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[Portugeezer]

Xray vision?

Halo 4: Blacklight

 

[Foxy Fox 39]

This blue Elite looks bad :/

Someone spike this thread with koolaid!

 

[OrangeOak]

nvm

 

[shinobi602]

I don't like Cortana's new look though.

She looked perfect in Halo 3.

 

[thisisnotdanny]

On Cortana: Keep in mind you're comparing a single piece of concept art to 3D models we've seen from every angle.

 

[7echnicolor]

Oh and Forerunner vision? Nice.

I wonder if it'll be like the enhanced vision tech ability in Shadowrun. That'd be cool.

 

[shinobi602]

On Cortana: Keep in mind you're comparing a single piece of concept art to 3D models we've seen from every angle.

Not sure I follow you. She looks fine in that concept art on the GI cover, but she looks way different than she did in H3... :-/

 

[WARP10CK]

Wow Cortanas tits have uhm changed a little

 

[Yo Gotti]

Wow Cortanas tits have uhm changed a little

F her tits.

Look at dem hips.

 

[shinobi602]

Wow Cortanas tits have uhm changed a little

They really haven't all that much.

 

[Grymm]

So what happens if you look at Cortana while using Forerunner vision?

 

[-PXG-]

F her tits.

Look at dem hips.

Ass/ thighs/ hips >>>> breasts

You are a smart man

 

[The Xtortionist]

No More Weapon Camping

-One the skills that separated veteran players from inexperienced players was the ability to time power weapons' spawns. In Halo 4, this will be near impossible. Weapons drop down in drop pods at random locations around the map. Quoted from the article, "This gives the matches other focal points, and it also helps alleviate the advantage longtime players always used to have over newer recruits; the best weapons are not always going to be found at the same spawn locations." Unless there is a distinguishable skill gap between players, I most definitely do not like this idea.

Weapons drop down in drop pods at random locations around the map.

random locations around the map.

random

343 is on thin fucking ice with this one. I absolutely cannot stand game (RNG)-induced randomness in competitive multiplayer, especially for a shooter. Fucking christ.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Ass/ thighs/ hips >>>> breasts

You are a black man

fixed

for truth

 

[Overdoziz]

Future Warfare.

 

[Portugeezer]

fixed

for truth

I agree and I'm white.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Campaign/co-op reaction:

MP reaction:

 

[Infinite Justice]

@ The response to my post (since post history is fucked): That's interesting and might be it.


I also saw the scans and i'm currently undecided on that Elite thing plus i don't really care about MP enough for the new stuff to affect me.



We'll see how it goes

 

[dilatedmuscle]

I actually like the look of the blue elite. He looks creepy as hell!

 

[AzerPhire]

I didn't know they were building on the engine used in Reach. I thought they were creating a new one from scratch.

 

[-PXG-]

fixed

for truth

Damn straight.

 

[FateBreaker]

I didn't know they were building on the engine used in Reach. I thought they were creating a new one from scratch.

Nope...I think they've consistently said that it will be a very modified version of the Reach engine.

 

[blazinglazers]

WOW at the scans, dat grafiks!

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Looks great, sounds great. Can't wait.

 

[BigTnaples]

Damn. Game actually does look amazing.

Hyped.

 

[Dug]

I'm going to hold out on judging this info until I get to see it in motion and 343 explains it more. But damn do those elites look creepy.

 

[Surface of Me]

Randomness and inconsistency are terrible in MP, and the details sound like they are bringing those to the center of Halo 4. I'll wait for more info, but I'm not liking the sounds of it so far.

 

[Vire]

Damn, the new Elites look awful. What the fuck 343?

 

[delta25]

Just saw the scans, if they can lock the framerate up, this will definately be a pretty damn good reason to hold off on next gen console.

WOW!!!

 

[BigTnaples]

Damn, the new Elites look awful. What the fuck 343?

In what world does that look awesful?

They look great technically, and are only subtl different from Reach Elites, a little more scary looking...

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Rumored GI info (its probably legit)


Spartan Points

-Spartan Points is the new currency system in Halo 4. They will buy things such as armor, armor abilities, Spartan Ops missions (see below), and some

Spartan Ops

-This was probably my most favorite addition I saw. From how it was described, think fo Spartan Ops like Spec Ops from Modern Warfare but with a storyline. They will span out over several months, encouraging players to return to the game. Game Informer said that Spartan Ops will be comparable in scope and size to the in single-player storyline.

Why Reds Fight Blues

-I think most of us probably guessed this, but reds fight blues and blues fight reds for training purposes. They fight in something called the UNSC Infinity. The UNSC Infinity is a 3km long ship sent into deep space on a mission. It contains a virtual reality sector that creates the multiplayer experience.

Sprint

-So not only is sprint in the game, but it is a standard armor ability. You do not need to pick it up, it will always be available. You do not need to buy it with your Spartan Points, you will always have it equipped no matter what. So essentially, you can have two armor abilities.

Forerunner Vision

-Ever wanted to be super man? Now you can! See through walls with your x-ray vision! I can't say I hate this armor ability, I haven't used it yet. I'm hoping it comes with its weaknesses and it discourages camping. Sorry guys, but camping in Halo 4 will not be a legitimate tactic.

Returning Armor Abilities

-The hologram, jetpack, and active camo will make a return in Halo 4. It didn't elaborate on the abilities, but you can probably assume they'll be about the same.

Elites Not Returning to Multiplayer

-Not much detail was given as to why elites will not see multiplayer combat, it was stated in a picture caption. The caption reads, "Competitive multiplayer focues on the Spartan IVs. Elites will not be playable.

Grenades

-Now the article itself did not talk about grenades, but I noticed in the picture the Spartan had 4 grenade options. I assume the plasma grenade will return as seen from an explosion in the picture and the frag grenade will most definitely return as seen by the Halo 4 first look video.

