this guy.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 24, 2012, 09:58:25 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 23, 2012, 05:51:16 PM
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=38327&utm_source=343&utm_medium=press&utm_content=MasterChiefPF_Giveaway&utm_campaign=PM_MasterChiefPF_111412 (http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=38327&utm_source=343&utm_medium=press&utm_content=MasterChiefPF_Giveaway&utm_campaign=PM_MasterChiefPF_111412)
Competion to win this guy.
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Not much for figurines, but I entered that contest anyways. It'd be awesome to win.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Nov 24, 2012, 10:26:03 PM
Played multiplayer Halo 4 last night for the very first time while drunk as f**k and made 4th place consistently in Regicide.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 25, 2012, 12:18:26 AM
Beat ODST on Legendary just a few minutes ago...my eyes f**king hurt.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 26, 2012, 07:22:18 PM
This week's Spartan Ops was pretty good.


Also, supposedly Halo 4 DLC release dates were confirmed finally.

http://www.slashgear.com/halo-4-map-pack-release-dates-reportedly-outed-26258282/ (http://www.slashgear.com/halo-4-map-pack-release-dates-reportedly-outed-26258282/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 26, 2012, 11:34:14 PM
I still haven't played last weeks Spartan Ops :-[

Can't wait for the 10th, though! Already put in my map pass!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 27, 2012, 01:01:18 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 26, 2012, 11:34:14 PM
I still haven't played last weeks Spartan Ops :-[

Neither have I. Don't feel like doing it alone; we should try and synch up. Won't be good for it this week, unfortunately; show week and all, gonna be really busy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 27, 2012, 01:06:21 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 27, 2012, 01:01:18 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 26, 2012, 11:34:14 PM
I still haven't played last weeks Spartan Ops :-[

Neither have I. Don't feel like doing it alone; we should try and synch up. Won't be good for it this week, unfortunately; show week and all, gonna be really busy.

I think I'm pretty busy this week as well. As it is its been over a week since I've gotten on my XBox :-\

Maybe next week we can try and squeeze in some game time?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 27, 2012, 01:22:55 AM
If they ever do a game based on the Human-Forerunner war, I want a main menu like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGGQLjwuVu0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGGQLjwuVu0#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 27, 2012, 03:33:45 AM
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 27, 2012, 03:36:48 AM
I like my coffee like a I like my women...hairless.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 28, 2012, 01:59:51 AM
Anyone wanna hop on, do last week's Spartan Ops? Maybe this week's, if there's time?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 28, 2012, 09:28:39 AM
Release date of the map packs.
QuoteCrimson will release on 10th December (that's two weeks today!)
Majestic will release on 25th February
Castle will release on 1st April
http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/11/new-details-on-upcoming-halo-4-dlc.html (http://www.littleenglishhaloblog.com/2012/11/new-details-on-upcoming-halo-4-dlc.html)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Nov 28, 2012, 05:07:37 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Nov 28, 2012, 01:59:51 AM
Anyone wanna hop on, do last week's Spartan Ops? Maybe this week's, if there's time?

Sure, I'm game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 29, 2012, 05:47:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67gkN15Ics#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67gkN15Ics#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 29, 2012, 05:59:49 PM
Not impressed. Look very dull and uninteresting.  :-*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 29, 2012, 06:17:52 PM
Yeah. I expected a bit more diversity in the maps. They all kinda look the same...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 29, 2012, 06:22:40 PM
They look cool enough, but as you guys said, they look a bit too similar...

Definitely getting the pack, though (I prepurchased all three). I'm especially looking forward to the city map, which I believe is in the second map pack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 29, 2012, 06:23:05 PM
They just look alright to me I'm just glad there will be some new maps to play on.
Just me or does shatter look like it came out of C&C, there's tiberium everywhere.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2012, 06:58:53 PM
They all look like they were carved out of Vortex...  :-\

Harvest is the only one that has a real distinctive element. I hope they play well, at least.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 29, 2012, 07:02:26 PM
I just want more maps like Forge World and Valhalla.

I'm tired of all these dark, gritty maps. I like my colors.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 29, 2012, 07:04:41 PM
I found Forge World pretty dull myself. I can't really recall an actual colourful map since Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Nov 30, 2012, 11:21:51 PM
So lately I've been trying to forge up a decent map for a gametype based on the Alien movie/universe. Specifically, being in dark enclosed spaces where you can't see much, holding off aliens of some sort and using teamwork to survive with your fellow humans.



For some reason, I'm having more trouble doing this than I really should. Anyone have any ideas or tips?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 01, 2012, 01:22:25 AM
I've been doing the same myself, optimized for Infection. It's meant to be more of a Prometheus thing (black liquid being the cause of the outbreak), but same universe. I've got it going on a space station on Impact, between the asteroids-- it's going to be a struggle to get to the top from the bottom area. Zero-G areas, spaces that restrict movement speed, and area-specific armor abilities. It'll play out in a pretty intense manner, gonna be fun to do for a big AvP Galaxy Gamenight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2012, 06:25:03 AM
You better put buttons everywhere.

Imma wanna press all them motha*uckin' buttons.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 01, 2012, 06:44:49 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2012, 06:25:03 AM
You better put buttons everywhere.

Imma wanna press all them motha*uckin' buttons.

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2012, 07:18:24 AM
Ugh, f**king Caboose...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2012, 07:20:00 AM
I don't really watch RVB, but I can't get enough of this! :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh3AXwolioQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh3AXwolioQ)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2012, 07:49:32 AM
He's not funny. He's irritating. He's a single joke, repeated ad infinitum. He's the character equivalent of The Big Bang Theory.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 01, 2012, 07:51:10 AM
...

Spoiler
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[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2012, 08:07:08 AM
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 01, 2012, 09:16:34 AM
Some friends of mine did a Spartan Ops Let's Play (I'm not in this one), and it's pretty hilarious:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q266go84Wlk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q266go84Wlk#ws)

Give the video a Like if you, you know, liked it, it helps boost visability.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 01, 2012, 11:45:59 AM
Caboose is amazing. The end.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2012, 09:32:23 PM
Caboose is one of the reasons I stopped watching (although the main reason was an increasing over-reliance on CGI sequences instead of the classic machinima).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Dec 01, 2012, 10:07:44 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2012, 07:49:32 AM
He's not funny. He's irritating. He's a single joke, repeated ad infinitum. He's the character equivalent of The Big Bang Theory.

Not sure if serious. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 01, 2012, 11:53:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsDrGgDOtj8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsDrGgDOtj8#ws)

Oh my god.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2012, 11:57:49 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Dec 01, 2012, 10:07:44 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2012, 07:49:32 AM
He's not funny. He's irritating. He's a single joke, repeated ad infinitum. He's the character equivalent of The Big Bang Theory.

Not sure if serious. :-\

I'm more serious than you could hope to understand.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2012, 12:13:03 AM
Because SpaceMarines don't like no fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Dec 02, 2012, 12:58:40 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2012, 12:13:03 AM
Because SpaceMarines don't like no fun.

... so he likes fun?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 02, 2012, 01:01:53 AM
A little surprised no one else has posted this yet, as far as I've seen.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uqh2-TsCAY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uqh2-TsCAY#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Dec 02, 2012, 01:05:36 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 01, 2012, 11:53:48 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsDrGgDOtj8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsDrGgDOtj8#ws)

Oh my god.  :laugh:
lmao 
That guy could narrate anything and make it the most exciting thing going.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2012, 02:29:00 AM
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 02, 2012, 02:32:43 AM
Oh jesus f**king christnuts, I still need to pass episode 2 of Spartan Ops.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Dec 02, 2012, 12:36:06 PM
I finally got the chance to play some Halo 4 against some friends yesterday. Pretty good. The new weapons were a lot of fun, with the Promethean sniper being my favorite. But the Mantis is near unstoppable when you're only three people playing the game. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Dec 02, 2012, 01:39:43 PM
Just found out that Arby 'n' the Chief is finally coming back.
http://joncjg.blogspot.ie/2012/12/news-return-from-hiatus.html (http://joncjg.blogspot.ie/2012/12/news-return-from-hiatus.html)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2012, 01:42:00 PM
Heh, I actually checked his blog just two days ago to see if he'd updated.  :laugh:

Good, and that's cool that he could take a break-- that dude busts ass.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Dec 02, 2012, 04:56:07 PM
I'm getting tired of 343's bulls**t. I've waited 2 days for my Specialization code and I still don't have it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Dec 02, 2012, 09:49:52 PM
Calm down. Calm down.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 02, 2012, 11:15:51 PM
Playing Halo: Anniversary Edition, and I am getting my ass handed to me on the second mission where you have to wait by the large beacon and just take on waves and waves of enemies...guh!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 03, 2012, 09:12:03 AM
Gotdamn, they have nerfed the grenades in this game! Plasma grenades are the only decent grenade, as you can actually get a kill if you stick them. Hell, even with explosives, frags don't do shiiiit! I love my nades, I always use to get kills from the grave with them.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 03, 2012, 09:23:23 AM
I think the frags are pretty damn good. Plasmas have been nerfed to have basically zero AOE damage, so a kill relies on it being a stick. Frags are the same as they were in reach where they'll take down shield's and do bare damage. I mix it up so that my close range classes have Plasma and ranged have Frags. Also, with Frags it's two headshots and a grenade impact for a kill, or one frag and one headshot.

This is basically the first Halo that gives them real use distinction. If only the Pulse grenades were at all useful...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 03, 2012, 09:25:40 AM
Really? Maybe I just suck then...probably the case. I can usually place it right on some muggs feet, and it will still take 4-5 shots from my DMR to kill them. I use to be a god (lol) at realizing if I'm going to lose a one on one fight, and throwing my nades at their feet, and getting a kill from the grave, I've done it maybe twice on H4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 03, 2012, 09:29:40 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Dec 03, 2012, 09:25:40 AM
Really? Maybe I just suck then...probably the case. I can usually place it right on some muggs feet, and it will still take 4-5 shots from my DMR to kill them. I use to be a god (lol) at realizing if I'm going to lose a one on one fight, and throwing my nades at their feet, and getting a kill from the grave, I've done it maybe twice on H4.
It usually works if you've gotten the right amount of hits off on them before hand and the grenade doesn't leave a standard kill radius. But if you've gotten a direct grenade blast on them, it should only be two shots on the body or one to the head.

For getting kills from the grave, I hate to admit it, is just to do a close quarters sticky slap (sounds like a maneuver in which you cum in your hand a smack a poor unsuspecting fellow in the face) right before death.  :laugh:

I hate that shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 03, 2012, 09:33:15 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 03, 2012, 09:29:40 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Dec 03, 2012, 09:25:40 AM
Really? Maybe I just suck then...probably the case. I can usually place it right on some muggs feet, and it will still take 4-5 shots from my DMR to kill them. I use to be a god (lol) at realizing if I'm going to lose a one on one fight, and throwing my nades at their feet, and getting a kill from the grave, I've done it maybe twice on H4.
It usually works if you've gotten the right amount of hits off on them before hand and the grenade doesn't leave a standard kill radius. But if you've gotten a direct grenade blast on them, it should only be two shots on the body or one to the head.

For getting kills from the grave, I hate to admit it, is just to do a close quarters sticky slap (sounds like a maneuver in which you cum in your hand a smack a poor unsuspecting fellow in the face) right before death.  :laugh:

I hate that shit.

Yeah, that's what I do. I'll be like " Pump half a clip or so into a mugg, realize that I might lose, jump back and bounce a nade off the ground and have it blow up just in front of him." Use to do wonders for me. Now, nothing. D:

That second paragraph.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: You funny maf**ka! I take it you mean to slap them right in the melon with a Plasma, yeah?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 03, 2012, 09:36:31 AM
Yeap, just smack 'em right in the face with a sticky discharge instead of going for a melee. It might even be a survivable situation if you have a Thruster Pack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 03, 2012, 09:38:03 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 03, 2012, 09:36:31 AM
Yeap, just smack 'em right in the face with a sticky discharge instead of going for a melee. It might even be a survivable situation if you have a Thruster Pack.

Sticky discharge, bahahahahah!

Yeah, the Thruster Packs another thing. You thrust, like, 5 damn feet with that thing. It should be a little less than the Flood TP. But, that's just me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 03, 2012, 09:42:41 AM
It's my favorite armor ability to be clear, but I wish they'd kept it as it is in Campaign, which has a Thruster Pack variant that sends you a good distance. The Flood TP is a dangerous f**ker because it's mostly a gamble of timing in which you have to kill the guy you're going for in third person or you're likely dead by Shotgun blast. Campaign's would have been the perfect comprimise... perhaps in a future update.

For now, I can't really complain. The TP does a good job of saving my ass or getting me into the assassination that I need. Check my File Share, I've got some very creative and cool TP uses on there.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 03, 2012, 09:45:31 AM
I really don't have much of an Armor Ability. None of them seem very good. I think I have the Auto-Sentry right now.

I'll have to check those out! Give me some tips on using the damn thing.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Dec 03, 2012, 04:39:15 PM
My preferred armor ability is without a doubt Promethean vision. Helps me get those camping sons of bitches. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 04, 2012, 02:11:10 AM
So am I the only one having trouble finding an armor setup that I like? No matter how I do it, I can't seem to enjoy the way I look in this game. I think it's the lack of a MK V helmet. I miss that MK V helmet....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Dec 04, 2012, 02:29:51 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Dec 04, 2012, 02:11:10 AM
So am I the only one having trouble finding an armor setup that I like? No matter how I do it, I can't seem to enjoy the way I look in this game. I think it's the lack of a MK V helmet. I miss that MK V helmet....
Funny that, there's a part in the artbook where all the different armour types are lined up and there's a mark V design among them, it looks alot like the Halo Wars type just a shame it never got ingame.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 04, 2012, 02:54:20 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Dec 04, 2012, 02:11:10 AM
So am I the only one having trouble finding an armor setup that I like? No matter how I do it, I can't seem to enjoy the way I look in this game. I think it's the lack of a MK V helmet. I miss that MK V helmet....

Me a bit. For helmets I used Mark V in 3 and Operator in Reach, but I don't think either are in this game, unfortunately...

Quote from: Nightlord on Dec 04, 2012, 02:29:51 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Dec 04, 2012, 02:11:10 AM
So am I the only one having trouble finding an armor setup that I like? No matter how I do it, I can't seem to enjoy the way I look in this game. I think it's the lack of a MK V helmet. I miss that MK V helmet....
Funny that, there's a part in the artbook where all the different armour types are lined up and there's a mark V design among them, it looks alot like the Halo Wars type just a shame it never got ingame.

Wars was Mark IV, not V ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Dec 04, 2012, 02:59:46 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 04, 2012, 02:54:20 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Dec 04, 2012, 02:29:51 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Dec 04, 2012, 02:11:10 AM
So am I the only one having trouble finding an armor setup that I like? No matter how I do it, I can't seem to enjoy the way I look in this game. I think it's the lack of a MK V helmet. I miss that MK V helmet....
Funny that, there's a part in the artbook where all the different armour types are lined up and there's a mark V design among them, it looks alot like the Halo Wars type just a shame it never got ingame.

Wars was Mark IV, not V ;)
Touche, but Reach tell us V is just IV with shields  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 04, 2012, 03:07:20 AM
(;))
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 04, 2012, 12:27:06 PM
Well, probably done with War Games for awhile, unless we get a crew together. Assists and deaths are only fun for so long.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 06, 2012, 01:36:26 AM
http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/12/05/Tor-Books-Unveils-the-Cover-for-Greg-Bears-Halo-Silentium.aspx (http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/12/05/Tor-Books-Unveils-the-Cover-for-Greg-Bears-Halo-Silentium.aspx)
(https://waypointprod.blob.core.windows.net/blogfilestore/storage/blogs/headlines/2012/12/5/silentium_cover_front.jpg)


SO yeah, I'm excite for that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Dec 06, 2012, 08:54:45 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Dec 06, 2012, 01:36:26 AM
http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/12/05/Tor-Books-Unveils-the-Cover-for-Greg-Bears-Halo-Silentium.aspx (http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/12/05/Tor-Books-Unveils-the-Cover-for-Greg-Bears-Halo-Silentium.aspx)
https://waypointprod.blob.core.windows.net/blogfilestore/storage/blogs/headlines/2012/12/5/silentium_cover_front.jpg


SO yeah, I'm excite for that.
Your a bad guy.
Muhahahah I'm a really bad guy

http://halo4infinitychallenge.com/platform/web/registration/Welcome.html (http://halo4infinitychallenge.com/platform/web/registration/Welcome.html)

Tournament everyone can enter.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Dec 07, 2012, 03:04:58 AM
Anyone busy tomorrow night? I might do some matches if anyone else is not busy?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 08, 2012, 02:42:04 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szd-E_j1feM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szd-E_j1feM#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 08, 2012, 02:43:49 AM
That caught me by surprise; I love how they did it in-game with custom animations and fully voiced over.



Spoiler
And goddammit Cortana is hot.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 08, 2012, 02:45:02 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Dec 08, 2012, 02:42:04 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szd-E_j1feM# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szd-E_j1feM#)

That's great! :D

Also, the Samuel L. Jackson part makes me almost wish I was watching the VGAs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Dec 08, 2012, 06:21:25 AM
http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/halo-4s-spartan-ops-returns-jan-21/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/07/halo-4s-spartan-ops-returns-jan-21/)

Screencap from some trailer at the vgas,
Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FrlkcM.jpg&hash=01598a7d9443414eed2fbd8b978317f997ce57df)
[close]
new maps finally.

http://cdn.playwire.com/1809/embed/145444.html (http://cdn.playwire.com/1809/embed/145444.html)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 10, 2012, 02:19:44 AM
I really need to get caught up on Spartan Ops. Haven't touched it since the second week.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 10, 2012, 02:23:47 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 10, 2012, 02:19:44 AM
I really need to get caught up on Spartan Ops. Haven't touched it since the second week.

Me either.  :-\  I think the repetitive maps hurt the first season quite a bit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 10, 2012, 02:31:22 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Dec 10, 2012, 02:23:47 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 10, 2012, 02:19:44 AM
I really need to get caught up on Spartan Ops. Haven't touched it since the second week.

Me either.  :-\  I think the repetitive maps hurt the first season quite a bit.

I was really enjoying it, I just can't ever find the time to get on and play more. My XBox is pretty much collecting dust!

Semester's ending in a week, so hopefully around then I'll hop back into it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 10, 2012, 03:09:24 AM
Finished episode 2 of Spartan Ops and unlocked basically all of the Specialization classes thanks to Microsoft sending me a code...pretty cool find. Anyway, only beat the first mission on episode 3, some dude Jul 'Mdama or whatever the f**k is apparently our big bad this time around...or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 10, 2012, 04:02:41 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 10, 2012, 02:19:44 AM
I really need to get caught up on Spartan Ops. Haven't touched it since the second week.

Same. Been waiting for someone to play 'em with; don't wanna go 'em alone.

We should really find a day that works for us. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 10, 2012, 04:03:56 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 10, 2012, 04:02:41 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 10, 2012, 02:19:44 AM
I really need to get caught up on Spartan Ops. Haven't touched it since the second week.

Same. Been waiting for someone to play 'em with; don't wanna go 'em alone.

We should really find a day that works for us. :laugh:

Definitely. Monday the 17th is my last exam, so maybe sometime next week?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 10, 2012, 04:04:54 AM
Yeah, that should work.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 10, 2012, 04:05:29 AM
Awesome. By then we should have what, 5 weeks to catch up on? :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 10, 2012, 04:09:38 AM
Something like that. :laugh:

Maybe won't catch up all the way, but it'll be fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Dec 10, 2012, 07:00:33 PM
Just finished Episode 5 on Legendary. Good God I wanted to kill someone.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 10, 2012, 08:40:31 PM
Playing episode 4, and it's the most fun I've had on Spartan Ops.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 10, 2012, 08:45:08 PM
I have hardly touched Halo 4, still need to finish the last three episodes of Spartan Ops.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 10, 2012, 08:49:33 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Dec 10, 2012, 08:45:08 PM
I have hardly touched Halo 4, still need to finish the last three episodes of Spartan Ops.


If you see me online NOT watching Netflix or Youtube, just wave your hands and I'll be there to f**k up Fanatical Covenant Scum!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Dec 11, 2012, 04:30:58 AM
For whoever wants it...

ABECAZP6ZN

double exp mtn dew code
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 11, 2012, 04:39:58 AM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Dec 11, 2012, 04:49:39 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 11, 2012, 04:39:58 AM
Thank you!

Go Charlie! Run home!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: VEF214 on Dec 11, 2012, 04:50:29 AM
No problem man, I don't play anymore haha so whenever I happen across them I'll try to post them in this thread
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Dec 12, 2012, 04:30:24 PM
Breaking News: I have removed the cellophane from my copy of Halo 4.

It was shiny.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 13, 2012, 03:43:02 AM
Hey, the new map pack is out, isn't it? Anyone play it yet?

I'm going to have to hop on and give it a try one of these days. Might as well, since its already paid for :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 13, 2012, 03:51:50 AM
I like the maps. They aren't the prettiest most amazing things, but they're fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 13, 2012, 04:01:04 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Dec 12, 2012, 04:30:24 PM
Breaking News: I have removed the cellophane from my copy of Halo 4.

It was shiny.

You better keep it, man. Best part of the whole damn game!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Byohzrd on Dec 13, 2012, 04:39:48 AM
was so excited to play some new spartan ops this week. then realized there wasn't any.


:-\



also just started my first specialization! took me long enough i guess.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Dec 14, 2012, 12:39:32 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 13, 2012, 04:01:04 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Dec 12, 2012, 04:30:24 PM
Breaking News: I have removed the cellophane from my copy of Halo 4.

It was shiny.

You better keep it, man. Best part of the whole damn game!

Aww maaan I knew I shouldn't have binned that. :(

Oh well, I'm digging the game so far. Only a few levels in, but I love the Chief/Cortana relationship, and how the assault rifle once again feels like a CHUGGA CHUGGA death machine. New Big Bad seems interesting too.

Spoiler
Under his armour, Didact reminds me of Chris Sarandon in full vampire makeup from Fright Night. :D
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 14, 2012, 04:26:36 AM
Quote from: Byohzrd on Dec 13, 2012, 04:39:48 AM
was so excited to play some new spartan ops this week. then realized there wasn't any.


:-\



also just started my first specialization! took me long enough i guess.

Had that same feeling a few nights ago. The last chapter was epic, and I can't wait to dive back in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 14, 2012, 05:37:30 AM
Was gonna use this Halo 4 Double Xp code for myself, but my ego decided "Lol f**k that, hardcore!" So here I am posting it.


PC37X CNMLX

Congrats to whoever uses it first I guess.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 14, 2012, 05:39:00 AM
I am so terrible at this game, its sad.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 14, 2012, 05:41:33 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Dec 14, 2012, 05:39:00 AM
I am so terrible at this game, its sad.  :'(


BR the shit out of everyone!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 14, 2012, 05:42:37 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Dec 14, 2012, 05:41:33 AM
Quote from: Prime113 on Dec 14, 2012, 05:39:00 AM
I am so terrible at this game, its sad.  :'(


BR the shit out of everyone!

That's the weapon I use. Like, the other day, I shot a mug with two bursts to the back, he turns around and kills me.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 14, 2012, 05:43:15 AM
 I've found DMR to be stronger if you're accurate enough, though the BR's three shot per round thing is cool.

Not sure which I like best, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 14, 2012, 05:46:12 AM
I've played with that a little bit as well. When I first started off with it, I was going ham, then after the first 8 matches or so, I couldn't hit shit with it, so I switched back to the Battle Rifle.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 14, 2012, 05:49:46 AM
I'm a Carbine man, myself.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 14, 2012, 05:50:50 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 14, 2012, 05:49:46 AM
I'm a Carbine man, myself.

Nooot bad. I really haven't givin it its far shot, yet. Perhaps I can do that next time I play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 14, 2012, 06:17:38 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Dec 14, 2012, 05:37:30 AM
Was gonna use this Halo 4 Double Xp code for myself, but my ego decided "Lol f**k that, hardcore!" So here I am posting it.


PC37X CNMLX

Congrats to whoever uses it first I guess.
Thank you!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Dec 17, 2012, 10:15:21 PM
Finished this last night.

There were trembling lips and lumps in throats. Guh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 17, 2012, 11:27:13 PM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Dec 17, 2012, 10:15:21 PM
Finished this last night.

There were trembling lips and lumps in throats. Guh.

"She said that to me once. About being a machine."

I really need to replay the game. Haven't touched the campaign since release. I need to play the new maps, too...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 17, 2012, 11:46:34 PM
Working through on Legendary, at the moment. Currently on "The Composer."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Dec 18, 2012, 12:02:50 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 17, 2012, 11:27:13 PM
"She said that to me once. About being a machine."

And then 'Never Forget' starts playing... *sniffle*

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 17, 2012, 11:46:34 PM
Working through on Legendary, at the moment. Currently on "The Composer."

On an ascending frustration scale from Mouth Ulcer to Molten Diarreah, how's Legendary been so far?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Dec 18, 2012, 12:42:52 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Dec 18, 2012, 12:02:50 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 17, 2012, 11:27:13 PM
"She said that to me once. About being a machine."

And then 'Never Forget' starts playing... *sniffle*

Goddamn.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 18, 2012, 03:59:02 AM
Grifball needs to hurry up an be added to the multiplayer playlist. I want it so much ;-;
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 18, 2012, 04:45:02 AM
Quote from: TJ Doc on Dec 18, 2012, 12:02:50 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 17, 2012, 11:46:34 PM
Working through on Legendary, at the moment. Currently on "The Composer."

On an ascending frustration scale from Mouth Ulcer to Molten Diarreah, how's Legendary been so far?

Somewhere between "scratching what you then find out was a mosquito bite" and "I've got, like, five eyelashes stuck under my contact lens."

I've actually been having an easier time with it than I did with Heroic; probably just because I know what's coming, and I'm playing really conservatively. Although, sometimes the most effective and eloquent solution is to simply rush like Rambo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 23, 2012, 07:15:28 AM
Does anyone know the name of the track that plays during Chapter 5 of Episode 1 when you have to wait for evac to escape with the artifact?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 23, 2012, 05:19:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2RI45IjeFI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2RI45IjeFI#ws)

That Teleport...
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsuptg.thisisnotatrueending.com%2Farchive%2F21473698%2Fimages%2F1352329875509.jpg&hash=c8d6f498ea6074fde962bc9d67c4ff113ed6bf9d)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 23, 2012, 05:37:46 PM
Pretty sure they mentioned on one of the 343 Podcasts that the Teleport was once the successor to Evade which ended up being the Thruster Pack... which makes me wonder why the hell it's still in the game's code... with... fully rendered effects. As for the Hacker ability, I'd never heard of it before.

But Jesus, seeing the Teleport have the ability to vertically shoot a Spartan places makes me really with the TP had that function.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Dec 23, 2012, 06:21:14 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Dec 23, 2012, 05:19:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2RI45IjeFI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2RI45IjeFI#ws)

That Teleport...
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/21473698/images/1352329875509.jpg
Imbalanced as hell, I can see why they didn't make the cut, although they probably could have been left in for customs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Dec 23, 2012, 06:25:25 PM
When will Team Snipers and Grif Ball be available on multiplayer? :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 23, 2012, 06:36:24 PM
Team Snipers has had a round, but I have no clue about Grifball... soon, hopefully.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 23, 2012, 06:38:31 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Dec 23, 2012, 06:21:14 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Dec 23, 2012, 05:19:20 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2RI45IjeFI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2RI45IjeFI#ws)

That Teleport...
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/21473698/images/1352329875509.jpg
Imbalanced as hell, I can see why they didn't make the cut, although they probably could have been left in for customs.

There are a few adjustments that could be made to make it a bit more balanced. Perhaps making it take up some of your shields, or making you take increased damage for a short time after using this. This could make it so you can't just teleport for no reason at all. I would imagine the cooldown would be pretty damn long for it, too.

Quote from: Aspie on Dec 23, 2012, 06:25:25 PM
When will Team Snipers and Grif Ball be available on multiplayer? :(

Team Snipers was on for a short time about half a month ago, I believe. As for Grifball, I don't know, but it needs to be added soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 23, 2012, 06:57:26 PM
I just want a goddamn Lone Wolves playlist again. Seriously, why the hell was there no FFA playlist from the get-go? I miss Slayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Dec 23, 2012, 07:26:49 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 23, 2012, 06:57:26 PM
I just want a goddamn Lone Wolves playlist again. Seriously, why the hell was there no FFA playlist from the get-go? I miss Slayer.

This. I wonder what they're waiting on...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 23, 2012, 07:30:10 PM
Regicide all the way. I've always found straight Slayer to be quite dull, but Regicide adds a secondary (yet important enough) objective that doesn't really mess with the flow of gameplay. I hope they don't take it out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 24, 2012, 12:39:34 AM
While I never found Slayer to be dull, I do think I prefer Regicide.

I'm just not a big fan of the rotating playlists. I wish we just had the option to play whatever cameron's we want. Maybe, if they want certain special rotating games, they can do something like what they did with Halo 3's Double EXP playlists.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Dec 24, 2012, 09:28:56 PM
Having played quite a lot Halo 4 MP with some friends the last couple of days, I'm not sure what to think about it. One thing is for sure, I miss the MP maps from Halo 3. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 24, 2012, 09:41:28 PM
Yeah, Halo 3 probably had the most iconic maps of the bunch, in my opinion. Guardian to this day remains my favorite, I think. With things like Sandtrap, Sandbox, and Valhalla (Ragnorak) not very far behind. Oh, and the Foretunner map with the man cannons, that one was great too.

That being said, Halo 4's maps are in no way bad, and I absolutely love the additions to the gameplay.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 24, 2012, 10:14:31 PM
There's a few that are starting to shine for me (Complex, Adrift, and Exile specifically; Abandon also kicks all kinds of ass in Flood).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Dec 26, 2012, 06:23:16 AM
I just beat Halo 4.

Pretty damn good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 26, 2012, 06:35:36 AM
I just beat it on Legendary.

f**k that last room. But it was very satisfying when I finally killed that last f**king Knight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Dec 26, 2012, 09:42:02 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 24, 2012, 09:41:28 PMYeah, Halo 3 probably had the most iconic maps of the bunch, in my opinion. Guardian to this day remains my favorite, I think. With things like Sandtrap, Sandbox, and Valhalla (Ragnorak) not very far behind. Oh, and the Foretunner map with the man cannons, that one was great too.

Yeah, Guardian is fun. My favorite is either Sandtrap or Valhalla (which is great in Halo 4). I can't choose between them. Rat's Nest is a lot of fun as well. Oh, and High Ground. ;D

Not sure which that Forerunner level is. Do you have a name for it?

Edit: Unless it's Epitaph?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 26, 2012, 01:13:40 PM
Just gave it a google. The map I meant is Construct. Couldn't remember the name, for some reason.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Dec 27, 2012, 01:16:22 AM
Individual Regicide...is addicting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 27, 2012, 01:37:23 AM
I agree.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Dec 27, 2012, 01:47:09 AM
Accpet when I come in second place by five points.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2012, 02:11:08 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Dec 27, 2012, 01:47:09 AM
Accpet when I come in second place by five points.

I'd accept that...only because it would mean that I'm in first place by five points ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Dec 27, 2012, 02:27:14 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2012, 02:11:08 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Dec 27, 2012, 01:47:09 AM
Accpet when I come in second place by five points.

I'd accept that...only because it would mean that I'm in first place by five points ;)

I remember carrying you to victory when we played!  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2012, 02:42:44 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Dec 27, 2012, 02:27:14 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 27, 2012, 02:11:08 AM
Quote from: Aspie on Dec 27, 2012, 01:47:09 AM
Accpet when I come in second place by five points.

I'd accept that...only because it would mean that I'm in first place by five points ;)

I remember carrying you to victory when we played!  :P

Carrying? I seem to remember the two of us usually occupying the first two slots, but you weren't ahead of me that often :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Dec 27, 2012, 02:50:19 AM
shhh it's okay Nightmare. Aspie is god. We know this. It's all going to be okay now...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Dec 27, 2012, 02:51:28 AM
Okay, well, I just finish the Halo 4 campaign. But can anyone tell me-

Spoiler
if there is any chance of saving Cortana? That shit was sad.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Dec 27, 2012, 02:58:22 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Dec 27, 2012, 02:51:28 AM
Okay, well, I just finish the Halo 4 campaign. But can anyone tell me-

Spoiler
if there is any chance of saving Cortana? That shit was sad.
[close]

Spoiler
I don't think so, I think that was a part of the script.  :'(
[close]

Spoiler
Why did the Elites and such just suddenly become bitches to the Didact?
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 27, 2012, 03:06:06 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Dec 27, 2012, 02:58:22 AM
Spoiler
Why did the Elites and such just suddenly become bitches to the Didact?
[close]

Spoiler
Because they worshipped him as a God.


Except for Jul 'Mdama. He wanted Didact's power in order to gain revenge on Humanity.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Dec 27, 2012, 03:48:25 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Dec 27, 2012, 02:58:22 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Dec 27, 2012, 02:51:28 AM
Okay, well, I just finish the Halo 4 campaign. But can anyone tell me-

Spoiler
if there is any chance of saving Cortana? That shit was sad.
[close]

Spoiler
I don't think so, I think that was a part of the script.  :'(
[close]



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1-media-cdn.foolz.us%2Fffuuka%2Fboard%2Fm%2Fimage%2F1351%2F01%2F1351016344943.jpg&hash=5562ac7173ed268f70e4f52049e14d80d27aa821)


Why exactly is the covenant trying to kill us again?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 27, 2012, 06:05:04 PM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Dec 27, 2012, 03:48:25 AM

Why exactly is the covenant trying to kill us again?

Spoiler
Because they are a small faction that still believe in the Prophet's lies, the great journey, forerunners are Gods, e.t.c.

Jul 'Mdama found them unaware of any of the events of the main series, since they were a colony so far removed from the rest of the war. I don't specifically know if they were told about the events of the main series, or if they were fed some lies about the humans and the events. Either Way, they still think Forerunners of any kind are Gods. We don't.




So it's still the same reason, just a bit of a different culture to it. More fanatical and less organized. Likely smaller too, I would assume.
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Dec 30, 2012, 07:25:52 AM
In the end.

Spoiler
Did Cortana get bigger?

Or did Master Chief get smaller?
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Dec 30, 2012, 07:27:59 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Dec 30, 2012, 07:25:52 AM
In the end.

Spoiler
Did Cortana get bigger?

Or did Master Chief get smaller?
[close]

Spoiler
Why not both?
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 30, 2012, 12:57:22 PM
I would assume that Cortana got bigger, thus making Chief get...bigger.

Har har.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 31, 2012, 05:16:38 AM
Cortana went to a bio-digital form, so she was her natural human height.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Dec 31, 2012, 10:52:02 AM
Hey guys.

I'm not sure why but I have had very little desire to get into the multiplayer, in other words I haven't started at all.

At this moment I also have no intention of doing legendary. A voice is telling me "Richard, you've done this like 4 times already, what is there to gain from this?".

I have been all lovey eyes and crazy for Black Ops 2 lately.

Not that I'm saying one is better than the other, I usually like giving praise to both franchises, this is just how I'm feeling.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 12:55:15 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Dec 31, 2012, 10:52:02 AM
Hey guys.

I'm not sure why but I have had very little desire to get into the multiplayer, in other words I haven't started at all.

At this moment I also have no intention of doing legendary. A voice is telling me "Richard, you've done this like 4 times already, what is there to gain from this?".

I have been all lovey eyes and crazy for Black Ops 2 lately.

Not that I'm saying one is better than the other, I usually like giving praise to both franchises, this is just how I'm feeling.

I've been playing both, and while I do enjoy Black Ops II, I find Halo 4 to be a vastly superior game. The campaign is epic, and the multiplayer actually requires skill. It usually takes multiple shots to kill your enemies, and you must be accurate, precise and quick-thinking to get a high Kill-Death ratio. In Black Ops II, it's usually- "Whoever can run the fastest and shoot their enemies in the back." Or "DROPSHOT FTW". It usually only takes me an hour or two of BO2 multiplayer to say- "Alright, screw this." And switch to Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jan 01, 2013, 01:24:59 AM
So I spent my New Year's Eve tackling H4 on Legendary (MAN I'M CLASSY), and after 2.5 levels, SpaceMarines' 'contact lens malfunction' analogy has well and truly set in. I'm really not sure I have the same patience for this type of trial-and-error challenge I may once have gained some masochistic satisfaction from.

Almost feels like I'm... getting too old for this shit.

Damn it. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 01:29:50 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 12:55:15 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Dec 31, 2012, 10:52:02 AM
Hey guys.

I'm not sure why but I have had very little desire to get into the multiplayer, in other words I haven't started at all.

At this moment I also have no intention of doing legendary. A voice is telling me "Richard, you've done this like 4 times already, what is there to gain from this?".

I have been all lovey eyes and crazy for Black Ops 2 lately.

Not that I'm saying one is better than the other, I usually like giving praise to both franchises, this is just how I'm feeling.

I've been playing both, and while I do enjoy Black Ops II, I find Halo 4 to be a vastly superior game. The campaign is epic, and the multiplayer actually requires skill. It usually takes multiple shots to kill your enemies, and you must be accurate, precise and quick-thinking to get a high Kill-Death ratio. In Black Ops II, it's usually- "Whoever can run the fastest and shoot their enemies in the back." Or "DROPSHOT FTW". It usually only takes me an hour or two of BO2 multiplayer to say- "Alright, screw this." And switch to Halo 4.

Black Ops 2 isn't always like that. I've played both franchises since CoD: Finest Hour and Halo #1. Both have their fair share of awesome and both have their fair share of dumb (heck I only played MW3 multiplayer about 2 times).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vepariga on Jan 01, 2013, 02:11:33 AM
Just sat down to play some Halo 4 campaign and got to the first part when you come out of cryo sleep and controller turns off.

batterys flat.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07So_lJQyqw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07So_lJQyqw#ws)



In the charger now. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 02:18:03 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 01:29:50 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 12:55:15 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Dec 31, 2012, 10:52:02 AM
Hey guys.

I'm not sure why but I have had very little desire to get into the multiplayer, in other words I haven't started at all.

At this moment I also have no intention of doing legendary. A voice is telling me "Richard, you've done this like 4 times already, what is there to gain from this?".

I have been all lovey eyes and crazy for Black Ops 2 lately.

Not that I'm saying one is better than the other, I usually like giving praise to both franchises, this is just how I'm feeling.

I've been playing both, and while I do enjoy Black Ops II, I find Halo 4 to be a vastly superior game. The campaign is epic, and the multiplayer actually requires skill. It usually takes multiple shots to kill your enemies, and you must be accurate, precise and quick-thinking to get a high Kill-Death ratio. In Black Ops II, it's usually- "Whoever can run the fastest and shoot their enemies in the back." Or "DROPSHOT FTW". It usually only takes me an hour or two of BO2 multiplayer to say- "Alright, screw this." And switch to Halo 4.

Black Ops 2 isn't always like that. I've played both franchises since CoD: Finest Hour and Halo #1. Both have their fair share of awesome and both have their fair share of dumb (heck I only played MW3 multiplayer about 2 times).

Well sure, it's not always like that, but I've been killed from behind on BO2 about 75% of the time, and about 60% of my front-end deaths have been to dropshots. On Halo, such cheapness cannot exist. You can't go prone in Halo, and if you're shot from behind, you have a decent chance to turn around and kill the enemy. (Vehicles in Halo 4 however, do supply some cheapness, but this is halfway nullified by the ability to hijack or plant a grenade.)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 03:01:55 AM
Well... what if we played outdoor paintball, and I snuck behind, shot you from behind, then you're out? That's just way some games are.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 04:24:11 AM
I'm not saying that's against the rules of BO2, I'm just saying that BO2 requires a lot less skill than Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 06:26:09 AM
Riiight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 01, 2013, 06:32:58 AM
Oh no... Not another Halo vs COD debate...

/ducks and covers
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 06:47:23 AM
I like both franchises but it also takes nerve to say Black Ops requires a lot less skill just because someone has the brains to use tactics that work. If I wanted to I could say Halo requires a lot less skill because everyone has shields in it for crying out loud, but I won't because I respect the franchise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 07:16:36 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 06:47:23 AM
I like both franchises but it also takes nerve to say Black Ops requires a lot less skill just because someone has the brains to use tactics that work. If I wanted to I could say Halo requires a lot less skill because everyone has shields in it for crying out loud, but I won't because I respect the franchise.

Never said I disrespect Call of Duty. But shooting somebody in the back isn't exactly a tactic. It's just shooting someone...in the back. the shields on Halo are often what determines who wins in an engagement. For example, two players fight, one with a DMR, the other, an assault rifle. they both unload into one another, missing some shots and emptying their mags, depleting each other's shields. the DMR player decides to reload while the assault rifle player decides to try to melee. The DMR player manages to avoid the assault rifle player and ends him with a well-placed shot. In call of duty, you just shoot them without really thinking. Now, Im not saying that COD isnt a good game. Quite the opposite, really. I do enjoy it. But We obviously have differentiating opinions here, dude, so lets just end it here. Not looking for any conflict.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 01, 2013, 07:26:16 AM
I don't want to add to the flames, but it's a clear and present fact that in any direct combat scenario, Halo requires both weapon choice, maneuverability, and [as of Reach] utilization of armor ability, as opposed to Call of Duty's aim and shoot-- anything else is just having the drop on somebody.

Shield's just add another layer to the combat strategy because depending on the range and fighting space, some weapons will be better than others, and sometimes having tools like the Plasma Pistol can change an experience completely and catch the opponent off guard; this can last a surprisingly long time per encounter whereas the average CoD encounter is 3 seconds as per kill cam.

This isn't me talking shit about Call of Duty-- hell, I played Black Ops 2 at a friend's place this weekend and I think it's the best one since MW2; I bought it last Wednesday, and I'm about to start it for myself tonight for the first time. It's a spectacular game, but comparing it to Halo in terms of gameplay assessment (or anything else for that matter) is and always has been ridiculous.



~Est. 2007~
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 01, 2013, 07:30:31 AM
Agreed. Halo requires more critical thinking...although I do the same in both games...which is just act as a weapon of destruction because no one ever, for some reason, expects to get flanked.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 07:32:24 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 01, 2013, 07:26:16 AM
I don't want to add to the flames, but it's a clear and present fact that in any direct combat scenario, Halo requires both weapon choice, maneuverability, and [as of Reach] utilization of armor ability, as opposed to Call of Duty's aim and shoot-- anything else is just having the drop on somebody.

Shield's just add another layer to the combat strategy because depending on the range and fighting space, some weapons will be better than others, and sometimes having tools like the Plasma Pistol can change an experience completely and catch the opponent off guard; this can last a surprisingly long time per encounter whereas the average CoD encounter is 3 seconds as per kill cam.

This isn't me talking shit about Call of Duty-- hell, I played Black Ops 2 at a friend's place this weekend and I think it's the best one since MW2; I bought it last Wednesday, and I'm about to start it for myself tonight for the first time. It's a spectacular game, but comparing it to Halo in terms of gameplay assessment (or anything else for that matter) is and always has been ridiculous.



~Est. 2007~

Quote from: ShadowPred on Jan 01, 2013, 07:30:31 AM
Agreed. Halo requires more critical thinking...although I do the same in both games...which is just act as a weapon of destruction because no one ever, for some reason, expects to get flanked.

Eeeyup.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 01, 2013, 07:33:35 AM
UNF dat flanking. I swear, it's so f**king satisfying when you get the jump on so many bastards.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 07:36:30 AM
Killed three dudes at once in a match I had a few days ago. None of them suspected a thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 08:13:02 AM
I use thinking in all games.

I'm just slightly rattled because it almost feels like I'm being called an idiot child just because "Halo requires more skill" and I'm playing Black Ops 2 instead.

Well considering I've fought intense and legendary battles in past Halo games and saw many victories but I'm playing Black Ops 2 now, maybe that's just because it's a good game.

Where did this talk of skill and comparing even come from? I was just talking about my feelings dammit! Remember?

I mean, what have I to gain from a Halo vs CoD flame war when I love both franchises?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 04:32:41 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 08:13:02 AM
I use thinking in all games.

I'm just slightly rattled because it almost feels like I'm being called an idiot child just because "Halo requires more skill" and I'm playing Black Ops 2 instead.

Well considering I've fought intense and legendary battles in past Halo games and saw many victories but I'm playing Black Ops 2 now, maybe that's just because it's a good game.

Where did this talk of skill and comparing even come from? I was just talking about my feelings dammit! Remember?

I mean, what have I to gain from a Halo vs CoD flame war when I love both franchises?

No one ever called you an idiot, bro. You're reading too much into it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 06:41:50 PM
I know no one said it, it felt hinted.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 01, 2013, 06:57:26 PM
When you mention COD n a Halo thread, and vice versa, you should expect the two to be compared. Sometimes with a bit of hostility.

It's just common sense.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 01, 2013, 07:09:42 PM
I was never being hostile. Just stating my opinion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 07:33:58 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jan 01, 2013, 06:57:26 PM
When you mention COD n a Halo thread, and vice versa, you should expect the two to be compared. Sometimes with a bit of hostility.

It's just common sense.

I should of expected it, but I decided to have a little faith this time. That maybe it wouldn't be compared just because I said "Black Ops 2". ::)

I merely spoke the title of what I was playing as an alternative, which wasn't even why I posted. My basic message was that I'm not feeling as into it as I once did. Like the campaign, I really liked the story and it had me getting all emotional but I'm feeling it isn't worth replaying on Legendary as there isn't really anything to gain from that. I don't feel motivated for the multiplayer, the only way I'm probably getting in there is when curiosity sets in or when it's the game night game, I'd gladly play along side friends.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 02, 2013, 01:46:59 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jan 01, 2013, 06:41:50 PM
I know no one said it, it felt hinted.

If it feels hinted at, especially when it's being said by people that never give you any shit...then it's more likely that you're analyzing the post way more than it should.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vepariga on Jan 04, 2013, 06:46:32 AM
Just finished H4 campaign. awesome. Cortana..sniff. but awesome.

now to dive in the MP.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 04, 2013, 05:39:31 PM
Have fun, man. It's epic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Jan 04, 2013, 09:56:02 PM
WE NEED A HALO GAME NIGHT
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 04, 2013, 10:05:36 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Jan 04, 2013, 09:56:02 PM
WE NEED A HALO GAME NIGHT


I'll probably dust off the combat boots if a game night is guaranteed. Maybe for a game or two.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Jan 04, 2013, 10:23:38 PM
NVM... I forgot I start college again tomorrow :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 04, 2013, 10:24:49 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Jan 04, 2013, 10:23:38 PM
NVM... I forgot I start college again tomorrow :(


God damn college, ruining it for everyone!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jan 07, 2013, 06:38:32 PM
Haha! Damn you to hell, college!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MrLee on Jan 07, 2013, 06:56:43 PM
played it through in a few hours at my mates. Was easy and short.... which was dissappointing. Game was good n so was story but way too short
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jan 07, 2013, 07:17:56 PM
The fun lies in the multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 07, 2013, 07:56:30 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jan 07, 2013, 07:17:56 PM
The fun lies in the multiplayer.

Damn straight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: FMGUY on Jan 08, 2013, 04:50:33 AM
I was going to pass over the game originally because I felt it was going to be a cash grab, but after hearing the all the good things about I caved in and bought. The campaign defiantly exceeded my expectations and as pretty much guaranteed my future purchase of halo 5. As far as the online was concerned I was a sort of let down. I feel that they took to much from Cod and kept to little from actual halo, it just doesn't feel the same as the others did. I really hope they don't continue with this custom class nonsense in the future.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 10, 2013, 06:34:07 AM
Got the Awakening: The Art of Halo 4 for my birthday and just getting around to checking it out now... absolutely breathtaking. No game really devotes such critical attention to art direction like the Halo games (and it shows in the in-game design)-- hell, this is more than most movies. The scope if this artwork is absolutely massive.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 11, 2013, 05:44:25 AM
http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-1913.aspx (http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-1913.aspx)

Great message from Frankie in there.

Also, all of you who were clamboring for Grifball, FFA, and Team Snipers playlists, they're all slated to make appearances throughout January and February!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 11, 2013, 06:01:45 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 11, 2013, 05:44:25 AM
http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-1913.aspx (http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-1913.aspx)

Great message from Frankie in there.

Also, all of you who were clamboring for Grifball, FFA, and Team Snipers playlists, they're all slated to make appearances throughout January and February!

QuoteGrifball

Yes. c:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 11, 2013, 06:07:27 AM
Interesting how he emphasizes that they made a lot of mistakes... when really, the game is incredibly difficult to legitimately fault.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 11, 2013, 06:11:02 AM
I can only hope that means they're gonna somehow improve upon it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 11, 2013, 06:13:49 AM
A couple days ago I came to the realization that, unless 343 has a treat up their sleeves, this is going to be the first year since 2009 that we don't get a new Halo game. So I'm now under the impression that, whether the next game is Halo 5 or some kind of spinoff, it won't be for the 360 but rather it is going to be either be a launch title for the next XBox or will come out sometime early in the next XBox's life.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 11, 2013, 06:22:15 AM
I wouldn't really consider Halo Anniversary to be a new Halo game, but I get what you're saying. I'm always bouncing the thought of a Halo 2 Anniversary back and forth in my head and whether I'd really want it or not. The thought of having the multiplayer brought back to Xbox Live with a new current gen shine sounds quite appealing... but the campaign, I'm not sure. The again, that wouldn't work this year anyways, seeing as it wouldn't be Halo 2's 10 Year Anniversary.

At any rate, it would be cool to have every original entry playable in a version fitted for the same console generation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Jan 11, 2013, 07:28:19 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 10, 2013, 06:34:07 AM
Got the Awakening: The Art of Halo 4 for my birthday and just getting around to checking it out now... absolutely breathtaking. No game really devotes such critical attention to art direction like the Halo games (and it shows in the in-game design)-- hell, this is more than most movies. The scope if this artwork is absolutely massive.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft.qkme.me%2F35nbd1.jpg&hash=28c4f322ee6436a73ccd793b5c748d102f2752c8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jan 11, 2013, 04:58:19 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 11, 2013, 05:44:25 AM
http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-1913.aspx (http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/01/09/The-Halo-Bulletin-1913.aspx)

Great message from Frankie in there.

Also, all of you who were clamboring for Grifball, FFA, and Team Snipers playlists, they're all slated to make appearances throughout January and February!

About damn time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 18, 2013, 12:12:58 AM
I got the hang of this multiplayer, I am prepared for any game night.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Jan 18, 2013, 12:30:06 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jan 18, 2013, 12:12:58 AM
I got the hang of this multiplayer, I am prepared for any game night.

I'd love to have a Halo 4 game night soon as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 18, 2013, 12:31:06 AM
Yep, same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Jan 18, 2013, 12:35:28 AM
Sveepah vat say u?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 18, 2013, 12:41:09 AM
Prime was wanting to do a game night tonight, and while it would be awesome (and you guys should still totally do it), I think I'll be too swamped in work to get on.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 18, 2013, 12:43:49 AM
Not sure if I will be able to get on the TV tonight. At least, not until 10:00 (about 2 hours and 15 minutes away in my time zone).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 18, 2013, 12:46:17 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 18, 2013, 12:41:09 AM
Prime was wanting to do a game night tonight, and while it would be awesome (and you guys should still totally do it), I think I'll be too swamped in work to get on.  :-\

If it's work that needs to be done, okay. If not, pweeease...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jan 18, 2013, 03:50:13 PM
If it happens, I'm in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 18, 2013, 08:15:46 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FclueR.png&hash=2e59c61e3ad6979ca8e40879cd87a284af302f3b)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 18, 2013, 08:20:07 PM
I always assumed the triggers were just leftovers from when the actual Forerunner Promethean section used the guns, as seen in the earlier terminals.

Cheaper to just make regular weapons usable for your robot things than to have to make completely new ones, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 18, 2013, 08:21:35 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jan 18, 2013, 08:20:07 PM
I always assumed the triggers were just leftovers from when the actual Forerunner Promethean section used the guns, as seen in the earlier terminals.

Cheaper to just make regular weapons usable for your robot things than to have to make completely new ones, right?


You ruined the funny!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 18, 2013, 08:44:06 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.kym-cdn.com%2Fphotos%2Fimages%2Fnewsfeed%2F000%2F243%2F561%2Fafc.gif&hash=8b9006ad1dd1fa77d6acc29cc9a543f32c550c31)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 18, 2013, 08:52:04 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jan 18, 2013, 08:44:06 PM
http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/243/561/afc.gif


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fp30%2FShadowPred%2Ftumblr_mdh2pjL4mA1r31ngfo5_250.gif&hash=aec612b1da2bc555284141533367906c4bbcb6a6)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 18, 2013, 09:18:30 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jan 18, 2013, 08:44:06 PM
http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/243/561/afc.gif
:laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Jan 18, 2013, 09:19:59 PM
Has the price dropped below $60?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 18, 2013, 09:32:21 PM
Doubt it. It takes a while for the price to drop on triple-A titles.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 18, 2013, 09:33:09 PM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Jan 18, 2013, 09:19:59 PM
Has the price dropped below $60?


Not yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jan 18, 2013, 10:55:53 PM
Quote from: Rick Grimes on Jan 18, 2013, 09:19:59 PM
Has the price dropped below $60?
Depends on where you look I guess, over here it's still on sale in some places for 30% off.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_k6ZDKfgTs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_k6ZDKfgTs#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo8viv9C39I#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo8viv9C39I#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 19, 2013, 02:40:34 PM
New environments...this pleases me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 19, 2013, 05:12:43 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 18, 2013, 09:32:21 PM
Doubt it. It takes a while for the price to drop on triple-A titles.

Don't be so sure. I found it for forty dollars at Tiger Direct.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jan 22, 2013, 07:26:59 AM
^It must have been on sale. Halo 4 is likely going to be the last Halo game on the 360 and I can see it being $60 for a while now. Not to mention the game came out two months ago. You really think it would drop so soon?

In other news, Halo 2 online for the PC is coming to a end. Halo 2 had a nice run from 2004 - 2013

http://www.screwattack.com/news/multiplayer-servers-pc-version-halo-2-will-be-shut-down-next-month (http://www.screwattack.com/news/multiplayer-servers-pc-version-halo-2-will-be-shut-down-next-month)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 22, 2013, 07:51:31 AM
My gamestop has been selling Halo 4 for 40 bucks for the past week or two. Doesn't seem to just be a sale anymore. Depending on where it's being sold, at least.  It's not the only game that's dropped in price, PSAllstars is only 40 bucks now too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2013, 03:20:04 PM
Five-Year-Old 'Halo' Fan Gets Surprise In The Hospital Thanks To Dad, Reddit And Bungie

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/21/five-year-old-halo-fan-hospital-dad-reddit-bungie_n_2522237.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/21/five-year-old-halo-fan-hospital-dad-reddit-bungie_n_2522237.html)
Title: Odp: Halo
Post by: Salt The Fries on Jan 23, 2013, 03:24:55 PM
I'm getting halo 4 tomorrow! Stoked! Then I'm trading it in just in time for colonial marines!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jan 23, 2013, 04:35:18 PM
Haha. You'll like it.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 23, 2013, 03:20:04 PM
Five-Year-Old 'Halo' Fan Gets Surprise In The Hospital Thanks To Dad, Reddit And Bungie

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/21/five-year-old-halo-fan-hospital-dad-reddit-bungie_n_2522237.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/21/five-year-old-halo-fan-hospital-dad-reddit-bungie_n_2522237.html)
Good story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jan 23, 2013, 11:56:37 PM
So how's Episode 6 of Spartan Ops? Seeing as how I can't play it for the next week.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 24, 2013, 12:08:00 AM
I'd say it's the best episode yet.

I haven't finished it though, two levels to go.


The first level, though, is brilliant. The opening, the setting, the map. f**king love it.
Title: Re: Odp: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 24, 2013, 12:49:14 AM
Quote from: Salt The Fries on Jan 23, 2013, 03:24:55 PM
I'm getting halo 4 tomorrow! Stoked! Then I'm trading it in just in time for colonial marines!

Ohhh...man, I wouldn't. Halo 4 is way too good a game. I heavily advise against that decision.
Title: Re: Odp: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Jan 24, 2013, 03:11:39 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Jan 24, 2013, 12:49:14 AM
Quote from: Salt The Fries on Jan 23, 2013, 03:24:55 PM
I'm getting halo 4 tomorrow! Stoked! Then I'm trading it in just in time for colonial marines!

Ohhh...man, I wouldn't. Halo 4 is way too good a game. I heavily advise against that decision.
And knowing modern gaming stores, they'll probably only give you around 5 dollars for it
Title: Re: Odp: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 24, 2013, 03:24:31 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Jan 24, 2013, 12:49:14 AM
Quote from: Salt The Fries on Jan 23, 2013, 03:24:55 PM
I'm getting halo 4 tomorrow! Stoked! Then I'm trading it in just in time for colonial marines!

Ohhh...man, I wouldn't. Halo 4 is way too good a game. I heavily advise against that decision.
He should just rent it if he's only gonna keep it for a few weeks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 24, 2013, 03:37:16 AM
Yeah, buying something like this with the intention of selling it so soon after is a bit...pointless, I guess is the word I'm looking for?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jan 28, 2013, 01:09:50 AM
Alright, alright you guys. Get this. I just finished a game where it was 4v4. Two members of the enemy team were inactive and three members were inactive on my team. So it was 2v1 essentially. Our final ratios-

Me: 29-9
The other two guys: 4-14 and 5-15.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VzpYGKnp6KM%2FTjtknFgHuuI%2FAAAAAAAAiFo%2FJ5klqgxngtg%2Fs1600%2Fawww%2Byeaaah.png&hash=bf5a1283d1db95448095eefcdb2d82d537d90c7e)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jan 28, 2013, 01:13:09 AM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Jan 28, 2013, 01:09:50 AM
Alright, alright you guys. Get this. I just finished a game where it was 4v4. Two members of the enemy team were inactive and three members were inactive on my team. So it was 2v1 essentially. Our final ratios-

Me: 29-9
The other two guys: 4-14 and 5-15.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VzpYGKnp6KM%2FTjtknFgHuuI%2FAAAAAAAAiFo%2FJ5klqgxngtg%2Fs1600%2Fawww%2Byeaaah.png&hash=bf5a1283d1db95448095eefcdb2d82d537d90c7e)

Impressive.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 28, 2013, 02:34:11 AM
Grifball just added.

I am so f**king happy right now. Tears of joy are being shed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jan 28, 2013, 04:08:48 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jan 28, 2013, 02:34:11 AM
Grifball just added.

I am so f**king happy right now. Tears of joy are being shed.

Of all the times to have a busted power supply. >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 28, 2013, 04:30:36 AM
I haven't played since I was banned for 60 minutes for leaving too many games (my live kept disconnecting on me).

Not to say I'm never playing again, but that was quite a surprise on my first night of playing the Halo 4 multiplayer.

In short they successfully made a bad impression.

It was fun committing mass murder with the warthog machine gun though. I probably won't play that game again until I'm called upon by my gaming buddies. I'm 100% in if it ain't a school night.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheLoneSpoon on Jan 28, 2013, 04:33:24 AM
I haven't played online Halo since that time me and some peoples got told we suck so for the next match all we did was kill ourselves.

Our score?

-69.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2013, 04:37:42 AM
Quote from: TheLoneSpoon on Jan 28, 2013, 04:33:24 AM
-69.

Wouldn't that be a '96'?

Or are we talking numbers here?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheLoneSpoon on Jan 28, 2013, 04:39:09 AM
Depends, is this a proposition? >:3

But no, numbers me lad. Numbers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 28, 2013, 04:39:21 AM
For a moment I thought that was the symbol for Cancer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2013, 04:41:24 AM
Quote from: TheLoneSpoon on Jan 28, 2013, 04:39:09 AM
Depends, is this a proposition? >:3

But no, numbers me lad. Numbers.

Haha, I got'cha ;)

Its been a while since I popped in my Halo 4 disc. I think I played the new maps once, and that was the last time I touched it...which sucks, because I absolutely love Halo. I just haven't had any motivation to play XBox since I beat TWD last month :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 28, 2013, 04:49:45 AM
I've been on Black Ops 2 and Skyrim, waiting for Aliens: Colonial Marines.

I'd play Halo 4 on my own if that unnecessary ban wasn't so discouraging and left me unsatisfied with the product as a result. I've thought of selling it which is sad because Halo is up high in my book, but I'm also aware of it's game night potential.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 28, 2013, 04:57:19 AM
Dude, don't just sell it because of one thing that went bad. It is the most fun I've had in a multiplayer shooter, with the possible exception of Max Payne 3 (but I don't like to compare the two, since one is FPS, the other's TPS). Give it another go.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 28, 2013, 05:06:30 AM
For my game night buddies I won't sell. I just have never been so disappointed in a game and it wasn't even because of gameplay or story or characters, etc. That much was flawless.

And again I had a lot of fun on the warthog machine gun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZS0WIQI7UU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZS0WIQI7UU#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 29, 2013, 01:21:12 AM
This week's Spartan Ops was great. So far the second half of Spartan ops has been where it just shines.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 31, 2013, 12:58:04 AM
Guys, I'm thinking I'm gonna play Spartan Ops now; last I did was the third episode, so I'll be starting with the fourth. Anyone wanna join, get on. If not, I'm goin' solo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 31, 2013, 01:02:06 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 31, 2013, 12:58:04 AM
Guys, I'm thinking I'm gonna play Spartan Ops now; last I did was the third episode, so I'll be starting with the fourth. Anyone wanna join, get on. If not, I'm goin' solo.

Buh, don't have access to the TV tonight :'(

Oh well, gonna have to do it some day soon, I guess.

Give 'em hell, Marine! 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 31, 2013, 01:02:58 AM
Oo-rah!

But don't worry, I'll only be doing two, three tops. We'll still get our SpOps night, sometimes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 31, 2013, 01:41:04 AM
I'm gonna have to get caught up, then. One of these days I'll dust off the ol' XBox...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 31, 2013, 03:05:48 AM
Don't worry; just barely got anything done. Didn't even finish a single episode. Got 4/5 chapters done, though.

f**k, these were not meant for one man to do alone. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jan 31, 2013, 03:33:43 PM
Past the new episodes solo...on legendary...with just my fists.  :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 31, 2013, 05:21:09 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jan 31, 2013, 03:33:43 PM
Past the new episodes solo...on legendary...with just my fists.  :o

Masta Chief don't need no controller!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 06, 2013, 10:37:10 AM
Gotdamn, Episode 7 was epic, probably my favorite so far. The Spartan Ops are just so great. I mean, between the campaign, multiplayer, and 10 episodes of Spartan Ops, there is no way anybody didn't get their sixty bucks worth. 343, I love you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 06, 2013, 03:03:08 PM
I've done up to Episode 3 at this point. Have a ways to go. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 06, 2013, 03:20:48 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Feb 06, 2013, 03:03:08 PM
I've done up to Episode 3 at this point. Have a ways to go. :laugh:

Someday before Halo 5 comes out we'll get it done, Marines :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 06, 2013, 03:29:19 PM
Ah, I take it you guys haven't completed all of the missions yet because you're busy with school, work, kids, family events, and volunteer work in your local community.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 06, 2013, 03:32:20 PM
Well, school and work.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 06, 2013, 03:37:33 PM
Oh, I thought you were in a situation like *me.

*one upper ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 06, 2013, 03:44:23 PM
You should probably add saving the Earth to your list, Mister Master Chief Sir!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 06, 2013, 03:54:44 PM
That falls under work. 8)

What Spartan Rank you guys?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 06, 2013, 04:00:35 PM
Uhh, I haven't played since the day after the DLC came out, but I'm an SR 31.

https://app.halowaypoint.com/en-us/Halo4/bstnsx704/home/ (https://app.halowaypoint.com/en-us/Halo4/bstnsx704/home/)

Spartan bstnsx704 reporting for duty, sir!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 06, 2013, 04:29:29 PM
Haha at ease. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Feb 06, 2013, 04:37:33 PM
I'm an SR-87.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 06, 2013, 06:24:30 PM
Currently at 84. Still a ways to go till I reach the 130 top, but I think 4 may be the Halo game I've progressed the highest in. At least, it feels that way.



Just wish there was a darker green. If I could get MC's green from campaign on my Spartan, Oh God would I love that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Feb 06, 2013, 06:28:48 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Feb 06, 2013, 06:24:30 PM
Currently at 84. Still a ways to go till I reach the 130 top, but I think 4 may be the Halo game I've progressed the highest in. At least, it feels that way.



Just wish there was a darker green. If I could get MC's green from campaign on my Spartan, Oh God would I love that.

Standard Stalker armor?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 06, 2013, 06:57:31 PM
Yup.

Might switch the helmet back to the Recruit or Recruit Prime, though. Still undecided about that.

I miss the Mk V helmet...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Feb 06, 2013, 07:00:47 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Feb 06, 2013, 06:57:31 PM
Yup.

Might switch the helmet back to the Recruit or Recruit Prime, though. Still undecided about that.

I miss the Mk V helmet...

I currently have Pathfinder armor with Mark VI forearms and legs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 06, 2013, 10:09:59 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC53b1m1I-w#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC53b1m1I-w#ws)

Oh my God.

All of my excite.

ALL OF IT.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 06, 2013, 10:11:40 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Feb 06, 2013, 10:09:59 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC53b1m1I-w#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC53b1m1I-w#ws)

Oh my God.

All of my excite.

ALL OF IT.

Gah, it's about time Palmer did something. Never liked her character much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 06, 2013, 10:44:41 PM
So far my dislike for her character has come more or less from her not having any chance to.. Well, make herself a character. Until the recent couple of Spartan Ops episodes, she's just kinda been.. Well, there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 06, 2013, 11:16:50 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 06, 2013, 03:54:44 PM
That falls under work. 8)

What Spartan Rank you guys?

SR-31
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 06, 2013, 11:21:09 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Feb 06, 2013, 10:44:41 PM
So far my dislike for her character has come more or less from her not having any chance to.. Well, make herself a character. Until the recent couple of Spartan Ops episodes, she's just kinda been.. Well, there.

She was always giving orders in such a bitchy way, and talking down to people. I'm like, woman, go f**king prove yourself, then I will listen to you. Hell, as far as I know, she didn't do jack shit until episode 7. Crimson has done about 99% of the work on Requiem.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 07, 2013, 12:52:06 AM
I just find her hilariously condescending, so in that regard, I like her.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 07, 2013, 01:16:29 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 06, 2013, 04:00:35 PMSR 31.
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Feb 06, 2013, 11:16:50 PMSR-31

So this, like, means we're destined to find a convenient time to play Spartan Ops together, right?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Feb 07, 2013, 02:17:47 AM
Anyone want to play?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 07, 2013, 07:01:41 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 07, 2013, 01:16:29 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 06, 2013, 04:00:35 PMSR 31.
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Feb 06, 2013, 11:16:50 PMSR-31

So this, like, means we're destined to find a convenient time to play Spartan Ops together, right?

It's in the stars...

Actually, I seem to recall levelling up recently. Can't remember if that was to 31 or 32, though...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 07, 2013, 07:51:16 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 07, 2013, 12:52:06 AM
I just find her hilariously condescending, so in that regard, I like her.

I find you hilariously condescending, Sweeper....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 07, 2013, 08:10:51 AM
J:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Feb 07, 2013, 08:13:16 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 07, 2013, 08:10:51 AM
J:

You know I love ya, mang.  :-*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 11, 2013, 06:54:19 PM
So has anyone played any of the modded gametypes that are apparently all the rage for custom games yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Feb 12, 2013, 04:31:10 PM
Something I've noticed in the multiplayer...

I am often put on the team where everyone gets negative K/D's but me. I always end up carrying my team. It's just really frustrating.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Feb 12, 2013, 08:46:44 PM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Feb 12, 2013, 04:31:10 PM
Something I've noticed in the multiplayer...

I am often put on the team where everyone gets negative K/D's but me. I always end up carrying my team. It's just really frustrating.


I know that feeling.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Feb 12, 2013, 11:01:40 PM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Feb 12, 2013, 04:31:10 PM
Something I've noticed in the multiplayer...

I am often put on the team where everyone gets negative K/D's but me. I always end up carrying my team. It's just really frustrating.
Put da team on yo back do.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 14, 2013, 04:32:21 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_09kOxFIE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_09kOxFIE#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Feb 14, 2013, 04:34:58 AM
28 minutes?

Aint nobody got time fo dat
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Feb 14, 2013, 04:58:17 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Feb 14, 2013, 04:34:58 AM
28 minutes?

Aint nobody got time fo dat

LAWL I love that meme.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 14, 2013, 05:20:25 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 14, 2013, 04:32:21 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_09kOxFIE#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_09kOxFIE#ws)

Great speech. Really love hearing stuff from the creators.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 16, 2013, 11:49:31 PM
Got some leaked pics of the new map pack.

http://www.halocouncil.com/news/majestic-map-pack-leaked (http://www.halocouncil.com/news/majestic-map-pack-leaked)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 17, 2013, 03:17:50 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Feb 16, 2013, 11:49:31 PM
Got some leaked pics of the new map pack.

http://www.halocouncil.com/news/majestic-map-pack-leaked (http://www.halocouncil.com/news/majestic-map-pack-leaked)
oh my god

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F15kizVg.png&hash=7cfd8a6772576cfe6d2aba74ebd57b25857a3122)

oh my god
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 17, 2013, 05:03:40 AM
Yup. That map is the sole reason I'm glad I prepurchased the map packs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Feb 18, 2013, 03:13:49 AM
Anyone know if there's any achievements attatched to the new episodes of Spartan ops?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 18, 2013, 06:52:43 PM
None. Cool ending though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 18, 2013, 07:09:56 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 17, 2013, 03:17:50 AMoh my god

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F15kizVg.png&hash=7cfd8a6772576cfe6d2aba74ebd57b25857a3122)

oh my god
Nice. When is this coming out? :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 18, 2013, 07:11:51 PM
Next week, apparently. As part of the Majestic Map Pack.

I haven't touched the game since the last map pack came out...I really gotta get on that :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 18, 2013, 07:24:59 PM
Thanks, man. Looking forward to trying that out. :)

Also, guys, which is your favorite multiplayer map from each Halo game? For me it's...

Halo: Combat Evolved

Sidewinder

Halo 2

Relic

Halo 3

Sandtrap

Halo: Reach

Countdown

Halo 4

Ragnarok
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 18, 2013, 07:39:00 PM
Halo: Combat Evolved: Blood Gulch
Halo 2:  Headlong
Halo 3: Guardian (this game probably had the best map selection, in my opinion)
Halo Reach: Reflection
Halo 4: Ragnarok
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 18, 2013, 07:48:35 PM
Halo: Combat Evolved

Blood Gulch (Xbox), Infinity (PC)

Halo 2

Headlong

Halo 3

Sandtrap

Halo: Reach

Reflection (possibly worked even better with Reach's mechanics than Halo 2's with its Ivory Tower counterpart)

Halo 4

Abandon
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 18, 2013, 07:50:34 PM
I never got to play CE or 2's multiplayer, sadly, so I can't really say for them.

For 3 and 4, it's Valhalla/Ragnarok
And for Reach, it's Blood Gulch/forge world/Hemorrhage.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 18, 2013, 08:36:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 18, 2013, 07:39:00 PMHalo 3: Guardian (this game probably had the best map selection, in my opinion)

Agreed.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 18, 2013, 07:48:35 PMHalo 3

Sandtrap

My man. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 21, 2013, 09:49:57 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLycGF8_6P8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLycGF8_6P8#ws)

Guise, this came out two days ago.

ᵂᵉ ᶫᵉᵗ ᵗʰᶦˢ ˢᶫᶦᵖ⋅
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 21, 2013, 07:14:49 PM
Looks excellent; definitely better than the first map pack.

Also, that video reminded me that I am not only behind on Spartan Ops, but I never collected the terminals either :'( That settles it, I need to play some Halo 4 soon. Haven't touched the campaign since November 6th, and haven't touched any multiplayer in probably a month and a half.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 21, 2013, 07:16:30 PM
C'mon Spartan, get with it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 21, 2013, 07:22:22 PM
I know man...I'm actually beginning to get in the mood to do all of the games in chronological order, to be completely honest. Seems like I do this at least once a year 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Feb 21, 2013, 07:39:41 PM
Waiting for the price to go down before I buy it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 21, 2013, 08:04:41 PM
Wait.. Two days ago?

How the hell did I miss this memo? I've been playing the Mp for the last two days.  :laugh:

Guess I should check these maps out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 21, 2013, 08:12:38 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Feb 21, 2013, 08:04:41 PM
Wait.. Two days ago?

How the hell did I miss this memo? I've been playing the Mp for the last two days.  :laugh:

Guess I should check these maps out.

No, the video came out two days ago. Maps come out on the 25th :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Feb 21, 2013, 08:17:44 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Feb 21, 2013, 09:49:57 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLycGF8_6P8#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLycGF8_6P8#ws)

Guise,this came out two days ago.

ᵂᵉ ᶫᵉᵗ ᵗʰᶦˢ ˢᶫᶦᵖ⋅

Nice...I'm probably gonna wait a bit to buy it, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 21, 2013, 09:43:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 21, 2013, 08:12:38 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Feb 21, 2013, 08:04:41 PM
Wait.. Two days ago?

How the hell did I miss this memo? I've been playing the Mp for the last two days.  :laugh:

Guess I should check these maps out.

No, the video came out two days ago. Maps come out on the 25th :P
Oh.

That makes more sense.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2013, 08:29:24 PM
Well, thanks to Space Sweeper I'm a little bit more caught up on Spartan Ops (played Episode 3) and I just watched Episode 4's cutscene. Awesome stuff, very intrigued to see what's gonna go down.

Space Marines, we gotta get on sometime soon!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 22, 2013, 08:34:52 PM
That was good stuff. I was actually surprised when neither of us had our Mantises destroyed  when we started stomping each other at the end of Two Giants.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2013, 08:35:54 PM
Haha, yeah :D And were you intentionally dancing in the Mantis a few minutes before that? Because you had some sick moves 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 22, 2013, 08:46:47 PM
Thanks dude, I've been practicing those for months... I'm-- I'm just so glad somebody finally noticed.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 22, 2013, 10:37:39 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2013, 08:29:24 PM
Well, thanks to Space Sweeper I'm a little bit more caught up on Spartan Ops (played Episode 3) and I just watched Episode 4's cutscene. Awesome stuff, very intrigued to see what's gonna go down.

Space Marines, we gotta get on sometime soon!!!

Perfect, since I played through Ep 3 a couple weeks ago on my lonesome. We're at the same part!

Anytime soon you can get online? Tonight, even?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2013, 10:48:44 PM
Umm, I don't know about tonight. For the time being it seems like I don't have access to either TV :-\ Maybe in a few hours or so I might be able to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 22, 2013, 11:11:50 PM
Yeah, anytime works for me. Don't got much going on tonight; just a couple of calculus questions due for monday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Feb 23, 2013, 06:27:51 PM
I haven't really played multiplayer that much anymore because of the f**king Boltshot. Thank God that its getting patched.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Feb 23, 2013, 07:40:20 PM
Yeah. The boltshot is the Halo 4 version of the sawed off shotgun,
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 26, 2013, 03:41:38 AM
So the new Maps came out today.

Great fun, I'd say they're some of the best in the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 26, 2013, 03:43:25 AM
Gonna have to download them when I get a chance.

Which one would you say is your favorite? I'm especially looking forward to playing Skyline.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 26, 2013, 03:45:46 AM
Landfall is so far my favorite. Extraction on the map is just a hell of a lot of fun.

Monolith and Skyline are both good too, but I haven't played as much on them yet.

All of the maps are beautiful, that's for sure.

EDIT: The Halo 4 file browser is now working on the Halo official site. Meaning screnshots can now be posted and stuff.

Shame videos can't be viewed on the site, though...   :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 27, 2013, 05:55:24 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Feb 26, 2013, 03:45:46 AM
EDIT: The Halo 4 file browser is now working on the Halo official site. Meaning screnshots can now be posted and stuff.

Shame videos can't be viewed on the site, though...   :(
Nice, took long enough.

Hopefully they'll be able to do streaming video with Halo 5 or further down the line.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Feb 28, 2013, 06:14:14 AM
My girlfriend bought me the season pass, saw that File Share was now online so captured some shots. Skyline is a gorgeous map. Wish it had rain.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg839.imageshack.us%2Fimg839%2F7448%2F57031486.jpg&hash=76faa83ccd4020de25e7141071fd2325096ed41e)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg23.imageshack.us%2Fimg23%2F8406%2F19803307.jpg&hash=ba960dce0a90719dc9e0a5964ee4982371295da6)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg856.imageshack.us%2Fimg856%2F7590%2F93045355.jpg&hash=9b62dde20ad09106885c56bb3c756c84cd6d0c4b)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg545.imageshack.us%2Fimg545%2F8549%2F88126572.jpg&hash=9818ae8ad76e193b608b0dffcefb796b299de6aa)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg820.imageshack.us%2Fimg820%2F7192%2Floldgl.jpg&hash=724840652d53080c53e8264e0b589da9af155e3b)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Feb 28, 2013, 06:18:12 AM
Looking through waypoint's public fileshare, God damn are there a lot of amazing screenshots taken in game.



