Sorry for your loss.. things like that are just so depressing -.-
EDIT: What a time to be top of the page =/
uh Who things the warden is imprinted with some didact virus(along with all the other prometheans still sporting orange glow)?
EDIT: What a time to be top of the page =/
uh Who things the warden is imprinted with some didact virus(along with all the other prometheans still sporting orange glow)?
By Tsumiya Go To PostSorry for your loss.. things like that are just so depressing -.-
EDIT: What a time to be top of the page =/
uh Who things the warden is imprinted with some didact virus(along with all the other prometheans still sporting orange glow)?
I think its just meant to show hostility (could be wrong). I REALLY hope the Iso Didact is still alive and shows up. I would throw a fit of joy.
By Tsumiya Go To Postuh Who things the warden is imprinted with some didact virus(along with all the other prometheans still sporting orange glow)?UrDidact is the de facto leader of Forerunner military and is the creactor of Promethean constructs and he ain't dead.
After 9 months, I was finally able to find a BTB match in the MCC. And although I may have lost, got MVP and 30+ kills to boot.
Love classic Big Team. Haven't felt pangs of nostalgia for Halo 3 like this since the MCC first came out.
Love classic Big Team. Haven't felt pangs of nostalgia for Halo 3 like this since the MCC first came out.
Sorry to hear that Thorn - I had to put my cat down earlier this year because of a tumour in his throat. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do.
*bro hugs*
*bro hugs*
By Invert Go To PostI REALLY hope the Iso Didact is still alive and shows up. I would throw a fit of joy.
Until we hear otherwise, the IsoDidact and Co are still alive somewhere outside the galaxy. Whether he/they show(s) up again or not... could go either way.
They basically fired the rings and washed their hands of it all haha.
Sorry to hear about your dog, thorn :/
By Wesleyshark Go To PostThey basically fired the rings and washed their hands of it all haha.That's actually a good point. IsoDidact and friendos are the 'good guys' of the ancient haloverse but they completely abandoned the galaxy after making it void of life. At the very least, they have a few questions that need answering.
The IsoDidact showing up in game would be extremely difficult to explain to those not familiar with him.
By jem Go To PostThe IsoDidact showing up in game would be extremely difficult to explain to those not familiar with him.Similar to how the introduction of the urDidact confused the shit out of almost everyone. Had to end up explaining all the facets of the forerunner saga to my friends.
By Captain Friendo Go To PostSimilar to how the introduction of the urDidact confused the shit out of almost everyone. Had to end up explaining all the facets of the forerunner saga to my friends.I feel like the IsoDidact would exponentially increase that confusion.
You'd have people asking why the Didact has come back to life then you'd have to explain that it's a different Didact but they're kinda the same. Attempting to explain the business of imprinting in game would be ridiculous. Then you'd have to explain why this new Didact (who's kinda the same but not really) is actually a nice guy even though he set off the rings killing the entire Galaxy then fucked off for a few thousand years.
It would just be silly.
By jem Go To PostI feel like the IsoDidact would exponentially increase that confusion.Yeah I completely agree.
You'd have people asking why the Didact has come back to life then you'd have to explain that it's a different Didact but they're kinda the same. Attempting to explain the business of imprinting in game would be ridiculous. Then you'd have to explain why this new Didact (who's kinda the same but not really) is actually a nice guy even though he set off the rings killing the entire Galaxy then fucked off for a few thousand years.
It would just be silly.
I decided to give the MCC a try again after a long break. I simply can't remember the matchmaking being as much ass as it is now, every game I am facing this premade group of people while I am playing solo. Every game I am up with these -15 folks, it's good fun.
By digmouse Go To PostCan anyone that has seen the Halo 5 console in person confirm is the surface glossy or matte?
Matte.
By Captain Friendo Go To PostThat's actually a good point. IsoDidact and friendos are the 'good guys' of the ancient haloverse but they completely abandoned the galaxy after making it void of life. At the very least, they have a few questions that need answering.
Well, it wasn't without purpose. Their intent was to eradicate the Flood, leave the Galaxy alone, and allow the reseeding of life, with the hoped result of humanity evolving once again into the dominant species and therefore attaining the Mantle, as was the intent of the Precursors before the whole Human-Forerunner war started.
Thanks the kinds words guys; it really helped waking up to that.
There is some major silver lining at least; my parents and all my siblings and I made it to the animal hospital in time to say goodbye together, and it's better that it happened now than when we are all down at disney world next week. Was just a surprise, really. He was 13, and we were all worried about how he'd deal with his 14-yo sister, as she's got a tumor on her neck and we were preparing for the worst with her (so far though she seems normal still, aside from it making her tongue stick out farther sometimes). Well, I guess like everything else during their life together, he had to be in front and go first, lol.
I'm gonna try to sneak in some nights on HMCC in between packing for next week; i'll keep an eye out here if others are playing any evenings.