Firefight

-Once again, no explanation why aside from a picture caption. The caption read, "Halo 4's campaign is still playable with four players online (in reference to Sparan Ops, ensuring players that Spartan Ops will not replace the campaign coop experience). 343 Industries has no plans to include a dedicated Firefight mode. I'm torn on this, I don't normally play firefight, but I feel like it is a standard necessary feature in the game after Halo 3: ODST introduced it.

Regicide

-Regicide is a variation of free for all. I think it's similar to VIP. Regicide, as stated by the article, "sets the leading scorer as the king. Every opponent that the king kills raises his bounty; other players have to kill the king to claim the reward."

Distraction and Revenge Medals

-Don't feel bad anymore for not killing a single person in the game, you can get a medal for being a distraction! Oh, you just got killed and now you're raging at that player? Calm down and get rewarded for hunting down the guy that just killed you!

Let me make it clear that I do not necessarily see these medals as bad. They just may reward people that don't actually deserve one.

No More Weapon Camping

-One the skills that separated veteran players from inexperienced players was the ability to time power weapons' spawns. In Halo 4, this will be near impossible. Weapons drop down in drop pods at random locations around the map. Quoted from the article, "This gives the matches other focal points, and it also helps alleviate the advantage longtime players always used to have over newer recruits; the best weapons are not always going to be found at the same spawn locations." Unless there is a distinguishable skill gap between players, I most definitely do not like this idea.

No More Respawn Delay

-Immediately after you die, by tapping the X button you are sent back into the match. Now let's contemplate why this might be bad. Let's say Halo spawns are... not so great. A skilled player out BRs/DMRs/whatevers a unskilled player. Now that unskilled player can immediately respawn and find you before your shields even regenerate! I understand 343 is trying to speed up the game, but they must understand the consequences of instant spawns.

Joining In-Progress Games

-So to solve the quitting problem, 343 implemented the ability to join games that are in-progress. My question is are we going to have the ability to search for games starting up instead? It infuriates me to join a game at the last possible second, not even offering me the chance to play.

Wow. So um yea if this shit is legit I'm through. I really am.

 

[Vire]

In what world does that look awesful?

They look great technically, and are only subtl different from Reach Elites, a little more scary looking...

I'm not talking about on a technical level. I don't give a shit about that.

The art style is completely off and very Un-Halo like. If I wanted to play Gears of War, I'd go play that.

They remind me a lot of the Resistance enemies, and it looks stupid.

 

[toddhunter]

Just saw the scans, if they can lock the framerate up, this will definately be a pretty damn good reason to hold off on next gen console.

WOW!!!

The screens do look pretty good. Can't wait for next gen when we can play games like that.

 

[El_Chino]

Meant to put this in this thread but yeah, I like the new look of the elites, shows that they've been broken off from the rest of the Covenant. Almost looks like militia style Elites.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Hmmm....yes...Cortana is looking groin-grabbingly good.

 

[SoulPlaya]

Weapon upgrades are now in? Aw fuck.

 

[delta25]

The screens do look pretty good. Can't wait for next gen when we can play games like that.

Hmmmm...

 

[theb0xmIke]

WOW dem graphics

 

[Mush]

Why does COD destroy everything I hold dear?

 

[specialguy]

I didn't know they were building on the engine used in Reach. I thought they were creating a new one from scratch.

I believe the engine used in Halo is just called the 'Halo engine" and is constantly being upgraded/reworked/whatever.

So it uses the Halo engine.

 

[Kibbles]

I just hope those god-awful names are placeholder. "Spartan Points", "Spartan Ops", "Forerunner Vision"...

 

[i-Lo]

Wow Cortanas tits have uhm changed a little

Every time I look at that image, I think:

Master Chief: Hmm.. how about I put the camera here? Remember our audience need to see both of us in action

Cortana: Sure, sure. Let's get down to it then. These new physical characteristics augmentations are turning me on even more,

 

[LQX]

Just saw it on Gamespot. Nothing appears to be in game, renders of the covenant and the multiplayer shots are as expected from the theater mode which do not give good indication of how it will look. Sigh.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Every time I look at that image, I think:

Master Chief: Hmm.. how about I put the camera here? Remember our audience need to see both of us in action

Cortana: Sure, sure. Let's get down to it then. These new physical characteristics augmentations are turning me on even more,

Can't-UNSEE Chief setting up cam for homemade sex tape, thx

 

[Odrion]

So multiplayer is Call of Duty?

Welp.

 

[MeBecomingI]

Those multiplayer details sound like 343 is taking an awful lot from Call of Duty and putting into Halo...

I've seen the some of the scans and the game most certainly looks clean and bright... but I can't say they are anywhere near jaw dropping or something worth wowing over; I'd have to see some footage for that. Right now, the scans make the game look a lot like a brighter Reach. I'm sure we'll get some footage before E3 and if not, most certainly a very long on stage demo during the Microsoft presser.

 

[Bornstellar]

Just saw it on Gamespot. Nothing appears to be in game, renders of the covenant and the multiplayer shots are as expected from the theater mode which do not give good indication of how it will look. Sigh.

You must have missed the shot with the DMR. Same quality as the rest but from gameplay perspective.

 

[Forkball]

Why would AI need a belly button?

 

[dragonelite]

Why would AI need a belly button?

Need to finish some where. Extra options are always nice.

 

[Nibel]

Reggicide

-Reggicide is a variation of free for all. I think it's similar to VIP. Reggicide, as stated by the article, "sets the leading scorer as the king. Every opponent that the king kills raises his bounty; other players have to kill the king to claim the reward."

Don't know what to think of those details yet.