Halo 4

[ck_taft325is]

If I recall Marathon and Myth correctly, that's what Bungie stories are. They are a smaller glimpse at something more epic, that doesn't always end in a nice little hollywood bow tie.

Also, I'm sure Bungie knew that they were never going to own the rights to Halo. It would have been kind of a jerk move (and contract damaging I'm sure) to "End" the Halo story, forcing Microsoft to find some way of bringing it back.

Perhaps the story will be based on something that Bungie left behind for them. That would make it better. But without all the same people, it can't possibly be the same.

Like Reach?





The story from what my limited understanding is, is 7 books sequenced accordingly. Making "Reach" as their "final" game was contract damaging considering they arn't making any money via Microsoft anymore. Which I'm sure has it's merits but still.

Fact is, we don't know yet how Halo 4 will turn out. We can speculate but those that are already against it? They are just developer sack hanging. Instantly prone towards negativism despite what it actually is. I'm optimistic towards Halo 4 as I would love to see where they take it. But then again, I'm not going to drop pre-conceived notions on "what it should be". I'm just along for the ride ;)

[Earendil]

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Like Reach?





The story from what my limited understanding is, is 7 books sequenced accordingly. Making "Reach" as their "final" game was contract damaging considering they arn't making any money via Microsoft anymore. Which I'm sure has it's merits but still.

I'm honestly not exactly sure what you're saying here :)
The Halo games were not based on any Halo books. There were a few books based on the Halo universe though.

Fact is, we don't know yet how Halo 4 will turn out. We can speculate but those that are already against it? They are just developer sack hanging. Instantly prone towards negativism despite what it actually is. I'm optimistic towards Halo 4 as I would love to see where they take it. But then again, I'm not going to drop pre-conceived notions on "what it should be". I'm just along for the ride ;)

I'm not against it. But the OP said it was going to be made by Bungie, and it's not. If Honda came out with an "M3" and someone here claimed it was designed by the folks that made the original E30 M3, we might be excited. But if we found out it has nothing to do with the people that made the original M3, we'd be forced to call them out. Doesn't mean that the new Honda M3 will suck, but it is unlikely to be the same :)

Like I said, I'm gonna give it a chance. I just have a generally low tolerance for "sequels" that are forced and just using the name to make a sale. If Bungie left them a story, and it's a good set of developers that care, and they aren't rushed, it has a lot of potential. If Bungie left them nothing, and a bunch of developers that are in it for the paycheck were told by Microsoft "Make another Halo, NOW!" my hope for the project goes down.

[F34R]

@Earendil, I heard about a few things of 343 though online people. I honestly don't give a flying fuck who makes it. ALL I want is there to be a proper ranking system. None of this fake points and gaining points from losing. I am a Halo die hard, I bought the Xbox BECAUSE of H1. I have been competing at events and gained a 50 in every playlist.

(On topic)
Only story I fell in love with was the first one. The game play was MUCH harder and I was expecting more from Reach.

It is sad there is bloom when Master Chief can flip tanks over and carry .50cal turret mounted guns. The DMR SHOULD NOT HAVE BLOOM. I stopped playing Reach when MLG kept jet packs and loads of noobie settings.

I guess what I am getting at is I love competitive gaming. Reach does not have that one bit, not saying Reach sucked. It is just geared to next to no skill base. Get the power weapons and hide is what I have been seeing when I played it for a few months. I switch back and forth for my woman that plays Reach. So what I am hoping for is a "true skill" based leveling system. If you lose you derank, win more and go up. Simple and keeps the noobs out of my games.

If anyone wants to play Halo 3 or Reach I am down =)
General F34R or Siit Throat

This is my montage and what I do.

[xAZxE30x]

ha you are pretty good with that backward jump hit! I will have to try that out

[F34R]

ha you are pretty good with that backward jump hit! I will have to try that out

Called a "Ninja" in Halo ;)

If anyone honestly wants lessons I still do them =) I can improve your killing and game strats in just 30 minutes. Map control, weapon spawn time and team spawns. You will KNOW when and where everyone is when you kill them. This makes your team able to setup and control the game!

Want the rockets? Time them, then setup for spawn!

[Earendil]

@Earendil, I heard about a few things of 343 though online people.

