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Halo |OT 23| Thruster is Love, Thruster is Life
- Thread starter VisceralBowl
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Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Host check thingy appears to work. You can also change lobby privacy there and invite friends too. Didn't even know that was there. Currently worked for the two lobbies I've been put in for MCC H4 playlist.
The Henery
Member
Party lead in customs doesn't necessarily mean host. Are we sure it isn't showing a provisional 'party leader' in a random MM match, this being MCC an all? What does it show when a match is on dedicated servers?
RowdyReverb
Member
They're probably afraid of someone figuring out a way to use the information for network manipulation or other such trickery. Not so much the server/region, but host identification
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
This was matchmaking as a solo. Game 1 showed my GT as session leader then game 2 showed some other player's GT as the session leader, who was in the second game. Here's the vids:
Me as session leader-
http://xboxclips.com/Ozzy+Onya+A2Z/543b021e-2ded-4993-8760-260a40a75237
Matched player as session leader-
http://xboxclips.com/Ozzy+Onya+A2Z/aa1412b9-ba39-4f5f-9210-3501b926f512
It even shows their party as closed. As for dedis I have no idea mate. I imagine this system will change with the new updates anyhow.
Anyone that knows to cheat will have simple network traffic monitoring for server or client host IP addresses in a flash. They can't hide that stuff regardless.
The Jackdog
Member
I never thought Id go from being so pumped to play with thousands of people through all 4 halo games to wondering if when its fixed if there will be anyone left to play with.
This game is gonna need some games with gold/deals with gold discounts REAL soon to get people back on board.
Watch them discount it in like august/september just to get people hyped for h5
This game is gonna need some games with gold/deals with gold discounts REAL soon to get people back on board.
Watch them discount it in like august/september just to get people hyped for h5
looking forward to this. a great deal actually. hope its meaty with lots of stats, honest with what went wrong or needs attention, and teases things to come.
also, new footage.
thats not asking to much is it?
Discount won't move the population. I say give it away for free with Games with Gold.
People that bought the game get ODST as free DLC.
People that get MCC with Games with Gold can purchase ODST for $5.
Andrew Ryan
Banned
I have an Xbox One now and I've read HaloMCC is still a broken mess 3 months after release, what in the hell
I figured by now it would be safe to jump in, hopefully by Halo 5 release they get this game functioning
I'll be one of those people waiting for a heavy discount or games with gold.
I figured by now it would be safe to jump in, hopefully by Halo 5 release they get this game functioning
I'll be one of those people waiting for a heavy discount or games with gold.
AFAIK in the MCC, party lead will always have host in customs. At least, as of a month or so ago, the last time we played customs.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
I think I posted this in another thread, but if I were in 343's position, I would release the Halo Multiplayer Suite as a GWG separate download once they have finally fixed the game.
People could but the full MCC suit for a discounted rate, or just play the multiplayer for free, forever.
I really hope they do this - would give the game such a population boost.
People could but the full MCC suit for a discounted rate, or just play the multiplayer for free, forever.
I really hope they do this - would give the game such a population boost.
link1201
Member
Holding.
Andrew Ryan
Banned
That idea makes too much sense, but I doubt they'd do that as they're all too happy with the unsuspecting customer walking into a store a casually spending $60 on the game
This Josh Holmes blog for Halo 5 lessons learned better be good.
I have a feeling though that the changes or data learned isn't going to reflect what us core Halo players want out of Halo 5.
With the Halo 5 feedback surveys emailed out...the questions were so specific...I can't help but have a glimmer of hope they're genuinely going to listen to the feedback via those surveys....because the answers are going to be there in pure black and white...so to me, if the surveys show a strong push for NO SPRINT...I will be disappointed if they completely ignore it and force sprint upon us.
Toggling sprint will help for custom games...but for matchmaking...it's going to be a nightmare...I mean, we already have too many community splits with things in Halo...this will only add fuel to the fire.
I have a feeling though that the changes or data learned isn't going to reflect what us core Halo players want out of Halo 5.
- Sprint will probably remain in the game...hoping for toggle
- Aiming down the sights will probably remain in the game...probably will not get a toggle for classic zoom
- Full-auto weapons with smart scope will probably get slight adjustments, but I think the smart scope buff bonus is going to stay with them
- Time to kill better not be nerfed...if anything, I'd rather see an increase, meaning kill FASTER
- Default starting weapons...I'm really hoping they do AR/BR starts across the board...god help us if they say AR/Pistol is the default
With the Halo 5 feedback surveys emailed out...the questions were so specific...I can't help but have a glimmer of hope they're genuinely going to listen to the feedback via those surveys....because the answers are going to be there in pure black and white...so to me, if the surveys show a strong push for NO SPRINT...I will be disappointed if they completely ignore it and force sprint upon us.
Toggling sprint will help for custom games...but for matchmaking...it's going to be a nightmare...I mean, we already have too many community splits with things in Halo...this will only add fuel to the fire.
