How does it make a difference if there's an indicator or not?
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Halo |OT4| Trust's a Tough Thing to Come by These Days
- Thread starter GhaleonEB
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It's been mentioned multiple times now that it's in the first 1/3 of the game. That can mean many things, because 1/3 of a 9 hour game (for example) is 3 hours. But I'm assuming it's near the start of that third and in one interview it was mentioned that you'll fight some Covenant first, get your bearings, etc. Then at some point you end up on Requiem, and the way that Chief and Cortana already seemed to be familiar with the Cryptum, it seems they already have had at least some contact at that point.
And what you say when i tell you i have a great awarneness (to the point i cannot watch others to play for they seem to be missing so obvious things) and that i really like the indicator?
Can't always play with sound on, or have to keep it so low the "thunk" is not audible.
HEADSHOT + 50 SP
*Grunt Birthday Party Explosion*
*Guitar Riff*
*Fireworks and lighting bolts*
*Rainbow extends from the sky and creates pot of gold on dead body*
*Waypoint above the next nearest enemy and a directional arrow*
TURNED TOWARDS NEW ENEMY + 200 Space Bucks.
"WATCH OUT THERES A GRENADE COMING TOWARDS YOU"
MOVED AWAY FROM GRENADE + 100 Space Bucks.
Gabotron ES
Member
Because it's unnecessary bullshit, just like big letters on the middle of the screen.
But again, COD does it... right?
Zeouterlimits
Member
As someone who has a problem with the text - more spoonfed clutter.
Yup. And I'm sure we'll get many more Forerunner variants.
Sucks that we've seen them, but really, they had to. They really did.
RebornYeti
Member
I'm kind of hoping Frankie is just pulling a number out and it's not actually 1/3 into the game. Seems like it would have to be relatively close to the beginning of the game.
Considering the 'nade indicator is there for a second at most it's not a big deal.
The other stuff is more worrying.
I would ask why you like it.
MrGreencastle
Member
You get to play as the Didact.
Zeouterlimits
Member
That's why I referred to the text.
Situational awareness is a skill. Providing indicators for things the game is already providing ample feedback on seems a wee redundant to me, but it also means players have more of a crutch to lean on if they are unable to take in what is going on around them.
It makes the game more accessible, which I'm sure was the goal. I don't think it's a big deal, but I understand why one might object to it.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Oh hell yeah, not only will my Halo be in a steel book case, but Assassin's Creed will be too. What a wonderful surprise!
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Agreed.
Yeah, but keep in mind in another interview it was mentioned that the Prometheans will have interesting interactions with the Covies on the battlefield. For example, at some times they might be fighting the Elites, and others they might ignore the Elites for a bigger threat, with a temporary truce. Could be interesting with Marines, Elites and Covies 3 way.
The Real Napsta
Member
lol wtf
Gabotron ES
Member
The whole point is that it's unnecessary, I don't care how much time that damn icon will appear on my HUD, it just shouldn't be there.
Instead of adding a little audio cue like Reach has they decided to go for the nade indicator, their philosophy seems to be: the more shit on your screen, the better...
For the regular edition or for some special edition?
The whole point is tgat is unnecedsry, I don't care how much time that damn icon will appear on my HUD, it just shouldn't be there.
Instead of adfing a little audio cue like Reach has they decided to go for the nade indicator, their philosophy seems to be: the more shit on your screen, the better...
In this case, its a blatant rip off from CoD. That also seems to be a recurring theme.
Not necessarily. Pretty sure prometheans aren't the only enemies on Requiem.
nice
I need a whole series of those with me getting killed by every weapon by every person.
Vire
Member
Don't even mention the F word.
Tha Robbertster
Member
Friendly fire has to be in. I hope it's only disabled in the IGN videos because it is a demo.
ElzarTheBam
Member
No Flood has already been confirmed.
oops
Grenade indicators will prove to be a minor annoyance--nothing more. Out of all the gameplay we've seen it's just now being noticed there was a grenade indicator.
Zeouterlimits
Member
Frankie already said we wouldn't be fighting the Flood.
squidhands
Member
This is why I barely watched the campaign demo. Ever since Halo 3, they've shown/talked about far too much of the campaign for my tastes. That's what I get for having little to no willpower for this kind of thing...
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Vire
Member
The Real Napsta
Member
Wait, did the dude not die when the ign scrub hit him with a rocket?
Tha Robbertster
Member
My guess is that it is the third mission. So that would mean 2 levels of fighting the covenant and maybe sentinels.
Then fucking invite me to the party brah!
ViewtifulJC
Banned
the demo is a tight, constrained and dense set of encounters to introduce new elements - in the shipping game those events will have more air. Encounters will often be as big, sometimes bigger than traditional Halo areas. Lots of exploration and biiiig spaces for vehicles - also true for Spartan Ops.
STK on the Light Rifle? Don't hold out.
Gabotron ES
Member
Indeed, did you guys notice how "press X to switch weapons" text is suddenly below your reticle?
You know... like in COD/BF
Zeouterlimits
Member
Is it a mish mash created just for E3? Or exactly how that level (currently) plays out? [Fantastic showing!]
Whats the deal with the rocket not killing his teammate?
leggooo
ElzarTheBam
Member
Vire
Member
My man.
Nonetheless, I was super impressed with what you guys showed. Keep up the good work.
MrGreencastle
Member
Wow that's a lot of people.
I wonder if Halo 4 will "sweep the nation" as Halo: CE - Halo 3 did.
I wonder if Halo 4 will "sweep the nation" as Halo: CE - Halo 3 did.
Would indicate no friendly fire.
Gabotron ES
Member
It'd be nice to have HUD notification configurations schemes, just like with controls.
This way you could have a COD scheme, a BF one or a clean "classic" one for people who don't need to be fellated by the notification system.
This way you could have a COD scheme, a BF one or a clean "classic" one for people who don't need to be fellated by the notification system.