Just correcting misinformation, I'm completely neutral on matchmaking. I never intended for this to be an online thing for me. Just something to boot up at LAN parties and have a blast with friends.
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Halo 5 Forge for PC coming September 8th, additional Halo updates detailed
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Just correcting misinformation, I'm completely neutral on matchmaking. I never intended for this to be an online thing for me. Just something to boot up at LAN parties and have a blast with friends.
Twilight Gap
Member
Really excited for forge group objects. Moving maps is going to be addicting for the first few days, assuming it doesn't crash the whole game.
The only thing Haven really had going for it was its gorgeous Forerunner art. This game's campaign not only has a great forerunner setting found on Genesis, but also a beautifully crafted palette on Sanghelios.
So I'm confused as to why they forewent two solid art styles for whatever overdetailed mess this is. The color palette is fine but wtf is that geo? It looks like a dildo factory.
New Arena map is a Haven remake by the way:
Edit: beaten.
The only thing Haven really had going for it was its gorgeous Forerunner art. This game's campaign not only has a great forerunner setting found on Genesis, but also a beautifully crafted palette on Sanghelios.
So I'm confused as to why they forewent two solid art styles for whatever overdetailed mess this is. The color palette is fine but wtf is that geo? It looks like a dildo factory.
Poodlestrike
Banned
I mean, yes, this is partly them gearing up for a full Halo on PC initiative, but PC Forge client has been on the (xbox-based) Forge community's wishlist since forever. Not everything is about the PC community, y'all.
Looks like Tsunaion but less purple.
Looks like Tsunaion but less purple.
The Hamburglar
Banned
well they are making halo 5 multiplayer work on pc so how hard would be to port the rest of the game.. Besides nobody is asking for the game for free, the port would obviously generate them money.
Huh? Haven was a total generic bomb when it comes to art style and detail. People played it for the design and how well it worked with the pace of H4 having sprint.
Head.spawn
Junior Member
Seemed like you were one of those guys really worried about not being able to play the maps a minute ago, lol.
You can totally play the campaign and story on Xbox. Maybe Halo 6 will change that by dropping on PC as well.
Twilight Gap
Member
Well nobody is going to play a map for its art, but the design was far less interesting than its setting. Nevertheless, it was the only serviceable 4v4 map to come from that game so it was only a matter of time before it was remade. Hopefully they've fixed the streets in this remix.
Im_So_Pringles
Member
No bullet magnetism or aim assist goes a long way. The snipers just need to spawn with less ammo on PC in order to make it less dominating.
Edit; Also, I can't freaking wait to play Halo 5's multiplayer on PC. Gonna load up a crap ton of classic BTB remakes, hop onto an inevitable LFG site set up for Halo 5 PC custom games, and play some freaking amazing BTB. Hyped.
blue_phazon
Member
And this is a problem because...?
Twilight Gap
Member
we don't have naked elite statues in Forge. Is like a PBJ sandwich without the bread.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
Super excited for this. Looks great, hope it plays great.
Stunning frankie whoever made this ensure he gets a raise and is lead on Halo 6 maps. This is unreal.
Twilight Gap
Member
Yep. That is officially the most unsettling Halo map.
The Warzone one on the other hand looks fantastic. More interesting combat spaces and a much better usage of the palette than Sanctum.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
A map editor?lol
The difference is that the halo sniper is perfectly accurate and the movement speed is fairly low. Basically if you have a half decent shot youre basically guaranteed 8 to 12 kills with the thing on pc.
You are literally the only person Ive seen who dislikes how Mercy looks. Even Beyond thinks it looks amazing.
alexbull_uk
Member
Forge will be a great fit for MKB so I'm looking forward to this. Halo 5 MP at 4K will be pretty awesome too.
StalkerUKCG
Banned
This isn't for you clearly. It's for the current Halo 5 community who want more user friendly editing tools for the remarkable halo 5 forge.
And full custom game support if you read the full thing
Twilight Gap
Member
It's not another generic UNSC factory so I'm not complaining. Haven is still a more interesting design then most of the other maps in Halo 5 so I'm glad they brought it back.
VincentMatts
Member
RoslindaleOne
Member
Just saw that video. Mercy looks amazing! This should make swat more fun.
Jawmuncher
Member
Free custom games is nice, but let's be real here. That isn't gonna get much use from the majority. I wonder if this will have achievements though.
Twilight Gap
Member
That warzone map looks good, but its for Warzone assault only?? I never play that.
it's a decent gametype and this map looks cool so i'll be giving it a try.
VincentMatts
Member
It was made for forge users to simplify things for them. Its not game, its a tool that they went out of their way to make, give for free and people still complain. jesus Christ.
Salmonbottle
Member
I don't think people are misunderstanding the announcement, they're just expressing interest in having more of Halo on PC.
I know we'll probably have to wait until Halo 6 for the full package, but it would be nice for them to bring Halo 5's campaign to PC before then somehow so 360 owners who never got an Xbox One can catch up.
I know we'll probably have to wait until Halo 6 for the full package, but it would be nice for them to bring Halo 5's campaign to PC before then somehow so 360 owners who never got an Xbox One can catch up.
Jawmuncher
Member
I mean I get that and wasn't complaining. Was just stating the reality of the fact. Thus why I said it was a nice feature to have.
PC Gamers are an entitled bunch with a superiority complex. The shit posts are not unexpected.
Twilight Gap
Member
it's pretty crazy how much free content they've added to this game, quality aside. Not that this completely makes up for the state that MCC launched in, but hopefully it has generated some good will and set the groundwork for future sustain models. If nothing else, Halo 5 is a ridiculous value right now.
If no one has one I'll make a Halo 5 Forge one right now
It's custom games! Lmao
Halo 5 is low key one of the best Halo games at this point.
Bits N Pieces
Member
Could they make the Warzone map into a Firefight map? I love that mode and another map in the mix would be great!
LelouchZero
Member
Great stuff, I can't wait! I've been checking weekly for more news about this.
Halo is finally returning to PC which is great, even if it is limited we can still play custom matches which is superb!
Halo is finally returning to PC which is great, even if it is limited we can still play custom matches which is superb!
There is a huge risk associated with ports like this and it's a LOT of man hours that might better align with developing the next title in the series.
Welfare
Member
Best Halo 4 map finally getting the remake treatment and it looks amazing.
Super excited for this. Looks great, hope it plays great.
EdibleExplosives
Member
Uhh, this looks stunning to me.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Super excited for this. Looks great, hope it plays great.
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Holy fuck.
Now this is what I expected Halo 5 to look like. Stunning visuals, and fantastic art design. Plus, knowing this is a Haven remake has me incredibly excited.. that map was a blast, and its style of arena gameplay is sorely missing from Halo 5.
I'm really shocked by how good Mercury looks.. damn. I wish other maps (and parts of the SP) got that much love and polish.
I'd say wait until next week when it's about to come out, then coordinate it with the rest of Halo-GAF. Ideally we'd keep everything organized and in one place.
In other news, Halo Online is dead: https://vk.com/halo.online?w=wall-79914897_58446
Too bad, I enjoyed the last beta.
Too bad, I enjoyed the last beta.
link1201
Member
I hope they keep the model going forward, actually playing the added maps is so nice.
cheers bud