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[GhaleonEB]

Wait what? Team Training is gone? We can't party up now?

:S

I suspect it's to get more people to play the Big Team Training playlist. Remember, the primary purpose of this Beta is to gather tons of back-end data on netcode and such. If they want to test 6 vs 6, the best way to get tons of players to do it is what they've done:

1) Make it the only list to have the Banshee
2) Make it the only team training playlist

I do wish we could have Team Training as well, but it's all in the interest of Beta data.

 

[Smokey]

Lag and voice issues seemed to resolve themselves a little bit through the day. It's pretty funny how people (you godhandviscen) think that I'm out to bash the game. It is actually possible for there to be lag/glitches and general netcode-related problems for beta builds of games. And more particularly, on Xbox Live - the world's leading online gaming platform.

That's what this beta's for - testing the netcode. If you have a problem with my findings, you're free to put me on ignore. I really don't care.

Anyway, impressions:

I think Valhalla is ideal for BTB. High Ground is a little crowded but it's definitely workable. From the limited time that I had with the Banshee, I didn't really care for it and found it pretty vulnerable. I feel like the BR needs to respawn more frequently during BTB, 'cause without that gun, you're in for a world of hurt on that map. I think the distance on the Warthog turret should be cut down a little bit. It took me a little while to adjust to the higher player count, but I think Valhalla is definitely better with more players. Balance issues seem to be the same.

And Smokey: good games, man. Had fun. It's nice to play with guys who actually communicate and know what they're doing.

It also helps that you ripped it up.

Thanks.

I invited those two other guys. They're always cool to play with and communicate very well. It was cool finally getting to play the Team playlist with people who weren't 5 years old.

I dunno what was going on with the voice chat though though?

 

[luoapp]

zombie's can't use shotguns, only swords.

not swords, whips, remeber?

 

[OverHeat]

I just disable a banshee with a PP

I love this game

 

[Striker]

So what are the chances of there being dedicated servers whe nthe final game lauches? Has bungie confrimed or denied anything in that regard?

There won't be.

 

[Cipher]

I played some BTB games and they were awesome. BTB made Valhalla a lot more playable, I can only imagine what it would be like with 4 more people. Playing BTB on High Ground made me love that map even more, perfect for just about any game type.

 

[JdFoX187]

I'm loving these Brute grenades. Nothing like a charging mongoose heading for you then jumping asside and sticking the driver in the face. BOOM! "Double kill!" :lol

 

[Smokey]

I still can't get over how GOOD the sound is in this game. Even through my TV speakers everything sounds so crisp. The sound of the guns firing when you are far away is also awesome.

This game must sound like heaven to your ears if you've got a 5.1 surround sound system.

:drool

 

[FFChris]

I just disable a banshee with a PP

I love this game

Oh that's cool, I can just imagine being in a banshee, flying around then suddenly dropping out of the sky to my death. :lol

 

[cbox]

I still can't get over how GOOD the sound is in this game. Even through my TV speakers everything sounds so crisp. The sound of the guns firing when you are far away is also awesome.

This game must sound like heaven to your ears if you've got a 5.1 surround sound system.

:drool

Exactly what I say! And to think, I have a 5.1 setup DIRECTLY beside my new 360, not hooked up

 

[Skilotonn]

Woooooooooo - jacked FOUR Banshees just now - and I had some good quality time with the Banshee!

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=2740812&player=DXLR8R

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Anyone else seen these:

 

[GhaleonEB]

Anyone else seen these:

Yup. I might be snagging one, along with the "my other car is a warthog" license plate frame.

Yes, I'm a Halo nerd.

 

[Smokey]

Anyone else seen these:

Link?

 

[Ramirez]

Got a gaf game going, message DaAnswer3 if you want in.

 

[TJ Bennett]

NeoGAF game going on right now. Come join the fun.

MMaRsu NL
Pocketfudge
TJ Trasher
TJ Bennett
DaAnswer3
SaiST
MicViaD

We need more!

 

[Spooka]

Excellent games with the 12 man gaf crew today. Most fun I've had in a while.

 

[Nino]

NeoGAF game going on right now. Come join the fun.

MMaRsu NL
Pocketfudge
TJ Trasher
TJ Bennett
DaAnswer3
SaiST
MicViaD

We need more!

Hey I was in there! I just dragged the team(s) down though, I had a terrible day at Halo today. I promise I'll do better tomorrow, I just couldnt concentrate or something today.

I had a blast though, thank you guys, would play again.

 

[Trasher]

Excellent games with the 12 man gaf crew today. Most fun I've had in a while.

Chea!

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Link?

http://bungiestore.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=7&idproduct=698

 

[Eric WK]

I need that shirt.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Just my luck the playlist update came out today; it's finals week for me, so outside of maybe a quick round or two, I won't be able to actually play some BTB until Friday afternoon. I didn't need the extra stress this week. :/

It's nice to see High Ground is in BTB, though; I was expecting only Valhalla. I love that map, but it would've gotten old a little too fast. Multi-Flag should be a hoot.

 

[Trasher]

Need 2 more for a full BTB NeoGAF match! Message any of the players in Bennett's post.

 

[Mr. Lemming]

Excellent games with the 12 man gaf crew today. Most fun I've had in a while.

Sorry I drove us into the plasma grenade... but I did make that bitchin' turn!

 

[Skilotonn]

Anyone else seen these:

If there was a proper way to purchase this from Europe, I'd definitely get it... very cool...

 

[Smokey]

I need that shirt.

:lol

Get it then son!

 

[deftangel]

I'm sure someone else has seen this but in a match on Higher Ground someone deployed the bubbleshield whilst on top of a grav lift causing the bubble to be bouncing up and down like a giant beach ball.

