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The Halo 3 Beta Thread
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StUnNeR H2K
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BenjaminBirdie said:
But it's way cooler to just swing your arm...
I think Halo 2's health system was perfect.Sai said:
The only complaint I have right now is before I die or if I get sniped, I don't really know until I'm actually dead. Maybe it's just me though. Guess I'm used to the bar being down low and not high, therefore I don't look up often.
StUnNeR H2K
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Hitler Stole My Potato said:
Everyone is offense and defense... unless you mean "who is gaurding the VIP" and "who is killing the other VIP".
BenjaminBirdie
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StUnNeR H2K said:But it's way cooler to just swing your arm...
I always do that in team games to double check. But not when I'm VIP.
StUnNeR H2K
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Striker said:
Would probably bog down the frame-rate...
pooteeweet
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StUnNeR H2K said:
I don't want to be discouraged to quit a game if it's 1 vs. 4 with ten minutes remaining (this happened to me last night, two were dropped from the game as soon as it started, and my other teammate promptly quit). It sucks all the fun out of the game. I agree there should be a penalty from leaving the game if the team are balanced, or close to being balanced (3 vs. 4 or 5 vs. 6 is very doable). I'm no programmer, but I think it would be a very simple matter to code it so that you aren't docked RP if you quit because the teams are severely unbalanced.
Anyone else think that the aim-assist for the Laser when tracking human targets needs to be turned off, or at least turned down a lot? The weapon was designed to primarily be an anti-vehicle weapon, right? I feel it's kind of rediculous that your cross-hair get's "yanked" around when using a weapon thats a one hit killer.
Valhalla's HUGE, so it's a team game only level. So the question is, do you play a lot of team games?Bebpo said:Is there a way to get a certain map in matchmaking?
I've still yet to see Vahalla
edit: Just saw your follow up post. *shrugs* I don't know what to tell you. Valhalla shows up 50% of the times I've played Team Games.
Yeah, but then you'd have to look for it. It's just easier to spot a huge glowing arm than a small star.BenjaminBirdie said:
ElectricBlue187
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The way it currently is you absolutly should lose rank for dropping games because the other players have to sit there for 10 minutes while it disconnects and restarts the game for everyone else...not a good time
In Halo they weren't typically placed in spots likely to be in the middle of combat, and when they were like on Damnation, somebody would grab it and it would be gone for a minute. Not a big deal. How do you see it disrupting the flow? It's a value judgment you make after a battle - trek back to a health pack or soldier onward.GhaleonEB said:
BenjaminBirdie
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blah141 said:
I'm Valhalla, High Ground, High Ground, High Ground, High Ground, Valhalla, High Ground, Valhalla, High Ground, Valhalla, High Ground, Valhalla, High Ground, Valhalla, High Ground...
..Snowbound
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bengraven said:
LOL, this is me and Snowbound.
My dsl connection has been flaky the last two days, disconnecting like every 10 minutes. Its a bitch when trying to play the beta. But whats even more painful is the fact that every time I drop out of a match, I lose RP. I went from 9RP town to 4, now Im back up again, but ive probably gained at least 15 total after losing some.
My opinion of Halo 3, love it, love it, love it. I will be playing Halo 3 when it comes out regardless what other games come. I was an avid Halo 2 player since it came out, so its only natural. Halo 3 is just soo much better than 2 and I love it.
My opinion of Halo 3, love it, love it, love it. I will be playing Halo 3 when it comes out regardless what other games come. I was an avid Halo 2 player since it came out, so its only natural. Halo 3 is just soo much better than 2 and I love it.
My Arms Your Hearse
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I've been loathe to share my opinion of the beta because I don't feel like being stoned, but it feels like a minor evolutionary step rather than anything big. It is better than Halo 2, certainly, but I'm just not seeing the overwhelming improvements that many here are. Oh well, Halo has never been my big thing anyway.
And the matchmaking system really needs an overhaul. It doesn't work very well. It tries to match skill level, which the game calculates in some odd way, instead of some games played vs. RP ratio which in my experience thus far is a much better indicator of how good a player is. The graphics suffice but it would be really disappointing if they weren't substantially upgraded in the final version. They're very run of the mill as far as some of the stuff out now.
And the matchmaking system really needs an overhaul. It doesn't work very well. It tries to match skill level, which the game calculates in some odd way, instead of some games played vs. RP ratio which in my experience thus far is a much better indicator of how good a player is. The graphics suffice but it would be really disappointing if they weren't substantially upgraded in the final version. They're very run of the mill as far as some of the stuff out now.
bggrthnjsus
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random comment on the health pack discussion, i think health packs introduce an extra element of strategy into the game. taking them out made halo 2 feel faster paced and less serious to me.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6361228&postcount=841thatbox said:
But would you still prefer health packs?
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My Arms Your Hearse said:
You are honest. My take is that there really wasn't much to improve upon from Halo 2 to Halo 3 except for some balancing issues. Now, it's not a chore to have a certain weapon as you feel you have a chance to win a one on one battle with just about any of the weapons. I think the maps are great though and the game is gone back to people who are good at aiming, and not just running up on someone dual-wielding. Headshots are more satisfying and it has become more methodical in nature.
Well I just had a very good match in rumble training....
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=1121128&player=SpudxBud
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=1121128&player=SpudxBud
There's no magnetism that I've noticed. In fact, it makes it easier to aim on here with the exception of the BR. Even then, I get more satisfaction racking up 15-20 kills than I do on Halo 2. If there's more skill involved, I really can't tell, but the satisfaction is there and I find it easier.raYne said:
Bias!
But seriously, I've never noticed any aim dragging either. Neither with this, the sniper or any other weapon for that matter. If still does do it, it's extremely subtle.
Cornballer
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Well that's not very nice.SpudBud said:
