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[FordGTGuy]

God, I'm so freaking excited for E3 this year. I get out of class 30 minutes before MS's conference starts, I'm gonna sprint back to my apartment so I don't miss a minute.

Hah, that's hilarious. Just be safe dude!

 

[Hockeymac18]

Those campaign screenshots are... not good.

They look VERY similar to Halo 4's first mission, from the look of enemies (expected) to the scenario and color palette.

Frankie says it looks better in motion... I really hope he's right. I'm expecting more from this game.

What campaign screenshots? Thought those were mp.

 

[Twin Tails]

Sprint

(Insert Sprint Something)

What campaign screenshots? Thought those were mp.

The magazine scans

 

[NullPointer]

BTW, has it been confirmed anywhere that the campaign is 60fps?

Any chance 343 is going to run with a 30fps/60fps split between campaign and multi ala Killzone?

 

[FordGTGuy]

BTW, has it been confirmed anywhere that the campaign is 60fps?

Any chance 343 is going to run with a 30fps/60fps split between campaign and multi ala Killzone?

They said 60 fps, I would say it's a blanket statement for the entire game.

 

[Kalentan]

BTW, has it been confirmed anywhere that the campaign is 60fps?

Any chance 343 is going to run with a 30fps/60fps split between campaign and multi ala Killzone?

They said it's 60 FPS, and that's the reason for no split-screen in campaign, because they wish to keep it at that. Which sucks imo, I wouldn't mind a 30 FPS split-screen mode rather than no split-screen at all.

 

[rokkerkory]

BTW, has it been confirmed anywhere that the campaign is 60fps?

Any chance 343 is going to run with a 30fps/60fps split between campaign and multi ala Killzone?

They said 60 fps, I would say it's a blanket statement for the entire game.

It better be damnit

 

[NullPointer]

They said it's 60 FPS, and that's the reason for no split-screen in campaign, because they wish to keep it at that.

OK, if that's the reasoning given than that's certainly confirmation.

I didn't mind the split as much as I expected in Killzone, but to be fair, its kindof charitable to consider that game's multiplayer to be 60fps too ;p

 

[0ptimusPayne]

Ive been replaying Halo 3's campaign, and I just love how ambitious it is. I forgot how great the enemy encounters were, and how big the sandbox is to play in. Im really hoping that they get back to those gameplay roots, and skip the ugly corridors of "push this glowing button" of halo 4..

 

[Schmitty]

So when they say 20 maps, they are probably counting the 2 versions of midship etc. I wonder if that means only really 10 maps

 

[Fata1moose]

So when they say 20 maps, they are probably counting the 2 versions of midship etc. I wonder if that means only really 10 maps

I doubt there are two versions of the large maps, probably only arena maps.

 

[NullPointer]

I doubt there are two versions of the large maps, probably only arena maps.

Whats this "two versions" stuff that keeps coming up regarding the maps?

Why would you need two versions of the arena maps?

 

[Doffen]

So when they say 20 maps, they are probably counting the 2 versions of midship etc. I wonder if that means only really 10 maps

There's actually three versions of each map. Which means there's only really 6,66667 maps.

 

[Danny 117]

Whats this "two versions" stuff that keeps coming up regarding the maps?

Why would you need to versions of the arena maps?

They had remixes of maps in the beta. For example "Truth" is midship and "Regret" is Essentially midship turned upside down with quite a few visual changes. It plays a lot differently.

 

[Poodlestrike]

Whats this "two versions" stuff that keeps coming up regarding the maps?

Why would you need to versions of the arena maps?

In the beta, there were 2 variations of each of the handcrafted maps. You had Eden/Empire and Truth/Regret. Mostly it was a visual change, but there was a good deal of map geometry shifted around as well.

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

Whats this "two versions" stuff that keeps coming up regarding the maps?

Why would you need two versions of the arena maps?

The Beta showed this, we know at least some of the maps will have a remixed version. Truth and Regret, and Empire and Eden. They are similar maps, but some of the routes and map layout are changed up.

 

[NullPointer]

They had remixes of maps in the beta. For example "Truth" is midship and "Regret" is Essentially midship turned upside down with quite a few visual changes. It plays a lot differently.

Remixes? or Remix? Was it just that one alternate, or is there reason to think that's their idea across the board?

Edit: And in the time it took me to write this post I see several answers Well, the plot thickens I guess.

 

[~Kinggi~]

They have to do the free maps after the MCC shit show. They need all the hype they can muster.

 

[Bsigg12]

Remixes? or Remix? Was it just that one alternate, or is there reason to think that's their idea across the board?

They're going to have map remixes, but it hasn't been said how many. So far we've 2 maps with a remix for each map, not counting the 2 forge maps, in the beta. I'm guessing this will be covered on Monday when they talk multiplayer plans.

