I'm seeing reports that Halo 5 is preloadable now? Can anyone confirm? If it's taking 10 minutes to get 2% downloaded then I'm pretty sure that's the game DLing right there, and it would coincide with BestGameEverCoUK getting their review copy of Halo 5 today.
By Granadier Go To PostGet hype!Word? I haven't played it yet so that would be nice to check out. Any action needed or it will just DL if you have 5 pre-ordered?
Edit: pre-orders are including a copy of Spartan Assault now.
@ derpface
It has taken me roughly an hour to get to 10%. So yeah I think that everykne can post the Ron Paul gif..
Ok, I am just going to go and have a nerdgasm
It has taken me roughly an hour to get to 10%. So yeah I think that everykne can post the Ron Paul gif..
Ok, I am just going to go and have a nerdgasm
By Granadier Go To PostGet hype!
Edit: pre-orders are including a copy of Spartan Assault now.
Had Assault confused with Strike haha. Already own Assault. 👍
Spartan Strike not coming to Xbox One is baffling to me, I really want to play it, Im pretty sure I even bought it, but I just cant find the time/desire to play it on my tablet with a controller plugged in
By nillapuddin Go To PostSpartan Strike not coming to Xbox One is baffling to me, I really want to play it, Im pretty sure I even bought it, but I just cant find the time/desire to play it on my tablet with a controller plugged in
Yeah I played a little of it on my iPhone but I just can't get used to the controls. Much prefer having it on XB1 (hell I played through it twice on 360 and XB1 for the achievements.)
Plus, the best part of SA was the co-op times, which isn't really an option with my gaming pool (which is nonexistent on iPhone.)
By nillapuddin Go To PostSpartan Strike not coming to Xbox One is baffling to me, I really want to play it, Im pretty sure I even bought it, but I just cant find the time/desire to play it on my tablet with a controller plugged in
By fuchsdh Go To PostYeah I played a little of it on my iPhone but I just can't get used to the controls. Much prefer having it on XB1 (hell I played through it twice on 360 and XB1 for the achievements.)
Plus, the best part of SA was the co-op times, which isn't really an option with my gaming pool (which is nonexistent on iPhone.)
Would love for Strike to come to Xbox One. I had it on my windows phone but after I went on the wp10 preview it wiped all my progress and I couldn't be bothered to start over lol.
By thornXBL Go To PostMy thoughts on Playlists:Well put. This is how I feel as well, and although I'm disappointed by Team Objective/Double not being there, I'm happy for the people who love SWAT.
Given that BTB not being in yet was a known quantity, I'm OK with what we got. Breakout in Team Arena makes sense if it's meant to serve as an "HCS" equivalent list. It'll be a playlist where you are ranked on your comprehensive 4v4 skills; I can accept that.
I've already mentioned I'm no personal fan of SWAT and the giant population chunk it absorbs, but if that's the only thing keeping those players on Halo… well I can't really complain, even though I'm disappointed in their life choices. I love Team Objective but I've also seen the objective facts in the stats of Team Objective's population in earlier Halos. Also, they took the launch playlists from the Halo Community feedback surveys which means it's assuredly reddit's fault.
As for legendary/mythics in custom games:
I think this is something we should keep pursuing, though I'm not angry about it. I mean, we've already seen them test the Prophet's Bane on an Arena map, so it's certainly possible. It doesn't seem to be a technical limitation, but a self-imposed one. Maybe they were worried people would think it meant non-cosmetic items in REQ packs WOULD affect Arena? I'm not sure. In any case, it would make sense for Mythic weapons in customs to not be a thing until Forge is released, anyway.
As for the Legendary/Mythic weapons, we should definitely keep pursuing it.
By Fahzgoolin Go To PostI got super angry about it all last night…Got real SensiENT last night ;]
But honestly Im just happy we spawn with a non crap tier weapon in EVERY game type.
By FUNKNØWN iXi Go To PostGot real SensiENT last night ;]
Yeah...sorry for blowing up last night. It was late and seeing that news was a bummer for me. I just needed to vent. I hope you all will still accept me.
By Cliq Go To PostYeah…sorry for blowing up last night. It was late and seeing that news was a bummer for me. I just needed to vent. I hope you all will still accept me.You were the voice of my heart last night.
By Mdot Go To PostI hope Halo Wars gets a re-release on X1, maybe as a pre-oder bonus for HW2 when it comes out.It'll be backwards compatible at least, but that would be awesome if they improved the framerate to be 60fps, or at least not drop below 30 at all. Halo Wars 2 is hopefully that.
Is Spartan Strike much better than Assault? Assault was alright, but needed more to it, a hook in the gameplay. I imagine it'll pop up on Xbone at some random moment.
By Cliq Go To PostYeah…sorry for blowing up last night. It was late and seeing that news was a bummer for me. I just needed to vent. I hope you all will still accept me.GET THE FUCK OUT.
