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Halo 5: Guardians |OT| The Trials of Osiris

Golgo 13

Golgo 13

The Man With The Golden Dong
So I played some qualifying matches in Free-For-All today and wondered -- how do they match you up in these matches? There was a guy who won, who was 23-2. Yes. 23-2. So I'm wondering if they mix in qualifying players into random skill-ranked matches.


I doubt they always match you up with other people trying to qualify, at some points matches would be hard to find.
 
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Gravemind IV

Member
Kinda ridiculous that I am facing a full premade team when I am solo, and on a US server.

They have a diamond and two high onyx ranked players. We get two plats and one that quits immediately, one diamond 1 and me (diamond 1).

Absolutely rolled 15-50. Where's the great skill matchmaking? They fucked it up on all fronts, skill differential, non-local host and getting matched vs. a team of four fucking people as a solo player. Goddamn.. how hard is it to get stuff like this sorted?!
 
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Zvonimir Boban

Banned
Ashes2Bashers said:
Halo is behind Fifa in the most playing games part of XBL..This is beyond me. I think this proves that Warzone which was supposed to cover casual fanbase failed big time.
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You're underestimating how big FIFA is.

Tha Robbertster said:
Well, the Flood was a perverted way to create peace. If I remember correctly, it was/was created the precursors' punishment after the Forerunners betrayed them.

I'm still not completely sold on the whole ''taking away free will'' thing, If Cortana and her Guardians would only make sure there are no wars, poverty, disease, etc, how would that infringe on free will in a bad way. I personally don't see it as something bad to take someone's freedom (temporarily) if that person wants to hurt other people.

This is of course the most optimistic scenario, in my eyes. It probably won't be as good as I think it could be in Halo 6.
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Well, that's the same kind of reasoning used by Western powers when we decide to force "freedom and democracy" onto nations in the Middle East and look at how that always works out. Human beings generally don't like to be forced into things.
 
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Trup1aya

Member
Fuchsdh said:
It's definitely more fun to play solo or small groups, if you don't have a crew to make up most of the Warzone players.

And yeah, the good teams are the ones who recognize that disrupting the flow of reinforcements to the base is how you win. If I had a complaint with Warzone, it's that that strategy is really only effective on the first round—after that they've probably got enough inertia to take second base, and then with the core you do have to hole up.
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I don't know about the whole momentum thing. I'd love to see the stats, but I bet successful stops at the 2nd or 3rd base are just as likely as at the first.

All a decent defender has to do is recognize when base 1 is a lost cause and fall back. Actually, if the first base is being captured, it means all of the defenders are out side, presumably in a position to keep slow down the attackers...

I also find that the second bases generally have the more interesting entrance/defense points. Because the bases are smaller, everyone has to get a little more creative.

The third base is all about holing up, however, but if you can get a good push, you can have a perimeter that extends well beyond the base entrance.
 
Kssio_Aug

Kssio_Aug

Member
I think I'm done with 343. After MCC issues I still gave all the credibility to them since I loved playing Halo 5 Beta. Can't deny the game is awesome, but it seems to be already dead for almost everyone outside Europe and North America!
Me, and none of my friends can find Warzone matches (except in some rare occasions) since day one, and right now even Arena mode is dying! There's a thread with more than 60 pages on Halo Waypoint about it with lots of new posts every day and they still totally ignore the damn problem!
Such a huge disappointment... For real!
 
moai

moai

Member
Kssio_Aug said:
I think I'm done with 343. After MCC issues I still gave all the credibility to them since I loved playing Halo 5 Beta. Can't deny the game is awesome, but it seems to be already dead for almost everyone outside Europe and North America!
Me, and none of my friends can find Warzone matches (except in some rare occasions) since day one, and right now even Arena mode is dying! There's a thread with more than 60 pages on Halo Waypoint about it with lots of new posts every day and they still totally ignore the damn problem!
Such a huge disappointment... For real!
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Well the only day they unlocked the geolocking from servers i noticed people from the us started to complain here about lag. If warzone was not working two weeks from launch in the us gaf would be full with complaints and 343 would have responded fast. But they clearly dont care about small markets. Im going to ask for a refund for this game, i cant find games on more than half of game modes. I fear that battlefront will suffer the same fate, restricting server access by location kills multiplayer gaming for small countries, specially on the least selling console.
Sad because multiplayer is great, but the product doesnt work for a percentage of consumers.
 