 

[pantsonhead]

They have to do the free maps after the MCC shit show. They need all the hype they can muster.

If the plan was to earn them goodwill, it's worked on at least this customer and it seems like more besides.

 

[Poodlestrike]

They're going to have map remixes, but it hasn't been said how many. So far we've 2 maps with a remix for each map, not counting the 2 forge maps, in the beta. I'm guessing this will be covered on Monday when they talk multiplayer plans.

Were Trench and Crossfire remixes? There's probably going to be at least 3-4 Breakout maps.

 

[Bsigg12]

Were Trench and Crossfire remixes? There's probably going to be at least 3-4 Breakout maps.

I completely forgot about the breakout maps. 3-4 sounds good along with Forge variations.

 

[RSB]

Ive been replaying Halo 3's campaign, and I just love how ambitious it is. I forgot how great the enemy encounters were, and how big the sandbox is to play in. Im really hoping that they get back to those gameplay roots, and skip the ugly corridors of "push this glowing button" of halo 4..

Yeah, the Halo 3 campaign is amazing. Tsavo Highway, The Storm, The Ark and The Covenant have some of the best battles in the history of FPS. I really hope Halo 5 encounter design goes in that direction. It would also make sense, in a way, since Halo 4 was more in the vein of Halo 2 and its more linear level design. Odd numbered Halo games are all about big open battles, you can't break that tradition 343.

 

[CRIMSONxSERAPH]

So when they say 20 maps, they are probably counting the 2 versions of midship etc. I wonder if that means only really 10 maps

Just as an aside, the newer video they put up, I believe it was Josh Holmes who said at at least 20 maps, with 15 plus maps coming later as free DLC. In other words, a total of 36 maps minimum, not necessarily total.

 

[Arby 'n' the Chief]

Just as an aside, the newer video they put up, I believe it was Josh Holmes who said at at least 20 maps, with 15 plus maps coming later as free DLC. In other words, a total of 36 maps minimum, not necessarily total.

And that's not including Forge maps they might implement into MP.

We could be seeing 40 plus maps and probably more

 

[Madness]

20 maps may end up being not much at all if they're counting over all the game modes. 3-4 Breakout only maps, some maps for only the new mode of gameplay etc. Coupled with Forge and remix versions, it could end up feeling limited. There's a long time between October 2015 and June 2016 even if the maps are free. Have to see. Kind of been spoiled having all maps available in MCC, even if only a few get picked.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

I hope we get B-roll footage on Xbox Wire.

I love Gamersyde but the B-Roll media footage is the best.

http://news.xbox.com/media

Check out this quality:

http://news.xbox.com/api/mediacart/download/a7df855629d84df2a3a908504a02cf78

That's a video with 13,000+kbps bitrate... mmmmm....

Wow, that's an awesome quality over there! Pratically the same thing as the quality of the game itself running from my Xbox.

 

[Welfare]

20 maps may end up being not much at all if they're counting over all the game modes. 3-4 Breakout only maps, some maps for only the new mode of gameplay etc. Coupled with Forge and remix versions, it could end up feeling limited. There's a long time between October 2015 and June 2016 even if the maps are free. Have to see. Kind of been spoiled having all maps available in MCC, even if only a few get picked.

Within 7 months of release everyone will have 35+ maps to use.

Only MCC can say it can do that, but that's a collection. What other AAA title has that many maps all of the community can play on within the first year?

 

[rokkerkory]

Maybe halo 6 will be like the halo 4 jump in gfx we've been waiting for. All at 60fps

 

[pantsonhead]

Within 7 months of release everyone will have 35+ maps to use.

Only MCC can say it can do that, but that's a collection. What other AAA title has that many maps all of the community can play on within the first year?

We talkin' just official, or does community made count?

 

[EroticSushi]

Maybe halo 6 will be like the halo 4 jump in gfx we've been waiting for. All at 60fps

I assume that's what will happen. They've been developing this for a while so not surprised to see them using pretty much the same assets from 4.

 

[nib95]

Maybe halo 6 will be like the halo 4 jump in gfx we've been waiting for. All at 60fps

I reckon you're right on that one. But I did feel Halo 4 was less large scale and/or sandboxy compared to Halo 3, so some of the difference might have come from differences in design and scope, as well as improvements in optimisations and tools.

 

[FordGTGuy]

Wow, that's an awesome quality over there! Pratically the same thing as the quality of the game itself running from my Xbox.

I've seen even higher quality before, there was once like a minute video that was over 1.5 GB.

Keep an eye on that page during E3.

 

[0ptimusPayne]

Yeah, the Halo 3 campaign is amazing. Tsavo Highway, The Storm, The Ark and The Covenant have some of the best battles in the history of FPS. I really hope Halo 5 encounter design goes in that direction. It would also make sense, in a way, since Halo 4 was more in the vein of Halo 2 and its more linear level design. Odd numbered Halo games are all about big open battles, you can't break that tradition 343.

