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kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Oh god. I didn't even think about the possibility of a future patch breaking this one. *prays to stinkles for mercy*
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Is this really a serious question?
Princess Carl
Member
There isn't. Incoming corporate shills telling you that's not important.
Right on cue.
Put me in the group that MM times seem worse than before.
I never did have much problem finding matches before. Maybe they made it better for the vast majority of people that were experiencing long wait times, while making it worse for the few who it worked pretty well for.
That dedi goodness is undeniable though.
I never did have much problem finding matches before. Maybe they made it better for the vast majority of people that were experiencing long wait times, while making it worse for the few who it worked pretty well for.
That dedi goodness is undeniable though.
I'm not saying emblems aren't important. But saying that the lack of them completely negates the point of partying up is just plain silly. For one emblems aren't the only way to tell who is who.
Also lol at "corporate shill" accusations.
Did you hard reset your Xbox?
Doug Heffernan
Member
Excellent, gonna try out some BTB later.
In the context of this discussion, there's a serious difference between functional matchmaking and a superficial flourish like custom emblems. Everyone with interest in the game would want emblems to be implemented as designed, but some perspective about the types of issues the multiplayer has had from release makes it look like a petty, almost laughable line to draw in the sand.
Also, you can't be serious about the shill thing.
Foolishfellow
Banned
I'm glad that matchmaking seems to be a bit more stable, but the thread title still pisses me off. I know I'm beating a dead horse, but matchmaking stability is just the tip of the iceberg and it took them 112 days to make marginal improvements to that.
then stop beating the dead horse
Except, In Halo 2 Classic, the game that this collection was supposed to celebrate, the only way to tell who is who in a team game is to have your reticle on them while they are alive. Red Xs tell you nothing (because you just get an icon under it), the icon locations in your peripheral tell you nothing (because they are all the same). So unless your plan is to play multiplayer while aiming directly at your teammates the entire time, then no, there really is no other way to tell who is who.
Edit: Also, for whatever reason, the service tags in Halo 3 don't work for me. No matter what I enter for a tag, my Halo 3 service tag is totally random and changes every game I play.
I'll give it a shot.
There will be some never satisfied due to the nature of "you can't please everyone, all of the time." If 343 commits to working on the MCC issues brought up by the community, they will never be done. Never.
If you're planning on partying up just use a mic then.
Lack of emblems doesn't ruin party play.
Give it up. People are going to be happy with these results. There is no need to rain on everyone's excitement because you have some vendetta against the game.
maneil99
Member
Because it was under BF4 in top played, so xbox live was keeping track not 343
Had to switch it off, there's been a severe lack of dedi's for me tonight compared to earlier this afternoon. Much improved but there's still a ways to go.
Edit: Here's a video of the sniper shot through the rock from my earlier post: https://xboxdvr.com/Sordid Sentinel/a3824ef7-52e0-4591-9437-9df73658bbac
Edit: Here's a video of the sniper shot through the rock from my earlier post: https://xboxdvr.com/Sordid Sentinel/a3824ef7-52e0-4591-9437-9df73658bbac
xplicitone
Member
nvmnd.
Maybe it'll be worth another try now.
Maybe it'll be worth another try now.
Garrett 2U
Member
Can't wait to try it.
Emblems didn't show up properly anyways, they just showed the same emblem for each player.
It would be nice if they were able to add all the new emblem combinations into the older games so your personalized emblem shows up outside of just Halo 2 Anniversary
Emblems didn't show up properly anyways, they just showed the same emblem for each player.
It would be nice if they were able to add all the new emblem combinations into the older games so your personalized emblem shows up outside of just Halo 2 Anniversary
The Lamonster
Member
So everyone is supposed to constantly call out their location during a match?
Emblems are crucial to playing with friends. Why would I want some Joe Blow as my gunner when my best friend forever could be back there? If we can't even do that, then what the hell is the point of partying up to play Halo together online?
We're talking about a technology that was mainstream by 2004 and 343 can't even get it right in 2015 after years of development and five months of post-launch development.
Seriously just count me out. You're welcome for the free $60, Microsoft. I'll be playing Destiny. Aliens Colonial Marines was less broken than this...AT LAUNCH!
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Umm, I'd say matchmaking stability is actually the vast bulk of the iceberg. And it's pretty good now! I stand by my thread title.
Keep going. I think there are still people out there who seem to be ok with the patch.
Wow man, thanks, I never thought of using a mic.
*headdesk*
Not being able to identify players on the battlefield when playing in a party where those players may have specific roles or skillsets is a major problem. I know, Ive played MCC and it's a problem. Does it "ruin" party play? Arguably at higher levels, as it slows the information pipeline.
No, because you don't need to know where your friends are at every single moment of a match. If you can't figure out whether the guy on your turret is your friend or not using a mic then you have some serious communication problems.
Sure, if you don't have a mic (and you should do because every X1 came with a mic) it might be annoying however it's not that difficult to glance at their name.
I seriously can't believe someone is actually giving up on the game because of broken emblems.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I'm confused. Do all the games have this issue? I've never noticed it, but I also just got the game again after getting a refund in December.
Glad to see you're still alive and well, Seph.
*Waves*
This made me realize i haven't checked into HaloGAF in a while. MCC hurt me real bad
MAX PAYMENT
Member
Even the most basic levels of communication would let you know where your buddies are.
Communication which can't relay the information near as fast as scanning your screen and identifying a unique icon- which is why they were used in the first place.
I'm pretty sure the folks who paid $59.99 for this (and didn't get a refund) might have an issue with that.
Nope- Just Halo 2 Classic. 3 has service tags, so you can ignore the uniform icons and use that as identification. I'm not sure about 4, as I don't play it (and won't, if I'm lucky) and 2A the emblems do work.
How would that be an apology to the people who already bought the game?
Altered Juice
Member
Assuming 343 didn't mess that up too lol.
Master Yoshi
Member
a middle finger to those that actually bought the game.
I'll take a middle finger, gladly.
Yep, just want the community to last. Needs a shot in the arm.
Was this due to a person quitting?
Got a match or two, was a little jarring to go from halo 2 sp looking all beautiful to the mp maps that look dated.
It's been like a decade since I played halo, other games have spoiled me, I think after all this time I'm perfectly content with just the campaign modes (wish there was matchmaking for Co op story)
It's been like a decade since I played halo, other games have spoiled me, I think after all this time I'm perfectly content with just the campaign modes (wish there was matchmaking for Co op story)
Diablohead
Member
Have a little time to play tonight so currently sitting in the rumble pit playlist, it's been 5 minutes now and nothing is happening.
Either it's not finding people or no one is playing this playlist.
This is still a thing? i've lost the mood for playing halo for now since it's late.
Either it's not finding people or no one is playing this playlist.
This is still a thing? i've lost the mood for playing halo for now since it's late.
That is very likely due to a person quitting out before the game began.
I do not think so. The game had 5 players on one team and 4 on the other total with 9 gamertags listed. Not a 5 v 5, where a person quit in the beginning, and it was a 5 v 4.
SpiceMelange
Member
Games always ends in stomp or one team mass quitting....
StriKeVillain
Banned
My BTB times have been poor too. I'm seeing something north of 5 minutes for each matched game.
It probably is due to the low amount of folks playing it. Sad state Halo is in. :-(