Kssio_Aug

Kssio_Aug

Member
moai said:
Well the only day they unlocked the geolocking from servers i noticed people from the us started to complain here about lag. If warzone was not working two weeks from launch in the us gaf would be full with complaints and 343 would have responded fast. But they clearly dont care about small markets. Im going to ask for a refund for this game, i cant find games on more than half of game modes. I fear that battlefront will suffer the same fate, restricting server access by location kills multiplayer gaming for small countries, specially on the least selling console.
Sad because multiplayer is great, but the product doesnt work for a percentage of consumers.
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They should have advised it before selling it. I should not have paid a game to a company that doesn't give a damn if my country isnt able to play their product!
 
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Demise

Member
So, should I disable every rumble (Have the pro elite) or just lower it ? I need to aim the best. Rumble on DMR shot is clusterfuck.
 
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Loomba

Member
moai said:
Well the only day they unlocked the geolocking from servers i noticed people from the us started to complain here about lag. If warzone was not working two weeks from launch in the us gaf would be full with complaints and 343 would have responded fast. But they clearly dont care about small markets. Im going to ask for a refund for this game, i cant find games on more than half of game modes. I fear that battlefront will suffer the same fate, restricting server access by location kills multiplayer gaming for small countries, specially on the least selling console.
Sad because multiplayer is great, but the product doesnt work for a percentage of consumers.
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Kssio_Aug said:
They should have advised it before selling it. I should not have paid a game to a company that doesn't give a damn if my country isnt able to play their product!
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Where are you guys from?
 
moai

moai

Member
Kssio_Aug said:
They should have advised it before selling it. I should not have paid a game to a company that doesn't give a damn if my country isnt able to play their product!
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Reading forums in my country i can see now that mcc had the same problem and that still doesnt work, they never fixed it. I didnt have and x1 when that game was launched, but if i knew that maybe i would have waited for threads like that on halowwaypoint. More than a week without any answer from the developer about whats going on.
Really disrespectful to consumers.
 
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Ashes2Bashers

Member
I know Fifa is big , ı also play Fifa but Halo should only compete with COD right now , seeing it lower than Fifa ,Destiny and GTA is sad..Warzone isn't balanced and isn't fun imo..It's dead already..Wish we had player numbers.
 
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E92 M3

Member
Ashes2Bashers said:
I know Fifa is big , ı also play Fifa but Halo should only compete with COD right now , seeing it lower than Fifa ,Destiny and GTA is sad..Warzone isn't balanced and isn't fun imo..It's dead already..Wish we had player numbers.
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I think if they throw in some social playlists and stop talking about making Halo esports it will bring people back. 343 developed some solid gameplay and shooting. Everything around it needs to be adjusted so all kinds of players feel welcomed.
 
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MThanded

I Was There! Official L Receiver 2/12/2016
I really hate the ranking. I'm stuck on platinum getting my ass beat.

Not sure why I placed into this rank. It's way above my skill level.

How long until i can rerank?


Also I don't know whats up but I feel like aiming just isn't right in this game. If someone gets out of my FOV i have a real hard time getting them back in front of my sight. This is the only FPS where I feel like this. I guess i need to get gud. I want to but I just feel like I have a problem keeping people in my sights.
 
