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Halo: Reach Beta Thread
- Thread starter GhaleonEB
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Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
Yeah, I'll be using the Flaming Helmet all the time. It's attached to the Noble 6 helmet (which is win), I won't be using the Active Camo AA that much and using Armor Lock while having your head on fire is too good to pass up. 
I'm agnostic about the DLC armor.
I tend to get really into unlockables, and I value in-game stuff I've saved up for or otherwise earned. So I'm probably more likely to be rocking some weird combination of stuff that I unlocked via credits than to be wearing flaming armor that I got from a DLC code. I can remember three or four other games I've bought that had premium DLC with the LE's or as pre-order bonuses, and I gave all of those codes away; they're just not something I value. Which is what's making the Legendary set hard for met to pick up: it's another $70 for a statue. A good looking one, but I'm not sure it's worth $70, since that's the only other differentiator from the middle package.
I tend to get really into unlockables, and I value in-game stuff I've saved up for or otherwise earned. So I'm probably more likely to be rocking some weird combination of stuff that I unlocked via credits than to be wearing flaming armor that I got from a DLC code. I can remember three or four other games I've bought that had premium DLC with the LE's or as pre-order bonuses, and I gave all of those codes away; they're just not something I value. Which is what's making the Legendary set hard for met to pick up: it's another $70 for a statue. A good looking one, but I'm not sure it's worth $70, since that's the only other differentiator from the middle package.
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25773Plywood said:
You probably bought the Forza 3/Halo 3: ODST bundle. And yes, you can use that copy of Halo 3: ODST to access the Halo: Reach Beta that begins on May 3rd. You will be able to download the Halo: Reach Beta by accessing the Extras Menu in the Halo 3: ODST title screen.xray49er said:
bobs...onGaf
Member
xray49er said:
Hey, nice purchase
Are you sure you didnt mean it was Halo ODST in the package deal? Im guessing you got ODST but of course I may be wrong. Have you got the game already, or are they going to send it to you as soon as its out? If you have it already, its ODST.
If so the beta comes on the story mode disk of ODST.
Wow, how many times did I say ODST in one single post :lol
Vinterbird
Member
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
GhaleonEB said:
This. Armor coming with the Legendary Edition just doesn't interest me because I didn't earn it, I bought it.
I am all about unlockables, really going to get sucked into MP because of it.
The Librarian
Banned
Vinterbird said:
ZayneH said:
Let's be battle bros!
Letters said:
This is the last Halo game I'll probably buy. And I have no limited or legendary editions of the other halos so after selling a liver ( I really hope that's the one you have 2 of) I ordered the LE
Speaking of jerk kids. I really hope those search filters work as well as they say it does. It'll make the game much less annoying
timetokill
Banned
Things I'd like to know/see:
- Is there going to be Halo 2 style proximity voice?
- It would be cool to do a special jetpack-to-jetpack assassination... like the one guy grabs the victim in mid-air and dive-bombs the victim into the ground, while the assassin pulls up at the last second :lol
- I too would be a little sad to see the bubble shield go but it makes sense when the armor lock is around. The best thing about the bubble (or regen) to me was when you saved your teammate with it... they'd be near death and then "pop!" a bubble would be protecting them
- Using a jetpack to hijack a flying vehicle = awesome
- Is there going to be any changes to the method of getting a player-made forge map into the playlists? Come to think of it I'm not sure how it happens now!
- Is there going to be Halo 2 style proximity voice?
- It would be cool to do a special jetpack-to-jetpack assassination... like the one guy grabs the victim in mid-air and dive-bombs the victim into the ground, while the assassin pulls up at the last second :lol
- I too would be a little sad to see the bubble shield go but it makes sense when the armor lock is around. The best thing about the bubble (or regen) to me was when you saved your teammate with it... they'd be near death and then "pop!" a bubble would be protecting them
- Using a jetpack to hijack a flying vehicle = awesome
- Is there going to be any changes to the method of getting a player-made forge map into the playlists? Come to think of it I'm not sure how it happens now!
holy crapVinterbird said:
:lol
timetokill said:
To the bold, download this: http://downloads.bungie.net/videos/onthewingsoflove.mov
Jacking vehicles via jet packs is something I never thought of, but is almost certainly in. It didn't occur to me, but jet packs are a great way to level the playing field against the team that has Banshees/Falcons.
dslgunstar
Banned
I just realized that this beta is going to really get in the way of me playing Red Dead Redemption next month....
