Official Halo: Reach Thread! Last Hurrah For the Beta!

[QUOTE="mD-"]

i don't have access to the beta but, do people actually use jet packs a lot to boost them to certain spots on a map?

lafiro93

[QUOTE="lafiro93"]

[QUOTE="mD-"]

i don't have access to the beta but, do people actually use jet packs a lot to boost them to certain spots on a map?

The-Magus-D

Though I have a nasty feeling armor lock is going to get a massive nerf.

[QUOTE="The-Magus-D"][QUOTE="lafiro93"]Out of 8 people, i say 3 people use them, but i say noobs do cause they are such easy targets that led to assists.

Kickinurass

Though I have a nasty feeling armor lock is going to get a massive nerf.

the beta was awful

the beta was awful

Golden_Boy187

[QUOTE="Kickinurass"]

[QUOTE="The-Magus-D"]At first I loved the jet pack, but after awhile its just annoying cuz you are so slow floating in the air! It works good on sword base for me. It is alot better than going up the ramps all the time. Sprint and roll are the best and waay better the other abilities. The-Magus-D

Though I have a nasty feeling armor lock is going to get a massive nerf.

They both have stealth, I thought?

Armor Lock is just annoying. I don't die when people use it because I just hightail it outta there because I know his team will be there soon on cleanup duty. It just seems like such a crutch for bad players. A 5 second immunity to everything, with a split second delay between use. and the ability to recharge your shields and no detriment to using it at all.

With sprint, you can't fire. Cloaking screws up your radar jammer and forces you to move slow to get the full effect (Anything less is pretty visible from my experience). Jetpack makes you a prime target to everyone in the game. Evade is kinda like Armor Lock, because there is no detriment to doing it - but at least its limited to two rolls and the person takes full damage from whatever does manage to hit him.

Armor Lock has nothing of the sort. Without even coordinating with your friends you can use it to survive until help arrives. I'd prefer an AA that's similar to the Regenator replace AL at the moment.

[QUOTE="The-Magus-D"][QUOTE="lafiro93"]Out of 8 people, i say 3 people use them, but i say noobs do cause they are such easy targets that led to assists.

Though I have a nasty feeling armor lock is going to get a massive nerf.

[QUOTE="The-Magus-D"][QUOTE="Kickinurass"] Evade's amazing, I hope Elites in campaign are aggressive with it. I always spaz out when an player evades in SvE because the pistol and DMR clips are so small.

Though I have a nasty feeling armor lock is going to get a massive nerf.

Kickinurass

They both have stealth, I thought?

Armor Lock is just annoying. I don't die when people use it because I just hightail it outta there because I know his team will be there soon on cleanup duty. It just seems like such a crutch for bad players. A 5 second immunity to everything, with a split second delay between use. and the ability to recharge your shields and no detriment to using it at all.

With sprint, you can't fire. Cloaking screws up your radar jammer and forces you to move slow to get the full effect (Anything less is pretty visible from my experience). Jetpack makes you a prime target to everyone in the game. Evade is kinda like Armor Lock, because there is no detriment to doing it - but at least its limited to two rolls and the person takes full damage from whatever does manage to hit him.

Armor Lock has nothing of the sort. Without even coordinating with your friends you can use it to survive until help arrives. I'd prefer an AA that's similar to the Regenator replace AL at the moment.

the beta was awful

Golden_Boy187

Based on what exactly?

[QUOTE="Golden_Boy187"]

the beta was awful

AdobeArtist

Based on what exactly?

It's not worth it. :P

That new game mode is. I love the new default load-outs.

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

[QUOTE="Golden_Boy187"]

the beta was awful

musicalmac

Based on what exactly?

It's not worth it. :P

That new game mode is. I love the new default load-outs.

You're referring to Generator defense?

You're referring to Generator defense?

AdobeArtist

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

You're referring to Generator defense?

musicalmac

For a mode called Network Test 1, Generator Defense is loads of fun. I must admit I prefer playing as the elites(who doesn't?) since defending usually takes coordination and I don't talk to strangers. The Gladiator loadout is my fav. Makes you feel like a raging bull with a plasma sword and pair of nike crosstrainers.:P GD is the only mode I use armor lock on, when they're nade spamming bravo it comes in very handy.

All that aside, Overlook is my favorite map in the beta. I can't wait to play it in other modes, or even in the campaign. Here's a GD pic from bungie.net I thought was pretty rad...

Awesome image. :omusicalmac

Preferred these, TBH:

Just saying. Gamecube's image is pretty good too.

Reach is a pretty game.musicalmac

Imagine what Bungie has for us in the campaign! Overlook is just the start!

[QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

You're referring to Generator defense?

musicalmac

[QUOTE="musicalmac"][QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

You're referring to Generator defense?

Trinexxx

It would work, won't it?

Imagine exploring the Reach Sandbox with 6 players. I mean, someone from bungie did say that this was a sandbox game?

[QUOTE="Golden_Boy187"]

the beta was awful

Based on what exactly?

[QUOTE="Golden_Boy187"]

the beta was awful

Based on what exactly?

[QUOTE="gammon56"][QUOTE="AdobeArtist"]

Based on what exactly?

Sandvichman

[QUOTE="Sandvichman"][QUOTE="gammon56"] He played it at his "friends house".gammon56

I was sad. The whole "Arms Race" parody was one of the best parts of movie.

I got the chance to play SVE and was impressed despite how ferocious the elites can be. If such a mode would exist, the elites need something downgraded in terms of their loadsouts. Who knows? At this point I still see the spartans having the edge as a stationary force while the elites have the edge in terms of mobility. If they took those strengths into account and give them the proper loadouts (Spartans having Armor Lock and ranged weaponry, elites having roll and close-range weaponary).

Also, Generator Defense I'm hoping is a standard gametype in the final release for us to toy around with in Forge. Also, I hope you can set it for attack/defend and multi-generator defense. It reminds me of VIP but without the human flaw of being stupid in the battle. If they had it in the final, I could see some interesting gametypes with that in mind. Heck, I could see people using it for maps like Sandbox. Pirate ship battles anyone? (Use objects to create ships, have generators on each "ship" and give the players swords and grenade launchers!)

Rejoice! The beta has been extended until Thursday at 1:00pm EDT.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/18/halo-reach-beta-extended-to-thursday-may-20/

Rejoice! The beta has been extended until Thursday at 1:00pm EDT.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/18/halo-reach-beta-extended-to-thursday-may-20/

Mark36111

Rejoice! The beta has been extended until Thursday at 1:00pm EDT.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/18/halo-reach-beta-extended-to-thursday-may-20/

Mark36111

Rejoice! The beta has been extended until Thursday at 1:00pm EDT.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/18/halo-reach-beta-extended-to-thursday-may-20/

Mark36111

[QUOTE="Mark36111"]

Rejoice! The beta has been extended until Thursday at 1:00pm EDT.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/18/halo-reach-beta-extended-to-thursday-may-20/

twitchmonkey399

Well, it's been a helluva 2 weeks (and some change). And I loved every minute of the Beta :D The armor abilities add a whole new dynamic to the multiplayer carnage and will change the way players engage each other on the battlefield. The weapons all look awesome in their extra detailing, especially the shotgun and the DMR is a beast in open environments. That really is my favorite new weapon and a worthy successor to the Battle Rifle, though I also gotta give a shout out to the Plasma Launcher.

Powerhouse is the new & improved High Ground, and Overlook... well that map is just GORGEOUS :shock:

Invasion is big team battle done right with tiered objectives that adds a contextual structure to the conflict between sides that fits the story. It just adds so much more than Team killing Team for points. Generator defense is really going to set a new benchmark for multiplayer as well. Stockpile turned a format I never liked before, and made CTF more fun and varied. Head Hunter mode though frustrated me.

Once again, Bungie shows why they're among the Top Tier in competitive multiplayer shooters. :D :D

What a wonderful beta. I've become so good with the grenade launcher - shame its toward the end of the beta.

played it the first two days (Beta Was Awful) went back to playing halo 3 and MW2

now iam hooked on RDR.

I was getting bored towards the end of the Beta, and looking at the numbers I'm not alone.

It ends just in time. Good Beta though, got me hyped for Reach.

I was getting bored towards the end of the Beta, and looking at the numbers I'm not alone.

It ends just in time. Good Beta though, got me hyped for Reach.

SaltyMeatballs

[QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

I was getting bored towards the end of the Beta, and looking at the numbers I'm not alone.

It ends just in time. Good Beta though, got me hyped for Reach.

Ninja-Hippo

It was fun playing with you in the beta though, and the beta was fun in general, what's funny is that I hardly lagged in Generator Defense.

[QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"][QUOTE="SaltyMeatballs"]

I was getting bored towards the end of the Beta, and looking at the numbers I'm not alone.

It ends just in time. Good Beta though, got me hyped for Reach.

mitu123

It was fun playing with you in the beta though, and the beta was fun in general, what's funny is that I hardly lagged in Generator Defense.

That's it guys! The beta finished........... an hour ago. Lol!

It was good while it lasted. :(

It was good while it lasted. :(

Teufelhuhn

I can't seem to play anything else, or see videos of anything else anymore. It feels so boring...... :( *sigh*