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Halo: Reach Beta Thread
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2 Minutes Turkish
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GhaleonEB said:
Spartan vs Spartan is fine.
There's a CLEAR difference. One team is Red, the other is Blue.
With Elites, one team is Dark Blue, the other is Dark Purple. It's pretty fucking dumb the more you think about it.
thunker 9000
Member
Looking at them again, I agree. I cant even imagine how it would look on someones badly color calibrated TV.2 Minutes Turkish said:
If they don't change the texture of the elites, maybe just change the reticule to green when you are targeting a friendly. Like in campaign.
Edit: Good Stuff, ManCannon.
Prophet Steve
Member
Sorry, some sort of sarcasm. Almost have no problems with Reach which still haven't been told.ManCannon said:
Mentioning it, does loading screenshots also take so long with other people? I believe it takes a lot longer then in Halo 3.
Anyone else seen someone use armor lock without entering the lock animation? Couple games ago I saw some guy standing there before his shields blew out and he entered the lock. He never had to "charge up" or exit the animation.
I've also had a couple grenades "break" my lock, but I think that's due to lag. One second I'm in armor lock, the next I'm not. It's weird and annoying, but I don't know if it's a glitch or the consequence of a bad connection.
I've also had a couple grenades "break" my lock, but I think that's due to lag. One second I'm in armor lock, the next I'm not. It's weird and annoying, but I don't know if it's a glitch or the consequence of a bad connection.
Squall ASF
Member
Voltron64 said:
Voltron, where the heck is that avatar from? :lol
Can't wait for Invasion! 6 on 6 baby! For some reason I keep thinking of the Battle of Helms Deep when I imagine a bunch of superior killing Elites rushing up some Spartan defended base
2 Minutes Turkish
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ManCannon said:
What bug?
This makes it sound like you guys won't be fixing the actual COLOUR of the Red (Dark Purple) Elites.
I haven't noticed a bug, I've just seen that the colours of the two teams are FAR too similar.
The Librarian
Banned
Jump height definitely needs to be increased.
Diablohead
Member
Bit of a naff evening in the arena for me, seems the trueskill is doing it's job so I am getting tougher games now, 1592 overall for me tonight, too tired to attempt to raise it.
I have noticed with the outdoor map that people use jetpacks to hide behind some high points and then nibble at you as you run past, or camp there with the energy rifle. Good idea but damn annoying for us below :lol I think more people are starting to use jetpacks correctly now, I ever get pistol'd from the air which makes it hard for me to fight back once I spot them.
I have noticed with the outdoor map that people use jetpacks to hide behind some high points and then nibble at you as you run past, or camp there with the energy rifle. Good idea but damn annoying for us below :lol I think more people are starting to use jetpacks correctly now, I ever get pistol'd from the air which makes it hard for me to fight back once I spot them.
thunker 9000
Member
Someone could have logged a bug about the color of the elite's texture.2 Minutes Turkish said:
Thats the bug, most likely.
NullPointer
Member
Short version: Fan favorite Shadowrun gets a game released on the Xbox 360. Multiplayer Deathmatch only. Vista only on PC. Shitstorm ensues because the game has fuck-all to do with the license and isn't what any original Shadowrun fans would have ever wanted. (We wanted an RPG, or something that had actual, I dunno, Shadow Runs in it. Go figure.)Kholdstare said:
Turned out the game was pretty damn good though, just not in a "Shadowrun" sense. No campaign, goofy art style, and limited maps also doomed it because MS priced it at the full $60. Oh, and for good measure the studio that made it was shut down upon release.
Basically a clusterfuck of epic proportions. But now it looks like some of the beloved combat mechanics (or the philosophy behind them) from that game have worked themselves into the Halo sandbox as a way to mix things up with Reach. And you're now seeing a similar reaction from long time players.
What have you done to my Halo? ie. What have you done to my Shadowrun?