They are not removing sprint. They are not redesigning all of the maps.
If the make it a toggle though, it can easily be negated with faster player movement speed.
EDIT: I wonder what the speed was for sprint? If we were to use 100% player movement speed as the base...what percent increase does sprint actually provide?
Computer
Member
Funny read cross posting from teambeyond http://thefriendlyassassin.com/archives/653
The Frankie post is fake but the shinobi comment is very interesting.
The Frankie post is fake but the shinobi comment is very interesting.
Welfare
Member
If 343 can add in a toggle for Sprint, um. Hmm.
I might say good job? This is a strange feeling.
That could've been fake as well.
I might say good job? This is a strange feeling.
That could've been fake as well.
SaganIsGOAT
Junior Member
I am gonna go out on a limb and say since that Frankie post is beyond fake the tweets are too. All evidence deleted should have told you it's fake enough.
Probably 125%
So...if we were to know what sprint speed is...and if we consider that too fast...why not do something like this:
If base speed is 100%
Sprint makes it 125%
Make base speed 115% to 120%? This will make for a fast player movement speed, plus the trusters will still allow for large gap jumps...especially with clamber in effect.
I wouldn't mind it personally.
The Jackdog
Member
Seems all fake
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
Yeah...but I think they need to weigh up what's worth more - goodwill or a few more sales on an already "broken" game.
I'm putting the chance of multiple meltdowns at 76%.
It's going to be 50/50. It's either going to be celebrated, or loathed.
Rages will spew across the internet once this blog hits...if it's not game-changing.
Yeah. Go out in a blaze of glory by doubling down on sprint, ADS, thruster, and clamber. Make every gun a one shot kill. GOTY for sure. Printing money.
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
*puts on flame suit*
I enjoyed the Halo 5 beta, and don't want to change anything aside from up the base walking speed a smidge and some weapon balance tweaks.
Come at me bros.
Played a few games of MCC last night...man it felt so fecking slow.
And believe, I'm a purist Halo nerd.
Halo 5 beta was good. I want more.
I enjoyed the Halo 5 beta, and don't want to change anything aside from up the base walking speed a smidge and some weapon balance tweaks.
Come at me bros.
Played a few games of MCC last night...man it felt so fecking slow.
And believe, I'm a purist Halo nerd.
Halo 5 beta was good. I want more.
Computer
Member
I will walk into the flames by your side. Feels like Halo or not it was fun.
Ooh, watch out. Some people here don't like it when you disagree with them. They'll get angry and try to insult you over the Internet
I agree though, 5's beta was fantastic. Regardless of how different it was to classic Halo, I thought it was extremely fun.
Oh no one in particular...
SaganIsGOAT
Junior Member
What do you mean, "some people"???
No need. I was pleasantly surprised that a noticeable majority of regular posters on here lauded Halo 5 or a the very least seemed to be of the "with a few tweaks this game piques at greatness" mindset.
It was the most Halo fun I've had in a long while, I'd have to go back to the early days of Reach to remember a time where I was so enthralled with Halo and constantly had to fight that "just one more game" urge. Halo 5 is definitely a marked improvement of Halo 4 to be sure.
Poker Face
Member
Shinobi's tweet is fake too.
Why would anyone trust a shit website called "thefriendlyassasin" in the first place? It's a clickbait article to get hits
AnonomissX
Banned
I can accept that going forward, there would be changes in Halo 5, since the lore has this 5 + years later.
However, only if they would do as they promised with the MCC, give us the original games as we remember them. That includes:
<> being able to play with friends,
<> party up with players you met in game in the lobby afterwards,
<>have people be able to join each other's custom games and Forge sessions that are already started.
It also means:
<> the forge or better than we remember with objective placements,
<> being able to see who is talking in game in matchmaking,
<> clans and proximity chat in Halo 2.
Fix all that, Microsoft might, MIGHT have my dollar for Halo 5.
Conspiracy theories galore!
Uh oh, it's out!! We'll see in about 10 minutes what the verdicts are.
Stay tuned. Meltdown or Rage!I think you're underestimating people's abilities to freak out at the smallest of things
Anyway, time to read!
ElzarTheBam
Member
Seems like there's nothing to actually complain about in here. Toggles are being provided for customs, sprint is being nerfed, strafing increased, chatter is optional, fewer medals...
That means everyone will complain.
Only complaint I had I don't see being addressed was to return to more traditional SFX for shield strength.
Thanks for the writeup, Josh.
That means everyone will complain.
Only complaint I had I don't see being addressed was to return to more traditional SFX for shield strength.
Thanks for the writeup, Josh.
Good shit right there.
PROh1bited
Banned
I like the changes, and thank god the Spankr is coming back. But still hate that ADS is still a thing.
biosnake20
Member
Now I wonder what there Halo 5 HCS settings will be.
SmartWaffles
Member
Fuck yes
Prinz Eugn
Member
Aw yeah...