I was kinda hoping you were going somewhere with that...

I honestly don't give a flying fuck who makes it. ALL I want is there to be a proper ranking system. None of this fake points and gaining points from losing.

In that case, I'll make you a game with just such a ranking system. It'll be unbalanced, ugly, incomprehensible, and crash :)
Did you mean that the only thing you'd change about Reach is the ranking system? The reality is that there is a ranking system, you just can't see it. The visible "points" and icons you see are a better indication of how much a person plays. However match making games are based in part on the statistical skill of each play in particular modes. This is why seemingly "low" ranked players will often times produce a balanced game against "high" ranked players. Parties start to screw this up though :)

I am a Halo die hard, I bought the Xbox BECAUSE of H1.

I'm a die hard Bungie fan, I bought an XBox because of Halo CE :)

I have been competing at events and gained a 50 in every playlist.

I'm all out of gold stars. I'll make sure to swing by wal-mart on the way home and pick up some more :)

[F34R]

Did you mean that the only thing you'd change about Reach is the ranking system?

No, also the bloom and jet packs in MLG

I'm a die hard Bungie fan, I bought an XBox because of Halo CE

Are you trying to make a joke about the title? It is the first Halo to be released for the Xbox, so hence H1 ;)

The reality is that there is a ranking system, you just can't see it. The visible "points" and icons you see are a better indication of how much a person plays. However match making games are based in part on the statistical skill of each play in particular modes. This is why seemingly "low" ranked players will often times produce a balanced game against "high" ranked players. Parties start to screw this up though :)

Level icons are stupid when anyone can reach them in time. I get close to 4-9k points in reach per game(7-9k depends on challenges). It is just a waste and has no challenge anymore. I do enjoy SWAT very much, that seems to have stayed normal.

I get what you are saying about a ranking system. But I am talking about a REAL ranking system that cuts off trash players from matching me at my 50s. That is what I hate about Reach, I got Onyx the first week that shit game launched. I got it many more times after it was reset, so it is too easy to obtain. Also you cannot play people that are your skill range. I match silver and gold and it is a joke.

Personally you come off as the trash kids that praise Reach because of the point based ranking system. No offence =) That is why the n00bs love the CoD like ranking...don't have to be stuck at your 30s

P.S. I Don't need anymore "gold stars" I am a 5 star gen on two tags and a 3 star on another. I also have a 3 star in exp for two playlists. But they are not as cool as your gold bars though eh?

All I am saying really is I hope they don't fuck up H4. I do like Reach, just for me there is no challenge.

[jdvorwe]

343 worked on H3 with bungie and has worked designed most of the map packs for Reach.

Yeah, the system in Reach does suck. I've beat teams 50-0,1,2 almost every time I play.

I have been playing Black Ops recently, because I just recently left my team for Reach. But, down to play games whenever.

I don't think I have ever run into you before, F34R? I played 50 high team slayer, long wolves and swat in h3 and played a lot of swat in reach.


Here is a montage I made just messing around. I don't know how to embed a video?

http://www.facebook.com/v/1460106182486

[blackhawkimpact]

Halo 1 and 2 were the best IMHO. Halo 3 was ok, I wasn't really impressed. Haven't even bother playing Halo Reach. Sucks that Bungie is not in it no more.

[E30Kaiser]

Halo 1 and 2 were the best IMHO. Halo 3 was ok, I wasn't really impressed. Haven't even bother playing Halo Reach. Sucks that Bungie is not in it no more.

I would say from a single player perspective, story, and in terms of the power of the weapons in my mind Halo 1 and Reach were the best.

I know most competitive players are all about the BR so they like 3 a lot, but I went back and played it after reach and just gave up because of how weak the weapons felt and the controls.

I may play Halo 4, but I don't like the online community for the games, and I haven't enjoyed the main story arc since the first 3 minutes of Halo 2 so it is doubtful.

[TexasTerp]

I'm not totally convinced about halo 4, especially since I've been playing MLG from the beginning (through Halo 3). I don't play MLG anymore but and very active in Halo:Reach.

Called a "Ninja" in Halo ;)

If anyone honestly wants lessons I still do them =) I can improve your killing and game strats in just 30 minutes. Map control, weapon spawn time and team spawns. You will KNOW when and where everyone is when you kill them. This makes your team able to setup and control the game!