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i wish my cat understood how little i appreciate him kneading my groin with his paws when he sits on my lap
regarding halo...
i think a lot of people overreacted to the playlists, myself included.
they will likely only be those exact lists for the first week or so of the game, with a revision coming either before or after the weekend (that brings with it the community-voted weekend social playlist).
i think the mistake a lot of us made was considering this the final be-all end-all for multiplayer matchmaking in the game despite josh holmes and quinn repeatedly saying how it is going to change a lot throughout the entirety of halo's lifespan. playlists are always a dynamically changing thing and i think that the ones we're getting at launch are fine. there's a lot more behind that fine obviously but we already got into that last night.
regarding halo...
i think a lot of people overreacted to the playlists, myself included.
they will likely only be those exact lists for the first week or so of the game, with a revision coming either before or after the weekend (that brings with it the community-voted weekend social playlist).
i think the mistake a lot of us made was considering this the final be-all end-all for multiplayer matchmaking in the game despite josh holmes and quinn repeatedly saying how it is going to change a lot throughout the entirety of halo's lifespan. playlists are always a dynamically changing thing and i think that the ones we're getting at launch are fine. there's a lot more behind that fine obviously but we already got into that last night.
By Wesleyshark Go To Post46.2gb of Halo 5 goodness has been pre-installed on my Xbone. Ahhh
The MP update too, or no?
By belushy Go To PostThe MP update too, or no?
No.. MP update will take it to the mid 50s.
Won't be able to buy the digital version of Halo 5 off the Xbox store till Friday of next week... you guys reckon Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday will be enough time to download Halo 5 + the MP update? Gears UE took about 4 hours and that's 40 GB, to give you an idea of my download speed.
Will we be able to play campaign while the multiplayer update downloads? would be rather annoyed if that's not the case as I got a physical copy and have to wait on it in the first place.
By derpface123 Go To Posti wish my cat understood how little i appreciate him kneading my groin with his paws when he sits on my lap
regarding halo…
i think a lot of people overreacted to the playlists, myself included.
they will likely only be those exact lists for the first week or so of the game, with a revision coming either before or after the weekend (that brings with it the community-voted weekend social playlist).
i think the mistake a lot of us made was considering this the final be-all end-all for multiplayer matchmaking in the game despite josh holmes and quinn repeatedly saying how it is going to change a lot throughout the entirety of halo's lifespan. playlists are always a dynamically changing thing and i think that the ones we're getting at launch are fine. there's a lot more behind that fine obviously but we already got into that last night.
Was It an overreaction though? Their decisions regarding this are highly questionable. No objective playlist, maps missing from the slayer playlist, warzone cut in two etc. They could have launched with six playlists, which would have covered pretty much everyone's tastes. Instead they take a strange route
They have a couple of weeks to really snare people before cod and battlefront arrive, yet they are not making it easy..
First impressions and all that. My thoughts on the matter
I just caught up on last night's episode of SHIELD. Mack and Daisy were playing Halo 5 co-op together on the same Xbox.
By derpface123 Go To PostWon't be able to buy the digital version of Halo 5 off the Xbox store till Friday of next week… you guys reckon Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday will be enough time to download Halo 5 + the MP update? Gears UE took about 4 hours and that's 40 GB, to give you an idea of my download speed.
Given your Internet speed, I'd assume about 5 or 6 hours.
Achievements are up could be spoilers https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-achievements-revealed
By derpface123 Go To PostWon't be able to buy the digital version of Halo 5 off the Xbox store till Friday of next week… you guys reckon Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday will be enough time to download Halo 5 + the MP update? Gears UE took about 4 hours and that's 40 GB, to give you an idea of my download speed.I would think you'd be fine assuming your speeds are consistent with the Gears DL. Probably would be done by that night if you buy it Friday.
By link1201 Go To PostAchievements are up could be spoilers https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-achievements-revealedAny MP specific you can share?
I'm blocked here (this is a common theme during the day for me lol)
All the multiplayer ones are basically just "play the game".
Unless you're referring to co-op, in which case there's quite a few, but yeah, potential spoilers.
These are the MM MP ones:
Unless you're referring to co-op, in which case there's quite a few, but yeah, potential spoilers.
These are the MM MP ones:
Cry Havoc
Complete 3 Warzone matchmade games.
10g
Bringing in the Big Guns
Call in a REQ that costs 5 Energy or more.
10g
Go for the Gold
Open a Gold REQ Pack
10g
Top of the Food Chain
Kill a Warzone Legendary Boss.
30g
Warlord
Win a match on the three original Warzone maps.
20g
Castle Crasher
Complete 5 Stronghold matchmade games.
20g
Off to the Races
Complete 5 Breakout matchmade games.
