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[Akai__]

not sure what map you are referring too with the pegasus and orion comment, but this map screams forge to me:


really looks like cookie cutter pieces in the same style and design as much found in eden/empire.

This one:

It sure looks a little more complex, but Frankie also teased significant changes to Forge and the outside area really reminded of Orion and Pegasus in the footage. Sadly, it's once a gain a grey map, which looks pretty boring. Should be a little more colorful, if you ask me.

And yeah, your example also looks like something you could do in Forge.

 

[Bsigg12]

But btw was that overlay in the "pro" match part of the spectator mode? (team name, player name) or was that just self produced?

Spectator mode.

 

[Fuchsdh]

that city though

Reminds me a lot of Arcadia's design from Halo Wars.

EDIT: Beaten.

I'd say neither of those maps are Forge, unless they completely tossed out existing pieces.

 

[link1201]

But btw was that overlay in the "pro" match part of the spectator mode? (team name, player name) or was that just self produced?

Would be sweet if it were just part of spectator mode.

 

[Sai]

That city map looks nice.

I didn't get to see the pro match. No videos besides the live feed?

 

[Sec0nd]

Really pleased with the fact that they really can differential and focus in on both Arena and Warzone. The arena maps they've shown so far seem like proper arena maps. That'll likely be the end of the half-assed maps that were hoped that could work for both competitive play and social games like Snowbound, Isolation, Standoff and the likes.

But I do fear for the classic maps such as Zanzibar and Blood Gulch. Will there still be room for more fun and relaxed social games? No game I played in the beta for instance was relaxed, every game was super competitive (which I loved). Is there going to be a proper BTB playlist for instance?

 

[op_ivy]

The multiplayer looks like a blast to play. I hope I can stay competitive.

the beta's matchmaking was fantastic. very good competitive matches, lots of 50 to 47/48/49 games. regardless of your skill, i think you'll have a pretty good experience most games.

But btw was that overlay in the "pro" match part of the spectator mode? (team name, player name) or was that just self produced?

one of the options for spectator mode. it sounded like there may be more?

 

[Dynasty]

The Coliseum map looks amazing, they shouldn't have done the eSport commentary though.

 

[Akai__]

Would be sweet if it were just part of spectator mode.

Not everything was part of spectator mode unfortunately:

https://twitter.com/Brav/status/628591256361398273

 

[RoKKeR]

The MP looks very solid. The Warzone and Arena mix will keep me busy for a good while.

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

That city map looks nice.

I didn't get to see the pro match. No videos besides the live feed?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hTooVgLGsQ

Match starts a little after the 2 minute mark. May wanna crank that volume down...

 

[TimeEffect]

I really hope they can deliver with the two separate modes.

Would be quite amazing if we have two very different Halo styles in one game.

I love the idea of 12v12 Battlefield-like gameplay, contrasted with the tight arena intensity of Halo.

 

[Trup1aya]

I found that Pro match very boring. A slow shooting pistol etc

I found it awesome... And I'm thrilled that Pro's are digging the pistol as much as I am...

 

[Trup1aya]

Really pleased with the fact that they really can differential and focus in on both Arena and Warzone. The arena maps they've shown so far seem like proper arena maps. That'll likely be the end of the half-assed maps that were hoped that could work for both competitive play and social games like Snowbound, Isolation, Standoff and the likes.

But I do fear for the classic maps such as Zanzibar and Blood Gulch. Will there still be room for more fun and relaxed social games? No game I played in the beta for instance was relaxed, every game was super competitive (which I loved). Is there going to be a proper BTB playlist for instance?

There will be BTB, but it will come a few weeks after launch... I guess they want people to try out Warzone first... Which I would have done anyway...

 

[JackHerer]

This one:



It sure looks a little more complex, but Frankie also teased significant changes to Forge and the outside area really reminded of Orion and Pegasus in the footage. Sadly, it's once a gain a grey map, which looks pretty boring. Should be a little more colorful, if you ask me.

And yeah, your example also looks like something you could do in Forge.

Problem is, we've already seen what Forge maps look like in Halo 5. Not like that.

That map looks several orders of magnitude better than what we saw with Pegasus and Orion in the beta. I hope I'm wrong but I seriously doubt that Coliseum is a Forge map.

 

[KOHIPEET]

that city though

Sold me the game. And an X1 too.

 

[Sai]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hTooVgLGsQ

Match starts a little after the 2 minute mark. May wanna crank that volume down...

Thank you.

... Commentating like they were playin' live. Wow. Had to mute that after a short while.

Game looks great though! I'm glad they tightened up the Pistol's RoF a bit. I know people loved it in the beta, but it just felt too loose to me. Still kinda wish it had a better scope.

[EDIT] - Or maybe these guys just had the good sense to time their shots more carefully. I dunno.

 

[op_ivy]

Problem is, we've already seen what Forge maps look like in Halo 5. Not like that.

That map looks several orders of magnitude better than what we saw with Pegasus and Orion in the beta. I hope I'm wrong but I seriously doubt that Coliseum is a Forge map.

i wouldnt assume that pegasus and orion, if they even make it in the final game, will look like they did in the beta

 

[Eric WK]

Yes, please.

 

[matthieuC]

Honestly this game has already fixed my problems with Halo 4: unequal starts and poor map variety. Also, future maps are free. I see no reason for this game NOT to be successful and last longer than H4. Something really terrible would have to implemented, or another MCC scenario would have to happen. They're giving us so much content for it to be bad I think.