....maybe I should just quit my job...for awhile.
Can you do that?
....maybe I should just quit my job...for awhile.
Can you do that?
The Lamonster
Member
Would like to know this as well.timetokill said:
I also want to get rid of the ridiculously annoying timed Postgame Lobby and go back to the Halo 2 style of stay and talk trash for as long as you want.
SnakeSlashRO
Banned
Vinterbird said:
Legendary :lol :lol :lol :lol
The Lamonster
Member
Yep. If Amazon won't honor those $60 Legendaries, I'm going with standard.Proven said:
Which is very odd for me, but I have no interest in a special edition if it has no making-of or soundtrack or worthwhile digital goodies.
Apologies if this was posted - I saw it on HBO earlier and just now read through it.
IGN interview with Chris Carney. Good stuff all around, but it ends on this note:
IGN interview with Chris Carney. Good stuff all around, but it ends on this note:
:eek
CrazedArabMan
Member
MagniHarvald said:
You and your weird European date stuff.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
timetokill said:
This. We know they have some plans worked out for mid-air assassinations but one like this would be cool. I also would love to see one where a guy goes to take off with a jetpack and a guy on the ground just grabs him by the neck and slams him down.
Oh god, the options for assassinations are endless. Its going to be awesome..
timetokill
Banned
GhaleonEB said:
:lol :lol Awesome, thanks for that link.
Yeah, I can't think of a reason why you wouldn't be able to hijack via jetpack since I'm pretty sure it's just a radius check to see if you're able to perform the action. I was just thinking about how awesome it is to jack one currently, and how great it will be to hijack one in mid-air and watch the former pilot fall to his doom :lol
The Lamonster said:
This would be good as well... it may help people in partying up, and it could also (hopefully) cut down on the number of people who just leave their system running in order to "delevel" their character. So annoying, I run into these guys like every day in Halo 3 nowadays
BladedExpert
Member
GhaleonEB said:
I do like crazy stuff... I'm intrigued!
xray49er
Member
Thanks for all the responses. Yeah I got the elite bundle with forza 3 and halo odst with a 50 dollar gift card from bestbuy. It was a sweet deal so I guess I'll see you guys in the beta. If anybody wants to give me some tips or play my gamertag is XRAY49ER. Thanks for the quick response
timetokill
Banned
Gui_PT said:
:lol only a matter of time
timetokill
Banned
EazyB said:
Mental. Institution.
Not a Jellyfish
but I am a sheep
timetokill said:
:lol Keep it coming, still great to me.
Letters said:
Ditto. If Amazon does honor the $60 deal, then I'll probably buy a regular copy at Walmart at midnight and then sell it when the Legendary arrived.
GhaleonEB said:
This is not fair. I'm already far too hyped for this game. It already has more than I could ask for in a single game. And there's still "crazy" stuff they haven't talked about? Too awesome.
The Librarian
Banned
Sai-kun said:
Things are looking slightly positive, people have been calling/emailing customer support about it, and have been all told that they will be charged just the 60 dollars on release, and that the order won't get canceled, unless having ordered multiple copies of it, or if orders exceed stock. Of course, this could all go to hell in an instant if someone from amazon management just feels like canceling them, without caring about what CS told people.Oozer3993 said:
The Librarian
Banned
GhaleonEB said:
Does that mean we'll be able to unlock armor sets for the Elites in the Beta?
abacab driver
Banned
Sai-kun said:
That is so good! :lol
bobs...onGaf
Member
neoism said:I sure hope not.
Depends how its done really, but this really is the perfect testing period. If theyre not sure about the strength of something and potentially want to push it, seeing how millions of people react to it in a limited time beta isnt going to hurt in the long run.
I would also love to feel like a god with pre-nerfed weapons
for a limited time only
Oh yeah to the guy that made the podcast into, try Audacity, im sure I saw a function which somehow magically increases the volume of a sound. It's easy to use but has a bunch of features so there will probably be a way to make it work for your podcast!