Halo: Reach

[quote name='hustletron']I saw a thread about someone saying you could collect Bing reward credits which turn into or can be turned into MS points. Might look into that.

Found it. http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=50754791

Just signed up and got 250 Bing reward points for signing up then did 50 more points of offers in like 5 minutes for a total of 300, the exchange rate is 100 reward points for 100 MS points so I just got for free.[/QUOTE]

So all you do is install the toolbar and search a ton of random stuff and click a bunch of links? Sounds too easy...
 
[quote name='Thekrakrabbit']So all you do is install the toolbar and search a ton of random stuff and click a bunch of links? Sounds too easy...[/QUOTE]

If by too easy, you mean too easy to be true, not at all. Microsoft is merely trying to drive up traffic on their search engine. They've been doing it for a long time. In the past, though, they did it in the form on these little games, like crosswords and word scrambles, which were often made a lot easier by using a search engine to find the answers. So, in exchange for the prizes, they get traffic on their search engine, which makes it look like it has a bigger foothold in the marketplace.
 
[quote name='yankeessuck']Theres a story on Grifballhub of them asking for submissions to possibly go into the playlist and that they need at least a dozen maps for it. That sounds like they arent ready.[/QUOTE]


Do you have a link to the story?

I know they've already got maps on the Reach file share system because I've downloaded the Grifball maps.

Why would they need a dozen maps when there were like only 3 grifball maps that were in rotation in Halo 3?
 
[quote name='hustletron']Do you have a link to the story?

I know they've already got maps on the Reach file share system because I've downloaded the Grifball maps.

Why would they need a dozen maps when there were like only 3 grifball maps that were in rotation in Halo 3?[/QUOTE]

http://www.grifballhub.com/grifball-matchmaking-playlist-announced

There were a whole bunch after Sandbox came out. I remember seeing the map list on Bungie.net. I'm sure since its not just a weekend playlist they want as much variety as possible.
 
Oh man I should really check out the challenges earlier in the day. Decided to play some Halo Reach about 4 hours ago and then I spent all that time going for the daily challenges. Grabbed those and got my achievement for the weekly challenge, awesome sauce!
 
[quote name='Spybreak8']Oh man I should really check out the challenges earlier in the day. Decided to play some Halo Reach about 4 hours ago and then I spent all that time going for the daily challenges. Grabbed those and got my achievement for the weekly challenge, awesome sauce![/QUOTE]

Couldn't sleep last night, got up and got Thursday's challenges at 5:30am, then nabbed the 400 kill one for today once the Friday ones popped up at 6. lol
 
I feel pretty bad about it, but I got the easiest 4k credits earlier today. I knew I probably wouldn't have any time to play this evening, but I decided to check if there were any challenges that I could knock out in 20 minutes this morning. Sure enough, 400 kills in any game mode. Gruntpocalypse, one set, 2 minute bonus round, invulnerable with bottomless rockets. 16 minutes later the set was over and I'd nabbed about 415 or so kills. It was also really fun.
 
[quote name='yankeessuck']http://www.grifballhub.com/grifball-matchmaking-playlist-announced

There were a whole bunch after Sandbox came out. I remember seeing the map list on Bungie.net. I'm sure since its not just a weekend playlist they want as much variety as possible.[/QUOTE]


I See, hmm thanks for the link, I still think the 3 maps that they have and use for the league are good enough to start with especially since they incorporate armor abilities. They mention the playlist coming Winter and Bungie mentioned it happening in November so hopefully its Nov.



God these challenges blow today, kill 400 enemies cool but 2 for getting assists? Is it just me or is it pretty damn hard to get assists? I have to try harder to get assists than I do to actually get kills. Then kill 5 enemies with CQC for 250 creds?
 
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[quote name='hustletron']I See, hmm thanks for the link, I still think the 3 maps that they have and use for the league are good enough to start with especially since they incorporate armor abilities. They mention the playlist coming Winter and Bungie mentioned it happening in November so hopefully its Nov.