Quote from: Vakarian on Feb 28, 2013, 06:14:14 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg545.imageshack.us%2Fimg545%2F8549%2F88126572.jpg&hash=9818ae8ad76e193b608b0dffcefb796b299de6aa)

That is one of the coolest screenshots I've seen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 28, 2013, 05:12:18 PM
Beautiful shots Vak. Either tomorrow or Saturday (maybe even late tonight) I'm going to have to give the new maps a try.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Mar 11, 2013, 10:07:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFdujNk3XqM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFdujNk3XqM#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 11, 2013, 10:11:55 PM
That soon? I haven't even played the latest map pack yet :D

Looking good though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 11, 2013, 10:59:26 PM
That city map... full-on Halo 2. Looks incredible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Mar 11, 2013, 11:30:00 PM
I'm more excited for the map with the grass and plains and stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 11, 2013, 11:31:10 PM
Knight 'dat set.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Mar 11, 2013, 11:33:04 PM
Been waiting a while to finally get a set based on my in-game armor. Just glad they finally got the fileshare up.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Mar 11, 2013, 11:37:43 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 11, 2013, 11:31:10 PM
Knight 'dat set.
He aint a spaceship anymore.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Mar 12, 2013, 09:54:26 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Mar 11, 2013, 10:59:26 PM
That city map... full-on Halo 2. Looks incredible.

I was just about to write that it reminds me of Terminal. :D

These new maps look good. I prefer larger maps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Rick Grimes on Mar 14, 2013, 03:36:47 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Feb 28, 2013, 06:14:14 AM
My girlfriend bought me the season pass, saw that File Share was now online so captured some shots. Skyline is a gorgeous map. Wish it had rain.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg839.imageshack.us%2Fimg839%2F7448%2F57031486.jpg&hash=76faa83ccd4020de25e7141071fd2325096ed41e)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg23.imageshack.us%2Fimg23%2F8406%2F19803307.jpg&hash=ba960dce0a90719dc9e0a5964ee4982371295da6)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg856.imageshack.us%2Fimg856%2F7590%2F93045355.jpg&hash=9b62dde20ad09106885c56bb3c756c84cd6d0c4b)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg545.imageshack.us%2Fimg545%2F8549%2F88126572.jpg&hash=9818ae8ad76e193b608b0dffcefb796b299de6aa)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg820.imageshack.us%2Fimg820%2F7192%2Floldgl.jpg&hash=724840652d53080c53e8264e0b589da9af155e3b)

damn. that looks awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Mar 14, 2013, 10:31:44 PM
Thanks.

I brokeded my Halo 4  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Mar 15, 2013, 02:03:34 PM
How and are you going to be okay?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 15, 2013, 11:29:57 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Mar 14, 2013, 10:31:44 PM
Thanks.

I brokeded my Halo 4  :(

I did that with Mass Effect 2 once.

I know your pain.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Mar 20, 2013, 10:03:09 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5y5RfrZpjs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5y5RfrZpjs#ws)

This map heavily reminds me of Blood Gulch, and I am very excited for it.

Though, their balancing idea for it is bullshit. Only one of the two bases has a mancannon? The f**k?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 20, 2013, 10:08:38 PM
Mostly reminds me of Standoff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 28, 2013, 04:39:00 PM
Halo 4 Getting Free Forge Island Map

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/22/halo-4-getting-free-forge-island-map (http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/22/halo-4-getting-free-forge-island-map)

Comes April 11th.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Mar 29, 2013, 05:09:19 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 28, 2013, 04:39:00 PM
Halo 4 Getting Free Forge Island Map

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/22/halo-4-getting-free-forge-island-map (http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/03/22/halo-4-getting-free-forge-island-map)

Comes April 11th.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FPeCBguR.png&hash=1b92db677abf7bab5c573b5b23d1d870d9a94b7d)

All of my dreams.

They are becoming true.

And it is glorious.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 29, 2013, 05:13:07 AM
Wait... tr... trees...?

TREES?!

Oh my god, when you wish upon a star... :'J
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 29, 2013, 05:15:01 AM
Yup, really excited to see what all the creative people among us are able to do with that map. I just hope my Live isn't running out soon...I still have to download the new maps and give the rest of Spartan Ops a go.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Mar 29, 2013, 05:44:14 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 29, 2013, 05:15:01 AM
I still have to download the new maps and give the rest of Spartan Ops a go.

*solemn nod*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Mar 29, 2013, 04:22:02 PM
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-4-Forge-Island/69039a51-47b5-40fa-b633-e27b5b468bd5?noSplash=1 (http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Halo-4-Forge-Island/69039a51-47b5-40fa-b633-e27b5b468bd5?noSplash=1)

Not sure if it will stay this way, but ATM, looks like Forge Island was released a little early?

Also, a green screen is available on the map. For machinimas and stuff.

That's pretty f**king cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 29, 2013, 05:18:56 PM
Ooh, very excited for the green screen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Mar 29, 2013, 06:39:45 PM
Did some fooling around and pulled together this little test in the new map.

(https://s3ugc.blob.core.windows.net/ugc-container/userfiles/ugcuserfile-e1c59dd7-33e3-4943-b3ba-23e4d2fc3c2f-9b5d565cc1480307-full?st=2013-03-29T18%3A27%3A35Z&se=2013-03-29T18%3A47%3A35Z&sr=b&sp=r&sig=e167OU%2FE4zRrMIsmA31cvayaBzhMAL6j%2FjK1cD0LQKc%3D)
(https://s3ugc.blob.core.windows.net/ugc-container/userfiles/ugcuserfile-4710f0eb-e9e7-4939-af33-f69eedd9a58e-83d6d7538185d58b-full?st=2013-03-29T18%3A28%3A40Z&se=2013-03-29T18%3A48%3A40Z&sr=b&sp=r&sig=%2F7D6a0WZRjYfz9dpMaKz%2Fsmd7YsCuhZcf9bnxilWW8k%3D)
(https://s3ugc.blob.core.windows.net/ugc-container/userfiles/ugcuserfile-a6741db4-2020-4037-ab09-608614222800-4a003ba28bb161c8-full?st=2013-03-29T18%3A29%3A04Z&se=2013-03-29T18%3A49%3A04Z&sr=b&sp=r&sig=agZ0bvwgiHbfC9N7g6O7vfVhW7qJvKuh4irFeCrBTcc%3D)

So far, really liking this new forge map.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 29, 2013, 08:36:01 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Mar 29, 2013, 04:22:02 PM
Also, a green screen is available on the map. For machinimas and stuff.
...That's just amazingly cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 12, 2013, 12:01:43 AM
Preview of Volume 2 of the soundtrack:

https://soundcloud.com/neil-davidge/sets/halo-4-original-soundtrack-2

I'm happy they're doing this as there was much missing from the first one-- particularly Laskey's theme, which I'm relieved to see here.

One I'm really hoping makes an appearance somewhere on here is one of my favorite cues from the entire game-- at the beginning of the level 'Shutdown' when Laskey approaches Cortana and Chief. It starts off with a variation of Laskey's theme, but then turns into something a bit more low-key and intimate when Cortana asks Chief to 'take a girl for a ride'. Just something about that one that stuck with me...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 12, 2013, 07:31:46 PM
Halo 4 DLC Sees Discounts For One Day Only

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/123254-Halo-4-DLC-Sees-Discounts-For-One-Day-Only#87BGFpCdSDJWlflc.99  (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/123254-Halo-4-DLC-Sees-Discounts-For-One-Day-Only#87BGFpCdSDJWlflc.99)

Also, Neill Blomkamp would still like to do that Halo movie

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/neill-blomkamp-would-still-like-to-do-that-halo-movie-actually/ (http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/10/neill-blomkamp-would-still-like-to-do-that-halo-movie-actually/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hubbs on Apr 21, 2013, 02:46:26 PM
Can someone just answer me these questions on the recent Halo 4...

1. All the armour (visors, helmets, legs, arms etc..) that you can unlock whilst playing Spartan Ops, does this actually make any difference to the gameplay or your character?? or is it just for looks. Same issue with the last Halo game, the extra armour didn't seem to do anything other than look good.

Also, does it make a difference, or are you suppose to have all the same armour sections on your character? in other words are you suppose to use all 'warrior' armour sections? or 'aviator' etc...Does it make any difference if you mix n match the parts??.

2. On your records, what are 'commendations'? how do you earn these?. It says you get them by killing certain enemies, I've completed the game and I'm half way through the Ops and got virtually zero, I don't get it, what am I missing?.

3. There is a list of Spartan characters that you seem to be able to unlock, they look like customised characters with fancy armour suits. How do you unlock these guys? (can't remember what this section is called in the menu).


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 21, 2013, 02:52:09 PM
1. Armor is purely aesthetic. It does not impact gameplay at all.

2. Commendations are, as you said, awarded by completing certain tasks. Once completed each accomidation will give you extra experience points that help you to level up a bit faster.

3. The menu you are thinking of is 'Specializations'. Specializations are unlocked after reaching a certain level, and allow you to give your character certain attributes that alter and cater towards your style of gameplay.



So, anyways, anyone else thinking we may be seeing something from 343 Industries at the upcoming E3 about the next Halo game? They already said that they don't want to wait three years between each game, and we are (most likely) not getting a game this year, so that means that we are ore than likely going to see the next Halo game (be it Halo 5 or a spinoff of some sort) in 2014. Halo 4 (a 2012 release), was unveiled at E3 2011, after all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hubbs on Apr 21, 2013, 03:06:08 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 21, 2013, 02:52:09 PM
1. Armor is purely aesthetic. It does not impact gameplay at all.

2. Commendations are, as you said, awarded by completing certain tasks. Once completed each accomidation will give you extra experience points that help you to level up a bit faster.

3. The menu you are thinking of is 'Specializations'. Specializations are unlocked after reaching a certain level, and allow you to give your character certain attributes that alter and cater towards your style of gameplay.


1. That's what I thought, kinda pointless really  :-\

2. What tasks? the weekly tasks?  is there any point in leveling up? does it make any difference to your character?

3. What levels must you reach? and in what game mode? I haven't played online wargames yet, I'm just playing through the Spartan Ops.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 21, 2013, 03:12:13 PM
2. There is a menu you can access from the main menu that tell you what they are (get 100 kills with Assault Rifle, kill 50 Grunts, etc. They're things like that).

3. I'm not sure, to be honest. Been a while since I popped the disc in (or even turned my XBox on). But again, there is a menu you can access that will tell you what level you need to reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hubbs on Apr 21, 2013, 03:20:45 PM
1. I'll have to look around, not seen a menu like that though  :'( All I've found is the one giving you weekly tasks which is similar.

2. Yeah I know the menu for this section but it doesn't tell you how or where to unlock the suits.

I kinda miss having instruction booklets hehe

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 26, 2013, 05:42:05 PM
First Look: Dark Horse Debuts New Halo Comic Series

http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2013/04/halo-initiation-comic/ (http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2013/04/halo-initiation-comic/)

And, in potentially even bigger news, when Tesco accidentally showed Call of Duty: Ghosts on their website, they also had 'Upcoming Halo' on their site.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2013/apr/25/game-links-press-start (http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2013/apr/25/game-links-press-start)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 26, 2013, 08:31:59 PM
Someone is jobless.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: enypsrozar on Apr 28, 2013, 09:57:18 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 10, 2006, 12:19:56 PM
Who here is a fan of Halo?

Was a fan of Halo, was... They seemed to get worse by each title and others agree with me, but that is just my opinion. I've played 1,2,3 and ODSP, but gave up after that. My favourites were 1 and 2, in that order.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 29, 2013, 08:11:21 AM
Quote from: enypsrozar on Apr 28, 2013, 09:57:18 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 10, 2006, 12:19:56 PM
Who here is a fan of Halo?

Was a fan of Halo, was... They seemed to get worse by each title and others agree with me, but that is just my opinion. I've played 1,2,3 and ODSP, but gave up after that. My favourites were 1 and 2, in that order.
I'll admit it:

I still haven't played ODSP.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Apr 29, 2013, 08:47:33 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 29, 2013, 08:11:21 AM
Quote from: enypsrozar on Apr 28, 2013, 09:57:18 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 10, 2006, 12:19:56 PM
Who here is a fan of Halo?

Was a fan of Halo, was... They seemed to get worse by each title and others agree with me, but that is just my opinion. I've played 1,2,3 and ODSP, but gave up after that. My favourites were 1 and 2, in that order.
I'll admit it:

I still haven't played ODSP.

Me neither. Don't plan on it either, as I could use the money for a more current game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2013, 01:00:29 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 29, 2013, 08:11:21 AM
I still haven't played ODSP.

Don't bother...Orbital Drop Shock Person sucks. You play as a regular person, not a soldier like in all of the other games, I had no guns or tactics or anything and was gunned down by Grunts every time my pod landed...wound up selling the game :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Apr 29, 2013, 01:27:25 PM
I disagree. I honestly loved ODST. Finally, something a little new. Just for 1 game, you weren't a supersoldier. You were just a normal human and that for me made me strategize differently.
Quote from: enypsrozar on Apr 28, 2013, 09:57:18 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 10, 2006, 12:19:56 PM
Who here is a fan of Halo?

Was a fan of Halo, was... They seemed to get worse by each title and others agree with me, but that is just my opinion. I've played 1,2,3 and ODSP, but gave up after that. My favourites were 1 and 2, in that order.

Honestly I never felt that way. For me, the lowest point was Halo Wars. I thought everything else was great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2013, 01:39:39 PM
Quote from: Ghost Rider on Apr 29, 2013, 01:27:25 PM
I disagree. I honestly loved ODST. Finally, something a little new. Just for 1 game, you weren't a supersoldier. You were just a normal human and that for me made me strategize differently.

ODSP ;)

Halo 3: ODST is, on the other hand, not only my favorite Halo game but also my favorite video game in general. I said so myself here (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=95.msg1338655#msg1338655) 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Apr 29, 2013, 10:33:26 PM
Oh, I see what's being done here...

But my own statement still stands.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Apr 30, 2013, 12:04:01 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2013, 01:00:29 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Apr 29, 2013, 08:11:21 AM
I still haven't played ODSP.

Don't bother...Orbital Drop Shock Person sucks. You play as a regular person, not a soldier like in all of the other games, I had no guns or tactics or anything and was gunned down by Grunts every time my pod landed...wound up selling the game :-\
Makes you wonder if they were even trying. More of a constant failure simulator than QWOP.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 30, 2013, 12:56:56 AM
I still relish the day I beat QWOP.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2013, 01:14:17 AM
I just looked up QWOP...

Dear God what have I done?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Apr 30, 2013, 01:14:54 AM
I'm done with college for the year.




We need another game night.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2013, 01:16:50 AM
Not now I'm busy playing QWOP.

But really, I'm certainly up for it. As long as its after Thursday...because this week is going to be terrible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Apr 30, 2013, 01:18:49 AM
Yeah, any day after this Friday...because I really need to start writing my 10 page paper. It's literally my last assignment before I am free for the summer :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2013, 01:28:43 AM
What have you guys done to me!?!?!?!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi959.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae77%2Fproject412%2Fspace_zps9af526ad.png&hash=785e6d62d7330cadc9d6d6e3b77a13829a613aaa)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Aspie on Apr 30, 2013, 01:30:55 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2013, 01:28:43 AM
What have you guys done to me!?!?!?!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi959.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae77%2Fproject412%2Fspace_zps9af526ad.png&hash=785e6d62d7330cadc9d6d6e3b77a13829a613aaa)

That game is impossible. I have never finished in the positives.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 30, 2013, 01:49:33 AM
Watch out. There's a hurdle at 50m.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Apr 30, 2013, 03:49:48 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2013, 01:28:43 AM
What have you guys done to me!?!?!?!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi959.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fae77%2Fproject412%2Fspace_zps9af526ad.png&hash=785e6d62d7330cadc9d6d6e3b77a13829a613aaa)
Man, f**k that game.  :laugh:

I've only ever beat it once by crawling along like a caterpillar.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 30, 2013, 03:50:24 AM
What was your strategy for the hurdle?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Apr 30, 2013, 03:50:56 AM
Plow through that shit.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 30, 2013, 03:52:00 AM
I just be breakdancin', yo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Apr 30, 2013, 03:52:40 AM
Tempting to play again...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 30, 2013, 03:52:56 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Apr 30, 2013, 03:50:56 AM
Plow through that shit.  :laugh:

I knocked it over and dragged it down the course. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Apr 30, 2013, 03:55:27 AM
Same.  :laugh:

Think I might livestream while I play this game...


You guys should try CLOP.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Apr 30, 2013, 12:18:15 PM
Watched Markiplier on YouTube play that shit. NO thanks.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 23, 2013, 03:07:17 PM
So I finally got around to watching Halo 4's terminals (on YouTube; never did find all of them in campaign, though I'm hoping to change that soon). Very interesting stuff. I liked seeing the Didact and the Librarian together long before the events of the games, and the stuff with the Composer and the Didact's Prometheans was was also cool to see play out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 23, 2013, 05:09:37 PM
Yeah, they were interesting from a story perspective. I really didn't like the style of animation they used, though. It worked fine with the CEA terminals, as those were just Guilty Spark flying around. But when used with the facial expressions and moving body parts of humanoid bipeds, it just kinda looked shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 23, 2013, 05:49:49 PM
I didn't really mind the animation, to be honest. Yeah it was stiff, but it felt kind of like a motion comic to me, and while that is far from my favorite format it doesn't really bother me either.

I would love to see some text based terminals like the ones in Halo 3 make a return, however.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 23, 2013, 05:53:25 PM
Eh... got hard for me to watch by the end.

Hope they go for traditional animation in any future instalments.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 23, 2013, 08:18:01 PM
And now I read Halo 3's terminals. I'm pretty sure this is the first time I read them from beginning to end, and I loved giving them a go. Definitely a very cryptic and very chilling look at the Forerunner/Flood War from some very unique perspectives.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 24, 2013, 06:18:13 PM
Aye, loved the Halo 3 terminals. Personally, I enjoyed the text-based ones much more than the animated one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 24, 2013, 11:00:39 PM
QuoteThe Microsoft-filed Korean listing, spotted by Game Front, names 'Bootcamp' as a PC online action game, with mention of Halo 3 in the description.

Little else can be gleaned from the Google-translation, but a Microsoft rep was surprisingly willing to confirm the prematurely outed project with an albeit vague statement.

"What's Bootcamp? It is not related to our Xbox One efforts, or the Reclaimer Saga, but rather a project we're very enthusiastic about and will have more to say about in the near future," said the rep.

The 'Reclaimer Saga' refers to the second Halo trilogy, which is expected to continue on the next-gen Xbox One console.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/409125/microsoft-confirms-halo-bootcamp-following-ratings-leak/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/409125/microsoft-confirms-halo-bootcamp-following-ratings-leak/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 24, 2013, 11:03:35 PM
I'm going to guess its a spinoff of some kind that is going to be revealed at E3 this year (probably the 'Upcoming Halo Game' that was leaked alongside the new COD).

I'm interested.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on May 24, 2013, 11:07:07 PM
I wonder how 343 will be split between this and Halo 5...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 25, 2013, 01:16:06 PM
Frank O'Connor says that Bootcamp is cool and something that he has always wanted to do, but releases no other info.

http://stickskills.com/2013/05/25/korea-rates-halo-bootcamp-microsoft-confirms-it/ (http://stickskills.com/2013/05/25/korea-rates-halo-bootcamp-microsoft-confirms-it/)

I find it kind of interesting that its listed for PC...could they maybe be bringing an outside developer to work on an MMO? I know Microsoft already tried a few years ago with Ensemble before they closed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on May 25, 2013, 03:54:51 PM
I'd be all for it; Though unsure if my current PC can run it. Its really weird about what it can and can't run lately.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 26, 2013, 02:20:21 AM
So I was scrolling through old posts in this thread and found this post I made back in November:

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 23, 2012, 03:38:24 PM
343 Industries looking to hire people with MMO experience:

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/343-Industries-MMO-Halo,19251.html (http://www.tomshardware.com/news/343-Industries-MMO-Halo,19251.html)

I wonder how likely (or how good) a Halo MMO could be... The one Ensemble was making a few years back seemed cool enough (and had beautiful concept art), but some of the random new aliens and weapons that were going into it just seemed odd and un-Halo like.

Completely forgot about that article's existence...the reveal of an MMO is seeming more and more likely.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on May 26, 2013, 08:08:04 PM
Give us back our playable Sangheili in Halo 5!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 26, 2013, 11:42:46 PM
Quote from: Mr. Runner on May 26, 2013, 08:08:04 PM
Give us back our playable Sangheili in Halo 5!

With playable Elites, we should also get the Arbiter and Elite allies in campaign.

And if we have Elite allies, then it'd be great to have enemy Brutes.

And its a safe bet that we will see a Halo or some other Forerunner installation, so if the story calls for it I'd love to see the Flood return.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on May 27, 2013, 01:16:29 PM
Brutes? Sure, I miss kicking those furry buggers afts in 2 and 3!

Hopefully, bloody 343 won't pull another "we made the multiplayer part of a simulation, because we thought that would be radically original and Elites are stupid"

Seriously, it was like what Epic did with the Locust in Gears of War Judgement... >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2013, 08:16:15 PM
Halo 5 & 6 were confirmed to be happening yeah?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 28, 2013, 08:20:11 PM
Quote from: DJ Pu$$yface on May 28, 2013, 08:16:15 PM
Halo 5 & 6 were confirmed to be happening yeah?

At E3 2011 Halo 4 was announced to kick off the 'Reclaimer Trilogy', so yeah.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on May 30, 2013, 03:20:13 AM
Ur-Didact better be back- you can't kill someone so interesting...with a measly quicktime event. >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on May 30, 2013, 03:35:32 PM
Quote from: Mr. Runner on May 30, 2013, 03:20:13 AM
Ur-Didact better be back- you can't kill someone so interesting...with a measly quicktime event. >:(

This. So much this.


Also; I want to see a Forerunner war sphinx God Dammit  >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on May 30, 2013, 04:24:46 PM
War Sphinx? YESSSSSSsssss!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 02, 2013, 11:31:15 PM
More Halo stuff on the way.

QuoteRegistered via brand protection company MarkMonitor, Microsoft has secured domains for SpartanAssault.net, HaloSpartanAssault.com, Halo-SpartanAssault.com, and some other variations (via Fusible).


http://www.computerandvideogames.com/410072/halo-spartan-assault-domains-registered-by-microsoft/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/410072/halo-spartan-assault-domains-registered-by-microsoft/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 02, 2013, 11:47:35 PM
Spartan Assault? A successor to Spartan Ops maybe?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 02, 2013, 11:49:38 PM
SPARTAN ASSAULT: THE BOARD GAME!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 03, 2013, 03:29:10 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 02, 2013, 11:47:35 PM
Spartan Assault? A successor to Spartan Ops maybe?
Would be interesting if they solo-released it in an ODST style.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 03, 2013, 03:43:26 AM
I'd be all for it. Before Halo 4 came out I was kind of expecting Spartan Ops to be like a cooperative ODST anyways.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 03, 2013, 06:39:58 PM
I finally bought Halo 4 today. The LE was on sale for $69.95 at Best Buy so I jumped on it. Good thing too since it was the last copy they had. See you guys online!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 04, 2013, 01:48:18 PM
Halo: Spartan Assault announced!

http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/21d8b999-dadb-4502-bb59-3d15c663935a/halo-spartan-assault-trailer (http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/21d8b999-dadb-4502-bb59-3d15c663935a/halo-spartan-assault-trailer)

QuoteCHECK OUT THE DEBUT TRAILER!
Available only for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Halo: Spartan Assault is a new top-down action shooter that brings a Halo video game to touch-based devices for the first time in franchise history. Developed by 343 Industries in conjunction with Vanguard Games, Halo: Spartan Assault provides an accessible, pick-up-and-play experience for fans and newcomers alike.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 02:01:33 PM
Looks fairly interesting. Hope it has a good story behind it.

And it comes out net month.

EDIT: More details

Quote"Halo: Spartan Assault" Brings the Award-Winning "Halo" Franchise to Windows 8 Devices this July

With best-in-class action, audio and graphics, "Halo: Spartan Assault" showcases the epic scale and action of the "Halo" universe only on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8


With millions of franchise fans worldwide, Microsoft and 343 Industries today revealed an all-new way for gamers to experience "Halo;" this time, you can do it on Windows 8 devices.

Available this July for $6.99 only on Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, "Halo: Spartan Assault" is the first top-down action shooter that brings a "Halo" video game to touch-based devices. Developed by Vanguard Games in conjunction with 343 Industries, "Halo: Spartan Assault" provides an accessible, pick-up-and-play experience for fans and newcomers alike.

Set between the events of "Halo 3" and "Halo 4," "Halo: Spartan Assault" explores the first missions of the Spartan Ops program and dives deeper into the backstory of Human-Covenant wars. Play through the eyes of either Commander Sarah Palmer or Spartan Davis stationed aboard the UNSC Infinity as they fight in never-before-seen battles against Covenant forces.




With 25 unique missions featuring unrivaled action and intensity, the single-player experience allows you to compete against friends in Leaderboards or hone your skills with Weekly Challenges. Replay the missions to collect more than 40 in-game Achievements and Medals.

For fans who already have a prospering Spartan career aboard the UNSC Infinity, "Halo: Spartan Assault" lets you earn experience points (XP), all-new Achievements, and emblems for your "Halo 4" Spartan, with additional integration features available after launch.

In addition, 343 Industries has teamed up with Dark Horse Comics to create "Halo: Initiation," 2 a 3-part comic series which reveals the story of how Commander Sarah Palmer became a Spartan-IV and leads directly into the exciting missions of "Halo: Spartan Assault."

To learn more about "Halo: Spartan Assault," please visit Halo Waypoint.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 04, 2013, 02:57:28 PM
Seems interesting. Shame I don't have any Windows 8 devices though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 03:45:48 PM
....

I hope bootcamp is a bit more interesting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 03:52:13 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 03:45:48 PM
....

I hope bootcamp is a bit more interesting.

Pretty sure this is Bootcamp.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: x-M-x on Jun 04, 2013, 03:55:32 PM
Bring on HALO V...

sick of these side games lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 04:14:13 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 03:52:13 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 03:45:48 PM
....

I hope bootcamp is a bit more interesting.

Pretty sure this is Bootcamp.
I hope not, bootcamp was listed as an online action game, this is singleplayer seemingly.
It was also listed as having a first person point of view.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 04, 2013, 04:20:07 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 04:14:13 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 03:52:13 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 03:45:48 PM
....

I hope bootcamp is a bit more interesting.

Pretty sure this is Bootcamp.
I hope not, bootcamp was listed as an online action game, this is singleplayer seemingly.
It was also listed as having a first person point of view.

This is first person.

You play as the ultimate God, Halo, in his quests as eh kills aliens and doesnt afraid of anything.


He's a pretty cool guy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 04:22:21 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 04:14:13 PM
I hope not, bootcamp was listed as an online action game, this is singleplayer seemingly.
It was also listed as having a first person point of view.

Actually, Bootcamp was listed as third person, and made reference to Halo 3. Spartan Assault matches that description and takes place after Halo 3.

Quote from: KNIGHT on Jun 04, 2013, 04:20:07 PM
This is first person.

You play as the ultimate God, Halo, in his quests as eh kills aliens and doesnt afraid of anything.


He's a pretty cool guy.

:D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 04:43:40 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 04:22:21 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 04:14:13 PM
I hope not, bootcamp was listed as an online action game, this is singleplayer seemingly.
It was also listed as having a first person point of view.

Actually, Bootcamp was listed as third person, and made reference to Halo 3. Spartan Assault matches that description and takes place after Halo 3.
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.gamefront.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgallery%2Fhalo-bootcamp%2Fhalo-bootcamp-info.jpg%3Fcda6c1&hash=3f3dd601b240d3338e4f0fce6275461a4122250e)
The third person mention in the brackets there could be about turrets.

I'm staying hopeful that there is something better coming than SA.

Quote from: KNIGHT on Jun 04, 2013, 04:20:07 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 04:14:13 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 03:52:13 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 03:45:48 PM
....

I hope bootcamp is a bit more interesting.

Pretty sure this is Bootcamp.
I hope not, bootcamp was listed as an online action game, this is singleplayer seemingly.
It was also listed as having a first person point of view.

This is first person.

You play as the ultimate God, Halo, in his quests as eh kills aliens and doesnt afraid of anything.


He's a pretty cool guy.
I like him.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 04:50:04 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 04, 2013, 04:43:40 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn2.gamefront.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fgallery%2Fhalo-bootcamp%2Fhalo-bootcamp-info.jpg%3Fcda6c1&hash=3f3dd601b240d3338e4f0fce6275461a4122250e)
The third person mention in the brackets there could be about turrets.

That's a rough translation from Korean. A more accurate translation would probably read something like "following the first-person point of view world of Halo 3..."

Bootcamp can still wind up being something else, but at this point I'd be willing to put money on it being a code name for Spartan Assault.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 04, 2013, 04:50:29 PM
I mean, I have no Windows 8 hardware, so I guess I'm kinda f**ked out of this one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 05:44:20 PM
A look at the Halo 5 logo?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Fdba6aeee62acff9830c10611cf77a2c5%2Ftumblr_mntpshn9rm1rj9mdto1_1280.jpg&hash=d32b906b4a3cd146cae61a45800fcaa52dfaf963)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 04, 2013, 05:51:30 PM
Doubt it's real, but could be wrong.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 04, 2013, 05:52:42 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 04, 2013, 05:44:20 PM
A look at the Halo 5 logo?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F24.media.tumblr.com%2Fdba6aeee62acff9830c10611cf77a2c5%2Ftumblr_mntpshn9rm1rj9mdto1_1280.jpg&hash=d32b906b4a3cd146cae61a45800fcaa52dfaf963)
Banjo Kazooie: Grunty Land, Forza MS 5, Halo Spartan Assault, Fable IV, Dead Rising 3 (D3ad Rising), ??, Quantum Break, Halo 5.

That's what I'm seeing... but I really don't like that logo if it's legit. I really hope it's not another E3 CGI first impression blunder.  :D / >:(

Wonder if this is a preview for the MS' E3 showcase.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2013, 06:01:51 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qSTpClAybI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qSTpClAybI)

FRAK YES!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2013, 06:07:29 PM
IT WAS BEAUTIFUL

IT WAS THE INVERSE OF HALO 4'S CGI TRAILER

IT WAS SLOW, METHODICAL, AND THOUGHTFUL, SHOWING A NEW VIBE

I CAN'T STOP USING ALL-CAPS~
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 10, 2013, 06:07:58 PM
Connection dropped during that trailer!  >:( is that a War Sphynx? 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 10, 2013, 06:10:56 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 10, 2013, 06:07:58 PM
Connection dropped during that trailer!  >:( is that a War Sphynx?

I don't think so. It seems too large for a War Sphinx, but maybe?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2013, 06:12:21 PM
The shot of him holding Cortana's adapter thing :'(

EDIT: Good quality video: http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/111609fe-d53c-4400-b4d6-44ae3629dda3/halo-xbox-one (http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/111609fe-d53c-4400-b4d6-44ae3629dda3/halo-xbox-one)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2013, 06:17:39 PM
I f**king love how he's got it attatched to a dog tag chain.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 10, 2013, 06:45:15 PM
Lovely!

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2013, 06:17:39 PM
I f**king love how he's got it attatched to a dog tag chain.
Hope it's available when one pre-orders the legendary edition!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2013, 06:49:50 PM
I'm still obsessing over the trailer.

Master Chief. Alone. In rags. With the last remnant of Cortana in his hand and her memory in his mind as he confronts an ancient Forerunner machine that may be that may or may not be willing to help him on his lonely journey.

It is beautiful.

Halo 4 teaser, eat your heart out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jun 10, 2013, 07:17:11 PM
That trailer blew my mind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Greedo on Jun 10, 2013, 07:52:40 PM
Looks good

wonder if they going to add something new for this one though ?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 10, 2013, 07:56:07 PM
Quote from: Commander Keras on Jun 10, 2013, 07:52:40 PM
Looks good

wonder if they going to add something new for this one though ?

Well the trailer implies the plot may feel different from most Halo games that we've seen.

I'm still kinda hoping we get another character other than Master Chief in this game, similar to 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Greedo on Jun 10, 2013, 07:58:18 PM
Wouldnt mind a character like Arbiter,

he was bad ass.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2Fthumb%2F3%2F30%2FArbiter_crop.png%2F250px-Arbiter_crop.png&hash=98aab88491aabfe1d708b35d94584a333d95c3c2)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 10, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
I love it. It feels so much more personal than before. Too bad I won't be buying the UNO.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 10, 2013, 10:22:10 PM
That ad was beautiful. Gave me the same space operatic vibe that makes the main Halo series so wonderful, mixed in with the isolation and loneliness that was so prevalent throughout Reach and ODST.

Looks to be a grand old time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jun 10, 2013, 10:31:34 PM
Holy f**k, this looks great. but why arent they calling it Halo 5?

Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 10, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
I love it. It feels so much more personal than before. Too bad I won't be buying the UNO.

Itll probably be coming out for PC man.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 10, 2013, 10:39:34 PM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Jun 10, 2013, 10:31:34 PM
Holy f**k, this looks great. but why arent they calling it Halo 5?

Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 10, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
I love it. It feels so much more personal than before. Too bad I won't be buying the UNO.

Itll probably be coming out for PC man.

Doubt it. Halo 3, Reach, ODST, and 4 didn't.

Of course I'd love it to come out for the PC, but I don't see it happening.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 10, 2013, 10:40:36 PM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Jun 10, 2013, 10:31:34 PM
Holy f**k, this looks great. but why arent they calling it Halo 5?

Quote from: ShadowPred on Jun 10, 2013, 08:55:55 PM
I love it. It feels so much more personal than before. Too bad I won't be buying the UNO.

Itll probably be coming out for PC man.


I f**king wish.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2013, 10:50:49 PM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Jun 10, 2013, 10:31:34 PM
Itll probably be coming out for PC man.
whot
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jun 10, 2013, 10:54:27 PM
Wait, wait, wait. I might have jumped the gun a little bit in assuming that it'll be on the PC. I thought Halo 4 was for the PC. Herp da derp.

Sorry, guys.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on Jun 10, 2013, 11:24:44 PM
Loved the trailer. Funny how they've (so far) only referred to this as Halo.

I really want 343 to pull a Stallone and title the sixth game John.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: First Blood on Jun 10, 2013, 11:30:02 PM
Very cool trailer. Got a bit of an Obi-Wan vibe with the old robes Chief was wearing. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 10, 2013, 11:49:35 PM
I just beat H4 on Legendary, solo. Despite my rage fits which are inevitable on Legendary mode, this game was awesome. 343 is definitely Bungie's successor. On to Spartan Ops!
Title: Odp: Re: Halo
Post by: Salt The Fries on Jun 11, 2013, 12:10:00 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 10, 2013, 11:49:35 PM
I just beat H4 on Legendary, solo. Despite my rage fits which are inevitable on Legendary mode, this game was awesome. 343 is definitely Bungie's successor. On to Spartan Ops!
Which part did you find the hardest? I also beat it on legendary solo. Generally just about any segment with excessive amount of promethean knights was a bitch, I guess.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 11, 2013, 12:24:17 AM
I'm surprise Halo 5 is set for next year. It seems to be a bit too soon in my opinion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 11, 2013, 01:04:37 AM
Considering they were probably working on it during Halo 4, utilizing the next gen tech, I wouldn't say so. Not to mention, the entire studio is massive and focused on Halo and nothing but Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 11, 2013, 01:32:46 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 10, 2013, 11:49:35 PM
I just beat H4 on Legendary, solo. Despite my rage fits which are inevitable on Legendary mode, this game was awesome. 343 is definitely Bungie's successor. On to Spartan Ops!
You're now ready for the Campaign Challenges. You get to play seleted missions on Legendary with the skulls Mythic, Tilt, Thunderstorm, and Tough Luck activated. The Heroic challenges are a walk in the park. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Greedo on Jun 11, 2013, 01:59:24 PM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 11, 2013, 12:24:17 AM
I'm surprise Halo 5 is set for next year. It seems to be a bit too soon in my opinion.

Could get delayed

i think it will.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 11, 2013, 02:01:54 PM
I doubt it. 343i said even before Halo 4 came out that they wanted to lessen the wait between main games from three years to two.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 11, 2013, 03:33:04 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 11, 2013, 02:01:54 PM
I doubt it. 343i said even before Halo 4 came out that they wanted to lessen the wait between main games from three years to two.
Exactly; and with their team, they're clearly capable of managing it as well.
Title: Re: Odp: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 11, 2013, 08:03:16 PM
Quote from: Salt The Fries on Jun 11, 2013, 12:10:00 AM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 10, 2013, 11:49:35 PM
I just beat H4 on Legendary, solo. Despite my rage fits which are inevitable on Legendary mode, this game was awesome. 343 is definitely Bungie's successor. On to Spartan Ops!
Which part did you find the hardest? I also beat it on legendary solo. Generally just about any segment with excessive amount of promethean knights was a bitch, I guess.

Yeah, pretty much. Every major firefight on Legendary had me raging.

Quote from: Master Chief on Jun 11, 2013, 01:32:46 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 10, 2013, 11:49:35 PM
I just beat H4 on Legendary, solo. Despite my rage fits which are inevitable on Legendary mode, this game was awesome. 343 is definitely Bungie's successor. On to Spartan Ops!
You're now ready for the Campaign Challenges. You get to play seleted missions on Legendary with the skulls Mythic, Tilt, Thunderstorm, and Tough Luck activated. The Heroic challenges are a walk in the park. ;)

You're not kidding! I just unlocked the achievement for playing a campaign on Heroic with three skulls enabled and it was a cake walk. After playing on Legendary, everything seems easy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 11, 2013, 08:19:08 PM
I just don't want them to rush out the game. I rather see them take their time then rush out a new game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 11, 2013, 09:19:47 PM
They haven't rushed it, though. They were working on this since before Halo 4 was released.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 25, 2013, 08:59:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYD81rFPuew#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYD81rFPuew#ws)



Seems like the Reclaimer Trilogy doesn't necessarily have to be a trilogy:

http://tech2.in.com/news/console/microsoft-wants-halos-reclaimer-trilogy-to-be-a-saga/897306 (http://tech2.in.com/news/console/microsoft-wants-halos-reclaimer-trilogy-to-be-a-saga/897306)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 25, 2013, 09:26:11 PM
Hopefully they don't feel the need to have Master Chief as the lead in all of them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 25, 2013, 11:56:00 PM
I agree. Lots of other interesting perspectives we can get as well.

*cough cough* Arbiter and the ODST squad *cough cough*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 25, 2013, 11:58:05 PM
Ron Perlman needs to do something in these again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2013, 12:06:47 AM
I'd certainly be up for seeing some more of Lord Hood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2013, 12:08:09 AM
Also, cyborg Sgt. Johnson, please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 26, 2013, 12:11:58 AM
With laser eyes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 26, 2013, 01:20:18 AM
Lightbulb only had one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 26, 2013, 02:42:53 AM
Does anyone here collect Halo toys? I saw a good number at Toys R Us today and was curious to know if they're any good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jun 26, 2013, 12:16:14 PM
Until I see some good sized figs of Thel and Rtas, no sale.

Which is why it will be no sale...forever.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 27, 2013, 11:09:37 AM
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/416598/halo-2-anniversary-we-have-discussions-about-it-says-exec/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/416598/halo-2-anniversary-we-have-discussions-about-it-says-exec/)

Quote"I'll be open," Spencer replied. "We have discussions about it. It's more about the right time and making sure that we really would do the right thing for the franchise.

"The Halo Anniversary that we did was as much about the launch of the first Xbox as well. It was a culmination of many things coming together. It would probably run out of steam if we were trying to think about, 'Okay, what's 10 years old now?'.

"It's definitely more from the game itself, the experience that we're able to bring to market. Less about 'is the last digit a zero?' in terms of its anniversary."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 06, 2013, 10:55:18 PM
New DLC announced. Champions Bundle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr7iNt6fnak#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr7iNt6fnak#ws)

New gametype, remake of an old map, new map, forerunner based armor, odst armor, and most importantly...


MK. V IS RETURNING.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGpi8Ntfh.jpg&hash=c728772aaddb7f6c663b4a48d093d55cb81b2fa2)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2013, 11:07:53 PM
Looks like there's a lot of cool stuff in there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 06, 2013, 11:26:31 PM
Wurfit. I'll get it for sure.

Hopefully we can all get more nights to game together.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: underbound on Jul 07, 2013, 12:32:35 AM
So whats going on in 5,if anyone saw the trailer. Do the even make toys for halo4,I got some of reachs series 1 but never saw any for 4 except chief and a grunt.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 07, 2013, 12:45:23 AM
Quote from: underbound on Jul 07, 2013, 12:32:35 AM
So whats going on in 5,if anyone saw the trailer.

Chief becomes a Jedi.

QuoteDo the even make toys for halo4,I got some of reachs series 1 but never saw any for 4 except chief and a grunt.

Yes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 07, 2013, 12:47:19 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jul 06, 2013, 10:55:18 PM
New DLC announced. Champions Bundle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr7iNt6fnak#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr7iNt6fnak#ws)

New gametype, remake of an old map, new map, forerunner based armor, odst armor, and most importantly...


MK. V IS RETURNING.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FGpi8Ntfh.jpg&hash=c728772aaddb7f6c663b4a48d093d55cb81b2fa2)
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Interesting. Probably won't be picking it up, but cool stuff in there.

I dislike that Mk. V and ODST armours are DLC, though. That shoulda been in the game from the start.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 07, 2013, 01:28:40 AM
No proper Blood Gulch or Coagulation maps...again. *sigh*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2013, 01:30:30 AM
Forget Blood Gulch, I want the bases of Coagulation again. Flying out of the bunker with a Banshee and sometimes being able to jump down and ambush-skyjack one was f**king awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 07, 2013, 01:51:12 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2013, 01:30:30 AM
Forget Blood Gulch, I want the bases of Coagulation again. Flying out of the bunker with a Banshee and sometimes being able to jump down and ambush-skyjack one was f**king awesome.

The memories of all the hours spent on these maps...I weep.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 07, 2013, 02:06:05 AM
Most of my memories of the older Halo maps come from Red vs Blue.

:'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 07, 2013, 02:23:38 AM
"I never thought the moment would come where I missed Griff, but here it is."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2013, 03:23:19 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jul 07, 2013, 02:06:05 AM
Most of my memories of the older Halo maps come from Red vs Blue.

:'(

It's OK, man...most of my in-game online memories are from Halo 3 as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 07, 2013, 03:32:54 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2013, 03:23:19 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jul 07, 2013, 02:06:05 AM
Most of my memories of the older Halo maps come from Red vs Blue.

:'(

It's OK, man...most of my in-game online memories are from Halo 3 as well.

...I didn't even have memories from Halo 3...

I only got to play the games by the time Halo 4 was already becoming a thing...  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2013, 03:33:48 AM
Ahh, well better late than never. Never a bad time to jump into a universe as fascinating as Halo's.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2013, 03:37:01 AM
You guys need to experience the full glory of Halo 2 online.  I swear, I want an anniversary version for just that, if nothing more.

Campaign is already great as it is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2013, 03:41:16 AM
I loved the whole package, Chief and Arbiter. Really wish we could get more Arbiter in a future game.

Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 07, 2013, 03:37:01 AM
You guys need to experience the full glory of Halo 2 online.  I swear, I want an anniversary version for just that, if nothing more.

Campaign is already great as it is.

Aye, Halo 2's online was fun, despite not playing it until a few years into Halo 3's life.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Jul 07, 2013, 01:58:47 PM
Agreed. We need more Thel.
Guru Larry can have Testosterone McBlandypants The Third all he wants.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 08, 2013, 01:21:39 AM
Looks like we're getting some new armor mods too.

http://teambeyond.net/2-new-perks-for-halo-4/#sthash.GJzHyCQg.dpbs (http://teambeyond.net/2-new-perks-for-halo-4/#sthash.GJzHyCQg.dpbs)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 22, 2013, 09:39:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymPE6nAoZE0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymPE6nAoZE0#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 22, 2013, 10:49:18 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 22, 2013, 09:39:18 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymPE6nAoZE0#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymPE6nAoZE0#ws)


OMG, jesus this thing got f**king hilarious as soon as Chief meets up with Captain Lasky.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 23, 2013, 02:48:22 AM
Captain Laskey?  ???

I think you mean Peter Butts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 23, 2013, 02:43:36 PM
 :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Arcangel on Jul 30, 2013, 06:20:37 AM
Halo 2 was awesome. Same with Halo 3. The multiplayer, man.... So many memories... But I just have to know one thing...
Who else here likes Halo: Reach's multiplayer better than Halo 4's?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 30, 2013, 06:52:29 AM
Halo: Reach's multiplayer, while great, felt like a testing ground for the features that were perfected in 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SIMULANT on Jul 31, 2013, 06:57:48 PM
Quote from: Arcangel on Jul 30, 2013, 06:20:37 AM
Halo 2 was awesome. Same with Halo 3. The multiplayer, man.... So many memories... But I just have to know one thing...
Who else here likes Halo: Reach's multiplayer better than Halo 4's?

I prefer Halo Reach's multi-player to Halo 4's, mainly cause Halo 4's multi-player feels way too much like Call of Duty in terms of the speed. Reach is a slower pace and prefer it. The maps are a lot more memorable as well, with new classics like Sword Base, Countdown and Boardwalk. Where as with Halo 4 none really stand out for me. Still a great multi-player just not as good as Halo Reach's.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 31, 2013, 07:01:44 PM
My only complaint with the current Halo 4 multiplayer is, yeah, the maps. The DLC ones are decent and more enjoyable, but I rarely get  to play on those. The only real memorable map that was in Halo 4 from start for me is Haven (Not counting Ragnarok since it's technically just as much a Halo 3 map)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SIMULANT on Jul 31, 2013, 07:07:48 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jul 31, 2013, 07:01:44 PM
(Not counting Ragnarok since it's technically just as much a Halo 3 map)

Yeah its a cool remake but as you say its not an original map to Halo 4 so can't really be counted. Also agree the map packs are improvement but they rarely come up in matchmaking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Aug 30, 2013, 06:51:24 PM
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-15989-Halo-4-Game-of-the-Year-Edition-Box-Art-Unveiled.html (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-15989-Halo-4-Game-of-the-Year-Edition-Box-Art-Unveiled.html)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.xbox360achievements.org%2Fimages%2Fnews%2FHalo4_GOTY_Xbox360_LHS_Boxshot_CMYK_JPG_jpgcopy.jpg&hash=74b6716e7ef3b40e71cdeafe81f9b734a408dbed)

Okay that's a really badass cover

And

I kinda want to buy a copy

just for that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DC on Aug 30, 2013, 07:36:04 PM
I thought Mass Effect 3 got game of the year? >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 30, 2013, 07:50:08 PM
That was The Walking Dead.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Aug 30, 2013, 08:53:30 PM
Hey guys. I've been a big fan of Halo since Halo 2 (played that first on original Xbox at a buddy's house) and I can't tell you how many countless hours were played, every day after school, on multiplayer. I would love to see them do an Anniversary Edition, like they did for the Halo CE.

I've not gotten the DLC for Halo 4, but the GOTY edition looks badass enough to look into seriously. I, too, agree that 4 took a slightly different, more CoD styled approach to MP, which I despise but overall I do think 343 pulled it off. The campaign was terrific, actually playing into the lore found in the novels rather than distancing itself. The MP is very good, but I agree with KNIGHT that the maps aren't as memorable. I also think the armor abilities got nerffed too much, along with a few of the games newly recorded sounds. But overall, the game is still incredible. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 30, 2013, 11:04:52 PM
That's pretty badass that you can get that cloak, but would they JUST call it f**king Halo 5 already?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 30, 2013, 11:16:53 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 30, 2013, 11:04:52 PM
That's pretty badass that you can get that cloak, but would they JUST call it f**king Halo 5 already?


HALO ONE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 30, 2013, 11:19:08 PM
Oh lord.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 30, 2013, 11:26:43 PM
I still have yet to play 4. Was not very impressed with what I saw though.
The series has begun to lose me recently, though 2 is still one of my favorite games of all time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2013, 01:52:52 AM
Quote from: TheMonolith on Aug 30, 2013, 11:26:43 PM
I still have yet to play 4. Was not very impressed with what I saw though.
The series has begun to lose me recently, though 2 is still one of my favorite games of all time.

I seem to recall you saying a while back that, in the games, you were never really able to connect with Master Chief as a character.

On that basis alone I highly recommend Halo 4 to you. The way it interpreted Halo's core characters (Chief and Cortana), the situation that it put them in, and just the overall quality of storytelling and world-building was utterly fantastic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: underbound on Aug 31, 2013, 02:16:03 AM
Bullshit. I felt the game tried to hard at every aspect and the game failed because of that. It just wasnt Hal©,it was trying to be call of crap and it wasnt FUN! Its become another game whore where its name sells and too many people buy it. I knew what was coming and I felt terrible renting it. In short,Halo©4 was too much a waste of time. :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Aug 31, 2013, 03:02:24 AM
Quote from: underbound on Aug 31, 2013, 02:16:03 AM
Bullshit. I felt the game tried to hard at every aspect and the game failed because of that. It just wasnt Hal©,it was trying to be call of crap and it wasnt FUN! Its become another game whore where its name sells and too many people buy it. I knew what was coming and I felt terrible renting it. In short,Halo©4 was too much a waste of time. :(

Huh?  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 31, 2013, 03:13:46 AM
Quote from: underbound on Aug 31, 2013, 02:16:03 AM
Bullshit. I felt the game tried to hard at every aspect and the game failed because of that. It just wasnt Hal©,it was trying to be call of crap and it wasnt FUN! Its become another game whore where its name sells and too many people buy it. I knew what was coming and I felt terrible renting it. In short,Halo©4 was too much a waste of time. :(
You sound highly disgruntled.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 31, 2013, 03:46:23 AM
Halo 4 was pretty sweet, I think. I haven't played it nearly as much as the other Halo games and only did the campaign once, but I still liked it and didn't feel it was "call of crap" or a "game whore". That's just non-sense talk.

The only time I ever disliked Halo 4 was when I was temp banned for "leaving too many games" when I was being forced out due to shitty connection. First time I learned they started doing that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 31, 2013, 09:30:09 AM
Quote from: underbound on Aug 31, 2013, 02:16:03 AM
Bullshit. I felt the game tried to hard at every aspect and the game failed because of that. It just wasnt Hal©,it was trying to be call of crap and it wasnt FUN! Its become another game whore where its name sells and too many people buy it. I knew what was coming and I felt terrible renting it. In short,Halo©4 was too much a waste of time. :(


Completely disagree, this game felt nothing like you described. I wouldn't even say this describes the multi-player.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 31, 2013, 10:16:04 AM
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 31, 2013, 10:24:20 AM
f**k, that just sounds so perfect for the next place the series to go.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 31, 2013, 11:22:06 AM
Can't wait to see what happens, UNF.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2013, 11:29:14 AM
Oh man, that sounds fantastic. Definitely the biggest departure from the series' usual formula yet.  I am very excited.

Just please stop calling it Halo for Xbox One. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheMonolith on Aug 31, 2013, 12:25:43 PM
Yes. Please depart from the usual formula. This is good and shows ambition.
And if the fans ruin it again like they did Halo 2, there will be blood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2013, 12:41:44 PM
Just wondering, has anyone played Halo: Spartan Assault? I just want to have an idea of what it is like if I decide to get it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Aug 31, 2013, 01:56:30 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 31, 2013, 10:16:04 AM
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Damn it, I may just buy an Xbox One just for this...

and that collection with the remastered Halo 2 multiplayer since I never played Halo 2 multi. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Prime113 on Aug 31, 2013, 02:13:47 PM
That description sounded kind of like RIDDICK... and that's f**kin awesome.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2013, 02:29:27 PM
Reading that description again and thinking about Halo 4, I feel very much like the 343 era of Halo is definitely embracing a lot more of the space opera inspired elements that the Bungie era planted the seeds for. The Bungie games (and Wars) definitely had a sense of mysticism at the core of the games, but on the surface the first ten years of Halo were very much a war story. The only real exception to that, I'd say, was Combat Evolved, where the war was essentially just a reason to get you on Installation 04. Halo 4, and now Halo  5, seem to be fully embracing and developing those more science-fantasy and mythological elements of the series (the Forerunners, primarily, and hopefully some more Precursor and Flood stuff down the line). And it all feels like a very natural progression as the universe continues to grow and expand.

Damn it, now I want to play all of these games again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Sep 01, 2013, 03:41:20 AM
I have a friend in Denmark who never owned an Xbox of any kind, so Halo was just this thing he was aware of but knew nothing about. He always parroted the 'lol, spess mareens teabaggin' campers lolololol' jokes.

So, I sent him this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f49x7jSWds# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f49x7jSWds#)

He was so impressed he watched playthroughs of every Halo game, in proper order, and now not only does he understand why I dislike the series focus on multiplayer over the story, but he shares my respect for Halo Reach.

It was a good day. Good things were accomplished.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 01, 2013, 03:44:39 AM
Mission accomplished, my friend.

Mission accomplished.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Sep 01, 2013, 07:19:15 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CBkmpiVFyc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CBkmpiVFyc#ws)

I really hope this supports 360 controllers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 01, 2013, 07:21:07 AM
The fact that the game hasn't yet been released on the Xbox 360 for digital download is the dumbest thing ever.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Sep 01, 2013, 10:46:17 PM
Quote from: DC on Sep 01, 2013, 10:44:32 PM
Halo < Doom
k, trying to troll again i see
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 02, 2013, 05:10:46 AM
QuoteThe news comes via Axis Animation, the company responsible for the reveal trailer. Posting on its official Facebook page, the organisation inadvertently revealed the name of the next Halo installment.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/427182/halo-for-xbox-one-is-called-halo-5/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/427182/halo-for-xbox-one-is-called-halo-5/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 02, 2013, 05:15:39 AM
Halo... 5?! GET OUTTA TOWN!

They've really taken the title continuity for an unexpected turn.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 02, 2013, 12:21:28 PM
At least they took 'for Xbox One' out of the title now :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 02, 2013, 12:23:27 PM
Halo 5: ONE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Sep 02, 2013, 03:17:55 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2013, 12:41:44 PM
Just wondering, has anyone played Halo: Spartan Assault? I just want to have an idea of what it is like if I decide to get it.

Played it on a friend's Surface tablet. It was cool, a top down 3rd person shooter. He had a mouse so it was easy to play, but i heard there is controller support software in the works. It would really rock as a dual stick shooter. It's very much like Geometry Wars in that respect, but you have linear levels with all sorts of Covenant rushing you and you can use most of the weaponry, primarily dual SMGS, shotgun, sniper and rockets. You have objectives throughout the level and you're graded at the end on your overall skill. Medals included, like Killing Spree and Double Kill, Triple, etc.

I would recommend it.


Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 02, 2013, 05:10:46 AM
QuoteThe news comes via Axis Animation, the company responsible for the reveal trailer. Posting on its official Facebook page, the organisation inadvertently revealed the name of the next Halo installment.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/427182/halo-for-xbox-one-is-called-halo-5/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/427182/halo-for-xbox-one-is-called-halo-5/)

Pleased to see no bull name changes lol
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 02, 2013, 03:26:08 PM
Quote from: PRJ_since1990 on Sep 02, 2013, 03:17:55 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2013, 12:41:44 PM
Just wondering, has anyone played Halo: Spartan Assault? I just want to have an idea of what it is like if I decide to get it.

Played it on a friend's Surface tablet. It was cool, a top down 3rd person shooter. He had a mouse so it was easy to play, but i heard there is controller support software in the works. It would really rock as a dual stick shooter. It's very much like Geometry Wars in that respect, but you have linear levels with all sorts of Covenant rushing you and you can use most of the weaponry, primarily dual SMGS, shotgun, sniper and rockets. You have objectives throughout the level and you're graded at the end on your overall skill. Medals included, like Killing Spree and Double Kill, Triple, etc.

I would recommend it.

Cool, thanks. Maybe I'll wind up grabbing it for my laptop. Wish they would just put it in the XBLA Marketplace, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Runner on Sep 02, 2013, 03:41:47 PM
I wonder what this new threat that hunts down sentient life is?


The flood appearing again?


Oh and if any of you read silentium....

Spoiler
The Flood are the precursors
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 02, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: The Runner on Sep 02, 2013, 03:41:47 PM
Spoiler
The Flood are the precursors
[close]

Huh, that's interesting. Care to elaborate a little bit?

Spoiler
Is the Gravemind in 2 and 3 the last Precursor?
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 02, 2013, 10:01:24 PM
No flood, please.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 02, 2013, 11:50:22 PM
Nah, there's way too much story left in them to simply ditch them for good.

Bring back the Flood, the Arbiter (and human-allied Elites in general), and the Brutes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Sep 03, 2013, 12:42:01 AM
The Brutes were never really implemented that well. Like pretty much everything else, the games are terrified of exploring their own lore because they'll lose their main customers attention.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 01:14:05 AM
I wish they would stop changing designs. Halo2 had an excuse cuz it was new armor for MC and ancient for arbiter. But 4 made everything a new damn species. Untill they give a reason why everything looks like it was in an acid vat,im a be dissapointed emotionally with the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Sep 03, 2013, 01:16:17 AM
Not sure I understand. Acid vat?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Sep 03, 2013, 01:16:44 AM
Quote from: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 01:14:05 AM
I wish they would stop changing designs. Halo2 had an excuse cuz it was new armor for MC and ancient for arbiter. But 4 made everything a new damn species. Untill they give a reason why everything looks like it was in an acid vat,im a be dissapointed emotionally with the series.

K.

I'll just sit back and enjoy where the series is heading. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 03, 2013, 01:22:10 AM
Quote from: Sabby on Sep 03, 2013, 01:16:17 AM
Not sure I understand. Acid vat?
I assume he's referring to the scabby, corroded look of the Covenant species' skin and armor in Halo 4, which I was not much a fan of. I get that they were trying to make them more scary or imposing, but that only really worked in Halo Reach where it was the point. Also, for f**k's sake, go back to english-speaking Elites and Grunts. Again, they lost their charm, but it worked for Reach, did nothing at all for Halo 4.

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Srsly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Sep 03, 2013, 01:23:38 AM
Huh, I didn't even notice this o.O then again, I blasted through Halo 4 only once and my Xbox immediately died afterwards.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Sep 03, 2013, 01:32:27 AM
Quote from: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 01:14:05 AM
I wish they would stop changing designs. Halo2 had an excuse cuz it was new armor for MC and ancient for arbiter. But 4 made everything a new damn species. Untill they give a reason why everything looks like it was in an acid vat,im a be dissapointed emotionally with the series.

In the first level, Cortana says "Perhaps this is a rogue unit... ". I'm paraphrasing, but it's true that the main Covenant force was split in civil war with the Elites vs. the Brutes when the Prophets elevated the Brutes to take the Elites place in the ranks of the Covenant. Overall, including info from the books, the Elites are not 100% in agreement to be peaceful with mankind. After playing the Spartan Ops missions, we learn that there is a main protagonist Elite, who is directly related in the novels to the Arbiter in that he plots to assassinate him. This is basically a group that still believes in the Great Journey.

The more you delve into the universe, the more rich it becomes and your questions are answered, if you want to learn.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 02:44:35 AM
Design has nothing to do with story. Halo is a big universe,I understand but when you change its look for no reason,whats the purpose.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Sep 03, 2013, 03:50:32 AM
Redesigns often don't have a real purpose or benefit, it's just change. Some changes seem ill conceived though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Sep 03, 2013, 04:04:44 AM
Quote from: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 02:44:35 AM
Design has nothing to do with story. [...] whats the purpose.

Sure it does, my friend! Think about it, if you were going to create an original story, which do you think up first? The plot? Or a main character(s)? The answer is both. People dream ideas up for stories, events, characters, worlds, cultures, all sorts of fictional stuff in any given order. If I think up a cool weapon design, maybe I'd like to create a character who is linked to that weapon, or a world built around the theme of the weapon or the functionality or something like that.

Point is, design and story are always connected. Just like in this example. We have a rogue Covenant group that is still under the belief that the Forerunners are they're gods. Rogue groups typically, in most stories, have limited supply of resources, so they make due with older, broken or stolen equipment. Also, often times, the rogue group is distinctive in looks, attitude, behavior or loyalty. So basically you have a rogue group of Elites, Grunts and Jackals along with some of the large bug creatures that are clearly Covenant but not the typical, menacing and prideful groups one would have encountered in titles previously.

I'm not disagreeing with you in that I think the designs were well-received or necessary, but like Sabby said, they're often made for the sake of changing something because you can. 343i probably wanted to craft Halo into what they think it should look like, make it they're own, without changing too much to upset fans or continuity issues. I don't think anyone should look at that and be turned away from the series. Halo 2 -> Halo 3, look at the redesign of the Scorpion Tank / Wraith. Suddenly you had to have a second rider for the gun turret instead of controlling it yourself!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 03, 2013, 04:07:01 AM
The only thing that really annoyed me about the redesigns were the new sounds. The Covvie language sounds like something out of Star Trek, and the Grunt noises just irritated me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Sep 03, 2013, 04:11:15 AM
I believe in the more recent books its explained that the Covenant in Halo 4 are the faction currently fighting the Arbiter led forces. It's some kind of civil war.

My BIGGEST complaint about Halo 4 where the UNSC soldier redesigns. They looked like garbage compared to the Halo 3 Halo Reach/Anniversary armor. There was a distinct lack of ODST's which kind of upset me as well, even though the Spartan 4's made up for it slightly
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 04:51:30 AM
Oh yeah I always think since reach's release,If they had all this tech and equipment where did it all go? Imagine that conversation.
Crew:Captain,we got the lowest grade armor and guns we never had. Should we get the jet packs and stuff.
Keyes:What did you say?
Crew: We...
Keyes:Shut the hell up and get off this gosh damn ship you covie loving bastards.
(It was a quick thought,someone else could do better than this) sorry for wasting your time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Runner on Sep 03, 2013, 10:51:21 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 02, 2013, 04:52:22 PM
Quote from: The Runner on Sep 02, 2013, 03:41:47 PM
Spoiler
The Flood are the precursors
[close]

Huh, that's interesting. Care to elaborate a little bit?

Spoiler
Is the Gravemind in 2 and 3 the last Precursor?
[close]

When Diadact spoke to the Primordial, the primordial pretty much said I am one of those who you wiped out before(Precursor), that the humans were the ones supposed to have the mantle of responsibility, etc.

The flood are just a form of the Precursors with fully functioning Precursor minds
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2013, 10:59:24 AM
Quote from: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 04:51:30 AM
Oh yeah I always think since reach's release,If they had all this tech and equipment where did it all go?

Well, Reach was one of the UNSC's most important military locations. No doubt they had a lot of experimental tech over there that was either not completely refined or too expensive to send out to the rest of the worlds in large quantities.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 12:14:06 PM
So they wanted weaker assualt rifles with less ammo capacity,why? But still,youd think the MILITARY would have MILITARY equipment at such times no matter what stage it is. Where did skrimishers come from then?
Look im sorry for all these posts but after halo3 the series was done with in my opinon and it suz now cuz its trying to BE its competition which cripples its creative universe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Sep 03, 2013, 04:00:44 PM
The skirmishers took such large casualties during the battle for Reach that they where effectively wiped out as a fighting force. The ast time you ever see anything that looks like a Skirmisher is in Halo CE, the Jackals with the darker skin tone look similar and you never see them after that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 03, 2013, 04:09:13 PM
Quote from: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 12:14:06 PM
So they wanted weaker assualt rifles with less ammo capacity,why? But still,youd think the MILITARY would have MILITARY equipment at such times no matter what stage it is. Where did skrimishers come from then?
Look im sorry for all these posts but after halo3 the series was done with in my opinon and it suz now cuz its trying to BE its competition which cripples its creative universe.

Eh, to me that's just all gameplay difference, not anything meant to be taken seriously for story purposes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Sep 03, 2013, 06:28:33 PM
If they don't add playable Sangheili or Thel 'Vadam doesn't return in the next game- the world shall burn...  >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Sep 04, 2013, 05:15:06 AM
Quote from: underbound on Sep 03, 2013, 04:51:30 AM
Oh yeah I always think since reach's release,If they had all this tech and equipment where did it all go? Imagine that conversation.
Crew:Captain,we got the lowest grade armor and guns we never had. Should we get the jet packs and stuff.
Keyes:What did you say?
Crew: We...
Keyes:Shut the hell up and get off this gosh damn ship you covie loving bastards.
(It was a quick thought,someone else could do better than this) sorry for wasting your time.

Hahahah! Yeah basically, right? Lol
Reach being the biggest UNSC Armory on a Planet in the universe, it's no doubt that they had all sorts of great equipment, powerful MAC cannons defending the planet, and all the training grounds for the different factions of the military.

Reach, of course, got glassed by Covvie forces, so it's safe to assume much was lost regarding experimental tech as well as a good majority of the UNSC itself. The Assault Rifle, for instance, probably had different variations of itself, the ones used in Reach were more powerful but had less ammo capacity. Probably had larger bullets, where as the AR from Halo CE had a large clip but less power and accuracy. Probably had smaller bullets to make up for the lack of stopping power or range.   
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Sep 04, 2013, 06:02:56 AM
Like NA, I think we're reading too much into gameplay mechanics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 04, 2013, 06:07:52 AM
I just want every sound effect from Halo 1 to be back, and to never change.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 04, 2013, 04:06:52 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 04, 2013, 06:07:52 AM
I just want every sound effect from Halo 1 to be back, and to never change.

Give ShadowPred all the Flood sound effects!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 04, 2013, 08:52:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 04, 2013, 04:06:52 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 04, 2013, 06:07:52 AM
I just want every sound effect from Halo 1 to be back, and to never change.

Give ShadowPred all the Flood sound effects!



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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Sep 04, 2013, 09:34:20 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 04, 2013, 04:06:52 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 04, 2013, 06:07:52 AM
I just want every sound effect from Halo 1 to be back, and to never change.

Give ShadowPred all the Flood sound effects!

There needs to be a training mode that just dumps you into a Flood infested hell hole.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Sep 04, 2013, 10:02:27 PM
Quote from: King Rathalos on Sep 04, 2013, 09:34:20 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 04, 2013, 04:06:52 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 04, 2013, 06:07:52 AM
I just want every sound effect from Halo 1 to be back, and to never change.

Give ShadowPred all the Flood sound effects!

There needs to be a training mode that just dumps you into a Flood infested hell hole.

That would make for a sweet horde mode!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2013, 02:38:13 AM
Quote from: King Rathalos on Sep 04, 2013, 09:34:20 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 04, 2013, 04:06:52 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 04, 2013, 06:07:52 AM
I just want every sound effect from Halo 1 to be back, and to never change.

Give ShadowPred all the Flood sound effects!

There needs to be a training mode that just dumps you into a Flood infested hell hole.

Flood Firefight, essentially. I wanted something like that since ODST :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 05, 2013, 02:58:49 AM
Flood Campaign


ODST team searching old ruins for something or other some shadow ops mission of sorts. ODST encounter Flood, members being taken out one by one. You continue the game as the lone ODST member, the mission is f**ked, you're in deep shit, you're only mission is to survive and get the hell out of dodge.


Despite all my ranting, this is what I would play the shit out of. Basically Area 51 for the PS2 and Xbox, but scarier and more Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Sep 06, 2013, 03:50:11 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 05, 2013, 02:58:49 AM
Flood Campaign


ODST team searching old ruins for something or other some shadow ops mission of sorts. ODST encounter Flood, members being taken out one by one. You continue the game as the lone ODST member, the mission is f**ked, you're in deep shit, you're only mission is to survive and get the hell out of dodge.


Despite all my ranting, this is what I would play the shit out of. Basically Area 51 for the PS2 and Xbox, but scarier and more Halo.

That'd be sweet. I loved Area 51 too. Double Shotguns ftw
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DC on Sep 10, 2013, 12:25:16 AM
The only game I ever found the Flood scary in was Combat Evolved. In both games after that they just come off as cheap zombie knock-offs in space.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Sep 10, 2013, 12:29:01 AM
...The games where we actually begin ot learn more about them and they play a much larger role in changing the story is when they became "Lolspacezombies"?

..That's nearly all they were in the first one what even-
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DC on Sep 10, 2013, 12:31:54 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Sep 10, 2013, 12:29:01 AM
...The games where we actually begin ot learn more about them and they play a much larger role in changing the story is when they became "Lolspacezombies"?

..That's nearly all they were in the first one what even-

QuoteThe only game I ever found the Flood scary in

They revealed too much about the Flood too fast for them to ever be scary again to me.

Quote..That's nearly all they were in the first one what even-

So, Mr. Badass, you didn't jump even a little when Halo: Combat Evolved did that unexpected 180 plot-twist and threw in mutant, gurgling, amalgamated, twisted, grotesque, and abominable freaks of nature that, at first, literally attacked you in swarms of THOUSANDS . . . ?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2013, 12:33:40 AM
I came here to comment on the flood, but I noticed that it's only been a page since I bitched about them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DC on Sep 10, 2013, 12:35:55 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJy1F9VOZhs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJy1F9VOZhs#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Sep 10, 2013, 12:38:21 AM
Quote from: DC on Sep 10, 2013, 12:31:54 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Sep 10, 2013, 12:29:01 AM
...The games where we actually begin ot learn more about them and they play a much larger role in changing the story is when they became "Lolspacezombies"?

..That's nearly all they were in the first one what even-

QuoteThe only game I ever found the Flood scary in

They revealed too much about the Flood too fast for them to ever be scary again to me.

The more I knew about them, the scarier they became- Because they weren't just space zombies, they were a true legitimate  species that presented its own threat with an actual intelligence guiding it.

Quote
Quote..That's nearly all they were in the first one what even-

So, Mr. Badass, you didn't jump even a little when Halo: Combat Evolved did that unexpected 180 plot-twist and threw in mutant, gurgling, amalgamated, twisted, grotesque, and abominable freaks of nature that, at first, literally attacked you in swarms of THOUSANDS . . . ?

No, I can honestly say they did not scare me in the first one. Granted, I hate zombies. They are the stupidest most overused thing as far as I am concerned, which is why I loved when we learned more about them in later games and the EU.

In Combat Evolved, they were just more things to shoot that plated a role in the story, but not enough for me to care at that point. They were secondary to learning about the ring's purpose (Which the covenant was gonna try to activate anyway), and the new threat 343 posed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DC on Sep 10, 2013, 12:39:27 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Sep 10, 2013, 12:38:21 AM
Quote from: DC on Sep 10, 2013, 12:31:54 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Sep 10, 2013, 12:29:01 AM
...The games where we actually begin ot learn more about them and they play a much larger role in changing the story is when they became "Lolspacezombies"?

..That's nearly all they were in the first one what even-

QuoteThe only game I ever found the Flood scary in

They revealed too much about the Flood too fast for them to ever be scary again to me.

The more I knew about them, the scarier they became- Because they weren't just space zombies, they were a true legitimate  species that presented its own threat with an actual intelligence guiding it.

Quote
Quote..That's nearly all they were in the first one what even-

So, Mr. Badass, you didn't jump even a little when Halo: Combat Evolved did that unexpected 180 plot-twist and threw in mutant, gurgling, amalgamated, twisted, grotesque, and abominable freaks of nature that, at first, literally attacked you in swarms of THOUSANDS . . . ?

No, I can honestly say they did not scare me in the first one. Granted, I hate zombies. They are the stupidest most overused thing as far as I am concerned, which is why I loved when we learned more about them in later games and the EU.

In Combat Evolved, they were just more things to shoot that plated a role in the story, but not enough for me to care at that point. They were secondary to learning about the ring's purpose (Which the covenant was gonna try to activate anyway), and the new threat 343 posed.

Well I guess we're gonna have to agree to disagree on that point. A lot of people thought the Flood were scariest in 1 however.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2013, 12:44:10 AM
They weren't to me either. They're just annoying as f**k.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 10, 2013, 12:47:13 AM
I thought the plot twist was the frightening part, and being alone without Cortana to apply any logic to the situation made it really tense. It wasn't their apparearance or combat encounters that freaked me out, but the atmosphere of the situation, stranded and alone on some desolate ringworld out in space.

That said, I thought they were the eeriest in combat in Halo 2, just venturing into the areas they'd taken over, going in as a secondary response team of sorts as the Arbiter. That music when you're taking your long slow descent down the vertical piston pipes... and the level High Charity where everything is nearly entirely in the dark as Master Chief. That was the real scary shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Sep 10, 2013, 12:48:18 AM
I didn't know the flood were ever scary...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Sep 10, 2013, 01:40:31 AM
I thought the food were terrifying when I played it the first time when I was younger. When I bought CEA there where a few times I jumped because I'd turn around and there'd be one in my face.
I loved the Flood as an enemy and I hope they make a return, but nothing 343 can do will re-create that tension that started at the beginning of 343 guilty spark and climaxed at the awesome cut scene.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Sep 10, 2013, 03:15:57 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Sep 10, 2013, 12:44:10 AM
They weren't to me either. They're just annoying as f**k.


This.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Sep 10, 2013, 08:35:05 PM
I think it comes down to tone. Comparing Halo to Halo 2 is like comparing Aliens to Star Trek. They're certainly similar, but the first is much darker and has a certain atmosphere to it.

I remember finding the Flood for the first time, and it had a long, tense build up to the reveal, with a genuinely creepy pay off, and between the music and the maze like level design, it just felt imposing.

Where as Halo 2, they go "SURPRISE! Floods here :3"

No Halo game after CE has really given them the red carpet that the first reveal got.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2013, 04:12:46 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UqED_Yi3yA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UqED_Yi3yA#ws)

Glad I never bought the PC version now. Guess I'll have to pick up some Microsoft points and purchase this and The Walking Dead: 400 Days.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Oct 30, 2013, 02:36:47 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2013, 04:12:46 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UqED_Yi3yA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UqED_Yi3yA#ws)

Glad I never bought the PC version now. Guess I'll have to pick up some Microsoft points and purchase this and The Walking Dead: 400 Days.

Xbox doesn't use the MS points system anymore.

You can still buy cards and codes for the points and use them on the console, which I guess is pretty easy, but it just converts to real money at this point. So buying it directly from the story may be easier.


Either way, REALLY glad to see this coming to Xbox. Was bugging me immensely that I couldn't play it.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2013, 03:46:55 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Oct 30, 2013, 02:36:47 PM
Xbox doesn't use the MS points system anymore.

I've been out of the loop for a while :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 30, 2013, 04:39:39 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Oct 30, 2013, 02:36:47 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2013, 04:12:46 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UqED_Yi3yA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UqED_Yi3yA#ws)

Glad I never bought the PC version now. Guess I'll have to pick up some Microsoft points and purchase this and The Walking Dead: 400 Days.

Xbox doesn't use the MS points system anymore.

Yep, I bought points from the store but when I activated them they were converted to $$$, the amount I spent for the points.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Nov 08, 2013, 07:32:26 PM
It sure took them forever to convert to real dollars. It was more annoying than anything else. 80 MS = $1.00 instead of a 1-1 ratio (100MS = $1.00) so I'm sure they basically took 20cents of every dollar spent.

A friend showed me Spartan Assault on his Surface. I was unamused. It was cool, yeah but I really didn't walk away from it feeling inspired or encouraged to go buy a Windows product to play it on. Now it's coming to Xbox? Yeah I can dig that. Now about Halo 2 Anniversary... :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Greedo on Dec 01, 2013, 07:21:48 PM
Got this today, was not cheap but was worth it ODST's are so badass :)

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2013, 07:23:58 PM
Annnnnnd now I have the ODST soundtrack playing in my head and I want to play the game for the millionth time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2013, 08:02:54 PM
All alone...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 01, 2013, 08:26:25 PM
ODST is still amaze. We either need a sequel to this game NOW, or have it continue on either through books, comics, Halo TV X-Box One specials, animated film, etc.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2013, 08:28:06 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 01, 2013, 08:02:54 PM
All alone...

We never did get to finish SpOps :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 01, 2013, 08:28:32 PM
Jeebus christ, I still need to finish Spartan Ops as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2013, 08:34:44 PM
I can't even play it anymore, since I don't have Live :-\

Probably just gonna watch all the cutscenes on YouTube for the story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 01, 2013, 08:57:06 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2013, 08:34:44 PM
I can't even play it anymore, since I don't have Live :-\

Probably just gonna watch all the cutscenes on YouTube for the story.

It's worth a watch.
Man I loved spartan ops, and the ending was great.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 01, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2013, 08:34:44 PM
I can't even play it anymore, since I don't have Live :-\

Probably just gonna watch all the cutscenes on YouTube for the story.


f**k that shit. Get live when you can, add me and let me know, and we'll bust that shit together regardless of what we be doing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2013, 09:55:39 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Dec 01, 2013, 09:10:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 01, 2013, 08:34:44 PM
I can't even play it anymore, since I don't have Live :-\

Probably just gonna watch all the cutscenes on YouTube for the story.


f**k that shit. Get live when you can, add me and let me know, and we'll bust that shit together regardless of what we be doing.