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Ashes2Bashers

Member
E92 M3 said:
I think if they throw in some social playlists and stop talking about making Halo esports it will bring people back. 343 developed some solid gameplay and shooting. Everything around it needs to be adjusted so all kinds of players feel welcomed.
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I really like competitive side of the game but you are right..They thought Warzone will cater casual players and Arena will cater core Halo fanbase..They did a good job with arena imo(stilll dont like the sprint though) but Warzone failed big time..Halo 3 had social playlist , Reach' had really good social modes like invasion,infected etc..Halo 5 lacks that part..Also maps are really weak compared to 2,3 and Reach. Map cycle are broken too.% 50 of my arena games is stronghold on the fucking rig..
 
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Twilight Gap

Member
i hope the feedback about the game "being too competitive and focused on esports" doesn't mean that 343 goes back to the direction they took with Halo 4. I don't disagree with that feedback, but with tweaks this route will be better for the game's longevity.
 
Leyasu

Leyasu

Banned
moai said:
Reading forums in my country i can see now that mcc had the same problem and that still doesnt work, they never fixed it. I didnt have and x1 when that game was launched, but if i knew that maybe i would have waited for threads like that on halowwaypoint. More than a week without any answer from the developer about whats going on.
Really disrespectful to consumers.
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Where do you live mate?
 
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blakep267

Member
Ashes2Bashers said:
I really like competitive side of the game but you are right..They thought Warzone will cater casual players and Arena will cater core Halo fanbase..They did a good job with arena imo(stilll dont like the sprint though) but Warzone failed big time..Halo 3 had social playlist , Reach' had really good social modes like invasion,infected etc..Halo 5 lacks that part..Also maps are really weak compared to 2,3 and Reach. Map cycle are broken too.% 50 of my arena games is stronghold on the fucking rig..
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Just because you don't like something doesn't mean it failed. War zone populates just as fast as arena does and it does appeal to casual players
 
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matthieuC

Member
Ashes2Bashers said:
I really like competitive side of the game but you are right..They thought Warzone will cater casual players and Arena will cater core Halo fanbase..They did a good job with arena imo(stilll dont like the sprint though) but Warzone failed big time..Halo 3 had social playlist , Reach' had really good social modes like invasion,infected etc..Halo 5 lacks that part..Also maps are really weak compared to 2,3 and Reach. Map cycle are broken too.% 50 of my arena games is stronghold on the fucking rig..
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Warzone failed big time? Lol where are you getting this insider information from?
 
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Gravemind IV

Member
Man, I feel unlucky with REQs. I am almost level 50 and I only got like two ultra rares in armors/helmets. Feels like I am just bathing in uncommons.
 
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blakep267

Member
Gravemind IV said:
Man, I feel unlucky with REQs. I am almost level 50 and I only got like two ultra rares in armors/helmets. Feels like I am just bathing in uncommons.
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What kinda packs are you buying. Hold usually nabs me some nice helmets. Don't get too many rare ultra rare armors though

The only time I get unlucky with req packs are when I buy a gold pack and get an assault rifle unlock. I have like 7 different assault rifle variants to use for warzone that I really don't even need
 
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clav

Member
Does your index finger feel tired and sore after playing a few games?

I think it's because of the bumpers as I set mine to Recon.
 
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Trup1aya

Member
MThanded said:
I really hate the ranking. I'm stuck on platinum getting my ass beat.

Not sure why I placed into this rank. It's way above my skill level.

How long until i can rerank?


Also I don't know whats up but I feel like aiming just isn't right in this game. If someone gets out of my FOV i have a real hard time getting them back in front of my sight. This is the only FPS where I feel like this. I guess i need to get gud. I want to but I just feel like I have a problem keeping people in my sights.
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You win 44% of your matches, so if you did derank, it wouldn't be far.

The aiming in this game takes a bit of getting used to, but once it clicks you wouldn't wanna go back. The outer ranges of motion, move your cursor very quickly (allowing you to quickly turn around). So you'll have to get used to making finer adjustments. Aim assist won't help you line up you target as much as in previous halo's and just about every other shooter.
 