This would be totally fuckign sweet. Keep RvB for Spartans, have Elites be PvG or YvV.Raide said:
Does anyone even know how big of a difference it makes? I would have never known if Urk had not told us.Dirtbag said:
I really don't see anybody successfully crouch shooting a moveing target while engaged in a firefight. Crouching seems like it would only help with long range sniping with DMR/Nerfle (damn you Ghaleon).
sorry Letters, I messed up your arrows :lol
Played the beta with my friend online for about 6 hours.
Um.
Swordbase was never fun. Powerhouse was an uphill battle at first, but got pretty enjoyable once I knew where everything was. Doesn't hold a candle to High Ground though
Assault Rifle feels pretty weird.
DMR is a terrible, terrible Battle Rifle substitute.
Needler got busted.
I'm sure I saw my rocket glide across the floor.
Grenade launcher is pretty fun, actually.
Plasma Rifle, is actually worth using -- one of the few improvements.
Focus Rifle is bleh.
Melee system, my god, what is going on.
Grenades are faaaaaaar too strong.
Spawns were messed up in the games I played.
Jumping and Speed feels weird, didn't feel like I was in control as much as I usually feel in Halo.
Pistol, didn't enjoy using it, though had to resort to killing people with it since most everything else felt out of control -- which was pretty hard anyway since I couldn't see the reticle most of the time.
Armor abilities are pretty neat, except for camojammo, gets pretty tedious at times.
Overall, most of the weapons felt pretty weak. I didn't enjoy much really, disappointed as a whole since I was on the verge of having an aneurysm before we started playing out of sheer excitement. It doesn't feel like the Halo I loved, anything at all like it really.
Um.
Swordbase was never fun. Powerhouse was an uphill battle at first, but got pretty enjoyable once I knew where everything was. Doesn't hold a candle to High Ground though
Assault Rifle feels pretty weird.
DMR is a terrible, terrible Battle Rifle substitute.
Needler got busted.
I'm sure I saw my rocket glide across the floor.
Grenade launcher is pretty fun, actually.
Plasma Rifle, is actually worth using -- one of the few improvements.
Focus Rifle is bleh.
Melee system, my god, what is going on.
Grenades are faaaaaaar too strong.
Spawns were messed up in the games I played.
Jumping and Speed feels weird, didn't feel like I was in control as much as I usually feel in Halo.
Pistol, didn't enjoy using it, though had to resort to killing people with it since most everything else felt out of control -- which was pretty hard anyway since I couldn't see the reticle most of the time.
Armor abilities are pretty neat, except for camojammo, gets pretty tedious at times.
Overall, most of the weapons felt pretty weak. I didn't enjoy much really, disappointed as a whole since I was on the verge of having an aneurysm before we started playing out of sheer excitement. It doesn't feel like the Halo I loved, anything at all like it really.
UltimaPooh
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RefigeKru said:
Play more. A lot of the Halo vets have been retconning their hate.
I personally loved it from the get go.
Kholdstare
Member
Letters said:
I can only think of one area where this is really an issue, and that's at the sloped ramp into the bottom of the pro pipe base. You can't jump on the ramp unless it's the very corner where the slow is just low enough. This thing drives me nuts, but that's the only thing that bothers me.
NullPointer said:
That's reasonable. I sort of knew what you were hinting at but I wasn't quite sure which part of the Shadowrun 360 vs PnP/Genesis game you were going to reference. I didn't want to get into one of those discussions again.
I see the humour in that logic though.
Diablohead
Member
I think today was the first day that I actually got pissed off a little bit with the blooming of weapons, you know those moments where you can't keep your shot speeds low enough and end up spraying the wall behind the enemy. Also the DMR on the current two maps can be real cramped to use it well so I can't wait for that big-ass assault map we get on the 7th, then I can use it and test it out better.
The competition is improving somewhat online, people are learning tricks and how to use each weapon well, damn that hammer.