Want the rockets? Time them, then setup for spawn!

What's your alias and did you ever play MLG? I've played with Fearitself as well as Strongside, the Ogre's and Walshy. No lie, I suck now. I'm still ranked a 50 in BTB, Slayer, Squad Slayer, DT, and Swat but I'm no where near as good as when I played MLG.

[F34R]

What's your alias and did you ever play MLG? I've played with Fearitself as well as Strongside, the Ogre's and Walshy. No lie, I suck now. I'm still ranked a 50 in BTB, Slayer, Squad Slayer, DT, and Swat but I'm no where near as good as when I played MLG.

I posted my montage and listed both of my tags. General F34R is my main. I lost my 50 in MLG to host boosters and my 50 in Lonewolfs to boosters. My booster Siit Throat has a 50 in MLG also.

I have been just gunning for my 5 star in doubles right now. I am at 1436exp or something.

I have 4 more silver tags that have a 50 in MLG from when I played everyday. Now that it is nice out I am working too much to play anything anymore.

Only pros I have played with are Neighbor, FearItSelf, Bestman, Warheart, and a bunch more. I played the Ogres in H2 at level 39 in Hardcore. Never played them in a matchmade game in H3. I have played OG2 in customs though.

The golden days of Halo are dead, and it sucks bad. I miss the early years of H3 when kids did not know how to host boot and all that other shit. And H2 is so far gone that is it sad to think about. That was the best competitive game ever to hit the Xbox to date.

Everyone has a 50 now, I remember in H2 if you had a mid 30 you were boss. If you reached high 30s or low 40s you got FRs all day xD Highest I EVER got was a 41 in snipers. Then the cheaters started to show up with their mods.

I don't think I have ever run into you before, F34R? I played 50 high team slayer, long wolves and swat in h3 and played a lot of swat in reach.

I have over 1400 exp in doubles on my 50, 317 exp in my TS 50 I run 2&3s for TS, I have 300+exp in MLG on my main. I stopped playing Lonewolfs when Reach came out. Now everyone party boosts to get their 50s in it. I reached a 50 then got cheated too many times in a row by parties. So now I am a 47, I have had a 50 in it.

50s I have obtained over the years: TS, DT, Snipers, Swat, Throwback, Head2Head, Obj, MLG, Squad, LW, Mythic Brawl. With my booster Siit Throat I have boosted over 200 accounts to a 50 in DT. I lost count when I broke 200 haha n00bs gotta have their 50s!!

I have been on the same tag for the last three years. But had tons before that...I am sure we have played =)

P.S. The video is not able to be viewed unless you are friends. I upload to youtube personally.

[jdvorwe]

50s I have obtained over the years: TS, DT, Snipers, Swat, Throwback, Head2Head, Obj, MLG, Squad, LW, Mythic Brawl. With my booster Siit Throat I have boosted over 200 accounts to a 50 in DT. I lost count when I broke 200 haha n00bs gotta have their 50s!!

I have been on the same tag for the last three years. But had tons before that...I am sure we have played =)

P.S. The video is not able to be viewed unless you are friends. I upload to youtube personally.

Yeah I boosted a lot in Swat. I boosted around 200 50's, as well. Mostly Swat, some slayer and some doubles.

And, my montage wasn't as cleany edited as yours anyway. I made it with iMovie on my iPhone instead of a cap card and legit editing software. lol. Some good clips though.

My tags were, Havok iz Sik, Havok iz Sikv2(doubles negative booster), I am hav0k, xbc hav0kx (exp booster in swat, slayer, and doubles), get violent and blaz1n br. xbc hav0k is now my main tag and I changed it to DJ Backwardz.

Pros I have played with are Flamesword, Scarvayne, Defy, Ghostayame, Vash, Mack, Gandhi (I am pretty good friends with most of the guys from H2 LGZ or Legendz). In MM I've run into Walshy, Neighbor, t2, Elamite and many others.

I've only been to one MLG event and was a spectator, but I have played on a bunch of teams for Gamebattles.

[F34R]

I forgot to put this up too =)

[Raxe]

I was a huge Halo fan back in highschool, even had all of the books and merch. Not sure I'd be able to get back into it again though.