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[TheOddOne]

New 343 logo? New 343 logo.

 

[FyreWulff]

I'm more interested in the king of the hill phone app they get - that sounds interesting.

Pretty annoying that people outside of America will be at a disadvantage.

There isn't even a 7-11 around here unless I go to another state. So not even everyone in America will be able to use that app.

 

[ArchedThunder]

So here's the short vid, stay away if you consider microsoft, h4 and 343's logos packed with some cool ransitions spoiler material.
No campaign spoilers inside, he told me he might be uploading more vids from some maps soon (he says he also took some pics).

Is he in a store or something?

 

[Nando13]

New 343 logo? New 343 logo.

Pic?

 

[TheOddOne]

Pic?

Gabo is extremely handsome, but he won't go in on my advances.

Nothing to special, but cool none the less.

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

How is it that they've only used this graphic one whole time? It's much more appealing, IMO.

 

[dmg04]

How is it that they've only used this graphic one whole time? It's much more appealing, IMO.

Too transformers-ey

 

[ArchedThunder]

How is it that they've only used this graphic one whole time? It's much more appealing, IMO.

Cause it looks like Transformers.

 

[feel]

This is what I don't get: Halo is all about the combat sandbox, and the mix of weapons (and now, abilities) it contains.

So the new Halo game locks up a large swath of the weapons and abilities until you've ground out enough ranks.

I understand why they did it - wanting to make the ranks have a more tangible reward. But that kind of a progression system is just diametrically opposed to what Halo is about.

As are MANY things in Halo 4, but the developers that cared about Halo being Halo down to the little details easy to miss, are long gone unfortunately.

So here's the short vid, stay away if you consider microsoft, h4 and 343's logos packed with some cool ransitions spoiler material.
No campaign spoilers inside, he told me he might be uploading more vids from some maps soon (he says he also took some pics).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e31FjkdIPHc&feature=plcp

Was about to call shenanigans when that big ass silly 4 showed up. But then the 343 logo animation made me go ooooh!

 

[Pop]

Too transformers-ey

Cause it looks like Transformers.

Spartans Roll Out!

 

[IHaveIce]

So here's the short vid, stay away if you consider microsoft, h4 and 343's logos packed with some cool ransitions spoiler material.
No campaign spoilers inside, he told me he might be uploading more vids from some maps soon (he says he also took some pics).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e31FjkdIPHc&feature=plcp

he also has another video where he walks around on Haven.
I don't get that? Why not directly the last map. We will see, I think for now it isn't the final build

 

[feel]

lmao his kid is adorable asking why he's shooting the weapons at nothing on Haven, dude stays quiet and the kid goes on and on about it

dat BR

 

[Biggest-Geek-Ever]

Too transformers-ey

Cause it looks like Transformers.

Or something

 

[Barrow Roll]

How is it that they've only used this graphic one whole time? It's much more appealing, IMO.

Speaking of things being only used once, we heard a variation of the Halo theme monk chant at the end of the E3 2011 trailer then never again. Hope we get to hear more of that in the game itself.

 

[dmg04]

Or something

I think you've just ruined halo 4 for me. <3

 

[gillFTR]

I bought a XIM edge so I could use mouse and keyboard. I'm sorry guys, I can't use to controller on an FPS after starting on a PC as a 13 year old on CS 1.5. Testing it with reach never new Halo multiplayer could be this fun, still suck.

 

[feel]

I bought a XIM edge so I could use mouse and keyboard. I'm sorry guys, I can't use to controller on an FPS after starting on a PC as a 13 year old on CS 1.5. Testing it with reach never new Halo multiplayer could be this fun, still suck.

You playing that 30fps blurfest with a mouse? Daaayuuum


edit- lol kittens <3

 

[kittens]

Letters' alt?

Edit : Dammit Letters, you ruined my joke.

 

[gillFTR]

You playing that 30fps blurfest with a mouse? Daaayuuum


edit- lol kittens <3

Hahaha well I kind of lied, Im pretty beast now, but I didnt want to get venom from people as a cheater or whatever. In about 35 games I've only had 3 games with a negative spread and won about 75 % of them. I remember playing a game before I got the edge 2 days ago, I did great 1 game next map didn't get a single kill rofl. Thats when I broke down and started looking for alternatives.