There is some major silver lining at least; my parents and all my siblings and I made it to the animal hospital in time to say goodbye together, and it's better that it happened now than when we are all down at disney world next week. Was just a surprise, really. He was 13, and we were all worried about how he'd deal with his 14-yo sister, as she's got a tumor on her neck and we were preparing for the worst with her (so far though she seems normal still, aside from it making her tongue stick out farther sometimes). Well, I guess like everything else during their life together, he had to be in front and go first, lol.
I'm gonna try to sneak in some nights on HMCC in between packing for next week; i'll keep an eye out here if others are playing any evenings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__vTugm-tJE&t=0m29s
New Warzone gameplay, no commentary, just game audio. Noticed some neat ambient sounds like when he was running through the base and an intercom said something about "structural damage". Then later on, when fighting a Soldier, you can hear the Soldier reciting some very military-esque lines about how the humans are no match for them.
Also includes footage of the new Forerunner detachable weapon, the Splinter Turret, as well as multiple kills with the new Suppressor which seems like a pretty damn good weapon now. Even at medium ranges the guy playing was getting kills with it using just a handful of shots.
New Warzone gameplay, no commentary, just game audio. Noticed some neat ambient sounds like when he was running through the base and an intercom said something about "structural damage". Then later on, when fighting a Soldier, you can hear the Soldier reciting some very military-esque lines about how the humans are no match for them.
Also includes footage of the new Forerunner detachable weapon, the Splinter Turret, as well as multiple kills with the new Suppressor which seems like a pretty damn good weapon now. Even at medium ranges the guy playing was getting kills with it using just a handful of shots.
By Wesleyshark Go To PostWell, it wasn't without purpose. Their intent was to eradicate the Flood, leave the Galaxy alone, and allow the reseeding of life, with the hoped result of humanity evolving once again into the dominant species and therefore attaining the Mantle, as was the intent of the Precursors before the whole Human-Forerunner war started.Yeah mate, just saying a lot of humanity wouldn't know that and even MC would probably like some proper clarification on the matter.
By derpface123 Go To Posthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__vTugm-tJE&t=0m29swarning: bad player. i couldn make it all the way through.
New Warzone gameplay, no commentary, just game audio. Noticed some neat ambient sounds like when he was running through the base and an intercom said something about "structural damage". Then later on, when fighting a Soldier, you can hear the Soldier reciting some very military-esque lines about how the humans are no match for them.
Also includes footage of the new Forerunner detachable weapon, the Splinter Turret, as well as multiple kills with the new Suppressor which seems like a pretty damn good weapon now. Even at medium ranges the guy playing was getting kills with it using just a handful of shots.
That Warzone gameplay was quite painful to watch. Some people just completely lack any awareness.
Suppressor looks ridiculously easy to use based on that gameplay. Not so keen really.
I'm also not sure about how many points a Legendary boss gives, 200 seems like a lot.
I was also thinking about how you could balance against steamrolls. I was thinking that if you kill someone who is holding a weapon they got via the Req system you would get more points. That would mean someone who is more powerful would be worth more points when you kill them. I feel like that would help if one team starts getting loads of Req weapons, the other team would start getting more points for killing those players.
Suppressor looks ridiculously easy to use based on that gameplay. Not so keen really.
I'm also not sure about how many points a Legendary boss gives, 200 seems like a lot.
I was also thinking about how you could balance against steamrolls. I was thinking that if you kill someone who is holding a weapon they got via the Req system you would get more points. That would mean someone who is more powerful would be worth more points when you kill them. I feel like that would help if one team starts getting loads of Req weapons, the other team would start getting more points for killing those players.
Here's an epic Gungoose CTF flag run I had the other day. http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/BoltsnRays1109/video/7147207
Also 2 clutch flag defense triple kills in the same game.
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/BoltsnRays1109/video/7147212
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/BoltsnRays1109/video/7147213
Also 2 clutch flag defense triple kills in the same game.
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/BoltsnRays1109/video/7147212
http://xboxdvr.com/gamer/BoltsnRays1109/video/7147213
By jem Go To PostThat Warzone gameplay was quite painful to watch. Some people just completely lack any awareness.Or you know, you get the reward of taking their weapon, and they also have to wait a long period of time before getting anything else. The Req Points recharge out their own speed. Completing objective in Warzone just unlocks more Req points you can use and store.
Suppressor looks ridiculously easy to use based on that gameplay. Not so keen really.
I'm also not sure about how many points a Legendary boss gives, 200 seems like a lot.
I was also thinking about how you could balance against steamrolls. I was thinking that if you kill someone who is holding a weapon they got via the Req system you would get more points. That would mean someone who is more powerful would be worth more points when you kill them. I feel like that would help if one team starts getting loads of Req weapons, the other team would start getting more points for killing those players.
Can somebody help me source something? Saw a junior post on Gaf that 343 said in one of the gamescom streams that they're not counting Forge maps against the 20 map count; on phone atm so no link, but I think it was in the latest thread about no BTB at launch.
By Poodlestrike Go To PostCan somebody help me source something? Saw a junior post on Gaf that 343 said in one of the gamescom streams that they're not counting Forge maps against the 20 map count; on phone atm so no link, but I think it was in the latest thread about no BTB at launch.
