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Halo 5: Guardians Beta Thread | Hot Red on Blue Action
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Poodlestrike
Banned
Digital Limit
Member
Halo's a lot of different things to a lot of different people. I don't think being a slow, floaty and clunky Spartan is what makes Halo, Halo. Movement in Halo 5 feels modern and fun.
Halo 5 still has a long TTK, team shooting and the trifecta of guns, grenades and melee. There's still a weapon sandbox. There's still power weapon control. And now the pistol can even destroy.
That's Halo to me.
10 games played, 8 games won.
150 Kills 83 deaths and 46 assists.
So far I'm liking it. I'm calling it a night though. The callouts in the maps are seriously impressive, the chatter between the Spartans is very well done. There are some weapon balance issues (AR is very accurate at mid range, SMG is OP at short to mid range, BR feels weak, etc.) but I have had a pretty positive experience so far.
150 Kills 83 deaths and 46 assists.
So far I'm liking it. I'm calling it a night though. The callouts in the maps are seriously impressive, the chatter between the Spartans is very well done. There are some weapon balance issues (AR is very accurate at mid range, SMG is OP at short to mid range, BR feels weak, etc.) but I have had a pretty positive experience so far.
Don't know what you were shooting at but it's definitely 4 shot to the head.
Thank you.
Some folks here have a very constrained view of what ultimately defines Halo.
Poodlestrike
Banned
We know they're planning something... different for BTB (or maybe even a brand new BTB+ mode) this time around.
lLemonDemon
Member
Really liking the game so far, need to get some more matches in though.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
The more changes they make to the movement the less those things matter. Long TTK will be negated by being able to sprint and boost away from anyone shooting you. A good grenade throw is not as important now that a player can boost away from it. ADS makes the balance between short and long range weapons blurred to the point that the AR can take you out from a distance unheard of in any other Halo games.
Lockjaw333
Member
Played several matches. I absolutely adore it. Its like Halo mixed with some of the mobility of Titanfall. Absolutely terrific so far.
Its plays much, much faster than any previous Halo, so I could see people on GAF torching it, but I love it.
Its plays much, much faster than any previous Halo, so I could see people on GAF torching it, but I love it.
HighResTomato
Member
Enjoying it so far
Compsiox
Banned
Doesn't sound promising. Big team battle is perfect. (Halo 4 BTB sucked so much ass though)
Thursday War
Banned
Wheww just got my first killing frenzy. Game is pretty goddamn fun. Can't wait for the full beta.
Compsiox
Banned
Most of Gaf hasn't played it yet. We are just too awesome for them to handle.
lybertyboy
Thinks the Evil Empire is just misunderstood.
Totally understand. Just bear in mind this is a real beta. Very different from the rebranded demos the average player is accustomed to. We appreciate your patience and we definitely appreciate any and all constructive feedback on your experience
Bornstellar
Member
How on earth do I get in on this thing. :0
Bolts-n-Rays1109
Banned
Great post. Just need to nerf that SMG.
I'm just saying they are having the same matchmaking issues with 2 different teams on 2 different games. They need to address what is causing this across their games. I played 3 games and they were 3v4, 3,4, 3v4 with a server crash. I decided to step away from the game because I wasn't having fun getting squatted on as soon as I spawned by enemies. The only feedback I have about the game is the matchmaking needs to be fixed just like MCC. With less than a year to launch and their prior game releasing with serious issues this has me worried. It doesn't matter if it's a beta. This needs to be fixed before it plagues the series any further.
Well that went better than expected
My lucky streak keeps on going it seems!
For an actually early, rough beta, I have few complaints so well done guys!
7DollarHagane
Banned
Wow. The times to kill in this are so low. I dont approve of it at all.
343 better never fix the master chief collection if they want halo fans to get onboard with halo 5.
343 better never fix the master chief collection if they want halo fans to get onboard with halo 5.
Digital Limit
Member
Back out before you hit the searching player lobby. Then search again. I believe that's what Ninja has been doing.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
So this game has a long TTK as well?
Ugh, so I'm sticking to SWAT in Halo 5 too then it seems.
Ugh, so I'm sticking to SWAT in Halo 5 too then it seems.
7DollarHagane
Banned
The map I saw also looks straight out of call of duty. Corridor maze inviting plenty of shot in the back moments and discouraging control. Great.
ArkkAngel007
Member
...not really digging the theme. Sounds like something from We Were Soldiers or Saving Private Ryan than Halo.
Haven't played Halo in years, so this ought to be interesting.
Edit: Already someone being verbally obnoxious. Through Kinect it sounds like.
Haven't played Halo in years, so this ought to be interesting.
Edit: Already someone being verbally obnoxious. Through Kinect it sounds like.
Digital Limit
Member
Lol.
Empire is all about control. It has a huge open center area, it's basically a doughnut. Truth is honestly not much different in structure. And apparently neither does Regret. This beta has at least 3 Midships as far as I can tell. Maybe even 4, since I heard someone mention Empire at night.
SEGAvangelist
Member
This game is a blast. Loving the way the guns feel. AR is great too.
7DollarHagane
Banned
Well they are long compared to SWAT one shot headshot kills.
Compared to halo 2, 3 default shield/health they are very short.
BuggyDClown
Member
...and its not recognizing that I have entry. Just keeps telling ke to come back the 29th even though I have redeemed both tokens :/
Lame
Lame
Thursday War
Banned
:lol right? Took me ten games to get back into the halo groove.
Hard reset your Xbox.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
Dude, this is Halo.
Manage the game and install the 9mb file
Cheers mate. Thought others should know. Please excuse any expletives i use on my twitch channel.
I'll deffo try this. Cheers.
Btw now it's stuck on a loading screen for AGES. It's found all players.
I'd watch, but this is the screen I get.
FatMarshall
Neo Member
So I just ran into a major bug where my weapon reticule was missing. I could scope, and I saw that wide box-looking thing when I sprinted, but the standard, non-scoping reticule was just gone, for the entire game.
Oh, and why aren't my ground pounds working? I jump from a platform on top of an enemy, yet I simply can't ground pound.
Oh, and why aren't my ground pounds working? I jump from a platform on top of an enemy, yet I simply can't ground pound.
Fixed link! (I think)