Well I hope your theory is correct haha..I just love Halo 3's sandbox. Halo 5 really needs to adopt its "skirmish" battle design. Big open valleys, deserts, tundras, etc to explore and fight squads of enemies. I love how the brutes take command of the smaller enemies, telling them to throw grenades, move to cover, etc. Im hoping the squad command A.I in 5 also gets used by the enemies, i.e storm elites giving attack orders to grunts, jackals, and others. If Halo 3 can do it, I have high hopes for 5!

 

[Kssio_Aug]

I've seen even higher quality before, there was once like a minute video that was over 1.5 GB.

Keep an eye on that page during E3.

I will! Thanks for this tip!

 

[TheXbox]

20 maps may end up being not much at all if they're counting over all the game modes. 3-4 Breakout only maps, some maps for only the new mode of gameplay etc. Coupled with Forge and remix versions, it could end up feeling limited. There's a long time between October 2015 and June 2016 even if the maps are free. Have to see. Kind of been spoiled having all maps available in MCC, even if only a few get picked.

This is kinda where I'm at. With their (presumed) emphasis on BTB this year, I can't imagine we'll get more than a handful of unique Arena maps. I haven't played the beta so I don't know how those remixes shake out, but unless they look and feel like totally different maps then they shouldn't be counted.

Can't complain about free DLC either, but again, half of those might be remixes, and a couple might be Forge maps, so the number might be inflated. Hopefully 343 addresses this at some point. It's not a super big deal or anything as long as the maps are good, but it would be nice to know.

 

[SenjutsuSage]

Ok this one outdoor shot with Spartan Locke looks really amazing.

This Space Station Screenshots dont look that special. Outdoor lighting is probably going to look very amazing.

The Space Station shots do look amazing, but it's very easy to misjudge just how much so. Take a look at the guns in particular. Halo 5's lighting looks pretty damn good.

 

[pantsonhead]

The Space Station shots do look amazing, but it's very easy to misjudge just how much so. Take a look at the guns in particular. Halo 5's lighting looks pretty damn good.

A picture taken from video will always look worse than the native gameplay on your screen. I don't remember if it was in this thread or the other Halo one, but FordGTGuy did a pretty rad example with a Forza Horizon 2 still. We'll really just have to wait for their E3 stuff to see what it looks like.

 

[Leyasu]

They're going to have map remixes, but it hasn't been said how many. So far we've 2 maps with a remix for each map, not counting the 2 forge maps, in the beta. I'm guessing this will be covered on Monday when they talk multiplayer plans.

I'm all for map remixes if they done like they was in the beta

 

[watership]

Stinkles, are you guys gonna talk estimated length of the campaign on Monday? I'm really hoping for a good, meaty story.

Please. This. I know it's uncharacteristic for a FPS to have a long campaign these days, but if you told me It was a 15 hour story experience I'd buy a copy of this game for everyone I knew.

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

The Space Station shots do look amazing, but it's very easy to misjudge just how much so. Take a look at the guns in particular. Halo 5's lighting looks pretty damn good.

No they dont. Indoor lighting looks "bad" to me. Nothing special.

 

[Ricky Ricardo]

Clip of Halo 5 in this Sprint teaser

Game looks gorgeous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOohJ8tKZ9Q

 

[Dee Dah Dave]

I'm fine with it only looking like Halo 4.5 in terms of graphics. The jump to 60fps is much more important, and it being a hopefully great game matters the most.

I hope BTB is much bigger in scope than previous games, as that will be where i spend most of my time rather than Arena.

Halo's version of Battlefield with hopefully min 32 players would be ideal for me.

 

[Stinkles]

Any chance 343 is going to run with a 30fps/60fps split between campaign and multi ala Killzone?

Nope.

 

[Leyasu]

Clip of Halo 5 in this Sprint teaser

Game looks gorgeous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOohJ8tKZ9Q

Is it Monday yet??

 

[m23]

Someone gif the game footage please, stuck at work and can't watch.

 

[BeforeU]

They doing sprint again? omg yessssss


btw we getting new info from game informer today?

 

[The Chesh]

I really enjoyed the last run of the sprint episodes, hopefully this new run is just as good.

 

[jelly]

60fps is nice but if there isn't great game play and encounters then I don't care if it's 120fps. I'm happy with Halo 5 focusing on the fun rather than pushing more effects and fps.

 

[Son of Zardoz]

Stinkles, I love you. I can't wait for Monday. I loved Halo 4 as much as CE (after CE my Halo love started to drop off--it was pretty low by the time 3 rolled around). That being said I cannot wait to play this.

I.

am.

excite.