He's a junior and he's wrong. Josh Holmes confirmed on Twitter that the Forge maps do count.
By derpface123 Go To PostHe's a junior and he's wrong. Josh Holmes confirmed on Twitter that the Forge maps do count.Did he really?
I couldn't bring myself to buy a $250 collectors edition guys.
Had to drop down to the slightly less dumb kid edition; bonus though, I ordered the art book as well.
Had to drop down to the slightly less dumb kid edition; bonus though, I ordered the art book as well.
that's okay, they're a waste of money anyways
besides, you wouldn't want to be like those goons with halo 4 legendary editions...
besides, you wouldn't want to be like those goons with halo 4 legendary editions...
Forge maps count in the map total? Can't say I'm surprised, just really disappointed. How many unique maps do we currently know about that aren't Forged or remixes? So far we only have Truth/Empire with remixes, right?
By FUNKNOWN iXi Go To PostForge maps count in the map total? Can't say I'm surprised, just really disappointed. How many unique maps do we currently know about that aren't Forged or remixes? So far we only have Truth/Empire with remixes, right?
i can't be disappointed with 20 maps even if a handful of them are forge maps. 20 is twice as much as the average multiplayer shooter these days.
the maps with remixes that we know of are Empire (Eden) and Truth (Regret).
also this is totally unrelated, I just found this kind of amusing.
on the 'who is still on last gen' GAF thread, someone posted
"I tried to hold out, but Bayonetta 2 compelled me."
...I suppose the Wii U is part of the 8th gen of consoles but it can't hold a candle to PS4 or Xbone. Isn't it going to be dead within a year since Nintendo is already well on its way with the NX?
By derpface123 Go To PostPegasusI'm really excited for Forge to be revealed, and I hope this is just an issue due to it being an early build of the game, but the textures on the forge objects just seems like it hasn't loaded in yet. Such a bummer, I hope Forge is robust enough to give us more than just this stuff.
and Orion
By LoopOfHenle Go To Postwarning: bad player. i couldn make it all the way through.He's not bad. He's about to go pro.
By jem Go To PostThe IsoDidact showing up in game would be extremely difficult to explain to those not familiar with him.You do not have to introduce him as the IsoDidact. Like you people said non fiction fans will be confused as hell. He can be a Forerunner called Bonestellar. Fiction fans will know how he really is and for others he will be just another Forerunner.
By Captain Friendo Go To PostSimilar to how the introduction of the urDidact confused the shit out of almost everyone. Had to end up explaining all the facets of the forerunner saga to my friends.No. The introduction of the UrDidact has not confused the shit out of almost everyone. The Reclaimer cutscene did.
I am hopeful forge will really shine this time around. These maps were very early and I hope were trying to still conceal some of the more significant changes that have been implemented.
By link1201 Go To PostI am hopeful forge will really shine this time around. These maps were very early and I hope were trying to still conceal some of the more significant changes that have been implemented.
All they need to do is give us a color/texture dropper tool that lets us pick a color or maybe even one of some selected textures and then apply it to various Forge pieces in our level so that we can make our levels unique not just in design, but in appearance as well. The biggest problem with Forge isn't that it lacks the capacity to design intricate maps, it's that it lacks the capacity to design visually interesting maps because they all look the same. Same textures, same color, everything.
By YourExWife Go To PostHe's not bad. He's about to go pro.
he just appears bad because of bad alcohol choice.
By LoopOfHenle Go To Posthe just appears bad because of bad alcohol choice.Probably had too much of that Boone's Farm.
Who cares how maps look as long as they're functional and balanced. Ugh.
I don't care for the implement of stairs, harder to bounce nades properly. Who is making this. Why you do this brehs.
I don't care for the implement of stairs, harder to bounce nades properly. Who is making this. Why you do this brehs.
By db Go To PostWho cares how maps look as long as they're functional and balanced. Ugh.Stairs should look like stairs but play like ramps.
I don't care for the implement of stairs, harder to bounce nades properly. Who is making this. Why you do this brehs.
By YouNoMeDawg Go To PostStairs should look like stairs but play like ramps.
That would be confusing. If you throw a grenade at some stairs trying to get it wedged in the corner of a stair step and it just rolls down as if it was a slope... that would be weird.
Maybe the map designers made them stairs specifically so that you couldn't bounce grenades off of them.
By db Go To PostThey should just only be ramps, then there's no stupid fudging of physics to make it work.
There's no fudging of physics involved, every 3D model in a game has the model and then the collision box for that model. They would just use the stairs 3D model and place a ramp-shaped collision box in the same place as the stairs 3D model, thus allowing it to look like stairs but function like a ramp. I'm pretty sure they already do this because if the collision box for stairs was the exact same shape as stairs, your camera would be jittery as you walked up them, whereas the ramp collision box makes them smooth to walk up and down.
It wouldn't be confusing. How many times would you need to play a map before you figured out how it works? Once? Twice? Just have it work the same way across the board.