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Halo |OT9| One Final Effort Is All That Remains

Part of me wants to see Territories as the new gametype so we can see if 343 decided to go back to the Halo 3 scoring system and if they made any feature additions for it like Oddball and CTF.

I'd also be cool with a new new gametype. And if that is the case I have a feeling it would be the gametype that will meet the craving of Invasion enthusiasts. Either way, looking forward to what is being shown tonight. :)
 

Tashi

343i Lead Esports Producer
Well, I bet she's awesome too.

Meh

Anyway, I was thinking about streaming this GTTV episode like I used to back in the day. If enough people would like the stream I'll at least make an effort to set it all up to do it.
 

Fracas

#fuckonami
We already have a combat knife.
And the human CQC power weapon is the Shotgun.

The covenant have 2, UNSC may as well have 2. I think a giant kukri would be pretty interesting.

I never liked that about the UNSC sandbox, none of their weapons are very interesting. We're in the 26th century and most of their infantry weaponry consists of boring rifles.

Meh

Anyway, I was thinking about streaming this GTTV episode like I used to back in the day. If enough people would like the stream I'll at least make an effort to set it all up to do it.
That'd be much appreciated! Although does that go against any copyrights or something of that nature? I didn't even think of that.
 
Part of me wants to see Territories as the new gametype so we can see if 343 decided to go back to the Halo 3 scoring system and if they made any feature additions for it like Oddball and CTF.

I'd also be cool with a new new gametype. And if that is the case I have a feeling it would be the gametype that will meet the craving of Invasion enthusiasts. Either way, looking forward to what is being shown tonight. :)

I think a completely overhauled "territories" (probably won't even share the same name) is likely.
Meh

Anyway, I was thinking about streaming this GTTV episode like I used to back in the day. If enough people would like the stream I'll at least make an effort to set it all up to do it.

Not totally sure what I'll be doing in an hour 45, but if I'm around, I'd definitely tune in and ban juniors..er I mean participate in a discussion.
 

op_ivy

Fallen Xbot (cannot continue gaining levels in this class)
Meh

Anyway, I was thinking about streaming this GTTV episode like I used to back in the day. If enough people would like the stream I'll at least make an effort to set it all up to do it.

that would be hugely helpful
 

BLACKLAC

Member
Anyway, I was thinking about streaming this GTTV episode like I used to back in the day. If enough people would like the stream I'll at least make an effort to set it all up to do it.

I would appreciate it.

Don't want to go downstairs and turn on the tv.
 

zap

Member
Probably so, that was certainly the case when I played it.

But there's this level of...processing, I dunno what to call it, to everything. Most of the effects sound kind of same-y, like they all went through the same kind of noise filter. They've got this muffled squeakiness to them that I find really unusual. I suck at talking about sound since I'm not sure how to describe it, but if you listen to the clip and close your eyes, you might hear what I mean.

I feel the same way, they do all sound really similar.

Meh

Anyway, I was thinking about streaming this GTTV episode like I used to back in the day. If enough people would like the stream I'll at least make an effort to set it all up to do it.

Your next Twitch account to have 4 i's? You sure you want to risk it? :p
 

Tashi

343i Lead Esports Producer
:lol oh zap. I was honestly just thinking about what my next twitch username would be if this one gets shut down hahaahahah

Ok, I'll try to set it up. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Don't get your hopes up just yet.
 

Fracas

#fuckonami
:lol oh zap. I was honestly just thinking about what my next twitch username would be if this one gets shut down hahaahahah

Ok, I'll try to set it up. I'll let you guys know how it goes. Don't get your hopes up just yet.

Dammit, just made a $100 bet with Franklinator that you were gonna stream.
 

Beckx

Member
So, my Halo 4 setup is ready. I can watch myself die horribly on a 110" screen.

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I never liked that about the UNSC sandbox, none of their weapons are very interesting. We're in the 26th century and most of their infantry weaponry consists of boring rifles.
Aren't you one of the guys who dislikes the Spartan Laser?
Also, finally got around to watching the purified Covenant weapons video. Most of them sound like human weapons with silencers, the Fuel Rod sounds like a mortar, and the Gravity Hammer lacks its classic "oomph". Sword and Carbine sound fine though.
 

Fracas

#fuckonami
Aren't you one of the guys who dislikes the Spartan Laser?
Also, finally got around to watching the purified Covenant weapons video. Most of them sound like human weapons with silencers, the Fuel Rod sounds like a mortar, and the Gravity Hammer lacks its classic "oomph". Sword and Carbine sound fine though.

The Spartan Laser is basically a charge up sniper rifle with a lot more aim assist.

I don't find it creative or interesting at all. It's just... a laser.