Even the over team stopped defending the flag so everyone could bounce around in it :lol

Damn, wish I'd saved that now come to think of it :/

 

[TDG]

Anytime somebody starts screaming "VETO!!", I mute them. If you're dumb enough to scream at random people because you don't want to play a certain map, I don't want to hear anything you have to say.

 

[Spooka]

Sorry I drove us into the plasma grenade... but I did make that bitchin' turn!

Well, Pocketfudge needed those kills. Badly. I kind of leaned into it just to make him feel better.

 

[GhaleonEB]

If there was a proper way to purchase this from Europe, I'd definitely get it... very cool...

I'm planning to buy one. If you really want one, I'll buy two and ship one to you. We can work out the details.

 

[Bowen_B]

Anytime somebody starts screaming "VETO!!", I mute them. If you're dumb enough to scream at random people because you don't want to play a certain map, I don't want to hear anything you have to say.

Enjoy your Shotty Snipers match

 

[karlikk]

If there was a proper way to purchase this from Europe, I'd definitely get it... very cool...

200$ UPS Shipping to anywhere, brother
Damn, I want that shirt

 

[TDG]

Enjoy your Shotty Snipers match

I love Shotty Snipers.

 

[Darko]

Anyone else seen these:

sweet, im gonna buy the charcoal one (by the time it gets here the beta will probly be over :lol )

 

[Thermite]

the two day break I took is exactly what I needed, I'm having a blast tonight!

the Banshees look ****ing incredible.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

On top of everything else, there's Banshees in, too?! I love those things even though my ass always gets shot out of them.

Anyone who has flown one: It has the fuel rod gun in MP now, right? Can it sort of hover like in Halo 1, or does it fly like it did in H2? Please say it's like H1.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Whelp, that didn't take long.

 

[Skilotonn]

200$ UPS Shipping to anywhere, brother
Damn, I want that shirt

If only was made of money!

I'm planning to buy one. If you really want one, I'll buy two and ship one to you. We can work out the details.

I would appreciate that greatly!

Whelp, that didn't take long.

Whoa - going to watch now! I always loved this site, but I haven't visited it since the beta came out... nice to know they are active again...

 

[Deepblue]

Great game everybody.

It's official - BTB Slayer on High Ground = best game in the Beta.

Here's the game I just played:

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=2771410&player=Echo Eagle

I felt like rambo with all the chaos going in. I just kept yelling in my mic as I mowed guys down with the SMGs (probably much to the chagrin of my teammates).

Again, awesome game guys.

 

[Hitler Stole My Potato]

Well, Pocketfudge needed those kills. Badly. I kind of leaned into it just to make him feel better.

I'll take all the pity kills I can get.

 

[DD-11]

Whelp, that didn't take long.

Can't they just make a kill box outside of the map? Whenever someone steps outside the boundaries, just kill them instantly. Perhaps there is some technical reason that I'm not aware of.

 

[Eric WK]

Can't they just make a kill box outside of the map? Whenever someone steps outside the boundaries, just kill them instantly. Perhaps there is some technical reason that I'm not aware of.

The tricking/exploration community is a segment of the population that Bungie values as much as the rest. As long as it isn't used for a competitive advantage in Matchmaking, I don't think they have a problem with it at all.

 

[TJ Bennett]

Damn those were some fun games. If only Ramirez wasn't such a ball hog.

 

[godhandiscen]

Lag and voice issues seemed to resolve themselves a little bit through the day. It's pretty funny how people (you godhandviscen) think that I'm out to bash the game. It is actually possible for there to be lag/glitches and general netcode-related problems for beta builds of games. And more particularly, on Xbox Live - the world's leading online gaming platform.

That's what this beta's for - testing the netcode. If you have a problem with my findings, you're free to put me on ignore. I really don't care.

Dude I dont have any problem with what you said. Its just that you seem to have really bad luck. Last time you said that the BETA froze on you as soon as you started it. It just seems like you have a crappy experience. However, it is great that you are reporting this issues huh? I have actually found 2 bugs already and already reported them in Bungie.net. Also, maybe is because I am used to BTB games being laggy the way they were in Halo 2 when the mode was barely released. The problem is due to the system collecting data to find the most suitable host for the network conditions. Is the same deal with matchmaking. At the beggining it took ages to find a game, now it finds me games in less than 20 seconds.

 

[DD-11]

People getting outside of the map during a game is a form of griefing not to mention terribly annoying.

 

[Ramirez]

Damn those were some fun games. If only Ramirez wasn't such a ball hog.

:lol bastard!

 

[Skilotonn]

People getting outside of the map during a game is a form of griefing not to mention terribly annoying.

Actually, it's great to encourage them to do it now than in the final so that it can be fixed before release...

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

People getting outside of the map during a game is a form of griefing not to mention terribly annoying.

I've gotten outside the map in a sense, but completely legitly. I put a bubble shield ontop of one of the turrets guarding the boundary line in Snowbound

Of course the bubble shield eventually broke and then I was pulverised.

 

[DD-11]

Actually, it's great to encourage them to do it now than in the final so that it can be fixed before release...

Good point. I'm all for this kind of stuff offline, I do it myself, but online this kind of crap shoudl not be encouraged.

 

[JB1981]

Dude I dont have any problem with what you said. Its just that you seem to have really bad luck. Last time you said that the BETA froze on you as soon as you started it. It just seems like you have a crappy experience. However, it is great that you are reporting this issues huh? I have actually found 2 bugs already and already reported them in Bungie.net. Also, maybe is because I am used to BTB games being laggy the way they were in Halo 2 when the mode was barely released. The problem is due to the system collecting data to find the most suitable host for the network conditions. Is the same deal with matchmaking. At the beggining it took ages to find a game, now it finds me games in less than 20 seconds.

the beta never froze on me. you must be thinking of someone else.