DR3AMxCATCHER Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592567144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupcakes Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592567148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR3AMxCATCHER Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592567162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emn1ty Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592571006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashing Pumpkin Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592571020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupcakes Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592571052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emn1ty Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592571654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupcakes Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592571682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
George P Global Moderator Posted May 2, 2010 Global Moderator Share Posted May 2, 2010 So, looks like the beta runs in full 720p, incase anyone (i dunno who) might have doubts. Source Smashing Pumpkin 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592571708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emn1ty Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592572300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trong Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592573460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupcakes Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592573468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emn1ty Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592573642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedon Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Finally, a Halo that is 720p. Nice. http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/01/halo-reach-beta-visually-dissected-by-digital-foundry/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592574078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 How many more hours until its available from the ODST disk? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592574188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupcakes Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 May 3rd, late morning (PST) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592574230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimLXJ Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 So, looks like the beta runs in full 720p, incase anyone (i dunno who) might have doubts. Source Thank you for that interesting article :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592574644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashing Pumpkin Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Thank you for that interesting article :) Indeed thanks, repped. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592574880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinch Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 May 3rd, late morning (PST) It saddens me that I have to wait that long. Almost there though! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592574896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorwing Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 is there a specific time in PST? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592574898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinch Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 is there a specific time in PST? Nope, all Bungie said was 'late morning'. :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592574906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR3AMxCATCHER Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I would still plan on the whole usual tactic of 4:00-6:00 Central time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592575024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserk87 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 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... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592575590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupcakes Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592575670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berserk87 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 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. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/856150-halo-reach-thread/page/16/#findComment-592575722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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