Pretty sure I had you added, actually :D My gamertag is/was bstnsx704.

As awesome as playing together would be, I unfortunately don't see myself getting Live any time soon. Can't really justify the price with how rarely I touch my Xbox :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 01, 2013, 09:57:29 PM
Dammit!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 02, 2013, 12:12:38 AM
I'll be getting it again over summer, I think. Damnit, NA, you Sweeps and I gotta finish 'dat shit.

Also gotta write The Forever Grunt.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 02, 2013, 12:24:02 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 02, 2013, 12:12:38 AM
Also gotta write The Forever Grunt.

I actually just stumbled upon the PM a couple days ago when I was going through my inbox :D Fantastic stuff right there!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2013, 08:11:18 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 02, 2013, 12:12:38 AM
I'll be getting it again over summer, I think. Damnit, NA, you Sweeps and I gotta finish 'dat shit.
I actually did...  :-[
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Dec 02, 2013, 01:01:27 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2013, 08:11:18 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 02, 2013, 12:12:38 AM
I'll be getting it again over summer, I think. Damnit, NA, you Sweeps and I gotta finish 'dat shit.
I actually did...  :-[



You left good men behind. Shame on you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2013, 01:18:05 PM
They couldn't go any further onward!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Dec 02, 2013, 01:55:12 PM
I WILL NOT FALL INTO DESPAIR!

I WILL WAIT FOR MY FRIENDS UNTIL THE PLAYTHROUGHS ARE OPURTUNE!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 02, 2013, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Dec 02, 2013, 01:55:12 PM
I WILL NOT FALL INTO DESPAIR!

I WILL WAIT FOR MY FRIENDS UNTIL THE PLAYTHROUGHS ARE OPURTUNE!

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"Were it so easy..."
               -Sphess Sweeper
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Dec 02, 2013, 03:12:25 PM
I got kinda bored of Spartan Ops after Season 2 or 3. Couldn't go back to it even of I wanted to because my dog ate my f**king disk.  ::) :laugh: right after I had bought the season pass aswell. I might buy another copy if I see it anywhere.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Dec 02, 2013, 04:26:28 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2013, 08:11:18 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 02, 2013, 12:12:38 AM
I'll be getting it again over summer, I think. Damnit, NA, you Sweeps and I gotta finish 'dat shit.
I actually did...  :-[

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Greedo on Dec 03, 2013, 12:24:49 AM
Hello ? anyone like my ODST ? :D


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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Dec 03, 2013, 12:26:50 AM
Quote from: ディロフォサウルス on Dec 03, 2013, 12:24:49 AM
Hello ? anyone like my ODST ? :D
Spoiler


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You already posted that shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Dec 03, 2013, 12:33:53 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 02, 2013, 04:26:28 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Dec 02, 2013, 08:11:18 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Dec 02, 2013, 12:12:38 AM
I'll be getting it again over summer, I think. Damnit, NA, you Sweeps and I gotta finish 'dat shit.
I actually did...  :-[

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m64engLu5i1rs30kho1_500.gif
Don't let 'em see you cry, Old Boy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Dec 05, 2013, 01:01:41 AM
I was ready for classes and while I waited for my sister I played a game of 'ol Halo 4. Went 20-10 with the DMR. Nice start to my day.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Topazora on Jan 04, 2014, 06:34:00 PM
I've been putting playing Halo off for years, since I didn't have the time. But I really do want to start playing it.  Going onto amazon, I've noticed that there is the Halo: Combat Anniversary (http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Combat-Evolved-Anniversary-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYY5E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388860173&sr=8-1&keywords=Halo), its way cheaper than the original Halo: Combat Evolved (http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Combat-Evolved-Xbox/dp/B00005NZ1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388860333&sr=8-1&keywords=halo+combat+evolved) for the X-Box.
Is it worth it get the older version, or would it just better to get the newer one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 04, 2014, 06:37:55 PM
They're the same game (Other than the lack of the original Halo multiplayer in CEA)

Anniversary just gives the original game a graphics update, as far as I am aware.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Topazora on Jan 04, 2014, 10:20:30 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jan 04, 2014, 06:37:55 PM
They're the same game (Other than the lack of the original Halo multiplayer in CEA)

Anniversary just gives the original game a graphics update, as far as I am aware.

So I'll still have the same experience playing the newer version as I would if I were to play the old one?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: underbound on Jan 04, 2014, 10:52:09 PM
Yes,and it has skulls and terminals for those who liked to look for them
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 04, 2014, 10:53:38 PM
Quote from: Topazora on Jan 04, 2014, 10:20:30 PM
Quote from: KNIGHT on Jan 04, 2014, 06:37:55 PM
They're the same game (Other than the lack of the original Halo multiplayer in CEA)

Anniversary just gives the original game a graphics update, as far as I am aware.

So I'll still have the same experience playing the newer version as I would if I were to play the old one?

Yup, it even has a button that allows you to switch between new and old graphics. As long as its campaign you're interested in and not multiplayer (the didn't carry over Combat Evolved's multiplayer, but instead remade a few of the maps with Reach's engine) it is well worth the value.

Quote from: underbound on Jan 04, 2014, 10:52:09 PM
Yes,and it has skulls and terminals for those who liked to look for them

And this :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Topazora on Jan 04, 2014, 11:19:39 PM
ok, then, I'll go ahead and get the anniversary then.  If I'm going to play multiplayer, it's most likely going to be on someone else's game anyway.  I really am just interested in the storyline.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 04, 2014, 11:23:26 PM
Switching between the graphics also allows the original version to be played in high definition (as high as it can go at least) and widescreen, which the original release couldn't, so that's a really cool aspect. I'd personally recommend playing with the original graphics because it understands the mood and atmosphere that the series then goes off of better than the Anniversary current-gen revamp.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Topazora on Jan 05, 2014, 12:08:38 AM
thank you, sweeper :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jan 05, 2014, 05:34:53 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 04, 2014, 11:23:26 PM
Switching between the graphics also allows the original version to be played in high definition (as high as it can go at least) and widescreen, which the original release couldn't, so that's a really cool aspect. I'd personally recommend playing with the original graphics because it understands the mood and atmosphere that the series then goes off of better than the Anniversary current-gen revamp.


QFT
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Greedo on Jan 10, 2014, 11:18:43 AM
A new peice of official Halo 5 atwork has been posted....



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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 10, 2014, 11:30:42 AM
And again in high resolution:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FZW55hOQ.jpg&hash=ae33fd44c5a80942936c7409755da0eb16a9927b)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 10, 2014, 02:51:22 PM
Looks great :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Jan 10, 2014, 05:33:44 PM
Main reason I need da One. Das sum awesome shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Jan 11, 2014, 12:23:10 PM
About the Anniversary edition, I'd like to add that not only did the original graphics suit the tone more, I'd argue it's effects were better as well. Ever since Halo 2, the special effects have gotten more glittery, and it's less imposing because of it. Compare the Hunters Fuel Rod guns, or the grenade explosions in Halo 1 to Halo 2.

Halo Reach did a lot to try and recapture that old feeling though. Everything had much more impact to it then in Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 11, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
The only thing about the Anniversary Edition that I would change is the coloring but besides that it's superior in all ways to the old one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jan 11, 2014, 06:31:23 PM
I really should pick up the anniversary edition aswell. I haven't even played Halo 1 or Halo 2 before.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 11, 2014, 07:21:45 PM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jan 11, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
The only thing about the Anniversary Edition that I would change is the coloring but besides that it's superior in all ways to the old one.

I think they made the Forerunner architecture too busy. And they royally f**ked up how the Halo itself looks from space (looked more Covenant than Forerunner).

Other than that, I was quite happy with the majority of the updated graphics.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hubbs on Jan 12, 2014, 03:47:12 AM
Halo 5!?  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jan 12, 2014, 05:32:22 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jan 11, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
The only thing about the Anniversary Edition that I would change is the coloring but besides that it's superior in all ways to the old one.
Remastered (lol ::)) soundtrack sucks tho.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 12, 2014, 05:35:21 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jan 12, 2014, 05:32:22 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jan 11, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
The only thing about the Anniversary Edition that I would change is the coloring but besides that it's superior in all ways to the old one.
Remastered (lol ::)) soundtrack sucks tho.
I meant to say that it's surperior in all ways to the old one graphically. I didn't even know it had a different soundtrack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 12, 2014, 05:39:55 AM
I liked the redone soundtrack a lot, myself. The original is classic, but the Anniversary version was not a bad update at all. I liked the updated sound effects a lot as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jan 12, 2014, 06:12:58 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jan 12, 2014, 05:35:21 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jan 12, 2014, 05:32:22 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jan 11, 2014, 06:14:34 PM
The only thing about the Anniversary Edition that I would change is the coloring but besides that it's superior in all ways to the old one.
Remastered (lol ::)) soundtrack sucks tho.
I meant to say that it's surperior in all ways to the old one graphically. I didn't even know it had a different soundtrack.
It's default unless you switch it back in the options.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 12, 2014, 05:39:55 AM
I liked the redone soundtrack a lot, myself. The original is classic, but the Anniversary version was not a bad update at all. I liked the updated sound effects a lot as well.
The updated sound effects were nice alright, but I'd have liked an option to switch them back too. I don't know who did the soundmixing for anniversary but goddamn it is terrible, using some weapons like the assault rifle completely drowns out the soundtrack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Jan 12, 2014, 08:15:20 AM
I'd miss the grenade sound.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 12:17:43 AM
Finally got around to watching all of the Spartan Ops cutscenes. I was not expecting that ending :o Can't wait to see what it means for the future of the story.

Spoiler
With Halsey wanting revenge and Chief seemingly acting independently of the UNSC in the Halo 5 trailer, I wonder if their stories will cross over.
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Seems the Arbiter got a new look in the new comic series.

Spoiler
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I guess he'll be looking like that if/when he shows up in another game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 15, 2014, 12:36:10 AM
Awesome, I'm really liking the cape slung over his shoulder.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 12:36:53 AM
I wanna see dem glorious Keith David mandibles.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 12:38:25 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jan 15, 2014, 12:36:10 AM
Awesome, I'm really liking the cape slung over his shoulder.

Chief getting a cloak, Arbiter getting a cape. Who needs armor now? :D

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 12:36:53 AM
I wanna see dem glorious Keith David mandibles.

KTH DVD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 15, 2014, 12:40:16 AM
How many times must we finish the fight?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 15, 2014, 12:49:05 AM
Well, we humans as a species have had wars since ever...

So what I'm saying is the fight never ends.

The old Nords of Skyrim had another way of saying "War" which is "Season Unending".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 01:12:43 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 12:38:25 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 12:36:53 AM
I wanna see dem glorious Keith David mandibles.

KTH DVD

DVD KTH
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 15, 2014, 01:16:20 AM
 >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 15, 2014, 03:17:34 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jan 15, 2014, 12:49:05 AM
Well, we humans as a species have had wars since ever...

So what I'm saying is the fight never ends.

The old Nords of Skyrim had another way of saying "War" which is "Season Unending".
That's idiotic.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 15, 2014, 03:35:31 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jan 15, 2014, 03:17:34 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Jan 15, 2014, 12:49:05 AM
Well, we humans as a species have had wars since ever...

So what I'm saying is the fight never ends.

The old Nords of Skyrim had another way of saying "War" which is "Season Unending".
That's idiotic.  :P

It's true.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 15, 2014, 03:36:07 AM
Unfortunately, I know that already.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 15, 2014, 03:38:13 AM
You seem moody tonight. That's just the vibe I'm getting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 15, 2014, 03:39:25 AM
Nah, I just meant that it's unfortunate that war never ends.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Jan 15, 2014, 03:43:59 AM
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 05:34:46 AM
Jut finished my replay of Halo 4. Damn, I had forgotten just how amazing this game really is. Fantastic stuff, and I can not wait to see what 343 Industries does with the property next.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 05:44:49 AM
"I'm not coming with you this time..." :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 15, 2014, 05:46:33 AM
Damn shame I got spoiled on what happens to
Spoiler
Cortana.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 05:50:01 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 05:44:49 AM
"I'm not coming with you this time..." :'(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WqKJJrY6AM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WqKJJrY6AM#ws)

Oh, SpaceMarines, I know we never finished playing Spartan Ops, but did you ever end up watching the remaining cutscenes? I just watched all of them yesterday and the ending was pretty interesting. Opens up some really unexpected doors.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 05:58:06 AM
Never did. Holding out playing through it all with the KTH DVD.

Appears that was but a dream...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 06:05:37 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 05:58:06 AM
Never did. Holding out playing through it all with the KTH DVD.

Appears that was but a dream...

DVD (or was I KTH?) doesn't seem like he's going to have Live for quite a while :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 06:06:54 AM
I was planning to purchase it again over the summer months.

And yeah, I can't remember which was which either. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 06:09:59 AM
Maybe during the summer I'll grab a month or three months or however it comes bundled; makes more sense than buying a year again and not touching it once school starts. We can have some Halo 4 game nights again before Halo for X-Box One 5 hits. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 06:11:08 AM
Ooh, can't wait to play again.

Man, I remember when we made the KTH DVD. One of my favourite Halo moments. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 06:13:15 AM
Never did see a better clan tag :D

DVD KTH 4 LIFE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 06:33:07 AM
MY LYFE IS KTH DVD

#bringbackArby2014
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Jan 15, 2014, 09:13:09 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OPS3UGEiJ4# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OPS3UGEiJ4#)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f49x7jSWds# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8f49x7jSWds#)

Not sure why they aren't embedding :/ thought I'd share, as they're two of my favourite Halo videos.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 04:00:24 PM
Quote from: Sabby on Jan 15, 2014, 09:13:09 AM
Not sure why they aren't embedding :/ thought I'd share, as they're two of my favourite Halo videos.

Delete the 's' in 'https' and they'll embed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 04:18:23 PM
Just found out that there is an epilogue to Greg Bear's Forerunner Saga on Waypoint:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOpJkmFohaI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOpJkmFohaI#ws)

Haven't read all the books myself, so I'm not gonna give it a listen just yet, but I figured I'd share for those who have.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 15, 2014, 06:07:58 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 15, 2014, 04:18:23 PM
Just found out that there is an epilogue to Greg Bear's Forerunner Saga on Waypoint:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOpJkmFohaI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOpJkmFohaI#ws)

Haven't read all the books myself, so I'm not gonna give it a listen just yet, but I figured I'd share for those who have.

I will be checking this out when I get the time. :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jan 19, 2014, 04:45:45 PM
https://twitter.com/majornelson/status/421676373443239936?screen_name=majornelson

Hopefully something is happening with Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 19, 2014, 04:57:01 PM
I can see it relating more to the new game than a potential Halo 2 remake. Either way, really cool to see this kicking off again! I never did get to follow the original one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2014, 02:40:49 AM
Seeing as that whole thing was pretty Bungie exclusive, I don't really think it's tied to the whole I Love Bees ARG. 343 seems to want to separate themselves from as much Bungie based creations as possible, including even removing the Marathon and 7th Column logos from Combat Evolved Anniversary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2014, 02:59:34 AM
I think the Marathon and 7th Column removals were due to the fact that 343 has no legal right to use those properties.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jan 20, 2014, 03:11:33 AM
That as well, though I don't think 7th Column has any property to be attached to aside from the Bungie community stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 20, 2014, 03:19:42 AM
Alright, maybe not 7th Column. But the Marathon stuff was definitely due to legal reasons.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 30, 2014, 02:13:23 PM
Spartan Assault is out on 360 tomorrow: https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2014/01/30/Halo-Spartan-Assault-for-Xbox-360-Release-Date-Revealed.aspx (https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2014/01/30/Halo-Spartan-Assault-for-Xbox-360-Release-Date-Revealed.aspx)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samus007 on Jan 30, 2014, 02:46:48 PM
More on Halo 2: http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/30/halo-2-anniversary-rumoured-for-xbox-one-release (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/30/halo-2-anniversary-rumoured-for-xbox-one-release)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Jan 30, 2014, 02:47:37 PM
Rumour has it that Halo 5 is being pushed back to next year.  :( The beta should be out this year though along with......


Halo 2 Anniversary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 30, 2014, 03:25:24 PM
Microsoft came out just a couple weeks back and confirmed that Halo XBox One (whether it's officially Halo 5 or not) is coming out this year.

Not sure how I feel about a H2A, honestly. HCEA was a celebration of ten years of Halo and ten years of XBox. Halo 2, as great a game as it is, doesn't really strike me as needing a remake.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samus007 on Jan 30, 2014, 05:35:49 PM
I have this funny feeling Halo 5 gets pushed to next year. They will deny it for months, but I bet it gets pushed back. Hope i'm wrong though as I am looking forward to playing it, I love that series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jan 30, 2014, 07:39:30 PM
I'm fine with a three-year gap between main games, personally.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jan 31, 2014, 02:55:22 AM
Quote from: Samus007 on Jan 30, 2014, 02:46:48 PM
More on Halo 2: http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/30/halo-2-anniversary-rumoured-for-xbox-one-release (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/01/30/halo-2-anniversary-rumoured-for-xbox-one-release)
QuoteThe source claims that Halo 2 Anniversary is in the works
YESYESYESYES

Quotefor Xbox One
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 31, 2014, 03:11:08 AM
PC version pls
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 31, 2014, 03:13:18 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jan 31, 2014, 03:11:08 AM
PC version pls

Yeah like that will ever happen.

HAHAHAHAHAHA HA HA HA ha ha ha he he huh hmm... -Sobbing noises- It's never going to happen.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 31, 2014, 03:14:38 AM
Yeah, oh well. I can still play the original Halo 2 on PC.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jan 31, 2014, 03:16:07 AM
I can still play it on my Xbox 360.

But a Halo 2 anniversary would make getting an Xbone really tempting sadly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 31, 2014, 03:17:51 AM
No game can tempt me to buy that shit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 31, 2014, 03:29:31 AM
Will be buying it the instant the next Halo comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Jan 31, 2014, 03:30:22 AM
I'll get an XBone sometime. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Jan 31, 2014, 03:32:48 AM
When that inevitable Halo/Xbox One bundle comes out, that's when I'll get it, and even then it'll still be probably later on in it's life cycle. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ghost Rider on Jan 31, 2014, 03:53:40 AM
Ill definitely have an Xbox One by then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 31, 2014, 04:08:13 AM
Gonna be letting a friend of mine borrow Halo 4, and I was talking to him about it at work tonight. Recapped all three preceding games, caught him up on some of the obscure background bits, human/Fore  runner history, humanity discovering Installation 03, the reason we're fighting Elites, etc... It dawned on my halfway through my spheel just how much (useless? nah :P ) random Halo knowledge I have floating around up in my head. I love it :D

I really can not wait for E3 to get here. I am dying to get a bit more news and clarification on just what direction the next game is going to be headed in.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jan 31, 2014, 04:16:04 AM
I decided I'm just gonna build a PC for all my future gaming needs, but since Halo 2 anniversary is supposed to come out in November I guess I'll be getting an XB1 before I start building
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jan 31, 2014, 04:17:46 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jan 31, 2014, 04:16:04 AM
I decided I'm just gonna build a PC for all my future gaming needs, but since Halo 2 anniversary is supposed to come out in November I guess I'll be getting an XB1 before I start building
That's what changed your opinion?  ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jan 31, 2014, 04:24:49 AM
I was gonna get one eventually since I have friends who don't have/don't want PC's. Those are all the same friends that are gonna get  the H2 Anniversary. I'm still gonna put it off fr as long as possible, probably end up getting it the same day I get the anniversary providing I haven't gotten impatient and poured my spare money into a PC by then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Feb 03, 2014, 09:51:59 PM
So its rumoured that there will be a Halo 2 Anniversary and Halo 5 will be a 2015 title, not surprised. I always felt the 2 year gap from when Halo 4 to Halo 5 was too short to be true.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 03, 2014, 10:09:23 PM
Well, there was only a two yer gap between Reach and 4. You can chalk that up to different studios, sure, but I'm pretty sure 343 had people working on the next-gen Halo 5 even while most of the team was making Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Feb 04, 2014, 06:58:23 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 03, 2014, 10:09:23 PM
Well, there was only a two yer gap between Reach and 4. You can chalk that up to different studios, sure, but I'm pretty sure 343 had people working on the next-gen Halo 5 even while most of the team was making Halo 4.
Well that answers that question, typically working on new hardware always increases development time till they master the hardware to an extent. N doubt we will see a Halo title before the end of the year but I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't Halo 5.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 04, 2014, 05:53:47 PM
343i has claimed that the next game isn't Halo 5, but it is not a spin-off either and is a 'legitimate' entry in the series. What that exactly means, I have no idea.



GALLERY BOOKS AND 343 INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCE MULTI-BOOK FICTION PUBLISHING PROGRAM

QuoteThe first publication is scheduled for release in Fall 2014.

https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2014/02/04/Gallery-Books-and-343-Industries-Announce-Multi-Book-Fiction-Publishing-Program-For-Halo-Franchise.aspx (https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2014/02/04/Gallery-Books-and-343-Industries-Announce-Multi-Book-Fiction-Publishing-Program-For-Halo-Franchise.aspx)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 04, 2014, 08:03:00 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 04, 2014, 05:53:47 PM
343i has claimed that the next game isn't Halo 5, but it is not a spin-off either and is a 'legitimate' entry in the series. What that exactly means, I have no idea.
...the f**k? I don't even know what's up with this franchise anymore.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 04, 2014, 08:06:48 PM
Halo 2 Anniversary is what that means.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Feb 04, 2014, 08:10:16 PM
That's the most plausible thing I can get from this... but unless they're committed to recreating the online play (which they can't simply use Halo 4 as a base to do due to the mechanics change), it serves no use.  :-\

The original version's campaign still looks and plays well enough.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Feb 04, 2014, 08:15:50 PM
I've never played Halo 2 before...still haven't played Halo 1 yet, been meaning to pick up the anniversary edition. So i'm pretty happy if they release this.

Anybody played Spartan Assault yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Feb 04, 2014, 08:33:45 PM
I hadn't ever completed Halo until the anniversary edition.  So if it is Halo 2 anniversary I'll pick that shit up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 05, 2014, 01:25:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 04, 2014, 05:53:47 PM
343i has claimed that the next game isn't Halo 5, but it is not a spin-off either and is a 'legitimate' entry in the series. What that exactly means, I have no idea.

Non-numbered Arbiter game that's nonetheless a major entry?

Please?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 05, 2014, 01:29:11 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Feb 05, 2014, 01:25:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 04, 2014, 05:53:47 PM
343i has claimed that the next game isn't Halo 5, but it is not a spin-off either and is a 'legitimate' entry in the series. What that exactly means, I have no idea.

Non-numbered Arbiter game that's nonetheless a major entry?

Please?


In our dreams.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Feb 05, 2014, 01:37:48 AM
lol Keith
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Feb 05, 2014, 01:38:17 AM
DVD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 05, 2014, 02:08:59 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Feb 05, 2014, 01:38:17 AM
DVD

YOU ARE THE DVD TO MY KTH. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Feb 07, 2014, 09:43:47 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Feb 04, 2014, 08:15:50 PM
I've never played Halo 2 before...still haven't played Halo 1 yet

Dafuq is wrong with you?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 07, 2014, 10:15:37 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Feb 04, 2014, 08:15:50 PM
I've never played Halo 2 before...still haven't played Halo 1 yet, been meaning to pick up the anniversary edition.

Well, you do need something to do a Let's Play on, right? ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 07, 2014, 11:16:29 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 07, 2014, 10:15:37 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Feb 04, 2014, 08:15:50 PM
I've never played Halo 2 before...still haven't played Halo 1 yet, been meaning to pick up the anniversary edition.

Well, you do need something to do a Let's Play on, right? ;)



QFT!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Feb 08, 2014, 03:06:38 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 07, 2014, 10:15:37 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Feb 04, 2014, 08:15:50 PM
I've never played Halo 2 before...still haven't played Halo 1 yet, been meaning to pick up the anniversary edition.

Well, you do need something to do a Let's Play on, right? ;)

Yeah I guess I do :P But I don't know if an FPS game would make a good lets play...not unless it was co-op with other players. Plus I still don't have a mic yet. I'm saving up to get a decent microphone which I should have soon. Having a video where you sound like your recording voice work with a potato can really drag everything down.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Feb 14, 2014, 06:48:03 AM
Quote"I think you may be ahead of yourself on Halo 5," Downes said.

"I wouldn't expect anything until 2015. What you can look forward to this year is an anniversary edition of Halo 2."
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/449670/halo-5-may-miss-2014-release-according-to-master-chief-voice-actor/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/449670/halo-5-may-miss-2014-release-according-to-master-chief-voice-actor/)

Well that's that anyway.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 14, 2014, 07:47:17 AM
CONFIRMED
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 14, 2014, 08:13:41 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 04, 2014, 05:53:47 PM
https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2014/02/04/Gallery-Books-and-343-Industries-Announce-Multi-Book-Fiction-Publishing-Program-For-Halo-Franchise.aspx (https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2014/02/04/Gallery-Books-and-343-Industries-Announce-Multi-Book-Fiction-Publishing-Program-For-Halo-Franchise.aspx)

Changing everything up now. Dark Horse instead of Marvel, Gallery instead of Tor.

I look forward to a new one. Halo 4's MP just couldn't hold me - be nice to see a new game.

I'm enjoying the new Dark Horse series so far. It'll be interesting to see an on-going series and see how that goes.

I've got the last Karen Travis book to read too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Feb 14, 2014, 09:49:09 AM
My computer died, and I've been without it for a week, and cant fix it for another week or so. So I dug out the 360 and hooked up the Razer Sabretooth I got for the PC. I've never tried it on xbox, and I havent touched a console in a long time. Im pretty much a PC gamer now.

So I'm replaying Reach, and my feelings are mixed... I still love Halo, and Reach especially, but the FOV is too narrow and the A.I. is worse then I remember. I'm getting a lil disoriented by the field of view, and thats never happened to me with a game before I had a gaming PC.

Enjoying myself though, but I think Halo would benefit from some more varied animations.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 14, 2014, 12:11:58 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Feb 14, 2014, 06:48:03 AM
Quote"I think you may be ahead of yourself on Halo 5," Downes said.

"I wouldn't expect anything until 2015. What you can look forward to this year is an anniversary edition of Halo 2."
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/449670/halo-5-may-miss-2014-release-according-to-master-chief-voice-actor/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/449670/halo-5-may-miss-2014-release-according-to-master-chief-voice-actor/)

Well that's that anyway.

Well, I certainly won't complain about Halo 5 taking an extra year to come out (a three year gap doesn't bother me, as long as a higher quality product comes out of it).

I doubt I'll be getting H2A on release, though. Not really finding it worth it to get an XBO for a game I already have. Gonna feel strange not getting a Halo game, even if it is a remake, on release day (Spartan Assault doesn't count :P ).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 22, 2014, 08:25:49 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.segmentnext.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F02%2Fhalo-5-oxm-712x1024.jpg&hash=2a9c8c19f4fcedf0b2cd16e9ac3e223767d3532d)

"Halo 5: It's coming this year! First glimpse of a new world inside"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Never say no to Panda! on Feb 24, 2014, 05:33:22 PM
OT: "Titanfall, the world's most-wanted shooter." Trollololol  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Feb 24, 2014, 06:11:47 PM
Halo 2 Anniversary on the 360 would benefit me well- it would give me a year to save up for an xbox one. And hopefully, it will be of reduced price by then. One can hope, right?

Just to be able to play as Thel 'Vadam and murder some traitorous Jiralhanae again in super beautiful updated graphics would be brilliant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RagingDragon on Feb 26, 2014, 07:43:49 AM
I cant wait till they remake Halo

Only then will it happen
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Feb 26, 2014, 03:29:56 PM
Quote from: RagingDragon on Feb 26, 2014, 07:43:49 AM
I cant wait till they remake Halo

Only then will it happen
Oh boy do I have news for you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Feb 26, 2014, 10:51:50 PM
Quote from: RagingDragon on Feb 26, 2014, 07:43:49 AM
I cant wait till they remake Halo

Only then will it happen


LOL, it already happened!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Topazora on Feb 27, 2014, 04:20:21 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Feb 26, 2014, 10:51:50 PM
Quote from: RagingDragon on Feb 26, 2014, 07:43:49 AM
I cant wait till they remake Halo

Only then will it happen


LOL, it already happened!
Halo Anniversary (http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Combat-Evolved-Anniversary-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYY5E/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1393474728&sr=1-1&keywords=Halo)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 28, 2014, 07:29:08 PM
Not that anyone expected otherwise, but 343i confirmed an E3 presence:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/28/halo-news-will-be-coming-at-e3-343-has-great-plan-in-place (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/02/28/halo-news-will-be-coming-at-e3-343-has-great-plan-in-place)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Apr 10, 2014, 11:13:40 PM
Halo 2 was what got me into the series originally. Can't wait for the Anniversary edition. Dem' better graphics... looking forward to it. Halo 5 can wait in my book. I won't get the Xbone unless 5 is exclusive. And even then I was hoping to wait for a custom Gears Xbone, since Black Tusk will be doing the next in the series. In either case, I will get an Xbone at some point. Just can't justify it right now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 11, 2014, 11:30:42 AM
I'm the same. I haven't gotten one yet but I intend to for Halo 5. It's been a bit too quiet on the Halo front lately. It was a shame 4's MP didn't keep me. I loved the SP but the MP was never able to grab me.

I might try again since all the DLC is out.

Has anyone tried Spartan Assault yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 11, 2014, 11:44:05 AM
I've never been much of an online gamer, but I thought that 4's multiplayer was just as good as everything that came before it. I just never really had the time to get on and then my Live ran out. I will probably renew my Live for a couple months durning the summer... I still have some unfinished business with the Space Brothers on the Spartan Ops front :P

I'm also holding out for Halo 5 before I get an X-Box One. I'm dying to see where the story goes. Cannot wait for whatever news E3 has in store.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 11, 2014, 01:13:32 PM
It was the map design. I didn't enjoy a single map out.

I never had a chance to finish Spartan Ops either. Only did Season 1.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRI. HUDSON on Apr 11, 2014, 01:47:51 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 11, 2014, 01:13:32 PM
It was the map design. I didn't enjoy a single map out.

I never had a chance to finish Spartan Ops either. Only did Season 1.

I missed Bungie's touch, badly. Still thought Halo 4 was solid, overall. Here is to hoping they do the next one better.

Quote from: RagingDragon on Feb 26, 2014, 07:43:49 AM
I cant wait till they remake Halo

Only then will it happen

I am dying. LOL.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Apr 11, 2014, 03:45:34 PM
I didn't play Halo 4 multiplayer that much, mainly after I was temp banned for "quitting games", when in reality my connection was being edgy.

A little bit after that I was like "What's the point if I'm inevitably going to be punished more by a very flawed system?" Because my connection wasn't just being edgy over night, it's something that had been persisting.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 11, 2014, 05:43:29 PM
I actually loved Halo 4's maps. Thought they were by-and-large much better designed than Reach's, with many that are on-par with my favourite maps from the older Bungie games.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 11, 2014, 11:44:05 AM
I still have some unfinished business with the Space Brothers on the Spartan Ops front :P

You all betrayed me and watched the cutscenes before we got to them. >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 11, 2014, 05:47:30 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 11, 2014, 05:43:29 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 11, 2014, 11:44:05 AM
I still have some unfinished business with the Space Brothers on the Spartan Ops front :P

You all betrayed me and watched the cutscenes before we got to them. >:(

Pfft, Sweeps did it while we were in the midst of playing. At least I went along with the ride until my Live expired ;)

I had to know what happened next!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 11, 2014, 06:47:50 PM
I've kept myself pure and unspoiled!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 11, 2014, 06:51:37 PM
I know of one way to cleanse myself and make me pure again.

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg1.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20060714184243%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Fe%2Fe7%2FInstallation_05.jpg&hash=389d5a510352344d9872253e3b94593807249270)

Actually, there's also a second way:

Spoiler
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fcommons%2F0%2F09%2FKeithDavidJune10.jpg&hash=c3794a35a8778d293d938b76e29626e5561cea9f)
[close]
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 11, 2014, 06:56:30 PM
I knew exactly what it was before I clicked. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 11, 2014, 07:23:32 PM
KTH DVD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Apr 11, 2014, 11:05:44 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Apr 11, 2014, 05:43:29 PM
I actually loved Halo 4's maps. Thought they were by-and-large much better designed than Reach's, with many that are on-par with my favourite maps from the older Bungie games.

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 11, 2014, 11:44:05 AM
I still have some unfinished business with the Space Brothers on the Spartan Ops front :P

You all betrayed me and watched the cutscenes before we got to them. >:(

I don't remember anything, so...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 23, 2014, 04:26:28 PM
Looks like the ongoing Halo comic is going to begin planting seeds for the Halo 5 story:

http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/22699/20140421/halo-5-release-story-spoilers-master-chief.htm (http://www.idigitaltimes.com/articles/22699/20140421/halo-5-release-story-spoilers-master-chief.htm)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 24, 2014, 03:08:30 PM
I finished the last of the Kilo-5 trilogy at the weekend. I feel so awful. The novel was going into some depths about the moral implications of the Spartan-2 program and I never batted at eye at the idea of using children but now I've finished Morta Dicta I just feel like such a bad person.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 24, 2014, 10:26:50 PM
Was it a satisfying trilogy? I got the first two books waiting to go, planning to pick up the third over the summer, go through them all in a week or two.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 25, 2014, 01:12:08 PM
Very much so. Completely different angle at the Halo universe and it worked.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on Apr 25, 2014, 01:53:09 PM
I want the Halo Trilogy on PC really badly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 25, 2014, 02:24:55 PM
Once i finally get around to reading the Forerunner books in whole I'll have to give the Kilo-Five trilogy a go. Hicks sold me on it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Apr 25, 2014, 04:23:07 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Apr 25, 2014, 01:12:08 PM
Very much so. Completely different angle at the Halo universe and it worked.

Excellent. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 16, 2014, 11:00:45 AM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-9/q71/s720x720/1896818_10152455773912679_2401274045151955387_n.jpg)
https://www.facebook.com/HaloWaypoint/photos/p.10152455773912679/10152455773912679/?type=1 (https://www.facebook.com/HaloWaypoint/photos/p.10152455773912679/10152455773912679/?type=1)

http://kotaku.com/halo-5-guardians-announced-for-2015-1576282395 (http://kotaku.com/halo-5-guardians-announced-for-2015-1576282395)

Today Microsoft and 343 announced the next installment in the Halo universe. It's called Halo 5: Guardians, it's all about Master Chief's journey in moving on from the events of Halo 4, and it'll be out in the fall of 2015 on Xbox One.P

"Halo 5: Guardians is a bigger effort than Halo 4," 343 general manager Bonnie Ross wrote on the Xbox Wire today. "That applies to the content and scope of the game, as well as the technology in what's now a brand new and more powerful engine. Certainly there are some core elements carried over from prior games, but we've invested a huge effort in retooling our tech to take full advantage of the Xbox One's hardware and ecosystem to create worlds and experiences worthy of next-gen."P

Ross didn't offer too many specifics about the game, though she noted that the next big Halo will have dedicated servers and run at 60 frames per second. The Steven Spielberg-helmed Halo television series will also be out in fall of 2015, according to Ross. P

So what about this year?P

"Many fans noted that I was very deliberate with my phrasing on stage at E3 last year," Ross wrote. "I spoke about a 'journey,' rather than a destination – and that journey definitely begins in 2014 with a giant leap, rather than one small step. We'll give you much more information about our plans for this year at the Xbox E3 2014 Media Briefing on June 9, and we're confident that Halo fans will be pretty excited the special plans we have in store."3P

During a presentation in Los Angeles this week, the 343 team told a group of journalists that Halo 5 will be running on a brand new engine. They mentioned a few times that Halo has always been a huge element of the Xbox platform, and that they're aiming to "move the needle on the Xbox ecosystem." P

They weren't willing to divulge much more just yet—save for flashing a sunny image of Master Chief holding an assault rifle mirror-imaged underneath what looked like a female spartan holding a battle rifle set against a desert-looking backdrop—but we should have at least a few more details you'll be interested in soon. E3 is just around the corner, after all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on May 16, 2014, 01:01:56 PM
Well at least I know when I will be getting an Xbox One. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on May 16, 2014, 01:33:55 PM
what if the other spartan was just a suit of armor controlled by Cortana, and she has been reprogrammed by the Forerunners to kill Chief.

mind blown
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 16, 2014, 02:07:06 PM
Excellent to finally have confirmation on Halo 5: Guardians! Clunky title, but I'll role with it :D

Can't wait to see what the E3 announcement is going to be, since it seems like it is going to be another game to bridge the gap.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on May 16, 2014, 02:24:44 PM
YES YES!!! Just the news I needed! ;D

PS4 later this year and then the Xbox One next year hopefully as a bundle. ;D ;D

Dat 60fps confirmation too. Thank youuuuu.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 16, 2014, 02:29:44 PM
Depends on what this year's game is whether I get the One this year or next. If it's a Halo 2 remake I'll probably hold off and get that at a later date. If it's something new I'll probably feel compelled to get the One this year.



So about this (probably placeholder) boxart... could that guy on top be ONI?

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedia.org%2Fimages%2Fc%2Fc1%2FHalo5_2D_RP-Boxshot_FOB_RGB_Final.png&hash=bc4b071d9fd704c92f7daeca68b7353e3b3d4264)

These games need more ONI.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on May 16, 2014, 04:13:24 PM
Image needs to be flipped. It's almost like their trying to market him as the new player character.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TJ Doc on May 16, 2014, 05:17:07 PM
Quote from: Galli on May 16, 2014, 01:33:55 PM
what if the other spartan was just a suit of armor controlled by Cortana, and she has been reprogrammed by the Forerunners to kill Chief.

mind blown

That's actually not a terrible theory.

The blue glowing visor certainly hints at something similar.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 16, 2014, 05:33:57 PM
Don't have much faith in 343, but interesting to see what they do with dual protagonists; if that's what they're going for.

This new ONI guy isn't cortana (https://twitter.com/JoshingtonState/status/467343003385098240) either thankfully.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on May 16, 2014, 05:36:37 PM
I think "Guardians" may be referring to the fact now that the forerunners are gone, that the human race will become the new Guardians of the universe. Just as Didact said.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on May 16, 2014, 05:52:34 PM
Maybe the reason why the image is flipped is because 343 is trying to state that Chief has become a mirage of what he used to be?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 16, 2014, 06:23:49 PM
Probably just temp art before they release the real thing :P

Anyways, it's only been a few hours since the announcement but I'm already beginning to feel giddy with excitement. Bring on E3! 8)

EDIT: The above Cortana speculation is pretty interesting. Not sure if I buy it for that particular character on the box, but there is no way that we have seen the last of her. And I am pretty sure that when she inevitably returns, it will not be in a form that we are used to.

Another EDIT: Concept art:

(https://s3cmsassets.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/web/news-and-blogs/article-body/graphics/halo-5-guardians-concept-dffa4072fcb44c61aea563cd9e473f72.jpg)

https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-great-journey (https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-great-journey)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on May 16, 2014, 06:56:36 PM
IDK, I didn't think the world of Halo 5...and I'm getting a feeling they're trying to replace Master Chief. I hope I'm wrong, but if I'm not it makes me glad I grew up on the original trilogy + reach and not these.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on May 16, 2014, 06:57:50 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on May 16, 2014, 06:56:36 PM
IDK, I didn't think the world of Halo 5...and I'm getting a feeling they're trying to replace Master Chief. I hope I'm wrong, but if I'm not it makes me glad I grew up on the original trilogy + reach and not these.

Reach was awful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on May 16, 2014, 07:00:52 PM
You take that back. It was so much better than H4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 16, 2014, 07:04:28 PM
Quote from: Erik Lehnsherr on May 16, 2014, 06:57:50 PM
Reach was awful.

I found Reach to be wonderful, despite it feeling quite different from what came before. Reach was much more military sci-fi in comparison to the other games' space opera roots, but it did what it set out to do extremely well. I loved the characters, the story, and the overall immersive experience that connected me directly to Reach's (and, by extension, Noble 6's) fall.

Made for a great prequel to the main trilogy, in my opinion.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on May 16, 2014, 07:00:52 PM
You take that back. It was so much better than H4.

Gah... I loved Halo 4 as well! :P

I was with everyone else when they said that Chief should say sleeping after Halo 3, but for some reason when E3 announced Halo 4 with that horrible CGI trailer a glimmer of hope somehow sparked in me. When I finally had the game in my hands in 2012, I was absolutely blown away. It was definitely the most character-driven story of the franchise (even more than Reach, I'd say) and made for a perfect continuation that only enhanced what I thought should have stayed as an ending in Halo 3. The very bond between Chief and Cortana, the introduction and presentation of the Forerunners, the mysterious world of Requiem... I loved it all.

Uh oh, I think I'm getting in one of those Halo moods again... I do have those Forerunner books sitting there waiting to be read... :D



Note the logo on his chest... definitely ONI. That has me immensely excited. Can't wait to find out what his agenda is.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedia.org%2Fimages%2F0%2F09%2FH5_TeaserArt_ONI_operative.jpg&hash=1f63463ce24410a04958c392b6193c5b6fdd8e37)

Also, there's speculation that the concept art (posted on the previous page) is Sanghelios. That would be fantastic if true!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on May 16, 2014, 09:17:33 PM
QuoteAlso, there's speculation that the concept art (posted on the previous page) is Sanghelios. That would be fantastic if true!

*claws crossed* Please, please be proven right.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on May 16, 2014, 09:47:29 PM
Reach is my favorite out of all of them.  Appreciated the darker mood.

But I didn't grow up playing the others as my original Halo copy started to fail to load past the main menu so I've only ever played Anniversary edition, ODST, Reach and 4. 

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on May 16, 2014, 09:49:34 PM
Seriously?

Honestly I think the first three are masterpieces that badly need to be ported to PC.

The rest I couldn't care less about.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on May 16, 2014, 09:57:20 PM
different strokes erik
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on May 16, 2014, 10:01:58 PM
True.

You should play two and three though.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on May 16, 2014, 10:04:43 PM
The first game and Reach are tied as #1 for me when it comes to campaign.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on May 16, 2014, 10:06:46 PM
I only ever play campaign for Xbox games so I should mention that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on May 16, 2014, 10:20:57 PM
QuoteWe've learned that Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 4 are being collected in a Master Chief-focused HD remaster coming from Microsoft.
http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/16/halo-the-master-chief-collection/ (http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/16/halo-the-master-chief-collection/)

There was rumors about this earlier in the year, if it's popping up again so close to E3 it may be a safe bet it's true.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 20, 2014, 01:20:48 AM
Anyone reading the Halo: Escalation comic series? And if so, how is it so far? I'm reading up on it a bit and it seems like its making some pretty interesting developments in the wake of Halo 4. Wondering if it's worth checking out, since I actually haven't read any of the comics except the original The Halo Graphic Novel (I plan to change that soon, however).

Also, I'm over 100 pages into Halo: Cryptum. I read it a couple years ago, but forgot most of the details and didn't want to jump into the two sequels without refreshing my memory first. Great stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on May 20, 2014, 02:59:40 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on May 16, 2014, 10:20:57 PM
QuoteWe've learned that Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3 and Halo 4 are being collected in a Master Chief-focused HD remaster coming from Microsoft.
http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/16/halo-the-master-chief-collection/ (http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/16/halo-the-master-chief-collection/)

There was rumors about this earlier in the year, if it's popping up again so close to E3 it may be a safe bet it's true.

Fantastic. Guess I'll be able to marathon Halo 1-4 next year before Halo 5's release. ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on May 20, 2014, 03:05:46 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on May 20, 2014, 01:20:48 AM
Anyone reading the Halo: Escalation comic series? And if so, how is it so far? I'm reading up on it a bit and it seems like its making some pretty interesting developments in the wake of Halo 4. Wondering if it's worth checking out, since I actually haven't read any of the comics except the original The Halo Graphic Novel (I plan to change that soon, however).

Also, I'm over 100 pages into Halo: Cryptum. I read it a couple years ago, but forgot most of the details and didn't want to jump into the two sequels without refreshing my memory first. Great stuff.

If you like the comics, check out Helljumper.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 20, 2014, 03:16:57 AM
Heard good things about that one. I'm probably going to end up getting this (http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Collection-Brian-Michael-Bendis/dp/0785165703/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1400555723&sr=8-1&keywords=halo+oversized+collection). Came out a few months ago, and it collects Uprising, Helljumper, and Blood Line all in one book. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on May 20, 2014, 03:18:42 AM
Nice. I don't have Blood Lines, but the other 2 are excellent.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 20, 2014, 03:23:36 AM
There's also the Initiation miniseries featuring Palmer that came out not too long ago.

The only one I'm not really all that interested in checking out immediately is Fall of Reach, since I'm already familiar with the book.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 20, 2014, 02:57:50 PM
I'm liking Escalation. Artwork's not my favorite but I'm enjoying the story. I think Initiation wasn't so great, I don't really remember much of it so that can't be good.

The other stuff was all pretty fantastic! I'd get that collected volume if I were you.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 20, 2014, 05:03:53 PM
Thanks! Will probably end up getting that soon. Gonna try to binge read as much Halo stuff as possible this summer. Forerunner trilogy now, Kilo-5 trilogy is up next. 8)

Anyways, I know it's way too early for any real speculation, but anyone have any ideas forming in their head about Halo 5: Infinity? For some reason I can't help but shake the feeling that that ONI Spartan is going to have a role like Kruger from Elysium, hunting down the Chief who, based on the teaser from last year's E3, seems to have deserted the UNSC and gone on a mission of his own.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on May 21, 2014, 04:58:17 AM
ONI really just recruited Isaac Clarke. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on May 21, 2014, 12:50:23 PM
*Crosses fingers for stomping mechanic*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 21, 2014, 03:52:17 PM
Quote from: Erik Lehnsherr on May 21, 2014, 12:50:23 PM
*Crosses fingers for stomping mechanic*

Just use a Mantis. :P

*Crosses fingers for Arbiter and Flood*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on May 21, 2014, 03:55:20 PM
Noooo no more flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 21, 2014, 03:57:26 PM
So much untapped story potential left in them as the series moves forward. It'd be a crime not to use them. Maybe not necessarily in Halo 5: Guardians (we don't know any story details for this particular game just yet), but definitely somewhere down the line.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on May 21, 2014, 03:58:50 PM
They're basically zombies, and getting rid of them was the whole point of Halo 3.
The flood should stay dead.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 21, 2014, 04:04:26 PM
Using dead corpses as hosts aside, they are not at all zombies. They're one of the most important elements in the story. Everything that has happened is pretty much hinged around their existence, from the dawn of the Precursors and the Forerunners up to the recent Human/Covenant War. The Gravemind remains one of the most fascinating characters in the series, and I highly doubt that he is dead.

There are still presumably six Halo rings left with Flood on them in some capacity, plus probably more Flood out in the far end of the galaxy. There's a lot of Forerunner installations that we have yet to discover. With the resurgence of the Forerunners in the "modern" day story, the Flood surely can't be too far behind.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 21, 2014, 05:12:27 PM
Not to mention Delta Halo is still fairly overrun by Flood, as Cold Storage showed us.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on May 21, 2014, 05:24:06 PM
Fair enough, hope they make it awesome then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 21, 2014, 07:07:57 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on May 21, 2014, 05:12:27 PM
Not to mention Delta Halo is still fairly overrun by Flood, as Cold Storage showed us.

Yup. And if Installations 04 and 05 are anything to go by, odds are Installation 03 has some Flood in stasis as well. The UNSC just hasn't provoked them yet. :D

I'm wondering if we'll be seeing a return of the bio-digital Prometheans in the upcoming game. If the Didact returns then maybe, but if not I'm not so sure how likely they are to make an appearance. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on May 21, 2014, 07:43:32 PM
I feel like we probably will see them return, though I would like to see some more "standard" Forerunner weaponry and enemies (or allies) as well. I'd like the Sentinels to play more of a role, and would love to see the Enforcer from Halo 2 make another appearance. Maybe finally see some War Sphinxes in the games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on May 22, 2014, 12:12:17 AM
I wasn't the biggest fan of the Prometheans. I don't know what it was but fighting them wasn't as fun as the covenant or the flood. I've played through Halo 4 twice and I still don't understand what the Didact was so upset about.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on May 22, 2014, 12:17:31 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on May 22, 2014, 12:12:17 AM
I've played through Halo 4 twice and I still don't understand what the Didact was so upset about.

Have you read the books?



I have no real idea how different my opinion of Halo 4 would be if I hadn't read most of the books and stuff before going in. I'm guessing it's slightly more confusing when you don't know the extended universe stuff.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Naissus on May 22, 2014, 12:24:24 AM
The problem with the Prometheans is their lack of personality. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on May 22, 2014, 02:28:37 AM
Quote from: KNIGHT on May 22, 2014, 12:17:31 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on May 22, 2014, 12:12:17 AM
I've played through Halo 4 twice and I still don't understand what the Didact was so upset about.

Have you read the books?



I have no real idea how different my opinion of Halo 4 would be if I hadn't read most of the books and stuff before going in. I'm guessing it's slightly more confusing when you don't know the extended universe stuff.

The last book I read was first strike
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 22, 2014, 07:07:13 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on May 22, 2014, 02:28:37 AM
The last book I read was first strike

If you're into the story I'd highly recommend delving into the books that came after. Lots of great material (and surprisingly well written for video game books) that really enhances the narrative of the games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 23, 2014, 10:02:52 AM
Skip Cole Protocol though - was pretty poor. And the rest are nothing like Eric Nylund's style. Each author has a completely different style.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 23, 2014, 11:26:17 AM
I really liked The Cole Protocol myself. It was different, but quite interesting. I liked the new perspective on the war and the events that followed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on May 24, 2014, 03:27:57 AM
I've always played it for the story. Just recently I've begun to appreciate the original trilogy's (books and games) story. The best example I can give is when I first played Halo 2 I hated the Arbiters missions. I hated them so damn much and thought they where drawn out and boring.
Being quite a bit older now and playing through the originals again I can really see the story couldn't have ended where it did without them. Do I still think Chief should have had some more missions? Yes, but what can you do.

I don't know hat it is but I dont find the H4+ series to be as interesting, but maybe I have to read the new books to appreciate it and get the full picture.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on May 28, 2014, 02:32:01 AM
Finished Halo 4's campaign..was not impressed with the story at all. None of it made sense. If I remember right {and it's been a while so maybe I don't} but it seemed like it was implied that Humanity was supposed to succeed the Forerunners, and then they made it so they were ancient enemies? Or something? Also...
Spoiler
How in the shit did Chief survive a pointblank nuke to the face?
[close]

I don't know, I just didn't feel like it was very well put together
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on May 28, 2014, 10:49:23 PM
For you Halo fans that play Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozR_y7Ibews#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozR_y7Ibews#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 30, 2014, 02:30:23 PM
Halo and AvP were my favorite games since I was 10 . Too bad I never actually read the books...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on May 30, 2014, 02:55:30 PM
I only read the first three. I had one of the other ones {ghosts of onyx I think} but I lost it somewhere or it got stolen or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 01, 2014, 04:31:59 PM
Very interesting read. Be warned, though: HUGE spoilers for Spartan Ops if you haven't finished it.

Spoiler
http://www.denofgeek.us/games/halo-5-guardians/235785/halo-5-why-catherine-halsey-should-be-the-main-antagonist (http://www.denofgeek.us/games/halo-5-guardians/235785/halo-5-why-catherine-halsey-should-be-the-main-antagonist)
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 01, 2014, 04:43:14 PM
Thank you for reminding me that I need to complete Spartan Ops.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2014, 05:36:56 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRl083Epiic#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRl083Epiic#ws)

Perfect way to weave H2A and H5:G into a single trailer. Anyways, the new spartan seems to be tracking down Chief and receiving intel from the Arbiter! Oh man, this is going to be fantastic! Cannot wait to see what's going on here.

Also, Halo: The Master Chief collection including all four games (Combat Evolved and 2 in Anniversary editions to boot), perfect recreation of Halo 2's multiplayer, every Halo map ever on their original engines, Halo: Nightfall (the digital feature), and the Halo 5: Guardians beta!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m21KxWWpRU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m21KxWWpRU#ws)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0380-Um0eQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0380-Um0eQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MudButt on Jun 09, 2014, 05:38:24 PM
I want that Halo 2 Anniversary so bad..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 09, 2014, 05:43:05 PM
I love that trailer. I was like "Oooohhh Halo 2 Anniversary...oh wait...." and then they drop that bombshell. I really don't want to buy the whole set as I've got them all already but I'll happily buy 2 Anniversary - I just don't wanna get shafted out the beta or the Ridley show.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2014, 05:46:27 PM
I have everything as well (CE twice, in both the original and Anniversary editions), but I know I'll wind up getting this. H2A, Nightfall, the beta, and the convenience of having everything able to be accessed directly on the new console makes it a worthwhile purchase, in my opinion.

Now to just get the console :P



http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/9/5793572/halo-master-chief-collection-xbox-one (http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/9/5793572/halo-master-chief-collection-xbox-one)



"To find him you have to forget the stories, forget the legends. You have to do more than walk in his footsteps, for he is more than the sum of his actions. I tell you this not because I trust you, Agent Locke, but because all our lives are at stake, because the seeds of our future are sewn in his past."

That Arbiter. That KTH DVD.

So I guess this new Spartan, Agent Locke, is being sent (or at least informed) by the Arbiter to track down Chief. Whatever human/Covenant alliance that the Arbiter is associated with is probably under some threat (Covenant? Forerunner? Precursor? Flood? Human?) and needs Chief's assistance. Or could something have happened that turned the CHief and Arbiter against one another?

I wonder where ONI comes into play, since there is clearly an ONI logo on Locke's chest. If I remember hearing correctly, in the Kilo-Five trilogy there is some tension between the Arbiter and ONI which seems to be coming into play in his speech in the trailer ("not because I trust you"). Guess I really need to read those now.

Oh man, so many questions. This is why I love Halo.

Also, I don't think I verbalized my excitement just enough yet, but MY GOD THE ARBITER IS BACK! ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 09, 2014, 06:32:38 PM
  I wish that the upcoming Halos don't change almost everything .  :-\ For example , I want the classic soundtrack by Martin O'Donnell back and Arbiter .  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2014, 06:38:16 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jun 09, 2014, 06:32:38 PM
  I wish that the upcoming Halos don't change almost everything .  :-\ For example , I want the classic soundtrack by Martin O'Donnell back and Arbiter .  :laugh:

The Arbiter is going to be back in Halo 5: Guardians. I don't think they got Keith David just to voice him for a minute in a trailer if he wasn't going to be in the game. :P

Also, if what I read is correct it seems that Halo: Nightfall's Marlowe and Halo 5: Guardians' Agent Locke are indeed one in the same.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jun 09, 2014, 06:54:54 PM
Sixty bucks for all the games and cool shit in the Master Chief collection. I'm f**king sold.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Jun 09, 2014, 07:38:44 PM
Breakdown all the Halo's news for me.  What is going on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2014, 07:42:56 PM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Jun 09, 2014, 07:38:44 PM
Breakdown all the Halo's news for me.  What is going on.

I was actually just coming here to post this breakdown of The Master Chief Collection:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/09/e3-2014-halo-the-master-chief-collection-halo-5-beta-announced-for-xbox-one (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/09/e3-2014-halo-the-master-chief-collection-halo-5-beta-announced-for-xbox-one)

I really love this little tidbit, which wasn't mentioned at the actual conference:

QuoteRenowned CG cutscene studio Blur is handling the do-over on all of the Halo 2 cutscenes, including a brand-new non-playable prologue and epilogue that will "contextualize the Chief's journey in [Halo] 1-4, and also set up a bit of what to expect in Halo 5," according to 343 Executive Producer of Publishing Dan Ayoub.

And check this post (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=95.msg1936285#msg1936285) for the videos that were shown at the conference.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Jun 09, 2014, 07:50:09 PM
Thanks mang.


I couldn't tell by just the interweb if Halo 2 Anniversary would be in the collection or not. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 09, 2014, 08:07:07 PM
Some pictures of the redone cgi stuff I presume.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com%2Fscreens%2Fdir_3211%2Fimage_321197_full.jpg&hash=0f58920bbc2f7aa7353a6520e3b5cd99e7ed9c87)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com%2Fscreens%2Fdir_3211%2Fimage_321189_full.jpg&hash=594a50ab5fd1e660955ad48d8c4479e1acb25412)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com%2Fscreens%2Fdir_3211%2Fimage_321177_full.jpg&hash=da9ca510de7ffcf7a70c04111ee556586abc50ac)

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/466018/previews/halo-the-master-chief-collection-is-a-dazzling-package-of-all-four-halos-plus-so-much-more/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/466018/previews/halo-the-master-chief-collection-is-a-dazzling-package-of-all-four-halos-plus-so-much-more/)

Poor arby his face is a toothy mess.
From the gameplay pictures it looks like they're porting over reach models for the enemies again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jun 09, 2014, 08:19:57 PM
Whatchoo talkin bout? Arbiter looks badass!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 09, 2014, 08:20:16 PM
That trailer got me excited. Way, way, way better than the Halo 4 E3 ad. Sets up the tone of everything quite nicely. Things seem to be going in an interesting direction, and

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2014, 05:46:27 PM
That KTH DVD.

KTH DVD!


I'm a bit iffy on the Halo 2: Anniversary thing. I don't think this is as warranted as the Combat Evolved Anniversary; that was marking 10 years of Halo as a franchise, this is just 10 years of one of the games. Are they gonna have Halo 3: Anniversary next? Still, won't pass judgement until I've seen more of it. Updated graphics should be nice, and it'll not doubt be very beautiful. Be interesting to catch a glimpse of what they're gonna do art-direction-wise-

Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 09, 2014, 08:07:07 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com%2Fscreens%2Fdir_3211%2Fimage_321189_full.jpg&hash=594a50ab5fd1e660955ad48d8c4479e1acb25412)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.filmschoolrejects.com%2Fimages%2FTheThingFlamethrower-e1312484130724.jpg&hash=f58baeece25b79e8a64f0cb89a3e5e5c8228fe72)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jun 09, 2014, 08:21:07 PM
I totally don't see the problem with that face. Is it the billion teeth? That's gotta be it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dovahkiin on Jun 09, 2014, 08:25:46 PM
People will always find things to bitch about.  ::)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 09, 2014, 08:27:20 PM
Quote from: Dovahkiin on Jun 09, 2014, 08:19:57 PM
Whatchoo talkin bout? Arbiter looks badass!
Nah, that guy in my sig he looks badass. That thing looks like the halo wars arbiter, he was an enemy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2014, 08:38:35 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 09, 2014, 08:20:16 PM
I'm a bit iffy on the Halo 2: Anniversary thing. I don't think this is as warranted as the Combat Evolved Anniversary; that was marking 10 years of Halo as a franchise, this is just 10 years of one of the games.

During all the H2A rumors from 2011 to now I agreed completely with that sentiment, and would have definitely felt the same if it was just H2A that was announced today, but I'm quite happy with the news that it is going to be released as part of a bundle like this. That makes the whole thing much easier to get behind.

Also, I quite like the new Arbiter look myself. it feels very much in line with the designs 343i used on Halo 4's Elites. Maybe they could have cut back on a few teeth, but I'm not complaining.

Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 09, 2014, 08:20:16 PM
Way, way, way better than the Halo 4 E3 ad.

No! We don't talk about that thing! :-X



Apparently Frank O'Connor did a stream earlier and confirmed Forge for Halo 2 Anniversary.

Also, pre-order bonuses:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/img14/video-games/hqp/Pinata._SL150_.png)

QuoteAmazon Exclusive Pre-order Bonus Offer:
With the Piñata Skull, enemies will drop plasma grenade with every melee!

http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Master-Chief-Collection-Xbox-One/dp/B00KSQHX1K/ref=sr_tr_sr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402347084&sr=8-1&keywords=halo+master+chief+collection (http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Master-Chief-Collection-Xbox-One/dp/B00KSQHX1K/ref=sr_tr_sr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402347084&sr=8-1&keywords=halo+master+chief+collection)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gamestop.com%2Fgs%2Fimages%2Fbonus%2Fhalo_master_chief_bonus.jpg&hash=48ba9f2cd349d0c93cf077f65a0169e8087697ce)

QuoteThe Bandana Skull provides unlimited ammo and grenades.
http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/games/halo-the-master-chief-collection/115398 (http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-one/games/halo-the-master-chief-collection/115398)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 09, 2014, 09:50:09 PM
I didn't like 343's new designs for the Elites, either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2014, 09:52:12 PM
I didn't mind the designs, it was just the language I didn't care for. With the return of the Arbiter we should hopefully be getting English speaking Elites again, though.



(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedia.org%2Fimages%2F2%2F25%2FHalo-Nightfall-Wallpaper.jpeg&hash=3ed0737cd6b9dca9caf05109f1f7283ee7ddeee3)

Halo: Nightfall wallpaper. Could a piece of Installation 04 have survived the explosion?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 10, 2014, 06:14:15 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2014, 07:42:56 PM
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/09/e3-2014-halo-the-master-chief-collection-halo-5-beta-announced-for-xbox-one (http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/09/e3-2014-halo-the-master-chief-collection-halo-5-beta-announced-for-xbox-one)

I really love this little tidbit, which wasn't mentioned at the actual conference:

QuoteRenowned CG cutscene studio Blur is handling the do-over on all of the Halo 2 cutscenes, including a brand-new non-playable prologue and epilogue that will "contextualize the Chief's journey in [Halo] 1-4, and also set up a bit of what to expect in Halo 5," according to 343 Executive Producer of Publishing Dan Ayoub.
[HEAVY FRUSTRATED BREATHING]

Aside from the redesigned super angry/ugly looking Elites which robs them of their intelligent and cunning feel. They just look like monsters. Really though, even though the CG is impressive, I don't want it anywhere near Halo 2's cutscenes. I can't even imagine the game transitioning back and forth between CGI and in-engine for the vignette cutscenes that flowed seamlessly between gameplay and cinematic. This means they'll feature the [mostly] yucky Halo 4 designs and inevitably change the unforgettable in-game cinematography... so I'm none too enthused about that. If Combat Evolved Anniversary is any indication as well, they'll probably swap the hand animation out for janky motion capture.  :-\

On the other hand, redone audio aside, having Halo 2's multiplayer back and remastered is beautiful, and hopefully this also means that CE will have a version of its multiplayer integrated ala the PC version's system... and dedicated goddamn servers, and 60 frames per second! I'm going to love seeing Halo moving at that pace for the first time. Hopefully Halo 2's multiplayer is in the original ending though, the Banshee evasion has me feeling like it'll use Halo 4's engine because of how low it swoops down before looping. Halo 2 had the best Bashee control and the best vehicular combat in the series, so I'm hoping that's all maintained.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2014, 11:45:08 AM
If I understood the conference correctly, all four games' maps will be playable on their own engines. When you go into a lobby and, say, a Halo 2 map/gametype is chosen you will play complete Halo 2 multiplayer. They are also, however, remaking six or so Halo 2 maps in (I think) Halo 4 style, kind of like how Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary shipped with some classic maps remade for Reach.

And hmm, when I posted that quote I actually missed the bit where all of Halo 2's cutscenes were going to be CGI. I was mostly just excited about the new prologue and epilogue that'll help to set up Halo 5: Guardians. I'm going to assume that, like Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, if you're playing in the original graphics you will get the original cutscenes rather than the new CGI rendered ones. I really wish that the updated CEA and H2A cutscenes didn't screw with the cinematography, but at the end of the day I really just look at the Anniversary editions as interesting experiments on the classic games I love rather than the definitive editions of them. Even once I have H2A in my hands I'm sure I'm going to use the original graphics and cutscenes during my playthroughs just as much as I use the new ones.

I just hope that this is it, as far as remakes go. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary was an excellent gift celebrating 10 years of Halo and the XBox, and it made for a nice little bundle to release before 343i's first trure foray into the Halo universe. Like I said above, I would have been opposed to just a Halo 2: Anniversary on the ground that, as good as it was, it was at the end of the day just another entry in the series; if they start remaking every game, where do the stop? With the announcement of The Master Chief Collection containing all four games and an updated Halo 2 while paving the path for Halo 5: Guardians, however, 343i did definitely win me over on the remake front. It will be very nice to have all four games starring the Chief on the XBox One, with new content, before Halo 5: Guardians hits next year. From now on I hope that their "bridge" products are smaller games a la Halo 3: O.D.S.T. rather than remakes of past games, though.

At the very least, at least I'll be able to play Halo 2 without that ugly  giant shadow glare thing that pops up most of the time while playing on the 360. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Jun 10, 2014, 01:29:00 PM
*sees the Thel 'Vadam*


YES!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 10, 2014, 03:27:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTt3NXTnfCU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTt3NXTnfCU#ws)

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2014, 11:45:08 AM
At the very least, at least I'll be able to play Halo 2 without that ugly  giant shadow glare thing that pops up most of the time while playing on the 360. :P
This is the only reason I've ever wanted Halo 2 anniversary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2014, 04:31:43 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 10, 2014, 03:27:57 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTt3NXTnfCU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTt3NXTnfCU#ws)

That looks really good, actually. I know it is only one location, but so far it looks more faithful to the original Halo 2 than Combat Evolved Anniversary did do Combat Evolved.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 11, 2014, 02:44:48 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2014, 11:45:08 AM
At the very least, at least I'll be able to play Halo 2 without that ugly  giant shadow glare thing that pops up most of the time while playing on the 360. :P
Yup, and in 1080p/60 frames per second, which will look amazing.

Also... I may get a bit of shit for this, but is it bad that I didn't notice the original Halo 2 graphics until they did the switch to the Anniversary's? That, and the Anniversary's are actually either really faithful, or it's just a testament to how goddamn well Halo 2's graphics (texture pop-in aside) were developed.  :D

Really, my only complaint with the remastering, aside from the annoying choice to do the cutscenes over in CGI, (breaking Halo tradition of gorgeously captured in-engine cinematics... especially in Halo 2) is how overly dark and shadowy everything is (Cairo's interior lighting, even in the garden room, is cast to be almost entirely dependent on solar lighting, the lights that there are cover only small pockets rather than light the room). The surfaces are all gloomy and dim like it's trying to be lit for a horror film, where Halo 2 was arguably the most consistently bright/vibrant of the series. Can't even imagine how The Arbiter's Delta Halo Flood levels are going to look.  :-\

I should make clear, I am very excited for this, and absolutely over the moon that my favorite Halo multiplayer experience is coming back, as well as Halo: CE being brought fully online with its original engine, which will surely bring back some good Halo PC memories, but certain things they're doing are just robbing the original game of some of its best, most unique assets amongst the series, from its color palette to its highly memorable cinematography. I love to love, but I love to complain too... there's so much promise here, I just don't want it to be brought down by odd creative decisions.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 11, 2014, 03:25:43 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jun 11, 2014, 02:44:48 AM
Also... I may get a bit of shit for this, but is it bad that I didn't notice the original Halo 2 graphics until they did the switch to the Anniversary's? That, and the Anniversary's are actually either really faithful, or it's just a testament to how goddamn well Halo 2's graphics (texture pop-in aside) were developed.  :D
That is exactly what I was thinking when I watched the video. Really apart from making the lighting a bit darker the change doesn't seem to be as drastic as it was for CE.

If there is two things they absolutely need to fix for this anniversary it's chief's armour pop-in during the elevator ride and arbiter's jaw clipping in the close-up between him and halfjaw.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 11, 2014, 04:03:05 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u15qpXrJhyQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u15qpXrJhyQ#ws)

Definitely agree with Sweeps about the overbearing darkness in Cairo Station. Halo's lighting has always been one of its standout features, in my opinion. This is a work in progress, however, and it could change between now and release, and for the most part everything else looks and sounds great. 



So Halo 5: Guardians' new Spartan Abilities will not be Armor Abilities.

https://twitter.com/quinndelhoyo/status/476055619951026177 (https://twitter.com/quinndelhoyo/status/476055619951026177)
https://twitter.com/bradford_welch/status/476387488718548992 (https://twitter.com/bradford_welch/status/476387488718548992)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 11, 2014, 01:33:43 PM
Microsoft, you sons of bitches..you knew I wanted to play Halo 2's multiplayer again..you knew it was the best. You know how crappy I think Halo 4's multiplayer is. You f**king bastards, trying to make me buy an Xbox One to relive the glory of the past. You f**king bastards...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Runner on Jun 11, 2014, 05:46:48 PM
Wait so for Halo 2 Anniversary are they using the Elite designs from Reach or 4? I see that they are using the Reach grunt designs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 11, 2014, 05:59:21 PM
The elite minors are from 4 for sure.

All the maps.
QuoteFrom Halo: Combat Evolved
Battle Creek
Blood Gulch
Boarding Action
Chill Out
Chiron TL-34
Damnation
Danger Canyon (PC)
Death Island (PC)
Derelict
Gephyrophobia (PC)
Hang 'Em High
Ice Fields (PC)
Infinity (PC)
Longest
Prisoner
Rat Race
Sidewinder
Timberland (PC)
Wizard

From Halo 2
Ascension
Backwash
Beaver Creek
Burial Mounds
Coagulation
Colossus
Containment
Desolation
District (PC)
Elongation
Foundation
Gemini
Headlong
Ivory Tower
Lockout
Midship
Relic
Sanctuary
Terminal
Tombstone
Turf
Uplift (PC)
Warlock
Waterworks
Zanzibar

Halo 2 maps remastered using a "native" Xbox One engine
Ascension
Lockout
Zanzibar
???
???
???

From Halo 3
Assembly
Avalanche
Blackout
Boundless
Citadel
Cold Storage
Construct
Epilogue
Epitaph
Foundry
Ghost Town
Guardian
Heretic
High Ground
Isolation
Last Resort
Longshore
Onslaught
Orbital
Pit Stop
Rat's Nest
Sandbox
Sandtrap
Snowbound
Standoff
The Pit
Valhalla

From Halo 4
Abandon
Adrift
Ascent
Complex
Daybreak
Erosion
Exile
Forge Island
Grifball Court
Harvest
Haven
Impact
Landfall
Longbow
Meltdown
Monolith
Outcast
Perdition
Pitfall
Ragnarok
Ravine
Relay
Settler
Shatter
Skyline
Solace
Vertigo
Vortex
Wreckage
http://www.totalxbox.com/78078/be-upstanding-for-halo-the-master-chief-collections-full-map-list/ (http://www.totalxbox.com/78078/be-upstanding-for-halo-the-master-chief-collections-full-map-list/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Runner on Jun 11, 2014, 07:40:49 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Jun 11, 2014, 05:59:21 PM
The elite minors are from 4 for sure.

All the maps.
QuoteFrom Halo: Combat Evolved
Battle Creek
Blood Gulch
Boarding Action
Chill Out
Chiron TL-34
Damnation
Danger Canyon (PC)
Death Island (PC)
Derelict
Gephyrophobia (PC)
Hang 'Em High
Ice Fields (PC)
Infinity (PC)
Longest
Prisoner
Rat Race
Sidewinder
Timberland (PC)
Wizard

From Halo 2
Ascension
Backwash
Beaver Creek
Burial Mounds
Coagulation
Colossus
Containment
Desolation
District (PC)
Elongation
Foundation
Gemini
Headlong
Ivory Tower
Lockout
Midship
Relic
Sanctuary
Terminal
Tombstone
Turf
Uplift (PC)
Warlock
Waterworks
Zanzibar

Halo 2 maps remastered using a "native" Xbox One engine
Ascension
Lockout
Zanzibar
???
???
???

From Halo 3
Assembly
Avalanche
Blackout
Boundless
Citadel
Cold Storage
Construct
Epilogue
Epitaph
Foundry
Ghost Town
Guardian
Heretic
High Ground
Isolation
Last Resort
Longshore
Onslaught
Orbital
Pit Stop
Rat's Nest
Sandbox
Sandtrap
Snowbound
Standoff
The Pit
Valhalla

From Halo 4
Abandon
Adrift
Ascent
Complex
Daybreak
Erosion
Exile
Forge Island
Grifball Court
Harvest
Haven
Impact
Landfall
Longbow
Meltdown
Monolith
Outcast
Perdition
Pitfall
Ragnarok
Ravine
Relay
Settler
Shatter
Skyline
Solace
Vertigo
Vortex
Wreckage
http://www.totalxbox.com/78078/be-upstanding-for-halo-the-master-chief-collections-full-map-list/ (http://www.totalxbox.com/78078/be-upstanding-for-halo-the-master-chief-collections-full-map-list/)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s)

That really doesn't make any sense. The grunts are from Reach and the elites are from 4. Reach had the best designs of the Covenant members to date, 4 turned the Elites into looking like a bunch of inbred morons.....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 12, 2014, 03:51:17 AM
Reach did have the best designs to date, aside from Halo 4's Zealot which I thought looked very menacing, bordering on an Arbiter-esc look.

Enough noise as made about Master Chief's weird looking helmet in the original anniversary that they quickly changed it, so it's not impossible that the fans could sway 343 back to Reach designs.  Elites and grunts had the WORST looks in Halo 4, I don't know why they're shoving them back down our throats.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 12, 2014, 08:15:29 AM
Wait... THE HALO PC MAPS ARE IN THIS?!

...I CAN PLAY INFINITY ON MY XBOX...? ...ONLINE...?

Um. Excuse me, I'm just gonna go shit myself and cry for joy. For those of you that don't know what Infinity is, it's the largest Halo map ever made, and it was a PC exclusive, and good LORD was it fun with a full server. Same with Danger Canyon, Gephyrophobia, and Death Island (which is basically the entire Silent Cartographer island but semi-symmetrical and changed up)-- hell, all of them. I can't express how happy I am that they included the Halo PC original maps, that's just outstanding.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2014, 02:24:32 PM
I've actually never played any of the PC exclusive mads, so this should be an awesome first experience for me. Looking forward to some more Galaxy game nights once this hits! :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Jun 12, 2014, 03:46:17 PM
Yessss.

Played Halo on PC when people would bring that shit to school, before it got banned. :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 12, 2014, 04:22:55 PM
Halo PC was beautiful and wonderful. Good times, man.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Runner on Jun 12, 2014, 06:40:56 PM
I still play it! Favorite is an AI map for Blood Gulch. All weapons and veichles. Covenant on one side and marines on the other. Sooooooo much endless fun!  ;D

And as for Reach designs the Reach elites looked badass. They were scary and awesome at the same time. The ones from 4 look like ones recruited from a mentally deficient Sangheili special ed class..

They tried to hard with the "Rawrrr I'm a scary monster" type deal....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 18, 2014, 01:10:53 PM
Halo PC was a mess when it was released. Despite having great multiplayer, the game was a piss-poor port. Even the beefiest of hardware had a hard time running it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 18, 2014, 01:17:19 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 18, 2014, 01:10:53 PM
Halo PC was a mess when it was released. Despite having great multiplayer, the game was a piss-poor port. Even the beefiest of hardware had a hard time running it.

My set up never had problems with it. :\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 18, 2014, 04:10:33 PM
Quote from: DoomRulz on Jun 18, 2014, 01:10:53 PM
Halo PC was a mess when it was released. Despite having great multiplayer, the game was a piss-poor port. Even the beefiest of hardware had a hard time running it.
I was playing it on Windows XP with a standard graphics card and processor... didn't have very many problems aside from some framerate drops in campaign at times. FOV was also pushed forward which made it look less attractive than the Xbox version, but still, it wasn't about how it was running.

Quote from: The Runner on Jun 12, 2014, 06:40:56 PM
I still play it! Favorite is an AI map for Blood Gulch. All weapons and veichles. Covenant on one side and marines on the other. Sooooooo much endless fun!  ;D
Yup, that shit was amazing. I remember there was a mod that you could play as any of the Covenant as well (pretty hilarious to see a Grunt holding a rocket launcher like a pistol). Coldsnap was my favorite Custom Edition memory, that and Hugeass were amazingly fun when you had a full server.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 18, 2014, 06:34:08 PM
Trailer for the redone cutscenes at 4:40, shame the guy is having a seizure though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRt_ysS33UQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRt_ysS33UQ#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 18, 2014, 07:23:16 PM
Why is Thel 'Vadam's pre-Arbiter armor blue? :-\ Other than that, I'm liking the CGI cutscenes quite a bit; they can't hold a candle to the original in-game rendered cutscenes, but they make for a very interesting experiment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 18, 2014, 10:55:03 PM
It didnt look blue to me.
Looks like the marines are using reach based armor, awesome!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 18, 2014, 11:35:38 PM
That annoys the nerd in me. The military we saw in Reach were UNSC Army soldiers, not Marines. They have different armour and equipment etc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jun 18, 2014, 11:55:13 PM
Thel's armor looks like it was mainly yellow with blue streaks, similar to one armor type in either Reach or CEA, maybe both.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 19, 2014, 04:36:12 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jun 18, 2014, 11:35:38 PM
That annoys the nerd in me. The military we saw in Reach were UNSC Army soldiers, not Marines. They have different armour and equipment etc.