 

[zap]

Do those show up for the XBL banhammer? I don't know how much better a mouse is with the autoaim etc, but that doesn't seem fair to everyone else using a controller.

 

[gillFTR]

Do those show up for XBL banhammer? I don't know how much better a mouse is with the autoaim etc, but that doesn't seem fair to everyone else using a controller.

Nah they don't show up on the banhammer. The translating or whatever is done through an external device with a controller hooked up. Even I have to agree it is a little unfair, would love to show the before and after of my stats page, but too scared.

 

[zap]

Nah they don't show up on the banhammer. The translating or whatever is done through an external device with a controller hooked up. Even I have to agree it is a little unfair, would love to show the before and after of my stats page, but too scared.

I want to watch you 1v1 Tashi. Controller vs Mouse

 

[Ken]

So here's the short vid, stay away if you consider microsoft, h4 and 343's logos packed with some cool ransitions spoiler material.
No campaign spoilers inside, he told me he might be uploading more vids from some maps soon (he says he also took some pics).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e31FjkdIPHc&feature=plcp

I see that Youtube comments is still a friendly and respectful thing.

Will Spartan Ops have any kind of leaderboard?

 

[gillFTR]

I want to watch you 1v1 Tashi. Controller vs Mouse

Im sure if the person has been playing longer he would be better . Thats the great thing about Halo, it's not always about the best aim, so many nuances , power weapons, power ups etc. Lets just say I still have the habit of running at the dude armed with a shotgun.

 

[Talents]

At this rate, ranking system will be revealed on November 7th.

You know, if I'd of said that, people would of been all over me like "OMG YOU ALWAYS SAY THE SAME THING STFU STOP COMPLAINING!!11!!oNe!"

 

[zap]

Im sure if the person has been playing longer he would be better . Thats the great thing about Halo, it's not always about the best aim, so many nuances , power weapons, power ups etc. Lets just say I still have the habit of running at the dude armed with a shotgun.

True. Would be very interesting to see if you could out DMR him. I still have nightmares of the times I've played against him :/

You know, if I'd of said that, people would of been all over me like "OMG YOU ALWAYS SAY THE SAME THING STFU STOP COMPLAINING!!11!!oNe!"

Because of posts like these.

 

[Talents]

Wow that's depressing, after waiting 5 years for a Halo 4 they implement no ranking system. And I was actually half looking forward to buying the game, guess not now.

 

[HiredN00bs]

Wow that's depressing, after waiting 5 years for a Halo 4 they implement no ranking system. And I was actually half looking forward to buying the game, guess not now.

They confirmed there isn't going to be one? Link?

 

[Kibbles]

So here's the short vid, stay away if you consider microsoft, h4 and 343's logos packed with some cool ransitions spoiler material.
No campaign spoilers inside, he told me he might be uploading more vids from some maps soon (he says he also took some pics).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e31FjkdIPHc&feature=plcp

Worst leaked video ever. Barnyard leak had more material

edit: And then he uploads a video on Haven. ffs.

 

[Talents]

They confirmed there isn't going to be one? Link?

Read the new bulletin, it's basically an exp progression like Reach.

http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx

Hopefully that's not the ranking system and they've yet to announce it.

 

[dmg04]

Read the new bulletin.

Read it. Didn't see anything boldly stating that there would be no competitive "rank"

They really only showed the 'Player Investment System', AKA goals achievements and challenges that will keep players like me jumping through hoops to earn virtual monies and dress up items.

Fingers crossed they'll have an Arena v2 or something better.

 

[nillapuddin]

please stop spoiling the minds of those who are lttp

Here I'll move it down here.


Frank on skill based ranking system

Starting at 42:20 and ends at 43:20, listen to what Frank says.

props to pop

be

Spoiler

FUCKING

patient

Wow that's depressing, after waiting 5 years for a Halo 4 they implement no ranking system. And I was actually half looking forward to buying the game, guess not now.

OMG YOU ALWAYS SAY THE SAME THING STFU STOP COMPLAINING!!11!!oNe!

