Halo | Just Dustin Echoes

By GringoSuave89 Go To PostHappy b day Rokk

thanks, friend

By Wesleyshark Go To PostChances of Chico changing genders and becoming Quiet? I'd say 99%.

Oh yeah, that character is from MGS V. I forgot all about her.

"Let's make a strong silent female character for our game, it will appeal to a wider audience!"
"Good idea. What should she look like?"
"Bikini and ripped skintight leggings."
"Uhh..."

So what kind of news can we expect at pax? I'd love to learn how they've updated/changed the ranking system but Pax may be too early for that.

Hopefully Forge.

By Wahrer Go To PostHopefully Forge.

Didn't they reveal Halo 4 forge stuff at Pax ? That may be a safe bet. Would love to see them take advantage of the new hardware.

Nah, Halo 4 Forge was revealed at RTX. They didn't go to RTX this year because of Gamescom, so hopefully PAX is when they'll reveal it for H5.

The lack of Forge news is getting me a little nervous. It does seem like the sort of thing that'd be pushed back from release so they can work on other stuff; fairly niche, largely disconnected to the rest of the featureset.

Happy B-Day Rokk!

I can't forge but I do hope we get a better color palette this time.

With the about of maps we're getting at launch it may get pushed back. Didn't Frankie mention it would not be rtx but would be down the road. It sounded to me it'd be awhile. Hope not though.

If they push forge back... I don't know how much more I can take from them releasing a not finished product on disc.

Also Happy b-day Rokk

I'm not a big user of Forge, and I've not played custom games in quite a while. It could just be the circle of friends I have, but it seems to me that while custom games were huge in H2, H3, and even some in HR, they've largely gone the way of the wind in recent years. This isn't to say that the tools aren't there to have a blast, or that some people don't still enjoy them. I'm just expressing my observations.

And yet, I loved playing custom games. They were so much fun, and then once Forge was added and then upgraded the variations of games were crazy awesome! I actually do hope that they'll somehow re-emphasize custom games/Forge, and incentivize players to actually choose to play custom games instead of always playing Warzone or Arena. I'm not really sure how they'd do this, except maybe through Challenges and Achievements, but I think if they're wanting to build the community back up, custom games is another great way to do so.

Speaking of Challenges and Achievements, I think it's been said that Challenges will be rewarded with REQ packs/bundles, right? Is it too far-fetched to think that Achievements might also be rewarded in-game?

/ramble

By Stinkles Go To Post..And no Forge stuff discussed at Gamescom, period.

Well talk about that mucho latero.

Hope pax is mucho latero. lol

By link1201 Go To PostHope pax is mucho latero. lol

Well considering the game is only 2 1/2 months away, 1 month from when Stinkles said that is a pretty big chunk of the time we have to wait for Halo 5's release.

Is there are definite time when pax panels are revealed or is it arbitrary?

Are Breakout maps forged? Seems like they would all be on that same template, I never played that much of it in the beta. I hope this is the case as I don't like breakout and I'd prefer its maps don't take away from Arena's map count.

By CRIMSONxSERAPH Go To PostI'm not a big user of Forge, and I've not played custom games in quite a while. It could just be the circle of friends I have, but it seems to me that while custom games were huge in H2, H3, and even some in HR, they've largely gone the way of the wind in recent years. This isn't to say that the tools aren't there to have a blast, or that some people don't still enjoy them. I'm just expressing my observations.And yet, I loved playing custom games. They were so much fun, and then once Forge was added and then upgraded the variations of games were crazy awesome! I actually do hope that they'll somehow re-emphasize custom games/Forge, and incentivize players to actually choose to play custom games instead of always playing Warzone or Arena. I'm not really sure how they'd do this, except maybe through Challenges and Achievements, but I think if they're wanting to build the community back up, custom games is another great way to do so.Speaking of Challenges and Achievements, I think it's been said that Challenges will be rewarded with REQ packs/bundles, right? Is it too far-fetched to think that Achievements might also be rewarded in-game?/ramble

We didn't have any dev or community support for customs. But they are great when given support such as forge and working fileshares.