It doesn't bother me much because that's how it is in real life. The marines and the army use the same or at least very similar equipment on a very basic level. Mainly modern helmets and body armor which is what you can say is going on in the Halo game updates. It's all the same thing but with Marines or Army paint on it.

Edit: I'm defending it because the reach designs for the UNSC Army and UNSC Marines are the very end of the game where the best designs in the series so far imo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Elliott on Jun 19, 2014, 04:02:27 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 18, 2014, 07:23:16 PM
Why is Thel 'Vadam's pre-Arbiter armor blue? :-\ Other than that, I'm liking the CGI cutscenes quite a bit; they can't hold a candle to the original in-game rendered cutscenes, but they make for a very interesting experiment.

Yeah, in the video it was golden with a few blue streaks on his head it seems.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jun 19, 2014, 05:25:54 PM
It's the reach zealot armour, for CE anniversary they reskinned it and made it gold with blue lines along the edges.
That seems to be the design blur went with for the cinematic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 20, 2014, 06:35:57 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jun 18, 2014, 10:55:03 PM
It didnt look blue to me.
Looks like the marines are using reach based armor, awesome!
They're not, it's essentially re-done Halo 2 armor, which was very green and didn't have Reach's army-based bulkiness.

The CGI cutscenes are looking... ugh. Why. Just why.

I really hope they have three versions; CGI, original in-engine, and current-gen overlay on the in-engine versions. I really don't understand why they even bothered to do them all over in CGI when the game switches so seamlessly between cutscenes and gameplay. I mean, why advertise the atmosphere of the story as something more visually advanced? It just breaks up the tone and seems like an entirely distant story as opposed to being inter-woven.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 21, 2014, 12:29:53 AM
The new book has been announced. Extremely interesting subject material:

https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-broken-circle-coming-in-november (https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-broken-circle-coming-in-november)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jun 21, 2014, 12:35:02 AM
The Covenant perspectives have been some of my favourite in the existing books; cannot wait to for this novel. I'm very interested to see this completely from their perspectives.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 21, 2014, 06:10:00 AM
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sounds-like-halo-5-master-chief-collection-won-t-come-to-pc-at-least-not-soon/1100-6420619/ (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sounds-like-halo-5-master-chief-collection-won-t-come-to-pc-at-least-not-soon/1100-6420619/)

Please come to the PC. I love the Halo franchise, but I don't plan to buy a Xbox One.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 21, 2014, 06:22:30 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 21, 2014, 06:10:00 AM
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sounds-like-halo-5-master-chief-collection-won-t-come-to-pc-at-least-not-soon/1100-6420619/ (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sounds-like-halo-5-master-chief-collection-won-t-come-to-pc-at-least-not-soon/1100-6420619/)

Please come to the PC. I love the Halo franchise, but I don't plan to buy a Xbox One.

    I agree with you . In fact , I'm not sure if my country is in a region available to Xbox One . :laugh: If I can get Halo 2 Anniversary on the 360 , nothing else matters .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 21, 2014, 06:54:28 PM
They stop Halo on the PC after Halo 2. I remember I bought Halo: CE on the PC before I got a Xbox. I remember they give us weapons that the Xbox version didn't have.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 21, 2014, 10:08:07 PM
Not John Shirley...:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 21, 2014, 10:10:48 PM
Oh yeah, he wrote some Aliens novels, huh?

Well, from what I heard Karen Traviss' Star Wars books were hardly anything special, but I seem to recall you saying you liked the Kilo-Five trilogy. Hopefully this'll be a similar situation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jun 22, 2014, 12:18:07 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 21, 2014, 06:54:28 PM
They stop Halo on the PC after Halo 2. I remember I bought Halo: CE on the PC before I got a Xbox. I remember they give us weapons that the Xbox version didn't have.

Weapons, maps and vehicles. Rocket Hog mothaf**kas
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jun 22, 2014, 12:29:03 AM
That Rocket Hog was amazing, definitely better than the Missile Salvo Hogs. Single shot, required a lot fine timing and aim, and fighting other Rocket Hogs sometimes felt like jousting. It was amazing... really hope they include it in the Halo PC specific maps that had it. Also, I hope they include the Banshees on Blood Gulch like they were in Halo PC (seriously, I could swear that little platform was perfectly meant for a Banshee and not a single pistol).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Jun 22, 2014, 12:31:53 AM
I think it will be up to MS if they want the Halo games on the PC. MS seems to hate PC gaming though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 22, 2014, 03:34:27 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 21, 2014, 10:10:48 PM
Oh yeah, he wrote some Aliens novels, huh?

Well, from what I heard Karen Traviss' Star Wars books were hardly anything special, but I seem to recall you saying you liked the Kilo-Five trilogy. Hopefully this'll be a similar situation.

He did. They were ultimately letdowns and way too over-the-top. I'll buy this (I'm gonna go check for a pre-order shortly) but I don't have high hopes. :/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Jun 23, 2014, 11:48:46 AM
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jun 21, 2014, 06:10:00 AM
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sounds-like-halo-5-master-chief-collection-won-t-come-to-pc-at-least-not-soon/1100-6420619/ (http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sounds-like-halo-5-master-chief-collection-won-t-come-to-pc-at-least-not-soon/1100-6420619/)

Please come to the PC. I love the Halo franchise, but I don't plan to buy a Xbox One.

This doesn't come as a surprise since MS needs all the help it cant get with XBO. Releasing a heavyweight like Halo onto the PC at this time will cost them much-needed console sales.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 05, 2014, 07:39:11 PM
Looks like the terminals are going to have the same animation style as CEA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORRngSVRvnw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORRngSVRvnw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 05, 2014, 07:52:18 PM
Goddamnit, I hate that animation style. Worked with CEA, since it was only GS floating around, but it's awful for portraying people and complex motions. Why couldn't they have made the terminals full CG? Would be much better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 05, 2014, 09:17:35 PM
It's just terminals.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 05, 2014, 09:19:29 PM
That look awful.

Personally, wish they'd go back to the text. Bungie did such lovely things with the formatting and writing in the text terminals in Marathon and Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2014, 09:30:32 PM
I don't mind the look myself. Don't love it, but don't hate it either.

Anyways, 'dat kth dvd voice. So good to have the Arbiter back. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Runner on Jul 06, 2014, 06:47:57 PM
0:57-0:58 is that High Charity?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 09, 2014, 06:52:27 AM
It has to be High Charity .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Jul 25, 2014, 08:36:04 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgLj-vXmrmM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgLj-vXmrmM#ws)

So, Cortana wears hologram clothes now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2014, 08:40:15 PM
Don't like how that looks. Great animation, but I dislike the character models. Most of them aren't even recognizable as the person they're supposed to be.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 25, 2014, 08:48:18 PM
I like Johnson. Miranda looks too different, though.

Gorgeous animation (even if CGI cutscenes were unnecessary) and I look forward to seeing the worlds recreated in that fashion, but the characters look a bit too off base from their original counterparts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2014, 09:00:47 PM
This is somehow supposed to be Hood:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg3.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20140610005726%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F5%2F5f%2FH2A_LordHood.png&hash=8b9f99dbc621bf535d6d5b53c7f6aac897227f4d)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 25, 2014, 09:02:52 PM
Needs them Lord Hood cheeks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KNIGHT on Jul 25, 2014, 09:40:29 PM
I actually really like what I see in that trailer..
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2014, 09:42:34 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 25, 2014, 09:02:52 PM
Needs them Lord Hood cheeks.

Yep. Needs the ol' Perlman chin.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Jul 25, 2014, 11:12:58 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2014, 09:00:47 PM
This is somehow supposed to be Hood:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg3.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20140610005726%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F5%2F5f%2FH2A_LordHood.png&hash=8b9f99dbc621bf535d6d5b53c7f6aac897227f4d)
He looks a lot f**king better than he did in Halo 2.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Jul 25, 2014, 11:18:20 PM
Well looks like I need to get an xbox one now, sorry sony
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jul 25, 2014, 11:33:16 PM
I'm extra happy about the Master Chief collection, seeing as I never played Halo 1, 2 or Anniversary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 26, 2014, 01:10:07 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2014, 09:00:47 PM
This is somehow supposed to be Hood:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg3.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20140610005726%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F5%2F5f%2FH2A_LordHood.png&hash=8b9f99dbc621bf535d6d5b53c7f6aac897227f4d)


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg2.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20131116001615%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2Ff%2Ff4%2FHalo_2_UNSC_Dress_Uniform.jpg&hash=9a861e3cda370c57578f68a03f53fa38cd61e478)

Cal said it best, he does look better. Everyone f**king looks better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Jul 26, 2014, 01:55:43 AM
Good god, that CG is incredible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2014, 02:39:40 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Jul 25, 2014, 11:12:58 PM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 25, 2014, 09:00:47 PM
This is somehow supposed to be Hood:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg3.wikia.nocookie.net%2F__cb20140610005726%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F5%2F5f%2FH2A_LordHood.png&hash=8b9f99dbc621bf535d6d5b53c7f6aac897227f4d)
He looks a lot f**king better than he did in Halo 2.

I'm not denying that model is great. I'm just saying that it looks nothing at all like the established appearance of Hood, which is basically just Ron Perlman's face. They should've just scanned Perlman and put him in the game. Instead they have this generic looking old guy.

If I was shown that photo with no prior knowledge of it, and asked who it was, I would never, ever say Admiral Lord Hood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jul 26, 2014, 02:53:02 AM
He doesn't remind me of Ron Perlman at all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2014, 02:55:36 AM
Well, not now, maybe, but it was always there. Really evident in Halo 3:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.comicbookmovie.com%2Fimages%2Fusers%2Fuploads%2F12499%2F49514-7.jpg&hash=51acceca267096bbdc803f097f385369b4abb097)

Eyes, mouth, and nose, mainly. Like a slightly chubbier, older Perlman.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Jul 26, 2014, 03:01:36 AM
It looks more like an older version of The Heavy from Team Fortress 2.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Jul 26, 2014, 03:04:20 AM
Quote from: SpaceMarines on Jul 26, 2014, 02:55:36 AM
Well, not now, maybe, but it was always there. Really evident in Halo 3:

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/12499/49514-7.jpg

Eyes, mouth, and nose, mainly. Like a slightly chubbier, older Perlman.

Nope, I can definitely see it now, it was just that picture was at a weird angle I guess.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Jul 27, 2014, 07:32:59 AM
Well it's different, and I hope there's the option to have the halo 2 cutscenes with new graphics in some capacity, but I can deal with it, it doesn't look bad.
I do think the elites have a bad head to squid jaw ratio though, the arbiter and good old half jaws, well, jaws look small and kind of tacked on to the face with a huge spot where there's no nose.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Jul 27, 2014, 08:23:59 PM
No Halo 2 cutscenes with current gen remastering, just the originals - confirmed in the RTX panel. :\

The Arbiter's CGI model doesn't look to monster-like, and Tartarus looks awesome... Well really, the CGI in general is incredible, but I'm no fan of Cortana's look, which they could have at LEAST used the animation model actress from Halo 4 with. Ditto Pearlman, who I'm pretty sure Bungie actually legally cleared the likeness of, as they had with Nathan Fillion and Tricia Helfer in ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Jul 27, 2014, 08:44:20 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Jul 27, 2014, 08:23:59 PM
No Halo 2 cutscenes with current gen remastering, just the originals - confirmed in the RTX panel. :\

Pooey. Why update the Halo games if you're not gonna keep one of the signature aspects of the Halo games?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Jul 29, 2014, 11:32:30 AM
Now, I sit patiently with a gameless Xbox One [Spartan Assault doesn't count] and wait for the sole reason for buying the thing.  :)

Thel and Rtas look flipping dynamite and the chills with that cinematic trailer... :-*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: WinterActual on Jul 30, 2014, 12:43:08 PM
http://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-sins-of-the-prophets/news/sins-of-the-prophets-rebellion-alpha-v05641820-released (http://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-sins-of-the-prophets/news/sins-of-the-prophets-rebellion-alpha-v05641820-released) Halo total conversion for Sins of Solar Empire  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 01, 2014, 09:04:10 PM
So this is a thing now:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fteambeyond.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F07%2FGungoose.jpg&hash=9baedf8ffceb0324a683679bf1dcf143d4e71c4d)

One of the new additions that will be added to the revamped H2A maps that will run on the new engine. This is kind of amazing. :D

They're also going to be bringing back the silenced SMG and Assault Rifle, among other things.

http://teambeyond.net/rtx-master-chief-collection-recap/ (http://teambeyond.net/rtx-master-chief-collection-recap/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheLoneSpoon on Aug 02, 2014, 03:28:55 AM
Halo 2 was the best

that multiplayer
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 05, 2014, 05:29:21 PM
I loved the ODST SMG and the assault rifle is always a favorite so I'm glad those are coming in H2A.
Now I can only hope for a DMR....
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 05, 2014, 11:28:54 PM
DMR is f**king lame.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 06, 2014, 06:42:15 AM
dafuq you just say about my DMR?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 07, 2014, 06:06:54 PM
It's one of my favorites to use.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 08, 2014, 01:39:17 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQYbUTEBQdk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQYbUTEBQdk#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 08, 2014, 06:12:38 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 08, 2014, 01:39:17 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQYbUTEBQdk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQYbUTEBQdk#ws)
Wow, terrible.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Aug 08, 2014, 09:29:25 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 08, 2014, 06:12:38 AM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 08, 2014, 01:39:17 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQYbUTEBQdk#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQYbUTEBQdk#ws)
Wow, terrible.  :laugh:


Jesus on a fart pole, there goes precious minutes of my life that I won't get back.

F*cking arseholes dare to slag Autisim on the Youtube comment bar. Filthy little cretins  >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 12, 2014, 03:55:23 PM
Upcoming Halo Channel (basically the 360's Halo Waypoint on XBox One):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0XgIEQ8NR8#t=94 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0XgIEQ8NR8#t=94)

First look at the Halo 5: Guardians beta:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnMKTl9VhJU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnMKTl9VhJU)

Sanctuary coming to Master Chief Collection:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odsa3YY7fj4#t=82 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odsa3YY7fj4#t=82)

https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-channel-revealed-at-gamescom (https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/halo-channel-revealed-at-gamescom)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2014, 07:51:37 AM
Loving the look of the Halo 5 weapon redesigns, and seeing as the SMG is back, I imagine that means dual wielding along with it!

Soundtrack is sounding good as well, can't speak much for the graphics, seeing as the most impressive stuff we saw that was in-engine was the renders of the weapons, and the extreme detail put into them, but the rest looked pretty early and somewhat blurry (though the hologram looked beautiful) - hopefully we see an in-engine campaign trailer/demo before multiplayer gets fully put out there, however.

(https://s3cmsassets.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/games/halo-5-guardians/screenshots/full-size/gamescom-2014-halo-5-guardians-multiplayer-beta-map-1-centerpoint-bf8f3356640742f5beb0eda887eb8368.jpg)

Ladies and gentlemen, Halo at 60fps:

Multiplayer (Sanctuary)
http://www.gamersyde.com/thqstream_halo_2_anniversary_mp_sanctuary_shrine_gameplay_60fps-ME1rNlxC1G6N0zMe_en.html (http://www.gamersyde.com/thqstream_halo_2_anniversary_mp_sanctuary_shrine_gameplay_60fps-ME1rNlxC1G6N0zMe_en.html)

Campaign (Delta Halo)
http://www.gamersyde.com/thqstream_halo_2_anniversary_campaign_delta_halo_60fps-fTe6HPpnQ06SPVlJ_fr.html (http://www.gamersyde.com/thqstream_halo_2_anniversary_campaign_delta_halo_60fps-fTe6HPpnQ06SPVlJ_fr.html)

It's f**king beautiful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 14, 2014, 11:58:30 AM
Wow! :o

The graphics in the campaign video are gorgeous. I loved the revamped Combat Evolved, but this blows it out of the water.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Aug 14, 2014, 07:15:42 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Aug 13, 2014, 07:51:37 AM
Loving the look of the Halo 5 weapon redesigns, and seeing as the SMG is back, I imagine that means dual wielding along with it!

Soundtrack is sounding good as well, can't speak much for the graphics, seeing as the most impressive stuff we saw that was in-engine was the renders of the weapons, and the extreme detail put into them, but the rest looked pretty early and somewhat blurry (though the hologram looked beautiful) - hopefully we see an in-engine campaign trailer/demo before multiplayer gets fully put out there, however.

(https://s3cmsassets.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/games/halo-5-guardians/screenshots/full-size/gamescom-2014-halo-5-guardians-multiplayer-beta-map-1-centerpoint-bf8f3356640742f5beb0eda887eb8368.jpg)

Ladies and gentlemen, Halo at 60fps:

Multiplayer (Sanctuary)
http://www.gamersyde.com/thqstream_halo_2_anniversary_mp_sanctuary_shrine_gameplay_60fps-ME1rNlxC1G6N0zMe_en.html (http://www.gamersyde.com/thqstream_halo_2_anniversary_mp_sanctuary_shrine_gameplay_60fps-ME1rNlxC1G6N0zMe_en.html)

Campaign (Delta Halo)
http://www.gamersyde.com/thqstream_halo_2_anniversary_campaign_delta_halo_60fps-fTe6HPpnQ06SPVlJ_fr.html (http://www.gamersyde.com/thqstream_halo_2_anniversary_campaign_delta_halo_60fps-fTe6HPpnQ06SPVlJ_fr.html)

It's f**king beautiful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWRNsMFfJD0# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWRNsMFfJD0#)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 14, 2014, 10:48:17 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 06, 2014, 06:42:15 AM
dafuq you just say about my DMR?

DMR is the BR for losers and pansies.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 15, 2014, 09:00:55 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 14, 2014, 10:48:17 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 06, 2014, 06:42:15 AM
dafuq you just say about my DMR?

DMR is the BR for losers and pansies.

How do you figure? Aside from the assault rifle its the best "basic" infantry weapon in Halo, much better than the Battle Rifle.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 15, 2014, 07:27:36 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 15, 2014, 09:00:55 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 14, 2014, 10:48:17 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 06, 2014, 06:42:15 AM
dafuq you just say about my DMR?

DMR is the BR for losers and pansies.

How do you figure? Aside from the assault rifle its the best "basic" infantry weapon in Halo, much better than the Battle Rifle.

Yeah it's better if you're hidden and shooting people when they can't see you or shoot back. Other than that it's a piece of crap. Why they brought it back, I'll never know. One of 343's many shitty decisions.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 15, 2014, 07:44:46 PM
DMR forever. Probably my fave weapon in all the games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Aug 15, 2014, 10:11:47 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 15, 2014, 07:27:36 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 15, 2014, 09:00:55 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 14, 2014, 10:48:17 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 06, 2014, 06:42:15 AM
dafuq you just say about my DMR?

DMR is the BR for losers and pansies.

How do you figure? Aside from the assault rifle its the best "basic" infantry weapon in Halo, much better than the Battle Rifle.

Yeah it's better if you're hidden and shooting people when they can't see you or shoot back. Other than that it's a piece of crap. Why they brought it back, I'll never know. One of 343's many shitty decisions.
If you can't aim for shit, yeah, that's how you play with a DMR.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Aug 15, 2014, 10:38:35 PM
2 many weenies don't know how to use the DMR. They must be shown the error of their ways when this comes out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 15, 2014, 11:03:21 PM
Haven't played a Halo game in a long time, but I do recall that no weapon in Halo is truly "bad". From what I recall each weapon has their own strengths and weaknesses, so in theory any of these weapons can be played effectively to their strengths if said weapon is well suited to the player's play style.

Ergo, if your blaming the gun in a Halo game, then it probably means you're doing it wrong.

But again I haven't played in a long time so take this with a grain of salt.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 15, 2014, 11:03:39 PM
DMR was shit tier, completely broke the sandbox.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 16, 2014, 12:16:16 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 15, 2014, 11:03:39 PM
DMR was shit tier, completely broke the sandbox.

This man knows what's up
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Aug 16, 2014, 12:51:50 AM
Stop being bad at the game. People that whine about weapons in multiplayer are the worst.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 16, 2014, 12:54:02 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Aug 16, 2014, 12:51:50 AM
Stop being bad at the game. People that whine about weapons in multiplayer are the worst.

I'm actually pretty good considering I've been playing since the first one came out. And sometimes weapons are legitimately broken. Let's see the plasma pistol for example. They made it so it locks onto players, which is maliciously abused since people can start with it now. Noob Combo has become far more prominent now than it ever was in the older games. There's no justification for that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Aug 16, 2014, 01:55:36 AM
One too many plebs with DMR-phobia.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 17, 2014, 12:02:46 AM
Anti-DMR plebeians.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 17, 2014, 01:49:17 AM
BR>Carbine>Needle Rifle>shit>DMR
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FlXUq0E9.png&hash=91e407e5539db79581d0b5158ea89790b787b105)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 17, 2014, 04:23:18 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 15, 2014, 07:27:36 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 15, 2014, 09:00:55 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 14, 2014, 10:48:17 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 06, 2014, 06:42:15 AM
dafuq you just say about my DMR?

DMR is the BR for losers and pansies.

How do you figure? Aside from the assault rifle its the best "basic" infantry weapon in Halo, much better than the Battle Rifle.

Yeah it's better if you're hidden and shooting people when they can't see you or shoot back. Other than that it's a piece of crap. Why they brought it back, I'll never know. One of 343's many shitty decisions.

I disagree, if you know how to use it it works in mid and close range just as well if not better than the BR. All I've used since Reach's multiplayer is the assault rifle/DMR combo. In campaign its great and it just makes sense to have it in the universe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Aug 17, 2014, 04:25:37 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 16, 2014, 12:54:02 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Aug 16, 2014, 12:51:50 AM
Stop being bad at the game. People that whine about weapons in multiplayer are the worst.

I'm actually pretty good considering I've been playing since the first one came out. And sometimes weapons are legitimately broken. Let's see the plasma pistol for example. They made it so it locks onto players, which is maliciously abused since people can start with it now. Noob Combo has become far more prominent now than it ever was in the older games. There's no justification for that.
Oh, excuse me, I've been completely wrong then. I didn't know you've been playing since the first game...  ::) :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Aug 17, 2014, 05:34:50 PM
Quote from: ShadowPred on Aug 15, 2014, 07:44:46 PM
DMR forever. Probably my fave weapon in all the games.


Type-51's my pride and joy.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.wikia.com%2Fhalo%2Fimages%2F7%2F70%2FBnetcarbine.jpg&hash=6eabb6b77448b13f2f7d0a7ca9274e0e77e77a61)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 17, 2014, 06:04:00 PM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Aug 17, 2014, 04:25:37 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 16, 2014, 12:54:02 AM
Quote from: Cal427eb on Aug 16, 2014, 12:51:50 AM
Stop being bad at the game. People that whine about weapons in multiplayer are the worst.

I'm actually pretty good considering I've been playing since the first one came out. And sometimes weapons are legitimately broken. Let's see the plasma pistol for example. They made it so it locks onto players, which is maliciously abused since people can start with it now. Noob Combo has become far more prominent now than it ever was in the older games. There's no justification for that.
Oh, excuse me, I've been completely wrong then. I didn't know you've been playing since the first game...  ::) :laugh:

It's okay. Nobody can be right all the time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Aug 18, 2014, 01:00:16 AM
you're gunfu a shit
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Aug 18, 2014, 12:23:25 PM
Ok, who else is chomping at the bit to be a Sangheili in multiplayer again?


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc03.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2010%2F110%2Ff%2Ff%2FHalo_2_Elites_by_ubald007.jpg&hash=cb0be26b08960851fe3b6c4473112ee3a4266b00)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2014, 12:38:11 PM
That's cool, but I'm more excited about the prospect of more direct interactions with the Sangheili in the campaign come Halo 5. Bring on the Arbiter. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Aug 18, 2014, 07:32:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2014, 12:38:11 PM
That's cool, but I'm more excited about the prospect of more direct interactions with the Sangheili in the campaign come Halo 5. Bring on the Arbiter. 8)


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftreasure.diylol.com%2Fuploads%2Fpost%2Fimage%2F457993%2Fresized_jesus-says-meme-generator-yeaaaaaa-thats-my-nigga-216af8.jpg&hash=7cf6a7a91877324784d8391db56900d142bb3540)


I would love to play as Thel once again, he's by far my favourite character in the entire Halo universe. Here's hoping...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 19, 2014, 11:26:24 AM
  What's your favorite Halo game ? I personally think all are great , everyone of them being slightly better at something than the other ( Halo CE had the most nostalgic feel , Halo 2 had the longest and best campagin , Halo 3 had the best soundtrack & Halo 4 had the best gameplay for me )  .

  Spartan Assault & Halo Wars dosen't count ! ( Reach & ODST are available )
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2014, 11:40:06 AM
Pfft, Wars is awesome. :P

ODST is probably my favorite, though. Love the atmosphere of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Aug 19, 2014, 02:25:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2014, 11:40:06 AM
Pfft, Wars is awesome. :P

My body is still ready for the sequel... GIVE IT TO ME!!!

Halo 2 is my fav, due to the introduction of Thel Vadam- which felt fresh and didn't paint all aliens as monsters.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 19, 2014, 05:45:18 PM
Halo CE>Halo 3> Halo Reach> Halo 2> ODST>Halo 4

I really enjoy Halo Wars but I wouldn't put it up there with the others because they play completely differently.
I would have placed Halo 2 above Halo Reach but I find Thel's missions to be extremely long and some times boring. Chiefs missions felt shorter but where much more fun.
Halo 4 is my least favorite of the series so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2014, 05:50:18 PM
Ya;know, I often say ODST is my favorite ('cause it is) but I'm also glad that the rest of the games aren't really all that much like it. Halo is - and, for the most part, should be - a grand sweeping sci-fi epic like the core games. It's really great to have something a bit different from time to time (like ODST and Reach, and I hope to see more games in that vein in the future) but Halo in its truest form usually comes when you are off on a big galactic adventure channeled through ancient alien technologies and gorgeous space vistas.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 20, 2014, 05:11:43 AM
I enjoyed ODST quite a bit, the atmosphere is great imo and I loved being a regular soldier for once. I just wish that there had been elites as enemies as opposed to brutes. I would have loved another game like there, where you play as a regular marine or ODST. It would have been funny if they had made an expansion where you play as Chipps Dubbo (the Australian marine)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 20, 2014, 10:51:48 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 19, 2014, 05:45:18 PM
I really enjoy Halo Wars but I wouldn't put it up there with the others because they play completely differently.

This is why I didn't make it count .

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 19, 2014, 05:45:18 PM
I would have placed Halo 2 above Halo Reach but I find Thel's missions to be extremely long and some times boring. Chiefs missions felt shorter but where much more fun.

I liked the mid-ending part of the campagin from Sacred Icon to The Great Journey . That was awesome . As for Reach , it tried to combine all the other elements ( good soundtrack , good campagin , gameplay,  nostalgia ) into one package but It seemed a bit boring to replay it again and I got bored of the firefight mode kinda fast too .

Even tough , If Halo 4 had a firefight mode , I'd be happy .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 20, 2014, 02:18:26 PM
Halo 2>Halo>Halo 3>ODST>Halo 4>Reach

I didn't like Halo 4's story mostly because this "Human-Forerunner War" backstory they had going on which didn't make any logical f**king sense because they kept talking about humanity being chosen to succeed the Forerunners in every other game..and you know, Covenant still evil and shit and the incompetent general/admiral/whatever who was there only to be a jackass and serve no other purpose, even at the cost of his mens' lives just to win a dick measuring contest with the Chief..but it had Master Chief so that was something and I liked how it explored his and Cortana's relationship {they belong together and you know it}

I've learned we're stuck with CoD shit getting into every other FPS so as much as I'd like to bitch about grenade indicators and perks, I'm so used to it by now that I don't even really care

I only liked Jorge in Reach so when he died I didn't have anyone to give a crap about. I also think it was the worst multiplayer Halo ever had. It had that really cool Elites vs Spartan gametype that really should have been fleshed out more. It was a great idea that fell short. I didn't like most of the maps and certain perks were completely broken {Armor lock cough cough}
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 20, 2014, 03:15:15 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 20, 2014, 02:18:26 PM
I didn't like Halo 4's story mostly because this "Human-Forerunner War" backstory they had going on which didn't make any logical f**king sense because they kept talking about humanity being chosen to succeed the Forerunners in every other game

From what I understand, the humans were intended to inherit the Mantle from the Forerunners but the Didact had a personal grudge match against them. His wife the Librarian, on the other hand, loved them. While the Librarian sought to evolve the humans to carry on where the Forerunners left off (like the previous games hinted at, and the "upgrade" she gave Chief in 4 actually showed), the Didact sought to utilize the humans to create more Promethean warriors to combat the Flood when he ran out of actual Forerunner Promethean soldiers to use.

Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 20, 2014, 02:18:26 PM
Covenant still evil and shit

Splinter group. Jul 'Mdama (seen in Spartan Ops) has very different intentions post-war than the Arbiter does, which should come more into the forefront in Halo 5: Guardians when the Arbiter himself returns to the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Aug 20, 2014, 09:52:02 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Aug 20, 2014, 02:18:26 PM
Halo 2>Halo>Halo 3>ODST>Halo 4>Reach

I didn't like Halo 4's story mostly because this "Human-Forerunner War" backstory they had going on which didn't make any logical f**king sense because they kept talking about humanity being chosen to succeed the Forerunners in every other game..and you know, Covenant still evil and shit and the incompetent general/admiral/whatever who was there only to be a jackass and serve no other purpose, even at the cost of his mens' lives just to win a dick measuring contest with the Chief..but it had Master Chief so that was something and I liked how it explored his and Cortana's relationship {they belong together and you know it}

I've learned we're stuck with CoD shit getting into every other FPS so as much as I'd like to bitch about grenade indicators and perks, I'm so used to it by now that I don't even really care

I only liked Jorge in Reach so when he died I didn't have anyone to give a crap about. I also think it was the worst multiplayer Halo ever had. It had that really cool Elites vs Spartan gametype that really should have been fleshed out more. It was a great idea that fell short. I didn't like most of the maps and certain perks were completely broken {Armor lock cough cough}
Are you me?
Aside from the rankings I agree with pretty much everything you said.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 21, 2014, 11:08:10 AM
 I agree with you . The first game I played was Halo 3 then I came back and played the other two . Of course I didn't understood a lot from only Halo 3 but from all 3 games everything fit right in ( + Reach that added some back story ) . The story was easier to understand and you didn't need to think very much about it . As for Halo 4 , I had to think a lot because It messed the story a bit ( couldn't figure out shit about what the Librarian said of the "Human-Forerunner War" and combine it with what I know from the other games ) .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 21, 2014, 11:16:55 AM
I also started with 3, and then went pack and played 1 and 2 before continuing on with each subsequent game on release. Never really had a problem getting into Halo 4's story additions, though. Felt quite natural to me (once I got beyond the initial shock of there actually being another game with the Chief as a lead, which I initially had my reservations about).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 21, 2014, 11:47:31 AM
I've never played Halo:CE or 2. Does 2 take place before CE?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 21, 2014, 11:53:49 AM
No . Combat Evolved takes place before 2 . You can look up on the internet to understand the story with these 2...or you could wait until The Master Chief Collection is out and play both of them .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 21, 2014, 12:02:34 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Aug 21, 2014, 11:47:31 AM
I've never played Halo:CE or 2. Does 2 take place before CE?

Like Randomizer said, 2 is a direct sequel. The first game is about humanity's discovery of Installation 04 (or Alpha Halo), and the second game greatly expands the war from both sides and deals with a lot of the conflicts that directly lead into Halo 3.

I'm almost envious of you, getting to play the games for the first time when the MCC comes out. Sure, you already know what happens in 3 and 4, but playing them in chronological order is going to make the experience all the more rewarding.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Aug 21, 2014, 01:24:48 PM
Quote from: Nightlord on Aug 20, 2014, 09:52:02 PM
Are you me?
Aside from the rankings I agree with pretty much everything you said.

You are me...

and I am you
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 21, 2014, 02:37:11 PM
I haven't been following the ongoing comic series (I'll probably give it a go when it gets collected), but I just watched this video that talks about a preview of the upcoming issue. It obviously has some pretty big spoilers, so you've been warned, but it looks like there are some pretty insane things going on that could potentially tie into Halo 5: Guardians.

Spoiler
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYxc2pvbK7Q#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYxc2pvbK7Q#ws)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 21, 2014, 03:22:31 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 21, 2014, 12:02:34 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Aug 21, 2014, 11:47:31 AM
I've never played Halo:CE or 2. Does 2 take place before CE?

Like Randomizer said, 2 is a direct sequel. The first game is about humanity's discovery of Installation 04 (or Alpha Halo), and the second game greatly expands the war from both sides and deals with a lot of the conflicts that directly lead into Halo 3.

I'm almost envious of you, getting to play the games for the first time when the MCC comes out. Sure, you already know what happens in 3 and 4, but playing them in chronological order is going to make the experience all the more rewarding.

Yeah, it's going to be awesome.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 23, 2014, 03:44:36 PM
Quote from: Vakarian on Aug 21, 2014, 11:47:31 AM
I've never played Halo:CE or 2. Does 2 take place before CE?

The order to fully understand the first two games series of events would be
Halo: CE, Halo: First Strike (novel) then Halo 2

The novel just fills in some things like the Master Chief and Johnson getting back to earth and some of the events that happened after reach regarding the other Spartans.

If you want to get really technical though you would play Halo ODST immediately after the Zanzibar mission from Halo 2. ODST takes place in the length of time Master Chief was on Delta Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Aug 23, 2014, 03:46:46 PM
I think for a first playthrough, release order is best.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 23, 2014, 05:47:27 PM
I've played 3, ODST, Reach, 4 and Spartan Assault. Everybody says that Halo 2's multiplayer was shit hot, so looking forward to playing that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 24, 2014, 01:30:46 PM
If at all possible, I'd recommend giving Reach another go before you jump into CE for the first time. The way the ending of Reach ties into CE is pretty fantastic, and it might give some added weight to the opening events in the first game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 24, 2014, 01:39:39 PM
Believe me man, Reach is my favourite Halo game. I absolutely loved that game. Also remember on the second last mission, "Pillar of Autumn" you can hold left or right on the D-Pad and you can see Chief in his cryotube during one of the cutscenes. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 24, 2014, 01:41:46 PM
Good, good. Those last couple levels become even more powerful when you know exactly what's coming. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vakarian on Aug 24, 2014, 01:44:01 PM
I know its called the "Master Chief Collection" and all, but damn, I wish Reach was in there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 24, 2014, 02:22:08 PM
Reach is the bomb. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 24, 2014, 03:26:20 PM
Awh yeah. 8)

Shas, did you ever end up playing Halo 4?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Aug 24, 2014, 07:27:49 PM
I'm so happy...

Spoiler
(https://s3cmsassets.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/games/halo-2-anniversary/Screenshots/full-size/gamescom-2014-halo-2-anniversary-first-person-delta-halo-red-and-blue-8479636fe42844f48ac73ccdc80f2fa1.jpg)
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Spoiler
(https://s3cmsassets.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/games/halo-2-anniversary/Screenshots/full-size/gamescom-2014-halo-2-anniversary-delta-halo-honor-guard-3645d93058d6474a8ec76223ec3c3bd9.jpg)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 24, 2014, 09:14:08 PM
I enjoyed Reach, and I loved how the end connected as a prelude to Halo: CE so much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 24, 2014, 09:16:36 PM
Quote from: Mr. Runner on Aug 24, 2014, 07:27:49 PM
I'm so happy...

Spoiler
(https://s3cmsassets.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/games/halo-2-anniversary/Screenshots/full-size/gamescom-2014-halo-2-anniversary-first-person-delta-halo-red-and-blue-8479636fe42844f48ac73ccdc80f2fa1.jpg)
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Spoiler
(https://s3cmsassets.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/games/halo-2-anniversary/Screenshots/full-size/gamescom-2014-halo-2-anniversary-delta-halo-honor-guard-3645d93058d6474a8ec76223ec3c3bd9.jpg)
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Nice. :) Are those from the actual Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer or the additional remade multiplayer with new features that also comes on The Master Chief Collection?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Aug 24, 2014, 10:15:38 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 24, 2014, 09:16:36 PM
Nice. :) Are those from the actual Halo 2: Anniversary multiplayer or the additional remade multiplayer with new features that also comes on The Master Chief Collection?

Both pics are from the campaign, but I'm pretty sure that this is what we will see across all sections of the game. These are the current and hopefully final models for H2A- they used to be the Halo 4 versions.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 25, 2014, 02:20:07 AM
So am I the only one that's just f**king ecstatic that they went back to the original elite designs instead of the crappy H4 ones?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 25, 2014, 04:45:14 AM
Finished up reading Halo: Cryptum. I initially read this not too long after it was released, but I never did get around to reading the sequels and, in the time since, had forgotten a lot of the details. Now with it fresh in my mind I'm ready to jump into Primordium.

Gotta say, I really loved Cryptum. It's vastly different than the earlier Halo novels, but it tackled material that I never thought I would see fleshed out in such a way; there are so many ways that a story in this era could have been done poorly, but with Cryptum Greg Bear and the folks at 343 were able to craft the beginning of a tale that feels absolutely essential to the Halo universe's overall mythology.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 25, 2014, 06:13:54 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 25, 2014, 02:20:07 AM
So am I the only one that's just f**king ecstatic that they went back to the original elite designs instead of the crappy H4 ones?

  No you're not . I think they fit in with Halo 4 , but with The Master Chief Collection....no,just no .

  This also made me wonder why the Elites changed their armor between H3 - H4 . What made this change? The fact that the Covenant was destroyed ?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Aug 25, 2014, 08:30:17 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Aug 25, 2014, 06:13:54 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 25, 2014, 02:20:07 AM
So am I the only one that's just f**king ecstatic that they went back to the original elite designs instead of the crappy H4 ones?

  No you're not . I think they fit in with Halo 4 , but with The Master Chief Collection....no,just no .

  This also made me wonder why the Elites changed their armor between H3 - H4 . What made this change? The fact that the Covenant was destroyed ?

It is brilliant that they've gone for these designs!

The reason -if my memory serves me right- was for a more realistic appearance. Their armour was supposed to be much older than the ones we normally see; Pre-Covenant Sangheili Combat Harness- though the Forward Unto Dawn movie contradicts this.   
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 25, 2014, 02:08:28 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 25, 2014, 02:20:07 AM
So am I the only one that's just f**king ecstatic that they went back to the original elite designs instead of the crappy H4 ones?
Were there rumors floating around that they weren't going to stick to the original design in H2A?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Aug 26, 2014, 12:36:32 AM
Quote from: Mr. Runner on Aug 24, 2014, 07:27:49 PM
I'm so happy...

Spoiler
(https://s3cmsassets.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/games/halo-2-anniversary/Screenshots/full-size/gamescom-2014-halo-2-anniversary-first-person-delta-halo-red-and-blue-8479636fe42844f48ac73ccdc80f2fa1.jpg)
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Spoiler
(https://s3cmsassets.blob.core.windows.net/media/Default/games/halo-2-anniversary/Screenshots/full-size/gamescom-2014-halo-2-anniversary-delta-halo-honor-guard-3645d93058d6474a8ec76223ec3c3bd9.jpg)
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God, how I wish more HD remakes redid the graphics like these Halo anniversary games are doing instead of just upping the resolution...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 26, 2014, 04:20:38 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Aug 25, 2014, 02:08:28 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 25, 2014, 02:20:07 AM
So am I the only one that's just f**king ecstatic that they went back to the original elite designs instead of the crappy H4 ones?
Were there rumors floating around that they weren't going to stick to the original design in H2A?

In the very early anniversary footage from the Cairo you can barely make out that the elites being used where the H4 elite minor's.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Aug 29, 2014, 10:23:49 PM
Master Chief and Cortana do the ALS ice bucket challenge.

http://vimeo.com/104153198 (http://vimeo.com/104153198)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 30, 2014, 09:46:40 PM
Ha, that was great. :D

Not to be one of those assholes that digs into charity things to see subliminal advertising and marketing stuff that isn't really there, but I thought it was interesting that Marty O'Donnell was challenged. I wonder what his relationship with 343i is like after the whole Bungie thing?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 02, 2014, 03:28:04 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 24, 2014, 03:26:20 PMShas, did you ever end up playing Halo 4?

Sorry for the somewhat late reply, but yes, I did play through it with a friend. It's pretty good. A very nice expansion on the mythology and a heartfelt ending. Still, I don't care much for the opponents in this (Prometheans) and there's just something about it which I can't put my finger on that I do not like. Maybe it's just the multiplayer annoying me, who knows. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Sep 02, 2014, 06:05:11 AM
I think it if had just been the prometheans it would've been annoying, as it stands though I liked the changeup fighting them over whatever the new covenant was. 


Reach is still da best doe. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Sep 02, 2014, 10:11:58 AM
Quote from: Kimarhi on Sep 02, 2014, 06:05:11 AM
I think it if had just been the prometheans it would've been annoying, as it stands though I liked the changeup fighting them over whatever the new covenant was. 


Reach is still da best doe.

It was a nice toss up, getting to kick Promethean and Covenant Remnant ass in that one big barfight that leads up to the Ur-Didact.

I liked Reach- but was put off multiplayer by too many custom Forge World maps in MM and not getting the choice of being a Sangheili fulltime.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Sep 02, 2014, 06:39:40 PM
I hate the Prometheans, passionately. I don't like anything about their designs and the dogs and floating guys where very annoying.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 07, 2014, 07:28:19 AM
   Welcome to Reach heaven !

   God  , this is probably the biggest Halo fan I've ever seen .  :laugh:

  (https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/10641296_1534878993395527_1058637698169318584_n.jpg?oh=49bed2ef08b54d92938c603477bc5621&oe=54D14238&__gda__=1419696384_5bb69d810c000024b5ed4be871472be6)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 01:24:52 PM
Needs more Halo Wars ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2014, 01:44:16 PM
There's a distinct lack of the old Joyride Studios Halo figures.

3/10
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Sep 07, 2014, 02:01:59 PM
No Halo console and no Halo controllers. 1/100 would not bang
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 07, 2014, 04:47:16 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 07, 2014, 01:24:52 PM
Needs more Halo Wars ;)

  Why did I not see this? :-X

Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2014, 01:44:16 PM
There's a distinct lack of the old Joyride Studios Halo figures.

3/10

Quote from: Nightlord on Sep 07, 2014, 02:01:59 PM
No Halo console and no Halo controllers. 1/100 would not bang

Noticed that too ... hope the author will fix it . I've seen some with controllers & a console but they didn't have the Halo 2 MP Pack nor the books ... but it did have Halo Wars ( Nightmare Asylum would be happy with that  ;) ) . Sadly , that was a long time ago .

  Still , from those I've seen , it has the most content in it .

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2014, 03:59:56 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 07, 2014, 07:28:19 AM
   Welcome to Reach heaven !

   God  , this is probably the biggest Halo fan I've ever seen .  :laugh:

  (https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/10641296_1534878993395527_1058637698169318584_n.jpg?oh=49bed2ef08b54d92938c603477bc5621&oe=54D14238&__gda__=1419696384_5bb69d810c000024b5ed4be871472be6)
I actually have more Halo stuff than that guy. >_>
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Sep 08, 2014, 04:21:52 AM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2014, 01:44:16 PM
There's a distinct lack of the old Joyride Studios Halo figures.

3/10

Or even Mcfarlane for that matter, and those used to be inescapable.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 08, 2014, 12:59:06 PM
 Anyone knew about Halo 2600 ?

 
Spoiler
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_2600
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Sep 08, 2014, 05:48:13 PM
I believe it was posted on here before. I only say that because I actually played it and I believe it was because of a link posted on here before.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 10, 2014, 06:06:38 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Sep 08, 2014, 03:59:56 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 07, 2014, 07:28:19 AM
   Welcome to Reach heaven !

   God  , this is probably the biggest Halo fan I've ever seen .  :laugh:

  (https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/10641296_1534878993395527_1058637698169318584_n.jpg?oh=49bed2ef08b54d92938c603477bc5621&oe=54D14238&__gda__=1419696384_5bb69d810c000024b5ed4be871472be6)

I actually have more Halo stuff than that guy. >_>

Pics or it didn't happen. ;) ;D

That Reach statue though. I want it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 10, 2014, 08:10:09 AM
I just read the most recent 2 issues of the Halo comic - wow. Loved them. Can't wait to see them move forward.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Sep 12, 2014, 12:17:40 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 07, 2014, 07:28:19 AM
   Welcome to Reach heaven !

   God  , this is probably the biggest Halo fan I've ever seen .  :laugh:

  (https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/p720x720/10641296_1534878993395527_1058637698169318584_n.jpg?oh=49bed2ef08b54d92938c603477bc5621&oe=54D14238&__gda__=1419696384_5bb69d810c000024b5ed4be871472be6)

Hey, I've got that Noble Team statue, the Reach slim console, the strategy guide with Kat on it, Halowars limited edion, Halo 3 limited edition, three normal copies of Halo3 and the strategty guide, Halo 3: ODST and its controller, Halo 4 Halo 1, 2 and Anniversary. 

And soon too be the crown jewel of it all...The Master Chief limited edition- not that Super edition with the Chief statue- WHY NO ARBITER EDITON?! 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 12, 2014, 10:26:14 AM
 Hell yes  :D ! Also , did 343i showed some gameplay or screenshots of Arbiter's missions in H2A? I'm excited about those  :) .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Sep 12, 2014, 11:26:50 AM
Not yet, but there has been some footage of Thel in the cinematic trailer and a gorgeous picture of his face which I'm using as a desktop screen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Sep 17, 2014, 09:49:38 PM
Zanzibar!!! Halo 3 still looks great. I'm so excited that I might start hyperventilating!

http://youtu.be/EkuEVjnT6W8 (http://youtu.be/EkuEVjnT6W8)


P.S: forgot to say GUNGOOSE!!!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Sep 18, 2014, 11:24:39 PM
Don't know if this is legit...but take a looksee.


http://teambeyond.net/halo-the-master-chief-collection-customization/ (http://teambeyond.net/halo-the-master-chief-collection-customization/)

I see both Sangheili and Spartan customisation for Halo 2!

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fteambeyond.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F08%2FHalo-2-Anniversary-Multiplayer-Elite-Armor.jpg&hash=26ad007cad922e21780fcb0ced6f27d805b6737e)

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fteambeyond.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F08%2FHalo-2-Anniversary-Multiplayer-Spartan-Armor.jpg&hash=9b4b52449cc64a18e5dd23f5d5fc3979d0592531)


EDIT: It is legit!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Sep 19, 2014, 02:04:54 AM
So they did away with the space diaper in H2A's multiplayer...basically H4 deisngs all around for the MP it looks like :-\

I've been playing invasion on Reach for the past week and I don't know why it wasn't in H4 (regardless of the infinity reasoning)
I hope it comes back in some form in H2A or H5
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Sep 19, 2014, 09:11:19 AM
I don't see why not, they've already added new modes including that Gungoose flag mode and infection from Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 22, 2014, 06:54:36 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 07, 2014, 07:28:19 AM
  God  , this is probably the biggest Halo fan I've ever seen .  :laugh:

Quote from: Deathbearer on Sep 07, 2014, 01:44:16 PM
There's a distinct lack of the old Joyride Studios Halo figures.

3/10

Found a new one .

  Are these enough?

(https://scontent-b-cdg.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/p180x540/10262094_1539983892885037_1765533237710462376_n.jpg?oh=f2bc8df7268c2b72726307d981571295&oe=5488AA8F)

Also , here are some more :

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 14, 2014, 07:30:15 PM
Master Chief IS The Main Protagonist In HALO 5: GUARDIANS; Not Agent Locke

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/TheSewer/news/?a=109257 (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/TheSewer/news/?a=109257)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 15, 2014, 04:34:18 AM
I thought that was a given.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2014, 04:36:30 AM
Would be cool if Locke played a Halo 2 Arbiter sized role, though. Curious to see how the game is structured, in that regard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Oct 15, 2014, 04:51:57 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 15, 2014, 04:36:30 AM
Would be cool if Locke played a Halo 2 Arbiter sized role, though. Curious to see how the game is structured, in that regard.


I was hoping for a few levels as Thel- this is what disappinted me about Halo 3. He was too good a character to be sidelined to AI buddy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 15, 2014, 05:27:42 PM
Co-op lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 17, 2014, 03:29:03 PM
Quote343 also revealed that it will issue a 20GB content update alongside The Master Chief Collection at launch. Campaign mode will be playable off the disc as the update installs, but the studio elected to offload multiplayer and some other features in order to ship with a single Blu-ray disc.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/479025/halo-the-master-chief-collection-uk-release-moved-up/ (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/479025/halo-the-master-chief-collection-uk-release-moved-up/)

I think this is the biggest day one patch of all time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Oct 17, 2014, 11:44:19 PM
So happy it launches the same day as the States in the UK.  :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 18, 2014, 10:37:28 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.xbox.com%2F%7E%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2Fmedia%2520assets%2Fother%2520games%2Fhalo%2520spartan%2520strike%2Fhalo_spartanstrike_keyart_horizontal_rgb_final.jpg%3Fh%3D349%26amp%3Bw%3D620&hash=8b9690f9a21a15227ef8400ab7be536038cd3518)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZD8b2MNOF4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZD8b2MNOF4)

QuoteSet during the events of Halo 2, Halo: Spartan Strike tells a new chapter in the Halo universe. You play as a Spartan in a real-world, classified ONI simulation that starts on New Mombasa in 2552 and will take you through jungles, cities and more. Using your Spartan skills, an all-new arsenal of weapons, abilities and vehicles, including the iconic Warthog, you must lead UNSC troops through 30 challenging missions and prevent Earth from being overtaken by hordes of Covenant and Promethean enemies.

Still haven't bothered with Spartan Assault, but I guess we're getting one of these things to tie in with every big game release?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Oct 18, 2014, 10:52:20 PM
Looks like a real time strategy game, but I suppose it's a kind of Shooter game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 18, 2014, 10:56:02 PM
It's an overhead twin stick shooter, like Spartan Assault. Move with the left stick, shoot with the right.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 19, 2014, 06:12:17 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 18, 2014, 10:37:28 PM

QuoteSet during the events of Halo 2, Halo: Spartan Strike tells a new chapter in the Halo universe. You play as a Spartan in a real-world, classified ONI simulation that starts on New Mombasa in 2552 and will take you through jungles, cities and more. Using your Spartan skills, an all-new arsenal of weapons, abilities and vehicles, including the iconic Warthog, you must lead UNSC troops through 30 challenging missions and prevent Earth from being overtaken by hordes of Covenant and Promethean enemies.


What the f*ck are the Prometheans doing in New Mombassa ? It makes no sense .  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 19, 2014, 06:28:49 AM
That caught my eye as well, I may not be as big a fan as others but I know for certain that the Prometheans never showed up on the grid until Halo 4. Them being in a game set during the events of Halo 2 in which they are in this simulator you play in is... astonishing foresight?

I wonder how the people who created the simulator that is used during Halo 2 feel by the time Halo 4 is in motion and humanity finds a very real enemy with such striking resemblance to what is in the simulator created prior to knowing Prometheans were actually a real thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 19, 2014, 06:37:06 AM
It says "ONI Simulation" so I don't think the prometheans are actually on earth.
Spartan Assault sucked imo, and I doubt they're considered cannon to the main series
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 19, 2014, 07:28:24 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Oct 19, 2014, 06:28:49 AM
I wonder how the people who created the simulator that is used during Halo 2 feel by the time Halo 4 is in motion and humanity finds a very real enemy with such striking resemblance to what is in the simulator created prior to knowing Prometheans were actually a real thing.

Too much of a coincidence , eh?

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 19, 2014, 06:37:06 AM
It says "ONI Simulation" so I don't think the prometheans are actually on earth.
Spartan Assault sucked imo, and I doubt they're considered cannon to the main series

Of course they aren't canon , they're just in there , trying to force their way with the main series . I mean , look at what "stories" they come up with .
  It says it's set during the events of Halo 2 , but why is that in the picture a Spartan IV? MC was the only Spartan and he was a Spartan II ( maybe by the time The Prophet of Regret was in New Mombasa maybe there were Spartan III's created but we don't have any proof of that, I don't know , but they certainly weren't Spartan IV's ) .
  Look at the upper-left corner of the image , is that the Covenant Carrier the Prophet of Regret was on? If it's set during Halo 2, I'd say it is . And I don't think he was eating popcorn and watching this simulation . Are they doing a simulation when there's a freaking war inside the city?  :laugh:

  I would say the Covenant Carrier was a part of the simulation and it was simulating what happened in H2 , but how could they simulate such an enormous space ?
  I'll stop here . I can't digest this shit anymore .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 20, 2014, 02:26:45 AM
I'm actually in the middle of reading Ghosts of Onyx so I can't speak on if there where any Spartan III's present during the battle of earth, but I know Master Chief isn't the only one alive at that point in the story.
The Spartan II's that are alive during the battle for earth include
John
Fred
Kelly
Linda
and Black team (4 Spartans)

Black team isn't mentioned in anything besides their comic, but Fred, Kelly and Linda did see action on earth.

I'm only bringing up Black Team because they're in the Halo: Escalation comics that bridge the gap between H4 and H5. They're in it (briefly sadly) along with John, Linda, Fed and Kelly
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 20, 2014, 02:29:34 AM
The main action of GoO takes place around the same time as Halo 2, if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 20, 2014, 02:39:56 AM
Yeah. Fred, Linda, and Will were wrecking shit up in the Americas as John was in and around Mombasa. Then Hood called them out to Onyx.

Also, Kurt was on Onyx at that time. And Naomi was... somewhere. And there's probably others.

Point is, plenty o' Spartan IIs still alive when H2 happens. Pretty sure there were no IIIs on Earth, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 20, 2014, 02:41:44 AM
Well, Jun made it off Reach and was around somewhere. Pretty sure he popped up in a recent comic as a recruiter.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 20, 2014, 02:43:16 AM
I suppose he could have been back on Earth during H2, but seems unlikely. Spartan IIIs were still very hush-hush at that point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 20, 2014, 02:44:31 AM
True. Though with him outfitted in MJOLNIR armor, he could have essentially been passed off as an II to anyone unaware.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 20, 2014, 06:37:07 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 20, 2014, 02:26:45 AM
I'm actually in the middle of reading Ghosts of Onyx so I can't speak on if there where any Spartan III's present during the battle of earth, but I know Master Chief isn't the only one alive at that point in the story.
The Spartan II's that are alive during the battle for earth include
John
Fred
Kelly
Linda
and Black team (4 Spartans)

Black team isn't mentioned in anything besides their comic, but Fred, Kelly and Linda did see action on earth.

  Forgot about Black Team but wasn't Linda presumed dead and she was taken to the Pillar of Autumn, which was destroyed?

  EDIT : Nevermind , I found out what happened to her plus Kelly & Fred . I'll start reading Ghosts of Onyx now .   :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 20, 2014, 07:27:01 AM
There's also the Spartans on board the Spirit Of Fire from Halo Wars, Douglas, Jerome and Alice. Not sure if that's part of the official time line though since they haven't been reintroduced by 343 in another game, comic or book since they appeared in that game.
I'm hoping that eventually 343 will add (at the very least) Fred, Linda and Kelly into one of the games, either in the main story or even in Spartan Ops.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Oct 20, 2014, 02:43:33 PM
Damn, poor Black Team were slaughtered by Shadow of Sundered Star. So glad he's still alive though and hope he shows up in Guardians.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 20, 2014, 11:15:41 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 20, 2014, 07:27:01 AM
There's also the Spartans on board the Spirit Of Fire from Halo Wars, Douglas, Jerome and Alice. Not sure if that's part of the official time line though since they haven't been reintroduced by 343 in another game, comic or book since they appeared in that game.
I'm hoping that eventually 343 will add (at the very least) Fred, Linda and Kelly into one of the games, either in the main story or even in Spartan Ops.

It's canon. They brought an updated Cyclops into a Halo 4 multilayer map, and a recent comic had the UNSC searching for the SoF.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Oct 20, 2014, 11:53:51 PM
Was there not Flood infesting the Spirit?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 20, 2014, 11:55:20 PM
I dunno, didn't read the comic. But the Legendary ending of HW is a voiceover of Serena saying "Captain wake up, something has happened."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 21, 2014, 07:40:09 AM
apparently there is a single flood infection form on board the SoF, which shouldn't be an issue if everyone has been in cryosleep since the end of Halo Wars.
Considering that Escalation is killing off all the remaining S-II's though I wouldn't be surprised if that single flood form infected the entire ship some how, including Douglas, Jerome and Alice.

Sucks when you think about it, so much potential.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 22, 2014, 05:41:19 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1RKOlA8ghA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1RKOlA8ghA#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMLwqrQtPs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMLwqrQtPs#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUVPoS2-R20#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUVPoS2-R20#ws)

Can't express how excited I am to play the Halo PC maps at 60fps and 1080p, with a controller, and 16 other players (as I knew Halo: CE's multiplayer best with)... going to be insane.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 22, 2014, 02:01:40 PM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 22, 2014, 05:41:19 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1RKOlA8ghA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1RKOlA8ghA#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMLwqrQtPs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMLwqrQtPs#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUVPoS2-R20#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUVPoS2-R20#ws)

Can't express how excited I am to play the Halo PC maps at 60fps and 1080p, with a controller, and 16 other players (as I knew Halo: CE's multiplayer best with)... going to be insane.


Amazing
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Oct 22, 2014, 02:42:22 PM
Can't stand the wait- it's horrible!!!


(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4089/5013052003_d5e1e196e3_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 22, 2014, 04:01:31 PM
 :laugh:

Well , I suppose we'll get the Arbiter in both the MCC and Halo 5 .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Oct 23, 2014, 03:14:21 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 22, 2014, 05:41:19 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1RKOlA8ghA#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1RKOlA8ghA#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMLwqrQtPs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccMLwqrQtPs#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUVPoS2-R20#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUVPoS2-R20#ws)

Can't express how excited I am to play the Halo PC maps at 60fps and 1080p, with a controller, and 16 other players (as I knew Halo: CE's multiplayer best with)... going to be insane.

All the games look really good but for some reason what they showed of Halo 4 really wowed me way more than the Halo 2 Anniversary stuff. At least in terms of graphics. :P It just looked really moody and the bright colors contrasting so well in the shadowed jungle. Love the mood it gave off.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 23, 2014, 08:23:01 AM
I'm still really sort of disappointed that Halo 3 got no touch ups, but looking at that it doesn't really need it :laugh:
As much as I'd have loved to see them rework and boost the graphics on 3 as much as they did to 2 and 1, it would've been way too much work when the alternative was that good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 23, 2014, 04:18:24 PM
I wouldn't be surprised if we got a separate H3 anniversary some time between Halo 5 and 6
I hope they actually consider doing one for Reach and ODST as well
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 25, 2014, 09:56:42 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5nq8x8c0Cc#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5nq8x8c0Cc#ws)

60fps here: http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/10/16/halo-the-master-chief-collections-8-maps-youve-probably-never-played (http://www.ign.com/videos/2014/10/16/halo-the-master-chief-collections-8-maps-youve-probably-never-played)

For those of you who have never played these maps on Halo PC, with 16 players, you're in for a treat. They're some of the best, and watching them now, I really don't think that's just the nostalgia talking - they seem to play excellently within the sandbox.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 25, 2014, 09:59:35 PM
Really want to get this, everything looks so great... Don't think I'm going to have a One in time to get it on release, though.

In fact, if it wasn't for Halo, I'd probably skip the One entirely and get a PS4 instead when it came time for me to finally get a new console.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 25, 2014, 10:14:27 PM
Looks f**king good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Oct 26, 2014, 03:14:02 AM
unf dat framerate

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 25, 2014, 09:59:35 PM
In fact, if it wasn't for Halo, I'd probably skip the One entirely and get a PS4 instead when it came time for me to finally get a new console.

join us na...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cal427eb on Oct 26, 2014, 03:15:20 AM
lol 60fps

f**king plebs
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Oct 26, 2014, 03:20:57 AM
fuk u douchebag
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 28, 2014, 10:47:13 AM
argh. The need to buy an Xbox-One is burning inside me. I thought I could hold out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Oct 28, 2014, 10:59:03 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 28, 2014, 10:47:13 AM
argh. The need to buy an Xbox-One is burning inside me. I thought I could hold out.

Spoiler
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Oct 28, 2014, 12:12:44 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 28, 2014, 10:47:13 AM
argh. The need to buy an Xbox-One is burning inside me. I thought I could hold out.

Wait to see what holiday season price slashes have to offer maybe, that's what I'm doing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 28, 2014, 10:05:03 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J44c4eYySds#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J44c4eYySds#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 29, 2014, 06:51:15 AM
I am going to make so many Predator and Alien maps for game nights ;D
Really looking forward to this forge
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Oct 29, 2014, 08:24:37 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Oct 29, 2014, 08:33:57 PM
Thel! Truth! Gravemind! I'm so happy!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 29, 2014, 09:21:25 PM
Gorgeous. I'm glad they seem to have mostly stayed true to the camera and character movements of the original cutscenes, so they should evoke a similar drama.

Still don't understand why Cortana wears a jumpsuit though...

Also, it looks like they've also done Another Day At The Beach as well, which was cool of them. Guess it'll be included as a piece of Bonus Material, since it can't really be interwoven with the gameplay breaks.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Oct 29, 2014, 11:28:20 PM
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2014/10/29/test-chamber-halo-the-master-chief-collection.aspx (http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2014/10/29/test-chamber-halo-the-master-chief-collection.aspx)


Full Gravemind cinematic and partial playthrough of the level.

Loving Gravemind's new look, it gives me the creeps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2014, 11:55:35 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Oct 29, 2014, 08:24:37 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws)

Better than I could have hoped. Looks gorgeous, for the most part. But I still hate the Miranda and Lord Hood redesigns.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 30, 2014, 12:15:59 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2014, 11:55:35 PM
But I still hate the Miranda and Lord Hood redesigns.

I will never be able to get over that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Oct 30, 2014, 12:24:47 AM
as somebody who never played halo 2 I am blissfully unaware of redesigns
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2014, 12:33:03 AM
It's not that Hood and Miranda look bad, they just look nothing like themselves. They're extremely well rendered, they just don't look like the characters I know.

Which is strange, because they seem to have aced Johnson this time around, and he was the strange looking one in CEA.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: King Rathalos on Oct 30, 2014, 12:37:16 AM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Oct 29, 2014, 08:24:37 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws)

creaming
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2014, 01:03:11 AM
The thing that primarily annoys me about Miranda's redesign is that she looks like she's in her mid-50s, whereas in Halo 2 and 3 she looks early 30's at most.

The Gravemind redesign, however, looks f**king terrifying in the right kind of way, though I miss the expressive 'lips'.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Oct 30, 2014, 03:28:38 AM
Looks cool, the prophets especially look great.

The way the light reflects off Chief's armour makes him look like he's made out of plastic at times, brutes are looking way to wookieish and something seems off with the elite heads to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Oct 30, 2014, 04:49:58 AM
Halo 2 Brutes were always Wookieish, Bungie addressed that as a main reason they're shaved in Halo 3 when they made the et tu brute video.
I for one, like everything I'm seeing, some stuff is different, but I'm flexible
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 30, 2014, 07:37:38 AM
 H2A Gravemind and "High Charity" footage .

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Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Oct 29, 2014, 08:24:37 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws)

    So I've finally lost it . I'll be going nuts if I'll have to wait anymore ...

   
Spoiler
Is it just me , or Cortana looks a bit bulkier?
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2014, 08:41:28 AM
It just hit me what the new style reminds me of: Halo 3's Believe diorama monument. Just shinier.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2014, 09:18:52 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 30, 2014, 07:37:38 AM
Spoiler
Is it just me , or Cortana looks a bit bulkier?
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Well, she looks curvier, and her face looks more realistic. I kind of liked the sexy uncanny valley look of her face in Halo 2, though. Halo 4 seemed like the first Halo that was trying to make her look more human and do away with the uncanny valley effect, which seemed more intentional and less of a lack of graphical power to do it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Oct 30, 2014, 11:15:09 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 29, 2014, 11:55:35 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Oct 29, 2014, 08:24:37 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9HNGgPnxw#ws)
Better than I could have hoped. Looks gorgeous, for the most part. But I still hate the Miranda and Lord Hood redesigns.
Amazing footage. :o

I don't mind Miranda's look myself (though she could have looked a bit younger), but Hood needs more Pearlman.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 30, 2014, 01:40:22 PM
Cortana looks hilarious in that picture.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 30, 2014, 05:44:29 PM
It looks like they did away with the Reach inspired armor for the marines, which I'm kind of disappointed about because I thought the Reach armor was the best looking.
It does look like they decided to go with marine armor more inspired by the Halo Wars cinematic, at least from what little
I could see in the game play footage. I don't think thats a bad thing though because the HW armor was pretty cool
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Oct 31, 2014, 06:20:03 AM
Quote from: Space Sweeper on Oct 30, 2014, 01:03:11 AM
The thing that primarily annoys me about Miranda's redesign is that she looks like she's in her mid-50s, whereas in Halo 2 and 3 she looks early 30's at most.

She was 27 as of Halo 2 taking place.

Yeah, she looks too old.

Also, there's something off with that hair...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 31, 2014, 08:04:21 AM
 I noticed some people were unhappy with H2 because it was confusing ( not knowing what happened to Chief and why he jumped off the Dreadnought ) and they came up with the idea that 343 would make a short , final level to H2A where you are aboard the Dreadnought and you find Truth . What do you think about this idea ?
Sounds like a great idea but I don't want it to happen . The original ending was too epic & I don't want 343 to screw this up . They'd rather do a director's cut with all the content that was deleted .

   
Spoiler
Don't know if this was already known , but Halo 2 Anniversary will run at 720p due to the original & remastered graphics engine running simultaneously .
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Oct 31, 2014, 01:54:40 PM
Here be the documentary:

http://video.xbox.com/movie/remaking-the-legend-%E2%80%93-halo-2-anniversary/30b99908-0100-11db-89ca-0019b92a3933 (http://video.xbox.com/movie/remaking-the-legend-%E2%80%93-halo-2-anniversary/30b99908-0100-11db-89ca-0019b92a3933)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 01, 2014, 08:17:14 AM
 Seems like Blur will be bringing back the Half-Naked Man Easter Egg .  :laugh:

  Back in Halo 2 , you had to load the "Gravemind" level on Legendary and this was on the opening cutscene :

  (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fteambeyond.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F10%2FHalo-2-Jason-Jones.png&hash=5d05bf04e5ac479518be5ec5eb6faa5b4880a254)

  Now in Halo 2 Anniversary :

  (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fteambeyond.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F10%2FHalo-2-Anniversary-Frankie.png&hash=348d3ad525e669d419461caec66b22d17c911209)

  (https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fteambeyond.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F10%2FHalo-2-Anniversary-Frankie-2.png&hash=a91abfa2452b72c80c828d44d9b1abd1e7b0d39d)

   EDIT : He's Frank O' Connor , 343i Development Director .
 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 01, 2014, 08:20:02 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-OS5YaRcPdZo%2FUHf4BCd1ubI%2FAAAAAAAAE_I%2F-jxmGjL0uSk%2Fs1600%2Fbeamish2.JPG&hash=d7ae6b16cd83d3b32efd74077022a310dcdf19a5)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 02, 2014, 01:17:58 AM
Didn't really get to talk about it with any of the folks in this thread, but what did you guys think of the new Nightfall trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe5iGKfl_ws)?

My thoughts:

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 23, 2014, 04:07:27 PM
It doesn't look bad, but... it doesn't look like Halo either. :-\ The tint isn't working for me, and while a lot of the props look straight out of the games, something about the tone and the set design just feels really off. I'm really hoping for the best (story is quite intriguing), but I'm not totally feeling it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Nov 02, 2014, 06:21:50 AM
I think Nightfall looks interesting enough, but the tone is a bit off and it looks (visually) a lot like Prometheus.
My biggest problem with Nightfall is the scale of the assault rifles is absurd. The DMR scale looks right, but the assault rifles look comically over scale
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 04, 2014, 12:22:07 PM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Oct 28, 2014, 12:12:44 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 28, 2014, 10:47:13 AM
argh. The need to buy an Xbox-One is burning inside me. I thought I could hold out.

Wait to see what holiday season price slashes have to offer maybe, that's what I'm doing.

I think I will. I'm going to try and save some pennies aside for one. I'm going to need one for Halo 5 anyway.  ;D

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 30, 2014, 12:33:03 AM
It's not that Hood and Miranda look bad, they just look nothing like themselves. They're extremely well rendered, they just don't look like the characters I know.

Perhaps they couldn't get the actors in to scan? Either way, that change doesn't bother me too much. It looks far too gorgeous. I really wish they'd just do a full CGI movie.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: ShadowPred on Nov 04, 2014, 02:58:20 PM
It's not that they couldn't get the actors to scan, they just decided to use the mocap actors faces as they did their performance of these CG scenes done by BLUR
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 05, 2014, 09:51:20 AM
 Halo 5 Cutscene screenshots :

  (https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10500542_811579235559039_7409320850183249477_n.jpg?oh=d83a85f0c39c55fdc7d9349bd3d35c0f&oe=54F4A25A)

  (https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10622845_811579405559022_56789765584388327_n.jpg?oh=5881429034a592f58537ec4294dc3e73&oe=54DF8715)

  (https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/553248_811579682225661_461211668030969728_n.jpg?oh=33234de4f9000484238e80d707eb8dc3&oe=54E9E090&__gda__=1423078683_5a6ff835eb647e12925481f5d0a1f6b2)

  (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10609491_811579542225675_744242000804531027_n.jpg?oh=17cb321c8ba469cfb4c2a0a94a5b31bb&oe=54F1BEB3&__gda__=1424606678_99d2e8fb90d6002973b99de7e102bd9c)

  All I can figure out of this is they're talking about the MC (Demon) . And the Elite Locke is talking to...is he actually the Arbiter ?

  I think there was a whole video out of this cutscene but I didn't find it .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Nov 05, 2014, 12:56:23 PM
Thel looks boss in those screens. And they kept his design true to what he wore in Escalation.  :-*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 05, 2014, 01:14:47 PM
Whoa, great!

Is it actually Halo 5 though, or part of the new CGI into/epilogue set to be included with H2A?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Nov 05, 2014, 04:37:15 PM
I saw the cinimatic but it was taken down shortly after.
It begins with one of the H4 style covenant drop ships (the only time I remember seeing it was in the last spartan ops mission)
Locke is inside and there is an Elite with yellow and red armor telling him that he doesn't trust him even though the Arbiter does.
The Arbiter then approaches them and they have a discussion about trust, and Locke tells the arbiter
"I'm not hunting any Spartan, I'm hunting the Spartan - 117"
The Arbiter apparently has no knowledge of this up until then and the cut scene basically ends there
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 05, 2014, 05:07:19 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Nov 05, 2014, 09:51:20 AM
Halo 5 Cutscene screenshots :

  (https://scontent-b-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10500542_811579235559039_7409320850183249477_n.jpg?oh=d83a85f0c39c55fdc7d9349bd3d35c0f&oe=54F4A25A)

  (https://scontent-a-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10622845_811579405559022_56789765584388327_n.jpg?oh=5881429034a592f58537ec4294dc3e73&oe=54DF8715)

  (https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/553248_811579682225661_461211668030969728_n.jpg?oh=33234de4f9000484238e80d707eb8dc3&oe=54E9E090&__gda__=1423078683_5a6ff835eb647e12925481f5d0a1f6b2)

  (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/s720x720/10609491_811579542225675_744242000804531027_n.jpg?oh=17cb321c8ba469cfb4c2a0a94a5b31bb&oe=54F1BEB3&__gda__=1424606678_99d2e8fb90d6002973b99de7e102bd9c)

  All I can figure out of this is they're talking about the MC (Demon) . And the Elite Locke is talking to...is he actually the Arbiter ?

  I think there was a whole video out of this cutscene but I didn't find it .
Here it is:   http://vid.me/GJg (http://vid.me/GJg)

Ah that sweet, sweet Keith David voice. Don't care for his look, but arby still sounds great.

Worth nothing that hologram is of that forerunner sphinx from the first trailer. Looks like there's more Spartan 4s in the background too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 05, 2014, 05:58:28 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 05, 2014, 01:14:47 PM
Whoa, great!

Is it actually Halo 5 though, or part of the new CGI intro/epilogue set to be included with H2A?

The source of the screenshots says they're a part of Halo 5, but in the video Nightlord posted (btw thanks for that ;)) it says it's the prologue to the MCC . I'd say it'll do a good job in both cases .

EDIT : Look up on the video because at some point it pauses and you can see which level is it on . So this cutscene is now officially part of the Halo 2 "The Heretic" level .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 05, 2014, 06:11:39 PM
Nooooo! I wanted to know.

I'm digging the Arbiter's look. Very regal. Argh. My Halo bones are twitching so much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Nov 05, 2014, 11:37:46 PM
I need it now, my life has slowed down to a mundane crawl without it. It's tearing my psyche apart.  ;)


(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi563.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fss75%2Fpasher71%2Fevildead2inthewormhole.gif&hash=2458aaaf783b5208125b47cbc261c3d3ddc73a66)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 06, 2014, 07:20:09 AM
The Arbiter looks... ridiculous, and very out of line with the Halo aesthetic, looking more like some rejected design from Predators. That said, I love that they're going back to the Elites speaking english... sounds so sweet to my ears.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 06, 2014, 07:28:29 AM
  I guess we're going to have these cutscenes w/ Locke and The Arbiter mixed out with the H2A campaign , much like the interrogation room in Call of Duty Black Ops .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 06, 2014, 08:26:31 AM
For those interested in the new book, Broken Circle, there's a PDF preview of the prologue available. I haven't read it yet but here's the link: http://enterprise.supadu.com/images/ckfinder/26/pdfs/Halo/44569-Halo-Broken-Circle-Excerpt-Landing-Page.pdf (http://enterprise.supadu.com/images/ckfinder/26/pdfs/Halo/44569-Halo-Broken-Circle-Excerpt-Landing-Page.pdf)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Nov 06, 2014, 11:57:43 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 06, 2014, 08:26:31 AM
For those interested in the new book, Broken Circle, there's a PDF preview of the prologue available. I haven't read it yet but here's the link: http://enterprise.supadu.com/images/ckfinder/26/pdfs/Halo/44569-Halo-Broken-Circle-Excerpt-Landing-Page.pdf (http://enterprise.supadu.com/images/ckfinder/26/pdfs/Halo/44569-Halo-Broken-Circle-Excerpt-Landing-Page.pdf)


I WANT IT!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 06, 2014, 02:40:56 PM
I've been listening to the original Halo soundtrack and it makes me miss my childhood xD I really need a replay.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 09, 2014, 08:34:34 PM
That SMG in the first video looks like it has a grenade launcher attachment. Also another video not in that link where it looks like a guy with a BR uses ADS. :-\

http://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/2lsfib/more_halo_5_leaks/ (http://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/2lsfib/more_halo_5_leaks/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 10, 2014, 04:57:17 AM
Games with ADS have every weapon with Iron Sights. How would that apply for Covenant weapons and stuff like the Assault Rifle? It's clearly just a zoom redesign with a more natural flow between levels of sight, nothing to get upset about. Hell, they even confirmed descoping was back.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SpaceMarines on Nov 10, 2014, 05:07:58 AM
Could someone tell me what ADS is?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 10, 2014, 05:12:15 AM
Aim down sight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Nov 10, 2014, 08:06:16 PM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimage.noelshack.com%2Ffichiers%2F2014%2F46%2F1415641792-halo-5-guardians-multiplayer-beta-trench-breakout-move-out.jpg&hash=6399573e3eacf64c77530418e9ed109023e2fbae)
I see no grenade launcher on these SMGs
And yeah, people in that link we're talking about it more, it's more of a transition than ADS, like Sweeps said.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 11, 2014, 01:12:38 AM
So tomorrow's going to be my first time missing a Halo launch since I got into the series. Got every game from Wars onward day one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 11, 2014, 02:34:50 AM
Same, though my day-one saga began at three.

Getting Master Chief Collection tonight in two hours!~
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 11, 2014, 02:50:27 AM
Can't wait to hear what you have to say about it Sweeps, especially in regards to what they did with 2.

Hoping I get my hands on an XBOne before the H5 beta.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Wrecktangle on Nov 11, 2014, 02:52:02 AM
Will the updated Halo 2 become available separately? I've got 1, 3 and 4 already and no plans to get an Xbox One.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Nov 11, 2014, 03:06:13 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 11, 2014, 02:50:27 AM
Can't wait to hear what you have to say about it Sweeps, especially in regards to what they did with 2.

Hoping I get my hands on an XBOne before the H5 beta.

When is the beta?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 11, 2014, 03:20:48 AM
Quote from: Wrecktangle on Nov 11, 2014, 02:52:02 AM
Will the updated Halo 2 become available separately? I've got 1, 3 and 4 already and no plans to get an Xbox One.