The competition is improving somewhat online, people are learning tricks and how to use each weapon well, damn that hammer.
@ RefigeKru
You seem to have all the same issues that many players have had with Reach. They also happen to be the same issues people have until they learn the new stuff, adjust to the weapons, and find out it is actually awesome. Not without its issues but awesome never the less.
You seem to have all the same issues that many players have had with Reach. They also happen to be the same issues people have until they learn the new stuff, adjust to the weapons, and find out it is actually awesome. Not without its issues but awesome never the less.
Halo was in desperate need of change, and change is what it got; and it's better for it. To be honest, if it were released tomorrow without a single tweak or update, I'd be happy. Sure there are a few bits here and there that could use rework (and to be honest, I'm afraid that Bungie will listen to some of you and go overboard, oh well), but right now, Reach is incredible.
Almost every single proposed change would have Reach slip backwards towards Halo 3, and that would be a darn shame.
Almost every single proposed change would have Reach slip backwards towards Halo 3, and that would be a darn shame.
So now I have to crouch if I want a consistent spread... for fuck's sake.
Did Bungie outsource Reach to Teyarch?
Did Bungie outsource Reach to Teyarch?
Yup, and the more you play the more you learn the playstyle required to excel in Reach is an even greater divergence from what made the rest of the franchise fun.RefigeKru said:
What's with people not knowing how to play Oddball FFA?
Dude is just sitting in a building racking up his score, and everyone runs around outside the building hammering/ shooting each other.
If I see a dude going after the Ball-Man, I just weaken his shields and let him do the dirty work for me. Then he's ripe for killing, and the ball is mine (until I get naded 5 seconds later)
Also, what's with people not knowing how to use Jetpacks? Be less like a flying Rambo, and more like Boba Fett. Use it to confuse your opponent and for quick escapes. I'm at the point where I can get to power weapons almost as quickly as Sprinters, by using controlled bursts of the throttle.
Dude is just sitting in a building racking up his score, and everyone runs around outside the building hammering/ shooting each other.
If I see a dude going after the Ball-Man, I just weaken his shields and let him do the dirty work for me. Then he's ripe for killing, and the ball is mine (until I get naded 5 seconds later)
Also, what's with people not knowing how to use Jetpacks? Be less like a flying Rambo, and more like Boba Fett. Use it to confuse your opponent and for quick escapes. I'm at the point where I can get to power weapons almost as quickly as Sprinters, by using controlled bursts of the throttle.
The Librarian
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Edit: Read his post incorrectly.
Squall ASF
Member
Sill4 said:
That's officially how FFA oddball has been played since...ALWAYS. Everyone has ADHD times ten and can't resist hunting everyone around them rather than stop the guy that already has 2 minutes of time on everyone. Was no different in Halo 2 and 3.
Kholdstare
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EazyB said:
Bursting seems to work fine for me.
Shake Appeal
Member
From trying it briefly with the pistol, it didn't seem to reduce the bloom in the slightest.FourDoor said:
lol, kill teamate and opponent with headshots for a double kill. Fail.
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=324101
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=324101
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holy shit oddball is an annoying mode. I think there's a glitch somewhere because it just would not stfu. Even when nobody was near the damn thing.
holy shit oddball is an annoying mode. I think there's a glitch somewhere because it just would not stfu. Even when nobody was near the damn thing.
Hydranockz
Member
Agree with your disagreement.Falagard said:
Shake Appeal
Member
Already fixed.D4Danger said:
thunker 9000
Member
I don't get the hate. Reach feels like a real step forward for the franchise. Not a pseudo rehash of previous games.
I cant wait for retail.
I cant wait for retail.
I actually made a thread on b.net about this issue. We have come to the conclusion that Green vs Purple would be a good idea, ala invasion.2 Minutes Turkish said:
http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=43810671&viewreplies=true#end
Pretty sure it can be spelled either way.Falagard said:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reticle
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reticule