By Moose Go To PostAre Breakout maps forged? Seems like they would all be on that same template, I never played that much of it in the beta. I hope this is the case as I don't like breakout and I'd prefer its maps don't take away from Arena's map count.

Yes they are forges. And they will take away from the arena count.

By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostYes they are forges. And they will take away from the arena count.

With, "20+ maps" at launch I'm wondering if they are counting each varient on the Forge templates like Pegasus or Orion. Or just counting the template, or leaving that out of the map count entirely. We know we have 6 Warzone maps, I wish they would be more specific about the Arena count.

By Moose Go To PostWith, "20+ maps" at launch I'm wondering if they are counting each varient on the Forge templates like Pegasus or Orion. Or just counting the template, or leaving that out of the map count entirely. We know we have 6 Warzone maps, I wish they would be more specific about the Arena count.

I'm just assuming they are counting all the variants. If i am wrong I'll be pleasantly surprised.

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PAX Prime HCS Invitational confirmed?

https://twitter.com/HCS/status/631330014227664896

Forge please.

If they do anything, I hope they have more maps. I really enjoyed watching the gamescom invitational.

And gametypes. Why all Slayer?

By Ram Go To PostIn some alternate universe, there is a Ricochet only Halo game that has the appeal of Rocket League. I think if you took very basic maps like the Breakout maps, made the ball throwing faster, and made the goal area much smaller, you'd have a hell of a gametype on your hands. But having to share its rules with the rest of the game, it comes off lacking, but I see the potential with Halo 5's spartan abilities.

Love this post. Richocet has a ton of potential especially in Halo 5:G. I'm looking forward to another GrifballHub esque community making it an experience worth playing.

By RedSparrows Go To PostAnd gametypes. Why all Slayer?

I believe it was because of how old the build was (3+ months), they said

By thornXBL Go To PostI believe it was because of how old the build was (3+ months), they said

With this upcoming invitational, they need to use the gold build. If not... And there are issues. Then that is a not very good Knell for them.

By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostWith this upcoming invitational, they need to use the gold build. If not… And there are issues. Then that is a not very good Knell for them.

I don't think there is a gold build, considering there was just a closed beta build that got leaked.

Also whenever a game goes gold it always emerges to the public and there's forum threads about it, along the lines of "Halo 5 Guardians has gone gold".

By Mix Go To PostLove this post. Richocet has a ton of potential especially in Halo 5:G. I'm looking forward to another GrifballHub esque community making it an experience worth playing.

Ricochet is the best game type

By daedalius Go To PostRicochet is the best game type

By daedalius Go To PostRicochet is the best game type

Legit my favorite part of Halo 4.

By daedalius Go To PostRicochet is the best game type

I'm not a big objective gametype person, too many BK randys, but CTF is something I love playing. Ricochet was hands down the best thing to come out of Halo 4.

Halo 4 Big Team Battle is alright. At least in Mester Chefe Collection.

So was the invitational good? I'm debating on watching it since my Live expired and I won't be able to get it renewed until freakin' friday

By Mix Go To PostSo was the invitational good? I'm debating on watching it since my Live expired and I won't be able to get it renewed until freakin' friday

The Gamescom one? Yeah, it was pretty legit.

Bought a new PS4 yesterday for 1080p and Uncharted 4. Downloading Planetside 2 as we speak.

LOL at Westley, my "Halo hands" are now ruined by Destiny. I go into a Halo 3 match, and when I scope in, I accidentally throw grenades at my teammates :p

If the Forge reveal is tempting enough, if the support to create maps for customs like Breakout and Grifball, my secret, dirty dirty urge to just get a Halo 5 disc at launch will be complete. I hate myself.

By demi Go To PostBought a new PS4 yesterday for 1080p and Uncharted 4. Downloading Planetside 2 as we speak.

Don't expect anything approaching anything near Halo-levels of slick and satisfying combat, but PS2 is a fun brawl all the same.

By AnonomissX Go To PostLOL at Westley, my "Halo hands" are now ruined by Destiny. I go into a Halo 3 match, and when I scope in, I accidentally throw grenades at my teammates

My Halo hands are dead. Long live Destiny hands. :p

lol I keep hit melee in Titanfall when I want to reload (Evolved layout in Titanfall, Bumper Jumper in Halo)

Well, it looks like some form of clans might be coming, to Waypoint if nothing else:
https://thebubblegumgiraffe.wordpress.com/2015/06/07/32/

Get excite!