Don't think there's any plans to do so. They're all on one disc. And even if they did, it'd be exclusive to the One.

Quote from: Crazy Rich on Nov 11, 2014, 03:06:13 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 11, 2014, 02:50:27 AM
Can't wait to hear what you have to say about it Sweeps, especially in regards to what they did with 2.

Hoping I get my hands on an XBOne before the H5 beta.

When is the beta?

Begins late December.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 11, 2014, 08:35:18 AM
http://www.theverge.com/2014/11/11/7186255/hal-5-guardians-preview (http://www.theverge.com/2014/11/11/7186255/hal-5-guardians-preview)

I'm going to be buying a One soon. No doubt about it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 11, 2014, 06:12:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BgZ2m4bReo#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BgZ2m4bReo#ws)

Looks as if Advanced Warfare got a Halo skin, the game is so damn fast now.

Good idea to not allow shield recharge while sprinting, and the smart link seems useless so that's good at least.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F7OgOCzph4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F7OgOCzph4#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SE4jDyQsus#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SE4jDyQsus#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Nov 12, 2014, 04:15:00 AM
I picked it up at midnight yesterday and I've been going through the campaign and I'm blown away by it visually.
Everything looks great and the detail is awesome (like the ID barcode on the marine chest plate)

My only complaint is that the allied AI will get stuck or stay behind at points where they didn't in the original, and then they'll come up to "help" after you've killed everything.
This has happened more than once, but it was most note able as MC on Delta Halo right after you have to get out of the scorpion, all the ODST's and regular marines don't even enter the temple. It was also noticeable on Quarantine Zone as the Arbiter. None of the allied Elites follow you anymore.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 12, 2014, 08:07:55 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 11, 2014, 06:12:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SE4jDyQsus#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SE4jDyQsus#ws)

  The background voices between 0:32-0:38 sounded like stormtroopers to me .  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 13, 2014, 09:20:48 AM
I finally watched the cutscenes for Spartan Ops last night. I'd only done the first block of episodes (5?) before my housemates had moved onto other games and never got chance to play them.

Really enjoyed it. I really can't wait to see where they take the story in Guardians.

I'm going to be re-reading Escalation soon and I'll be ordering Broken Circle at the end of the month too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Nov 15, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
I've had my complaints with the Blur CGI cutscenes so far, aside from them looking gorgeous, mostly due to changes in cinematography or sound editing proving to be less dramatically appealing than the originals, but getting to Sacred Icon last night, they captured and rearranged quite possibly my favorite cutscene, featuring my favorite character dynamics, in absolute perfection:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg2doq0dz38#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg2doq0dz38#ws)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZpsRJt9cBg#noexternalembed-ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZpsRJt9cBg#noexternalembed-ws)

Truth, in Halo 2 (he was absolutely ruined in Halo 3, in my opinion) was one of my favorite Halo characters, if not number one while battling Cortana, R'tas, and The Arbiter, and seeing how Blur captured him and did absolute justice to Michael Wincott's impeccable voice work makes me want to stand up and clap. He's such a malicious, clever, and practical character, and this cutscene displays it perfectly. I also applaud them for how they rendered the Elites, moving away from the movie-monsters of Halo Reach and Halo 4, which I will never stop being appauled with. Hopefully in Halo 5 they move back to the intelligent, cunning, understandable (as in language), and expressive  characters they were in Halo 2 and 3, and that they learned their lesson from doing H2A that there's been something sorely missing in Halo ever since Reach.

Not just the cunning, honorable, and fierce side to the Covenant, but levity in general. While I greatly appreciate efforts on Halo Reach and Halo 4, both games were so dry and devoid of any sort of humor (aside from the lighter stuff between Chief and Cortana in Halo 4, which was masterful in general), that it began to not feel like Halo at all. This is also a problem in the live action material; I liked Forward Unto Dawn initially for being ambitious and having some cool use of practical effects, but it wore thin, lacking any charm or levity that Halo is so well known for... this seems to be a forgotten trait of the series. Playing Halo 2 again, with a (mostly) beautiful remaster, this brings all of this to the forefront, and reminds me why it was the best game in the series, spinning easily the most compelling yarn, and being emotionally resonant and complex in more than one way. Joe Staten took a risk with it, and from some outlets was wrongly criticized, but from reviewers I'm seeing nothing but people commenting on how they're being reminded or even realizing for the first time... Halo 2 tells a really good story. It almost feels disjointed from Halo CE and Halo 3, because it lacks the same simplicity that they did, with the ambitious story of The Arbiter and Truth taking almost the most prominent and memorable place in the spotlight. It's where the meat of the story comes from, making the Chief and the humans feel more like supporting characters in the overall scheme of things.

Halo 2 was pretty brilliant.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.gyazo.com%2F532add6b3be40d40a2ed99c5ae17c53d.png&hash=b621c695a2d3ec2ff5108b62b39f24540f77eaf5)
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.gyazo.com%2F34b3ab91e4b910fbd54d2dd7a8abef5d.png&hash=2fd98389006bb80a5f117c92c7f16c5e3c1aad52)

Let's hope 343 Industries understands why.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Nov 16, 2014, 12:53:36 AM
Quote from: Nightlord on Nov 11, 2014, 06:12:47 PMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F7OgOCzph4#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F7OgOCzph4#ws)
Nice. I'm loving the new design for Miranda and Hood is growing on me as well. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 16, 2014, 01:00:07 AM
This is absolutely badass.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYDklklJYog#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYDklklJYog#ws)



Quote from: Space Sweeper on Nov 15, 2014, 10:50:12 PM
Truth, in Halo 2 (he was absolutely ruined in Halo 3, in my opinion) was one of my favorite Halo characters, if not number one while battling Cortana, R'tas, and The Arbiter, and seeing how Blur captured him and did absolute justice to Michael Wincott's impeccable voice work makes me want to stand up and clap. He's such a malicious, clever, and practical character, and this cutscene displays it perfectly.
It's fair to say whoever did the prophets animations nailed them, of all the things in the redone cutscenes I thought they were the best.
Disagree about 3 ruining Truth.  Without Regret and Mercy to keep him in check I look at it as Truth had his absolute power corrupts absolutely moment.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 17, 2014, 01:13:40 PM
Why haven't they made a CG movie yet?! I've been saying this since Halo Wars!! It looks absolutely stunning and it's making my wanting to hold out on buying an Xbone really hard.  :-\

Think I'm going to have to get the 360 out and redo Halo Anniversary.

So I went out and brought one. Just updating now
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Nov 24, 2014, 08:11:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVvveDVdmSI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVvveDVdmSI#ws)

:laugh: Is it really that bad?

Lord, 2014 has been so shit with so many games being rushed out the door.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Nov 25, 2014, 08:32:42 AM
His complaints are 100% accurate.

I've been a victim of 6 vs 2 or 5 vs 1 matches and sitting and waiting for multiplayer matches.
I'm not terribly pissed off because I bought it for the campaigns, but at the same time I do really enjoy Halo 3 and 4's multiplayer but you can't play 3's because the wait times and 4's multiplayer has been all but completely removed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 25, 2014, 10:09:27 AM
Yeah - I've only really been doing campaign myself too. But when I did attempt to do matchmaking it was a terrible wait. They really need to get this sorted. As strong a single player experience as Halo is, MP is also the massive draw for many people.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 25, 2014, 01:48:58 PM
When I get the MCC it will pretty much be solely for campaign (I'm about done with online gaming at this point, it's just not really me, though I'm sure I'll give it a go), but yeah, from what I've been hearing all of the complaints about it are completely warranted (though I'm sure there are plenty of over-the-top complaints that make the others look bad). On one hand, I get it, it's a ton of content to get working. On the other hand, it shouldn't have been released in a state where it couldn't handle what it was designed to handle.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Dark Blade1 on Nov 25, 2014, 06:38:25 PM
I love playing halo reach it was the only game i played for the xbox 360 until the day came it broke and i have never got a chance to play halo again i try to but their is no way I can get it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Dec 23, 2014, 07:05:03 PM
 http://www.dailydot.com/geek/halo-legos-pillar-of-autumn/?fb=dd (http://www.dailydot.com/geek/halo-legos-pillar-of-autumn/?fb=dd)

Was it worth it?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 23, 2014, 07:12:22 PM
It's badass, that much is certain.

I always wanted the Forward Unto Dawn Megablocks but I wasn't willing to shell out that kinda dollar for it. Was too ridiculous.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Jan 13, 2015, 03:16:38 PM
Anyone else put off the Guardians Beta by its very different control schemes?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: hfeldhaus on Jan 13, 2015, 03:53:09 PM
It took a couple of games but I got used to it. Guardians will be the best halo
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 13, 2015, 04:28:17 PM
You reckon? I haven't had chance to play it - my Xbone is still bricked.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: p1nk81cd on Jan 13, 2015, 05:21:52 PM
How'd you get bricked, Hicks?  :(

EDIT: who else loves the Light Rifle for H5G?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Son Of Kane on Jan 13, 2015, 05:47:42 PM
Quote from: The Other Mr. Runner on Jan 13, 2015, 03:16:38 PM
Anyone else put off the Guardians Beta by its very different control schemes?

Just use Recon or Bumper jumper,

Recon for me personally.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: hfeldhaus on Jan 13, 2015, 09:05:02 PM
Aside for lag issues in been having a ball with it. The new movement model seems fresh and still halo like.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 14, 2015, 08:44:21 AM
Quote from: The Other Mr. Runner on Jan 13, 2015, 05:21:52 PM
How'd you get bricked, Hicks?  :(

Something is wrong with the power. The Xbone wont stay on. I haven't gotten around to registering it and requesting a new PSU yet.

Quote from: hfeldhaus on Jan 13, 2015, 09:05:02 PM
Aside for lag issues in been having a ball with it. The new movement model seems fresh and still halo like.

I'm glad it still feels like Halo. That feeling is at the core of the franchise and any enhancements always give me slight worry as I don't want to deviate too much. But it still needs to evolve. Glad they're managing it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 18, 2015, 02:17:16 PM
So has anyone been keeping up with the books? Last I read was Cryptum, though I would love to finish the Forerunner trilogy and read Broken Circle eventually. Not sure if I want to bother with the Kilo-Five trilogy, based on a lot of the things I've heard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 19, 2015, 11:08:59 AM
I've yet to read Broken Circle but I've read all the others and enjoyed them all. The only Halo novels I haven't liked have been The Flood and Cole Protocol.

The Forerunner trilogy has a completely unique feel to it and is nothing like the others. But if you realize that, you can get on with it. It's a very different kind of scifi, compared to the militaristic Halo of the other ones.

I've not really seen the complaints to do with the Kilo-5 trilogy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Predatorium on Jan 19, 2015, 01:30:00 PM
The story telling method is bad in Halo. Important information is shared over loud gunfire with low voice acting barely audible. Should be more cutscenes or down time moments like in Half Life. If you haven't read the books or researched the back story little is explained to you to inform what's going on. This could work in a more open game like Mass Effect which is an RPG but Halo is a high speed fps. It's funny though because the original Halo was supposed to be more of a RPG game on MAC. It all changed of course but the story remains, a story more suited for RPGs.

The main character Master Chief is the most boring hero character I've ever played as. His one liners are stiff and forced. He brings no emotion to the story whatsoever. The only character that you really care about is Cortana but she's not even a real person. In the early halo games levels are re-used and very repetitive. All games in the series are very linear and very repetitive. The best part of Halo games are the vehicle segments because they tend to be in more open environments and they are fun to control.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 19, 2015, 02:58:16 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 19, 2015, 11:08:59 AM
The Forerunner trilogy has a completely unique feel to it and is nothing like the others. But if you realize that, you can get on with it. It's a very different kind of scifi, compared to the militaristic Halo of the other ones.

Yeah, I loved the style of Cryptum a lot. Just haven't had the chance to read the other two just yet. Did you listen to the audio epilogue to Silentium, by any chance? I know it was hosted on Waypoint on the 360, but it's up on YouTube now.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 19, 2015, 11:08:59 AM
I've not really seen the complaints to do with the Kilo-5 trilogy.

From what I've heard, it's not so much that they're bad (they're not) as it is the way characters are forcibly painted in certain ways by Travis. But I think I'm gonna read them, form my own opinion and see what's up. If nothing else, I'm curious about post-Onyx and really want to catch up with the Arbiter.

I also ordered Broken Circle yesterday, though it's going to be a long time before I get around to reading it.

Quote from: Predatorium on Jan 19, 2015, 01:30:00 PM
The story telling method is bad in Halo.

Eh, that's a matter of opinion and one that I do't happen to agree with. Halo's world and story (and the way those things are portrayed) are incredibly immersive to me.

Quote from: Predatorium on Jan 19, 2015, 01:30:00 PM
Important information is shared over loud gunfire with low voice acting barely audible. Should be more cutscenes or down time moments like in Half Life. If you haven't read the books or researched the back story little is explained to you to inform what's going on. This could work in a more open game like Mass Effect which is an RPG but Halo is a high speed fps.

Again, that's not something I've ever felt. I found the amount of cutscenes to be just right, and the information that they (and in-game story events) portray to be enough for someone who's paying attention to grasp what's going on. My first Halo game was Halo 3, and while a lot of the story was lost on me due to having never played the first two, I was able to understand the general gist of it. When I went back and played the first two I realized just how complex and well executed the games' story is. Maybe there's not as much dialogue as you would like to progress the story, but the game is so visually complex and the narrative is often conveyed through what you're looking at in tandem with whatever exposition has been given to you via dialogue. Halo is clearly a video game, but it has a sort of filmic quality to it in the way that it builds up its world and events.

I never had a problem understanding the games without reading the books. The books don't make the story, they expand on it or focus on events on the side. They help to inform about plot details from the games in advance, but they are in no way required reading for one to appreciate the tapestry woven by the games.

If you are ever looking for any additional detail or information, stop for a second. Slow down. Let the world and the events around you soak in. Halo doesn't have to be (and really isn't)  a "high-speed FPS." It's frantic when it needs to be, but it is also heavy on complex mystery and engaging action, and that's what really defines the series.

And if you're looking for more in-game story that provides background on the game you're currently playing, take more time to slow down, let the world soak in, and seek out the audio/video (depending on the game) terminals, data pads, etc.

Quote from: Predatorium on Jan 19, 2015, 01:30:00 PM
It's funny though because the original Halo was supposed to be more of a RPG game on MAC. It all changed of course but the story remains, a story more suited for RPGs.

I don't think there was ever any intention for Halo to be an RPG. It was originally developed as an RTS, but Bungie realized that they wanted to get closer to the action and changed it to a third-person shooter. Eventually it made the transition from that to an FPS.

Ensemble was developing an RPG at one point, but they closed after the release of Halo Wars and it never came to be.

Quote from: Predatorium on Jan 19, 2015, 01:30:00 PM
The main character Master Chief is the most boring hero character I've ever played as. His one liners are stiff and forced. He brings no emotion to the story whatsoever. The only character that you really care about is Cortana but she's not even a real person.

Well I mean, the Chief isn't exactly the most sociable guy in the universe, and he shouldn't be. I got a god sense of his character from the first three games because of his limited dialogue and stoic persona. He's a man, but he's a biologically altered killing machine. He's clunky sometimes in his words, but he's incredibly fluid without a second thought in his actions. But if there's one thing that grounds him emotionally, narratively, whatever, it's Cortana. The fact that she's not even human is the point. She's the one that draws humanity out of him, and that is expressed in their (clever and heartwarming, in my opinion) banter, and his desire to break all protocol and challenge his superiors (something that the stoic action hero persona of the Chief would seemingly never to) in order to go rescue her. This all becomes the central focus in Halo 4, where their relationship, now dwindling by a thread, becomes the full blown focus. Yes, Chief has to save the world again, but he also has to save her and nobody, not the Didact, not his superiors, not the Covenant, is going to stop him. And yet they do, and it falls on Cortana in her (again, seemingly) final moments to be the one that has to save him. This is all feeding very nicely into a very different sort of story in Halo 5: Guardians. Chief is alone, he seems to be on the run and acting without the approval of the UNSC. At first glance that seems out of character for him, but given everything that has transpired since the first game it's really the only thing that feels natural now. Halo has, once again, evolved.

Quote from: Predatorium on Jan 19, 2015, 01:30:00 PM
In the early halo games levels are re-used and very repetitive. All games in the series are very linear and very repetitive.

Sure, the last few levels of the first game are technically the first few in reverse as Chief races back to where he started, but I never found them to be repetitive. The circumstances are some completely different, thanks in whole to the addition of the Flood. The world and the gameplay feels different enough that I don't actually feel like I'm replaying levels, but rather continuing forward in a way that happens to take me opposite of the direction that I originally came from. Revisiting early locations and seeing just how much has changed in so short a time is like an emotional punch to the gut, and again something that tells the story visually rather than with loads of expository dialogue.

Quote from: Predatorium on Jan 19, 2015, 01:30:00 PM
The best part of Halo games are the vehicle segments because they tend to be in more open environments and they are fun to control.

I can agree with that. I always found the vehicle segments and combat to be incredibly fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Feb 02, 2015, 03:42:45 AM
So... who played the 5 beta? Who liked it? Who hated it?

Me...? I hated it. Put simply, too much CoD, almost no Halo save the name of some weapons that didn't even feel right. I uninstalled after a few games. It really put a sour taste in me. I posted a very carefully worded anti-343i/Halo 5 post on the Halo forums. I received an invite to a series of Halo surveys shortly thereafter. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Feb 02, 2015, 03:56:14 AM
I was not a fan of the Halo 5: Guardians beta.  I much preferred the Halo 3 and Halo Reach betas.  However, I've always played Halo mainly for it's campaign and custom games, so I'm sure I will enjoy the full game no matter what.  I just wish 343 would focus on what made Halo great and stop trying to make it like other games.  Hell, I enjoy Halo 4's mulitplayer for the most part.  I'm not sure what 343i's thought process is for Halo 5; Guardians.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Feb 02, 2015, 07:17:36 AM
My brother and I have been playing since Halo 1 and man, we had so much fun with the beta.
We didn't play nearly as much as we wanted to for a bunch of personal reasons but I enjoyed the movement changes, and had a lot of fun with the new game mode, with one life and a focus on teamwork, it felt like swat on crack.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 10, 2015, 08:29:35 AM
Completely missed the beta because of the bricked X-Box. Really need to try and register on MS' stupid website again.

http://www.spartangames.co.uk/spartan-games-is-to-produce-halo-tabletop-miniatures-games (http://www.spartangames.co.uk/spartan-games-is-to-produce-halo-tabletop-miniatures-games)

Really excited about this announcement.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Feb 10, 2015, 06:52:55 PM
There was a beta?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: coolbreeze on Feb 11, 2015, 03:42:12 AM
Quote from: Crazy Rich on Feb 10, 2015, 06:52:55 PM
There was a beta?

Halo 5 Multiplayer
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Crazy Rich on Feb 11, 2015, 04:01:34 AM
Bummer that I missed it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 27, 2015, 04:50:12 PM
Was going to buy the new book when I noticed this: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-new-blood-announced (https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-new-blood-announced)

Hadn't seen this one before.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 28, 2015, 03:49:24 AM
Ooh, interesting premise.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 02, 2015, 09:59:06 AM
I've ordered both - Broken Circle should be here soon but it'll get added to my ever growing pile. I buy faster than I read atm.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 02, 2015, 01:35:55 PM
I'm in the same boat. I think this summer I'm going to finally buckle down and read the rest of the Halo books. I have them all, even Broken Circle, but Cryptum was the last one I read.

Maybe by the time I'm up to date New Blood will have a physical release. Don't much care for digital media, to be honest. But I'm extremely excited for the premise of this one -- more Buck is a great thing, and I love the idea for the story that the announcement set up. I'm glad it's not a prequel and is taking the character forward in the timeline. Hopefully we get to see some of the rest of the squad as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 02, 2015, 03:29:17 PM
Indeed. I'm the same. I had to suck it up and purchase a Stargate short story over Christmas because it was e-book only. Then it turned out they'll publish them as anthologies every 3 shorts or something.

I just prefer the feel of a book in my hands.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 02, 2015, 03:53:50 PM
I guess the anthology thing makes sense. New Blood is only supposed to be 200 pages, after all. That would make for a pretty slim book.

I wonder if this is a one-off thing, or if the majority of the Halo stories are going to be in this shorter format now? Maybe a combination of standard novels and shorter ones like this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Son Of Kane on Mar 02, 2015, 04:08:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 02, 2015, 03:53:50 PM
I guess the anthology thing makes sense. New Blood is only supposed to be 200 pages, after all. That would make for a pretty slim book.

I wonder if this is a one-off thing, or if the majority of the Halo stories are going to be in this shorter format now? Maybe a combination of standard novels and shorter ones like this.

Have you checked out "Canon Fodder"?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 02, 2015, 04:09:59 PM
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-bam-said-the-lady (https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-bam-said-the-lady)

This?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Son Of Kane on Mar 02, 2015, 04:15:54 PM
Yup.

Also there's a great YT channel called Halo Canon if you're interested in the in-universe lore.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 02, 2015, 09:51:07 PM
Quote from: Son Of Kane on Mar 02, 2015, 04:08:48 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 02, 2015, 03:53:50 PM
I guess the anthology thing makes sense. New Blood is only supposed to be 200 pages, after all. That would make for a pretty slim book.

I wonder if this is a one-off thing, or if the majority of the Halo stories are going to be in this shorter format now? Maybe a combination of standard novels and shorter ones like this.

Have you checked out "Canon Fodder"?

I haven't, but I'll have to do that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 06, 2015, 02:49:14 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Halo-Nightfall-Collectors-Edition-Blu-ray/dp/B00QIZD2DI/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_4_2WMS?ie=UTF8&refRID=0JK2ES5KX04NWHE1QR9B (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Halo-Nightfall-Collectors-Edition-Blu-ray/dp/B00QIZD2DI/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_4_2WMS?ie=UTF8&refRID=0JK2ES5KX04NWHE1QR9B)

Nightfall is available to pre-order.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 12, 2015, 07:41:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4LWSVhcG-c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4LWSVhcG-c#ws)



QuoteHalo: New Blood by New York Times bestselling author Matt Forbeck – a digital-first short novel released on March 2, 2015, ON SALE NOW!

Halo: Hunters in the Dark by New York Times bestselling author Peter David – a full-length novel on sale June 16, 2015

Halo: Saint's Testimony by 343 Industries Franchise Development Director Frank O'Connor – a digital single on sale July 27, 2015

Halo: Last Light by New York Times bestselling author Troy Denning – a full-length novel on sale September 7, 2015

Halo: Shadow of Intent by New York Times bestselling author Joseph Staten – a digital-first novella on sale December 7, 2015! 

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-novel-ideas (https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-novel-ideas)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 13, 2015, 01:41:32 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing Staten back. I loved Contact Harvest.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 13, 2015, 01:55:57 PM
I really hope the digital novellas get compiled into and Evolutions-esque collection at some point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 13, 2015, 02:15:32 PM
Me too. Digital only will kill me.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 20, 2015, 06:21:05 PM
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/11048673_814749028606370_3952931825854937786_o.png)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 21, 2015, 08:42:23 AM
Any idea what it might be about?

EDIT : Cortana is confirmed to be in Halo 5 (physically, flashbacks, we don't know yet) . As good as it would sound , bringing her back so quickly could turn into a mess.

   Locke is also a playable character in the game (not 100%,so there might be a chance to play as the Master Chief) .
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 21, 2015, 01:02:17 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBggoBPDFN0&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBggoBPDFN0&feature=youtu.be)

If I had to guess, the campaign will be split between Locke and the Chief like Halo 2 was with Chief and Thel.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 24, 2015, 11:54:47 PM
I'm with you on that. I wonder what could cause the Chief to go AWOL. Really excited to see it all come together.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 25, 2015, 12:32:57 AM
If I had to guess, Cortana. He's holding her chip in that first trailer, after all.

Could also be something in whatever upgrade the Librarian have him that's allowing him to see things more clearly, for lack of a better expression.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Mar 25, 2015, 12:48:02 AM
I'm looking forward to gamenight. Uncanny is as well. Old school reunion?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 25, 2015, 12:55:55 AM
If I wind up getting a One I'd love to. That's not exactly a certainty at the moment, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 25, 2015, 01:12:40 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 25, 2015, 12:55:55 AM
If I wind up getting a One I'd love to. That's not exactly a certainty at the moment, though.

Dude...You have to! How else you gonna get to play Halo 5?! Twas the only reason - well, the MCC - that I brought mine. xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 25, 2015, 01:36:47 AM
That's exactly why I'm so hesitant... I barely touch my 360, and if I get a One I feel like I'm going to just be spending the money for the one p game. I desperately want it, but I'm not sure if I can justify it just yet. Maybe closer to release.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Vulhala on Mar 25, 2015, 03:32:06 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 25, 2015, 01:36:47 AM
That's exactly why I'm so hesitant... I barely touch my 360, and if I get a One I feel like I'm going to just be spending the money for the one p game. I desperately want it, but I'm not sure if I can justify it just yet. Maybe closer to release.

TBH, the only reason I bought mine was so I could continue playing with my friends after they all upgraded. There are no awesome exclusives for either console yet. Microsoft have the right idea with how they're going about it. The system is upgraded with new features every month, and the online experience is constantly getting better and better.

That said, MCC was awful on release. It's only just playable online this far from launch. I won't be preordering H5 and defo won't be buying it for at least a month or two after release so I know it works. I plan on joining the Masterrace soon anyway. DayZ and CS:GO look too good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 25, 2015, 11:49:38 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 25, 2015, 01:36:47 AM
That's exactly why I'm so hesitant... I barely touch my 360, and if I get a One I feel like I'm going to just be spending the money for the one p game. I desperately want it, but I'm not sure if I can justify it just yet. Maybe closer to release.

I'm too into Halo not to. It's also the reason I brought a 360 and was well worth it in the long run.



I also finished forcing my way through the core of a Star Trek novel I was on and started reading the e-novella, New Blood. I'm only about 4 chapters in but I'm enjoying it. It's first person - which I don't really care for - but I'm getting into it. I can hear Nathan Fillion's voice in my head quite clearly.

There's some terms in there I'm not used to UEG and referring to the rebels as The Front which I can't really recall from the older works.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 25, 2015, 08:40:26 PM
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia (https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-online-closed-beta-launching-in-russia)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 25, 2015, 10:06:44 PM
Not sure if the beta is just in Russia or the entire game is...or why Russia.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Mar 26, 2015, 02:00:28 AM
Mcfarlane announced that Locke's fire team will be the first wave of Halo 5 figures. Sadly though based on the first images it looks like 343 did away with military themed colors, since Locke is Blue/Grey and the other revealed Spartan is Gold/Steel colored. The other's haven't been revealed yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 27, 2015, 09:41:18 AM
http://www.halopedia.org/Hunt_the_Truth (http://www.halopedia.org/Hunt_the_Truth)

New campaign for H5G
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 27, 2015, 02:28:46 PM
I borrowed Nightfall from a friend last night. Gonna watch it this weekend. I'm not particularly excited about it (everything I've heard has ranged from bad to OK, nothing great), but I'm curious enough to see it. My friend said that overall he didn't care for the story, thought the element thing was dumb, and hated the Yohnet, but he was very fond of Locke, the Hunter worm thing, and a new type of dropship that was introduced in the series.

I've said it before, but I really do feel like Halo has been severely misrepresented in its live action portrayals (even though I love what Blomkamp did with Landfall and quite liked Forward Unto Dawn). I will be watching this more out of commitment to the series and for the things that I've been hearing were good and/or relevant for the future more than out of any real interest for this on its own as a self contained story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 27, 2015, 02:37:55 PM
I think it serves more to setup Locke than anything else, I think. I enjoyed it, it was okay but nothing special. Tonally, it's not the humorous Halo you're used to but instead takes on a serious angle with some typical Halo themes. Equality and human survival prime of all.

I'll be picking this up tonight if Tesco's has the fancy pants Blu-ray in. Otherwise I'll get it Saturday for another viewing.

I finished reading New Blood last night - the feels.  :-\ Was a very good novella and it felt spot on. He had Buck/Fillion's voice down right. I recommend it - especially if you enjoyed ODST.

Also finished rewatching Nightfall earlier. I still stand by it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 30, 2015, 09:51:10 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht7pwc_LIrc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht7pwc_LIrc)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCZWQSjEv-o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCZWQSjEv-o)

Curious and curiouser.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 30, 2015, 06:59:22 PM
That's it. You got me Microsoft, I'll buy an Xbox One this year. All this mystery is killing me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Mar 30, 2015, 10:05:51 PM
Locke seems to have lost it a little bit where as Chief seems to be the most level headed we've seen him since Halo 3
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 30, 2015, 11:28:00 PM
Whatever Chief did, it must have really pissed Locke off.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 31, 2015, 12:10:18 AM
I say ONI is behind it, in order to enforce fear and maintain activity in the military industrial combat- including the production of Spartan VI Program. Jet fuel can't melt steel beams, but plasma burns can...

Master Chief is a one-man scapegoat, a case reinforced by the defection and treason of Doctor Halsey.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 31, 2015, 12:50:20 AM
Behind his treason? How so?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2015, 01:01:37 AM
More so behind Locke's hunting of the Chief, I'd say. ONI still wants a war, Chief clearly wants something else. Him leaving on his own, combined with Halsey's recent defection, is enough of an excuse for ONI to paint a giant target on his head and reap whatever benifits they are able to farm out of the situation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 31, 2015, 01:04:04 AM
Nightfall paints Locke as a much more noble man than that though. I think it'd have to be something with much more weight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2015, 01:08:24 AM
Haven't finished Nightfall yet, but ONI does as ONI does. They could potentially cloud Locke's mind and make him believe what they want him to believe. And technically Chief himself seems to be defecting as well, even if his intentions are noble.

All I know is that this whole thing is incredibly interesting. I cannot wait for E3, as that's when we're bound to learn more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 31, 2015, 01:17:11 AM
Thing is Locke isn't ONI in the game. Or he shouldn't be. The Spartan 4s are there own branch now, not under their jurisdiction. Of course, old royalties and that. I just think there's something massive at play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2015, 01:20:21 AM
Well, in the original art he had an ONI logo on his chest:
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqUo0PqIAAApR55.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 31, 2015, 01:27:14 AM
Touche. Hmmm. There must be more at play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2015, 01:39:14 AM
Gotta remember that there's some sort of angle that he's playing with the Arbiter as well. In the H2A trailer from last year's E3 Locke is reporting to the Arbiter for information, but isn't ONI in opposition to Thel in Karen Traviss' trilogy?

The waters are getting muddied here, that's for sure. Can't wait.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 31, 2015, 01:52:33 AM
Oni are trying to keep them destabilized, yeah. I can't shake the feeling its going to be something epic. Perhaps MC goes after Halsey.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2015, 01:55:01 AM
It'd be a natural progression from the end of Halo 4, which also saw him seeking out Halsey. I wonder how much he knows about her current status, and what he makes of it. He's bound to feel some sort of loyalty to her.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space Sweeper on Mar 31, 2015, 02:09:10 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2015, 01:01:37 AM
More so behind Locke's hunting of the Chief, I'd say. ONI still wants a war, Chief clearly wants something else. Him leaving on his own, combined with Halsey's recent defection, is enough of an excuse for ONI to paint a giant target on his head and reap whatever benifits they are able to farm out of the situation.
^ This ^

Alongside this, Chief is experienced enough with the Covenant remnants, the Flood, and the Promethean forces to know the galaxy will see no shortage of war, but ONI requires assurance. War is profitable for such an organization, and they feel they no longer need the Chief, as he served an old purpose, and remains a symbol of those old ways (and, as many people argue, mistakes). They'll say that he's lost his mind, become a traitor, and it'll likely be because he's been trying to warn everybody of the coming dangers. ONI will curtain him for that very reason.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 31, 2015, 06:21:56 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F40.media.tumblr.com%2F502457532d4a05731c129c9da999fefa%2Ftumblr_nlvx20WRmm1uokpa1o1_1280.jpg&hash=335c294a0ee2f8f8976eb631c897a683e573e57a)

  Sullivan...remember him from Forward Unto Dawn?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 31, 2015, 07:25:31 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 31, 2015, 01:55:01 AM
It'd be a natural progression from the end of Halo 4, which also saw him seeking out Halsey. I wonder how much he knows about her current status, and what he makes of it. He's bound to feel some sort of loyalty to her.

I've only completed Halo 4 the once (I think. I'd stopped gaming for a time after Halo 4. Really wish I hadn't brought the Season Pass. It didn't get used) so I'm not 100% on that. Chief does make an appearance in a short arc in the comic series that would have been after Halsey turned to the dark side. I think his loyalty is more towards Cortana. And I think he'd go for Halsey from there. As Cortana was created from her brain, after all.

Quote from: Randomizer on Mar 31, 2015, 06:21:56 AM
(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F40.media.tumblr.com%2F502457532d4a05731c129c9da999fefa%2Ftumblr_nlvx20WRmm1uokpa1o1_1280.jpg&hash=335c294a0ee2f8f8976eb631c897a683e573e57a)

  Sullivan...remember him from Forward Unto Dawn?

Nice bit of recall! I love when they do stuff like that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sozin on Apr 03, 2015, 02:25:01 PM
Out of all the game trailers so far, which one have you liked the most? I have yet to see one that beats this, even though the Reach live-action trailer came pretty close. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Ezd2FqxAU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Ezd2FqxAU#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 03, 2015, 04:29:44 PM
Love that trailer, Halo 3 had probably the best ads ever.

The believe trailers are my favourite.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX5Kh1f5ksY#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX5Kh1f5ksY#ws)

Starry Night is also pretty good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 07, 2015, 10:38:17 AM
Finished reading Broken Circle on Sunday. It's essentially 2 stories in one where the connection is family. I preferred the first part which was set just as the Prophets and Elites formed the Covenant. Part 2 just felt a little too rushed which was set as the Covenant split up. Shirley's writing was pretty good - it was a very easy read and I enjoyed it all. Whilst it was informative, it did feel like a lot of setup though. Setup I just don't feel will be followed up on.

It just felt like it'd been there and gone that. It's all about a rebel clan of the Elites from the time of the formation of the Covenant and their survival to the split. They found a Shield World and lived there. The Shield World was a newer build, capable of being broken down and reassembling which was about the only new thing in there. I enjoyed the book but it just didn't feel any special. I'd probably give it 3/5.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 11, 2015, 07:14:34 PM
They actually did it, they managed to get halo 3 on pc.  Aside from sprinting everything is pretty much halo 3 gameplay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVE2b51YzcI#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVE2b51YzcI#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 13, 2015, 08:26:26 AM
Is this the Russia only thing?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Apr 14, 2015, 06:08:33 PM
Yes, it is. Something tells me they have some plans for the future...or just testing something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightlord on Apr 14, 2015, 07:58:45 PM
That isn't the Russian one, some guys got a hold of a super early version of it and made it playable for everyone without any of the p2w stuff.

It still needs quite a bit of work done.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Apr 15, 2015, 08:34:02 PM
Have any of you been following the CMT Evolved mod?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 15, 2015, 09:02:30 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Apr 15, 2015, 08:34:02 PM
Have any of you been following the CMT Evolved mod?

Pray tell?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Apr 15, 2015, 10:22:22 PM
It's a small team of guys modding the original PC version of Halo. They've released two fully changed maps, Truth and Reconciliation and The Silent Cartographer. It looks so good I'm buying a PC version of Halo just to play it.

Video of a bunch of features
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TQSGzR95xU#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TQSGzR95xU#ws)

Truth and Reconciliation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0sg_hSOf0o#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0sg_hSOf0o#ws)

The Silent Cartographer playthrough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz9myt84TOM#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz9myt84TOM#ws)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 16, 2015, 07:23:09 AM
Ah. So it's a graphical mod? Cool. I've still got 1 and 2 for the PC knocking around somewhere.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Apr 16, 2015, 07:31:32 AM
Well the graphics are overhauled but with the levels being extended I'd say it'll be a completely different expirience. More weapons, enemies, armor abilities. The maps released and shown so far all feature pretty big changes. The Cartographer for example apparently has three different routes to the map room, "Halo" actually has the attack to take the Butte, and in the few video clips I've seen of it it looks like there is an armored assault on the control room in Assault on the Control Room.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 29, 2015, 01:49:58 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUdh9kZhFtQ#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUdh9kZhFtQ#ws)

I'm betting that the Spartans with Chief is Blue Team and the ODST with Locke is Buck
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Apr 29, 2015, 04:42:42 AM
It is blue team ;D
Their armor matches what 343 gave them in comics and terminals
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Apr 29, 2015, 07:13:44 AM
I like 343 is finding each character a place in the games.  :) I'm also curious to see Blue Team's role in the game (are they searching for Chief in the game? is Chief looking for them? etc..)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Apr 29, 2015, 02:37:18 PM
Based on the picture it looks like there's a confrontation between Blue Team and Lockes team.
I wish they had put Thorne on Lockes team
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 01, 2015, 07:46:17 PM
 New trailer for Halo 5, which leads to a site called www.huntthesignal.com (http://www.huntthesignal.com) (works only on phones). Sounds a bit like ilikebees.  :-X

And there's also an ARG contest...

Anyway I'll just put the source, in case you haven't heard of it.

 
Spoiler
http://www.gamesradar.com/new-halo-5-guardians-arg-could-get-your-face-game/

   http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1038937 (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1038937)
[close]

 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 05, 2015, 10:17:41 AM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Apr 29, 2015, 01:49:58 AM
I'm betting that the Spartans with Chief is Blue Team and the ODST with Locke is Buck

Buck is part of the Spartan 4 program now. As is Romeo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 08, 2015, 08:17:06 AM
Has anyone figured out the Hunt the Signal thing yet? Seems to point to my Xbox.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-azure-noir (https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-azure-noir)

In partnership with our fantastic friends at Simon & Schuster, we're proud to reveal both the cover art and the book description for Halo: Last Light, a new novel by New York Time Bestselling author Troy Denning. Want to see the bigger picture from cover  artist Kory Hubbell? Just click the image to the right. Oh, and you might want to be ready to wish your current desktop a fond farewell. So what adventure awaits you beyond its curious cover? Glad you asked...

It is 2553, and the three-decade long Covenant War that defined a generation has suddenly drawn to a close. Yet, in the remotest parts of human space, tensions remain that threaten to overflow into another full-scale conflict. Beneath the surface of the planet Gao lies a vast cavern system renowned for its therapeutic effects and rumored miraculous cures. But now Gao natives are turning up brutally murdered down there – violent acts that happen to coincide with the recent arrival of a UNSC research battalion protected by Spartan Blue Team, led by the renowned Spartan-II Fred-104.

Maverick detective Veta Lopis of the Gao Ministry of Protection is only trying to do her job as the Special Inspector assigned to catch a serial killer – one who is possibly hiding within the Spartan ranks – but she never anticipates the situation spiraling out of control into an all-out crisis. When Gao is revealed to harbor ancient Forerunner technology that could solidify the UNSC's military supremacy for centuries to come, Insurrection loyalists within the planetary government will do anything – even align with a vicious faction of what remains of the Covenant – to ensure that never happens....

For those of you who are having trouble combining "Halo" with ideas like "murder mystery", trust me, some pretty cool surprises await you in the depths of Goa. Whether they be surrounding the mysteries of the planet itself, or the brutality of an Insurrection faction with unlikely allies, Halo fiction fans will get to see Blue Team in a brand new light. Halo: Last Light is slated for release on September 7, 2015. You won't want to miss it.

(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/halolastlightcovercfhires-426244a37b104f9d8b1418207128f709.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on May 08, 2015, 04:09:06 PM
The blue Spartan in that picture is definitely Fred, but the girl with her helmet off and the two in the back totally look like they're wearing the SPI armor. So I take it those are the Spartan III's?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 09, 2015, 06:34:23 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 08, 2015, 08:17:06 AM
Has anyone figured out the Hunt the Signal thing yet? Seems to point to my Xbox.

   Nope. From what I see you have to make an account and then join/make a team. For what I don't know. I'm having limited access on my phone so that's it for now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 09, 2015, 08:17:44 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on May 08, 2015, 04:09:06 PM
The blue Spartan in that picture is definitely Fred, but the girl with her helmet off and the two in the back totally look like they're wearing the SPI armor. So I take it those are the Spartan III's?

I agree with you there! Wonder if any other S3s made it out?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 02, 2015, 07:21:02 AM
Looks like I'm getting a free copy of ODST. Woo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 10, 2015, 07:54:05 AM
http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-5-guardians-odst-buck/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gamesradar-owned

Spartan Buck is going to be in Halo 5. As is all of Blue Team.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Jun 10, 2015, 11:46:11 PM
I finally get to see Blue Team in game, couldn't be happier. Here's hoping they don't kill any of them off.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 11, 2015, 07:38:35 AM
Hunters in the Dark is releasing on 16th of June.  Can't wait to read it!  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 11, 2015, 08:05:55 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jun 11, 2015, 07:38:35 AM
Hunters in the Dark is releasing on 16th of June.  Can't wait to read it!  :)

I'd forgotten about that! Think I've got it on pre-order. I'm curious to see where it goes!

Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Jun 10, 2015, 11:46:11 PM
I finally get to see Blue Team in game, couldn't be happier. Here's hoping they don't kill any of them off.

I wouldn't be surprised if one of them ends up taking a bullet.

http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-campaign-doesn-t-have-splitscreen-co-op-293699.phtml?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

I suppose in this day and age of online it's not the biggest of deals but it's kind of annoying. Co-op split screen has been a staple of Halo since inception.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 11, 2015, 08:37:04 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 11, 2015, 08:05:55 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jun 11, 2015, 07:38:35 AM
Hunters in the Dark is releasing on 16th of June.  Can't wait to read it!  :)

I'd forgotten about that! Think I've got it on pre-order. I'm curious to see where it goes!

Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Jun 10, 2015, 11:46:11 PM
I finally get to see Blue Team in game, couldn't be happier. Here's hoping they don't kill any of them off.

I wouldn't be surprised if one of them ends up taking a bullet.

http://www.destructoid.com/halo-5-campaign-doesn-t-have-splitscreen-co-op-293699.phtml?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

I suppose in this day and age of online it's not the biggest of deals but it's kind of annoying. Co-op split screen has been a staple of Halo since inception.

Thats a pretty big deal to me. Me and my friend have always gone through campaigns on Legendary since the original CE came out. Now its just become a thing to blow through legendary on the first night of release, and beat all the campaigns of the previous Halo's on legendary in the weeks leading to the new game.
I'm pretty bummed by that news.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 12, 2015, 08:52:12 AM
Nothing to stop you doing it on Live though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: scm on Jun 13, 2015, 04:17:13 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 12, 2015, 08:52:12 AM
Nothing to stop you doing it on Live though.
You're missing the point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 15, 2015, 08:07:09 AM
Not really. Just not dwelling on the downside. As I said earlier, it's a disappointment because it's been a staple for so long. I've had many-a-splitscreen sessions with 1/2/3 but in this day and age, very rarely play split screen anyway.

I'd be curious to know the reasoning behind why they did this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 15, 2015, 04:59:56 PM
What do you think about the new info regarding Halo 5? Too awesome (except for the revive tactic which sounds too much Gears of War-like, but I'd like to see how this turns out).

Here: http://www.gamesradar.com/heres-tonne-info-about-halo-5-guardians/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 15, 2015, 11:10:56 PM
I think there was an issue in the link, it said Kelly was part of Osiris and the in game screens/campaign preview showed other wise.
I'm excited for the Chief and (finally) in game interactions with Blue team.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 16, 2015, 08:57:30 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jun 15, 2015, 11:10:56 PM
I'm excited for the Chief and (finally) in game interactions with Blue team.

Definitely! It'll be nice to hear that. I wonder who is voicing the other characters.

I'm also looking forward to seeing Buck return! You can never have too much Nathan Fillion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 18, 2015, 11:33:52 AM


I've got to admit that this looks pretty damn cool.

http://www.halopedia.org/Halo:_The_Fall_of_Reach_(animated_series)

Just saw this. Wonder if it'll have any changes to fit in with Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 19, 2015, 07:33:56 PM
I wanted a movie after The Fall of Reach, but this is also perfect !

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 18, 2015, 11:33:52 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDw5QjDtFy8

I've got to admit that this looks pretty damn cool.

It does, but I'm waiting for more like this. I want to see if they will merge the Hololens w/ the game somehow.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Jun 19, 2015, 10:30:47 PM
Hicks you read the books, do they give any indication that Brutes might be back in Halo 5?

Don't know if this has been posted yet, but if you're a fan of Arma and Halo I'd suggest trying it out
http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-eridanus-insurrection
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 22, 2015, 08:23:52 AM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Jun 19, 2015, 10:30:47 PM
Hicks you read the books, do they give any indication that Brutes might be back in Halo 5?

Not really. They showed up early on in the on-going comic series for a peace treaty with the Arbiter but it went to pot. Can't say they've been featured heavily in the EU at all.

Quote
Don't know if this has been posted yet, but if you're a fan of Arma and Halo I'd suggest trying it out
http://www.moddb.com/mods/the-eridanus-insurrection

I may actually have to install Arma now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Jun 23, 2015, 02:41:49 PM
Hey all. Most of you recognize my name as an active member on the forum but I have also started to become more active on Youtube! I recently purchased an Elgato HD60 capture box and have started to upload Halo videos. I would be honored if AvPG members would check out some of my montages and leave some feedback/subscribe.

I would like to do other games as well, but once I get a working video cam I would like to do some reviews on other things, such as NECA figures and movies. I hope this isn't getting off topic, or it doesn't sound like shameless self-promotion. Here's my most recent montage for Halo Master Chief Collection:


If anyone else has videos, please share them so we can watch what you can do! 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 05, 2015, 04:44:14 PM
 What edition of the game you're getting? My local shop got the LCE and LE ready to preorder today. I'm going for the game only, maybe the LE. The LCE is too damn expensive though...it's cost is almost like the Xbox One itself.  :-X
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 06, 2015, 11:25:45 AM
I'm thinking of Limited Edition. It's what I've had the last bunch in. And I'm looking forward to this new one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Jul 07, 2015, 01:46:29 PM
Regular old edition. I always wait for sales for DLC stuff!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 15, 2015, 07:55:26 PM
So I've finally been on my Xbone and played some Master Chief Collection. I've finished Halo and I'm about halfway through Halo 2 (just killed Regret). Is it me or is Halo 2 far easier than Halo? Halo was kicking my ass but 2 I'm flying through.

Also...Blurr Studio seriously needs to make a CGI Halo film. The quality is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 16, 2015, 06:37:47 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 15, 2015, 07:55:26 PM
So I've finally been on my Xbone and played some Master Chief Collection. I've finished Halo and I'm about halfway through Halo 2 (just killed Regret). Is it me or is Halo 2 far easier than Halo? Halo was kicking my ass but 2 I'm flying through.

    The first half of the game is pretty easy in my opinion. It's the last missions that are a bit harder. Now I've played it on Heroic and besides Regret/Heretic Leader/Tartarus boss fights it seems unusually easy.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 15, 2015, 07:55:26 PM
Also...Blurr Studio seriously needs to make a CGI Halo film. The quality is ridiculous.

    Absolutely. I've been kinda dissapointed when TFoR animated series trailer was released. I can handle that kind of animation but I was expecting live action w/ CGI.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 16, 2015, 07:15:27 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jul 16, 2015, 06:37:47 AM

    The first half of the game is pretty easy in my opinion. It's the last missions that are a bit harder. Now I've played it on Heroic and besides Regret/Heretic Leader/Tartarus boss fights it seems unusually easy.

Certainly seems pretty easy. It's been a long time since I played the originals but I honestly can't remember it being this easy. When I started MCC and Halo CEA I was on Heroic but I made it to around Assault on the Control Room and I had to turn the difficulty back down to Normal because it was just destroying me.

Don't get me wrong through, I'm really enjoying it. I forgot how much the narrative improved with Halo 2.

Quote
    Absolutely. I've been kinda dissapointed when TFoR animated series trailer was released. I can handle that kind of animation but I was expecting live action w/ CGI.

I like that 343 try to do lots of different styles and I'll watch and hopefully enjoy TFoR but Blur is just begging to do something longer. The quality is simply astounding. And I remember thinking this as far back as the cutscenes they did for Halo Wars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 21, 2015, 12:30:19 PM
 Anyone saw the Grunt Ad trailer? Just heard of it yesterday.  :laugh:

     
Quotethe only Grunt to survive every encounter with Master Chief

   
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 21, 2015, 12:50:46 PM
Noooo...

*goes to search*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nozRqpwzli8&oref

This one? lol!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 21, 2015, 02:12:20 PM
Yes. Thought I imbedded it here...

I'm a bit surprised some people question this as being canon.

   
QuoteThe Lucky Grunt is not wearing a breathing mask during the interview (though it does during flashback scenes), which calls into question how it's breathing while in the studio. It's possible the room may be filled with methane instead oxygen, though that raises questions about how the interviewer, the water bottle passer, and the plants in the background are surviving.
                                                                                                                                 (Source: Halopedia)

   Like SERIOUSLY GUYS, don't you get the joke? xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Runner on Jul 21, 2015, 11:49:55 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 21, 2015, 12:50:46 PM
Noooo...

*goes to search*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nozRqpwzli8&oref

This one? lol!
;D

Also, anyone have some basic tips for playing with buddies in H2 Anniversary. In multiplayer I rise and fall drastically, can someone recommend weapon combos, battle tips, etc?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 22, 2015, 07:20:21 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jul 21, 2015, 02:12:20 PM
   Like SERIOUSLY GUYS, don't you get the joke? xD

Some things need to be taken for the joke that they're intended to be. xD

Quote from: The Runner on Jul 21, 2015, 11:49:55 PM
Also, anyone have some basic tips for playing with buddies in H2 Anniversary. In multiplayer I rise and fall drastically, can someone recommend weapon combos, battle tips, etc?

I'm doing pretty badly on MP at the minute. I've forgotten how to play Halo properly xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Runner on Jul 22, 2015, 07:40:04 AM
My friend and I built a forge map. Its shaped a bit like the state of Utah....rock formations in two sides with arches and palm trees with some hills and in the center of the map is a base typically with two banshees. Weapons of all sorts lying around, sadly he always finds the Sniper Rifle before I can and well....snipes my Elite ass to hell.  Only time it is fair is if I get him to the rock areas and energy sword or shotgun him. But that is a rarity :p
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 22, 2015, 07:47:12 AM
I've just remembered - the next e-novella is due out next Monday. Saint's Testimony.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 22, 2015, 12:53:02 PM
Forgot it's coming so early. Glad I haven't read the 40 pages excerpt to be spoiled. Is this only as e-book?

I finished Halo 3 ODST on Legendary. Almost rage-quitted on Kizino Blv. but it was easier than I expected. Probably because my aiming has improved and I was headshotting grunts and 2-shot killing jackals all the time. That OP pistol.  :P



Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 22, 2015, 02:32:33 PM
It's e-book for the minute but I think they're intending to collect the e-novella's together and release in print at some point. I think that's what they said when all these books were announced.

God, I do love that pistol. Best weapon ever xD I'm about 3 levels off the end of Halo 2. Really enjoying it actually. I forgot how much fun Halo 2 was.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 24, 2015, 07:39:36 AM
So I finished Halo 2 last night and started on Halo 3. The drop in visual quality is quite noticeable.  :-\ And I'm going to miss those Blurr Studio cutscenes. Seriously, they need to make a Halo film.

Do we have many people here who play it? I'd love to get some MP buddies.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-your-team-is-your-weapon
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jul 25, 2015, 04:54:39 AM
I haven't really played it since the release, it was almost impossible to get into a game and the Marines in H2A were broken.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 25, 2015, 11:03:25 AM
It's quite stable now. Matchmaking is a little slow but otherwise it's quite good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 25, 2015, 12:59:08 PM
Locke and Linda's HUD.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.makeagif.com%2Fmedia%2F7-24-2015%2FNBOSY4.gif&hash=1b120ff337f07e11d80a4ad8aff67f028cf0bced)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Jul 26, 2015, 06:52:07 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 24, 2015, 07:39:36 AM
So I finished Halo 2 last night and started on Halo 3. The drop in visual quality is quite noticeable.  :-\ And I'm going to miss those Blurr Studio cutscenes. Seriously, they need to make a Halo film.

Do we have many people here who play it? I'd love to get some MP buddies.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-your-team-is-your-weapon
I play a few times a week when I can. Add me: PRJ since1990
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Jul 26, 2015, 07:20:33 PM
Quote from: PRJ_since1990 on Jul 26, 2015, 06:52:07 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 24, 2015, 07:39:36 AM
So I finished Halo 2 last night and started on Halo 3. The drop in visual quality is quite noticeable.  :-\ And I'm going to miss those Blurr Studio cutscenes. Seriously, they need to make a Halo film.

Do we have many people here who play it? I'd love to get some MP buddies.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-your-team-is-your-weapon
I play a few times a week when I can. Add me: PRJ since1990
Add me as well: MADaboutMOXXI
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 27, 2015, 07:14:37 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jul 25, 2015, 12:59:08 PM
Locke and Linda's HUD.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.makeagif.com%2Fmedia%2F7-24-2015%2FNBOSY4.gif&hash=1b120ff337f07e11d80a4ad8aff67f028cf0bced)

Which is which?

Quote from: PRJ_since1990 on Jul 26, 2015, 06:52:07 PM
I play a few times a week when I can. Add me: PRJ since1990

Aren't you already on my list from the AvP days?

Quote from: Pvt T. Hendrix on Jul 26, 2015, 07:20:33 PM
Add me as well: MADaboutMOXXI

Will do.

So I finished playing Halo 3 last night. Flying through it quite well now. Turned the TV back on later that night and it looked like I had TV burn. Complete discolouration. I tried again this morning and same thing. Gonna see what it looks like after work but I think my TV has died on me. Really annoyed.  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 27, 2015, 12:08:39 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 27, 2015, 07:14:37 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jul 25, 2015, 12:59:08 PM
Locke and Linda's HUD.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.makeagif.com%2Fmedia%2F7-24-2015%2FNBOSY4.gif&hash=1b120ff337f07e11d80a4ad8aff67f028cf0bced)

Which is which?

Locke = Blue
Linda = Orange


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 27, 2015, 12:09:28 PM
I'm liking Locke's. Like the sharper shape of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 27, 2015, 01:49:43 PM
I looked at Chief's HUD (lost the source, so I don't have the photo to post here) and it's the same as Halo 4, except the Shield bar is more thin and has another (health bar ?) under it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 28, 2015, 08:08:39 AM
Just started Halo 4. I never really played much of it (that was about when I stopped playing FPSs and then stoppped playing video games). I'm enjoying the weapons but my life, they really did change the appearances. The unexplained change in mjolnir armor is annoying (I like the design but not the lack of explanation), all the Covenant look different (dislike the change in Grunt).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Tyrell on Jul 28, 2015, 11:56:04 AM
I only just recently got the chance to play through Halo 4. I liked the game. The design and graphics were beautiful, the story was as good as ever and the relationship between Chief and Cortana was truly heartfelt. However, I did not like the Prometheans at all. The design wasn't really my taste and I found them increasingly frustrating to fight against.

This is one of the reasons I prefer Reach. There are no Flood, no Prometheans. Just good old fashioned Covenant.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 28, 2015, 12:14:23 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 28, 2015, 08:08:39 AMThe unexplained change in mjolnir armor is annoying (I like the design but not the lack of explanation).

  Well, there are 2-3 explanations for this:
         
        1) Cortana changed his suit with the help of nanobots
        2) Artistic change (and that his armor is supposed to be the same as H2-H3 canon wise)
        3) ...?
       
     I like to think it's the artistic change, sure, it may be too different, but I can't see Chief's old Mk. V fit in Halo 4 so well. The 1st explanation seems really dumb to me. Yes, it would be feasible, but the difference is too big. Next thing we know, Chief changed his underwear in H5. "But why?" "Because it's nanobots, duh."
     
 
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 28, 2015, 08:08:39 AM
all the Covenant look different (dislike the change in Grunt).

  I got used to the Elite change (but I hope they don't screw Arbiter's face now). The Jackals look dangerous, and fit very well within the game. The Grunts don't look too good, I agree, but they look better than the H5 grunt. xD It's still fun to watch them run around, though.   ::)
   One problem is that I can't accept they looked like that the whole time. When I started reading the books (The Fall of Reach, The Flood, First Strike) I imagined all that with the CE graphics. While reading Ghosts of Onyx, I imagined everything looking like Halo 2 and so on...kinda like a machinima.  ;) It added to the atmosphere for me.

--------------------------------------------------
   All I've got is the Pillar of Autumn level to finish Halo Reach on Legendary. OP Elites when I started the game, making me wonder why am I even doing this, but now I'm dodging their shots really good. One problem I can't handle is that Brutes are easier to take out than Elites, not the other way around. For the first time I can also say...I'm having fun on Legendary.  :laugh:  And I ain't even a pro Halo player. Having to constantly flank the enemies from a distance to surprise them really adds to the fun and tactic while I can still go Rambo mode and melee a Brute/Elite on my way to the objective.

P.S: Got the "Tank beats Everything" achievement. Yup, I managed to keep it alive with no major problem on Legendary while on Heroic I couldn't. That's me.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Tyrell on Jul 28, 2015, 12:23:26 PM
Trying to keep the tank alive as those turrets blast you almost made me cry at times.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 28, 2015, 12:31:48 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jul 28, 2015, 12:14:23 PM

       
     I like to think it's the artistic change, sure, it may be too different, but I can't see Chief's old Mk. V fit in Halo 4 so well. The 1st explanation seems really dumb to me. Yes, it would be feasible, but the difference is too big. Next thing we know, Chief changed his underwear in H5. "But why?" "Because it's nanobots, duh."

It really bothers me. We've had so many incarnations of that armor and it's iconic. I don't want any retconning of the armor. Nearly as much as Reach stepping on the toes of Fall of Reach. Not much bothers me but this really does.
     

QuoteI got used to the Elite change (but I hope they don't screw Arbiter's face now). The Jackals look dangerous, and fit very well within the game. The Grunts don't look too good, I agree, but they look better than the H5 grunt. xD It's still fun to watch them run around, though.   ::)

I don't mind all the others but it's just the Grunts that seem worse off.

We should do some co-op sometime!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 28, 2015, 01:07:27 PM
Sure, I'm going to get an Xbox One until October.

Oh, I was about to forget, there is a tribute room on "The Package". Going to check that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 28, 2015, 01:14:41 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jul 28, 2015, 01:07:27 PM
Sure, I'm going to get an Xbox One until October.

Don't you have one now?

I thought you did for some reason.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 29, 2015, 12:15:25 PM
 Bought my new PC a while back and I need to recover financially a bit.
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Did it with a friend because he's also a Halo fan and I wanted to show it to him. Got into the room without even bothering killing the Elite Generals. I really miss Bungie now.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 29, 2015, 06:45:25 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jul 29, 2015, 12:15:25 PM
Bought my new PC a while back and I need to recover financially a bit.

Fair enough. My bad- I was misremembering.

I just finished listening to Hunt the Truth. I actually ended up quite enjoying it. It was all quite ONI but still not really treading new ground. Recognized a lot of voices and love that the next season will seemingly focus on Cobie Smulders!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Jul 29, 2015, 07:53:58 PM
Hunt the Truth was amazing. I was at the edge of my sear every episode and I cannot wait for season two to start up here soon. Kick some ass, Petra!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 30, 2015, 07:16:03 AM
The inconsistencies were starting to bother me early on but then when it all whove into the story of it I got really into it. Especially with all the ONI stuff. Really worked for me!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 30, 2015, 07:43:35 AM
Listening to Hunt the Truth before , I was surprised to see Petra in Escalation. Idk why, but I had a Deus Ex-vibe during certain moments in Hunt the Truth, so I imagined her more alike. xD
      She's got some balls.
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   Also, to all fans of Emile:
         
Spoiler
https://www.reddit.com/r/truegaming/comments/1izyi8/character_analysis_of_emile_from_halo_reach/
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Jul 30, 2015, 08:52:16 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 30, 2015, 07:16:03 AM
The inconsistencies were starting to bother me early on but then when it all whove into the story of it I got really into it. Especially with all the ONI stuff. Really worked for me!
Yeah.  When I first started I thought 343i might have messed up until it was clear there was something up in the first few episodes.  I remember sitting through a night listening to the first eight episodes on the Halo Chanel in a row and being so invested that I had a grin on my face the entire time.  Even me being a Halo fanatic I still couldn't figure out where each episode would lead me.  There wasn't a single think I disliked about it.  I seriously cannot wait of season two, and not just for the continuation of the story, but just for the excuse to sit in the dark at and listen to the entire first season again.  Most of all I cannot wait for Halo 5, even though I doubt Hunt the Truth will be tying directly into it necessarily.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 30, 2015, 10:07:14 AM
I had thought Hunt would lead into the Chief becoming disenfranchised with ONI and Earth (through the labelling him a traitor) but I can't see the connections either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Jul 30, 2015, 03:40:34 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 30, 2015, 10:07:14 AM
I had thought Hunt would lead into the Chief becoming disenfranchised with ONI and Earth (through the labelling him a traitor) but I can't see the connections either.
Maybe ONI is still going after the Chief because of Blue Team going AWOL, but officially he's still humanity's hero.  I know season two is going to lead into the game's release so maybe something even bigger goes down there.  After all, the series is still called Hunt the Truth.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 31, 2015, 06:55:24 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jul 30, 2015, 07:43:35 AM
Listening to Hunt the Truth before , I was surprised to see Petra in Escalation. Idk why, but I had a Deus Ex-vibe during certain moments in Hunt the Truth, so I imagined her more alike. xD
      She's got some balls.

I couldn't think when you meant but I just remembered her! She's the one who Lasky goes to meet! Turns out she's been involved in the lore for quite some time - since the re-issue of First Strike, at least.

Quote from: Hennex on Jul 30, 2015, 03:40:34 PM
Maybe ONI is still going after the Chief because of Blue Team going AWOL, but officially he's still humanity's hero.  I know season two is going to lead into the game's release so maybe something even bigger goes down there.  After all, the series is still called Hunt the Truth.

It's Blue Team that's gone AWOL? I thought it was the Chief going AWOL and Blue backing him up?

Going to pre-order H5 on Sunday!  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 31, 2015, 11:13:14 AM
Minute mark 6:50 - 7:08

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGlJv_AIU8Q&feature=youtu.be&t=6m51s

That Plasma Pistol...*cries*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 31, 2015, 11:20:13 AM
What's up?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 31, 2015, 01:40:37 PM
Looks like a purple blob.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 31, 2015, 01:52:39 PM
I think that's just poor lighting - it is WIP. There's another Sprint episode where you see it much better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Jul 31, 2015, 11:47:56 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 31, 2015, 06:55:24 AM
It's Blue Team that's gone AWOL? I thought it was the Chief going AWOL and Blue backing him up?

Going to pre-order H5 on Sunday!  :)
That's what I meant really.  Chief is the primary target but Blue Team as gone AWOL with him.

I'm going to pre-order the digital deluxe edition sometime before launch.  I do really want to limited collector's edition but I'm planning on picking up five other games this year as well:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 03, 2015, 08:15:04 AM
Yeah, there's quite a lot coming out in the next couple of months! I'm not sure I'll pick many up tbh, might wait for them to drop down. I did go and pre-order the Limited Edition on Sunday. Getting more excited now.  :)

Finished Halo 4 yesterday. I forgot how much I did actually enjoy it - I didn't play it much when it originally came out so I couldn't really remember it.

Also been getting back into the MP. Really enjoying it! Still after more MP buddies though! Wanna do some co-op.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Aug 03, 2015, 08:33:35 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 03, 2015, 08:15:04 AM
Yeah, there's quite a lot coming out in the next couple of months! I'm not sure I'll pick many up tbh, might wait for them to drop down. I did go and pre-order the Limited Edition on Sunday. Getting more excited now.  :)

Finished Halo 4 yesterday. I forgot how much I did actually enjoy it - I didn't play it much when it originally came out so I couldn't really remember it.

Also been getting back into the MP. Really enjoying it! Still after more MP buddies though! Wanna do some co-op.  :)
Halo 4 is great.  The first time I played it I was aways on edge with the Chief about saving Cortana.  And then that ending.   :'(  Say what you will about 343's multiplayer issues, but their campaign and story telling is way better than Bunige's.

Sure thing!  I've still got my own buds who play the game from time to time so I bet we can get a decent team going for matchmaking.  GT: MADaboutMOXXI
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 03, 2015, 09:09:55 AM
Quote from: Hennex on Aug 03, 2015, 08:33:35 AM
Halo 4 is great.  The first time I played it I was aways on edge with the Chief about saving Cortana.  And then that ending.   :'(  Say what you will about 343's multiplayer issues, but their campaign and story telling is way better than Bunige's.

343 have turned into something so much more complex and bigger. I think the ancient human/Forerunner thing is genius. I'm really curious to see where they take Chief without Cortana.

Quote
Sure thing!  I've still got my own buds who play the game from time to time so I bet we can get a decent team going for matchmaking.  GT: MADaboutMOXXI

I'll add you next time I get on the Xbone. I've not had a chance to do any of the MCC campaigns on co-op yet and I've had no-one to play MP with either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 03, 2015, 03:39:10 PM
 Been playing Halo 4 too, on the 360. I have to relearn to use Sprint effectively but there's one thing that worries me: is Sprint going to wear the thumbsticks fast? Been playing on my spare controller now and I want to avoid drifting for as long as possible. How does it come I barely noticed drifting until it really became obvious but now I notice it so easy?
Anyway, can't play Halo 4 without Sprint, so that's a thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 04, 2015, 08:40:57 PM
Quote from: Hennex on Aug 03, 2015, 08:33:35 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 03, 2015, 08:15:04 AM
Yeah, there's quite a lot coming out in the next couple of months! I'm not sure I'll pick many up tbh, might wait for them to drop down. I did go and pre-order the Limited Edition on Sunday. Getting more excited now.  :)

Finished Halo 4 yesterday. I forgot how much I did actually enjoy it - I didn't play it much when it originally came out so I couldn't really remember it.

Also been getting back into the MP. Really enjoying it! Still after more MP buddies though! Wanna do some co-op.  :)
Halo 4 is great.  The first time I played it I was aways on edge with the Chief about saving Cortana.  And then that ending.   :'(  Say what you will about 343's multiplayer issues, but their campaign and story telling is way better than Bunige's.

Sure thing!  I've still got my own buds who play the game from time to time so I bet we can get a decent team going for matchmaking.  GT: MADaboutMOXXI

Added you Hennex.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 05, 2015, 12:11:06 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMiiffLQcvE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMiiffLQcvE)

FINALLY ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 05, 2015, 04:18:12 AM
I can't wait to see what's been going on with Red Team. I loved the first Halo Wars.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 05, 2015, 06:34:13 AM
Spoiler
People wanted a new Fallout game....we got Fallout 4.
People wanted a new Doom game....we got Doom 4.
People wanted a new Deus Ex game...we got Mankind Divided.
People wanted a new Gears of War remaster....we got GoW: Ultimate Edition
People wanted a new Halo Wars game....we got Halo Wars 2.
...
...
...
Half-Life 3 needs to be next  :-X
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  Great ! I'm curios where it will take place (in the timeline).

  Also, finishing Glasslands, oh, so much Halsey hate. xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 05, 2015, 06:55:45 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 05, 2015, 04:18:12 AM
I can't wait to see what's been going on with Red Team. I loved the first Halo Wars.

Quote from: Randomizer on Aug 05, 2015, 06:34:13 AM
Great ! I'm curios where it will take place (in the timeline).

I'm pretty curious too. Seems our baddies are going to be Brutes but they'll also have to deal with the Flood that shows up in the ending cutscenes. Do we recognize the marine in the trailer? Shame we wont see Forge back.  :-\

I'm kind of hoping it'll involve some space elements. I really think Halo is begging for a space-based RTS.

QuoteAlso, finishing Glasslands, oh, so much Halsey hate. xD

Going forward you'll find they're trying to demonize her quite a lot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 05, 2015, 08:03:11 AM
Halo 5 Xbox One Bundle (this is basically the custom console & controller + LCE): http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/consoles/halo-5-guardians
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 05, 2015, 08:33:43 AM
Looks pretty sweet. RidgeTop will probably be happy now.  :)

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 05, 2015, 06:55:45 AM
Do we recognize the marine in the trailer? Shame we wont see Forge back.  :-\

Apparently it's Douglas, one of Spartans.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 05, 2015, 11:40:45 AM


Some campaign b-roll footage.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Aug 05, 2015, 03:15:43 PM
Seeing Chief with Blue Team in a game is a dream come true.   ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 05, 2015, 03:24:59 PM
It really is! I hope they bounce off each other really well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 05, 2015, 03:30:22 PM
Fred's voice....PERFECT!
That dark hallway (it said FEAR to me) and eerie atmosphere is so well done.

Two questions: Does Fred outrank Chief, or the opposite?
Wasn't this from the demo 343 gave to Gamesradar(?) to play (somewhere in March)?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 06, 2015, 03:42:36 AM
I really hope the Hunters have gotten a serious beef over the previous titles, it almost seems like they're supposed to be "boogey men" or something usually unbeatable in that video.

Fred's voice is perfect, I've heard it some where before but I can't place it.

As far as I know Master Chief has the highest rank of any Spartan, but in the Chief's absence (Or Blue teams depending on how you view it) Fred was put in charge of Blue Team.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Aug 06, 2015, 03:45:24 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Aug 06, 2015, 03:42:36 AM
I really hope the Hunters have gotten a serious beef over the previous titles, it almost seems like they're supposed to be "boogey men" or something usually unbeatable in that video.

Fred's voice is perfect, I've heard it some where before but I can't place it.

As far as I know Master Chief has the highest rank of any Spartan, but in the Chief's absence (Or Blue teams depending on how you view it) Fred was put in charge of Blue Team.
I'm pretty sure The guy voicing Fred also voiced one of the Spartan IVs in Spartan Ops
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 06, 2015, 07:24:49 AM
Fred's a Lieutenant which outranks Chief.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 07, 2015, 04:51:34 AM
Ho ho ho, they gave Kelly a British accent? I like it ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 07, 2015, 07:11:01 AM
Halo 5's twice as a long as Halo 4. Perfect for me.

http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-5-apparently-twice-size-halo-4-s-campaign-and-it-started-bigger/

It's also hinted the fact that we might have one Human, one Covenant, and one Forerunner world.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 07, 2015, 07:32:00 AM
Quote from: Cap. Fitzgerald on Aug 07, 2015, 04:51:34 AM
Ho ho ho, they gave Kelly a British accent? I like it ;D

You always did like the Brit accent didn't you.  :P

Quote from: Randomizer on Aug 07, 2015, 07:11:01 AM
Halo 5's twice as a long as Halo 4. Perfect for me.

http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-5-apparently-twice-size-halo-4-s-campaign-and-it-started-bigger/

It's also hinted the fact that we might have one Human, one Covenant, and one Forerunner world.

This pleases me greatly. I love long games with strong stories (which hopefully this will be) and I also love the sounds of that vision diversity.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: blood. on Aug 09, 2015, 11:49:23 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Aug 07, 2015, 07:11:01 AM
Halo 5's twice as a long as Halo 4. Perfect for me.

The Halo 4 campaign was very short. It felt like they didn't have time to do a full length campaign so they did what they could and tried to make up for it by releasing post release the spartan ops episodes or whatever (which i never bothered to play).

However long it took for all the spartan ops episodes to come out I wish the game had been delayed to, and the time spent on those spartan ops should have been invested in the campaign. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 09, 2015, 03:58:55 PM
It mostly took 2 days for me (Normal or Heroic) but that might've changed now. Yes, it might've been short, but the whole adventure you have in those 8 hours it's enough to make the game feel longer. At least for me.

  Eight hours is average for a FPS these days. Halo 4 could've been longer than that, I know, but it seems fine as it is. Never played Spartan Ops too, but I wish I could.  :'(

  For Halo 5 it's great. You got bigger maps, multiple ways to tackle your enemy's balls, but at the same time it's not been used as an excuse for making the game 5 hours long. That's painfully short.

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   In other news, it's not officially stated, but I've heard rumours that...
         
         
Spoiler
The game begins with Osiris killing Jul' and saving Halsey. Since the the last issues of Escalation (19,20...)will deal with this I'm sure it would be a fine primer. The 1st mission will have Osiris somewhere in Kamchatka (another start with someone falling from orbit ::) ) , then 2nd mission with Blue Team (b-roll footage), then 3rd mission on the lava planet (footage from ViDoc, Meridian maybe?)....forgot....forgot.... 7th mission is The Battle of Sunaion.
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        In short, blood will be shed, flesh will be torn, and the E3 footage is from later on in the game.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 23, 2015, 08:16:34 AM
Got my hands on New Blood today.  :) Can't wait to start !

Does anybody know how can I see my progress on a certain Commendation in Halo 4?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 24, 2015, 08:06:00 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Aug 23, 2015, 08:16:34 AM
Got my hands on New Blood today.  :) Can't wait to start !

It was an enjoyable short! I could really hear Fillion in the dialogue!

QuoteDoes anybody know how can I see my progress on a certain Commendation in Halo 4?

Waypoint or the career option in game?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 24, 2015, 07:21:30 PM
Career option. I'm not on Waypoint. I might sign up once I get the MCC.

Also, finished Halo 4 on Legendary Co-op, but didn't get the Mark V armor. Damn, I just realized you need to be online to get it ! At least me and my bud got the achievements.  :P

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Did anybody remember this?  :laugh:

(https://scontent-ams2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11913245_816717745108768_2861658782601595375_n.jpg?oh=2674a647c9beb2b01568cb9b0a5db68d&oe=5679706A)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 26, 2015, 07:08:47 AM
Haha!!! That is absolutely brilliant! I love it.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 31, 2015, 07:52:09 AM
Two teasers for Halo 5. Looks like a Campaign teaser coming tomorrow (31 August, depending in which part of the world you live  ;)).

Twitter status: https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/638169443219042304

And gifs for easy access:
Spoiler

http://gfycat.com/RichJollyCobra
http://gfycat.com/ImpossibleViciousDunlin
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That Halo 2 reference  :P.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: scm on Aug 31, 2015, 06:17:19 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Aug 07, 2015, 07:11:01 AM
Halo 5's twice as a long as Halo 4. Perfect for me.

http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-5-apparently-twice-size-halo-4-s-campaign-and-it-started-bigger/

It's also hinted the fact that we might have one Human, one Covenant, and one Forerunner world.
hopefully it won't be as boring. At least Buck is back.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 01, 2015, 06:50:01 AM
We got the opening cinematic. Looking good for now, looks like the hype was real ! 



Spoiler
Hope I don't have to watch this every time I start the game.  :laugh:
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2015, 11:09:05 AM
Finally watched the intro. Loved it. I love Fillion so much. I wonder how much of the Absolute Record storyline is going to play into this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 01, 2015, 02:37:37 PM
Honestly, I was surprised. Was expecting a launch trailer in October but then we got this.

Frank O'Connor said this isn't actually the opening intro, as when you'll start the game we'll get another cutscene, then it goes straight into this, then goes straight into gameplay. Instead of the Xbox logo at the end it would be pure gameplay. That makes me thinking we can't jump straight into MP unless we play at least the 1st mission.

So, here it is, another Halo that starts with someone falling from a spaceship.  :P

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2015, 11:09:05 AM
I wonder how much of the Absolute Record storyline is going to play into this.

We kinda got spoiled on Escalation, as Palmer is already on the Infinity, and Halsey is with Jul'. Idk about anything else.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 02, 2015, 11:25:19 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 01, 2015, 02:37:37 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 01, 2015, 11:09:05 AM
I wonder how much of the Absolute Record storyline is going to play into this.

We kinda got spoiled on Escalation, as Palmer is already on the Infinity, and Halsey is with Jul'. Idk about anything else.

We know they survive but who got the Record and how did that effect Guardians? Did it reveal the location of the Guardians perhaps?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 04, 2015, 06:32:02 AM
Finished The Thursday War. Most probably the most boring book in the series, not even The Cole Protocol can surpass that.  :laugh: I'm really really sick of anything Sangheili right now, but then comes this...

   I think it's actually the 1st time we see Half-Jaw into a book, so I hope they don't screw this up ! 
   
   Gonna read the hell out of it when it launches !

   
(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/halo_shadow_of_intent_cvr_smcf-dffd2a2d67354fe2b9c2014199004760.jpg)

 
QuoteAfter decades of grim combat against the humans and then the traitorous Covenant Prophets, the Sangheili warrior Rtas 'Vadum—the Half-Jaw—has earned a long rest. But not all of the Prophets perished in their holy city, High Charity, and now one of their fearsome Prelates has sworn his vengeance. This powerful threat has set a cataclysmic plan in motion—a plan to lure the Half-Jaw into a trap that will herald the utter destruction of the entire Sangheili race...

    That's not the Arbiter, by the way. Female Sangheili. Would be too good if it was Arby to be true.

