Stoffinator
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I was just playing the game like normal.
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Halo TMCC |OT2| 3V4 Industries
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I was just playing the game like normal.
I've heard that you can leave the area and come back and fix it, otherwise you have to restart. It's caused by the Lich not properly exploding for whatever reason. There are some speed run strategies you can do to immediately board the Lich, saving some time and preventing the glitch from happening, but it was a problem in the 360 version of the game as well, it's not a MCC-unique issue.
Stoffinator
Member
Pretty sad this was never fixed. I tried everything but restarting the chapter.
Emperor Bohe
Member
I just want to play ranked matches again=(
Everyone just plays Team Slayer
Everyone just plays Team Slayer
Figured I'd try some Halo 3 for the first time in about 2 weeks on MCC.
http://xboxclips.com/Liam+used+Flail/9b82722e-c410-48da-8eaa-04eaf7b42692
It's amazing that after all this time they can't even get teams sorted right. 4v2? Couldn't just balance it to 3v3?
Solid fixes 343
http://xboxclips.com/Liam+used+Flail/9b82722e-c410-48da-8eaa-04eaf7b42692
It's amazing that after all this time they can't even get teams sorted right. 4v2? Couldn't just balance it to 3v3?
Solid fixes 343
Yeah, that one is a little hard. Some tips:
Ignore all enemies and only focus on Regret. After you hit him and it forces you off, watch were the Sword Elites are and jump to one of the top floors. You can also force a checkpoint by walking outside the room, after almost every round you hit him.
Thanks! Will give this a try after work tonight.
The reason you ignore enemies is that they will respawn a new wave after a few of them are killed. It is impossible to clear them. Only kill Grunts if they are in your way when trying to go up the side stairs, or if they are about to toss a Grenade at you. Run away from anything else.
The Regret battle has been completed without firing a shot on Legendary.
I found in my run-through that it was worth it to kill the plasma-rifle wielding Elites, because the replacements that spawned in had the chance of being sword Elites instead (and thus less of a chance that you get nailed in the back, easier to dodge.)
RIP YXR
Blue Ninja
Member
Yeah, you probably messed up the one with the Ghost and the valley. That one is a bitch to get right.
Went through the valley and went down to where he did in the ruins (got a really bad checkpoint to survive in the process). Might still be possible to salvage, although really the ghost launch is pretty damn easy so I might just restart.
Not looking forward to Regret either. My attempts to god launch have been rather poor.
ActiveRush
Member
Redownload the MCC to see what changed. I haven't played since the game first came out. It's such a tragedy that it was released in such a state as I'm having so much fun in H2A. The Relic remake is gorgeous and so is Halo 3 ODST. Halo 5 really can't compare in terms of gameplay mechanics and map set.
That's a LOT of effort for a low level pun.
I plan to have Halo 2 completed on legendary tonight. Absolutely loving it... Halo 2 was and still is my favourite ever Halo game. This anniversary remaster is impeccable.
But damn MCC... if it's not one thing it's something else with this game. For some reason my Dankey Kong achievement (kill 1000 brutes) has been completely stuck on 78%. Just finished the Gravemind mission though (first time in the campaign where you fight brutes) where I'm sure I killed at least 50 brutes... should've been good for a minimum 5% bump.
There's like a hundred little things that don't work with this game. All I can do is *shrug*
But damn MCC... if it's not one thing it's something else with this game. For some reason my Dankey Kong achievement (kill 1000 brutes) has been completely stuck on 78%. Just finished the Gravemind mission though (first time in the campaign where you fight brutes) where I'm sure I killed at least 50 brutes... should've been good for a minimum 5% bump.
There's like a hundred little things that don't work with this game. All I can do is *shrug*
Fata1moose
Banned
You're right, because 5 has better gameplay mechanics.
Map set can go either way, while 5 has some maps I don't care for at all, there are a handful of maps I really like (Truth, Coliseum, Fathom, Stasis, Eden and Molten).
The only problems I still experience in MCC would be the low population = long search times and random crashing. I wish they'd fix the crashing, nothing they can do about population, besides games with gold or a PC release. They need to fix the technical problems before that though.
ActiveRush
Member
You're right, because 5 has better gameplay mechanics.
Map set can go either way, while 5 has some maps I don't care for at all, there are a handful of maps I really like (Truth, Coliseum, Fathom, Stasis, Eden and Molten).
