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Halo |OT10| The Calm Before The Storm
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nillapuddin
Member
I set up a q&d google spreadsheet on HBO so we could try and set up trades for pre-order stuff
Example Screenshot:
I included all the ingame items I could think of
(save some emblems)
Anyways I set one up for "us" here aswell, if it shows any promise Ill bridge them and hopefully we can set up some nice trades
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Example Screenshot:
I included all the ingame items I could think of
(save some emblems)
Anyways I set one up for "us" here aswell, if it shows any promise Ill bridge them and hopefully we can set up some nice trades
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Frankie/Ellis could one of you guys answer this? Tawpgun brings up a really good point.
Bregmann Roche
Member
I'm sure PP as a loadout option is in BTB/BTB-like modes. Keep in mind what we've seen of the PP's lock-on and tracking demonstrates a big change from its performance in Reach.
I believe it's a standard weapon load out option, once unlocked (??). I saw it as an option on smaller maps.
Reagan's BR
Banned
Awesome! Thanks! I think Gamestop gets a BR skin as well.
When using against vehicles, you don't need tracking. I never rely on tracking when using it on vehicles.
Someone has yet to justify how this could possibly be a good idea.
If what you all say is true, I'm gonna go ahead and call the update that will come for BTB banning the plasma pistol from loadouts.
Reagan's BR
Banned
don't look at it for more than 5 seconds lol. it's a terrible shop
That is awesome. If you can get something in Avatar size I'll take it!
Demoncarnotaur
Member
Hmmm... Just a way to catch attention, or something more?
It's similar to the techno-fuckery the Didact delivered to Infinity in the live action trailer.
Orochinagis
Member
Hmmm... Just a way to catch attention, or something more?
Didact was here.
Reagan's BR
Banned
There was a Youtube mirror but it got pulled...I don't know if there are any more links.
Lol someone else do it, I have to go to bed.
Garrett 2U
Member
xxjuicesxx
Member
Microsoft Live websites have the worst direction and control ever. So bad.
Reagan's BR
Banned
I just asked someone to do it in the Avatar Request thread. The idea is so weird someone has to deliver.
The P of Poland
Member
Where is this thread?
Reagan's BR
Banned
You act as if PP's are some rarity on BTB maps in the past. Valhalla had two in each base, it was simple to have one with you once you spawned...
I think you're grossly overestimating the amount of people who will actually sacrifice their second slot for a PP.
timetokill
Banned
Gotta agree with the "Forward Unto Dong" -- perfect
They're nerfed, and the biggest problem with taking down a jetpacker (bloom!) is gone. I don't think they will be any where near the problem they are in Reach.
Vire
Member
Boltshot takes a lot more shots than the magnum.
I never had a problem with Pistol bloom in Reach, moreso the DMR.
I agree though, I'll probably use the Boltshot.
For a second there I thought I walked into one of those forums with terrible animated signatures.
GodlyPerfection
Member
The pistol has a scope and I believe it kills quicker than the boltshot in general. Not a bad sidearm to have if you are using an AR type weapon primary.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
So, I still have to say:
Ragnarok- Looks like a drought happened, its so drab and devoid of color compared to Valhalla
Abandon- Looks awesome but the structures stick out like a sore thumb
Meltdown- Looks amazing but... Uh.... Hm. Looks amazing. Oh! No Mantis?
Anyways, bring on FUD.
Ragnarok- Looks like a drought happened, its so drab and devoid of color compared to Valhalla
Abandon- Looks awesome but the structures stick out like a sore thumb
Meltdown- Looks amazing but... Uh.... Hm. Looks amazing. Oh! No Mantis?
Anyways, bring on FUD.
They will still be annoying. Although I thought Frankles said something about most of the jetpack routes can also be accomplished with jumping... so there is hope it won't be quite as asinine as in Reach where you have hover snipers.
Error. Does not compute.
Is the bloom actually indicative of the shots? I've seen vids where the bloom on the pistol is way past the initial circle and the shots are still hitting. Might be because they're on LAN, but I find the inclusion of bloom on the DMR/Pistol puzzling because it doesn't seem to really affect them at all.
You will be forced to start with an AR type weapon for a bit, the good stuff is locked away at first.
So that's 2 people with PP's on your team.
I don't think I'm overestimating people sacrificing their secondary for a PP. It's a versatile weapon. In BTB I would totally pick it over any other secondary. Only thing that might stop me is the firepower perk. I know if I ever ran with a party of 8 most of us would be sensible enough to use plasma pistols as secondaries.
I suppose we'll see, but the possibility of 8 people with plasma pistols is making me shed a tear that BTB isn't coming back...
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
I personally don't agree with this whole anti-jetpackers deal. When has a team on foot that is team shooting lost to a team of jetpackers team shooting? That's right hardly ever. I find it easy enough to use cover correctly and pick them off one by one or use the buddy system to focus on taking the easy ones out.
I think anti-jetpackers are just as frustrated when on a team of randoms and get mopped up by a regular team and jetpacks never enter into it.
I'm not using a PP in small team or big team. Considering there doesn't seem to be BR/DMR spawns in the base on Valhalla, I think ammo is going to be hard to come by at times, especially if people are using different weapons than what you have. Firepower will probably be a huge advantage on big team maps. There are plenty of other ways to take out a vehicle than with a PP...
When someone complains about jetpackers ruining their day, it isn't your every day run of the mill random scrub. JP's are game breakers with good, coordinated teams who like to exploit parts of maps that are only accessible with the JP.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Well said. :lol
I'm not sure that we know if that's the case quite yet, do we? Some of the recent videos showed the BR and DMR unlocking at SR-2, though I don't know if they speed up the progression for LAN play. If you get XP for Campaign like with Reach, there's a chance you'll be good to go by the time you finish it.You will be forced to start with an AR type weapon for a bit, the good stuff is locked away at first.
I'd probably just pick up ammo/guns from dead bodies. If I could carry a P Pistol in BTB in Halo 3 and Reach I totally would. I would have no fear of vehicles.
LO, and the Didact doth spake, saying: "Let there be techno-fuckery on the human ship, so that they may know I am the DIDACT."
I guess we'll see.
Barrow Roll
Member
I think each map/gametype will have preset loadouts to choose from so you'll be able to have a BR even if you haven't unlocked it for custom loadouts yet.You will be forced to start with an AR type weapon for a bit, the good stuff is locked away at first.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Sure, if they're getting to exploitable areas for their benefit then I can totally understand the frustration.
Is the bloom actually indicative of the shots? I've seen vids where the bloom on the pistol is way past the initial circle and the shots are still hitting. Might be because they're on LAN, but I find the inclusion of bloom on the DMR/Pistol puzzling because it doesn't seem to really affect them at all.
You will be forced to start with an AR type weapon for a bit, the good stuff is locked away at first.
Stay in SpOps until you unloick the BR. Then you're set =)
Reagan's BR
Banned
I'm thinking PPs will get banned from BTB as well. They are vehicle destroyers and should not be a spawn weapon.
I assume 343i haven't detailed how the weapon unlocked work exactly? The reasoning they gave behind it in a Sparkcast (?) was to try and prod people into using all the weapons, so it doesn't sound like there's much grind involved. Maybe every nine or ten games or so another item gets unlocked?
ArchedThunder
Banned
No Picard, there are three lights.
Biggest problem for me is that people use them to make a mockery out of map design, intended sightlines, etc
You know what seemed REALLY cool though on the IGN Meltdown play through, when the guy used thruster pack to get into cover from the ghost.
I wonder how Hard Light Shield will play against vehicles, can you take a wraith blast? A tank shell?
I'm also glad camo is back, nothing is more hilarious than Splatters that you didn't expect.