      Cannon Fodder - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-shadow-of-intense
     
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 04, 2015, 07:34:44 AM
Only EU I can think of with Half-Jaw was Graphic Novel where you see him lose that jaw. Looking forward to that - but yeah, it'd be nice for them to expand a bit more.

Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 04, 2015, 06:32:02 AM
Finished The Thursday War. Most probably the most boring book in the series, not even The Cole Protocol can surpass that.  :laugh: I'm really really sick of anything Sangheili right now, but then comes this...

Can't agree with that. Cole Protocol sits just (milimeters) above The Flood for being crap Halo books IMHO. xD
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 04, 2015, 08:17:04 AM
I only liked The Flood because of the side stories. Yayap is love, Yayap is life.

Same with The Thursday War, Jul's side story was the only thing that kept me reading. Almost had a burn-out thanks to that.  ::)



Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 07, 2015, 03:40:13 PM
Here's a Halo 5 ViDoc which appears in theaters. If someone would actually confirm this it would be even better.



Not really anything new but we do get some glimpses of :

   
Spoiler
-Arbiter leading troops on Sangheilios with all his glory
               -Blue Team and Osiris (many details, but not anything concrete yet)
               -Chief fighting Locke in a fist fight
               -longer glimpses of what we saw at E3 (Locke and Arbiter, the "ghost of Cortana" etc...)
               -the Halo classic soundtrack !
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      Sorry for the potato quality !  ;D

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 15, 2015, 02:07:13 PM
Here they are:

5 minutes of "Swords of Sangheilios" gameplay footage, this one is Official, No spoilers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57AD5inbKAs

Things we get to notice (minor stuff, I would not count them as spoilers):

Spoiler
1) Jackals speaking English (it's really amazing to see that, since I'm reading Mortal Dictata right now  :laugh:)
             2) a Grunt yells "The Arbiter is dead, we won the war !" though I hope that's not true
             3) the video has Osiris fighting their was through some ruins and we hear Vale saying the ruins were considered ancient when the humans built the pyramids
             4) Buck's humor
             5) the second bar under the shield bar is not actually for health, as we see it recharge right before the shields do, and it does not look like a timer
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     There was also a leaked 11 minutes video of Blue Team (2nd mission , the one the B-Roll came from) but I could not find it and did not watched it. Viewer discretion advised.  :-X

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: D. Compton Ambrose on Sep 15, 2015, 03:36:48 PM
I love Buck. I think he's starting to become my favorite character.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Sep 16, 2015, 08:01:16 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 04, 2015, 06:32:02 AM
Finished The Thursday War. Most probably the most boring book in the series, not even The Cole Protocol can surpass that.  :laugh: I'm really really sick of anything Sangheili right now, but then comes this...

   I think it's actually the 1st time we see Half-Jaw into a book, so I hope they don't screw this up ! 
   
   Gonna read the hell out of it when it launches !

   
(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/halo_shadow_of_intent_cvr_smcf-dffd2a2d67354fe2b9c2014199004760.jpg)

 
QuoteAfter decades of grim combat against the humans and then the traitorous Covenant Prophets, the Sangheili warrior Rtas 'Vadum—the Half-Jaw—has earned a long rest. But not all of the Prophets perished in their holy city, High Charity, and now one of their fearsome Prelates has sworn his vengeance. This powerful threat has set a cataclysmic plan in motion—a plan to lure the Half-Jaw into a trap that will herald the utter destruction of the entire Sangheili race...

    That's not the Arbiter, by the way. Female Sangheili. Would be too good if it was Arby to be true.

      Cannon Fodder - https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-shadow-of-intense
   
:o  I really need to catch up on the Halo books.  The last one I read was Evolutions which came out in 2009 I believe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 16, 2015, 11:50:07 AM
Quick note: right at the start of the video, I think we're hearing a female Sangheili right there. The one that would appear in Shadow of Intent? The one who designed the Helioskrill armor? Maybe.

I think we're on the edge of seeing 343 pop out a new character. Quite good, actually, since besides Jul' and Arbiter, there's nothing else for the Sangheili.

Quote from: Dan Grant on Sep 15, 2015, 03:36:48 PM
I love Buck. I think he's starting to become my favorite character.

Were it not for Chief, Buck would take the 1st place. He's definitely getting some love. Also, some other day earlier I loaded "New Alexandria" from Halo Reach. That Buck easter egg was so obvious I could not guess how I missed it.  :laugh:

Quote from: Hennex on Sep 16, 2015, 08:01:16 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 04, 2015, 06:32:02 AM
[long text]
:o  I really need to catch up on the Halo books.  The last one I read was Evolutions which came out in 2009 I believe.

I'm behind too, I'm almost halfway through Mortal Dictata, and I've also got like another 8 books to read. It would be hard, but I'd hold the urge to play H5 until I finish New Blood/Saint's Testimony. I'm taking them in release order, so there's that.

  I also hope 343 does not make Halo 5 dependent on the EU, and allow the main story to be understood just by playing the games. I won't like seeing only hardcore Halo fans going for the series anymore...

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  Another point, am I the only one worried that Halo 5  barely runs on the Xbox One? And I mean barely, like, they had to go for dynamic resolution in order to work. Some people are already shelling out ~400-500$ for one game and seeing it being already on the edge of the system..........damn you Microsoft !  ::)

 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Sep 16, 2015, 08:33:31 PM
I haven't read any of the recent books, but has there been anything regaurding the surviving Spartan III's from Ghosts of Onyx? The only Spartan III we have any closure on is Jun, and I feel like they really wasted that character (and Black Teams) potential.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 17, 2015, 04:08:43 AM
Yes. Glasslands and Last Light.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: D. Compton Ambrose on Sep 17, 2015, 01:25:36 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Sep 16, 2015, 08:33:31 PM
I haven't read any of the recent books, but has there been anything regaurding the surviving Spartan III's from Ghosts of Onyx? The only Spartan III we have any closure on is Jun, and I feel like they really wasted that character (and Black Teams) potential.
So much of this.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 23, 2015, 10:45:51 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0bYEToC0zA&feature=youtu.be

There's something awesome about seeing them all together like that. Also Last Light arrived yesterday. I'm still reading a Trek novel atm though so it'll have to wait.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 23, 2015, 11:11:59 AM
Got my copy of Last Light too. Does anybody see Chief's hand is shaking?

There was another video too, same mission, but only gameplay.

And that video...and previews popping in... my body was not ready for this. Time to retreat.  :-X

EDIT: Hunt the Truth Season 2. I miss the creepy music.



Their page has changed too. Another nod to Kilo-Five.  ::)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 23, 2015, 11:59:30 AM
I thought I saw him shaking too. Are reviews coming in?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 23, 2015, 01:04:32 PM
Nah. My mistake, just previews.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 25, 2015, 01:34:08 PM
Game is 46.17 GB big. The Blu-ray disc is 45 GB.

And another episode of HTT. Poor Ben.  :'( I'm going to cry in a corner now.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 26, 2015, 01:34:49 PM
Queuing to play at EGX now.

2 hours + and I'm nearly at the front of the queue. f**king joke.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 28, 2015, 08:36:43 AM
So after 2 hours and 45 minutes I finally got to play the game. It was Wargames, the same level that has been shown at all the other conventions. I really liked it. Obviously I didn't get to play with all the abilities but those that were there I really enjoyed. Still felt distinctively Halo but fresh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 28, 2015, 02:55:01 PM
Good to hear it's still Halo-like.

What do we get today? Another trailer teaser commercial !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SENJV2_XuLM

Giving chills on the spine since 2001.  :laugh: We get to see a Halo ring and a station orbiting it, and is that Chief Mendez (the old man with the proestethic arm)?

Anyway, I like how this is aimed also at casual players, who know nothing but that Chief is the hero. And that would work very well with the teaser, since, that's also the only thing outer colonies civilians know.

  EDIT: Look at the date. Something's on to it.

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We also get another of those recordings (MC is in) : http://huntthetruth.tumblr.com/tagged/s2

And there was an article stating that 343 is already working on Halo 6 (writing and general story) and that they already decided how Chief's story will end. If I were you, I'd keep my fingers crossed...


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: D. Compton Ambrose on Sep 29, 2015, 11:58:27 PM
So, the Master Chief is dead.

:(

>:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 30, 2015, 11:44:53 AM
The cake news is are a lie. Do you think 343 would kill MC with debris? Pffft !

     It's most probably ONI propaganda. Also, the date was wrong. It's not 2560, it's 2558. Most probably a mistake made by them, but I like how they fixed it canon-wise. http://40.media.tumblr.com/d0d85d0624b9f4c67092bc77feb9dfe0/tumblr_nvg4r2kO901uokpa1o1_1280.png

  <<HALO NEWS>>

    "Today we are happy to announce some good news for Halo 3 fans. 343i has announced the return of the Missile Pod and CE Pistol! Now everybody can relive their memories of locking onto banshees and badass music blasting on "NMPD Headquarters" , or obliterating things with the Pistol !

      More news coming soon. Franklin out."

   <Commercials>

EDIT: Hunt the Truth Season 2 Episode 2 (http://huntthetruth.tumblr.com/). Don't believe the lies.

 

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 03, 2015, 07:00:56 AM
Be happy people, we got another live-action trailer ! The Chief ain't dead !

Spoiler
Featuring Osiris, Blue Team and...is the narrator Mendez?
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Ratchetcomand on Oct 03, 2015, 07:33:13 PM
I hear Halo 5 is rated T now? The series was never that violent and bloody to begin with if you ask me. Not to mention they have a toy line for kids (Mega Blocks).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 04, 2015, 08:20:44 AM
Yes. I find it sometimes hard to believe that it's going to be the "darkest Halo game" with the rating T. Still, I agree, gore and violence is not needed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Oct 05, 2015, 12:15:54 AM
The only reason Halo 1-3 were rated M was because of the Flood, you could see exposed bones/organs and that pretty much guarantees an M rating from the ESRB. Still doesn't explain ODST though
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: D. Compton Ambrose on Oct 05, 2015, 05:19:21 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 03, 2015, 07:00:56 AM
Be happy people, we got another live-action trailer ! The Chief ain't dead !

Spoiler
Featuring Osiris, Blue Team and...is the narrator Mendez?
[close]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCP0GSB2A8E

I always thought the Master Chief would make one helluva antagonist/antihero. This is going to be the best Halo since Combat Evolved (my favorite).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 05, 2015, 08:15:39 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 04, 2015, 08:20:44 AM
Yes. I find it sometimes hard to believe that it's going to be the "darkest Halo game" with the rating T. Still, I agree, gore and violence is not needed.

Doesn't need to be blood and guts to be dark. That's done by tone and story.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 05, 2015, 11:12:39 AM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Oct 05, 2015, 12:15:54 AM
The only reason Halo 1-3 were rated M was because of the Flood, you could see exposed bones/organs and that pretty much guarantees an M rating from the ESRB. Still doesn't explain ODST though

Remember "NMPD Headquarters" ? There was the scene when the Brute Cheftain hits Romeo in the chest and Buck jumps on him, stabbing him in the neck. That is pretty much the only reason.

Quote from: LCpl. D. Grant on Oct 05, 2015, 05:19:21 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 03, 2015, 07:00:56 AM
Be happy people, we got another live-action trailer ! The Chief ain't dead !

Spoiler
Featuring Osiris, Blue Team and...is the narrator Mendez?
[close]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCP0GSB2A8E

I always thought the Master Chief would make one helluva antagonist/antihero. This is going to be the best Halo since Combat Evolved (my favorite).

Let's not jump to conclusions yet. We haven't seen all of it. 23-22 more days  :)

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People were so excited for Warzone, Arena, gamemodes , you name it.  Personally, I was mad about how the Main Menu looks like. Here it is :



In my opinion, it's the 1st thing (and hopefully the only one) that 343 screwed up with regarding Halo 5. The Infinity looks like a brick just standing there.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 05, 2015, 11:27:43 AM
Yeah, it would have been nice to have seen more movement in the foreground rather than the back.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 08, 2015, 08:09:06 AM
I just finished episode 2 of Season 2. I have to say - that stuff in the Cube was f**king intense! Really like whoever is voicing BB and is that Alan Tudyk I heard??  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 08, 2015, 01:13:02 PM
I was surprised to see BB in there, since my impressions were that the "Admiral Osman" text on their page was just to be there. He sounds exactly like I imagined him, but in a more serious tone.

Idk why, but every time BB was saying something in the books I thought he was part of a musical.  :laugh:

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EDIT: Here's the Fall of Reach Launch Trailer. I think it's the last one since the game's also gone gold.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SGy1W4Vsjg

  For a Halo trailer it seems pretty dull...

   Second, there were also news about Forge, but not too much. Sadly, AI won't be usable in Forge.  >:( Like, what's the problem? Doesn't the AI have some basic code to be usable?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Oct 08, 2015, 03:11:09 PM
Oh great I get to experience Sam die all over again
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 10, 2015, 06:41:42 AM
The Warden Eternal looks like a menacing bastard.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 12, 2015, 05:46:15 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh_NXwqFvHc

Alright, too many trailers, and spoilers are also coming in. I'm staying away from Waypoint and everything else. If someone else would mind to take my place, you're welcome.  ;)

Seriously though, those ***holes should get fired.

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Climate changes in forge : http://imgur.com/a/C9kuW

Halo 5 disc case : http://imgur.com/a/CeNPs

EDIT: Also, they added fire in Forge, like, there's the basic one and then they added the purple variation from Covenant vehicles.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 13, 2015, 11:08:31 AM
Holy shit. That looks amazing. I seriously cannot wait! I've got the week booked off and I'm really looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samus007 on Oct 13, 2015, 02:34:30 PM
Damn. I need an Xbox One so badly.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 13, 2015, 06:17:53 PM
Me too.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 15, 2015, 12:35:23 PM
Ok, so I ventured in again. The internet seems pretty calm, with no spoilers. Still, better safe than sorry.

We have the achievement list (Warning: Minor Spoilers) :
Spoiler
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-achievements-revealed
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And Halo 5 is available for pre-loading, for those of you who chose to go digital.

EDIT: Seems interesting that now there are pictures instead of icons for the achievements on the Xbox One. For one I think its great but I do still miss the icons.  :'(

    Here's the Halo 5 Wallpaper Achievement Art: http://imgur.com/a/4Y9Ha . Seems mostly concept art, and sadly I can't find with which achievements they match.

   Chief in poncho looks so badass. <3

     
Spoiler
Is that a Doom reference?
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 17, 2015, 06:37:52 PM
Ok, I watched the first mission. I like how 343 was teasing us the whole time with little bits of footage when in-game they were next to each other, but they were just taken out of their original context. I won't spoil it for you though.

Here are the missions, descriptions, and where they take place. Sadly, there are only 3 Blue Team missions. For God's sake, I hope we get to find out something about the Guardians with Osiris, and not just be "hunt the Chief" again.

Warning, heavy spoilers, be advised.


   
Spoiler
Mission 1 - Osiris - Kamchatka
Fireteam Osiris is dispatched to recover the UNSC's most wanted criminal: Doctor Catherine Elizabeth Halsey.

           
Spoiler
This will spoil the mission. Are you sure you want to continue?
Spoiler
Locke kills Jul'Mdama. They make a character in years and kill him in seconds.
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Mission 2 - Blue Team - Argent Moon
The Master Chief is reunited with his Spartan II Blue Team for a routine investigation of the lost ONI research station Argent Moon.

Mission 3 - Glassed - Meridian
Osiris must pursue Blue Team to a glassed world beyond UNSC jurisdiction.

Mission 4 - Meridian Station - Meridian
Osiris learns that Meridian Station holds many secrets.

Mission 5 - Unconfirmed - Meridian
Osiris tracks Blue Team deep below the surface of Meridian.

Mission 6 - Evacuation - Meridian
Osiris is separated from Blue Team and must race to keep up.

Mission 7 - Reunion - Genesis
Blue Team arrives at the Forerunner world Genesis where they discover the true reason for the Guardians' activation.

Mission 8 - Swords of Sanghelios - Sanghelios
When evidence reveals that the Master Chief is in danger, Fireteam Osiris' mission changes from retrieval to rescue.

Mission 9 - Alliance - Sanghelios
Osiris joins forces with the Swords of Sanghelios.

Mission 10 - Enemy Lines - Sanghelios
In order to activate a Guardian, Osiris must track down a Forerunner Constructor.

Mission 11 - Before the Storm - Sanghelios
Osiris and the Swords of Sanghelios prepare for a final battle with the Covenant.

Mission 12 - Battle of Sunaion - Sanghelios
Osiris races to reach the Guardian before it leaves Sanghelios.

Mission 13 - Genesis - Genesis
Osiris arrives on Genesis, where they meet a new ally in their battle.

Mission 14 - The Breaking - Genesis
The Master Chief and his team face their greatest threat and his hardest choice as the true power of the Guardians is revealed.

Mission 15 - The Guardians - Genesis
As Blue Team's lives hang in the balance, Osiris must save them and stop the Guardians.
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EDIT: formatting . I'm sorry for those who couldn't hold their temptation to click it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 17, 2015, 09:15:23 PM
Kind of lame how Blue team gets so few missions. Feels like Halo 2 all over again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 20, 2015, 12:21:58 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=635QD9Io-yI

Spartan Companies. I like it. Nothing groundbreaking as a lot of games do this now but it's nice to see it make its way into Halo.

http://news.xbox.com/2015/10/games-listen-to-the-entire-halo-5-guardians-soundtrack-right-now

Listen to soundtrack early.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 21, 2015, 02:12:49 PM
The joys of having Covies speaking English again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIy-tPoZCzw

"I'm surrendering, come close to me !"  :laugh:

-----------------------------------------------

New Hunt the Truth Episode (I'm 2 episodes late, gotta catch up).

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 20, 2015, 12:21:58 PM
http://news.xbox.com/2015/10/games-listen-to-the-entire-halo-5-guardians-soundtrack-right-now

Listen to soundtrack early.

First thing I did was listen to the "End Game" song and trying to figure out the ending. And with this I have to confess something, because I'm a sinful bastard:

Btw, I loved "Blue Team". <3

Spoiler
Accidentally clicked on a NeoGAF Spoiler tag. It was marked, of course, but I continued. You know what they say: "Curiosity killed the cat.". Weirdly enough I saw Frank'O Connor replying in there. I also saw the ending (not the actual ending, but more like the context). Needless to say, I don't feel spoiled at all. The things I've seen feel too ridiculous to be put as an actual ending. There was also an image attached to it. But I won't post it. I hope you fare better than me. Although I will send it if you PM me.

    Forgive me, priest, for I have sinned !
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In other ideas, for those who would love to buy the LE or LCE but can't. Here are Locke's Classified Orders and Blue Team Dossiers: http://imgur.com/a/wx5ua


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 21, 2015, 02:30:41 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 21, 2015, 02:12:49 PM
The joys of having Covies speaking English again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIy-tPoZCzw

Love it! xD Really pumped for this!

Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 21, 2015, 02:12:49 PM

Btw, I loved "Blue Team". <3


Me too. I really love that new theme from Halo 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 22, 2015, 07:47:35 AM
I listened to #4 on the way to work this morning. Loved it. They actually made the Jackals scary. Wasn't too keen on the Ship Mistresses' voice actor but over all, I enjoyed it. Will listen to #5 on the way home.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 23, 2015, 05:58:51 PM
Spoiler
Spartan Locke got Armor - Locked.  :laugh:

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No, really, he was defeated with Armor Lock. Oh, the irony.  :laugh:
                 
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During the Chief vs. Locke fight, Chief locks Locke in Armor Lock and escapes.
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I'm going to take a break. xD From what I've seen, Halo 5 looks like well-written fanfiction.
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EDIT: + 1 spoiler tag, just to be on the safe side


Ok guys, I have good news. I can now confirm the ending isn't a cliffhanger a-la Halo 2. The problem is if you will either like it or not, because _______ . In my opinion, the ending was a bit disappointing.

Minor Spoiler (a big nod to Halo 3)

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The final objective was "Finish the fight" !  ;)
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The after-the-credits ending suggests a good surprise in Halo 6 !



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRP_zL6WG38

Don't know if it is supposed to be just a joke or if it's also real, but here ya go, I payed it all for you anyway:

Spoiler
Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 26, 2015, 06:21:14 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 23, 2015, 05:58:51 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRP_zL6WG38

Don't know if it is supposed to be just a joke or if it's also real, but here ya go, I payed it all for you anyway:

Spoiler
Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck Buck
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That tickled me more than it should have. xD

Looks like the first episode of Fall of Reach is out on the Halo Channel. Halo 5: Live should have started by now but it's not on yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 27, 2015, 07:25:23 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6ZlV7mfNHg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmDyrE1_ppE

Be careful guys, they're becoming self aware !  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 27, 2015, 06:39:14 PM
I'm in the last stretch of the game. Really enjoying it. Just taking a pizza break.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 27, 2015, 08:31:51 PM
And just finished the game. Over all, I really enjoyed this. More than I did Halo 4 - which I still loved. It was just full of feels and 5 is equally as full of feels. I'd never hated the Prometheans but they were much better balanced in this entry. The game itself was gorgeous and ran immensely well.

I thought the game was a little too heavy on the Osiris missions and would have loved to have seen more of Blue Team, especially as this was the first time we've seen them together in game. Loved all the new abilities - they worked so well together. I feel I underused the ground pound though.

Lots of those intel logs is great. I just about managed half on each mission on my first playthrough (which was to experience the story). It was a little steeped in the lore - which I don't mind, but Palmer and Halsey not wanting to kill each other was jarring without having finished off the comics. Should be doing it again shortly on co-op with a buddy and then I'll try and experience some MP.

Story and finale spoilers -

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Wow. Just wow. I would never have expected it to have played out that way and I love it. Twisting it on its head like that was just amazing. Those feels of betrayal and insanity. Man. I really don't think she survived rampancy per-se. I can see why some might not have liked it but I just completely and utterly dig it.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 05:08:40 AM
I honestly can't say I enjoyed this one, except for two missions it didn't live up to any of the hype imo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 28, 2015, 01:59:15 PM
I liked where they took the story, but I think 343 could've focused on something else instead of this.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 05:08:40 AM
I honestly can't say I enjoyed this one, except for two missions it didn't live up to any of the hype imo.

May I ask you which missions? I really enjoyed the first and final Blue Team missions.

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For the Grunt lovers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMSiSkL4ctk
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Oct 28, 2015, 01:59:15 PM
I liked where they took the story, but I think 343 could've focused on something else instead of this.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 05:08:40 AM
I honestly can't say I enjoyed this one, except for two missions it didn't live up to any of the hype imo.

May I ask you which missions? I really enjoyed the first and final Blue Team missions.


Blue Teams first mission (Argent Moon) was the best mission of the whole game imo, the second best mission is the one that has Locke's team going assaulting the covenant city with the Arbiter's forces. I forget the name of it.

Besides those two missions and the new (awesome) aiming mechanics the game just isn't as good as the previous titles.
I actually liked Lockes team but honestly not in the role that they're playing. I would have preferred it'd been other Spartan 2's who actually went after Master Chief. Grey team could have been brought in from the books, so could Black team had they not all been killed off panel in the comics (BIG waste of Spartan 2's in my mind).
Even if they didn't go that route just for the sake of using the S4's I wonder why they didn't put Thorne on Lockes team in place of Tanaka, or why they didn't use the surviving S3's that would have been with Fred, Kelly, and Linda.

Spoiler

The story seemed to be forced together, and it seemed like there was supposed to be more missions for Blue team who got basically sidelined. Chief and Blue team honestly may as well not have been in the game since they felt the need to force Locke down our throats even more so than the Arbiter in H2.
There was a distinct lack of human weapons compared to the previous games and that really irked me. I felt like I Ran out of ammo in all my human weapons by the second encounter with a group of enemies. I don't care for the covie weapons besides the Carbine and I hate the Promethean weapons. Aesthetically everything also felt A LOT smaller. The pelicans seemed cramped, the wart hogs and the scorpions seemed like toys with the Spartans crewing them.
Warden Eternal was an interesting character, but boss fights have never belonged in Halo.

My biggest complaint besides the lack of Chief and Blue team though has to be Cortana. I can't even begin to put into words how stupid and out of character her betrayal of John and turn on humanity is. It's like the writer of the game had watched Terminator the night before deciding on his villain and then decided to make turn Cortana into the Halo version of Skynet.

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I'm done ranting now. It just doesn't feel like Halo, Campaign or Multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 29, 2015, 01:17:30 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
Blue Teams first mission (Argent Moon) was the best mission of the whole game imo, the second best mission is the one that has Locke's team going assaulting the covenant city with the Arbiter's forces. I forget the name of it.

Battle of Sunaion. I think it's, like, the 10th mission or so.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
Grey team could have been brought in from the books

There was an article saying that Eric Nylund wanted to do something with Grey Team, but it never happened. I doubt we'll see them in games either.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
so could Black team had they not all been killed off panel in the comics (BIG waste of Spartan 2's in my mind).

Maybe 343 didn't know what do to with them and decided to avoid making something stupid with their story, so they just killed Black Team. We don't know if they went down without a serious fight or were just teddy bears to the Didact.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
Even if they didn't go that route just for the sake of using the S4's I wonder why they didn't put Thorne on Lockes team in place of Tanaka, or why they didn't use the surviving S3's that would have been with Fred, Kelly, and Linda.

Same-same for me. Tanaka didn't feel any special, but I think it was nice to see some new faces. And having Buck the only Spartan we were familiar with...it made Osiris overall better.

343 loves their S-IV's

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
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The story seemed to be forced together, and it seemed like there was supposed to be more missions for Blue team who got basically sidelined. Chief and Blue team honestly may as well not have been in the game since they felt the need to force Locke down our throats even more so than the Arbiter in H2.
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If they actually spiced things up between Chief and Locke, it would've been awesome to play most of the game as Osiris.
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Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
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There was a distinct lack of human weapons compared to the previous games and that really irked me. I felt like I Ran out of ammo in all my human weapons by the second encounter with a group of enemies. I don't care for the covie weapons besides the Carbine and I hate the Promethean weapons. Aesthetically everything also felt A LOT smaller. The pelicans seemed cramped, the wart hogs and the scorpions seemed like toys with the Spartans crewing them.
Warden Eternal was an interesting character, but boss fights have never belonged in Halo.
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That sucks. Promethean weapons should never be the main arsenal.

Nothing better than the olde'  Warthog Run, right?  :laugh:

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Oct 28, 2015, 10:58:57 PM
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My biggest complaint besides the lack of Chief and Blue team though has to be Cortana. I can't even begin to put into words how stupid and out of character her betrayal of John and turn on humanity is. It's like the writer of the game had watched Terminator the night before deciding on his villain and then decided to make turn Cortana into the Halo version of Skynet.
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As I said, they could've focused on better things like this. I mean, all the "ONI is Satan" thing, the Guardians...

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...and then we find out the Guardians were just Cortana's play-toys to "ring peace across the whole galaxy".

               Wheatley did it, HAL did it, Shodan did it, Durandal did it, Ultron did it, heck, even Mendicant Bias did it...but now Cortana? 343 failed for a common Sci-Fi cliche.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Oct 31, 2015, 09:06:36 PM
Loving this game, the campaign had some weird moments but I liked it, but the soundtrack is amazing
It's like someone combined Halo 3, Halo 4, and the Avengers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAYPkVeWjXM
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: D. Compton Ambrose on Oct 31, 2015, 10:52:36 PM
I honestly liked it a lot. The only campaign stories I like more than Guardians would have to be ODST and, the as-of-yet untoppable, Combat Evolved.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 02, 2015, 10:34:23 AM
They talked about it in the Live round tables. Thorne was originally going to be in it but the actor was busy, I believe, a Fillion was available.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Nov 10, 2015, 04:37:55 PM
I was wondering why Thorne wasn't in it, but at least we got Buck back!   ;D

I guess I'm not a big competitive gamer anymore because I really cannot get into the matchmaking of Halo 5.  I tried to play the Master Chief Collection over the year but even that I just wasn't feeling it.  I'm much more relaxed now in days and I just like to have fun so I mainly stick to custom games or Firefight (when the game(s) offer it).  At least I am still having an absolute blast with the campaign!  That's all I've really been playing for the last two weeks and I'm still close to being bored by it.  While I think the story was weaker than Halo 4's, Halo 5 still offers one of the best campaigns in the series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 10, 2015, 05:59:02 PM
I'm enjoying the Warzone as a nice medium between Firefight and plain old matchmaking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 16, 2015, 06:01:17 PM
Early Halo 5 concept art for Fred:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.kinja-img.com%2Fgawker-media%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--XUvofyRa--%2Fc_scale%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_80%2Cw_800%2F1493224563328430376.jpg&hash=cae5eb8a60c59605c16ab6594aeec11e3a67e4b0)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 16, 2015, 06:21:06 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Nov 16, 2015, 06:01:17 PM
Early Halo 5 concept art for Fred:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.kinja-img.com%2Fgawker-media%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--XUvofyRa--%2Fc_scale%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_80%2Cw_800%2F1493224563328430376.jpg&hash=cae5eb8a60c59605c16ab6594aeec11e3a67e4b0)
I like that more than what we got, all their armor should have been OD green
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Nov 16, 2015, 08:12:38 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 16, 2015, 06:21:06 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Nov 16, 2015, 06:01:17 PM
Early Halo 5 concept art for Fred:

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.kinja-img.com%2Fgawker-media%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Fs--XUvofyRa--%2Fc_scale%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_80%2Cw_800%2F1493224563328430376.jpg&hash=cae5eb8a60c59605c16ab6594aeec11e3a67e4b0)
I like that more than what we got, all their armor should have been OD green

Agreed. The skittle colored spartans from Reach always irked me as much as I loved everything else about the game.
Freds concept is a lot cooler than his final version.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 17, 2015, 02:40:01 AM
Oh god I just realized Fred is O'neil from Colonial Marines  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 18, 2015, 05:33:04 PM
Seems like we'll get ourselves a new Halo Encyclopedia : Halo Mythos

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDHr7Ipw.jpg&hash=b10d9a8236f8c0884f214a54f696741c78befd32)

Rumors are it will cover everything Forerunner.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 19, 2015, 10:49:45 AM
Ah, cool. I have the old one and loved it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 28, 2015, 06:06:34 PM
Joseph Staten is teasing us by tweeting a sentence from Shadow of Intent every day, up until the book's release.

https://twitter.com/joestaten
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 30, 2015, 10:42:08 AM
That's the last e-novella?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 30, 2015, 11:04:08 AM
Yes.

I'm already waiting for what they have in mind next. Fingers crossed... ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 30, 2015, 11:07:31 AM
I haven't read Last Light yet. I really ought to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 30, 2015, 04:05:26 PM
I'm buying books faster than I can read them, lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 30, 2015, 04:21:58 PM
I have the same issue! I don't get to read much as I used to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Dec 04, 2015, 06:04:24 PM
This week's Canon Fodder is indeed interesting.

Link: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-staten-it-plainly

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedia.org%2Fimages%2Fe%2Fea%2FHalo_Mythos_-_SOI.jpg&hash=0bfae0742d570f3a2026853ebac8efa5acf35498)

Who's who? Sangheili and San'Shyuum.

QuoteThe longer the countdown went, the more the bunker smelled

like fear.

The Prelate scowled at the two Jiralhanae looming beside him.

One was covered with rust-red hair, and the other with dirty white.

Both warriors were so tall that they had to duck their helmeted

heads to keep from banging them on the bunker's low, flat ceiling.

The thickly muscled, sharp-toothed Brutes stood still and silent,

like monuments to violence. But all male Jiralhanae were prone

to pungent pheromones that mirrored their emotions, and now,

so close to the activation of the device, these usually fearless

creatures' panicked stench permeated the cramped, dark room.

The Prelate, Tem'Bhetek, wanted to shout a reprimand. He

had handpicked the two Jiralhanae for their strength and mental

fortitude. And besides: they were adults, certainly mature enough

to regulate their pheromones. But Tem held his tongue, partly

because he didn't want to startle the insectile Yanme'e nervously

monitoring the device's final activation sequence, but mostly

because the Prelate knew the Jiralhanae weren't the real cause of

his slowly building rage.

As much as the Prelate's nostrils recoiled at his warriors'

sharp, sour scent, it was the noise filling his lobeless ears that

made him truly angry. A noise that rose over the rapid clicking

of the Yanme'e's claws on the luminous glyphs shining through

the surface of the bunker's obsidian walls. A noise that muted the

rumble of the device in the test chamber many levels above. A

noise so infuriating that the Prelate finally broke his silence with a

strangled hiss: "Why would they sing at a time like this?"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Dec 08, 2015, 05:11:56 PM
For those who read it, would you advise me into starting with Broken Circle (and supposedly, the H2A terminals) before going with Shadow of Intent?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Dec 15, 2015, 12:55:19 PM
Anyone found these fellas before? They are really cute.  ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBEfvQIoG6E
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 17, 2015, 02:06:32 PM
http://news.xbox.com/2015/12/17/xbox-one-backward-compatibility-december/

QuoteWhat's more, hot off the heels of the Halo 5: Guardians launch and the Halo World Championship kickoff on Dec. 6, Halo fans can dive even deeper into the Halo universe as Halo: Reach is among the titles added to the catalog this month. The game showcases the power of Xbox One Backward Compatibility, bringing exciting storylines and gameplay from fan favorites onto one console. Today, Halo: Reach will join Halo 5: Guardians, Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Halo: Spartan Assault on Xbox One.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Dec 17, 2015, 03:11:51 PM
Still have my copy getting dusty on the shelf.   :P I'm wondering whether we can resume with our current ranks, or have to start over again.

Today I also finished Primordium. Best parts were beginning + end, the rest was just shitty filler. The only addition I liked was Gamelpar, which is now my favorite character out of all the Halo canon there is. Sorry, Arbiter.

Similar to what happened after The Thursday War, I'm having a burn-out of everything with "Halo" on it, damn.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 24, 2015, 07:06:39 PM
Was just ordering the new Stargate e-novella and I remembered the last Halo one. Got it downloaded now. Anyone read it yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jan 10, 2016, 07:07:38 PM
More Fall of Reach stuff. Seriously, why not make a movie?

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-annual-achievements

QuoteIn case you haven't seen the news already, our friends at Dark Horse Comics have a couple of snazzy new collected editions of previously released Halo comics that should be of interest to both devoted collectors as well as fans who maybe missed out on these stories the first time. First up is the complete Halo: Fall of Reach collected hardcover edition, featuring a gorgeous new cover (shown here) by fan-favorite Isaac Hannaford. This edition collects for the first time all three acts of the Fall of Reach graphic novel collection: "Bootcamp," "Covenant," and "Invasion." This new collected edition is currently slated to release on March 16, 2016 (gah, it's already 2016!), and you can preorder yours by clicking the link above. You can also gussy up your smartphone screen by clicking the cover image seen here.

Also coming up is the Halo: Escalation Library Edition Volume 1, which not only collects issues #1-12 of Halo: Escalation, but also issues #1-3 of Halo: Initiation, along with some cool extras all in a slick new hardcover package. This edition is slated to release on May 11, 2016, and can be pre-ordered right here. Check them both out and add some extra charm to your Halo shelf!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 11, 2016, 12:35:11 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jan 10, 2016, 07:07:38 PM
More Fall of Reach stuff. Seriously, why not make a movie?

They kind of did!  :P

In all seriousness though, it is about time they pulled the stops out and did a feature length with Blur or something.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jan 11, 2016, 04:49:13 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 11, 2016, 12:35:11 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jan 10, 2016, 07:07:38 PM
More Fall of Reach stuff. Seriously, why not make a movie?

They kind of did!  :P

In all seriousness though, it is about time they pulled the stops out and did a feature length with Blur or something.

I'm not craving for Blur (although I'd be happy to have them on this), but a movie covering the whole book would've been nice. Heck, I don't have anything with the animated series we've got (was pretty nice, in fact), but it's only 1/3 of the actual book. 343, how could you screw that up? It's The Fall of Reach, not The Fall of Sam !

I got more enjoyment out of the comics. Seriously.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jan 23, 2016, 10:25:06 AM
New Cannon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-armory-amore

Highlights:
- Riptide and Urban (multiplayer maps)
- Achilles armor
- Orion-class Assault Carrier & RCS-class Armored Cruiser
- background on Mjolnir armor (probably a tease for Halo 6  :-X)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 23, 2016, 04:05:55 PM
Urgh. I really want to get that tabletop game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Hubbs on Jan 23, 2016, 05:55:22 PM
I recently completed Halo 5 on the Xbone, not bad, kinda feels a bit repetitive now, nothing new, same old. I didn't like how the AI characters were basically invincible and just respawned, and no friendly fire either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jan 23, 2016, 06:24:16 PM
On the contrary, the gameplay looks fun, while the story was a bit...lacking. If 343 can at least expand on the current storyline for Halo 6, the whole

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Cortana is evil plot won't seem so cheesy.
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Seeing as the only big release for now is Halo Wars 2, I'll be one heck of a disappointed lore fan.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 06, 2016, 06:24:27 PM
New Canon Fodder !

Today is the day I found out I've been misreading "Canon Fodder" as "Cannon Fodder" all along. F**k me, I need better glasses.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-judges-jurys

Highlights:
- Arbiter may be featured in Killer Instinct as a new character

Spoiler
- Cortana's Halo 5 render
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 13, 2016, 06:44:21 PM
New Canon Fodder (this one's pretty weak IMO) !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-needle-me-this

Highlights:

- Race Warthogs
- UNSC Falcons
- toys
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 19, 2016, 05:18:07 PM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-storm-surge

Highlights:

- Auriga Station (yes, that Auriga :laugh:)
- Decimator & Marauder armor
- Gravity Hammer
- Naomi-010's current status
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 24, 2016, 06:55:12 PM
Is...is Firefight coming to Halo 5?  :o

http://news.xbox.com/2016/02/24/new-halo-5-guardians-free-content-detailed-as-hammer-storm-launches-today/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Quote
Among the vast array of new modes coming to Halo over the next several months is one that our fans have repeatedly asked us to deliver – Firefight. The new mode, called "Warzone Firefight", will bring PvE to Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer and let players battle together against common foes (and truly show off their custom Spartans to boot!) That's all we'll say for now, but trust us, we can't wait to tell you more about Warzone Firefight in the coming months.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.xbox.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2FHalo-5-Guardians-Free-Spring-and-Summer-Content-Preview1-940x528.jpg&hash=a3a2459a4520ac144a2cbc87783cff5c6864e0e5)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 25, 2016, 08:54:16 AM
Excellent. I think Firefight became quite a wanted aspect of all Halo games.

Have you gotten around the XB1 yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 25, 2016, 02:27:31 PM
No, sadly. After Halo 5 and the community's neglect of its campaign I needed to take a break from the series, but now I'm back and I'm slowly recovering. Just need to start saving the money.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 28, 2016, 07:23:43 AM
New Canon Fodder (probably the longest I've seen in a while) !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fighting-words

Highlights:

- Arbiter is now FEATURED in Killer Instinct, along with other Elite classes (complete with weapons and old/newer armors)

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 05, 2016, 07:54:25 AM
*trumpets*

New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-fury-s-road

Highlights:

- special variant of the Storm Rifle
- Halo: New Blood to release as paperback on 15th March, includes 5-page conversation between Veronica and Buck during/after Halo 5
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Mar 05, 2016, 09:55:44 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Feb 13, 2016, 06:44:21 PM
New Canon Fodder (this one's pretty weak IMO) !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-needle-me-this

Highlights:

- Race Warthogs
- UNSC Falcons
- toys

Haven't played Halo in about 2 months, are Falcons in Halo 5 now?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 06, 2016, 08:18:07 AM
Not yet. They seem to have weekly/monthly contests where a subject is chosen and everybody has to take photos, mid-game or Forge. It happened that one of the subjects was the Falcon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 07, 2016, 09:59:13 AM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Mar 05, 2016, 09:55:44 PM
Haven't played Halo in about 2 months, are Falcons in Halo 5 now?

Me either but only because I didn't have anyone to play with.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 07, 2016, 07:48:02 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/49bj06/the_rhalo_opinion_slider/

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDlZwFOp.jpg&hash=737c6ff12d6354cae2d2ab01492cb082227b466b)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Mar 07, 2016, 09:24:31 PM
Halo Reach ruined the franchise? It had some of the best multiplayer in the franchise, not to mention those awesome falcons, had some real good Nam' moments with those
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Mar 08, 2016, 02:57:49 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 07, 2016, 09:59:13 AM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Mar 05, 2016, 09:55:44 PM
Haven't played Halo in about 2 months, are Falcons in Halo 5 now?

Me either but only because I didn't have anyone to play with.
Do you only play 5 Hicks? I added you on Live however I really only play MCC.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 08, 2016, 09:41:06 AM
I don't really play any atm. But I'd be happy to play some MCC with you!

How come you're not on 5?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 08, 2016, 05:18:40 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Mar 07, 2016, 09:24:31 PM
Halo Reach ruined the franchise? It had some of the best multiplayer in the franchise, not to mention those awesome falcons, had some real good Nam' moments with those

There are several reasons why Reach would've been hated:

- no inclusion of the BR
- armor abilities (and the infamous armor lock)
- laggiest of all Halo games (back on the 360 it used motion blur in order to ameliorate lag, but it still ran at pretty much 27 fps or so)
- f**ked with the canon established by Halo : The Fall of Reach and presumably Ghosts of Onyx

To hell with those "Reach vs. The Fall of Reach" debates...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Mar 09, 2016, 08:19:59 AM
Halo Reach was one of the best games of the franchise, the only thing "bad" about it was the fact the spartan armor was skittle colored and not military green like Chiefs.
Imo Halo 4 started to kill things, Halo 5 just drove the knife deeper.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 09, 2016, 05:24:53 PM
Halo Reach wasn't that bad IMO, it's just these things that I found the community to be ranting about the most. No Halo games (as of now) burn as much as Halo 5 did though.

It had some flaws and goods, but in total Halo 5 made me give up the franchise for the last 5 months (and still counting). I've just started to develop a taste for the EU again , but far from playing the games anytime soon.

For one, I keep posting the Canon Fodders in here just because I think I would be doing you guys a favor, otherwise would I give a f**k?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 10, 2016, 07:07:19 PM
Get hyped !

http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Tales-Slipspace-Frank-OConnor/dp/1506700721
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 11, 2016, 08:58:12 AM
Oooohhhh. It's a good few months away but I'm glad we're getting more Halo comics! I still need to read the last book too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 12, 2016, 09:39:18 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-bulkhead-banter

Highlights:

- Halo : Tales From Slipspace to release on 12 October 2016, "a spiritual successor to the Halo Graphic Novel"
- Vailant-class Super Heavy Cruiser & CPV-class Heavy Destroyer
- Punic-class Supercarrier & CAS-class Assault Cruiser

(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/canonfodder-3-11-16-f37292391fb64b1d8aa4fa78901bcca5.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 19, 2016, 09:50:01 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-glassed-ceiling

Highlights:

- "Skirmish at Darkstar" multiplayer map
- HCS/HWC and Halo's multiplayer being canon
- Challenger armor variant
- Killer Instinct behind-the-scenes video : Creating the music for "Arbiter"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 26, 2016, 11:50:53 AM
New Canon Fodder (as always) !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-close-quarters

Highlights:

- Dynast armor
- Tartarus' Gavel, one of the few gravity hammers which are planned to appear in the next update - Ghosts of Meridian
- Hannibal Scorpion & Mantis
- Killer Instinct gameplay
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Apr 02, 2016, 08:36:04 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-no-joke

Highlights:

- "Tyrant" multiplayer map
- Corpsemaker and Grinder gravity hammers
- Endurance of Will as a new boss for the "Skirmish at Darkstar" Warzone map
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Apr 05, 2016, 02:57:33 PM
A new Halo book coming out?

Halo: Ghosts Legacy of Onyx by Matt Forbeck

Available on approximately 10 January 2017.

http://books.simonandschuster.com/Legacy-of-Onyx/Matt-Forbeck/9781508225324

Spoiler

Smells like a full-length novel to me. Please be post-Halo 5.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 05, 2016, 03:00:33 PM
Curious. At that price I'd assume full length. This is the same fella who did New Blood, I believe? I enjoyed that one. I haven't read the latest book or ebook yet. Just not been in a Halo mood for a while.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Apr 05, 2016, 03:10:02 PM
Yes, he did write New Blood.

Same thing applies for me. I think I still need to finish Hunters in the Dark, Last Light and Shadow of Intent...? I've been taking a break but to be honest I'm not sure if I'm burned-out on reading or just the Sci-Fi genre overall.

Part of me just wants to get it done with, part of me thinks I'll be just barely able to get over Shadow of Intent (which is the smallest out of the 3).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 05, 2016, 03:11:39 PM
I find I get franchise burnout if I try and do too much of one particular franchise in one go. I find it best to just knock it on the head, go do something else and then come back when you feel it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Apr 10, 2016, 02:25:25 AM
Halo has always been a near and dear franchise of interest to me. Games, books, collectibles, etc. However, Halo 4 showed me that the game I played endless hours of was now in the hands of people that didn't apply the same level of aesthetic to the series. It very much reminds me of Star Wars OT vs. PT. Halo is now the equivalent of Star Wars Episodes 1-3.

Despite the Master Chief Collection having plenty of issues even to this day, it still gives me the ability to play all the old games I loved. It was Bungie's pride and joy and it felt like it. Like they actually loved what they were doing. 343 only seems to care about what will sell the most copies. Halo 4 & 5 feel like CoD with a bunch of Halo skins. They try to explore and expand Halo lore by bringing up characters, events and places found solely in the novels. If they love the franchise so much, why do the campaigns feel so shoe-horned in? Oh right, because multiplayer seems to be the only thing they care about because it sells.

tl;dr
Bungie loved Halo and it showed. 343 loves the money the name brings and puts out lackluster games that lack depth and character in favor of cashing in on the popularity of multiplayer and the franchise suffers as a result.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Apr 10, 2016, 05:44:22 PM
Trying to improve the Multiplayer experience for that part of the community is good. Ignoring the campaign is not.

For example, do not even bother to visit /r/halo: those darn mods care little (if any) for stuff that isn't a video compilation, REQ listing or weapon comparison material even though some of their staff are actually 343 employees (and yet none of them actually seem to know about what their current story is). I haven't visited Waypoint in eons, so I keep my tongue for that.

Otherwise, I have completely liked both the SW prequels and Halo 4, it's just that I never considered them as good as the originals. Should I say, if I haven't already did once, that Halo 5's soundtrack was worth the wait? The game itself had some great moments (like the intro for "Battle of Sunaion"), but none of that matters if your game is very lackluster plot-wise.

Spoiler

My god, the changes this thread had suffered.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DoomRulz on Apr 12, 2016, 01:21:31 PM
I had a chance to play Halo: CE the other day via the Master Chief Collection. I gotta say, I was pretty impressed. The new graphics are great and it was cool being able to switch back and forth from the old graphics to the new ones.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Apr 13, 2016, 01:15:58 AM
I will buy the next Halo game but not necessarily when it drops. Halo Wars was an interesting spin but I never much cared for RTS. Halo 6... perhaps they play to kill Chief so Locke can be the main character in the trilogy that follows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aGwPf4jmg4&nohtml5=False
Funny enough, the dates were very close, as were a couple quips about the games themselves. Little did they know... LOL
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Apr 16, 2016, 07:39:13 AM
New Canon Fodder !

Surprisingly good. If only I could get my dirty hands on one of these...  :laugh:

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-stand-your-ground

Highlights:

- Halo : Ground Command table-top game
- "Sins of the Prophets" mod for the Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion game (http://www.moddb.com/mods/halo-sins-of-the-prophets)
-  Halo 5's Warzone Firefight beta live till 19th of April

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 18, 2016, 09:11:39 AM
Argh. I still need to get the Fleet Battles game. I wanted them so badly but just never got around to buying them. The Ground Command looks fun too.

I started reading Shadow of Intent last night. I'm about halfway through it and actually really enjoying it. Got really into it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Apr 18, 2016, 04:10:53 PM
Shadow of Intent seems exactly like my kind of book !
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Apr 23, 2016, 09:06:43 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-bits-pieces

Highlights:

- Halo: Ground Command shown at Salute 2016 + a little interview
- Promethean Soldier models (all variants)
- MegaBlocks' lovely video of the ODST Buck figure, which seems to be part of an ongoing series - Halo Heroes
- File Browser for Halo Waypoint
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Apr 25, 2016, 09:30:13 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Apr 18, 2016, 04:10:53 PM
Shadow of Intent seems exactly like my kind of book !

I finished this last week. Wonderful read. I really enjoyed it. Would recommend it to you. Hope to see more of the characters and would love them to explore these new Prelates they introduced.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 01, 2016, 09:06:10 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-journalistic-integrity

Highlights:

- a look at Halo: Reach's Special Collector Editions
- "Stasis", a map coming with the "Memories of Reach" update

(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/cfstasisconcept-79a25ae398da403fb147114e0420749c.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2016, 12:10:21 PM
What's Halo: Reach's Special Collector Editions? A re-release of Reach?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Murfy426 on May 01, 2016, 12:18:56 PM
I'm sure they already released Reach as a backwards compatible game not that long ago, I'm just too damn excited for Emile's armour which is called simply 'Wraith' now that armour is state of the badass art!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 01, 2016, 03:32:17 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2016, 12:10:21 PM
What's Halo: Reach's Special Collector Editions? A re-release of Reach?

No. It's the Limited Edition of Halo: Reach that came back in 2010. You know, the one with Halsey's journal, documents, photos and the Noble Team statue.

Grim talks about the extra documents in this Canon Fodder (although briefly). Most of it are just transcripts for those who couldn't get them.

Don't set your hopes too high. They're just recycling bits from the lore.  :P

Quote from: Murfy426 on May 01, 2016, 12:18:56 PM
I'm sure they already released Reach as a backwards compatible game not that long ago,

I think it was either December or November.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 07, 2016, 09:14:07 AM
New Canon Fodder !

Reach lovers, unite !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions

Highlights:

Different stuff coming in the "Memories of Reach" update, like:
               - "Indomitable" (Jorge), "Wrath"(Emile), "Intruder"(Kat), "Vigilant"(Jun) armor variants
               - Jorge's chaingun and the Brute Plasma Rifle

(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/canonfodder-5-6-16-4cdc32945480497aae1f3cf3c52a491b.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on May 08, 2016, 03:01:58 AM
That's cool and all...now how about we get to H3 and Halo Reach anniversary
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 13, 2016, 04:52:19 PM
Currently reading Shadow of Intent. Will post my thoughts as I finish.

By the way, have any of you seen Harupsis' analysis of Halo 5?

https://haruspis.wordpress.com/tag/halo-5-guardians/page/3/

Beware: Ranting.

New Canon Fodder !

Spoiler

NEW ANTHOLOGY

THAT COVER

BY THE GODS
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https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-the-write-stuff

Highlights:

- new anthology coming on 20 September 2016, Halo: Fractures. Among a lot of stories Shadow of Intent and Saint's Testimony will also be included. It is more than likely that we will be getting some sort of update on Grey Team.

Full list of writers:

Spoiler


Tobias Buckell - author of "Halo: The Cole Protocol"

Troy Denning - author of "Halo: Last Light"

Matt Forbeck - author of "Halo: New Blood"

Kelly Gay

Christie Golden

Kevin Grace

Morgan Lockhart

John Jackson Miller

Frank O'Connor

Brian Reed

James Swallow
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- the UNSC Pelican and Covenant Phantom will be coming soon to the Halo: Ground Command tabletop game.
- the Ultimate Arbiter Pack for Killer Instinct is available for 9.99 $ on the Xbox Store, which probably includes all Halo related material showcased in the game
- correcting a writing mistake regarding one of Doisac's satellites
- "The History of Sgt. Johnson" video

(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/cfhalo_fractures_cvr_plusmech-993e23221ae54d75986af034068a5762.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 14, 2016, 11:06:14 AM
Awesome! I was worried we wouldn't be getting any new novels for a while. There'd be no announcements.

Grey Team are gone! I wonder if we'll be finding out more about their encounter with the Didact.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 14, 2016, 12:02:46 PM
There's no official announcement about the stories yet, but we'll get more info (hopefully) in the next Cannon Fodder. The thing about Gray Team is just a rumor I picked in the process.  ;D

The structure/ship in the corners of the cover piques my interest though. I can't tell if it's Forerunner or not.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 15, 2016, 03:58:15 PM
I'd guess so from the blues.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 15, 2016, 06:48:02 PM
If I tilt my head slightly I can make out some UNSC-y arhitecture right there, sorta.

By the way, there's been a Twitter post which seems to confirm countless rumors that...

Spoiler

Brian Reed will be doing the Gray Team story. So we're 100% sure on this?

Spoiler

There goes another Spartan team...

sigh
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I'm in a bit of a hurry so I can't link the source but it was somewhere on the /r/HaloStory subreddit.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 15, 2016, 08:16:27 PM
They're already dead though, brother. They're already gone! I didn't actually enjoy their novel - The Cole Protocol. I thought it was a huge disappointment so Gray Team never really grew on me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 22, 2016, 10:06:34 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-tales-stingers

Highlights:

- cover for the Halo: Tales from Slipspace comic, along with 1 page
- Stinger armor and Sword Hog
- Forge is coming to Windows 10

Spoiler


(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/cf_cvr_tfs-dc829f6cdd7d482cb3fe301a6e166ad8.jpg)

(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/cf_tfs_interiorsneak-865af062e13b4101908a4c43fe11e1e6.jpg)

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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 23, 2016, 11:10:22 AM
I'm digging the artwork. Also digging the fact we're getting some new Blue team action. I hadn't really thought about them being active after 3 and before 5 but I bet there's a lot in there to really play with.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on May 28, 2016, 11:21:06 AM
From the looks of it the comic seems to take place after Escalation (the issues featuring Blue Team) 'till Halo 5.

New Canon Fodder !

Finally we get to see some of the post-Halo 5 universe !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-driving-force

Highlights:

- interview with former Star Wars writer John Jackson Miller about Halo: Fractures
- Vespin and Rally Warthogs
- Hybrid scope (Covenant Rifle scope + UNSC weapon)
- the Unggoy have joined the Created and Balaho's factories are active once again. Their lifestyle is thriving.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 03, 2016, 08:43:35 AM
Possible cover art for Halo Wars 2 has been leaked:

https://gamingtreehouse.com/2016/06/03/leaked-halo-wars-2-art/

Spoiler
(https://gamingtreehouse.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_4841.jpg)

(https://gamingtreehouse.files.wordpress.com/2016/06/img_4842.jpg)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 03, 2016, 09:11:10 AM
Is that the
Spoiler
Ark
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I see in the background?

Also, they announced a semi-regular Halo Lootcrate yesterday. https://www.lootcrate.com/core_crates_collections/halo-crate

QuoteSubmit your email address to headquarters to be the first to know when the Halo Legendary Crate is available!*

EXCLUSIVE Halo gear, collectibles and in-game content
5-7 items, including a new figure line made just for this crate
Themes based on the biggest moments in the Halo universe
$34.99** for $65+ worth of legendary Halo items
Delivered every 2 months

(https://www.lootcrate.com/assets/crates/halo-crate/crate-image-7254b6873718ef62f7d6d59f1dd2d8c519daac4d27461231b6a4c943a8f212b8.png)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 03, 2016, 04:28:34 PM
Of course it is, but what is that planet right in the middle of it?

Rumors are saying that this is the Lesser Ark (the one we see in Halo 3, which fabricates smaller Halos). I haven't read Hunters in the Dark yet, but I would guess it has been reactivated.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 03, 2016, 05:53:29 PM
It was in a right state in Hunters. It might be more likely to be the Greater Ark. It's something we haven't seen yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 11, 2016, 07:44:18 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-local-units

Highlights:

- a short overview of Halo Wars' story and a five-part video series named "Lost with all Hands"
- the Firefight update will come with a "brand new" arcade gamemode "Score Attack"
- AV-22 Sparrowhawk

Spoiler

If I remember right Score Attack was in Halo Reach under the same name. Unless they change it it's not that "new".

As for the Sparrowhawk, that's an air vehicle which we'll probably see in-game, I hope.
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Also, here are several leaked screenshots from the Halo Wars 2 beta. We might see these at E3, don't get amazed.

http://imgur.com/a/Jsd1A
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 13, 2016, 06:06:25 PM
Downloading the Wars beta now.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 14, 2016, 05:27:56 PM
Have I missed E3? I see a lot of stuff coming up.

EDIT: Damn.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: MoonerSK on Jun 14, 2016, 05:36:48 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jun 14, 2016, 05:27:56 PM
Have I missed E3? I see a lot of stuff coming up.

Pretty much yes. All of the major conferences already took place, but the show is not over yet so there will still be interviews and stuff poping up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 15, 2016, 08:37:33 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r378v1lhCw
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 18, 2016, 07:33:22 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-surface-features

Highlights:

- Halo Wars 2 E3 Trailer
- Interview with Jeremy Cook about Halo Wars 2. The Ark from Halo 3 is confirmed to be in the game.
- Halo Wars 2: Ultimate Edition will come included with Halo Wars: Definitive Edition, a much more improved version of the original game when it comes to graphics.
- Temple Banshee and Brute Arms plasma rifle
- Cinder and Cyclops armor
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 20, 2016, 09:24:43 AM
I wonder how Wars 2 will play into Hunters then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 23, 2016, 06:30:58 AM
There's a new Warzone boss called "the Wasp". On mobile so I can't link it but it's basically an Unggoy mech with double-barreled Needlers.

Surprised yet?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 25, 2016, 11:09:04 AM
New Canon Fodder !

Apparently the Wasp is an UNSC flying vehicle. The mech is called Goblin.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-buzz-generating

Highlights:

- AV-49 Wasp and the Grunt Goblin
- Interview with Nick Ardizzone about the Unggoy
- Halo 2's Beam Rifle will be included in the Warzone Firefight update
- Molten, Prospect and Tidal maps
- Interview with Gus and Jack (Rooster Teeth) about the Halo Wars 2 gameplay seen at E3

I suppose the Goblin is gonna be quite unpredictable, judging by this:

Spoiler

QuoteAll agree the Goblin can handle even the most dire combat experience, with the Grunt jockey inside cowering – er, protected by a dedicated energy shield and thick plates of armor.

The Goblin mech suit is armed with a Needle Cannon that can fire off swarms of heavy explosive crystalline shards and a back-mounted Shardstorm launcher that unleashes entire clouds of Needles that is an impressive sight – even if it doesn't actually hit anyone – and is equipped with a Power Wrist and Furious Feet for close-quarters combat, though "Goblin jockeys" prefer to keep enemies far away, preferably on different battlefields, if possible.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 03, 2016, 05:58:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1NcWrzOy84

28 years...That would put this at 2562. The war is over. The Ark is destroyed. Why's it back up again? Automated repairs?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 04, 2016, 03:07:45 PM
Dunno, guess we'll find out in the Halo: Fractures anthology. Only 78 days to go.  :P

I would find it shameful if Halo Wars 2, a spinoff RTS game, turned out to be better than Halo 5, a main game in the series.

Now here's the E3 trailer, a little old but whatever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjN1eWhzPeA
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jul 04, 2016, 06:42:10 PM
I fully expect Halo Wars 2 story to be significantly better than H4 or H5's. The plot of those two games is a stain on the Halo universe.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mr. Forest on Jul 05, 2016, 03:32:30 AM
I think Halo 4 had the best story of all the Halo games as of yet, and Halo 5 has the worst.  Really dropped the ball there, 343i, but I am both loving and growing exceedingly frustrated with Warzone Firefight.  It really needs some tinkering.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 05, 2016, 08:31:39 AM
I might have to have a replay of 5. I really didn't mind it. I think the only thing I was somewhat disappointed with was the lack of the conflict the advertising built up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 05, 2016, 03:06:46 PM
Exactly. I can't help but get enraged when I think of the marketing campaign.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jul 04, 2016, 06:42:10 PM
I fully expect Halo Wars 2 story to be significantly better than H4 or H5's. The plot of those two games is a stain on the Halo universe.

Now Halo 4 is obviously not as good as the originals, but nevertheless it's a "good" game. I would choose it any time over Halo 5.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 06, 2016, 07:49:20 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jul 05, 2016, 03:06:46 PM
Exactly. I can't help but get enraged when I think of the marketing campaign.

Wasn't enough to really piss me off. I quite enjoyed where they went with the whole Cortana thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PRJ_since1990 on Jul 08, 2016, 01:27:44 AM
Hey folks. My latest MCC montage is up. This is the last one I'll be doing for a while so please check it out. This is one to watch through until the end, as the clips get better and better. Let me know what you think (thumbs up, subscribe, etc.). I did put a lot of effort syncing this up so I hope you enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTDIqdd-W2Y
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 10, 2016, 04:29:03 PM
New Canon Fodder !

Short on time at the moment so I'll just link it here:

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-crown-jul

Some talk about Jul 'Mdama, Loot Crates and another one of those "Lego Halo" trailers featuring Vale.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 16, 2016, 08:28:35 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/comic-con-preview

Can't quite sum it up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Engineer on Jul 22, 2016, 05:03:53 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 03, 2016, 05:58:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1NcWrzOy84

28 years...That would put this at 2562. The war is over. The Ark is destroyed. Why's it back up again? Automated repairs?

Forgive me if you already got this question answered, but if I'm not mistaken, there were always 2 arks. A bigger one and a smaller one. I thought was was destroyed centuries before, leaving us with the one halo 3 took place on, but I can't remember for sure. I also can't remember which ark we played on in halo 3; the big one or the small one. But perhaps halo wars 2 is on the second ark, or maybe just a fragment of the ark (similar to how halo: nightfall took place on a fragment of the alpha ringworld).

PS. Can't believe I never saw this thread before!! I'm an alien fan first, predator fan second (close second) and halo fan third (close third). :-D

Ok halo 3 took place on installation 00, aka "the lesser ark" which has a current status of severely damaged.

The other was "the greater ark" which was part of the halo array originally consisting of 12 Ringworlds and the lesser ark.

I still recall seeing somewhere that the greater ark was destroyed before, but I didn't see that mentioned here at the halo wiki site: http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Greater_Ark

I also recall from somewhere that the other 5 rings were destroyed and never rebuilt by the arks for some reason, leaving behind just the 7 mentioned in the games..

One last note, I saw some comments about halo 4 and 5's story lacking a bit, I'm NOT defending the flimsy story writing, but I can say that the stories for both games are far better and make a lot more sense if:

1) if you find all in game terminals, audio logs, mantles, Intel, etc...

2) you play through halo 1 and 2 anniversary and find the new terminals added to those campaigns

3) you watch the mini series/movies like forward unto dawn, nightfall, etc...

4) listen to the story driven podcast that came out a while back (hunt the truth)

5) and most importantly, if you keep up with the extended universe such as the books/novels, and comics

I find it annoying that the stories have become so reliant on these things, especially novels and comics, because there's so many of them, and I don't have the time to keep up anymore.  so I find myself doing the cliff-notes thing and read over a few of the applicable wiki pages. Really helps to make more sense of the stories. The original trilogy did a much better job of keeping the story contained and more self sufficient.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 22, 2016, 07:34:26 AM
Quote from: Engineer on Jul 22, 2016, 05:03:53 AM
Forgive me if you already got this question answered, but if I'm not mistaken, there were always 2 arks. A bigger one and a smaller one. I thought was was destroyed centuries before, leaving us with the one halo 3 took place on, but I can't remember for sure. I also can't remember which ark we played on in halo 3; the big one or the small one. But perhaps halo wars 2 is on the second ark, or maybe just a fragment of the ark (similar to how halo: nightfall took place on a fragment of the alpha ringworld).

From what I hear Halo Wars 2 will take place on the Lesser Ark (the smaller one, from Halo 3). I think the Greater Ark was destroyed/lost somewhere in the middle of  the Forerunner-Flood war.

If you read Hunters in the Dark (I didn't, but obviously spoiled myself ::)) you should know that the Lesser Ark is undergoing repairs.

Quote from: Engineer on Jul 22, 2016, 05:03:53 AM
PS. Can't believe I never saw this thread before!! I'm an alien fan first, predator fan second (close second) and halo fan third (close third). :-D

Ha, welcome to the party !  ;D

Ever since Halo 5 this thread has been stalling. The only reason while it still tops the first page is because I tend to bump it with Canon Fodders.

Quote from: Engineer on Jul 22, 2016, 05:03:53 AM
One last note, I saw some comments about halo 4 and 5's story lacking a bit, I'm NOT defending the flimsy story writing, but I can say that the stories for both games are far better and make a lot more sense if:

1) if you find all in game terminals, audio logs, mantles, Intel, etc... Done.

2) you play through halo 1 and 2 anniversary and find the new terminals added to those campaigns

3) you watch the mini series/movies like forward unto dawn, nightfall, etc... Done.

4) listen to the story driven podcast that came out a while back (hunt the truth) Done.

5) and most importantly, if you keep up with the extended universe such as the books/novels, and comics

I find it annoying that the stories have become so reliant on these things, especially novels and comics, because there's so many of them, and I don't have the time to keep up anymore.  so I find myself doing the cliff-notes thing and read over a few of the applicable wiki pages. Really helps to make more sense of the stories. The original trilogy did a much better job of keeping the story contained and more self sufficient.

Pretty much true. If the comments you mention are somewhere from here, I think they were referring to the big gaps in the story explained to the player. That is, your casual player. The one who doesn't necessarily want to read tons of stuff to enjoy the game.

EDIT: BREAKING NEWS: Apparently the upcoming comic, Halo: Tales from Slipspace, will explain how Cortana survived and reached the Domain.

People say it's going to release a bit later this year, meaning the 2nd of November, but DH's page says 9th November and Amazon's date remains the same (25th October). Not so sure about this.

https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/29-498/Halo-Tales-from-Slipspace-HC

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Engineer on Jul 22, 2016, 10:44:39 AM
Randomizer- sounds like you're a pretty active person on this particular thread, and pretty up to speed on the halo lore. Lol

If you don't mind me asking, what region of the world are you in, and what times to you typically play? I'm looking for a co op partner, mostly for achievement hunting, in halo 5 campaign and the master chief collection. Could you some help with Spartan assault too, and maybe some older titles like halo wars 1, and halo 3! :-) (I have a couple of pending achievements on those last two games, lol). I usually try to play with my brother, but he and I are on wildly different schedules so that rarely works out. I couldn't imagine a better person to play with than someone who's also s huge fan of alien/predator!

I am open to playing with anyone else here too, for the record. As long as you're more laid back easy going about gaming!

But as a quick disclaimer, my free time for laying is limited (hence a more casual player preferred), and at the moment I have no headset (working on getting one).

Anyway, again, building off of my last post and previous posts I saw from fairly recently, I absolutely loved halo 4 and 5! Sure the story could have been a little more self sufficient, but I loved the story regardless (just took a little more work to figure it all out). I really wish halo 4's Spartan ops had returned though! I thought there was a lot of potential for episodic mini missions like that to release every week for a season! Nothing in the halo franchise had me more excited than waiting for the next Spartan ops missions to release! It's biggest downfall was the repetitiveness in the first half, but I was ultimately fine with it since it was free! Plus the second half was a drastic improvement!

Probably my favorite title though, would have to be halo 1 anniversary. I've been playing halo since the original came out, and when anniversary released (being the first remake of its kind, I believe) I was just blown away! Halo anniversary has that perfect blend of new + nostalgia to top all the other titles for me! I'd have to admit that even with its release problems the master chief collection is pretty high on my my list because of anniversary 1 and 2, plus the entire suite of multiplayer including the PC only maps! I just wish the master chief collection had included the original firefight with the ODST DLC release, and the halo anniversary multiplayer maps, although I understand those ran on the reach engine which is why it was left off the collection. I'm kinda hoping too, that instead of releasing a halo 3 anniversary when that time comes, that they release a new DLC for master chief collection that adds the better graphics on top of the existing game. That'd be so much more convienient! Same with odst and 4, assuming they get the anniversary treatment. :-) the next title on my list id say is my favorite is odst! That one was so unique a refreshing, but still halo!
:-)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jul 23, 2016, 08:11:39 AM
Quote from: Engineer on Jul 22, 2016, 10:44:39 AM
Randomizer- sounds like you're a pretty active person on this particular thread, and pretty up to speed on the halo lore. Lol

There is a lot of traffic generating from outside the forums and I tend to pick it up in the process then bring it here. Wouldn't consider myself pretty up to date on the lore, lol, because I have this tendency of getting myself spoiled on everything I see.

Last Light hasn't been talked about recently so that's the only thing that remains a mystery to me, at least for the time being.  :laugh:

Quote from: Engineer on Jul 22, 2016, 10:44:39 AM
If you don't mind me asking, what region of the world are you in, and what times to you typically play? I'm looking for a co op partner, mostly for achievement hunting, in halo 5 campaign and the master chief collection. Could you some help with Spartan assault too, and maybe some older titles like halo wars 1, and halo 3! :-) (I have a couple of pending achievements on those last two games, lol). I usually try to play with my brother, but he and I are on wildly different schedules so that rarely works out. I couldn't imagine a better person to play with than someone who's also s huge fan of alien/predator!

I am open to playing with anyone else here too, for the record. As long as you're more laid back easy going about gaming!

But as a quick disclaimer, my free time for laying is limited (hence a more casual player preferred), and at the moment I have no headset (working on getting one).

Sadly I do not own an Xbox One and don't feel like buying one for Halo 5 either. Once Halo Wars 2 releases I might reconsider, even though I'm not a big fan of RTS games.

Depending on what happens, I might get an Xbox One eventually for Metro Redux and pick the Halo games in the process. Pretty confused at this stage, especially since they announced the "Scorpio" and "Neo" (the new Xbox/PS consoles). I know it'll be a while 'till they will be worth it but I'm still confused over whether or not I should save money for that.

Quote from: Engineer on Jul 22, 2016, 10:44:39 AM
the next title on my list id say is my favorite is odst! That one was so unique a refreshing, but still halo!
:-)

Halo 3 ODST has been my favorite for the most part, but nowadays it tends to fluctuate. A lot. Can't make up my damn mind.

-----------------------------

Speaking of things, 343 be repeating the whole "Halo 5 trailer madness" all over again !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-VAGUuc34
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 14, 2016, 03:35:40 PM
Finished Last Light about two hours ago. Great reentry into the franchise but I'd still rather hold on buying an Xbox One.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 20, 2016, 07:30:25 AM
Bonkers, I missed the last couple Cannon Fodders. Won't even bother checking Waypoint by myself. Thankfully there's not a lot of stuff missed anyways, just multiplayer fluff.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-preview-of-autumn

Highlights:

- future Content Browser coming to Halo 5
- concept art for a future Arena map
- Gunfighter Magnum and Landgrave skins for the default Magnum and Battle Rifle
- interview with Adam Clay Jenson Jensen, 343's Design Director about one of Halo Wars 2's maps
- Atriox's Mace, UNSC Jackhammer and Banished Chopper coming as Xbox Live avatar items
- talk about Halo: Mythos which can be preordered here (24.52$): https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Mythos-Guide-Story/dp/1681193566
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 27, 2016, 03:40:27 PM
New Canon Fodder !

There's a new Halo app coming for Windows, and by looking at one of the images I can already see Halo Wars 2 in there among Spartan Assault and Spartan Strike, both Halo games for PC. Would that mean it's coming to Windows 10?

Spoiler

https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/haloappdash1-2b2a68f9468d48b2bd2e9b5891045380.jpg
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https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/anvil-s-legacy-preview

Highlights:

- Halo 5 Content Browser coming on 8th of September
- Ryan Peterson, Senior Enviroment Artist walks about "Mercy", a reimagining of Halo 4's "Haven". There's also some concept art and level geometry to go by.
- Anvil's Gate REQ update
- System Requirements for Halo 5's Forge (DirectX 12, wth?)
- Halo Livestream on 6th September, 2 p.m. PT
- Mercy and Temple maps
- "Bank Heist", a new custom game for Halo 5 which literally turns it into Payday 2
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: chainsawsquirrel on Aug 31, 2016, 05:28:59 AM
I did a forge on halo 5 quite recently that I think most of you will like :) take a look

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5z1jIyND0s
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 31, 2016, 06:40:01 AM
You shared this before? Could swear I saw it on Reddit a few days ago.  :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: chainsawsquirrel on Aug 31, 2016, 06:51:22 AM
I'm not on reddit lol. It's on forgehub tho? Perhaps that's where you saw it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 31, 2016, 07:42:47 AM
Nah, I don't really hang around ForgeHub because I haven't got Halo 5.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: chainsawsquirrel on Aug 31, 2016, 07:49:01 AM
Well, i'd be surprised if it was on reddit, it hasn't attracted too much attention on forgehub so I doubt it's spread that far lol.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 31, 2016, 01:09:10 PM
Looks cool, if I hadn't traded in Halo 5 right after getting it I'd play on that map.

Makes me miss the Survival mode for ACM though  :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Aug 31, 2016, 03:21:18 PM
Quote from: chainsawsquirrel on Aug 31, 2016, 07:49:01 AM
Well, i'd be surprised if it was on reddit, it hasn't attracted too much attention on forgehub so I doubt it's spread that far lol.

Too bad I couldn't find it, but I'm positive it was there. Reddit and these forums (excluding YouTube) are about all of the places which I hang out on.

Moral of the story? Reddit search sucks.

New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-hog-on-the-horizon

Highlights:

- Warthog in Forza Horizon 3 + technical details
- Interview with Frank O'Connor (Creative Director) , Kiki Wolfkill (Studio Head of Transmedia), James Bachici (Lead Playtest Coordinator), Kevin Paul (Program Manager) and Landing Williams (Video Editor/Lord of Epic Trailer-making) about cars (literal cars).
- Mlx, Uberchassis, Huciv Genet (police cars seen in Halo 3 ODST), Kabord Dewmax and Huciv Fossa cars.
- Forza Horizon 3 coming on 27 September 2016.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 10, 2016, 06:46:02 AM
Some dude was able to find the Halo: Reach grenade launcher in Halo 5's files.

https://twitter.com/Gamecheat13/status/774394790221848576
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Sep 12, 2016, 01:00:18 PM
That just makes me want a Reach anniversary even more.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 12, 2016, 04:12:39 PM
From what I get it everything is already there, animations and all, just lacks a HUD icon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 13, 2016, 05:39:54 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/HaloStory/comments/52htfm/psa_halo_fractures_is_out_in_the_wild_spoilers/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 17, 2016, 07:27:54 AM
New Cannon Fodder !  ;D

Two new Halo books on the horizon ! While I'm still disappointed Halo manages to keep me on the EU horizon.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/books-browsers-and-big-team

Highlights:

- four new (community-made, I think?) maps: Dispelled, Estuary, Traffic Jam & Unearthed
- talk about the new "Temple" map's design
- a short summary about the stories present in Halo: Fractures
- two new Halo books (no cover yet): Halo: Smoke and Shadow by Kelly Gray & Halo: Envoy by Tobias Buckell (writer of The Cole Protocol, I think?). Either way both stories relate to theirs present in the anthology.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 20, 2016, 07:51:32 AM
Fractures has just shipped to me. Still not read Last Light yet though. Just not been in the mood to pick it up. Didn't realize Buckell was involved in Fractures - didn't really enjoy Cole Protocol. Found it to be a bit of a damp squib.

Looks like it's collecting those e-novellas to.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 20, 2016, 04:44:40 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 20, 2016, 07:51:32 AM
Fractures has just shipped to me. Still not read Last Light yet though. Just not been in the mood to pick it up.

Good for you, with the few Halo books that have appeared on my national market I really hope Fractures (and future books, or at least the "older" ones such as The Fall of Reach reprint) will hit the shelves.

Last Light is a pretty good detective story with the Halo logo slapped on top of it, like I've said before. If you're not in the mood (or never liked these kind of novels) don't bother reading it. My experience wasn't as sluggish as expected.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 20, 2016, 07:51:32 AM
Didn't realize Buckell was involved in Fractures - didn't really enjoy Cole Protocol. Found it to be a bit of a damp squib.

Regarding Buckell, I don't mind giving the guy another chance. I don't think the writing was too bad but the story, which while sure felt Halo was...cheesy, for lack of words.

It happens for people to screw things on their first try. While I am not excited for his story I won't look upon it disgracefully.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 20, 2016, 07:51:32 AM
Looks like it's collecting those e-novellas to.

Yes, Halo: Fractures collects both Shadow of Intent and Saint's Testimony. It's a great thing by practice but for those of us who've read them before there will only be less content overall.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 21, 2016, 08:20:03 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 20, 2016, 04:44:40 PM
Last Light is a pretty good detective story with the Halo logo slapped on top of it, like I've said before. If you're not in the mood (or never liked these kind of novels) don't bother reading it. My experience wasn't as sluggish as expected.

Started reading it last night. I'm about 90 pges in and actually really loving it. Very easy read so far. Though I feel like the detective side of it has been solved already - or is that just a mislead? - at least for the readers, anyway.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 20, 2016, 07:51:32 AM
Regarding Buckell, I don't mind giving the guy another chance. I don't think the writing was too bad but the story, which while sure felt Halo was...cheesy, for lack of words.