20g
Flag Monger
Complete 5 Capture the Flag matchmade games.
20g
Spartan Decimation
Complete 5 Slayer matchmade games.
20g
Valor Recognized
Qualify for a Competitive Skill Rating.
20g
Your Style
Change your Spartan's gear in the Spartan Hub.
10g
Raise Your Banner
Change your Emblem in the Spartan ID card.
10g
Make Your Mark
Change your Service Tag in the Spartan ID card.
10g
Gamemaster
Create and save a Custom Game Type in War Games.
10g
Benchwarmer
Spectate a game.
10g
None of those achievement names are spoilers so feel free to look at them. I mean, I suppose they might be a tiny hint about what's happening in that mission, but it's an official 343 blog post. They wouldn't post it if they felt it spoil the campaign for people.
By link1201 Go To PostAchievements are up could be spoilers https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-5-guardians-achievements-revealed
Solid list! And no obnoxious MP achievements either. Good.
By Fata1moose Go To PostWill we be able to play campaign while the multiplayer update downloads? would be rather annoyed if that's not the case as I got a physical copy and have to wait on it in the first place.
Yeah, I believe this is the case.
For digital pre-orders of MCC, the multiplayer update for MCC went out before the game released right? I can't remember. I'd assume H5 would be the same.
Also that forge update will likely add a few gigs of data to the game. Gonna be as big as MCC at the end of this -.-
By Mdot Go To PostAny MP specific you can share?
I'm blocked here (this is a common theme during the day for me lol)
Cry Havoc
Complete 3 Warzone matchmade games.
10
Bringing in the Big Guns
Call in a REQ that costs 5 Energy or more.
10
Go for the Gold
Open a Gold REQ Pack
10
Top of the Food Chain
Kill a Warzone Legendary Boss.
30
Warlord Win a match on the three original Warzone maps.
20
Castle Crasher
Complete 5 Stronghold matchmade games.
20
Off to the Races
Complete 5 Breakout matchmade games.
20
Flag Monger
Complete 5 Capture the Flag matchmade games.
20
Spartan Decimation
Complete 5 Slayer matchmade games.
20
Valor Recognized
Qualify for a Competitive Skill Rating.
20
By ViewtifulJC Go To PostNo dumb MP achievements on first glance
they're learning
Just wait, these "monthly updates" will likely add new achievements like normal DLC map packs do. Cautiously optimistic nothing dumb like MCC though.
List looks like an easy 1000, glad there's a lone wolf achievement again. Also happy to see the MP achievements are reliable and don't depend what another player does.
"Create and save a Custom Game Type in War Games."
Save? Perhaps we can share our saved custom gametypes with other people.
Save? Perhaps we can share our saved custom gametypes with other people.
By singhr1 Go To PostJust wait, these "monthly updates" will likely add new achievements like normal DLC map packs do. Cautiously optimistic nothing dumb like MCC though.
Entirely possible. But at least the base game has completely reasonable and no bullshit cheevs haha.
Was half expecting there to be a double kill with a frag grenade whilst changing seats in a warthog whilst mid-air.
By Fata1moose Go To PostList looks like an easy 1000, glad there's a lone wolf achievement again. Also happy to see the MP achievements are reliable and don't depend what another player does.
Was stoked about the Lone Wolf being 100 also. That's a challenge accepted.
By derpface123 Go To Post"Create and save a Custom Game Type in War Games."Would be cool instead of just creating the game yourself, but that would almost indicate a server or search option, which I doubt.
Save? Perhaps we can share our saved custom gametypes with other people.
Side note, I took off the Thursday and Friday after release. All day binge-mode; feels like college again.
I doubt we will need custom game types to be shareable at launch anyways since most of the coolest custom gamemodes also relied on purpose-built Forge maps.
I look forward to playing FFA Swords on Truth with my buddies, at least.
I look forward to playing FFA Swords on Truth with my buddies, at least.
i made two polls, check it
poll regarding req packs: http://strawpoll.me/5735927
poll regarding maps: http://strawpoll.me/5735947
toss a vote in if you want, i'm just curious
poll regarding req packs: http://strawpoll.me/5735927
poll regarding maps: http://strawpoll.me/5735947
toss a vote in if you want, i'm just curious
Voted in the Req Pack one.
I'm not familiar enough with the Arena maps by their names, so I didn't want to skew anything. I'm going to check out more tonight and then I'll vote.
Are there any outdoor maps yet? I feel like everything I've seen videos of and in the beta was interior (outside of the Forge maps).
I'm not familiar enough with the Arena maps by their names, so I didn't want to skew anything. I'm going to check out more tonight and then I'll vote.
Are there any outdoor maps yet? I feel like everything I've seen videos of and in the beta was interior (outside of the Forge maps).
First poll needs a "None" option, and I voted Fathom for the second, but I like all the maps we've seen.