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I think Bungie said it didnt look like the playlists would be ready for the November update.
 
Assists are actually not as complicated as they are made out to be, throwing a grenade into a room while you're teammate does the same a second after usually generates an assist or two. One of the better ways I've been able to get assists is, have your teammate (preferably an XBL buddy) be nearby, pepper up the opposing them, then when they close the gap. Armor Lock. If your buddy can drop the other dude while you're in Armor Lock it will grant you an assist. 15 will be easy to get, 6 in a game? Well, you just need to make an effort to do this tactic or something else that is proven to work as well.
 
6 assists in a game isn't too bad. Simply play some Invasion. The games are long, and there are a ton of kills to be had. Just stick with a teammate for a bit and pepper some enemies. As mentioned above, whatever you're playing, armor lock is a good ability to have if you're looking for assists. I got 5 in a Team Slayer game earlier. Again, just stick with someone and annoy the shit out of the other team.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']It is indeed. Haven't had a chance to check it out, though.[/QUOTE]

Just finished the solo legendary campaign, boy was it fun and tough. Had to redo some parts after losing my save info. Besides the obvious plasma pistol and DMR headshot, is the needle rifle. It is VERY effective at killing brutes in no more than 3 shots. It was a lot of fun most of the time, but a few parts will mind fuck you, but overall not too bad.
 
"Don’t freak out. Currently, our online engineers project that you’re on pace to hit that milestone sometime in November. I’d wager to guess that you’ll hit it early in the month, but hey, what do I know?

Well, I do know that when you do cross the 117 Million mark, we’ll celebrate by blowing the lid off the level cap! In the immediate aftermath, new ranks and armor will be made magically available for you inside The Armory, provided you have the rank and credits required. Time to get to work!"

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29272


Good News!!
 
I really don't even see why Bungie level capped people? If they were willing to put the time in to get to such a high level, they shouldn't have been capped.
 
Thanks for the link! I'm happy about the changes to both Firefight and Rumble Pit. I think they'll encourage me to play those modes more -- though, honestly, I've played Firefight about 25% of the time already.

Am I the only one who misread the Forgetacular contest as "Forget-acular" instead of "Forge-tacular?"
 
[quote name='The 7th Number']By the time november rolls around ill probably be at brigadier already.... unless they put on a new cap at commander/colonel.[/QUOTE]


I see it going up to general, it would be dumb to only raise it one level
 
General/Brigadier makes sense if that, Commander/Colonel seems r-tard, most Lt. colonels are already Commanders and w/the challenges lately probably also Colonel if not well into it.
 
[quote name='ViolentLee']Thanks for the link! I'm happy about the changes to both Firefight and Rumble Pit. I think they'll encourage me to play those modes more -- though, honestly, I've played Firefight about 25% of the time already.

Am I the only one who misread the Forgetacular contest as "Forget-acular" instead of "Forge-tacular?"[/QUOTE]

I'm happy about the Firefight changes but if its still unlimited lives then thats unfortunate.
 
I downloaded that new community made map, Atom, and it seems way too small for BTB. I don't know what they're thinking.
 
Whats the deal with the sword blocking. People do it to me, but i can never do it. Im guessing you have to melee as he is swinging the sword? Anyway i think blocking the sword is stupid. If you can block it with your arm, why would it kill someone through their body in one hit?

Im really getting upset over the speed run/double melee kills. I wish they would address this. I mean this is a first person "shooter" and yet a double melee can beat out guns, it makes no sense. I think they need to slow down how fast you can melee a second time after the first one. Bullets+melee kill is just fine in my book, but double melee... GTFO.