The only problems I still experience in MCC would be the low population = long search times and random crashing. I wish they'd fix the crashing, nothing they can do about population, besides games with gold or a PC release. They need to fix the technical problems before that though.
I've played both and I just don't like the clambering, aim down sight mechanic, or the ground pounding. The maps are truly atrocious in my mind too. H2A is so much fun. I love the tweaks they made to the maps.
Fata1moose
Banned
Aim down sights is essentially cosmetic compared to scoped weapons of the past. As for automcatics, it reduces the spread marginally, but automatics are vastly different from Halos of past anyway, as they are actually useful.
I'm finally finished Halo 2 on legendary. Loved the heck out of it.
It's still my favourite Halo and I'd rate them as follows:
Halo 2: 5/5
Halo Reach:4.5/5
Halo ODST: 4.5/5
Halo 5: 4.5/5
Halo 3: 4/5
Halo CE: 4/5
The Anniversary Remaster for Halo 2 is particularly exquisite. It's a masterful re-working of the graphics / cutscenes / music. Miranda Keyes looks amazing in every scene she's in.
Halo 2 is such a great sequel compared to Halo 1. The first game laid the foundation for the Halo lore, introducing you only superficially to the Covenant, and giving you a primer on the Flood, Halo installations, and Monitors like 343 Guilty Spark.
Halo 2 comes around and gives you a deep understanding of Covenant culture, especially with respect to their religious zealotry, their devotion to The Great Journey, their obsession with The Oracle. It's fascinating how their society has chosen mystical / mysterious names for ordinarily mundane items. The Library's Index is the Sacred Relic. The Halo is the Sacred Ring. Master Chief is the Demon. Etc...
One of my favourite parts of the game (one which highlights a consistent strength of the Halo franchise, from Halo CE leading all the way up to Halo 5), is the notion of conflict occurring independent of Master Chief / UNSC / humans. In Halo 1, the Flood often fight against the Covenant as you traverse through each level. And the Flood fight against the Sentinels. In Halo 2, once you start fighting on the High Charity spaceship for the first time, you witness a civil war unfolding between Brutes and other factions in the Covenant (namely against Elites, with some Grunts/Jackals/Hunters on your side, and some not).
The best ever Halo moment for me will be the very end of the Quarantine Zone level.You play as The Arbiter and you're tasked with finding the Library's Index. As you get further into the Library, you hear UNSC marine chatter. You see UNSC weapons strewn about the floor. The Flood scavenge UNSC weapons and vehicles and use them against you. A second story is unfolding in the background as you fight your way across the Flood - there's evidence throughout the level that the humans are beating you to the punch and will get to the Index before you. When that first dawned on me I was incredibly impressed. And after the end of the level my two favourite cutscenes play - first, Johnson and Miranda find the Index and are then captured, and second, the Gravemind has a fascinating conversation with the Chief, the Arbiter, a second monitor (Penitent Tangent), and the Prophet of Regret... It reminded me of the conversation with Sovereign in Mass Effect.
It's still my favourite Halo and I'd rate them as follows:
Halo 2: 5/5
Halo Reach:4.5/5
Halo ODST: 4.5/5
Halo 5: 4.5/5
Halo 3: 4/5
Halo CE: 4/5
The Anniversary Remaster for Halo 2 is particularly exquisite. It's a masterful re-working of the graphics / cutscenes / music. Miranda Keyes looks amazing in every scene she's in.
Halo 2 is such a great sequel compared to Halo 1. The first game laid the foundation for the Halo lore, introducing you only superficially to the Covenant, and giving you a primer on the Flood, Halo installations, and Monitors like 343 Guilty Spark.
Halo 2 comes around and gives you a deep understanding of Covenant culture, especially with respect to their religious zealotry, their devotion to The Great Journey, their obsession with The Oracle. It's fascinating how their society has chosen mystical / mysterious names for ordinarily mundane items. The Library's Index is the Sacred Relic. The Halo is the Sacred Ring. Master Chief is the Demon. Etc...
One of my favourite parts of the game (one which highlights a consistent strength of the Halo franchise, from Halo CE leading all the way up to Halo 5), is the notion of conflict occurring independent of Master Chief / UNSC / humans. In Halo 1, the Flood often fight against the Covenant as you traverse through each level. And the Flood fight against the Sentinels. In Halo 2, once you start fighting on the High Charity spaceship for the first time, you witness a civil war unfolding between Brutes and other factions in the Covenant (namely against Elites, with some Grunts/Jackals/Hunters on your side, and some not).
