Halo Reach Thread

[DR3AMxCATCHER]

You could tell the Halo 3 was a mess. I remember all the trouble of activating the game with the disc and how they had to extend the beta time. Yeah, it felt kind of like a waste of time but oh well. Now, do I trade in a few games or do I just not even bother spending the money to just own ODST again. Hmmm.

[Cupcakes]

Honestly, the beta is only available until May 19th.. I would just rent it from Blockbuster (or even try a mom and pop rental) instead. No sense in spending money on a game that still goes for $30+ retail. That is.. if you'd rather spend $10 to rent (or whatever Blockbuster is) or if you've got Gamefly.

[DR3AMxCATCHER]

Honestly, the beta is only available until May 19th.. I would just rent it from Blockbuster (or even try a mom and pop rental) instead. No sense in spending money on a game that still goes for $30+ retail. That is.. if you'd rather spend $10 to rent (or whatever Blockbuster is) or if you've got Gamefly.

True. One thing I'm taking into consideration is the fact I will be gone for about 5 days, leaving for my girlfriends graduation from Basic Training from the USAF. Just not too sure. I did have gamefly but I stopped a while back once I lost my job at Adidas. So, now it all comes down to...how much I really want it.

[Emn1ty]

It's almost akin to a pistol except it takes 4 shots versus the pistol's 5.

The DMR and the Pistol both kill in the same number of shots... And the DMR is very different and far more of a patient marksman's weapon than the Pistol. The pistol is a bit more flexible, though. First game of Reach was SWAT and I had a +17 with 25 kills. I really enjoyed SWAT in Reach.

[Smashing Pumpkin]

The DMR and the Pistol both kill in the same number of shots... And the DMR is very different and far more of a patient marksman's weapon than the Pistol. The pistol is a bit more flexible, though. First game of Reach was SWAT and I had a +17 with 25 kills. I really enjoyed SWAT in Reach.

Don't disagree with her she's a girl, on a tech forum like this you don't do that maaan!

[Cupcakes]

The DMR and the Pistol both kill in the same number of shots... And the DMR is very different and far more of a patient marksman's weapon than the Pistol. The pistol is a bit more flexible, though. First game of Reach was SWAT and I had a +17 with 25 kills. I really enjoyed SWAT in Reach.

The DMR is basically a Halo: CE pistol just different cosmetics. Truthfully, they're almost in one in the same. Except the DMR is for distance and pistol is short range. Which is why I see so many people already just using their pistol when they're not able to get a hold of a weapon that's on spawn.

SWAT is a host game. Never liked it. At least people won't be switching to Elite on here when SWAT comes up.

Edit: And as far as shots required, I'm just basing it on my own experience thus far and what I've read everwhere else. Some say the same, most say otherwise. If I could play it on LAN, then I'd be able to tell you better answer.

[Emn1ty]

Don't disagree with her she's a girl, on a tech forum like this you don't do that maaan!

Unfortunately I treat everyone equallu ;).

And Bungie has stated the number of shots each takes, they are both five.

[Cupcakes]

Which I did say pistol was five.. Although I said the DMR was four because I've been able to get a kill with four shots on the DMR.

[George P Global Moderator]

So, looks like the beta runs in full 720p, incase anyone (i dunno who) might have doubts.

Source

[Emn1ty]

After about a week of this Beta, I'll have to write up a major essay for B.net in order to get across my criticisms of the game. There is so much right but a few things wrong about it. Just need to play Invasion before I can really say anything about balance (Spartans vs. Elites is the last part of the equation).

[Trong]

The DMR is basically a Halo: CE pistol just different cosmetics. Truthfully, they're almost in one in the same.

Wait, whut? The DMR takes way longer to take a kill than the CE pistol. The CE pistol was a really quick 3 shot kill. I believe DMR takes even longer to kill than with the Halo 3 BR.

Anyway, to anyone playing: Are you guys having trouble seeing the Pistol and DMR cursors during battles?

[Cupcakes]

Well, the DMR is a single-shot versus the 3-round burst from the BR. The DMR is nothing like a BR. It doesn't take "even longer", just another shot (or two.) So yeah, I still say that the DMR is almost like the Halo: CE pistol.

And nope, not having issues seeing the reticule. Are you not seeing it when you're not scoped or when you're scoped?

[Emn1ty]

Rather than seeing the cursor, I find it hard to tell if I really am getting headshots with either weapon. It might be due to the intense kicback animations of both weapons blocking my view but I rarely expect headshots with the gun.

[Hedon]

Finally, a Halo that is 720p. Nice.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/01/halo-reach-beta-visually-dissected-by-digital-foundry/

[Guest]

How many more hours until its available from the ODST disk?

[Cupcakes]

May 3rd, late morning (PST)

[AimLXJ]

So, looks like the beta runs in full 720p, incase anyone (i dunno who) might have doubts.

Source

Thank you for that interesting article :)

[Smashing Pumpkin]

Thank you for that interesting article :)

Indeed thanks, repped.

[Grinch]

May 3rd, late morning (PST)

It saddens me that I have to wait that long. Almost there though!

[Razorwing]

is there a specific time in PST?

[Grinch]

is there a specific time in PST?

Nope, all Bungie said was 'late morning'. :(

[DR3AMxCATCHER]

I would still plan on the whole usual tactic of 4:00-6:00 Central time.

[Berserk87]

Halo reach beta is supposed to be live now.

I got my Odst discs but can't find out how to play a reach game...

[Cupcakes]

That's because it's not live right now. It's late morning PST. So you've got at least another 9 or so hours to go.

[Berserk87]

That's because it's not live right now. It's late morning PST. So you've got at least another 9 or so hours to go.

ya, i realized that after posting, but I posted that on my phone.

I swear XBL said it was live when I connected.