It happens for people to screw things on their first try. While I am not excited for his story I won't look upon it disgracefully.

I'll be reading his book with an open mind. Just don't expect to be blown away. If I am, all the better!  :)

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 20, 2016, 07:51:32 AM
Yes, Halo: Fractures collects both Shadow of Intent and Saint's Testimony. It's a great thing by practice but for those of us who've read them before there will only be less content overall.

I'm happy about it personally. I also brought the physical publishing of First Blood they did. As someone who prefers to have the book in his hands, I'm pretty pleased with the move.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 21, 2016, 05:42:03 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 21, 2016, 08:20:03 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 20, 2016, 04:44:40 PM
Last Light is a pretty good detective story with the Halo logo slapped on top of it, like I've said before. If you're not in the mood (or never liked these kind of novels) don't bother reading it. My experience wasn't as sluggish as expected.

Started reading it last night. I'm about 90 pges in and actually really loving it. Very easy read so far. Though I feel like the detective side of it has been solved already - or is that just a mislead? - at least for the readers, anyway.

Should have been a little more specific - Last Light starts off as a 90% percent detective story but as it advances it shifts into full Halo action while still hinting at the case from time to time with a mysterious moment.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 21, 2016, 08:20:03 AM
First Blood

*New Blood. Too much AVP I suppose, haha.  :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 22, 2016, 12:33:43 PM
Ooops.  :P Still enjoying Last Light. Finding it to be quite a fun read! I'm in the mood to re-read the Greg Bears novels too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 22, 2016, 04:04:10 PM
Good for you. I couldn't digest those properly so trying to avoid comments on 'em. Can't deny they were good books though (even Primordium, which I considered slightly better than The Thursday War).

Cryptum is probably my favorite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: g2vd on Sep 22, 2016, 05:35:50 PM
I do wish they would port the series to PC I actually have a interest in playing them. but due to only the first two entries having PC ports there is no way I can play one.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 23, 2016, 05:21:26 PM
Don't forget about the two mobile games, Spartan Assault and Spartan Strike.

Having just recently bought them off Steam I haven't really had the time to try the former for more than 15 minutes but it's much more enjoyable than it looks. Will return upon further research to say more.

New Canon Fodder !  ;D

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-fall-of-leaves

Highlights:

- interview with James Monosmith (Consumer Products officer) about Halo merchandise
- interview with Morgan Lockhart, Kevin Grace and Brian Reed about Halo: Fractures
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 26, 2016, 11:39:54 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 22, 2016, 04:04:10 PM
Good for you. I couldn't digest those properly so trying to avoid comments on 'em. Can't deny they were good books though (even Primordium, which I considered slightly better than The Thursday War).

Cryptum is probably my favorite.

They took me by surprise and I've only read them once so not sure I took it all in either which is why I kind of feel like re-reading them. Finished Last Light at the weekend. Really enjoyed it. Wasn't too sure where they were going with it and it didn't really tie into Halo 5 (that I can see) so I'm curious to see where the future lore picks up with this.

Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 23, 2016, 05:21:26 PM
Don't forget about the two mobile games, Spartan Assault and Spartan Strike.

I picked up Assault for like £1 ages ago. Played through about half of it. It is what it is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Sep 26, 2016, 03:22:21 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 26, 2016, 11:39:54 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 22, 2016, 04:04:10 PM
Good for you. I couldn't digest those properly so trying to avoid comments on 'em. Can't deny they were good books though (even Primordium, which I considered slightly better than The Thursday War).

Cryptum is probably my favorite.

They took me by surprise and I've only read them once so not sure I took it all in either which is why I kind of feel like re-reading them. Finished Last Light at the weekend. Really enjoyed it. Wasn't too sure where they were going with it and it didn't really tie into Halo 5 (that I can see) so I'm curious to see where the future lore picks up with this..

There is a story in Fractures which follows

Spoiler

Veta and her team of Spartans during a training mission gone wrong. The story is called "A Necessary Truth".
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Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 26, 2016, 11:39:54 AM
Quote from: Randomizer on Sep 23, 2016, 05:21:26 PM
Don't forget about the two mobile games, Spartan Assault and Spartan Strike.

I picked up Assault for like £1 ages ago. Played through about half of it. It is what it is.

I can clearly see that after 2 hours of playtime. Skimp on lore, addictive on gameplay. All the side missions and achievements/medals will keep me busy that's for sure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 03, 2016, 03:42:11 PM
Halo: Tales from Slipspace is available for preview !

https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Tales-Slipspace-Frank-OConnor/dp/1506700721#reader_1506700721

Now we know there will be seven stories total + a gallery at the end, akin to the Graphic Novel.

Spoiler

The Flood...has returned.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 04, 2016, 08:06:09 AM
Got that pre-ordered. I loved the Graphic Novel so it'll be interesting to get back to something like that.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 15, 2016, 07:27:05 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/into-the-storm

Highlights:

- Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo, full of tehnical stuff for not only Halo but Military Sci-Fi fans in general. Those who checked out the Colonial Marines Technical Manual will probably know what to expect. To release in late 2017.
- new props for both UNSC and Covenant teams in Halo: Ground Command. Boxes, batteries, barricades, antennas, the usual stuff...

Spoiler

I like how 343 gives "lore" descriptions to everything there is even if it seems forced (just a box, mate, what else can you tell?).

That's totally 343.
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- interview with Ryan Kuehn (Forge Enviroment Artist) and Tom French (Director of UCG/Wizard/Immortal/Beastmaster) about the Covenant stuff released in the last update and what's to come.
- 11 pumpkin stencils for Haloween
- FourVFour: The Competitve Halo Documentary
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 24, 2016, 03:59:54 PM
https://www.reddit.com/r/HaloStory/comments/594nmq/tales_from_slipspace_is_out/

Could anyone confirm?

New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/blitz-coverage

Highlights:

- interview with Max Szalgor (Senior Game Designer) about the new Blitz mode present in Halo Wars 2
- Halo Championship logo for carving 'yer pumpkins
- a look at Halo 5 and Halo 4's Spartan undersuits and an interview with Sarah Campbell (Consumer Products Team) about her cosplaying passion
- two new additions for Halo: Ground Command - the Covenant Anti-air Wraith and the "Sun Devil" tank which is basically a Scorpion with four turrets :o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 25, 2016, 05:11:34 PM
There's a story in Tales from Slipspace, Dominion Splinter, that is a big one when it comes to Halo 6 and reveals the "new" Cortana.

Read the comments here: https://www.reddit.com/r/HaloStory/comments/594nmq/tales_from_slipspace_is_out/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 25, 2016, 05:19:17 PM
Thought it wasn't out until next month?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 25, 2016, 05:24:08 PM
2th of November, yes, but the Australians seemed to have got it earlier. Amazon lists the release date as "29 November".

https://www.amazon.com/Halo-Tales-Slipspace-Frank-OConnor/dp/1506700721
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Oct 29, 2016, 04:43:27 PM
New Canon Fodder !


https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/halo-ween-handoff


Highlights:


-interview with Dan Ayoub (343 Studio Head) about Halo Wars 2's Blitz mode
-short summaries for every story in Halo: Fractures Halo: Tales from Slipspace

EDIT: Whoops !
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 14, 2016, 09:28:41 AM
Another book on the horizon, Halo: Retribution by Troy Denning. No release date yet.

https://www.amazon.com/HALO-Retribution-Troy-Denning-ebook/dp/B01M5IJKL7
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 14, 2016, 10:44:57 AM
Interesting. No plot details yet? I'd be happy to see another by Denning.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Nov 14, 2016, 05:21:50 PM
None that we know of. Just been "leaked" to say the least. 343 really likes saving plots for their upcoming works on Amazon.

So far there's about 5 Halo books and we still know no rel- oh, wait, no covers but there are some, looking on their Amazon pages:

Halo: Envoy on 25 April 2017
Halo: Smoke and Shadow on 28 November 2017 2016

And then there's also Halo: Untitled by Matt Forbeck  :laugh:. Coming right after next year's Christmas, 26 December 2017:

https://www.amazon.com/HALO-Untitled-Matt-Forbeck-ebook/dp/B01KU08ZNS/ref=pd_sim_351_3?_encoding=UTF8&p

EDIT: Apparently it's Halo: Legacy of Onyx but with a delayed release.



Halo: Smoke and Shadow is coming on 28 November 2016. My bad.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.halopedia.org%2Fimages%2Fthumb%2F1%2F1f%2FHalo_Smoke_and_Shadow_cover.jpg%2F300px-Halo_Smoke_and_Shadow_cover.jpg&hash=6cb050811a4887c066df88ad9c84cdeecbd0c313)

Quote
Find. Claim. Profit. In a post-war galaxy littered with scrap, it's the salvager's motto. And with a fast ship and a lust for adventure, Rion Forge has certainly made her mark on the trade. When the discovery of a wrecked UNSC cruiser brings Rion's past back to haunt her, stirring fresh hope into a decades-old wound, she's hell-bent on finding answers: What really happened to her father and his ship, the Spirit of Fire? This digital-first enovella also contains the complete text of Kelly Gay's short story "Into the Fire", originally featured in the collection "Halo: Fractures".[2]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 15, 2016, 08:53:32 AM
Oooohhhh. Halo Wars 2 build up!

Looks like it's an e-novella.

http://news.xbox.com/2016/11/21/concept-release-journey-halo-wars-2/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 02, 2016, 10:56:45 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adh46ky_-WI

Seriously. Blur need to make a frigging fully animated Halo film!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 02, 2016, 01:24:44 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 02, 2016, 10:56:45 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adh46ky_-WI

Seriously. Blur need to make a frigging fully animated Halo film!

I don't know why it hasn't been considered. Their Halo 2 Anniversary cut-scenes were ridiculously good looking.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Dec 03, 2016, 06:07:34 PM
I was just about to post that video, Hicks, you got me.  :D

New Canon Fodder !

(As some of you may have noticed Grim has taken a break since there's, well, not much in terms of lore to talk about. I was getting tired of pointless multiplayer map, weapon & armor descriptions anyways.)

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/brute-force

Highlights:

- Halo Wars 2 to release on 21 February 2017
- talk about Halo Wars: Definitive Edition + trailer
- The Silent Shadow, a unique Sangheili special forces division led by Resa 'Azavayl (a.k.a the bastards at the end of the "Headhunters" short story)
- interview with the folks at Dark Horse (John Jackson Miller, Jonathan Goff, Dave Crosland and Tyler Jeffers) about Halo: Tales from Slipspace
- new Halo 5 update, "Voices of War" with 3 different announcers: Buck, Yabda the Mercilles and 031 Exuberant Witness. Try to guess who Yabda is before looking. Voice samples too.  :laugh:
- description of Halo: Envoy, coming sometime in 2017

QuoteIt has been six years since the end of the Covenant War...and yet on the planet Carrow, a world on the edge of the Joint Occupation Zone, a decisive new battle suddenly erupts. Human colonists and the alien Sangheili have already been living a tension-filled co-existence in this place, with Unified Earth Government envoy Melody Azikiwe attempting to broker a lasting peace between their two species. But as civil war now engulfs the Sangheili settlers, Melody must act on an additional covert assignment courtesy of the Office of Naval Intelligence: find a way to free the SPARTAN-IIs known as Gray Team, held in stasis since the end of the war by a cunning Elite fleetmaster consumed with vengeance. And none can anticipate the ongoing violence leading to the discovery of an even greater, unstoppable threat, hidden for eons below the surface of the planet....

Spoiler

Chief's knife looks rather flat here.  ::)

(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/monn_izar-halo-77f354c953ea49a394f63f601fe856a1.jpg)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 05, 2016, 01:16:36 PM
I've about a third through Smoke and Shadow and I'm really enjoying it. Moving at a brusque pace and sometimes a little sparse on the details but I'm digging it.

I've not read the Canon Fodder yet but last I saw the fancy pants edition of Wars 2 was digital only so far. They best be doing a physical copy. I'd love to get the original Definite Edition but I don't want a digital copy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Dec 05, 2016, 05:49:57 PM
That Halo 5 update, "Voices of War", is apparently the FIRST paid DLC for Halo 5.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: g2vd on Dec 07, 2016, 02:53:20 AM
What do you all think of the first two Halo PC ports?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Dec 07, 2016, 01:07:11 PM
Quote from: g2vd on Dec 07, 2016, 02:53:20 AM
What do you all think of the first two Halo PC ports?

Only played the first one. I loved it. It ate so much of my f**king time when I was a kid.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Dec 22, 2016, 09:13:06 AM
New Canon Fodder !

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/what-once-was-lost

Highlights:

- Ripa 'Moramee & Thrallslayer
- Proclamation's Tithe & Vampire
- Halo Wars: Genesis available for free in PDF format
- Halo: Ground Command Pelican unboxing
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 22, 2016, 09:36:43 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8vtUW_b4S8

That looks awesome. I keep meaning to buy into the Halo tabletop games but I don't have any room for storage.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 22, 2016, 01:35:47 PM
Are there marines and Spartans as well? Or just vehicles?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 22, 2016, 01:46:14 PM
Everything, I think.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 22, 2016, 01:49:05 PM
I'm not much into table top games (never had an opportunity to try one) but the model aspects of Warhammer always interested me. I'm gonna look into these, it'd be cool to put together a small battle scene with them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Jeri on Dec 31, 2016, 06:43:41 PM
Just got into Halo; almost finished with the first one.

Anyone want to play co-op with me for 2 & 3?

Played several slayer matches; yeah seems broken...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 03, 2017, 04:02:13 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Dec 22, 2016, 01:49:05 PM
I'm not much into table top games (never had an opportunity to try one) but the model aspects of Warhammer always interested me. I'm gonna look into these, it'd be cool to put together a small battle scene with them.

I'm the reverse of that. Can't stand the painting lol but love the gaming.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jan 23, 2017, 09:37:16 AM
Leaked cutscenes for the first two missions of Halo Wars 2. Watch out for spoilers !  :o

I'm having a hard time linking the downloads on mobile but they can be found in this thread:

Spoiler
https://www.reddit.com/r/HaloStory/comments/5oxp3p/halo_wars_2_intro_and_first_mission/
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 27, 2017, 09:06:33 AM
Any news on physical collector's edition or anything for Wars 2?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 07, 2017, 09:46:04 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RHzU9r0t2c

This look phenomenal. I don't know many times I can say Blur need to do a full length Halo film.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 07, 2017, 05:32:40 PM
Ever since Halo 5 came out I've been in a bit of an uncertainty about my feelings towards the franchise.

I think I will have to endure a bit more the wait for Halo 6. Not even that new ring could hype me.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 07, 2017, 08:49:46 PM
I just about messed my pants!! So jazzed for it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 09, 2017, 06:23:43 PM
I'm not having (too much) interest for Halo Wars 2 but I can't deny that these trailers are great.  :laugh:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wTgV1u2K5Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBOrxRsWh7s

Also people have managed to get a hold of the level list:

Spoiler

There seem to be 9 main campaign missions with another 4-mission DLC called "Return to the Ark"(?).

QuoteLevel 1: The Signal
Use Red Team to investigate and find the source of the signal

Level 2: A New Enemy
Captain Cutter dispatches a strike team to launch an attack against Atriox's lieutenant, Decimus.

Level 3: Ascension
Spartan Jerome and his forces fight through Banished fortifications on the way to the Cartographer.

Level 4: One Three Zero
Rescue UNSC prisoners with Alice-130 from deep behind enemy lines.

Plus the level names taken from their files:

https://www.reddit.com/r/HaloStory/comments/5ruj03/halo_wars_2_general_thread/dddzp52/
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Feb 09, 2017, 06:59:23 PM
I do miss the more serious toned live action trailer that started with Halo 3 but those are pretty damn funny
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Feb 09, 2017, 07:20:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sCbz8H9fqU

Yes, the whole series has been done.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 20, 2017, 06:48:31 PM
What do you guys think of Halo Wars 2's ending?

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFncP2otXyg
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EDIT:
Quote from: Sabby on Feb 09, 2017, 07:20:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sCbz8H9fqU

Yes, the whole series has been done.

I know those videos from Raycevick's channel, lol. Didn't know they moved.

Here, let me link the whole playlist:

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1COqvnFyo_NmHqjaT-QklKJ7lYN8qOgs
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 20, 2017, 08:18:39 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Feb 20, 2017, 06:48:31 PM
What do you guys think of Halo Wars 2's ending?

Spoiler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFncP2otXyg
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Am resisting until my copy arrives tomorrow! I'll tell you then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 20, 2017, 10:27:06 PM
Bollocks, I thought it was already out.

Don't let the temptation hype you too much then !  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 21, 2017, 09:03:37 AM
They released it 4 days early for folk who got the digital edition, I think. I'm sat patiently waiting for the mailman to show up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Feb 21, 2017, 03:58:03 PM
I have an Xbox One, but I haven't even tried Halo 5 yet.  Does that make me a bad person?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Feb 21, 2017, 04:08:45 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Feb 21, 2017, 03:58:03 PM
I have an Xbox One, but I haven't even tried Halo 5 yet.  Does that make me a bad person?

If you love yourself or the franchise don't do it.
If you do do it the only mission really worthwhile and fun is Chief's first mission.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Feb 21, 2017, 07:12:20 PM
At first it was Halo 5 but now my entire view on the franchise has been tainted by it. I say you shouldn't do it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 21, 2017, 08:01:19 PM
Pft. I still like 5. I liked the complete twist.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 22, 2017, 11:21:20 AM
2 more missions left to go. Taking a quick break so I don't blast through it all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Sabby on Feb 24, 2017, 06:05:53 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df7u4TV75zw

Haroo: Combat Awooved.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Just a friendly Xenomorph on Mar 17, 2017, 05:58:20 PM
I like halo just as much as AVP and I praise AVP. I have just finished halo wars 2 on legendary and I'm hyped for the new leader Morgan Kinsano. She has tons of flame leader powers and units.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 19, 2017, 05:24:30 PM
I haven't been here lately to update you guys on anything but apparently Brian Reed has been fired and rumor has it that Halo 6 will be delayed until 2019.  :-\

Beware: HaloFollower video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnXBIVmzOXU
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 20, 2017, 10:49:33 AM
I've not watched the video yet so apologies if it's answered in there but do we know why?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Mar 20, 2017, 04:53:40 PM
Not at all.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 09, 2017, 09:50:35 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DBxvUMwXoAAWTs_.jpg:large)

343 are calling it fake but this close to E3...who knows?

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-gravemind-leak-is-fake-news-exec-says/1100-6450662/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uovCqK7F6z4

Also I need to finish Halo Wars and I miss Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 09, 2017, 12:18:46 PM
If that is real I wonder when it takes place in the time line...a "horror" themed Halo about the Flood would be kinda cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 09, 2017, 12:47:18 PM
A Flood themed Halo horror game could be really intense. They were bad enough as the Chief in Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Randomizer on Jun 11, 2017, 08:56:51 PM
Honestly I'm trying to go open-minded as much as I can. Halo 5 kicked me out of the mood and I've been like that ever since.  :(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Jun 11, 2017, 10:13:50 PM
Quote from: Randomizer on Jun 11, 2017, 08:56:51 PM
Honestly I'm trying to go open-minded as much as I can. Halo 5 kicked me out of the mood and I've been like that ever since.  :(

Halo 6 will probably not be much different from 5 in regards of gameplay.

They might just improve some of the storyline stuff that was criticized.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Whos_Nick on Jun 12, 2017, 04:11:35 AM
Love Halo Wars
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 12, 2017, 09:36:33 AM
Honestly, I quite liked Halo 5's story. I like it when good guys turn bad.

Was a bit disappointed that we didn't see anything at E3. I'm not really into this 4K stuff so the Halo Wars 2 update wasn't of particular interest for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 12, 2017, 02:56:26 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 12, 2017, 09:36:33 AM
Honestly, I quite liked Halo 5's story. I like it when good guys turn bad.

Was a bit disappointed that we didn't see anything at E3. I'm not really into this 4K stuff so the Halo Wars 2 update wasn't of particular interest for me.

I wasn't a fan of Halo 5 because the EXTREME LACK of Chief and Blue Team. As a reader of the books I was super excited for Blue Team, I was let down by the fact we only saw them a handful of times. I would have preferred Lockes team being the ones we played as sparingly, and if the missions were a lot more "off the grid" and ONI-Black opsy (if that makes sense)The ending with Cortana I feel was a little out of character, but it wasn't awful.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 14, 2017, 11:56:32 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jun 12, 2017, 02:56:26 PM
I wasn't a fan of Halo 5 because the EXTREME LACK of Chief and Blue Team. As a reader of the books I was super excited for Blue Team, I was let down by the fact we only saw them a handful of times. I would have preferred Lockes team being the ones we played as sparingly, and if the missions were a lot more "off the grid" and ONI-Black opsy (if that makes sense)The ending with Cortana I feel was a little out of character, but it wasn't awful.

I can understand that. It was definitely more about Osiris than Blue which is disappointing but I found myself wrapped up in the over all experience and story enough to really mind.

Looks like this is the Halo announcement for E3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVLyX5dHLLo
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 30, 2017, 02:31:00 PM
Since it has been years since really playing video games at all, I've decided to jump back into Halo again over the last couple weeks. Don't know why but all of a sudden I got the itch to completely reimmerse myself in this world. At first I was just planning on doing the original trilogy, then the entire catalog of Bungie games, and then finally said screw it, I'm gonna play all of them. I still don't have an XBox One, so I've yet to even try Halo 5: Guardians or Halo Wars 2. Or even Halo 2 Anniversary for that matter.

I've already made my way through Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, and Halo: Reach. I opted to go release order instead of chronological for the Bungie games (and the original XBox version of CE rather than the Anniversary edition). The original Halo trilogy is so special and important to me in so many ways, and remains probably the most powerful and innovative gaming experience to me. I just get so caught up in all of it. I played a tiny bit of Halo 2 with friends at their houses before I got an XBox 360 of my own in 2007, but really it was Halo 3 that hooked me and brought me into this universe. Upon beating that game and finding myself hooked I went back and got the first two and then bought everything from Halo Wars to Halo 4 on release day. Halo 3: ODST, despite being a side story, may just be my favorite game of the lot. The atmosphere, the music, the look of the New Mombasa cityscape at night... the whole thing is beautiful. I know it is an unpopular opinion now, but I also love Halo: Reach and find that it brings Bungie's entire narrative full circle in a beautiful way.

Next up, as a way to bridge the Bungie games with the 343i games, I started Halo Wars this morning. Played through the first three missions so far, so basically the chunk of the game where you're retaking Harvest and finding the Forerunner installation. It has always impressed me just how much this game looks, feels, and even plays like Halo despite being an RTS. From what I recall the game moves really quick and it is a bit odd having the Flood pop up so early in the timeline, but the game explains the retcons well enough and for a spinoff game in another genre looking to sample all of the highlights of the main series, it does a ton right and I seriously enjoy it.

After this I'm going to be moving onto Halo 4, which is really the one game I don't have vivid memories of. Whereas I've played all of the other games time and time again, I only got around to playing Halo 4 twice and the only things I really remember are the Didact's first appearance and Cortana's "death." I remember the game really working for me on an emotional level at the time and finding myself totally immersed, but lately I've been hearing a lot of complaints about 343i's take on Halo and have found myself kind of nodding my head along to them, at least in theory, so it'll be interesting to see how this one holds up for me when I get to it. The post-war era fascinates me immensely, and while I remember it rubbing me the wrong way seeing the splinter Covenant faction in Halo 4 revert to generic movie bad guys (or so I remember) the potential is always there to really dig into all of the various sub groups and factions and really start to get into what makes each of them tick now that the unified Covenant is no more.

After Halo 4, I'm supposed to be playing Halo 5: Guardians at a friend's house in a couple weeks to finally give that one a go, so I'm really excited about that despite a lot of the negativity I've heard. Hopefully after that he lets me jump into Halo Wars 2 and its various expansions (there's currently one campaign expansion right, with another to come soon?) so I can get all caught up on the current state of the Halo universe in the games and be ready for whatever comes next.

I have to say, it has been an excellent ride so far going through all of this again after stepping away for so long a time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Jul 31, 2017, 06:15:39 PM
^ I did a playthrough of the Halo series some months ago, my cousin got a xbox one so I decided to replay all the games I had on the xbox360 and the new ones to evaluate and compare them to each other. I went through the same order that you are going, only that I didn't play the non-first person shooter games and I played Halo 2 anniversary, which was also my first time playing Halo 2 since I didn't had the original xbox. And thought it was the best game in the series overall.

I went to Halo 5 with low expectations since I had already read about it... and it was as I imagined, the campaign is my least favorite, I was able to enjoy it a little but I can see why so many fans that had played the series since the beggining hated it, it really feels different from the others.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 04, 2017, 02:33:22 PM
Finished 4 this morning and actually... I like it a lot. It is different. Very, very different. And there are things that certainly rub me the wrong way, visually and narratively. But where it counts, in the emotional climax and everything that comes to head with Chief and Cortana, it excels. 343i may have dropped the ball with 5 (I'll be playing that with a friend in a couple weeks for the first time), but I'd be hard pressed to say that 4 isn't a promising start for the new studio, a few blips (some minor, some much more significant) aside. It isn't a game Bungie would have made and the story isn't crafted in the way Bungie would have crafted it. Bungie's games are always what will be near and dear to my heart and remain completely unique experiences among the sea of other science fiction worlds that I have immersed myself in.

In the aftermath of Bungie's elaborate tapestry, this exploration of a man that basically spent his entire life fighting a war for humanity despite never truly connecting with anyone on a pure, emotional, human level and realizing that, in his absence since the war's end, he has essentially being phased out and replaced by newer versions keeping the fight going on numerous smaller fronts... it works. Ironically in bringing the most mythic elements of Bungie's Halo to the forefront it ceases to be mythic itself, but in this scaled down, personal story of loss and finding identity in a world that has forgotten you it seriously delivers.

In some ways, a lot of ways, 343i's Halo comes across in a similar manner to me as Disney/Lucasfilm's Star Wars. It fits and exists in the world of the original Bungie/George Lucas sagas, but it strips away some of what made the original the so unique and adds on to a story that never asked for continuation. It takes a familiar world, reinterprets it, and explores some new themes in a story that hits familiar beats, delivers an incredible emotional resolution, and sets the stage for a new adventure to come.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 04, 2017, 03:02:49 PM
4 is definitely more enjoyable than 5. The worst thing's about 4 imo are the sudden redesigns of Chief and the UNSC forces. The covenant designs made a little bit of sense given the in game explanation.
The story for 4 wasn't as strong as the stories from 1-3, Reach or ODST, but it was miiiiiiles better than Halo 5's.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 19, 2017, 04:25:16 PM
Played through the entirety of Halo 5: Guardians with a couple friends last night. I... I think I liked it? There were things that I absolutely adored, the gameplay, everything about Sanghelios and the Arbiter, the vast array of locations that all felt so incredibly and distinctly Halo. There were things that were just ok like the majority of the characters, which ranged from being cool characters without much of a distinct arc (Chief, Halsey, Buck, Locke) to complete non-entities, with the Arbiter's return probably being the biggest highlight for me, and Exuberant Witness being a really endearing new addition to the canon right off the bat. And then...the story. I just don't know. I really liked Halo 4, for the most part. Halo 5: Guardians doesn't have any of the focus that Halo 4 has, but I think I'm ok with that. In the same way, after the enclosed Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2 zipped around the galaxy as well. Where Halo 2 had narrative focus, however, I don't think that Guardians really ever did. I never felt as immersed in the game as I did with all of the previous outings (though playing co-op may very well have had an effect on that). Mostly though, I just can't decide if I am ok with the direction that the game decided to take Cortana. On one hand, I think the idea of an artificial intelligence uprising is a fascinating one (albeit not very original) and one that can very well give the sequel more focus than this game had, but at the same time, having Cortana responsible for the death of so many just rubs me the wrong way and retroactively tarnishes Halo Reach and the original trilogy to some extent. All of the sacrifices made for Cortana, and that Cortana made for us and for the effort against the Covenant, seem for naught. Noble Team died and Chief went to hell and back to protect and preserve Cortana and while she was key to winning the War, the fighting never really stopped and she ultimately brought forth Covenant-level destruction herself, with more surely to come. So I don't know... there were things I liked, there were things I didn't. I probably need to give it another playthrough solo to really immerse myself in it more than I did on this playthrough. I will say, whatever the hell comes next in the main narrative, it'll be really interesting to see how 343i follows up on this and where they move next. This is all way bigger that Jul and cannot be swept under the rug in the opening mission of Halo 6. I don't know if they're ever going to be able to make this development really sit well with me, but I'm curious to see how they handle everything moving forward, govenvthe fan backlash here.

After Halo 5: Guardians, I played the first four missions of Halo Wars 2. After pumping more hours into the first Halo Wars than I would probably care to ever find out, it was really cool to jump into a new game in this sub-series. For the most part, I am really loving this so far. It's great getting to catch up with the crew of the Spirit of Fire and have them now directly planted in the contemporary Reclaimer Saga portion of the Halo timeline (which I'm sure means that crossovers with the Master Chief and his crew are abound). Returning to the Ark is interesting, and while things have certainly changed (I'm sure the canon reason is that things are different because of the repairs being done since Halo 3, but really I'd imagine it's just because the design of an FPS wouldn't work for an RTS), the game aesthetically feels much closer to Bungie's Halo than either Halo 4 or Halo 5: Guardians have so far. Atriox and the Banished seem like really interesting villains so far and I look forward to continuing with the game, whenever my friends and I get back together for another Halo night.

So yeah, while I'm not sure how on board I am with the series' recent developments, I remain interested in seeing what they do with these pieces for the next installment. At the very least, it feels good finally being almost caught up with the Halo games again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Cellien on Aug 21, 2017, 09:22:42 PM
Halo 5 is really a great game, outside of the writing.  As far as gameplay mechanics and polish, it's all top notch.  I actually love the way it feels, but the whole marketing campaign about the Chief and Locke all mounted to... nothing.  Looked really pretty though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 04, 2017, 02:47:54 PM
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/introducing-halo-recruit

QuoteI'll admit it, when VR first became a "thing," I was skeptical. The idea of putting on a headset seemed claustrophobic and the promise of truly inhabiting a virtual space felt far away... boy was I wrong. There are precious few opportunities as a creative team to get to explore a truly brand new medium - the mixed reality space is exactly that, and it's magical. Here at 343 Industries, we are just starting to dip our toes into the mixed reality space but we are hugely passionate about the potential to truly explore and play in our universe with this technology.

Today Alex Kipman announced in the Windows Mixed Reality blog a fun little arcade experience that we call "Halo Recruit." Let's be clear, this isn't a game or even a part of a game - it is a light introduction to the world of Halo and some of its most iconic characters... oh, and its weapons and maybe a Warthog. The point is, it was a chance for us to start to play with Microsoft's amazing new technology and for you to get to stand toe-to-toe with an Elite (yes, I may have whimpered a little my first time in).

Our 5-minute Halo experience will be available for fans to try in Microsoft Stores, and as a free download from the Windows Store, on Oct. 17 (you will of course, need to have a Windows MR headset to play). "Halo Recruit" was developed in partnership with our good friends, Endeavor One. Endeavor One is a small powerhouse studio with deep ties to Halo; I'll let you look them up, but it was fantastic to get to experiment in this space with them.

What's next? This was a great opportunity for us to work with Alex and his Windows Mixed Reality team; we're inspired and excited to do more which Alex and Bonnie may have hinted at already ;-). Until then, we invite you to genuinely step into the world of Halo with us with "Halo Recruit."

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 05, 2017, 04:45:53 PM
Quote from: Cellien on Aug 21, 2017, 09:22:42 PM
Halo 5 is really a great game, outside of the writing.  As far as gameplay mechanics and polish, it's all top notch.  I actually love the way it feels, but the whole marketing campaign about the Chief and Locke all mounted to... nothing.  Looked really pretty though.
Agreed.  I personally think there was way too much Locke gameplay, though, I understood why they did it.  I also think it would've been a good move if we were allowed to play as the Arbiter in Swords of Sanghelios, Alliance, and Before the Storm.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 04, 2018, 01:05:19 PM
I started replaying Halo Wars 2 last week. I'd never finished it the first time round as I had a few days off to play it, made it all the way to the second to last level and the game kept spanking me and I just never felt in the mood to jump back on until recently. Just completed it a few hours ago and I really enjoyed it. Wasn't expecting the

Spoiler
mega cliff-hanger.
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I do hope they actually have a third instalment planned and in production. Also, again, I ask why hasn't Blur made a feature length Halo film? That could possibly be the best thing I could think of for this series.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 07, 2018, 03:02:23 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 04, 2018, 01:05:19 PM
I started replaying Halo Wars 2 last week. I'd never finished it the first time round as I had a few days off to play it, made it all the way to the second to last level and the game kept spanking me and I just never felt in the mood to jump back on until recently. Just completed it a few hours ago and I really enjoyed it. Wasn't expecting the

Spoiler
mega cliff-hanger.
[close]

I do hope they actually have a third instalment planned and in production. Also, again, I ask why hasn't Blur made a feature length Halo film? That could possibly be the best thing I could think of for this series.
Agreed.  BLUR would make a great film!

Spoiler
Hopefully we get to see a union of Atriox and his Banished with UNSC forces.  After all, he did admire Captain Cutter.
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The game kicked my butt.  I only completed a few levels on legendary when finally switching back to normal.

Would be cool to use the same Spartan ability (hijacking air and ground vehicles from a distance) that are in HW2 in the Halo 6 game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 08, 2018, 08:29:41 AM
Might be a bit to OP for a mainstream Halo game. I'd managed to fly through it on Normal until I came upon the Halo level. I flew through it during my "replay" though. I didn't have to redo a mission once.

I started the Awaken the Nightmare DLC last night. Glad to see they put out some extra campaign for it.

So on the topic of cliffhangers. I didn't mind the main campaign's cliffhanger or Halo 5's so what about everyone else's thoughts?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 08, 2018, 09:47:45 PM
Only just played Halo 5 last year. Didn't mind the cliffhanger, but the story itself... that I wasn't fond of. And in retrospect 4's doesn't work nearly as well for me as it used to. I like the Chief/Cortana stuff in 4 but beyond that, not much else.

At this rate, Halo to me is just 1-3, ODST, and Reach. I liked Wars well enough and applaud Ensemble for a job well done; one of these days I'll get around to trying HW2 (tough, since I don't own a One), but as it stands, Bungie's story is the Halo story for me and that's pretty much the end of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 08, 2018, 09:56:42 PM
Been a while since I played any of the games, but CE and Reach remains my favorites. Will try to get back into the novels eventually as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Feb 08, 2018, 09:56:51 PM
I'd love it if Blue Team (providing we get to be them) would link up with the surviving Spartan's from Halo Wars. I still haven't played through Halo Wars 2 but if Jerome, Alice and Douglas all survived I'd love to see them in a main Halo title.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 09, 2018, 03:01:03 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 08, 2018, 08:29:41 AM
So on the topic of cliffhangers. I didn't mind the main campaign's cliffhanger or Halo 5's so what about everyone else's thoughts?
Same.  The games left me satisfied enough and prepared me for what's to come.

I'm really curious as to what they're going to do with Atriox and his Banished.

Spoiler
They all have a common enemy, now that the flood is back (dumb brutes always messing everything up).
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Feb 10, 2018, 12:27:36 AM
Anyone got this? I'm thinking of picking it up, along with Retribution.

(https://images2.imgbox.com/8f/41/lstGHwfx_o.png)

(https://images2.imgbox.com/6b/83/UBJdSOyT_o.jpeg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: D. Compton Ambrose on Feb 10, 2018, 01:07:38 AM
I think Cortana should be the focus of the next game. I also think they should bring in the Primordial. But it's gotta be epic, like the Didact on steroids. Or, you could have him as the secondary antagonist for Halo 6, with the Ur-Didact returning in a different form. But like a massive f**king boss battle that's complex with puzzle elements and by no means something you can get through on the first try. Akin to Tartarus in Halo 2. And then the Primordial is revealed to be pulling the strings of Cortana's composed hardlight copy, and was originally who set up the confrontation between the Master Chief and the Ur-Didact in Halo 4. That would mean Halo 7 to be the conclusion battle between Blue Team, Cortana and the Primordial, and Cortana eventually has to use her Created and the Mantle to stop the Primordial and imprisons him within a Dyson Sphere or something. All off the top of my head, something sort of like that, but perhaps different. Oh, and the Primordial should use star roads and have an army of Bear Flood on him. Master Chief will be finally defeated and noted that it took all of that shit to do him in. Also, Blue Team should be developed more to be their own self-contained character as opposed to just bipedal backstory for the Chief. And the Arbiter needs to outdo himself as the former Supreme Commander of the FOPJ that was responsible for having a kill-count of over 7 billion with something like 400 UNSC ships personally destroyed under his command tenure. Something that really demonstrates the sheer summation of the Arbiter character's capability of raw destruction. I know he's a different person now, but it would be interesting and perhaps add another layer of depth to his already deep character to see someone or something really flip his switch and result in him unleashing his full capabilities.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 11, 2018, 12:21:21 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Feb 10, 2018, 12:27:36 AM
Anyone got this? I'm thinking of picking it up, along with Retribution.

(https://images2.imgbox.com/8f/41/lstGHwfx_o.png)

(https://images2.imgbox.com/6b/83/UBJdSOyT_o.jpeg)

It's got some great artwork in it! I think Mythos was better, over all, though. I hate it when sometimes it looks like the tags are just pointing to random places on the artwork and it looks like it in this sometimes.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheRaven on Mar 01, 2018, 02:07:34 PM
ah I've found my people

I've got mythos! Aha, I could probably post my entire halo collection of books tbh - it's only the more recent ones I haven't yet got (I might buy them for kindle since I read more digitally these days idk)

I am considering picking up war fleet tbh since I heard it has nice artwork and some neat lore things :0

kinda worried about how they can salvage halo 6 after halo 5, great direction turning the big bad from the didact into cortana :/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 01, 2018, 04:12:40 PM
I've not gotten around to reading the latest 2 novels but I always pre-order them so I don't miss them. I did really enjoy the most recent comic series - Rise of Atriox. Thought that was a great series! Loved the anthology style take on the backstory.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Mar 02, 2018, 08:29:32 AM
I have Halo 5 and I still haven't tried it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Mar 02, 2018, 01:08:19 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 02, 2018, 08:29:32 AM
I have Halo 5 and I still haven't tried it.

The first mission you play as Blue Team is actually pretty good. The rest of the game...it drops the ball pretty hard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheRaven on Mar 02, 2018, 03:24:57 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 02, 2018, 08:29:32 AM
I have Halo 5 and I still haven't tried it.

You've been spared there.
I could write pages on it but I think The Act Man on YouTube summed it all up pretty well tbh.

At I need to get around to getting rise of atriox - but first I gotta read all the other books I've let sit on my list for too long.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Mar 02, 2018, 03:28:04 PM
Is it Mass Effect Andromeda bad?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 12, 2018, 10:13:10 AM
New comic series announced - HALO: COLLATERAL DAMAGE

QuoteHalo: Collateral Damage follows the Master Chief and Blue Team as they are deployed by the UNSC to an unstable colony world. Their mission: to terminate the Covenant's efforts to uncover something ancient and powerful beneath the planet's surface. However, as the mission takes a turn for the unexpected, the Spartan-II strike team realizes that the stakes of their mission are higher than they imagined, and they'll have to rely on each other and a small group of human rebels to survive.

Alex Irvine (Halo: Rise of Atriox #4, Iron Man: The Rapture, Dark Sun) returns to the Halo universe to pen this new series and is joined by artist Dave Crosland, colorist Leonard O'Grady, letterer Simon Bowland, and cover artist Zak Hartong.

Halo: Collateral Damage #1 (of 3) goes on sale June 06, 2018 and is available for preorder at your local comic shop.

(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/halocollateraldamagecover_nm-95421faa10f440f4ab7209e709380a0e.jpg)

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/announcing-a-new-blue-team-comic-mini-series

And the synopsis and cover for the next novel -

QuoteJust hours following their climactic battle on the Forerunner planet Genesis, the Spartans of Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris find themselves running for their lives from the malevolent machinations of the now-renegade artificial intelligence Cortana. But even as they attempt to stay one step ahead, trouble seems to find Spartan Edward Buck no matter where he turns.

A secret mission enacted by the Office of Naval Intelligence could possibly help turn the tide, and has Buck reluctantly agreeing to reform his old team, Alpha-Nine. Because if the band is really getting back together for this one, that means everybody—including the Spartan who Buck never wants to see again, the one who committed the ultimate betrayal of trust....

(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/halo_bad_blood_cvr_500-51bc56deb1004401b767c970a80ef51b.jpg)

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/chief-concerns

I started reading Retribution at the end of last week. Enjoying it so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Mar 13, 2018, 12:49:58 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 02, 2018, 03:28:04 PM
Is it Mass Effect Andromeda bad?

Its pretty much the worse in the series. But the main complains are related to how it kind of failed as a sequel, story wise, how Chief was handled, as a stand alone game its not really bad. People that played Halo 5 as their first Halo game probably liked it. The main dislike for it comes from the fans of the series.

Andromeda on other failed on everything.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenophobia on Mar 13, 2018, 10:13:17 AM
Hey guys I've bought a Mcfarlane Halo 3 Blue Elite

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heroesassemble.com%2Fekmps%2Fshops%2Fmarkashley%2Fimages%2Felite-combat-blue-halo-3-action-figure-series-3-multiplayer-mcfarlane-toys-6780-p.jpg&hash=58ba15ac883ffb7db02ee24a1bb250ce8b2cfa58)

Sadly it's hands and left elbow don't move. I suspect that the seller might have glued a broken figure (as well as it's package) and sold it to me ::) Do I need to place it into boiling water and wait like neca figures ? I can't see a hinge on hands so couldn't understand how to place the plasma rifles  ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Mar 15, 2018, 11:58:24 AM
Is it A:CM bad?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: TheRaven on Mar 15, 2018, 04:44:35 PM
i'm not sure anything can be A:CM levels of bad again.

but H5 is def the worst in the game series to me - it ruins characters, story and failed as a sequel to what was set up, but hey at least it looks like a modern game and not textures from 05.

but unlike tlj at least h5 has a few in universe ways to course correct for h6 hopefully (i've been hearing 'logic plague' thrown around in terms of cortana idk)

but thats just me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 18, 2018, 07:19:09 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flGRWr1nrqo

New Halo arcade game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Wweyland on May 27, 2018, 08:33:28 PM
Looks like dumb fun, which is the point I guess.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RidgeTop on May 28, 2018, 07:34:58 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 18, 2018, 07:19:09 AM
New Halo arcade game.

Really looking forward to that. Play Mechanix / Raw Thrills make great arcades, they did the last two Aliens ones.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Wweyland on May 28, 2018, 07:50:31 PM
It feels somewhat natural to rip the gun from the placement and continue blasting. Must have been playing too much Gears Of War.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Jun 06, 2018, 04:14:56 AM
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-4


Love the transparency on display here, more companies could do with such an honest relationship with the customer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 10, 2018, 08:07:27 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fmdb-KmlzD8

Yeah boi! Hoping they talk a little about it later during the conference.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/our-journey-begins

QuoteE3 2018 is a monumental moment for the Halo franchise and for us here at 343 Industries, and we couldn't be more excited to share with you a glimpse of our new Slipspace Engine, which will power our next title, Halo Infinite. It's been a busy stretch here at 343 since the launch of Halo 5: Guardians between supporting the title with post-release updates and secretly working on our new Slipspace Engine tech in parallel. Finally showing the world some of what we've been working on has really energized the team!

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 11, 2018, 12:05:43 AM
Intrigued by what I'm seeing here.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Jun 11, 2018, 03:15:48 AM
They actually gave Chief the classic mark VI suit again. Ok... this is suprising. Are they actually listening to the fanbase this time? Won't get my hopes up yet but I'm glad it will be available for pc too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 11, 2018, 07:27:28 AM
Did anyone else get a little bit of open-world vibes from this? Looks like they're listening to the fanbase about the art style and reverting back to something more classic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Jacku on Jun 11, 2018, 12:40:25 PM
Is this a main game like Halo 6? Haven't played through Halo 4 or bought Halo 5. Just watched my brother playing 4. Didn't like the way the story went. Is this like procedurally generated Halo Ring worlds or something?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 11, 2018, 12:46:51 PM
Unknown at this point. The trailer is all we've got.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Jun 11, 2018, 12:54:41 PM
It's continuing Master Chief's story is all we know from the Halo Waypoint article, it is effectively Halo 6.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 11, 2018, 01:33:38 PM
I don't know how they're gonna explain him going back to the old suit but I don't mind. The MKVI was always my favorite suite.
I'm really glad the marines look like their old selves again too.

Pretty interested to see where this is going. Hopefully Blue Team shows up again.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Jun 11, 2018, 03:29:20 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 11, 2018, 12:46:51 PM
Unknown at this point. The trailer is all we've got.

It`s being said that it`s a sequel to Halo 5, continuing Chief story.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jun 11, 2018, 01:33:38 PM
I don't know how they're gonna explain him going back to the old suit but I don't mind. The MKVI was always my favorite suite.

They barely gave any valid explanation on why his suit changed in Halo 4, as well as the blue team suits in 5, in this case it`s actually okay, they don`t need to explain anything. Just make it look like back then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jun 11, 2018, 03:32:49 PM
This game better showcase the power of the Xbox One X to its fullest.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2018, 01:04:30 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 11, 2018, 07:27:28 AM
Did anyone else get a little bit of open-world vibes from this? Looks like they're listening to the fanbase about the art style and reverting back to something more classic.

Definitely. And oh so glad they're reverting back to something closer to Bungie's visual aesthetic. Now if they could confirm that Marty is on board...

Quote from: Jacku on Jun 11, 2018, 12:40:25 PM
Is this a main game like Halo 6? Haven't played through Halo 4 or bought Halo 5. Just watched my brother playing 4. Didn't like the way the story went. Is this like procedurally generated Halo Ring worlds or something?

Aye, this is Halo 6, just no more of a numbering system. Guess once you hit five you hit that embarrassing number where you want to just use subtitles instead :D But seriously, it felt to me like Halo 5: Guardians' use of a subtitle felt like they were transitioning away from a numerical system anyways. This just further evidences that.

I wasn't overly fond of Halo 4 and 5 either. Didn't hate them, but 4 just didn't quite feel like Bungie's games to me (despite telling a pretty solid and emotional story with Chief and Cortana) and in my one instance of playing Guardians (still don't own an XBOne) I just really didn't like the story. Haven't gotten a chance to play Halo Wars 2 yet unfortunately. But this game seems to be really trying the hardest to win people over with the best elements of the past games.

Lots of speculation that this game is being set on Installation 07 and, like Hicks said, seems to have a bit more of an open world feel. Apparently there was some insider report comparing it to Halo: Combat Evolved which fits that bill. Not true open world, but a little bit more exploring and choice of how you tackle some situations on the ring. Apparently Installation 07 is where Mendicant Bias was housed? Not up on my lore outside the games (haven't really been since the end of the Bungie era) but that could mean some interesting things in regards to Cortana, her Created uprising, and that AI chip that Chief is putting into his head at the end of the Infinite trailer. Also... another Halo ring could very well mean the return of the Flood.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 12, 2018, 01:40:51 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2018, 01:04:30 PM
Lots of speculation that this game is being set on Installation 07 and, like Hicks said, seems to have a bit more of an open world feel. Apparently there was some insider report comparing it to Halo: Combat Evolved which fits that bill. Not true open world, but a little bit more exploring and choice of how you tackle some situations on the ring. Apparently Installation 07 is where Mendicant Bias was housed? Not up on my lore outside the games (haven't really been since the end of the Bungie era) but that could mean some interesting things in regards to Cortana, her Created uprising, and that AI chip that Chief is putting into his head at the end of the Infinite trailer. Also... another Halo ring could very well mean the return of the Flood.

HW2 spoilers -

Spoiler
I was thinking it might be Anders' ring from the end of Halo Wars 2.
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Speaking of, I finally finished the last 2 missions of Awakening the Nightmare last night. Was fun enough but I can't say I was particularly blown away by it. Was sweet to get to play the Covenant, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2018, 01:55:47 PM
Spoiler
The Halo Wars 2 ring is the third stab at Installation 04, correct?

I thought the same at first, but the morse code coming in on the walkie in the Infinite trailer apparently translates to "SOS ZETA HALO GRD," seemingly confirming Installation 07.

Also, not having played Halo Wars 2 yet so I don't know for sure, but with the new Installation 04 being, well... new, wouldn't it essentially be a blank slate with no animal specimens on it yet? This one seemed relatively well populated, with animals that are like those on Earth but with some pretty distinct differences, which could tie in to some of the ancient human stuff that went down on 07 in the ancient past.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 12, 2018, 02:13:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2018, 01:55:47 PM
Spoiler
I thought the same at first, but the morse code coming in on the walkie in the Infinite trailer apparently translates to "SOS ZETA HALO GRD," seemingly confirming Installation 07.
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That's pretty straight forward then. I've had a brush up myself on Halopedia and that's the single remaining Halo from the original Array. And Mendicant Bias does live there but he was deactivated, along with a load of composed proto-Graveminds.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2018, 02:17:52 PM
I would love to see the Flood return. How would you say Awakening the Nightmare handled them?

Also, with all of this big thing being made over returning to the classic art style (though I will say, some of the Forerunner structures on the ring looked a bit like they did in Halo 4/5... perhaps because it is from the original array?) I wonder what the plans are for the Prometheans. To be honest, I don't even remember where Halo 5 left them. I really need to play that again, preferably alone. There's probably a lot I missed doing it co-op at a friend's house. One of these days I'll grab a One.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Jacku on Jun 12, 2018, 03:13:44 PM
Totally blank on which was 07 is? Have we been there before?

First thought infinite was referring to some crazy infinite loops or timelines or universes in the story but now thinking it's to do with how a circle (ring) is infinite and if this game is full open world you could loop through the whole thing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 12, 2018, 03:20:05 PM
We haven't been to Installation 07 before in a game. May have seen it in the books/comics, not sure. Haven't really delved deep into the lore outside of the games since the Bungie/343i transition.

To date, from the series of seven Halo rings, we've visited Installation 03 (Halo 4, discovered after the end of the Human/Covenant War), Installation 04 (Halo: Combat Evolved, destroyed), and Installation 05 (Halo 2). We've also seen Installation 04b (Halo 3), which was created by the Ark after Chief blew up 04 in Combat Evolved to bring the count back up to seven rings, and Installation 04c (Halo Wars 2), a second Installation 04 remake that the Ark created after Chief destroyed 04b in Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 24, 2018, 07:48:42 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL8tRXQWlTw
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 27, 2018, 03:51:04 PM
Haha this third-person narration is a little weird for me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 28, 2018, 09:46:18 AM
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/thats-so-raven
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 28, 2018, 12:41:42 PM
This totally could have been a First Person follow up to ODST. It's almost the same thing, since this runs parallel to CE and the first ODST was parallel to H2.

Spoiler
I might be one of the only people in the world who wants an ODST follow up  :'(
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 28, 2018, 12:47:02 PM
Who doesn't want a new ODST? It was amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 29, 2018, 12:16:14 PM
My X1 just downloaded a huge update for the Master Chief Collection.  Is that the big one I've been hearing about?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Aug 29, 2018, 01:10:02 PM
Yes, and it'll come with more patches in the near future.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 29, 2018, 02:42:10 PM
'Halo: Reach' Is Being Considered for 'The Master Chief Collection' (https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/08/29/halo-reach-the-master-chief-collection/)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 30, 2018, 01:43:17 AM
Quote from: The Old One on Aug 29, 2018, 01:10:02 PM
Yes, and it'll come with more patches in the near future.

Nice to see it's still getting so much support after all this time.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 30, 2018, 01:06:44 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 29, 2018, 02:42:10 PM
'Halo: Reach' Is Being Considered for 'The Master Chief Collection' (https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/08/29/halo-reach-the-master-chief-collection/)

God, I hope so.
Reach was such a great game, both in campaign and multiplayer. I miss invasion.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 05, 2018, 11:39:05 AM
Reach is the last great Halo, honestly. The series lost a lot of its charm post-Bungie.

ODST is my favorite, and of course the original trilogy is a titan in gaming.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Sep 11, 2018, 12:15:20 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4GBVY6spSg
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Sep 11, 2018, 01:18:00 AM
Quote from: The Old One on Sep 11, 2018, 12:15:20 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4GBVY6spSg

The Act Man's videos are always entertaining.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 11, 2018, 07:36:09 AM
Glad to hear it's gone over well. Still haven't had the chance to play it yet.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Sep 17, 2018, 08:19:57 AM
How's the backlog?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 25, 2018, 07:59:03 AM
Ha. It still exists. I started replaying 4 earlier this month when I had some time off. I finished replaying it yesterday and also finished playing ODST as it turns out I never finished that on the MCC. Damn, I love this series so much. I'm gonna go back and do 5 soon too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 25, 2018, 10:24:39 AM
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Oct 25, 2018, 01:08:22 PM
That's definitely an interesting locale for shooting, I wonder if the series is going to jump right into the human/covenant war or if it's going to start with the insurrection and then lead into that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Nov 09, 2018, 11:28:34 PM
If it's going to be the latter and maintain an audience, it needs excellent writing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 07, 2018, 02:46:39 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 25, 2018, 07:59:03 AM
I'm gonna go back and do 5 soon too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SjIx15Ey3k
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 08, 2018, 02:23:11 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 07, 2018, 02:46:39 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 25, 2018, 07:59:03 AM
I'm gonna go back and do 5 soon too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SjIx15Ey3k

Uhhhhh

Also do you do Halo coop/multiplayer?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 08, 2018, 03:33:36 AM
If you're first instinct when a new Halo comes out isn't to pull an all nighter and play it on Legendary with some friends there's something wrong with you.

Spoiler
I still sometimes have flashbacks to Reach
[close]
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 08, 2018, 04:28:14 AM
I beat Reach's campaign on Legendary solo, that was one of the easier ones IMO.

Now Halo 2 on the other hand...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 08, 2018, 07:38:41 AM
I have the MCC, but I'm not much of a Halo player.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 08, 2018, 11:38:44 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 08, 2018, 07:38:41 AM
I have the MCC, but I'm not much of a Halo player.
That's unfortunate.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Dec 09, 2018, 04:12:12 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Dec 08, 2018, 04:28:14 AM
I beat Reach's campaign on Legendary solo, that was one of the easier ones IMO.

Now Halo 2 on the other hand...
I'm waiting on Reach to get some One X loving but 343 are being rather coy on when that will happen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 09, 2018, 04:14:15 PM
If 343 really wanted to apologize for the mess that was the MCC they'd release Halo 3/ODST/Reach anniversaries all in the same package before Infinite drops.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 11, 2018, 08:46:46 AM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Dec 09, 2018, 04:14:15 PM
If 343 really wanted to apologize for the mess that was the MCC they'd release Halo 3/ODST/Reach anniversaries all in the same package before Infinite drops.
I dunno if you've played the MCC lately but they've made some pretty great changes to it.
Also I'm not sure Halo 3 needs the anniversary treatment, at least not in the way Halo 1 and 2 did. Like, could it benefit? Well sure, but it wouldn't be as drastic of an improvement.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Dec 11, 2018, 05:18:50 PM
Halo 3- could do with a graphical update, even if it's just some texture and model updates.
It isn't at the standard of Halo CE & Halo 2 anymore.

Frankly the references to Guardians should be removed from H2A & the MCC as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 11, 2018, 07:42:14 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Dec 08, 2018, 11:38:44 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 08, 2018, 07:38:41 AM
I have the MCC, but I'm not much of a Halo player.
That's unfortunate.

Yeah.  I have this huge backlog and I can't do much about it because my carpal tunnel is awful now.  And my thumb joints are practically decaying before my very eyes.

I'm a very old 43.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 11, 2018, 10:18:38 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 11, 2018, 07:42:14 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Dec 08, 2018, 11:38:44 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 08, 2018, 07:38:41 AM
I have the MCC, but I'm not much of a Halo player.
That's unfortunate.

Yeah.  I have this huge backlog and I can't do much about it because my carpal tunnel is awful now.  And my thumb joints are practically decaying before my very eyes.

I'm a very old 43.
Lay your controller down, sir.  We'll take it from here.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 11, 2018, 10:36:03 PM
I need cybernetic upgrades.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 11, 2018, 10:47:28 PM
haha I'm teasing...I'm right behind you.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Dec 09, 2018, 04:14:15 PM
If 343 really wanted to apologize for the mess that was the MCC they'd release Halo 3/ODST/Reach anniversaries all in the same package before Infinite drops.
That would be very nice of them.  I recently completed Reach again just to get my fix.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 12, 2018, 07:29:43 AM
Quote from: The Old One on Dec 11, 2018, 05:18:50 PM
Frankly the references to Guardians should be removed from H2A & the MCC as well.
What do you mean?

Quote from: Master Chief on Dec 11, 2018, 10:47:28 PM
haha I'm teasing...I'm right behind you.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Dec 09, 2018, 04:14:15 PM
If 343 really wanted to apologize for the mess that was the MCC they'd release Halo 3/ODST/Reach anniversaries all in the same package before Infinite drops.
That would be very nice of them.  I recently completed Reach again just to get my fix.
Reach is still my favorite Halo game. I thought it had just the right balance of "really great campaign", "super duper fun Firefight mode", and "super duper fun multiplayer"
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 12, 2018, 01:16:17 PM
Invasion was the best multiplayer mode of any Halo game imo, followed by Infection.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Dec 13, 2018, 06:26:44 PM
I mean Guardians was supposed to be a completely different game
and narratively parallel the rivalry the Master Chief and Arbiter had in H2A.
But Guardians was changed so drastically before release that the new cutscenes that play at the beginning and end of H2A
- not only make no sense. But are totally irrelevant. To add to this, Infinite is apparently a new slate entirely,
as like CE you're dropped into the middle of a story.

So- yes, those two scenes should be excised. As they belong to a version of Halo 5's narrative that no longer exists.

Reach
The MCC
Infinite

All you should need.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 19, 2018, 06:16:41 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 11, 2018, 10:36:03 PM
I need cybernetic upgrades.
Here you go!

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/limbitless-343-collaboration
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Dec 19, 2018, 06:22:44 PM
@Master Chief

How do you feel about the artstyle changing back to a more "Original Trilogy" focused style?

As seen in the Halo Infinite Trailer and Breakdown.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 19, 2018, 06:52:10 PM
Quote from: The Old One on Dec 19, 2018, 06:22:44 PM
@Master Chief

How do you feel about the artstyle changing back to a more "Original Trilogy" focused style?

As seen in the Halo Infinite Trailer and Breakdown.
Meh, I don't mind it.  If has to do with Cortana and her created Smart AI being able to mess with it, I'll understand why they made the change, but if they're doing it just to appease the old school fans (and give us no explanation) I'd be a bit upset.

Personally, I like the Halo 4 armor the best.  How do you feel about the change?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Dec 19, 2018, 08:30:20 PM
I despise the 343 artstyle, so overjoyed.

Aside from the Covenant vehicles in GS,
I do believe most of the art was simply bad-
it was full of overcomplicated shapes
to the point of both absurdity and so
nothing looked terribly distinct.
It's similar to that of M.B's
Transformers designs IMO.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o27XC7S24HA
https://youtu.be/-J0c-nTpv-A

I honestly hope there's no explanation
and it's simply an artstyle change,
retaining the few improvements the H4/GS artstyle created.

Speaking of created-
I hope that storyline, as well as the
ancient humanity/human-like Forerunner
garbage is thrown out the window.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 19, 2018, 09:52:51 PM
I understand what you and many other Halo fans are saying.

One thing is certain, Bungie hasn't been consistent when it comes to their art style, where 343 has.  The Elites and Brutes have looked different in every game that was put out.  For the record, Reach Elites are my favorite design along with their movement.

The more I think about it, I've changed my mind and don't mind if we there is no explanation as to why the armor was changed.  I just want them to give us a good game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 19, 2018, 10:10:39 PM
Are you a Halo fan?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 19, 2018, 10:16:57 PM
I don't hate his H4/H5 look. It's the best armor design in those games. I just don't like it for Master Chief if that makes sense.
I'm ok with MC's helmet, it's everything from the neck down in his H4/H5 look that I don't like.
Thats partly because I grew up with the other designs, and partly because I think they represent what the books described a lot better.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Dec 19, 2018, 10:28:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTreFoLAufw
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 19, 2018, 10:30:48 PM
I really, really, hope we see ODST's in Infinite.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 20, 2018, 09:04:53 PM
Quote from: The Old One on Dec 19, 2018, 10:28:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTreFoLAufw
Good stuff! I like how they mixed the helmets of 2, 3, and 4 for the new helmet we might get.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Dec 24, 2018, 09:31:26 PM
Apparently they've redesigned it
again since the E3 trailer.

Reach influence?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jan 30, 2019, 08:19:08 PM
They just pushed out another update for the MCC today.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jan 31, 2019, 05:01:59 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jan 30, 2019, 08:19:08 PM
They just pushed out another update for the MCC today.
Yeah, I noticed when it wouldn't let me play so I just let it download and ended up falling asleep.  What was updated?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jan 31, 2019, 07:10:36 PM
Looks like just some minor fixes.  It wasn't very big, relative to past updates.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/84ad72a8b51847978545f685f651fc15/topics/mcc---game-update-1-30-19/ded6c3f1-f064-41e8-8c75-317c9047704c/posts
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Feb 06, 2019, 01:28:14 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9euDjdrr24

@Corporal Hicks
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 06, 2019, 04:33:28 PM
It's America.  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Feb 06, 2019, 04:38:00 PM
You should have an American holiday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 06, 2019, 04:39:03 PM
I should win the lottery.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Feb 06, 2019, 04:43:24 PM
The Lottery shouldn't exist.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Feb 06, 2019, 05:26:01 PM
Is it weird that I hear Claudia Black's voice when I read your posts?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Feb 06, 2019, 06:09:18 PM
"To you perhaps."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 09, 2019, 11:29:02 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 06, 2019, 04:33:28 PM
It's America.  :'(
I'll let you know how much fun I have.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Feb 10, 2019, 09:39:07 AM
Does that mean you're going to attend?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 10, 2019, 06:16:39 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Feb 10, 2019, 09:39:07 AM
Does that mean you're going to attend?
If all goes as planned, I'll attend the event being held on Aug. 30-Sept. 1, in Anaheim.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 11, 2019, 02:15:07 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 09, 2019, 11:29:02 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 06, 2019, 04:33:28 PM
It's America.  :'(
I'll let you know how much fun I have.  ;)

Hatechu!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 11, 2019, 02:19:17 PM
In one of those moods where I'm really itching to start playing through Bungie's Halo games again...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 11, 2019, 07:45:17 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 11, 2019, 02:15:07 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 09, 2019, 11:29:02 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Feb 06, 2019, 04:33:28 PM
It's America.  :'(
I'll let you know how much fun I have.  ;)

Hatechu!
haha Gesundheit!

Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 11, 2019, 02:19:17 PM
In one of those moods where I'm really itching to start playing through Bungie's Halo games again...
Do it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Feb 20, 2019, 07:24:52 PM
The New Halo EU Novels:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8WBJZ0dO9Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp7I5eaySrM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si_PnpVupU4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMZQQX6WSvo
Halo Mythos, Fractures, Tales From Slipspace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34V17s3U0v4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20eV2UfsRcM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b3v1IxFvWk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELM8gnZ3vwU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5q5CLkSQW0
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 21, 2019, 09:40:43 AM
Renegades arrived yesterday. I'm only 2 chapters in so far but I liked the prequel short story.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Feb 23, 2019, 03:44:05 PM
Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 25, 2019, 02:42:33 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 11, 2019, 07:45:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 11, 2019, 02:19:17 PM
In one of those moods where I'm really itching to start playing through Bungie's Halo games again...
Do it!

It has begun. I've reached the end of "Assault on the Control Room." 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Mar 08, 2019, 01:36:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 25, 2019, 02:42:33 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 11, 2019, 07:45:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 11, 2019, 02:19:17 PM
In one of those moods where I'm really itching to start playing through Bungie's Halo games again...
Do it!

It has begun. I've reached the end of "Assault on the Control Room." 8)

Haha status?

https://twitter.com/halo/status/1103706888506564608?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 08, 2019, 12:54:49 PM
Quote from: The Old One on Feb 23, 2019, 03:44:05 PM
Let me know what you think.

I enjoyed it! An easy read with a lot of what I wasn't expecting. I do kind of wish "more" had happened but in terms of learning things about where characters are at now, it was huge.

Also, it was the Chief's birthday yesterday.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 09, 2019, 03:06:53 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Mar 08, 2019, 01:36:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 25, 2019, 02:42:33 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 11, 2019, 07:45:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 11, 2019, 02:19:17 PM
In one of those moods where I'm really itching to start playing through Bungie's Halo games again...
Do it!

It has begun. I've reached the end of "Assault on the Control Room." 8)

Haha status?

Caught in the midst of a Covenant Civil War.

Oh, so that's how it is.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Mar 12, 2019, 01:36:41 PM
Speaking of the Covenant Civil War...

Does anyone else wish the Elites had started out as enemies in ODST and then midway you got to see them fighting Brutes in Mombassa?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Mar 12, 2019, 03:46:34 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Mar 09, 2019, 03:06:53 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Mar 08, 2019, 01:36:36 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 25, 2019, 02:42:33 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Feb 11, 2019, 07:45:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Feb 11, 2019, 02:19:17 PM
In one of those moods where I'm really itching to start playing through Bungie's Halo games again...
Do it!

It has begun. I've reached the end of "Assault on the Control Room." 8)

Haha status?

Caught in the midst of a Covenant Civil War.

Oh, so that's how it is.
When the Elite says, "They have shed our brothers blood...and for that, they must die!" get's me motivated, every time!

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Mar 12, 2019, 01:36:41 PM
Speaking of the Covenant Civil War...

Does anyone else wish the Elites had started out as enemies in ODST and then midway you got to see them fighting Brutes in Mombassa?
That would've been a cool "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" type of mission.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Mar 12, 2019, 04:44:44 PM
https://tinyurl.com/MasterChiefCollection
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 12, 2019, 06:43:47 PM
Has it all been confirmed now then?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Mar 12, 2019, 06:45:50 PM
Unconfirmed, but a near certain announcement.

The MCC playlist of the Official Halo channel added a private video.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on Mar 12, 2019, 09:13:15 PM
Good news everyone!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Mar 12, 2019, 09:14:52 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88VBun17AMI
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 12, 2019, 09:53:50 PM
Saweet.  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Mar 12, 2019, 09:55:10 PM
To add to that, it has been confirmed that Halo Reach will be coming to the MCC collection as well!

https://www.polygon.com/2019/3/12/18262421/halo-reach-master-chief-collection-xbox-one

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Mar 12, 2019, 09:56:19 PM
Finally!
The PC version's releasing each videogame one by one; Reach,
CE, 2, 3, 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Mar 12, 2019, 09:58:26 PM
I know. This is epic beyond words. Now, if we can just get some footage for Halo: Infinite......
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Mar 12, 2019, 10:00:08 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBXZfttW4AAzyD2.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Mar 13, 2019, 12:18:37 AM
I bet 343 will just keep enhancing it for whatever platform it's running on.  Console players who get the next generation Xbox may just keep playing this MCC for years to come.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 13, 2019, 09:02:50 AM
That suits me fine. Keep releasing new titles, keep remastering the old ones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI8e74SFooA
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Mar 13, 2019, 03:21:01 PM
 :laugh:

Glad to hear that Reach will be joining the MCC later this year!  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Mar 13, 2019, 04:00:00 PM
Hell, the MCC already supports 4k HDR @ 60fps.  That should future-proof it for a while.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Mar 13, 2019, 06:57:01 PM
I am curious to know where the franchise will go after Infinite. While I am sure that this has been brought up on this thread by someone beforehand, an adaptation of the Forerunner saga would be fantastic. They already adapted the Fall Of Reach into Halo Reach. It would be perfectly sensible to have have a new trilogy where you get to play as a Forerunner. It would inject new gameplay mechanics especially if you got to play as the Didact.


Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Mar 13, 2019, 07:12:00 PM
Franchise will go full shlooter.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Mar 13, 2019, 07:14:27 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Mar 13, 2019, 07:12:00 PM
Franchise will go full shlooter.

I hope not, but I would not be surprised.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 20, 2019, 11:31:55 AM
New novel. Halo: Oblivion

QuoteWe've started talking about lore, which means Grim has something to say!

Thanks, Uny – and hi everyone else! Man, it feels like just last week we were poring over the latest Canon Fodder to dissect details derived from some of our latest fiction fountains. This week, however, were looking a bit further ahead. Last year, fiction fans all over the globe were treated to an awesome old-school adventure – particularly if you find Blue Team beloved – as our favorite extended-universe icons took the early days of the Covenant War by storm. Silent Storm to be specific. The Troy Denning-penned novel by the same name gave us a new look at the Spartan-II program, and the harrowing scenarios they constantly found themselves in to try and give humanity a fighting chance. If you haven't checked out Halo: Silent Storm yet, you owe it to yourself to do so. It's already available in hardcover, but if you prefer paperback (or, like me, just want something that maintains a consistent size on your shelf), then you'll be happy to know that it will be available later this summer.

So why am I telling you to make sure you check out Silent Storm? Because today we're excited to announce its sequel, Halo: Oblivion. Troy Denning has put together another fantastic journey for you to go on, but instead of me just yapping, let's take a look at the official description:

2526. It has been more than a year since humanity first encountered the hostile military alliance of alien races known as the Covenant, and several weeks after the United Nations Space Command's devastating counterattack of Operation: SILENT STORM was deemed an overwhelming success. The UNSC has put its faith in the hands of the Spartans, led by the legendary Master Chief, John-117: enhanced super-soldiers raised and trained from childhood via a clandestine black ops project to be living weapons.

But the Covenant—enraged and fearful of their enemy's unexpected strategies and prowess—is not taking its recent defeat lightly, and is now fully determined to eradicate humanity from existence, brutally overrunning the ill-fated planets of the Outer Colonies faster than retreats can be ordered.

If the UNSC has any chance of stemming the tide of the war, the Master Chief and Blue Team must drop onto an empty, hellish world in order to capture a disabled Covenant frigate filled with valuable technology. It has all the makings of a trap, but the bait is far too tempting to ignore—and this tantalizing prize is being offered by a disgraced and vengeful Covenant fleetmaster, whose sole opportunity for redemption lies in extinguishing humanity's only hope of survival....

Let's. GO. Hopefully, you are excited as I am about the upcoming tale as I am – and if not, that's okay, nobody's perfect. Halo: Oblivion is slated to drop later this year on Sept 24. Hope you're ready – I know Uny is! Speaking of which...

Thanks, Grim! I've enjoyed all of Troy Denning's Halo novels, so I'm really looking forward to his next story about the Chief's heroic adventures with Blue Team.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/spring-seasonings
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Mar 22, 2019, 04:43:24 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sy1W4b8vyec
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Jun 07, 2019, 01:42:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQmVazrsZIM
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 07, 2019, 02:31:34 PM
I can't wait to play Reach on the PC.
The only thing thats gonna suck is having to grind for so long to get the same armor set up I had on the 360  :'(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 07, 2019, 04:04:57 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jun 07, 2019, 02:31:34 PM
I can't wait to play Reach on the PC.
The only thing thats gonna suck is having to grind for so long to get the same armor set up I had on the 360  :'(
I'm not going to put that much effort into it when it comes to the MCC.  I'll just be doing some achievement hunting and having some fun killing the Brutes in Exodus and New Alexandria.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Jun 07, 2019, 07:03:36 PM
I love that they aren't bothering porting Guardians, basically saying it isn't important anymore.
Bodes well for Infinite.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ_ay8y6GpA
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 07, 2019, 08:38:02 PM
I do hope Blue Team is in Infinite. That was the one thing Halo 5 got right.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 07, 2019, 09:19:52 PM
Quote from: The Old One on Jun 07, 2019, 07:03:36 PM
I love that they aren't bothering porting Guardians, basically saying it isn't important anymore.
Bodes well for Infinite.
Yep!

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jun 07, 2019, 08:38:02 PM
I do hope Blue Team is in Infinite. That was the one thing Halo 5 got right.
I was happy to be reunited with Fred, Kelly, and Linda and would love to continue the fight with them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 08, 2019, 05:06:23 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jun 07, 2019, 02:31:34 PM
I can't wait to play Reach on the PC.
The only thing thats gonna suck is having to grind for so long to get the same armor set up I had on the 360  :'(

As long as I can have some form of pink armour, I'm gonna be happy. I miss my Hello Kity armour from Reach.

I'm looking forward to the PC release. I might actually get to play more frequently.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Jun 08, 2019, 10:25:25 PM
Indeed, so am I.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtgzKBrU1GY
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 09, 2019, 10:39:57 PM
Well... this is easily the best Halo has looked since 2010.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kimarhi on Jun 09, 2019, 11:06:23 PM
I feel like I missed a game somewhere.  Was there one after you were running against the other spartan team?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Jun 09, 2019, 11:13:54 PM
No just it's Guardians is basically ignored now, for good reason.

All other Halo games; Halo Reach,
Combat Evolved, 2, ODST, 3 & Halo 4 are part of "The Master Chief Collection" being ported to PC.

The Halo Wars are already on PC, and they aren't porting Guardians, so that tells you everything.
Yet Halo Infinite is set five years after Guardians.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 10, 2019, 12:10:44 AM
They're not knocking 4 and 5 out of continuity, but looking at this trailer all I can think of are Bungie's games. Which is a very good thing, IMO.

A good read: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/discover-hope
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 10, 2019, 07:59:07 AM
I'm disappointed it didn't actually have any gameplay or any real story indication, but it sure looked pretty. So green! I like it's going back to a more classic aesthetic in that regard.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 10, 2019, 12:07:12 PM
I really like this new design for the armor, its a good combination of Halo 2/3's Mk VI and the Mk 4 suit from The Package in Halo Legends. Absolutely love it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jun 10, 2019, 12:20:03 PM
Quote from: The Old One on Jun 08, 2019, 10:25:25 PMhttps://youtu.be/ZtgzKBrU1GY

This looks absolutely fantastic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 10, 2019, 03:07:31 PM
Quote from: The Old One on Jun 08, 2019, 10:25:25 PM
Indeed, so am I.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtgzKBrU1GY
Now that looks like some power armor!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Jacku on Jun 10, 2019, 07:28:49 PM
I've gone back to unlock the armour pieces in Halo 3 and now can't wait to see how the multiplayer Spartans will look in this game. Fingers crossed they have Reach customization and look like this new armour design.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The1PerfectOrganism on Jun 18, 2019, 04:38:52 PM
Hopefully we'll see gameplay before the year is out.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 19, 2019, 07:43:04 PM
https://twitter.com/halo/status/1163489335280205824?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Aug 19, 2019, 08:37:58 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Aug 19, 2019, 07:43:04 PM
https://twitter.com/halo/status/1163489335280205824?

First the Terminator skins and now this. Heck why don't they add alien/predator as well?

I wouldn't mind. :P
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 19, 2019, 09:40:09 PM
I guess they're pulling out all the stops to push for sales of this Gears, I haven't played one since Gears 3. Considering they shifted the focus from Marcus and Delta squad though I'm not really surprised. Emile and Kat sure do look pretty in this engine.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Aug 29, 2019, 10:54:32 PM
Always loved the Gears of War series myself, apart from Judgement.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 14, 2019, 10:16:55 PM
https://youtu.be/py3t0zT3szs (https://youtu.be/py3t0zT3szs)

Cannot wait to get Reach (and, eventually, the rest of the Bungie-era games) on PC. Hyped for December 3rd. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 14, 2019, 11:43:37 PM
Fantastic news!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 15, 2019, 08:22:25 AM
I am very pleased. Getting that bad boy!!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Nov 17, 2019, 09:54:50 PM
Hope it's a good port.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Nov 17, 2019, 09:55:21 PM
How was the ODST port?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Nov 17, 2019, 11:02:13 PM
No worries whatsoever.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 03, 2019, 06:11:18 PM
Big 42gb update for the Xbox One version of the MCC today.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 03, 2019, 06:15:46 PM
Probably the Reach update? I can't remember the exact date but I know its hitting PC this month (I want to say before the 12th?)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 03, 2019, 06:20:43 PM
Is Reach free for MCC owners??
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 03, 2019, 06:27:31 PM
I haven't heard otherwise, and ODST came to the MCC with no charge.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 03, 2019, 10:33:05 PM
OSDT and Reach are paid DLC for me.  $4.99 and $9.99, respectively.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 04, 2019, 08:39:13 AM
Downloaded for the PC yesterday. Had a quick bash on Firefight and it ran well. I've missed Halo so much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 04, 2019, 03:21:29 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 03, 2019, 10:33:05 PM
OSDT and Reach are paid DLC for me.  $4.99 and $9.99, respectively.

I don't remember paying for the ODST update...but I definitely just played it like 2 weeks ago
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 04, 2019, 04:04:06 PM
Nah, I got ODST for free too.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 04, 2019, 05:02:57 PM
"It was free back in early 2015 as compensation for users who experienced MCC's botched launch in November 2014."