The covenant have a weapon that shoots needles lol. Even their rifles fire unconventional projectiles in unconventional ways.
 

zap

Member
The Spartan Laser is basically a charge up sniper rifle with a lot more aim assist.

I don't find it creative or interesting at all. It's just... a laser.

The covenant have a weapon that shoots needles lol. Even their rifles fire unconventional projectiles in unconventional ways.

What about the grenade launcher from Reach or the railgun from Halo 4?
 

Fracas

#fuckonami
What about the grenade launcher from Reach or the railgun from Halo 4?

Definitely a step in the right direction. Don't forget the sticky detonator as well. Speaking just for Halo 4, I appreciate the direction that (most) of the UNSC weapons have been taken. They all look more a little sci-fi than they did. Although I want to see them go even further. I thought Reach's realistic approach was a nice change of pace, and at first I thought I wanted all Halos to look that way. I was wrong.

What about the grenade launcher in Halo 4?
Too soon.
 

Tashi

343i Lead Esports Producer
Got audio...working on video now *crosses fingers*

edit: Hmmm. Apparently signals coming from my DVR are copy protected and the capture card just can't recognize the video. But the audio is working great. Hmmmmmmmmmm
 

blamite

Member
At least we get the concussion rifle that throws people around even more... right guys?...
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Guess I'm HaloGAFs Concussion Rifle defense force. I love that thing in Reach. It's always the first thing I run for on Countdown, and I try to hold onto it whenever I can. It's great for killing shotgun or sword users since you can pin them in corners if they're camping, or bounce back the sword's lunce.

I'm glad it's getting a physics boost in 4, but worried about the clip reduction. Hopefully it stays useful. I have a feeling the faster projectile speed will help a lot, especially against vehicles.
 

zap

Member
Guess I'm HaloGAFs Concussion Rifle defense force. I love that thing in Reach. It's always the first thing I run for on Countdown, and I try to hold onto it whenever I can. It's great for killing shotgun or sword users since you can pin them in corners if they're camping, or bounce back the sword's lunce.

I'm glad it's getting a physics boost in 4, but worried about the clip reduction. Hopefully it stays useful. I have a feeling the faster projectile speed will help a lot, especially against vehicles.

Oh yeah it's definitely useful (although really frustrating to fight, your screen shakes and flashes red and orange), but it's no pro-pipe.
 

Noricart

Member
Conc Rifle is eh, I liked the brute shot better, even though it still falls into the "sub-power weapon that takes nearly a whole clip to kill somebody category." I think it's the blade.
 

PNut

Banned
Guess I'm HaloGAFs Concussion Rifle defense force. I love that thing in Reach. It's always the first thing I run for on Countdown, and I try to hold onto it whenever I can. It's great for killing shotgun or sword users since you can pin them in corners if they're camping, or bounce back the sword's lunce.

Oh god I wish I could find that youtube video of that kid using the concussion rifle doing boost jumps and assassinating people......going to look for it now.
 

Nazgul11

Member
Got audio...working on video now *crosses fingers*

edit: Hmmm. Apparently signals coming from my DVR are copy protected and the capture card just can't recognize the video. But the audio is working great. Hmmmmmmmmmm

That will happen if you use HDMI. Are you using a Blackmagic? Do you have component cables? (that will bypass the copy protection)
 

blamite

Member
Oh yeah it's definitely useful (although really frustrating to fight, your screen shakes and flashes red and orange), but it's no pro-pipe.

Definitely not, nothing will replace the pro-pipe... Until Halo 6 when the Prom-Pipe replaces it.
 

Striker

Member
At least we get the concussion rifle that throws people around even more... right guys?...
You mean the Sticky Detonator. You keep saying its the Conc Rifle that's replacing it.

re: Territories, I'm sure it would get overhauled if it returns. Rather see Plots anyways.
 

Tashi

343i Lead Esports Producer
That will happen if you use HDMI. Are you using a Blackmagic? Do you have component cables? (that will bypass the copy protection)

Oh for real? The output to TV would have to be HDMI but input I can I've got some HDMI cables lying around. Oh boy crunch time.
 

zap

Member
You mean the Sticky Detonator. You keep saying its the Conc Rifle that's replacing it.

re: Territories, I'm sure it would get overhauled if it returns. Rather see Plots anyways.

I know that the sticky pistol is more similar, but the fact is there were two grenade launchers in Reach and 343 brought forward the crappier one. I know that the concussion rifle isn't the replacement for the pro-pipe.
 

Nazgul11

Member
Oh for real? The output to TV would have to be HDMI but input I can I've got some HDMI cables lying around. Oh boy crunch time.

If your capture card supports component in, using that will bypass any copy protection since it's an analog signal and not a digital signal (like HDMI). With an analog signal the cable box has no way of telling what it's plugged into, so it's always just outputting a raw signal.
 
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