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[minasodaboy]

new bnet hotness is looking dapper.

 

[Toddler]

...and that's why I'm not a gambling man :lol

Sorry urk, I love you again.

 

[urk]

...and that's why I'm not a gambling man :lol

Sorry urk, I love you again.

Too late. Guess I need to reroute this Friends and Family code.

 

[Najaf]

I have to say, the in depth stats of b-net are one of the biggest factors in driving my Halo purchases. I enjoy the games, sure, but I've always been a bit of a stats buff. More stats never hurt anyone.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Too late. Guess I need to reroute this Friends and Family code.

Ouch

 

[feel]

I'll take it.

 

[Toddler]

Too late. Guess I need to reroute this Friends and Family code.

You know I like it better when you tease....

 

[RebornYeti]

So, I'm really thinking about doing a song for the Podcast.

One idea I have so far is me playing the Tuba to my own written tune, and my Grandpa will sing along. It will be about someone tea-bagging an enemy while pulling of insane headshots with the DMR.

I think it could be a success.

 

[Devin Olsen]

Spoiler for Urks handy Invasion guide:

Spoiler

In the Beta you do not switch sides. This was intentional to make the games shorter and keep more matchmaking churn.

Wait how does that work.... Wouldn't that be like playing CTF on Zanzibar and only having a chance to play on Assault or Defense, not both?

I guess I can understand wanting to churn out more games, but this seems a bit odd, clarification would be appreciated!

 

[Schmitty]

So, I'm really thinking about doing a song for the Podcast.

One idea I have so far is me playing the Tuba to my own written tune, and my Grandpa will sing along. It will be about someone tea-bagging an enemy while pulling of insane headshots with the DMR.

I think it could be a success.

Sounds like it could be the best theme song ever or the worst. :lol

 

[BladedExpert]

So, I'm really thinking about doing a song for the Podcast.

One idea I have so far is me playing the Tuba to my own written tune, and my Grandpa will sing along. It will be about someone tea-bagging an enemy while pulling of insane headshots with the DMR.

I think it could be a success.

:lol

 

[ToyMachine228]

Oh man I saw that thing that Bungie is looking for music for Podcasts. Going to see if I can submit one of my band's recordings that fit. I have to look into the details of this.

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

So, I'm really thinking about doing a song for the Podcast.

One idea I have so far is me playing the Tuba to my own written tune, and my Grandpa will sing along. It will be about someone tea-bagging an enemy while pulling of insane headshots with the DMR.

I think it could be a success.

Do it. Sounds amazing.

 

[The Librarian]

So, I'm really thinking about doing a song for the Podcast.

One idea I have so far is me playing the Tuba to my own written tune, and my Grandpa will sing along. It will be about someone tea-bagging an enemy while pulling of insane headshots with the DMR.

I think it could be a success.

No. Let me do the vocals over a XBL mic. It would be glorious.

 

[neoism]

 

[EazyB]

The depth of the stats on Bnet... fucking glorious.

We have a bunch of nifty new stats that are interesting – average kill distance and average death distance are early favorites.

Can you stream videos without downloading them? Will there be YouTube-esque sorting features for all the content? Say I want to watch (or download) a video. I want to watch high level Arena play. Could I sort by the highest rated Onyx-level games on Powerhouse?

I don't care if the ability to stream video is in the beta but I want to reiterate my desire for a GothamTV system in the final game.

These are some good ideas here. It's awesome to know the beta has Halo 3 parity regarding files but its the new shit that I really wanna see. Also not seeing how the UI for searching for content in-game is a bummer but I guess this was a Bnet article and the beta is less than 2 weeks away.

Kinda bummed out that they're sticking with the Render Point system though. It was perfectly understandable that they had to use it for Halo 3 considering it was never a planned feature and kinda jimmy-rigged in there. But with Reach I was hoping they'd find a partner which could be used to upload it to the web or at the very least convert it to a file for the PC. Lord knows they'd probably prefer that kind of system so maybe it's still not logistically viable. Bummer nonetheless.