 

[zap]

Wow that's depressing, after waiting 5 years for a Halo 4 they implement no ranking system. And I was actually half looking forward to buying the game, guess not now.

Read the new bulletin, it's basically an exp progression like Reach.

http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx

Hopefully that's not the ranking system and they've yet to announce it.

Also posts like these!!

 

[Sikamikanico]

Finally caught up on the thread...stupid real life keeping me busy.

I'm a little depressed by the Forge reveal videos...I was expecting so much more - that feels somewhat weird to say, I certainly don't feel entitled to more, but I was hoping some lessons would have been learned from the previous Forge iterations. While I can visualise some interesting areas to create maps, I'm a little concerned that the lack of "blank canvas' areas is going to stifle creativity.

Still, rest of the game looks sweet. Doubt I will bother as much with Forge this time around anyway.

 

[Talents]

Also posts like these!!

I really don't get what you're on about.

 

[xxjuicesxx]

Taken from the Bulletin

"To rank up, you need to earn XP. You earn XP by:"


RANKING SYSTEM. If this wasn't they wouldn't have used the word RANK.

 

[Shadders]

Taken from the Bulletin

"To rank up, you need to earn XP. You earn XP by:"


RANKING SYSTEM. If this wasn't they wouldn't have used the word RANK.

No. In Halo 3 your rank was always the military name - Captain, Lieutenant or whatever. The number was your "Skill" or "Skill rank". I wouldn't read anything into their terminology here.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Taken from the Bulletin

"To rank up, you need to earn XP. You earn XP by:"


RANKING SYSTEM. If this wasn't they wouldn't have used the word RANK.

Could be 2 tier structure, XP system similar to Reach and a Secondary competitive system.

But i would not hold your breath

 

[Gabotron ES]

Skill based ranks went the invasion route, not that I care about it since I'll be playing the shit out of the game, it's ok guys.

 

[HiredN00bs]

Read the new bulletin, it's basically an exp progression like Reach.

http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx

Hopefully that's not the ranking system and they've yet to announce it.

Of course there's an XP system, we've known that for months. The bulletin neither affirmed nor denied anything about a visible skill ranking system, and Frank implied that we'd hear something about that at a later time.

 

[Barrow Roll]

Wow that's depressing, after waiting 5 years for a Halo 4 they implement no ranking system. And I was actually half looking forward to buying the game, guess not now.

Cool beans. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.

 

[Nando13]

props to pop

be

Spoiler

FUCKING

patient

But I want it now!

 

[Tha Robbertster]

Skill based ranks went the invasion route, not that I care about it since I'll be playing the shit out of the game, it's ok guys.

Can't you ask if the leak guy knows anything about a skill based ranking system?

 

[Moa]

Read the new bulletin, it's basically an exp progression like Reach.

http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2012/10/10/The-Halo-Bulletin-101012-.aspx

Hopefully that's not the ranking system and they've yet to announce it.

Frankie said back at Eurogamer that we'd learn of a ranked ranking system before launch.

 

[Der Flatulator]

Frankie said back at Eurogamer that we'd learn of a ranked ranking system before launch.

That is a ranking system and now is before launch.

 

[Moa]

That is a ranking system and now is before launch.

When I say ranked ranking system, I mean skill-based, if I recall, he specifically said skill-based.

 

[FyreWulff]

Now that Waypoint is back up, my rough estimate on the size of the round central structure on Impact:

 

[Shadders]

When I say ranked ranking system, I mean skill-based, if I recall, he specifically said skill-based.

I asked him directly:

Me: So what can you tell me about the Halo 4 ranking system?

FO: What ranking system?

Me: Not the Exp based Spartan Ranks, a skill based system?

FO: That's not something we're talking about at the moment, we'll have more on that closer to launch.

It does imply that there's more to come.

EDIT: As a minimum I'd think we'd get something akin to Arena which periodically places us in divisions.

 

[Moa]

I asked him directly:



It does imply that there's more to come.

That sums that up then.
Did you rub his head?

 

[Shadders]

That sums that up then.
Did you rub his head?

I didn't, I felt a handshake was more appropriate for a first meet. Next time we can move on to head stroking.