Halo Reach Thread

[Emn1ty]

Seriously? The current melee system is AWFUL. I think what really messes up melee is the fact you've got shields + health. It really does not mix well and has been highly inconsistent for me.

I'll be full health 75% shields and die from a melee when I melee someone who has almost no shield/some health.

Edit: And super lunge is lame. I hate commando pro in MW2.. but I swear this has super frikin' god-like lunge.

The lunge is shorter than Halo 3, so I don't see what you are saying. The Sword and Hammer are certainly high in lunge but the only one which is unbalanced IMO is the Hammer seeing as you can defend against the sword with a melee.

BTW, the shield/health system is incredibly predictable. You CANNOT die from one melee if you have ANY shields, at all. So you are either getting extremely laggy games or someone's cheating. I will admit the animations need to be cleaned up and perhaps the time between melees lengthened but the system is very stable.

[Cupcakes]

I suppose if you don't play MW2 you might not have caught onto what I meant by the lunge comment I made. MW2's commando/pro has increased lunge with melees. The only time you melee in MW2 is with a knife.

[Argi]

Is it just me or does the gameplay look exactly the same as every other Halo game, just additions like loadouts and so forth? So it's essentially like the free TF2 updates for PC?

[fhpuqrgrpgvirzhpujbj]

Is it just me or does the gameplay look exactly the same as every other Halo game, just additions like loadouts and so forth? So it's essentially like the free TF2 updates for PC?

And TF2 was just like doom but with online and classes and capture the flag and such?

[ew2x4]

Is it just me or does the gameplay look exactly the same as every other Halo game, just additions like loadouts and so forth? So it's essentially like the free TF2 updates for PC?

What do you expect? People always say stuff like this, but it's ridiculous. You want a completely new franchise. Not a sequel. The way Arena is set up alone makes it pretty revolutionary for online gaming.

[Argi]

What do you expect? People always say stuff like this, but it's ridiculous. You want a completely new franchise. Not a sequel. The way Arena is set up alone makes it pretty revolutionary for online gaming.

I haven't played it - that's why I'm asking. From what video someone linked on the previous page I don't see anything majorly different.

[Cupcakes]

What do you expect? People always say stuff like this, but it's ridiculous. You want a completely new franchise. Not a sequel. The way Arena is set up alone makes it pretty revolutionary for online gaming.

I'd say that they didn't do it so much to be revolutionary but rather to combat all of the 2nd accounts that come in and ruin it for a lot of newer (or lower) ranked individuals.

I speak from personal experience knowing people who have made 5+ accounts for ranking in Slayer, MLG, Doubles, etc.

[Green_Eye]

I will be going on in a couple of mins. My Tag: MasterGreenEye

If anybody wants to hook up shoot me an invite :)

[ew2x4]

I'd say that they didn't do it so much to be revolutionary but rather to combat all of the 2nd accounts that come in and ruin it for a lot of newer (or lower) ranked individuals.

I speak from personal experience knowing people who have made 5+ accounts for ranking in Slayer, MLG, Doubles, etc.

Integrating actual gaming leagues into matchmaking is pretty big. I agree with you, though. I don't think they did it to be really revolutionary. Thing is, I think it will be.

[Slane]

The grenades are way too overpowered compared to the Halo 3 counterpart. I get it that they want to change but goddamn they're way too powerful.

Grenades are more like Halo 2 were before they nerfed 'em. They don't bounce as much as they did in Halo 3, which means you got to aim it for the right spot to get that great explosion to take a guy out. The damage they do is high, but as a grenade is a "mini-bomb" it should be. I think the radius is a tad bit to large, make the AoE of it a little smaller and it'll probably be alot nicer. I prefer theses over to the horrible ones from H3 and nerfed ones in H2.

Is it just me or does the gameplay look exactly the same as every other Halo game, just additions like loadouts and so forth? So it's essentially like the free TF2 updates for PC?

It looks the same, and this might just be from not playing any Halo in a few years, but it plays differently from past Halo's. It's faster paced IMO, in every aspect.

[Berserk87]

I haven't played it - that's why I'm asking. From what video someone linked on the previous page I don't see anything majorly different.

new textures, added gloss and shadowing.

basically the same game with revamped graphics.

[Razorwing]

I will be going on in a couple of mins. My Tag: MasterGreenEye

If anybody wants to hook up shoot me an invite :)

added you man (Y)

[Berserk87]

swat is pretty awesome.

[Green_Eye]

added you man (Y)

I accepted you but could not see you online dude?

swat is pretty awesome.

Is SWAT in the beta? How do you get it?

[killmaster84]

Grenades are a tad strong in this game imo...

[Quick Shot]

Grenades are a tad strong in this game imo...

Yeah. I agree...

and the maps looks a tad smaller than on the preview

[killmaster84]

Really wish my internet would hold out, being lagging every game but one today. My k/d is paying for this.

[AimLXJ]

Anyone here with bungie pro mind renderring 2 clips for me?

http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/fileshare.aspx?player=LiteralShip&fc=2

Clip 1: Capture the Flag

Clip 2: Video Test

[Cupcakes]

Anyone here with bungie pro mind renderring 2 clips for me?

http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/fileshare.aspx?player=LiteralShip&fc=2

Clip 1: Capture the Flag

Clip 2: Video Test

I don't have Bungie Pro but I can capture them for you in 720p and then upload them for you to grab. I can do it tomorrow if you want? (I can't righ tnow because I'm playing MW2 and streaming.)

[Razorwing]

I accepted you but could not see you online dude?

I wasn't on my 360 lol.. was watching TV.. lol. I'll be on tommorow though.

[AimLXJ]

I don't have Bungie Pro but I can capture them for you in 720p and then upload them for you to grab. I can do it tomorrow if you want? (I can't righ tnow because I'm playing MW2 and streaming.)

That would be great! Thanks Cupcakes :happy:

[andersonshatch]

Is SWAT in the beta? How do you get it?

It comes up in Grab Bag occasionally.

[Emn1ty]

Really wish my internet would hold out, being lagging every game but one today. My k/d is paying for this.

Don't worry, it will be wiped for the real release XD. Think of this as your 16 days to learn the game.

[HawkMan]

hmmm so there's a special takedown if you hold melee instead of click... damn random loading hints :p

[Razorwing]

I just went 18/7 KD... my PB so far.. (I suck lol). still lead the team on Slayer for another win :D