 

[Akai__]

Problem is, we've already seen what Forge maps look like in Halo 5. Not like that.

That map looks several orders of magnitude better than what we saw with Pegasus and Orion in the beta. I hope I'm wrong but I seriously doubt that Coliseum is a Forge map.

It's not a problem at all, because Frankie said Forge will see a significant change just last month. What they did with Forge for the Beta was probably just prototypes.

I know that I could be very wrong, but what does significant mean, if it's not any more complex, than the last iterations?

 

[GECK]

Looks like the pistol was buffed since beta?

 

[JigglesBunny]

Cross post from HaloENT:

Piiiiiiiiicsssssss:

This shot made me pre-order the digital deluxe edition immediately... Fuck, they got me again. I was doing so well too.

 

[Ramirez]

I'm in on that Autumn themed map. :O

 

[ElzarTheBam]

I'm in on that Autumn themed map. :O

Snow 4lyfe Ram

 

[Bsigg12]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ussysGygI

It looks pretty damn good

 

[op_ivy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ussysGygI

It looks pretty damn good

hell yes. added to OP

 

[JackHerer]

It's not a problem at all, because Frankie said Forge will see a significant change just last month. What they did with Forge for the Beta was probably just prototypes.

I know that I could be very wrong, but what does significant mean, if it's not any more complex, than the last iterations?

You are being extremely optimistic I think. Nothing wrong with that and I hope you are right. I still think it's very unlikely.

Yes, I am aware of the comments about how it has been "significantly" improved. I think he meant more in feature set (e.g. terrain deformation) than in graphic fidelity.

 

[Fata1moose]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ussysGygI

It looks pretty damn good

Is it October yet? Love all the little trick jumps you can do around these maps.

 

[Ricky Ricardo]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ussysGygI

It looks pretty damn good

This is the Halo MP I will be playing for a long time

 

[link1201]

I'm in on that Autumn themed map. :O

I really dug it as well. I was not expecting that at all... love it.

 

[op_ivy]

You are being extremely optimistic I think. Nothing wrong with that and I hope you are right. I still think it's very unlikely.

Yes, I am aware of the comments about how it has been "significantly" improved. I think he meant more in feature set (e.g. terrain deformation) than in graphic fidelity.

forge maps in the beta were nearly textureless. you expect it to look visually the same?

 

[p0rl]

Oooh that city map

 

[Twilight Gap]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ussysGygI

It looks pretty damn good

coliseum is the first one? that looks massive. verticality is much better than i thought though.

 

[link1201]

I wonder when we'll hear more about the ranking for arena? I hope they get it right come release.

 

[Bsigg12]

forge maps in the beta were nearly textureless. you expect it to look visually the same?

Kind of regarding this, RTX is this week right? Does anyone know if 343 will be showing off Forge there again?

 

[Jessie.Bristol]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ussysGygI

It looks pretty damn good

Nice, very nice. October 27th still feels so far away.

Kind of regarding this, RTX is this week right? Does anyone know if 343 will be showing off Forge there again?

No, Bravo confirmed 343i will not be there.

 

[link1201]

Kind of regarding this, RTX is this week right? Does anyone know if 343 will be showing off Forge there again?

Frankie said no. It's going to be awhile he said, if I recall correctly

 

[AllIsOneIsNone]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08ussysGygI

It looks pretty damn good

Holy shit, those ragdoll physics at 1:10! So fucking good. I now choose spartan charge over assassination.

 

[Plywood]

PERFECTED FOR PROS

/groan

 

[Fotos]

The trailer says rated T for teen? Is Halo 5 going to be T??????

 

[Bsigg12]

Frankie said no. It's going to be awhile he said, if I recall correctly

Damn. Well, we're just under 3 months from launch so I wonder when we'll get a big Forge and sandbox vidoc or breakdown with the new weapons and overview of vehicles.

 

[Fata1moose]

Kind of regarding this, RTX is this week right? Does anyone know if 343 will be showing off Forge there again?

Frankie said they wouldn't be there in a big capacity (he's not even going thanks to Delta Airlines), so I doubt they show forge. Seems like it'll end up being an IGN first deal or something.

The trailer says rated T for teen? Is Halo 5 going to be T??????

Yeah, it is.

 

[Bsigg12]

The trailer says rated T for teen? Is Halo 5 going to be T??????

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1089960

 

[VincentMatts]

Looks like the pistol was buffed since beta?

Yeah, i dont like how slow it is.

 

[JackHerer]

forge maps in the beta were nearly textureless. you expect it to look visually the same?

I expect that they will improve the way it looks for sure but I don't expect it to look totally different. I just don't think there's any reason to believe that map is a Forge map and to do so could be setting yourself up for disappointment.

I am eagerly awaiting the reveal of Forge.

 

[JumPeRJumPzZ]

That broll is up on the media site

 

[OEM]

Want SP trailer you all

 

[Bsigg12]

Want SP trailer you all

With as much as I want to see the campaign stuff, I am fine with them shifting focus to multiplayer. It keeps a veil over the story beyond what we've seen in the available videos and found with their ARG and Hunt The Truth stuff.

 

[RoKKeR]

Game looks a lot clearer now. Either the AA was smoothed out or the resolution was bumped. Those pics on the last page are really nice looking.