Wow i just played a multi-team swat match, ended up with 29 kills. I think thats the best ive ever done. +16 KD spread, 26 headshots, 6 double kills, 3 triple kills, 3 killing sprees, and my team came in 4th because my partner had 2 kills. LOL
 
[quote name='The 7th Number']Whats the deal with the sword blocking. People do it to me, but i can never do it. Im guessing you have to melee as he is swinging the sword? Anyway i think blocking the sword is stupid. If you can block it with your arm, why would it kill someone through their body in one hit? [/QUOTE]

It happens. We actually talked about this earlier in this thread. There's a buckler utility armor unlock, makes sense...plus your armor has energy shields which apparently if you melee counter acts the energy sword's potency. As for why wouldn't a strike to your arm w/a enery sword which has no vital organs not kill you like a sword to your body? Gosh...I deduct that ppl w/out arms can still function, but ppl without bodies or heads cannot.

At least the sword isnt on every map.
 
Noticed another playlist update going into effect next week.

Rumble Pit
  • Lineup rebalanced to offer more kill, less frill.
  • Removed Infection, Safe Havens, Race, Rally, Headhunter Pro
  • Removed “Classic” gametypes
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More to it obviously, but I'm loving these changes. Rally and Race are pointless (and never get votes anyways, HH Pro sucks as skulls only appear if you headshot the guy. Infection was ok, but was never a fan of safe haven but they got votes ALL THE DAMN TIME. The only one I'll really miss is classic slayer, but no big loss.

As for the Atom map, at least to me it appears like that could be a pretty decent rumble pit map. Shame it's not being added to that playlist.

Also saw this vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omXaeXXc-gI&feature=player_embedded
 
[quote name='100xp']It happens. We actually talked about this earlier in this thread. There's a buckler utility armor unlock, makes sense...plus your armor has energy shields which apparently if you melee counter acts the energy sword's potency. As for why wouldn't a strike to your arm w/a enery sword which has no vital organs not kill you like a sword to your body? Gosh...I deduct that ppl w/out arms can still function, but ppl without bodies or heads cannot.

At least the sword isnt on every map.[/QUOTE]

So i can only block the sword if im wearing the buckler utility armor?
 
I miss the sword vs sword fights from Halo 3, even though they only happened in weird gametypes like Fiesta.

This is off topic but I want to know what you guys think; should I go for the "haunted helmet" or "inclement weather"? They both cost so much so I can only go for one (I have 630,000+ cR)
 
[quote name='popular penguin']I miss the sword vs sword fights from Halo 3, even though they only happened in weird gametypes like Fiesta.

This is off topic but I want to know what you guys think; should I go for the "haunted helmet" or "inclement weather"? They both cost so much so I can only go for one (I have 630,000+ cR)[/QUOTE]


They posted a screenshot of someone using pestilence and it's literally BARELY noticeable. For 1 mil credits it's not worth it and if that's any indication of the Lightning, it wont be worth it either. I'd go for the skull personally.

And since we were on the topic of getting free MS points through Bing rewards for the map pack(I wont be buying it though) I'd just like to say that I redeemed mine on the 14th of this month and just got the email tonight and redeemed them.
 
[quote name='popular penguin']I miss the sword vs sword fights from Halo 3, even though they only happened in weird gametypes like Fiesta.

This is off topic but I want to know what you guys think; should I go for the "haunted helmet" or "inclement weather"? They both cost so much so I can only go for one (I have 630,000+ cR)[/QUOTE]


Sometimes when a match restarts, it adds another sword, so there can be two at once.... but only if the game restarts (or finds a new host) while it was already going.

Personally i would go for the skull. I seen the weather and it doesnt look that cool, plus it would make you that much more noticeable. I know the flaming helmet makes me see people easier, though i wish i had it. LOL
 
Man I had two games in a row where I had 5 assists lol, damn it! Haha I got that challenge when I played a random rumble pit game. Just soloed Firefight on Outpost, haha oh fun fun training!
 