The best ever Halo moment for me will be the very end of the Quarantine Zone level.You play as The Arbiter and you're tasked with finding the Library's Index. As you get further into the Library, you hear UNSC marine chatter. You see UNSC weapons strewn about the floor. The Flood scavenge UNSC weapons and vehicles and use them against you. A second story is unfolding in the background as you fight your way across the Flood - there's evidence throughout the level that the humans are beating you to the punch and will get to the Index before you. When that first dawned on me I was incredibly impressed. And after the end of the level my two favourite cutscenes play - first, Johnson and Miranda find the Index and are then captured, and second, the Gravemind has a fascinating conversation with the Chief, the Arbiter, a second monitor (Penitent Tangent), and the Prophet of Regret... It reminded me of the conversation with Sovereign in Mass Effect.
velociraptor
Junior Member
Is it odd that I am not overly thrilled with Halo 1? The level design is awful. Almost every area looks the same, and I found the flood quite annoying. Just felt like the only reason to play and complete the game was for the story. Having the same 'issue' with Halo 2 too - the level design is an improvement, I like the fact you can dual wield, environments look more interesting, as is the greater variation in foes, but I just don't find it particularly fun for some reason. The cutscenes are probably my favourite part of the game - again, the only reason I am currently going through the campaign is the story and the lore. Guess I'm just somewhat disappointed after all the great 'hype' that has been with these games since they were released.
Honestly, Halo Reach > Halo 4 (surprised me given the hate) > Halo 3 > Halo 2 > Halo 1
Will play Halo 5 once I complete Halo 2. I just hope the gameplay mechanics feel more fun than the first two games.
I don't think anything will ever top Halo Reach. Top credit to 343 for the remaster though. The visuals are absolutely stunning for both Halo 1 and 2.
Honestly, Halo Reach > Halo 4 (surprised me given the hate) > Halo 3 > Halo 2 > Halo 1
Will play Halo 5 once I complete Halo 2. I just hope the gameplay mechanics feel more fun than the first two games.
I don't think anything will ever top Halo Reach. Top credit to 343 for the remaster though. The visuals are absolutely stunning for both Halo 1 and 2.
Mr. Enigma
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MCC playlist update -- 7.27.2016
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
It's not getting another patch, people really need to stop asking. Outside of the (extremely random) occasional playlist update, they're not going to touch it again.
I got to Gravemind on my Halo 2 LASO run and that damn lift to the detention block screwed me with an instant death checkpoint and forced me to restart the level.
Is MCC designed to give you a zero multiplier when going for par scores? At a certain point? I.E. after spending too long in a level or dying too much?
My brother and I were going for the Library Par Score achievement. We reached the last "hold your position while the monitor opens this door" room but we kept dying, dropping down from 24.5k points to 23.5k points.
Eventually we stopped losing points but we kept dying and then noticed we weren't gaining anymore points either. Multiplier in the competitive score card showed zero.
We had to give up anyway because we weren't good enough to get past that room. 60 minutes wasted.
But for my sanity I need to make sure that what I witnessed was by design and NOT another glitch.
My brother and I were going for the Library Par Score achievement. We reached the last "hold your position while the monitor opens this door" room but we kept dying, dropping down from 24.5k points to 23.5k points.
Eventually we stopped losing points but we kept dying and then noticed we weren't gaining anymore points either. Multiplier in the competitive score card showed zero.
We had to give up anyway because we weren't good enough to get past that room. 60 minutes wasted.
But for my sanity I need to make sure that what I witnessed was by design and NOT another glitch.
This was all in one go, not a save/quit situation? And you didn't have any non-scoring skulls on?
Correct. All in one sitting. No skulls turned on at all (no scoring skulls, no non-scoring skulls).
Legendary splitscreen co-op with my brother.
Only thing I can assume is that if you don't finish the level it doesn't record scores properly. (I don't recall ever seeing scores for DNF levels in previous games.)
In my experience, sometimes it'll randomly decide to stop scoring. Other times in non Halo 3 missions it'll count time incorrectly and drop from the 1x modifier to 0x after double the 1x time. By that I mean if it switches to 1x at the hour mark, then it'll drop to 0x at the 2 hour mark.