I guess I'm not eligible.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 12, 2019, 02:52:04 PM
Just finished Reach on Legendary.  :o Now to play it on easy and run through every single enemy!

I'm also enjoying Firefight.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 12, 2019, 03:16:48 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Dec 12, 2019, 02:52:04 PM
Just finished Reach on Legendary.  :o Now to play it on easy and run through every single enemy!

I'm also enjoying Firefight.

I remember doing an all nighter of Reach on Legendary with some of my friends in co-op. I'm pretty sure I have Bob related ptsd because of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Dec 12, 2019, 03:21:12 PM
Reach on Legendary is easy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 12, 2019, 04:11:00 PM
Unless you're not expecting a Bob
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 12, 2019, 04:33:29 PM
Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Dec 12, 2019, 03:21:12 PM
Reach on Legendary is easy.
It's because you're the best of the best.

Quote from: JokersWarPig on Dec 12, 2019, 03:16:48 PM
I remember doing an all nighter of Reach on Legendary with some of my friends in co-op. I'm pretty sure I have Bob related ptsd because of it.
That sounds like a fun night.

haha BOB!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 24, 2019, 12:05:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm_pWMQ9VVE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 31, 2019, 12:06:42 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iodXSJgr6SQ
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 31, 2019, 04:27:38 PM
Makes me want to get a PC just to do stuff like that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 31, 2019, 08:32:38 PM
If wonder what they'll do with this game for the Xbox Series X.  The MCC doesn't really need a remaster so soon, but maybe they can add some bells and whistles to showcase the power of the XSX hardware.  Just like a PC game.

I also wonder if it'll be backward compatible in the hardware.  I have a feeling MS knows how important BC is now so maybe it'll be done in hardware now to remove the overhead and uncertainty of software emulation.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Dec 31, 2019, 08:43:47 PM
they could you know...Halo 3 anniversary.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 31, 2019, 08:46:17 PM
You mean bump up the graphics for Halo 3 in the MCC?  I doubt they want to split their player base between yet another new and standalone iteration of H3 and what they've got now in the MCC.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Feb 24, 2020, 05:13:29 PM
https://twitter.com/gcustomscreati1/status/1231257150296428546?s
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: The Old One on Feb 24, 2020, 06:34:51 PM
Just make it's Anniversary a purchasable update for the MCC, like ODST.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Mar 02, 2020, 03:21:36 PM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1234478817672081411
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Mar 31, 2020, 10:21:00 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_BXoz7UtAg
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Jun 05, 2020, 06:36:48 PM
Quote from: Game Revolution"343 Industries is looking for a Senior Producer to work with our Core Services team to help develop a new project in the Halo universe," reads the job listing. "This is your chance to work on one of the most exciting and creative intellectual properties in the industry with one of the industry's most talented teams."

https://twitter.com/Game_Revolution/status/1268941881603284992
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Jun 24, 2020, 03:32:03 PM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1275806134142525440
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 24, 2020, 03:38:49 PM
Saw that on instagram earlier. It'll be pretty cool of we fight the Banished in Infinite
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 24, 2020, 05:39:16 PM
Quote from: DarthJoker45 on Jun 24, 2020, 03:32:03 PM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1275806134142525440
Love this teaser!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 25, 2020, 07:20:28 AM
Pretty cool the Banished are back. Be interesting to see more of them. I enjoyed them in Wars 2 and the EU, but don't feel they've hit that proper badassness outside of cutscenes. "Run little demons."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jun 25, 2020, 07:38:36 AM
Are you getting an Xbox Series X at release?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 25, 2020, 07:53:28 AM
Honestly...think I'm just going to get the PC release if it's simultaneous. If it's not...I may have to make some decisions.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 25, 2020, 02:38:50 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 25, 2020, 07:20:28 AM
Pretty cool the Banished are back. Be interesting to see more of them. I enjoyed them in Wars 2 and the EU, but don't feel they've hit that proper badassness outside of cutscenes. "Run little demons."

Atriox seems like he can be reasoned with and it would be cool to fight along side him against the Evil Cortana ( :'() and her Guardians, but don't think it'll happen.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jun 25, 2020, 03:23:52 PM
Maybe it'll be a three sided war, UNSC/Arbiter forces vs The Banished vs Cortana/Guardians
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jun 25, 2020, 03:55:21 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 25, 2020, 07:53:28 AM
Honestly...think I'm just going to get the PC release if it's simultaneous. If it's not...I may have to make some decisions.

Is your PC anything like your car?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 25, 2020, 05:31:22 PM
Quote from: JokersWarPig on Jun 25, 2020, 03:23:52 PM
Maybe it'll be a three sided war, UNSC/Arbiter forces vs The Banished vs Cortana/Guardians
I like that. To best Cortana and her Guardians, though, forces may have to be joined. Who knows, maybe love between a Spartan and a corrupted AI is all that is needed.  ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2020, 04:32:47 PM
Finally grabbed the MCC on Steam. I just have to pry myself away from Destiny 2 one of these days and play it. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 29, 2020, 08:53:44 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jun 25, 2020, 03:55:21 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jun 25, 2020, 07:53:28 AM
Honestly...think I'm just going to get the PC release if it's simultaneous. If it's not...I may have to make some decisions.

Is your PC anything like your car?

Ha. No. Parts don't need replacing in her as much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Wysps on Jul 01, 2020, 04:54:46 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 28, 2020, 04:32:47 PM
Finally grabbed the MCC on Steam. I just have to pry myself away from Destiny 2 one of these days and play it. :D

We just bought this, and I'm playing it for the first time!  Co-op mode.  The "dying" sound effects of the alien species are hilarious  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 02, 2020, 11:14:31 PM
Just played through Reach. Loved revisiting this, but man, cutting the credits out of the game really killed the pacing of the ending. :-\
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Space_Dementia on Jul 05, 2020, 12:50:33 AM
Just completed Halo 5: Gaurdians and I enjoyed it... but was left a little, underwhelmed. I liked the story even though it does feel like a filler, but feel the game play was lacking in something, didn't feel immersive or different enough.  Enjoyed it just nothing majorly special.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2020, 01:17:53 AM
Quote from: Space_Dementia on Jul 05, 2020, 12:50:33 AM
Just completed Halo 5: Gaurdians and I enjoyed it... but was left a little, underwhelmed. I liked the story even though it does feel like a filler, but feel the game play was lacking in something, didn't feel immersive or different enough.  Enjoyed it just nothing majorly special.

I never owned an XBox One, so I only got to play 5 once, co-op at a friend's house, which isn't really the way to experience a Halo game for the first time.

That being said, I didn't really care for it. But I'm also sort of a Bungie purist with Halo. I loved 4 on release but after playing it a couple times, and the more I think about it, the less I like it. CE though Reach will always be my Halo.

Still, I do hope that 5 does get a PC release at some point. I feel like I owe it a proper playthrough, and especially with Infinite coming later this year. I should probably finally give the second Halo Wars a play at some point too, since the Banished are going to be part of Halo: Infinite...
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jul 05, 2020, 03:12:02 AM
Guardians I believe's intentionally being abandoned, with the Halo Wars franchise making its way to PC and the rest of the franchise in the form of Halo The Master Chief Collection making its way to PC, it's clear Halo Infinite's going the soft reboot direction with it primarily being influenced by the original Halo Trilogy but I believe Combat Evolved in particular.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2020, 03:30:50 AM
Yeah I'm definitely getting a soft reboot vibe from the marketing so far, and I am certainly not complaining about that at all. I do feel like the Cortana thing is so big that they really have no choice but to address it in some capacity, though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jul 05, 2020, 04:28:22 AM
I agree, but in a weird way it's a direct sequel to three separate unique flavours of Halo, the unavoidable story ramifications of Guardians, Halo Wars bringing fresh ideas to the table, whilst spirituality being a successor to The Master Chief Collection.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 05, 2020, 04:50:43 AM
Indeed. They certainly have their work cut out for them.

Hoping for the best when they reveal the game properly at this month's XBox stream.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jul 06, 2020, 02:55:44 PM
The only thing I'd like to see really get brought over from 5 to Infinite would be Blue Team being in the game(s) in one capacity or another. The brief time spent with them in 5 were the only times I truly enjoyed the game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 06, 2020, 03:00:53 PM
https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1280139454796009477
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 06, 2020, 03:06:33 PM
uuuhhhhh *petulant child-like* that's ageeeesss away.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 07, 2020, 01:38:33 PM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1280487228897189889
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 15, 2020, 07:35:28 PM
Just finished Halo 3 (even though it glitched and didn't recognize that I beat The Covenant, for some reason).

God, I adore this game so much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 19, 2020, 08:01:20 PM
Just put GamePass on my PC, downloading both Halo Wars games. Haven't played the first one in ages, and never did play the second.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jul 20, 2020, 03:31:18 PM
There's a big rumor that Xbox Live Gold is going to be made free when the Series X launches.  Microsoft has already stopped selling year long subscriptions.

No more paywall for multiplayer.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 20, 2020, 04:12:44 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jul 20, 2020, 03:31:18 PM
There's a big rumor that Xbox Live Gold is going to be made free when the Series X launches.  Microsoft has already stopped selling year long subscriptions.

No more paywall for multiplayer.

I think it is less so being free and more that the only way to get it is going to be with a monthly Gamepass subscription, from what I've been hearing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 22, 2020, 04:29:08 PM


Does that not just scream Halo CE?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 22, 2020, 04:31:36 PM
That hits me with some 2001 nostalgia! Love it!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Jul 22, 2020, 10:28:47 PM
Who's that in the visor reflection?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 22, 2020, 10:39:24 PM
That Halo installation looks pretty fractured.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Tichinde on Jul 22, 2020, 10:40:05 PM
if it doesn't have Thel we riot ✊
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jul 22, 2020, 10:40:31 PM
f**k me they're slapping me with a nostalgia noodle. I'm gonna buy a f**kin Xbox I just know it
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2020, 11:12:44 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Jul 22, 2020, 10:28:47 PM
Who's that in the visor reflection?

A Brute. Perhaps Atriox, but definitely a Banished Brute.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 23, 2020, 04:07:26 AM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 22, 2020, 11:12:44 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Jul 22, 2020, 10:28:47 PM
Who's that in the visor reflection?

A Brute. Perhaps Atriox, but definitely a Banished Brute.
Hyperius.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 04:12:24 AM
Still haven't played HW2, but I just finished a replay of the first one tonight so I'll finally be checking out HW2  shortly. Thanks, Gamepass for PC!

Then I will know who Hyperius is, I presume. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 23, 2020, 04:54:19 AM
Haha nope. He's new and I suggest not looking him up. Could be possible major spoilers.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 05:10:42 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Jul 23, 2020, 04:54:19 AM
Haha nope. He's new and I suggest not looking him up. Could be possible major spoilers.

Ooohhh. I know exactly what leak you're taking about now, didn't realize that Brute had a name.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jul 23, 2020, 05:36:31 AM
Are you guys ready?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jul 23, 2020, 12:04:11 PM
I hope so.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 12:11:39 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jul 23, 2020, 05:36:31 AM
Are you guys ready?

"Whosoever is gripped by fear, take heed. I am the Prophet of Truth... And I am not afraid."
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 23, 2020, 01:22:17 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jul 23, 2020, 05:36:31 AM
Are you guys ready?
Ready.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 04:21:50 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E-1BcILTPk
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jul 23, 2020, 04:27:23 PM
What an intro! The gameplay is smooth and loving the new weapons. I'm a big fan of the hook and smash combo! Feels like several of my Halos all wrapped in Infinite.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 04:30:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAiYiRH5fUk
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jul 23, 2020, 05:01:52 PM
Looks like the most promising entry since 343 took over. I'll need to play Halo Wars 2 to get a feel for the Banished.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jul 23, 2020, 05:17:53 PM
So what happened to evil Cortana?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 05:59:13 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jul 23, 2020, 05:17:53 PM
So what happened to evil Cortana?

Looks like they're going for a Destiny model, with new campaigns to follow yearly in an evolving world. I guess Cortana will be one of the followup storylines to this. I adore Destiny, I play D2 TONS on PC, but to be honest, I don't think I really care for the idea of them applying that model to Halo.

Also, new gameplay trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFh2i4AlPD4
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 23, 2020, 06:53:04 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 05:59:13 PMLooks like they're going for a Destiny model, with new campaigns to follow yearly in an evolving world.

(https://images2.imgbox.com/79/b3/0WZXGtv1_o.gif)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 06:58:49 PM
Destiny is wonderful (and man, that new teaser they showed today, loved it) but Destiny and Halo are very different beasts.

I hope the open world functions more like New Mombasa in ODST and less like a Destiny hub space, though I'm imagining something that's like a mid-point between the two.

I wish they were more transparent about how they're handling this element of the game in today's reveal.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RidgeTop on Jul 23, 2020, 07:13:43 PM
Honestly that was a massive letdown for me. Graphics were not up to snuff for a next gen showcase title. Villain monologue was totally cringe: "HURR DURR I'M SO EVIL FEAR ME!"

Toned down blood, weapons seem off... yeah just not the reveal I was hoping for at all.

(https://i.imgur.com/WXnpnpV.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/gHUJNqe.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 23, 2020, 07:14:43 PM
Yes, I will agree about the graphics. Definitely seem like they toned down the amount of details.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Drukathi on Jul 23, 2020, 07:32:49 PM
Please tell me - in which game do banished appear? I heard it was Halo Wars 2. But what about the main line of games? Halo 4 / 5? Are they there?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jul 23, 2020, 07:33:11 PM
Is Halo Infinite supposed to look like an early Xbox One game?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jul 23, 2020, 07:53:42 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 05:59:13 PM
Quote from: Deathbearer on Jul 23, 2020, 05:17:53 PM
So what happened to evil Cortana?

Looks like they're going for a Destiny model, with new campaigns to follow yearly in an evolving world. I guess Cortana will be one of the followup storylines to this.

>:C
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 23, 2020, 08:04:55 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jul 23, 2020, 07:33:11 PM
Is Halo Infinite supposed to look like an early Xbox One game?  :laugh:

Maybe Infinite refers to the number of downloadable updates you need to make it look decent.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jul 23, 2020, 08:11:43 PM
It's a Halo tradition!

This showcase was thoroughly underwhelming so I'm more convinced than ever that Microsoft should buy WB Games.  Having Mortal Kombat, Injustice and the Arkham series as Xbox/Windows exclusives would be a huge coup for them.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 08:20:49 PM
To be honest, after how overwhelmingly busy everything looked in 4 and 5, I actually like the less detailed designs we have here.

My concern lies with how they're going to be handling the open world elements. And the story, since I haven't really cared for the stories outside of the Bungie games.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jul 23, 2020, 08:21:59 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 23, 2020, 08:20:49 PM
To be honest, after how overwhelmingly busy everything looked in 4 and 5, I actually like the less detailed designs we have here.

My concern lies with how they're going to be handling the open world elements. And the story, since I haven't really cared for the stories outside of the Bungie games.

I'm torn. I remember playing Halo Anniversary for the first time and disliking how busy everything looked with the new design. But Infinite still looks a bit underwhelming to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jul 23, 2020, 11:02:26 PM
Destiny's trash, Halo's on its last lifeline and, this reveal totally underwhelmed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jul 23, 2020, 11:06:20 PM
Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Jul 23, 2020, 11:02:26 PM
Destiny's trash, Halo's on its last lifeline and, this reveal totally underwhelmed.

I've never tried Destiny.  Isn't it a shlooter?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jul 23, 2020, 11:18:52 PM
Destiny's trash, but I'm not here to talk its specifics, Halos moreso, speaking of, the first Anniversary treatment failed to hit the mark of the original with lots of porting from Reach, but the MCC Anniversary treatment succeeded primarily because, the spirit of the original remained majority intact.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2020, 12:17:00 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jul 23, 2020, 11:06:20 PM
I've never tried Destiny.  Isn't it a shlooter?

Yep, it is. And it is the only one I've ever been able to get into. The overall narrative was kind of screwed at the start, due to some in house issues, but over the years as expansions fixed things, it grew into something I really love. Especially with where the story is currently, with the ongoing "Season of Arrivals" and the lead in to the upcoming "Beyond Light" expansion, though to explain that wouldn't really make sense to someone not intimately familiar with the game. :D Even when the in-game story was messy early on in the lifecycle, the published lore was phenomenal, and as time has gone on, all of that has begun integrating into the game in some really great ways.

Destiny in its current state gives me that sense of awe that Halo, in its peak 2001-2010 Bungie run, did. The stories and worlds are totally different, and the way that they are experienced is vastly different, but that inkling of being part of a universe grander than yourself, among these ancient constructs and concepts far beyond your own rationalizing of the universe? Second to none in gaming, at least in my experience. Nobody really designs an expansive sci-fi video game universe quite like Bungie does.

All that being said, the two games are TOTALLY different experiences, and 343 Industries attempting to inject elements of Destiny into Halo feels very... not appropriate for Halo.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jul 24, 2020, 12:30:18 AM
Bungie's nothing without Joseph Staten.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 24, 2020, 12:39:50 AM
A lot of the foundation of his ideas are still being built upon in current Destiny. But yeah, I do really miss him being part of the team. Marty, too. Activation really f**ked that all over. Thankfully, Activation is all out of the picture now.

Staten apparently wrote a short Halo novella recently. I wonder if that's any good?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jul 24, 2020, 12:44:46 AM
Current day Bungie's utterly hollow in my opinion, the only reason it's staying afloat being a combination of, genuinely good mechanics unfortunately deeply entrenched in FOMO and RNG, but I agree mainly it's the publishers fault for the current situation in the first place.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Jul 24, 2020, 01:41:50 AM
Quote
Halo Infinite Villain and Story Details Revealed

Halo's next-gen spiritual reboot attempts to tie up old threads and create new storylines.

By Ryan McCaffrey
Updated: 23 Jul 2020 2:43 pm
Posted: 23 Jul 2020 12:11 pm

[Editor's Note: Very minor story spoilers follow. If you want to be completely surprised by what happens in Halo Infinite, turn back now.]
Prior to today's long-awaited gameplay reveal of Halo Infinite at the Xbox Games Showcase – the biggest launch title for the new Xbox Series X console this Holiday and the first mainline Halo game in five years – IGN had the chance to sit down with 343 Industries developers Chris Lee and Paul Crocker to discuss the new direction that Infinite looks to take the franchise, and how the story of Infinite both ties up loose ends from the Forerunner Saga while also laying the groundwork for new storylines in the Halo universe.

Halo Infinite takes place well after the ending of Halo 5, with a rampant Cortana nowhere in sight and the Master Chief adrift in space. The Pilot (as seen in the E3 2019 presentation trailer, which 343 reconfirmed to IGN is the very beginning of the game) then discovers him. The Pilot's name will be revealed during the course of the campaign. "He ended up being named by the actor who plays him", said Crocker, the game's associate creative director. "The name is actually his two best friends from childhood."

"Chief and the Pilot are in exactly the same position as the player when the game starts," Crocker said. "They don't know what's happened. They're learning what's happening, together." Lee told us that the new Xbox Games Showcase demo takes place roughly four hours into the campaign, which he said is "several times larger than our last two campaigns put together," referring to Halo 4 and Halo 5.

The Banished Are the Bad Guys

Players fight The Banished in Infinite – a rogue faction of Brutes (along with plenty of familiar Covenant Elites and Grunts too) who were prominently featured in Halo Wars 2. The team at 343 is quick to note that you won't need to have played that 2017 real-time strategy game to feel comfortable in Infinite ("It's not required reading," Crocker noted), nor will you have to consume the comic books and novels of the larger Halo universe in order to understand what's going on in the new game – a criticism of Halo 4 and 5 that 343 acknowledged. "We don't want a game where players have to do homework to enjoy this game," Crocker said. But why The Banished? "Because they're super cool and everyone likes them," he said with a laugh, before more seriously adding that the team wanted "to have something that's an evolution of the Covenant so you get some of the familiar, but something that's different [too], and it comes together to feel fresh."
It is both the conclusion to what has to date been known as the Forerunner Saga, and it also sets a course for new stories.

"To that end, it is both the conclusion to what has to date been known as the Forerunner Saga, and it also sets a course for new stories. "It is the conclusion of events that have been set up in the past, but it is very forward-looking as well," Crocker said. "We want places to go and we want new mysteries." Lee added, "It's setting the foundation for future storytelling as well as tying some of those threads from the past. You don't need to go through the whole franchise to learn and understand the fiction coming in, but if you do have that knowledge we want to reward that. You'll see these [extended universe] elements and nostalgic moments. There have been a lot of goosebumps in the studio as we have [finished] different scenes and things that are in the game."

Meet the Villain, War Chief Escharum

As to whether or not we should expect a chattier Master Chief, a la Halo 4, or a more "strong and silent type" performance from veteran Spartan-117 voice actor Steve Downes, a la Bungie's original trilogy, Crocker said, "I think it's probably somewhere in-between. We are definitely leaning more towards the strong silent type but there is quite a strong emotional core that involves him being a lot more vocal."

The end of the demo showed a flashback sequence, during which the UNSC Infinity supercarrier – a centerpiece of the previous two Halo games – blips off of radar. So was it destroyed? "The simple answer to that question is that that is one of the things Chief is going to discover during the game," Crocker explained. "What you saw in the montage at the end was us setting the stage for the journey the Chief and Pilot have been going through."


"That ending sequence also introduces us to the villain of the story: a Banished leader named War Chief Escharum, who is the leader of The Banished on this Halo ring and "is connected to The Banished in a fundamental way," according to Crocker, and proclaims this Halo ring as his last stand, knowing that Master Chief is coming for him: "This is my last fight, a true test of legends," Escharum says in the gameplay demo. "A story that will outlive us both. Set a fire in your heart. Bare your fangs. Fight hard. Die well."

That same speech also mentions "The Harbinger." Neither Lee nor Crocker would say what that is referring to – besides confirming that it wasn't Escharum referring to himself in the third-person – but the ending of Halo 5 had me guessing that it might be Cortana. I presented my theory to the developers, but they wouldn't comment one way or another.

For more on Halo Infinite, don't miss more of our exclusive conversation with Lee and Crocker, including details on the Xbox Series X's premier launch title's open world and its new weapons and upgrades, why Infinite is trying to be a great starting point for new Halo players, and why there won't be a Halo Infinite 2.

Ryan McCaffrey is IGN's Executive Editor of Previews. Follow him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan, catch him on Unlocked, and drop-ship him Taylor Ham sandwiches from New Jersey whenever possible.

Source: https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-villain-and-story-details-revealed
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jul 24, 2020, 03:15:02 AM
Quote from: Fiendishly Inventive on Jul 24, 2020, 12:30:18 AM
Bungie's nothing without Joseph Staten.

You make them sound a lot like Bioware.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Jul 24, 2020, 03:23:26 AM
Anyone else wondering what happened to Blue and Red teams in that 167 days?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jul 24, 2020, 04:45:37 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RENoB_iYNG4
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: RidgeTop on Jul 25, 2020, 07:35:59 PM
GM of Xbox Games Marketing Aaron Greenberg addressed complaints about the graphics.

https://www.purexbox.com/news/2020/07/microsoft_responds_to_negative_feedback_for_halo_infinites_visuals?fbclid=IwAR00sPlmZPXr59aX0_vAqip_SemhW-gbAMN46IvVd3YkeLh4f4WvizGOXas
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 25, 2020, 07:57:07 PM
I really don't think there's any issue with the graphics themselves (I mean, just as a starter example, check the way that sun glare catches the transparent layer of the ammo counter on the AR) and more so people have issues with the art style. Things definitely seem a lot more minimalist here, compared to the Bionicle/Michael Bay Transformers moving bits and pieces all over the place of the last two games. For me, personally, there are some designs in the footage that really worked for me and some that didn't at all, but by and large based on what we've seen here, I think I like the look of what I'm seeing more than 4 and 5's looks. Though 4 did has some really nice vistas on Requiem.

My major concern has to do with them just not being transparent at all about how the open world elements are going to work.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Jul 26, 2020, 12:59:10 AM
My biggest complaint is how the brutes just have this monotone expression on their face the entire time, while the brutes in Halo 3 looked like they wanted to tear your head off at all times, it seriously gives me colonial marines vibes
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Deathbearer on Jul 26, 2020, 10:55:48 PM
Quote from: PVTDukeMorrison on Jul 26, 2020, 12:59:10 AM
My biggest complaint is how the brutes just have this monotone expression on their face the entire time, while the brutes in Halo 3 looked like they wanted to tear your head off at all times, it seriously gives me colonial marines vibes
The Brutes are beginning to wonder if there is more to life than fighting Master Chief so their hearts aren't really in it anymore
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Jul 28, 2020, 12:51:26 AM
(https://i.redd.it/xpwb4ky590d51.jpg)

QuoteHaven't seen anyone talking about this yet. I noticed more icons on the map very briefly show up before fading away (the radar is still fading out.. it's quick). There seems to be (blue) friendly outposts? as well as different types of (red) enemy encounters? timestamp 3:02 watch at 0.25x speed

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/halo/comments/hxn3kl/havent_seen_anyone_talking_about_this_yet_i/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Huggs on Jul 28, 2020, 01:01:09 AM
Looks like the petals on a facehugger egg to me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 28, 2020, 10:51:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQtYNjxdZRU

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/gareth-coker-sets-a-fire-in-your-heart
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 31, 2020, 04:05:17 AM
Community update:

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/infinite-inquiries

Also, I finally started playing Halo Wars 2 for the first time. Did the first two campaign missions and am having fun so far.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 31, 2020, 08:08:00 AM
You used to love the first right? I remember doing some co-op with you on that. I've done Wars 2 twice and really enjoyed it too. I like the little side series, even the Iso-shooters. They were worth the £2 odd I spent on those.

An old one but: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xwqjg3/the-complete-untold-history-of-halo-an-oral-history
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jul 31, 2020, 01:54:12 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 31, 2020, 08:08:00 AM
You used to love the first right? I remember doing some co-op with you on that. I've done Wars 2 twice and really enjoyed it too. I like the little side series, even the Iso-shooters. They were worth the £2 odd I spent on those.

You remember correctly!

I will say, revisiting the first one on PC last week, I think the port to PC didn't really do the game justice – the camera control felt nowhere near as fluid as it did back in the day on the 360. That being said, HW2 feels so much more like it was built with the PC in mind and so far is playing a lot better on this system.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 31, 2020, 01:57:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEWEdIcx1DI

I loled a lot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Jul 31, 2020, 11:23:16 PM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1289298976550731776
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jul 31, 2020, 11:43:10 PM
It seems that a lot of people are shitting on 343 and Halo Infinite now.  Are you guys worried?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: JokersWarPig on Aug 01, 2020, 06:26:01 AM
I think hating on 343 after H5 is just the "cool" thing to do now tbh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 01, 2020, 07:19:50 AM
If the new Xbox is half as powerful as it's supposed to be, I'd imagine that the final build of the game will look amazing.  Although it won't surprise me if said build isn't released as a patch several years after the game itself.

Early adopters of full-priced games are practically beta testers these days.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 01, 2020, 01:33:07 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jul 31, 2020, 11:43:10 PM
It seems that a lot of people are shitting on 343 and Halo Infinite now.  Are you guys worried?

I'm... kind of split down the middle. The Halo that I will always put on a pedeatal is the five Bungie games. Anything else is kind of ancillary.

343i has proven themselves capable of making some really beautiful, fun games, but... I also just kind of don't really like where they took things narratively with Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians. The Chief/Cortana stuff in Halo 4 is great, but I'm not overly fond of their reinvention of the Forerunner mythology that made up Halo 4's main plot. Halo 5: Guardians' concept was cool (I like the idea of playing as another character hunting down the Chief) but the execution was way off the mark and the Cortana twist just didn't work for me at all.

I'm happy that Infinite seems to be dialing things back from all of the stuff established in those two games, but they're going to have to address it all at some point, since Infinite is going to be an "ongoing platform" with probably yearly campaign expansions, so even if evil Cortana doesn't feature in this first Banished campaign, I'm sure we'll be seeing that arc continue at some point. I'm curious to see how this very new, open world, living game structure plays out, because it is very far from what the Halo series has traditionally been and it much more in line with what's going on right now in Destiny 2. I'm very much rooting for 343i. I want to love the game, of course, and they have a lot of really cool people on their dev team; I love how transparent they are.

Honestly, my ideal post-Halo 3 game wouldn't have featured Master Chief at all. I would much rather have seen a game set after the Human/Covenant War with the Arbiter as the lead and Shipmaster in a supporting role, mopping up the mess on Sanghelios, breaking apart Covenant offshoots, starting up new alliances with humanity and some of the former Covenant species, etc.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 01, 2020, 06:56:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 01, 2020, 01:33:07 PMHonestly, my ideal post-Halo 3 game wouldn't have featured Master Chief at all. I would much rather have seen a game set after the Human/Covenant War with the Arbiter as the lead and Shipmaster in a supporting role, mopping up the mess on Sanghelios, breaking apart Covenant offshoots, starting up new alliances with humanity and some of the former Covenant species, etc.

Were it so easy.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 01, 2020, 07:24:19 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Aug 01, 2020, 06:56:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 01, 2020, 01:33:07 PMHonestly, my ideal post-Halo 3 game wouldn't have featured Master Chief at all. I would much rather have seen a game set after the Human/Covenant War with the Arbiter as the lead and Shipmaster in a supporting role, mopping up the mess on Sanghelios, breaking apart Covenant offshoots, starting up new alliances with humanity and some of the former Covenant species, etc.

Were it so easy.

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/facts-of-everything/images/a/a7/Arbiter_kills_Truth.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140411130539)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 01, 2020, 07:59:57 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 01, 2020, 07:24:19 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Aug 01, 2020, 06:56:17 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 01, 2020, 01:33:07 PMHonestly, my ideal post-Halo 3 game wouldn't have featured Master Chief at all. I would much rather have seen a game set after the Human/Covenant War with the Arbiter as the lead and Shipmaster in a supporting role, mopping up the mess on Sanghelios, breaking apart Covenant offshoots, starting up new alliances with humanity and some of the former Covenant species, etc.

Were it so easy.

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/facts-of-everything/images/a/a7/Arbiter_kills_Truth.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20140411130539)

Have mercy, I regret what I said. That's the truth.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 02, 2020, 03:49:13 PM
Just finished Halo Wars 2.

Spoiler
So they just full on connect to Halo 5: Guardians with the Guardian after the credits, huh? So whenever they address Cortana and the Created, be it in the base Halo Infinite campaign or in one of its additional campaigns down the line, Anders is likely going to have to factor into that. And between Anders looking for the Spirit of Fire and the Banished probably looking for Atriox, I guess everyone wants to get to the Ark. Cortana probably does too, as a way to control the Rings.

I really like the way the ending played out, with Anders escaping on the the new Installation 04 (also, there are now seven rings back in our galaxy again with this new Ring actually going through the Ark, so the Milky Way is back up to full capacity with Rings I guess) and Cutter/Atriox and their forces stranded on the Ark. Atriox was kind of a non-entity in the campaign after his opening cutscene but I do like the idea of the character and would like to see him used more significantly. I kind of want to play Awakening the Nightmare now, I wish that was included on GamePass...
[close]

Back in the day I got really addicted to the original Halo Wars multiplayer, and now I'm kind of tempted to give this one a go. Those campaign missions, especially the last few, were a ton of fun to play.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 03, 2020, 08:07:56 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Jul 31, 2020, 11:43:10 PM
It seems that a lot of people are shitting on 343 and Halo Infinite now.  Are you guys worried?

I'd say more disheartened that worried. I really enjoyed Halo 4, and while I didn't enjoy 5 as much, I still liked some of the ideas in it. I'm really looking forward to seeing where Infinite goes. I just find it tiring wading through the shit to get to discussion. So I cracked and picked up the first YA novel at the weekend. Not sure when I'll get to it.

Finished replaying Halo CEA. I really do like the visual overlay in that. Looks amazing.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 04, 2020, 11:54:55 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gESYyh_tsGA

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/curtis-schweitzer-s-reverie
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 05, 2020, 08:41:18 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 04, 2020, 11:54:55 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gESYyh_tsGA

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/curtis-schweitzer-s-reverie

Very nice. :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 06, 2020, 07:57:12 AM
I am really loving the score so far. But I don't think there's been a Halo game where I haven't.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 07, 2020, 07:12:13 PM
(https://img44.pixhost.to/images/382/157725228_aohi_cover.jpg)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 11, 2020, 07:14:44 PM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1293261002037841920

Figured this was coming.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 11, 2020, 07:26:02 PM
I don't see what difference it makes.  It'll be buggy as hell at launch either way.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 11, 2020, 07:58:10 PM
 ;D

https://twitter.com/alland_hassan/status/1293261185031319552
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 12, 2020, 07:48:22 AM
Always going to be disappointed I've got to wait longer, but always happy to give them extra time for polish.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 12, 2020, 11:55:28 AM
I'm glad, hopefully the main antagonist ends up looking closer to the concept art this time, and the Banished actually look like their Halo Wars incarnation with the classic sandbox.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Aug 14, 2020, 09:17:13 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzJjzEEphfM
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 16, 2020, 03:12:26 AM
Making my way through the MCC right now on PC, having so much fun, the FOV and framerate increase makes a massive difference and the 4K HDR makes me realize HCEA must be played this way regardless of it's issues but the whole Trilogy deserves an upgrade in visual consistency particularly so 2 matches 3 plus ODST please. 
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 18, 2020, 06:32:52 PM
https://twitter.com/HaloSupport/status/1295495639246286848



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBvWZjoW06k

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/joel-corelitz-through-the-trees
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 21, 2020, 10:29:16 PM
Halo Wars 2 has a huge discount on the Microsoft store right now, so I just grabbed the version that comes with the base game and all of the DLC stuff. Operation SPEARBREAKER was a fun little campaign, wish it was bit longer 'cause those two levels that it presents are really solid. I'll be giving Awakening the Nightmare a go soon.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 24, 2020, 08:06:30 AM
Finished replaying H2 Anniversary yesterday. I frigging love the remasters that 343 did for the anniversary editions. They really do the games justice IMHO. Shame 3 hasn't seen one, but I'm really excited to move on to 3 now.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 24, 2020, 05:05:48 PM
Has anyone mastered the Acrophobia skull, yet?  I'm doing ok, but tend to lose focus when getting shot at.  haha
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 27, 2020, 04:01:28 AM
https://twitter.com/joestaten/status/1298822686420819968

YOOOOOOO I LOVE THIS
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 27, 2020, 05:47:08 AM
Absolutely fantastic news!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 27, 2020, 02:20:31 PM
Did Microsoft just throw a truckload of money at him or something?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 27, 2020, 02:29:27 PM
Well, he has been a Microsoft employee ever since he left Bungie. And in that time, he's been involved in Halo in a small capacity a couple times; he wrote the novella Shadow of Intent and he voiced some Grunts in Halo 5: Guardians.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Aug 27, 2020, 02:35:12 PM
Sounds like he's been underutilized then.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 27, 2020, 02:37:42 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Aug 27, 2020, 02:35:12 PM
Sounds like he's been underutilized then.

Whatever could you mean!?! He's helped bring us *checks notes* ummmm, some Crackdown sequel that nobody cared about? ;)

On Joe, it seems like some of the current developments over on the Bungie side of things in Destiny 2 are also cycling around to some of his old story ideas for the first game that wound up getting scrapped before he left the company, so that is really neat as well.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Aug 31, 2020, 10:01:17 PM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1300449215781449728



(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/CANON_FODDER_Franchise/cf_jegardomnai_concept-4b4640b55d8c498abd2adb8ef29fec79.jpg)

In hushed whispers throughout the ranks of the Banished, Jega 'Rdomnai's name is spoken of with care. The blademaster's history is shrouded in rumor and half-truths. Some say he was an experiment, an affront to his own kind. Others make mention of a clandestine ambush gone wrong. Very few know the truth, fewer still speak of it. One thing is certain: he has hunted demons before, and as the first recruit welcomed into the Hand of Atriox, he will do so again.

A mysterious and battle-ravaged Sangheili warrior, Jega represents one of several new characters that you will encounter along your way through the Halo Infinite campaign, with each confrontation playing its own part in Chief's continuing journey.

While today's introduction is just a quick glimpse, we hope it leaves you eager to learn more. Trust me, we can't wait for you to have the opportunity to explore more for yourself.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/despite-distance
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 02, 2020, 08:23:03 AM
I like the new Elite armour there. Looks cool!

So I've jumped back onto the Xbox to continue my replay of the series and I've been enjoying it a lot. Finished 3 at the weekend. I'm disappointed we didn't get a remaster but it still holds up so well. Plays really well and looks pretty good still - it's only really some of the facial close-ups that look aged.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: KranfordTButcher on Sep 06, 2020, 12:35:33 PM
Isnt' it funny how graphics considered cutting edge during their time get so easily overshadowed just a few games later?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Sep 06, 2020, 08:25:13 PM
Speaking of graphics:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6nZPrMSu0w
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 06, 2020, 10:43:18 PM
I wish there was something 343i could do about that... :/

I'm glad I still have my original XBox copy of Combat Evolved, at least.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Sep 14, 2020, 01:35:01 PM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1305491623963320320

FINALLY! My favorite Halo. 8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 08, 2020, 08:15:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30NzNrnR7NE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Oct 28, 2020, 06:26:12 PM
https://twitter.com/jasonschreier/status/1321494790098354177

I wouldn't be shocked if they knew for a while that this was coming, and that's why Staten was brought in. I wonder what's going on behind the scenes with this game. It sounds even messier than Halo 2's development, somehow.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 28, 2020, 07:05:40 PM
I'm sure that's what happened.  *Insert everything is fine meme here.*
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Gr33n M4n on Nov 06, 2020, 03:50:57 AM
The 1st Halo was the best one. I played it as a kid and remember the Flood giving me the creeps.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Dec 16, 2020, 10:05:01 PM
Storyboard artist Lee Wilson has revealed his work for Halo 2. It features quite a bit of cut content as well. It is very interesting to say the least.

https://haruspis.blog/2020/12/16/halo-2s-original-ending-revealed-how-bungie-was-going-to-finish-the-fight/
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 01, 2021, 05:27:44 PM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1345003095986634754
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 29, 2021, 12:15:49 AM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1354938123449466883
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Mar 12, 2021, 07:42:12 PM
 ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2N-RKj0QWw
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Mar 12, 2021, 08:01:59 PM
No playable Elites, only Spartans again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vBcvdpAGVE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 16, 2021, 10:05:02 PM
https://twitter.com/DarkHorseComics/status/1383095364941660160

If anyone doesn't have the original release of this, then I highly recommend looking into this new release. I still have my copy of the original Marvel version, and it is easily one of the best media tie in comics I've ever read, perhaps even surpassing Alien: The Illustrated Story. Some truly gorgeous stuff here.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 24, 2021, 01:34:46 AM
Times like this makes you wish you had acquired more disposable income.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Apr 24, 2021, 01:47:14 AM
Quote from: Trash Queen on Apr 24, 2021, 01:34:46 AM
Times like this makes you wish you had acquired more disposable income.
Sell some organs!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Apr 24, 2021, 01:53:30 AM
Income I got, but I can't even find an Xbox Series X to spend it on.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 24, 2021, 01:56:08 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Apr 24, 2021, 01:47:14 AM
Quote from: Trash Queen on Apr 24, 2021, 01:34:46 AM
Times like this makes you wish you had acquired more disposable income.
Sell some organs!

I'm still trying to acquire some of them!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Apr 24, 2021, 02:48:11 AM
Quote from: Trash Queen on Apr 24, 2021, 01:56:08 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Apr 24, 2021, 01:47:14 AM
Quote from: Trash Queen on Apr 24, 2021, 01:34:46 AM
Times like this makes you wish you had acquired more disposable income.
Sell some organs!

I'm still trying to acquire some of them!
I've heard killing people for money can also be very lucrative.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 24, 2021, 02:54:08 AM
Yes... "heard" you say.

Spoiler
(https://i.imgur.com/vhDW7yN.gif)
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 29, 2021, 11:30:54 PM
(https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/BlogPost/HaloInfinite/InsideInfinite-Apr2021/haloinfinite_campaign_pc_fov78_32x9_wm-3fbf0e1071f741ab96c5d180b81c6730.png)

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-april-2021

That's an original, Bungie-era Guardian design that was supposed to appear in, but ultimately cut from, Halo 3. :o

For reference, here is a modded version of a Guardian that someone created in Halo 3 a while back to compare it to:

(https://preview.redd.it/jpd5fmtuymm51.jpg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ffd545d572c6b29f68e87faad87c4816610e7c7a)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on May 06, 2021, 11:45:26 AM
https://youtu.be/5msX9fzSPwY
https://youtu.be/RK8Kp0lZQEw
https://youtu.be/rNSVOUrWQTk
https://youtu.be/lmg9_4wQiiU
https://youtu.be/oDxvxzC1-GQ
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 13, 2021, 06:29:35 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiXzpiC4qDI
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jun 13, 2021, 06:46:08 PM
So that ruled surprisingly.

The entire Xbox conference did apart from Forza ew yucky, went on rather overlong, apart from that I am impressed.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 14, 2021, 03:18:30 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-O7OuliQRY
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jun 14, 2021, 03:54:53 PM
Multiplayer looks like so much fun, but I'm really excited for the Campaign and working with "The Weapon".  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Jun 17, 2021, 11:39:57 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9zr9XVyObs
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Jul 13, 2021, 08:09:54 PM
https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/1413279036160176131
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: City Hunter Yautja on Jul 14, 2021, 06:10:34 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Apr 24, 2021, 01:47:14 AM
Quote from: Trash Queen on Apr 24, 2021, 01:34:46 AM
Times like this makes you wish you had acquired more disposable income.
Sell some organs!

(https://i.makeagif.com/media/6-25-2018/mQPj0J.gif)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 07, 2021, 10:12:09 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A73eeP7jkRo
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 26, 2021, 01:28:11 AM
https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1430599750009593856?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 24, 2021, 03:38:55 PM
I can do this all day.

(https://i.imgur.com/bnvkkoK.jpg)

A a nice gift of art from 343's concept art team.

https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/the-art-of-halo-infinite
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Sep 24, 2021, 05:30:38 PM
I foresee a new pathetic meme.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 25, 2021, 02:56:49 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgn8VOv9dc0
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 26, 2021, 04:27:12 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXrMkGXtk0c
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Oct 26, 2021, 04:59:45 PM
Thanks to Game Pass this will be the first Halo I will be able to play at launch, I hope my PC can handle it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Oct 29, 2021, 04:06:10 AM
I wonder if Master Chief is suitably prepared for it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 02, 2021, 01:52:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPPVDXU5fy4
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 02, 2021, 04:47:24 PM
Very emotional.  Bringing back those old Halo 3 feelings.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: PVTDukeMorrison on Nov 02, 2021, 08:42:04 PM
Damn that makes me want a game from a marine or unsc army trooper perspective that really goes into how much of a nightmare that war would be
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 03, 2021, 05:07:34 PM
That would be a good game.

https://twitter.com/ALumia_Italia/status/1455100161777098752?

Word is November 15th.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 03, 2021, 08:01:58 PM
Amazing ad.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 06, 2021, 04:27:01 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnQ3LkvY9AY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GttElXQBf9w
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 26, 2021, 02:49:15 AM
Loving it, core gameplay's the best since the first three, but content's severely limited, the progression's absolute garbage, and the store's just utterly shameful. Pity because it's so fundamentally good.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Nov 26, 2021, 08:41:25 AM
I'm sure they're working on updates to fix it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 26, 2021, 12:32:16 PM
One can hope.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 26, 2021, 01:38:04 PM
Yeah, I'm in the same boat - gameplay is easily the best the series has been since 3/Reach, and I have a blast playing just for playing's sake. But the progression system is all kinds of wonky in its current state, and I wish that the matchmaking playlists were a bit more varied right now.

Also been blowing through campaigns in the buildup to Infinite's own campaign release. I've made it through Halo Wars, Halo: Reach, Halo: Combat Evolved, the Earth missions in Halo 2, and about half of Halo 3: ODST so far. Gotta finish ODST, return to play the rest of 2, and then up after that is Halo 3, Halo 4, Halo 5: Guardians, and Halo Wars 2 (plus Operation SPEARBREAKER and Awakening the Nightmare expansions) on the slate. Hoping I can get all of that done before December 8th. :D
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Nov 27, 2021, 02:18:50 AM
Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 26, 2021, 02:49:15 AM
Loving it, core gameplay's the best since the first three, but content's severely limited, the progression's absolute garbage, and the store's just utterly shameful. Pity because it's so fundamentally good.
The more I play of Infinite's big team battle playlist, the less I like it. There's only 3 maps, being able to sprint with the flag fundamentally breaks CTF, the Total Control zone spawn points tend to favor one side of the map over the other, and Stockpile just isn't very fun.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 27, 2021, 01:12:02 PM
I do not see how sprint breaks CTF, I do not agree with you on Total Control favouring one side over the other it might do that once per a side during a match but it changes enough that it ultimately does not matter, and I love Stockpile it's my favourite new mode in anything in years.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SuperiorIronman on Nov 27, 2021, 02:46:30 PM
Personally speaking, I'm not spending money on the multiplayer (battle pass/cash shop). Progression is a joke and designed to make you spend money, they aren't fixing this until they've milked it for all its worth. They knew what they'd been doing. And given they couldn't be bothered to slap a texture on Jorge's shoulder pad it doesn't even feel worth it.

My thoughts on it playing well? It runs. It runs pretty well which is better than I can say for a lot of releases lately. The weapons aren't very good though and what I mean is a lot of the new additions suck and loose more engagements than the returning weapons. Someone actually thought gutting the sandbox was a good idea and they need to be punched for that. Fiesta isn't nearly as fun when half of the weapons are garbage like the Ravager. Thought the bulldog was fine though I'd prefer the old shot gun. I don't mind clamber and sprint, what I do mind is a lot of the maps don't take advantage of movement options. The gear also shouldn't be crap like a threat sensor when marking enemies like Hunting Grounds for example would work just as well and repulsor is fun but it's not as useful as I'd like. Gear should just be stuff like movement options like thrusters, jetpack, or the grapple.

The lack of being able to choose what mode I want is awful. I got really good at Oddball, I just wanted to play slayer. And because of challenges I've had several teams challenge grind or rubber band controllers for experience leading to us getting wiped. Certain challenge related items refuse to spawn as I haven't seen a Scorpion or Wraith outside Fiesta and I've been on almost every day since multiplayer launched.

It has good bones but this is a poor release like everyone else. Pretty much getting overshadowed by COD sucking as usual, 2042, and the GTA controversies.



Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 27, 2021, 05:34:49 PM
Jumping between it and MCC myself whilst I hope it gets patched.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Nov 28, 2021, 03:19:41 AM
I've been playing a lot of MCC lately and Infinity just feels... unfinished, based on the sheer number of medals, stat tracking, balance, map count, customization, essentially everything. I think Infinite needed a little more time in the oven.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Nov 28, 2021, 03:25:46 AM
Isn't it still technically in beta?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 28, 2021, 04:42:44 AM
Not really.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Nov 28, 2021, 05:01:08 AM
Wasn't the MCC broken at launch too?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 28, 2021, 11:10:06 AM
It's more of a content absence than broken.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SuperiorIronman on Nov 28, 2021, 09:14:27 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Nov 28, 2021, 03:25:46 AM
Isn't it still technically in beta?

To be entirely accurate, "Beta" is being used for a lack of a better term as the game officially doesn't go live up until December 8th. They are testing servers and otherwise changing things for the street date, but the multiplayer is live and stated to be as intended for launch. The game had gone gold. There's no reason to believe we're still playing a beta build. It's more a beta in the sense that they're testing things on 343's end rather than the players.

The only thing I assume wouldn't be here is any cosmetics dropping from campaign. This is otherwise the full release as progress will also carry over on December 8th.

Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 29, 2021, 10:56:12 AM
Unfortunately I totally agree.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Nov 29, 2021, 06:47:10 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUD1IxXhfHQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7-iz_uLV-E
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Nov 30, 2021, 01:09:25 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc-jOmv-grA

Also, content
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGQIQljaAc0
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Nov 30, 2021, 03:00:40 AM
Would it be accurate to say that Halo Infinite is, in fact, an abject failure?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbeC271R2JM
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Nov 30, 2021, 06:58:17 PM
https://twitter.com/Xbox/status/1465727325161418752
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Nov 30, 2021, 08:15:12 PM
An abject failure? Nah. Battle Pass is trash though.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 01, 2021, 04:49:56 AM
Got any merch?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Dec 05, 2021, 06:00:28 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I89Q7bwY8F8
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 06, 2021, 01:30:31 AM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 01, 2021, 04:49:56 AM
Got any merch?
I got a Brute Chopper megabloks set and a couple figures by the current manufacturer, the rest of my Halo stuff is from the McFarlane days circa Halo3-Halo4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 06, 2021, 05:43:31 AM
I think you could use one of these:

https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/halo-infinite-master-chief-with-grappleshot-dark-horse-comics-908719
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Dec 06, 2021, 02:00:26 PM
https://youtu.be/b_ImoJ5_1jA



https://twitter.com/Kotaku/status/1467533594897887236
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SuperiorIronman on Dec 06, 2021, 11:41:23 PM
Having been on said sub-reddit, I didn't see it. I could very easily have missed it but the issue with the sub-reddit was that everyone was pissed that the leaks turned out to be legitimate, and it's becoming more and more accurate to release that Infinite will not only be launching unfinished but launching gutted. The stuff gutted will and has been sent to the Cash shop, the battle pass even originally been longer and chopped up for cash shop content.

Nobody was saying they couldn't have a cash shop or battle pass (then again nobody asked for FTP multiplayer) but a mixture of the prices and where and how that content was meant to be obtained was a kick in the dick everyone felt. For those not worried since campaign has unlocks, it's been confirmed armor lockers only produce emblems and a couple of coatings. The same people who told the sub-reddit they'd been wrong turned out to be full of shit and admitted as much earlier today since at least one of them revealed there was no armor unlocks and got locked out of the game for revealing that. thus ending up forcing a retraction to get back in.

You also had issues with the gameplay loop being slow and while the band aid of more daily experience is good, it's still incredibly slow by design since challenges are otherwise how you level up and nobody liked that. Further infuriating players since a number of challenges are still asinine like ending killing sprees or near impossible like finding a scorpion which a surprising number of the community still can't do.  Bots while can backfill are also not doing it in some cases leading to half empty lobbies (also not counting for challenges), lobbies are focusing more on challenges than the objective, and you can't choose playlists. Oh yeah, there's also an XP limit as after 50 games you're no longer getting a daily.

The playlists thing people got into a snit about because of the challenge system and nobody wants their 14th game of Oddball when the challenge is CTF. People also don't always want to run Oddball or CTF and just wanna play slayer. A dev stepped in (can't remember which one it was) said it was to not have empty lobbies and segregate playlists..., but then have bots to backfill when a player leaves. So what was stopping them from having bots fill in empty slots before a match starts?

You also have the just confirmed no replay of the missions. Makes sense for an open world game right? Except there are collectables like skulls that you can miss in the intro sections and never be able to claim them without restarting the whole game. There's also interiors mid game you can't return to. So if you miss a collectable 7 hours in, you're f**ked until your next run. Collectables carry over but it sucks you can go the better part of your way in the game and still miss something. It'd be like if you missed a BOB in Reach and had to run the entire game over just to kill a single enemy.

So yeah, the community has been a little pissed lately and 343 had been doing nothing to remedy the situation other than an XP bandaid. The sub-reddit was locked down because mods couldn't keep up and 343 got pissy with us because shock of all shocks, they f**ked up and we got mad. That all being said, I do not condone harassing the devs. But 343 and Microsoft (neither are blameless) spent all that time creating an early access game nobody asked for.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 07, 2021, 11:52:12 PM
Quote from: Local Trouble on Dec 06, 2021, 05:43:31 AM
I think you could use one of these:

https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/halo-infinite-master-chief-with-grappleshot-dark-horse-comics-908719
Nah. I've already got a Master Chief figure from McFarlane. I think it's Halo 3? 3 or 4, I'm not sure.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 08, 2021, 04:37:25 PM
Today is the day, Spartans. Remember, there won't be an AvPGalaxy, if we don't stop The Banished.  8) Happy Hunting!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 08, 2021, 04:43:18 PM
Have you cleared your schedule?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 08, 2021, 04:48:04 PM
I have. Every Halo game release day, I've taken the day off from work. It's a tradition.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔈𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔥 𝔓𝔞𝔰𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔤𝔢𝔯 on Dec 08, 2021, 05:08:19 PM
Strange... I never figured you for a Halo fan.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 08, 2021, 05:26:04 PM
Haha I get that a lot.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Dec 09, 2021, 02:27:03 PM
Played through the whole campaign yesterday. I think I'd say that this is 343i's best FPS Halo campaign thus far, and that it actually builds on Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians in a way that retroactively enhances them a bit while obviously feeling much closer in spirit to Bungie's original trilogy. There are some elements of the campaign's construction and the use of the open hub world that felt like a more refined version of what Destiny does with its campaigns. I didn't do a ton of exploring of the hub world during this first playthrough, since I wanted to take in the core story first, but I look forward to jumping back in for a second playthrough and spending a lot more time poking around Installation 07, claiming FOBs, fighting mini-bosses, and uncovering the ring's mysteries.

Narratively, I found myself very invested in the happenings on Installation 07 with Chief, The Weapon, and "The Pilot," and can't wait to see how Infinite is built upon in the years to come with expansions. I do hope some of those expansions expand in scope/scale beyond what we got here in Infinite, however; I liked the scaled down, single location setting of Infinite, but I don't think everything we get over the next 10 years or so has to be built around a single hub world the way this was. Would be neat if some of the upcoming expansions have us traveling to different locations over the course of a campaign. Maybe give us some different POV characters as well (an Arbiter campaign, anyone?).

And with the Banished prominently in the fold now, I also wouldn't be opposed to a direct Halo Wars 2 followup at some point down the line. ;)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SuperiorIronman on Dec 12, 2021, 09:33:19 PM
I finished Legendary last night and the plot sucks.
Spoiler
So Cortana blows up Doisac and that's a footnote. Keep in mind we find that out at the end of the game. Keep in mind that the guy who took offense to this is also not the villain of said game. The person who blew up Doisac isn't even here, she's been dead for 6 months. Instead we're treated to "SPAAAAAAARTAAAAAANNN" by Escharum who is a brute dying of..., something, and wants one last fight for legacy purposes. You know not that Chief is the guy that didn't delete Cortana leading to the brute homeworld to be a bunch of burnt out rocks in space. He only wants to fight you because you're the biggest name who happened to board a ship he was calling at the time.

It gets worse because Doisac isn't even the first thing we see. We just see Atriox kick Chief's ass and later board the ship. We don't find out any of the inciting incident until the very end of the game where it's treated as if everyone already knew this information so nobody but weapon reacts to it. All that wondering as to why the brutes are here and it's because of revenge. They simply just stuck around. Or maybe there is something more because the worst boss in the game (Harbinger) also never explains what she wants or what an endless even is. So I'm not sure why she's butting into the plot.
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I frankly have more issues with the story but TLDR they had too much going on and not enough sense to just pick one plot thread. It's a functional story, it's just not cohesive.

The gameplay is fine but I question why I needed anything other than a grapple. It gets you by faster than thruster and has verticality. It makes taking on bosses stupidly easy as a bunch are melee and either can't reach you or allow you to easily evade their attacks. That Elite with the red energy sword everyone said was cool and threatening? You can grapple around the room firing an AR at him and never get hit. It's stupid how easy this is. The game's early bosses though? Ridiculously hard. Which had led to some hilarious solutions to them like the tank gun or piling fusion coils to where they start the fight.

The vehicles are also pretty bad outside Scorpion and Wasp. The scorpion you would use to take an FOB and a Wasp simply to reach areas quickly by flying or use missiles on an enemy camp you can't reach with the tank. Anything else risks your hog flipping on even the smallest debris. I know a bunch of people load razorbacks but once you get the tank do you really need to? No, the answer is no.

It's an alright Halo, but it's not my favorite Halo by any means. I still say Halo 2 has the best plot in the franchise. It's a C from me. It's passable but 343 needs to just move on and start fresh.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Dec 13, 2021, 01:38:34 AM
"That's not going to happen." -The Master Chief

This will be the basis for the rest of Halo going forward.

I have only barely started it, but apart from if the story falls off a cliff, I already rate it above everything but H2 and H3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 13, 2021, 10:50:57 AM
Easily one of my favourite Halo games. Absolutely loved the campaign. I was one of the few who actually kinda liked Halo 5, but I do like this course correction. It's much more in-line with Halo 4 in how 343 wants to handle the Chief - as a human - and I just absolutely love that take. I loved Halo 4 and the emotional core of that story, and I just dig it here. H4 and HI just resonate so much - especially when we get that moment with the Pilot towards the mid.

Enjoyed the small-scale open world. I'd have got bored if it was too big. As it stands, it feels like a scaled up version of the Halo mission from CE and I dig that. I do agree with those wishing we'd see other biomes and got some snow or desert or whatever, but assuming we do get regular updates to this, I'm hopeful we might see that in later campaigns.

Gameplay was super fun. I love that grapple, but still feels Halo. A very refined take on the gameplay, and I think 343s best.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Dec 13, 2021, 02:34:10 PM
Eager to get back to it tomorrow myself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzkttRUfFOs
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 13, 2021, 02:56:55 PM
Oh and the art design! So glad to see them back to a more Bungie look to it. That was just the Halo look. Was nice to see a lot of the Forerunner designs taking queues from the first 4 games too. Gave it a very unified look.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Dec 15, 2021, 12:14:10 AM
Just finished this and absolutely loved it overall.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 15, 2021, 02:28:14 AM
I haven't played Halo 4 in forever and I never played Halo 5, should I (re)play them first or just jump into Infinite's campaign?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Dec 15, 2021, 03:15:04 AM
I think MCC and Infinite's all you require honestly speaking, much like Halo Wars if you know the general story of Guardians that's enough, because I for one find playing it so miserable it adds nothing to the overall experience.

I think you can play this from the word go, but you will appreciate it a lot more with a fresh run through of the Trilogy and 4, the first three being outright excellent of course.

I cried two or three times, and I went in a skeptic, I typically despise open world type formulas for example but it really surprised me.

I'd gush about damn near everything if not for my very sparse criticisms mainly focusing on the variety in the sandbox itself, no weather, and chief(tain) among them a particular central antagonist character appearing two dimensional until you collect damn audio logs.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 15, 2021, 04:20:46 AM
I'm wrapping up a playthrough of ODST to collect achievements (one missing audio log to go!) and then I think I might dive into Infinite, and then go back and play H4, H5, and Reach after that.

I played the absolute f**king shit out of the MCC and unlocked as many achievements as I possibly could in H1, H2, and H3 before I burned out and had to take a break from Halo for a good long while. I just checked and my game completion in MCC is 70% and I haven't even touched Halo 4 or Reach in it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 15, 2021, 06:31:26 PM
Not sure if this would be a spoiler, but just in case.  Did anyone else notice

Spoiler
the faint footsteps and heavy breathing while going through the missions?  That was Jega 'Rdomnai following the Chief after Escharum told him to do so.
[close]

Outstanding detail!  Love this game!

Finally beat it on Legendary! 😓 Now it's time to put it on easy and decimate all!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Dec 16, 2021, 07:41:05 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC4XHoIQ6gY
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Dec 17, 2021, 11:14:14 AM
https://youtu.be/sgREUPeRjRQ
Unf
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Dec 17, 2021, 07:14:46 PM
So, how'd everyone like the Brute Bosses on Legendary?  Way too OP for my liking. haha  I'm just glad it's over.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Razz on Dec 18, 2021, 01:31:29 PM
Playing this on a 3090 at 4k with over 60fps. Chef Kiss*

I'm loving this so far, feels like the Halo I imagined it could be nearly 20 years ago if technology had caught up.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Shasvre on Jan 06, 2022, 07:41:00 PM
Just played the first couple of levels. Feels like a lot happened between Halo 5 and this and it would be nice to know what. ???
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jan 06, 2022, 08:46:24 PM
I expect that unironically we will get a "Halo 6" actually somewhere down the line retroactively.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Jan 06, 2022, 11:37:47 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Jan 06, 2022, 07:41:00 PM
Just played the first couple of levels. Feels like a lot happened between Halo 5 and this and it would be nice to know what. ???

You get to know a little more on what happened as you play in the campaign, also the audio logs collectibles go more into that.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Jan 07, 2022, 02:14:52 AM
Quote from: Samhain13 on Jan 06, 2022, 11:37:47 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Jan 06, 2022, 07:41:00 PM
Just played the first couple of levels. Feels like a lot happened between Halo 5 and this and it would be nice to know what. ???

You get to know a little more on what happened as you play in the campaign, also the audio logs collectibles go more into that.
Conveying major story elements via audio logs is bad game design.

Yes I've beaten the game, there's a LOT that happened "off screen" that doesn't even get addressed. Audio logs don't count, you can't assume the player is going to take the time to hunt down every audio log and listen to them. Audio log data should be optional at best, not core story beats.

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What happened to the Infinity? Did it get destroyed? How did the siege on the Infinity play out, and why didn't the player get to experience it? Escharum thinks Atriox is dead, why does he believe that? The revelation in the post-credits scene is that Atriox is alive, but that doesn't undo the bad storytelling of Escharum thinking he died off-camera. Cortana also "dies" off-camera, after being the sorta-villain in Halo 5 I think? There's no story arc for her following Halo 5 (redemption or otherwise), we just kind of learn at the end of the game that she did stuff and is now dead. We know nothing about the sub-Monitor and why he wants to kill you (twice!); is he siding with the Banished? Was he corrupted by the Harbinger? The Harbinger is also a non-entity; it's unclear what species she even is, and we know nothing about "The Endless" except they're apparently bad news - they never get shown in the game, and it's unclear if Master Chief even actually stopped anything by killing the Harbinger anyway.
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I'm conflicted on this game. The minute-to-minute gameplay is mostly excellent and feels satisfying (although Hunters are profoundly un-fun to fight), but I found myself leaning into two weapons through almost the entire game - the plasma carbine and the battle rifle - and used essentially nothing else. Because of the verticality and un-even terrain almost all of the vehicles were useless except the Ghost and the Wasp, both of which were game-breaking and made combat encounters simultaneously trivial and monotonous because you could just spam their weapons from extreme range and not get hit as long as you were moving around a bit - I used the wasp to kill, like, half of the high-value targets this way.

A lot of the stuff like the FOBs, Marine rescues, and HVTs felt like tacked on-additions put in because it was an open-world game and the developers assumed you need that kind of stuff in open-world games. It didn't feel particularly natural or interesting, and the open-world setting didn't really enhance anything because you could approach every combat encounter the same way (like I said, BR/plasma combo or long-range vehicle sniping). All of the story missions essentially weren't open-world, and it was jarring to go from one open-world gameplay to "classic" Halo linear gameplay; none of it felt like it organically meshed like in other open-world games or like you were having a tangible effect on the world like The Saboteur, Red Faction Guerilla, Shadow of Mordor, or GTA. The environments were essentially all the same - either rocky woodlands or Forerunner structures. Gone are the different biomes of the first Halo or level variety of, well, all of the prior Halo games.

Oh yeah, there's also no way to replay story missions. Missed a skull or audio log in a story mission? Too f**kin' bad, start the game over and re-collect everything.

It seems like I'm coming down hard on the game - and I am - but while the minute-to-minute combat starts out great and the voice work from everyone is fantastic, everything else kind of starts to fall apart the more you think about it and the more the game goes on. Like, I had a real good time playing it, the grappleshot is fantastic, the soundtrack is mostly good, Master Chief's characterization and voice acting is the best it's ever been, and The Weapon is a really great character, but I'm not really in a hurry to replay the game anytime soon.

It's really clear that they cut a LOT of the game out during development, and while I'm sure delaying the game for a year definitely helped improve the game, I think an additional year could have made it fantastic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jan 07, 2022, 04:33:34 AM
Pretty much completely agree.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Samhain13 on Jan 07, 2022, 12:49:55 PM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Jan 07, 2022, 02:14:52 AM
Quote from: Samhain13 on Jan 06, 2022, 11:37:47 PM
Quote from: Shasvre on Jan 06, 2022, 07:41:00 PM
Just played the first couple of levels. Feels like a lot happened between Halo 5 and this and it would be nice to know what. ???

You get to know a little more on what happened as you play in the campaign, also the audio logs collectibles go more into that.
Spoiler
Conveying major story elements via audio logs is bad game design.

Yes I've beaten the game, there's a LOT that happened "off screen" that doesn't even get addressed. Audio logs don't count, you can't assume the player is going to take the time to hunt down every audio log and listen to them. Audio log data should be optional at best, not core story beats.

Spoiler
What happened to the Infinity? Did it get destroyed? How did the siege on the Infinity play out, and why didn't the player get to experience it? Escharum thinks Atriox is dead, why does he believe that? The revelation in the post-credits scene is that Atriox is alive, but that doesn't undo the bad storytelling of Escharum thinking he died off-camera. Cortana also "dies" off-camera, after being the sorta-villain in Halo 5 I think? There's no story arc for her following Halo 5 (redemption or otherwise), we just kind of learn at the end of the game that she did stuff and is now dead. We know nothing about the sub-Monitor and why he wants to kill you (twice!); is he siding with the Banished? Was he corrupted by the Harbinger? The Harbinger is also a non-entity; it's unclear what species she even is, and we know nothing about "The Endless" except they're apparently bad news - they never get shown in the game, and it's unclear if Master Chief even actually stopped anything by killing the Harbinger anyway.
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I'm conflicted on this game. The minute-to-minute gameplay is mostly excellent and feels satisfying (although Hunters are profoundly un-fun to fight), but I found myself leaning into two weapons through almost the entire game - the plasma carbine and the battle rifle - and used essentially nothing else. Because of the verticality and un-even terrain almost all of the vehicles were useless except the Ghost and the Wasp, both of which were game-breaking and made combat encounters simultaneously trivial and monotonous because you could just spam their weapons from extreme range and not get hit as long as you were moving around a bit - I used the wasp to kill, like, half of the high-value targets this way.

A lot of the stuff like the FOBs, Marine rescues, and HVTs felt like tacked on-additions put in because it was an open-world game and the developers assumed you need that kind of stuff in open-world games. It didn't feel particularly natural or interesting, and the open-world setting didn't really enhance anything because you could approach every combat encounter the same way (like I said, BR/plasma combo or long-range vehicle sniping). All of the story missions essentially weren't open-world, and it was jarring to go from one open-world gameplay to "classic" Halo linear gameplay; none of it felt like it organically meshed like in other open-world games or like you were having a tangible effect on the world like The Saboteur, Red Faction Guerilla, Shadow of Mordor, or GTA. The environments were essentially all the same - either rocky woodlands or Forerunner structures. Gone are the different biomes of the first Halo or level variety of, well, all of the prior Halo games.

Oh yeah, there's also no way to replay story missions. Missed a skull or audio log in a story mission? Too f**kin' bad, start the game over and re-collect everything.

It seems like I'm coming down hard on the game - and I am - but while the minute-to-minute combat starts out great and the voice work from everyone is fantastic, everything else kind of starts to fall apart the more you think about it and the more the game goes on. Like, I had a real good time playing it, the grappleshot is fantastic, the soundtrack is mostly good, Master Chief's characterization and voice acting is the best it's ever been, and The Weapon is a really great character, but I'm not really in a hurry to replay the game anytime soon.

It's really clear that they cut a LOT of the game out during development, and while I'm sure delaying the game for a year definitely helped improve the game, I think an additional year could have made it fantastic.
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I get it, I would have done a few things different in the plot for sure, I like finding out more info of whats going on through collectibles though.

Spoiler
When Cortana sacrificed herself she destroyed part of the ring which Atriox was close by and I guess he disappeared ever since the incident, then everyone though he had died. The Halo 5 evil Cortana thing was kind of pushed away cus of the bad reception, they just wanted to get that over it. The Endless seems like something they are setting up for the next one, maybe they aren't sure yet on what they are so they will take some time to to decided about that during the development of the sequel.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 07, 2022, 01:35:57 PM
I think it's more likely we'll be seeing campaign updates for Infinite than a Halo 7. Unless they changed the plan, they had been calling Infinite the Halo platform for years to come.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jan 07, 2022, 03:34:05 PM
Yeah indeed Halo Infinite's the future.

But I'd not be surprised to see a prequel separately at some point either.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Jan 07, 2022, 05:27:47 PM
Now that we know time travel is involved, the possibilities are "Endless".
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jan 07, 2022, 06:09:15 PM
I thought that just implied that because they can't be affected by Halo itself, their reign could effectively be over all time, not that means actual time travel.

But I don't mind either way.

This franchise's no stranger to putting new spins on the old science fiction concepts.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jan 16, 2022, 11:52:12 AM
https://mobile.twitter.com/TheHorrorMaster/status/1482542399503040513
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Kradan on Jan 16, 2022, 04:45:21 PM
That's probably the best recommendation that game could've gotten
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Jan 17, 2022, 04:10:48 AM
I agree with his first two sentences.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Jan 17, 2022, 04:45:20 AM
I haven't played a Halo game since 4.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Xenomrph on Jan 17, 2022, 04:53:19 AM
I recently finished replaying Halo 4 for the first time since it was new, I'm now doing the "Master Chief Saga" playlist in the MCC (I just finished Assault on the Control Room in Halo 1).

I've never played Halo 5. I'll maybe get around to it after the MCC playlist and replaying Reach, if I don't burn out on Halo by that point.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: SuperiorIronman on Jan 19, 2022, 12:04:40 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on Jan 17, 2022, 04:53:19 AM
I recently finished replaying Halo 4 for the first time since it was new, I'm now doing the "Master Chief Saga" playlist in the MCC (I just finished Assault on the Control Room in Halo 1).

I've never played Halo 5. I'll maybe get around to it after the MCC playlist and replaying Reach, if I don't burn out on Halo by that point.

5 is..., troubled. There's a foundation of a good story here but it pretty much ended up in the same place Battlefront 2 did, you'll probably dislike the story but the multiplayer is surprisingly solid. It's story basically being victim of not having enough development time and a writer who didn't really get it.

However it's setup for 6 was great. And then Infinite did near f**k all with that status-quo. It's weird that following Infinite for as much backlash the plot of 5 got, Infinite was worse in its handling of it.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Jan 20, 2022, 02:44:34 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUDOBw3obaU

In retrospect I will have to try this:

Halo Reach,
Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, ODST, Halo 3.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Mar 24, 2022, 04:08:06 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRDVCprHUzc
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Mar 27, 2022, 09:12:05 PM
What an absolute joke this turned out to be sadly
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Mar 27, 2022, 09:27:02 PM
Is it fixable?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: City Hunter Yautja on Apr 01, 2022, 06:28:25 AM
The Trilogy, Halo CE, Halo 2, and Halo 3 was the best. Halo Reach had incredibly addictive multiplayer, but why it didn't follow Eric Nylund's The Fall of Reach with the Spartans Kelly, Linda, Fred, and Sam baffles me.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 02, 2022, 04:22:59 PM
Bungie never cared for the expanded material much.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: City Hunter Yautja on Apr 03, 2022, 05:42:07 AM
Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 02, 2022, 04:22:59 PM
Bungie never cared for the expanded material much.

Too bad, it would have made Halo Reach a bettwr game.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 03, 2022, 11:52:26 AM
I don't know if that's true.

https://youtu.be/K6ge_YKH4Hw
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 11, 2022, 09:59:36 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz-ZsGwR7gE
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on May 29, 2022, 09:56:49 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0888zA-Op8
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Immortan Jonesy on Aug 04, 2022, 02:39:41 PM
https://twitter.com/pcgamer/status/1555015317843214336
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Aug 05, 2022, 02:24:00 PM
Wasn't worth the $20,000 for me to even try it.  I only play for $100,000 or more.  8)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Local Trouble on Sep 14, 2022, 02:32:52 AM
https://twitter.com/PlutonForEver/status/1569370308444065794
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 15, 2022, 08:51:10 PM
I'm a fan of her potential replacement.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 20, 2022, 08:15:02 AM
Who's that?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 20, 2022, 01:52:27 PM
Pierre Hintze.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Oct 20, 2022, 02:12:26 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f1cHL3UvqY
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Jan 31, 2023, 07:06:42 PM
https://twitter.com/gameinformer/status/1620480489768230946
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 03, 2023, 06:35:40 PM
Man, I've been quite up on Halo lately, despite the MP players giving it a lot of grief. But it all just sounds to have gone to pot lately.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Mala'kak on Feb 08, 2023, 11:23:21 AM
The original Halo's will always be the better ones. Especially Reach, man what a game.

COME BACK BUNGIE!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Feb 08, 2023, 12:22:02 PM
(https://media.tenor.com/IVhAM10hIhsAAAAC/shrek-like-thats-ever-gonna-happen.gif)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 14, 2023, 07:33:59 PM
A little late, but I added some additions to my Halo collection over Christmas. I've been slowly working my way through the encyclopedia.

https://twitter.com/_CorporalHicks/status/1608383933405855745
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: DarthJoker45 on Mar 04, 2023, 05:01:58 PM
https://twitter.com/BathrobeSpartan/status/1631820735793471488
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Mar 08, 2023, 04:06:29 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMKBIHDA14o
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Apr 08, 2023, 01:51:07 PM
https://twitter.com/joestaten/status/1644501906126176257
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 08, 2023, 02:16:18 PM
):
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 27, 2023, 07:54:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUOJlHzOcNk
Also, Happy Birthday, Halo 3!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1sV6sYQLYM
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Sep 28, 2023, 12:16:12 AM
Rather have Halo 3: Anniversary for real though *Laboured sigh*

Maybe next year with Halo 2's twentieth anniversary and MCC's tenth anniversary?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Sep 29, 2023, 05:00:15 PM
One can only hope.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Wweyland on Sep 30, 2023, 04:46:08 PM
These crossovers are nice, and even nicer when Aliens and Predators are involved (the Wildlands cameo with Predator was great).
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: xShadowFoxX on Oct 10, 2023, 09:23:00 AM
I've rekindled my love for Halo. I bought the MCC for Steam and I've been playing the shit out of the first 3 games and Reach.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 10, 2023, 06:42:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QORZtiws6Sk
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Oct 27, 2023, 05:26:24 PM
Happy 8th birthday to Halo 5!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0bYEToC0zA
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 05, 2023, 09:28:18 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Yjm5bMHig
@Master Chief
@Corporal Hicks
@Nightmare Asylum
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on Nov 05, 2023, 09:40:02 PM
Man, Halo 3: ODST is so cool.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: [cancerblack] on Nov 06, 2023, 02:03:33 AM
Playing CE for the second time ever but I'm up to Two Betrayals again.  >:(
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 06, 2023, 03:22:06 PM
Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 05, 2023, 09:28:18 PMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9Yjm5bMHig
@Master Chief
@Corporal Hicks
@Nightmare Asylum

The music and the feelings of this game...love it!

Quote from: [cancerblack] on Nov 06, 2023, 02:03:33 AMPlaying CE for the second time ever but I'm up to Two Betrayals again.  >:(

Overcharge that plasma pistol for the sentinels and the elites.

Also, Happy 11th birthday to Halo 4!
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: [cancerblack] on Nov 06, 2023, 10:50:23 PM
It's more the grueling slog of going backwards through a map that started getting repetitive the first time, but now has much higher traffic.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Nov 09, 2023, 07:55:37 PM
19 years ago today!

(https://i.imgur.com/m3AJD6H.gif)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Mar 04, 2024, 02:04:12 AM
Marty O'Donnell to run as a Republican candidate.  Just... yuck.
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: E. Shaw on Apr 07, 2024, 05:39:46 PM
Major Halo fan.

Just finished Halo Season 2 (Paramount):

Spoiler
The Flood was so Lovecraftian, Gigeresque, and Carpenter's The Thing! I loved how they portrayed it, to see the tentacle was terrifying!.

Finally being on Halo was thrilling, I see parallels between Halo and Alien: Covenant, a paradise world and ring where a pathogen and monsters lurk; that where there is beauty, great horror lurks; that what you think is Eden is the End of humanity.
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Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Wweyland on Apr 08, 2024, 06:42:02 AM
Quote from: Master Chief on Nov 09, 2023, 07:55:37 PM19 years ago today!

https://i.imgur.com/m3AJD6H.gif
Thath's from the remastered edition though?
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: Master Chief on Apr 10, 2024, 04:41:04 PM
Just finished the LASO Headmaster Achievement.  My goodness! Now it's time to play on easy and run through The Banished...I'm talking lore accurate!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: E. Shaw on Apr 10, 2024, 08:43:07 PM
Quote from: Master Chief on Apr 10, 2024, 04:41:04 PMJust finished the LASO Headmaster Achievement.  My goodness! Now it's time to play on easy and run through The Banished...I'm talking lore accurate!  :laugh:

Banish those Banished with UNSC firepower! :)
Title: Re: Halo
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Apr 17, 2024, 09:38:02 AM
Embarrassing being a Halo fan nowadays.
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