[quote name='The 7th Number']So i can only block the sword if im wearing the buckler utility armor?[/QUOTE]

You don't need the buckler as the armor is only cosmetic. He's saying that if you look at things logically, a buckler would make sense to block a sword in the real world.
 
[quote name='JStryke']Noticed another playlist update going into effect next week.

More to it obviously, but I'm loving these changes.[/QUOTE]

They're completely removing all of those? I only played one match of Race ever, and it was alright, but Infection...I liked Infection. It's gone?
 
[quote name='Trakan']I downloaded that new community made map, Atom, and it seems way too small for BTB. I don't know what they're thinking.[/QUOTE]

I didnt know it was going into BTB. That has to be a mistake on their end.
 
[quote name='AlphaPanda']They're completely removing all of those? I only played one match of Race ever, and it was alright, but Infection...I liked Infection. It's gone?[/QUOTE]

I imagine theyll appear in a new playlist.
 
The most annoying enemy in this game are those wolf type guys with the laser guns. Its the main reason i hate playing firefight on the waterfront level. They zap you so fast i cant even zoom in to get a target, because by the time i zoom in and find them, they shoot me and make me zoom out. I dont even think they ever miss. You can only hope you can hide behind something to avoid their fire.
 
[quote name='The 7th Number']The most annoying enemy in this game are those wolf type guys with the laser guns. Its the main reason i hate playing firefight on the waterfront level. They zap you so fast i cant even zoom in to get a target, because by the time i zoom in and find them, they shoot me and make me zoom out. I dont even think they ever miss. You can only hope you can hide behind something to avoid their fire.[/QUOTE]
Those guys are the worst when youre playing on Legendary in the campaign, but the best strategy is to hide then shoot them really quick.
 
[quote name='100xp']I thought "Living Dead" was the updated name for "Infection."[/QUOTE]

This was my assumption as well. Might even be some new zombie variants.
 
[quote name='I LIEK CHOCOLATEMILK']Is there a reason why everyone on campaign matchmaking only wants to play tip of the spear or oni sword base?[/QUOTE]

Well, one of today's challenges is to beat ONI on Legendary without dying. I don't know about Tip of the Spear, though.
 
[quote name='bigdaddybruce44']Well, one of today's challenges is to beat ONI on Legendary without dying. [/QUOTE]


I just picture a group of 4 dudes all hiding behind rocks and nobody advancing. :lol:
 
[quote name='Maklershed']I just picture a group of 4 dudes all hiding behind rocks and nobody advancing. :lol:[/QUOTE]

And that's pretty much all it is. I tried one time, just for the hell of it, and no one was advancing at all.
 
Thank god im done with the assists in firefight challenge. I irks me when i snipe the gun on the drop ship first, no one shoots it a second time. Its like they purposely give up because they didnt get the hit first, so they dont want to help me get the assist. Assists in vs modes are fine... but trying to get them in firefight seem really hard. I was lucky to get 3 or 4 per round. Id even go out of my way to shoot elites until they scream, which then they only take one hit to kill, but no one would ever be around to finish them off.

Im going to try the oni sword base level on legendary later with matchmaking. But i assume once people die, they just end up quitting. I think there needs to be a bigger penalty for quitting. Ive quit three games in a row once and was fine. How many times do you have to quit to get banned for 10 minutes?
 
[quote name='fatmanforlife99']"Don’t freak out. Currently, our online engineers project that you’re on pace to hit that milestone sometime in November. I’d wager to guess that you’ll hit it early in the month, but hey, what do I know?

Well, I do know that when you do cross the 117 Million mark, we’ll celebrate by blowing the lid off the level cap! In the immediate aftermath, new ranks and armor will be made magically available for you inside The Armory, provided you have the rank and credits required. Time to get to work!"

http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=29272


Good News!![/QUOTE]

Rumble Pit
  • Lineup rebalanced to offer more kill, less frill.
  • Removed Infection
Thank God that stupid ass Infection gametype will be gone from Rumble Pit.
 
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