I believe that once you reach a certain time the score stops counting in MCC scoring missions.
Also, there are tonnes of 2-player-only shortcuts like partner jumping through doors before they fully open. Battles in the large circular area surrounding the Index Platform Chamber can be avoided. Look them up.
Also, Pistol/Shotgun are the only weapons you need on The Library.
Fixed
It's still amazing how utterly devastating the weapons in CE are, against enemies who aside from rocket flood couldn't do anything to you at range.
Dead Man Typing
Member
I think Halo has a system that if you die again and again almost instantly after restarting a checkpoint then it'll revert to the previous checkpoint. I've had that happen to me in several Halo games but I can't remember if it definitely happens in Halo 2.
It won't help in the LASO (Legendary All Skulls On) playlst though as the Iron Skull is enabled which restarts the level when you die.
Seems like it's by design and I'm glad to hear it - honestly. I really wanted it to be by design because my brother and I felt pretty defeated once we saw that multiplier go down to zero. We didn't want it to be because of a glitch.
In the future, I'd strongly suggest normal or heroic with a skull or two rather than Legendary if you want your Par Scores, as well
I've actually given up on Library Par Score, haha. I've completely exhausted all the achievements I want to get from Halo CE now. I finished off my Keyes par time and finished 3 Halo CE Playlists. Phew! Finally done.
For Halo 2 I only have to do an Uprising Par Time and 3 Halo 2 Playlists and I'll be done! For Halo 4 just three or four misc. achievements.
Halo 3 and ODST... I still need to do full legendary playthroughs for those games. But I'm feeling close to being able to retire the game. It's been a huge journey heh. I hope it won't take more than 2 months of on and off play.
Papasmurf531
Member
One of my bigger issues with this game is the people that play it in matchmaking, I run into so many idle players or players that just quit the game.
I sat down at 3pm today and loaded up Sierra 117 (first level of Halo 3) on Legendary with another neogaffer (online co-op).
We played for seven and a half fucking hours. At 10:30pm we finished Halo (final level in Halo 3). It felt amazing. I think the last time I played that long consecutively was September 2009... when Arkham Asylum came out. I played that 12 hours and gave my 360 a red ring. I remember that being right before the fall semester at my university started. Since starting work full time I haven't done that and god damn it feels good to have done it today!
We ended up getting a bunch of achievements we weren't expecting:
Crow's Nest Par Score
Floodgate Par Time and Par Score
The Covenant Par Score
It took us 2 hours and 10 minutes to beat The Ark without using a vehicle. We lost 30 mins because of a forced preview program update/restart. And a work thing on my end made me step away from my controller for a bit too during The Ark. But we ended up getting the achievement. Good stuff.
We played for seven and a half fucking hours. At 10:30pm we finished Halo (final level in Halo 3). It felt amazing. I think the last time I played that long consecutively was September 2009... when Arkham Asylum came out. I played that 12 hours and gave my 360 a red ring. I remember that being right before the fall semester at my university started. Since starting work full time I haven't done that and god damn it feels good to have done it today!
We ended up getting a bunch of achievements we weren't expecting:
Crow's Nest Par Score
Floodgate Par Time and Par Score
The Covenant Par Score
It took us 2 hours and 10 minutes to beat The Ark without using a vehicle. We lost 30 mins because of a forced preview program update/restart. And a work thing on my end made me step away from my controller for a bit too during The Ark. But we ended up getting the achievement. Good stuff.
IbukiLordSA
Member
Is now a good time to jump into this collection? I can get it for pretty damn cheap and I am not interested in online at all. Never played Halo before and was wondering if now would be a good time to go through the games.
Yep. The campaigns are absolutely worth the money and there's few major glitches left.
Congrats! Did you do the LASO achievements legitimately?
Nice Akai! Congrats!
Thanks. <3
Nope. We were stuck on Cortana for Halo 3 and just completed Shutdown for Halo 4, but then the famous patch came and deleted all the progress. That same patch glitched the Checkpoints for others and that's where the Checkpoint distribution began and we said fuck it. Still had to complete the last missions of CE and 2, which was brutal enough. I honestly wouldn't have done those two otherwise, if it weren't for the Checkpoints.
Fake Edit: We completed ODST on 4 player LASO, though. That was by far the easist LASO achievement.