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BuggeryBugz

Member
Ashes2Bashers said:
I really like competitive side of the game but you are right..They thought Warzone will cater casual players and Arena will cater core Halo fanbase..They did a good job with arena imo(stilll dont like the sprint though) but Warzone failed big time..Halo 3 had social playlist , Reach' had really good social modes like invasion,infected etc..Halo 5 lacks that part..Also maps are really weak compared to 2,3 and Reach. Map cycle are broken too.% 50 of my arena games is stronghold on the fucking rig..
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Wow! Thanks for giving us the inside scoop.
 
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Trup1aya

Member
Ashes2Bashers said:
I really like competitive side of the game but you are right..They thought Warzone will cater casual players and Arena will cater core Halo fanbase..They did a good job with arena imo(stilll dont like the sprint though) but Warzone failed big time..Halo 3 had social playlist , Reach' had really good social modes like invasion,infected etc..Halo 5 lacks that part..Also maps are really weak compared to 2,3 and Reach. Map cycle are broken too.% 50 of my arena games is stronghold on the fucking rig..
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I keep hearing this Warzone failed, but it seems like people are really enjoying it overall...

Anecdotally, I get into Warzone matches just as quickly as arena matches...

If Warzone alone was supposed to attract the casual crowd, a crowd that was previously attracted to a multitude of modes, then yeah I guess you could say it's a failure. But I think, it's the only casual mode simply because 343i ran out of time before implementing everything.

After Blops3 dropped, I haven't noticed a increase in wait times... So despite halo5 having a smaller userbase than H4 at this point in its life, it seems like players are sticking with it for now. And that's despite a glaring lack of content.
 
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Kastrioti

Persecution Complex
Lag has been pretty bad last night and today during certain games whether Arena or Warzone. It hasn't been me either my teammates have been experiencing the same at times and it's unplayable. It was pretty bad about an hour and a half ago but it's back to normal now.

Also was running through Gears of War: UE random co-op with someone and if we did not get co-op split screen why wasn't there an option to start a co-op game playing with a random like Gears of War does? We should've gotten one or the other.

I've never completed a Halo Legendary campaign on my own and to coordinate a co-op game with a friend in another time zone, at work etc. is just not feasible.

Anyways playing some Arena/Warzone if anyone wants to hop on and start a fire team.
 
SicSemperTyrannis

SicSemperTyrannis

Member
Ashes2Bashers said:
I really like competitive side of the game but you are right..They thought Warzone will cater casual players and Arena will cater core Halo fanbase..They did a good job with arena imo(stilll dont like the sprint though) but Warzone failed big time..Halo 3 had social playlist , Reach' had really good social modes like invasion,infected etc..Halo 5 lacks that part..Also maps are really weak compared to 2,3 and Reach. Map cycle are broken too.% 50 of my arena games is stronghold on the fucking rig..
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I actually think the maps are the best collection of launch maps any Halo has had since Halo 2, and that's an unfair comparison because Halo 2 either had the best launch maps ever or my nostalgia glasses skew my opinion heavily.

As for your complaint about Stringhols on Rig...browsing through the latest ten pages of your recent games you played that gametype/map combo six times. Six out of a hundred games doesn't seem crazy to me. Of those six, only once were they back-to-back, and every other time separated by a page or more of other games. Maybe you just don't like Rig or Strongholds, I know I don't like the combo personally.
 
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Sai

Member
Legendary co-op's mean as hell.

Thanks again for your time, guys. Shame nobody could hear me until the tail end though; wouldn't have missed the timing for that double Elite assassination so many times otherwise. :p

This A50 headset's nice, but I've been having so many more issues with the mic in general than I did with the A40.
 
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Montresor

Member
Is there anyone on GAF that would like to do a heroic co-op playthrough? I'd be going in blind and would love to watch all cutscenes. And maybe hunt here and there for some audio logs. I wouldn't pressure you to go after any miscellaneous achievements or collectables - I'd just love to play through the campaign for the first time finally.

I bought this game at launch and I've only played mission 1 so far. My initial co-op partner has been too busy to play.
 
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