By CRIMSONxSERAPH Go To PostWell, it looks like some form of clans might be coming, to Waypoint if nothing else:https://thebubblegumgiraffe.wordpress.com/2015/06/07/32/Get excite!

"June 7, 2015

My prediction for E3 2015 is that we will have a big reveal for Spartan Companies. And if they’ve thought far enough ahead, a snazzy platoon system."

Yeah, not getting excited. Never cared about clans anyway. Just play with your friends and use the same tag.

Waypoint sucks.

By derpface123 Go To Post"June 7, 2015My prediction for E3 2015 is that we will have a big reveal for Spartan Companies. And if they’ve thought far enough ahead, a snazzy platoon system."Yeah, not getting excited. Never cared about clans anyway. Just play with your friends and use the same tag.

The guy stated in the post that it was his "prediction", which is not based on the evidences he found. The fact that it wasn't announced or shown when he was guessing has no bearing on whether or not its being worked on.
I did a search through the site code as well, and sure enough it's still there. That's never a sure sign, but it's more of a sign than we had previously.

Did you play H2 online during its golden days? And if so, were you a member of an active clan? I can speak from experience that having a clan option built into the game (or at least through official complementary sites/apps) can add a lot of aid to wanting to get together with friends/like-minded players at scheduled times (not to mention all the nice add-ons like clan emblems, built-in organization tools, etc.). Not saying everyone has to love them, but it being absent from Halo since H2 has been a pretty big sore spot for me.

By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostWaypoint sucks.

Yeah, I'm hoping there's more to it than just Waypoint. I'm curious if they're going to be updating Waypoint (UI, features, etc.) in correlation with H5G, as they typically do with major releases.

By CRIMSONxSERAPH Go To PostThe guy stated in the post that it was his "prediction", which is not based on the evidences he found. The fact that it wasn't announced or shown when he was guessing has no bearing on whether or not its being worked on.I did a search through the site code as well, and sure enough it's still there. That's never a sure sign, but it's more of a sign than we had previously.Did you play H2 online during its golden days? And if so, were you a member of an active clan? I can speak from experience that having a clan option built into the game (or at least through official complementary sites/apps) can add a lot of aid to wanting to get together with friends/like-minded players at scheduled times (not to mention all the nice add-ons like clan emblems, built-in organization tools, etc.). Not saying everyone has to love them, but it being absent from Halo since H2 has been a pretty big sore spot for me.Yeah, I'm hoping there's more to it than just Waypoint. I'm curious if they're going to be updating Waypoint (UI, features, etc.) in correlation with H5G, as they typically do with major releases.

Plus I'm banned from the forums so by extension everything else Waypoint related.

By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostWaypoint sucks.

The stats log for MCC is really bare bones, wish they tracked more.

By Ragnarok Flames Go To PostPlus I'm banned from the forums so by extension everything else Waypoint related.

I could see how that would make you less than ecstatic about a feature you presumably would be interested in being on the site, then.

IF it ends up being a thing in any capacity on the site, I imagine we'd have some control in-game, even if it's just basic clan structure and/or clan list.

Good news everyone! Just got a confirmation email from amazon that the elite controller releases the same day as Halo 5 and also has release day shipping!

By Wesleyshark Go To PostGood news everyone! Just got a confirmation email from amazon that the elite controller releases the same day as Halo 5 and also has release day shipping!

Oooh that's awesome! Do you know if that's specific to Amazon orders, or if it's across the board (GameStop)?

By Wesleyshark Go To PostGood news everyone! Just got a confirmation email from amazon that the elite controller releases the same day as Halo 5 and also has release day shipping!

That is good news.

By Wesleyshark Go To PostGood news everyone! Just got a confirmation email from amazon that the elite controller releases the same day as Halo 5 and also has release day shipping!

Actually, I just looked on Microsoft's page. They're showing it as releasing on Oct 6!
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Xbox-One-Elite-Controller/productID.319671000

Looks like October 6 is the actual release date!