 

[RebornYeti]

Sounds like it could be the best theme song ever or the worst. :lol

Either way, I think it will be awesome in my opinion. And hey, at least I can say I tried!

No. Let me do the vocals over a XBL mic. It would be glorious.

I don't know. I need to hear your voice first. Gotta make sure you don't sound like a pedophile or something.

 

[Princess Carl]

Wait how does that work.... Wouldn't that be like playing CTF on Zanzibar and only having a chance to play on Assault or Defense, not both?

I guess I can understand wanting to churn out more games, but this seems a bit odd, clarification would be appreciated!

I don't know. I think i see where they are coming from.

In BC2, you'll play a long round on defense or offense, and after the round ends, most of the time I really don't want to play that same map again.

Perhaps Invasion will evoke similar feelings after one round, and too alleviate this, you go and play another separate game. So instead of one really long match, its two smaller portions.

 

[Princess Carl]

No. Let me do the vocals over a XBL mic. It would be glorious.

I see through your pathetic attempt to get partial credit for his awesome song and therefore a F&F code!

(Can I sing too?)

 

[Dirtbag]

:lol

Luke isnt a saints fan. He is a Colts fan.

Spoiler

ill let you figure out the rest

I should have bet him for a F&F code instead :lol

just 2 more days Luke

 

[The Librarian]

I see through your pathetic attempt to get partial credit for his awesome song and therefore a F&F code!

Nah. I just think it would be hilarious. I dunno. Maybe an old man would be funnier sounding than me.

 

[Princess Carl]

Nah. I just think it would be hilarious. I dunno. Maybe an old man would be funnier sounding than me.

Why not both? (and me)

 

[EazyB]

Wait how does that work.... Wouldn't that be like playing CTF on Zanzibar and only having a chance to play on Assault or Defense, not both?

I guess I can understand wanting to churn out more games, but this seems a bit odd, clarification would be appreciated!

Yeah, I don't quite understand it either. I was under the impression that only the attacking team could score while the defending team waits for their chance at offense to tie it up or take the lead. Surely this isn't the case if one team never even touches offense.

 

[neoism]

:O

 

[Devin Olsen]

I don't know. I think i see where they are coming from.

In BC2, you'll play a long round on defense or offense, and after the round ends, most of the time I really don't want to play that same map again.

Perhaps Invasion will evoke similar feelings after one round, and too alleviate this, you go and play another separate game. So instead of one really long match, its two smaller portions.

Yes but won't that end up being a case of "Invasion! yes" **** "Shit we are the elites!"

With seemingly entirely different roles (spartans vs elites) balancing the two enough to make neither side more favorable seems impossible. If they pull it off then that is great, but I personally do not see that happening.

I do not mean to sound negative with all of this, I am just expressing my concerns.

Edit: Also Eazy is completely right, is there even a chance for the defending team to score?

Suppose I shouldn't bitch to much about a game-type I know almost nothing about...

Yeah, I don't quite understand it either. I was under the impression that only the attacking team could score while the defending team waits for their chance at offense to tie it up or take the lead. Surely this isn't the case if one team never even touches offense.

 

[The Librarian]

Why not both? (and me)

I wasn't being serious.

Yeah, I don't quite understand it either. I was under the impression that only the attacking team could score while the defending team waits for their chance at offense to tie it up or take the lead. Surely this isn't the case if one team never even touches offense.

If Elites push through, they win. If the Spartans hold them back, they win. Could that be it?

 

[Princess Carl]

Yes but won't that end up being a case of "Invasion! yes" **** "Shit we are the elites!"

With seemingly entirely different roles (spartans vs elites) balancing the two enough to make neither side more favorable seems impossible. If they pull it off then that is great, but I personally do not see that happening.

I do not mean to sound negative with all of this, I am just expressing my concerns.

Oh yeah of course. I completely agree. The fact that both sides are so different makes the case for a standard of two rounds. But well see I guess.

 

[RebornYeti]

Nah. I just think it would be hilarious. I dunno. Maybe an old man would be funnier sounding than me.

What's funnier than some old guy who knows nothing about Halo singing a song about Halo?

 

[Kapura]

Spoiler for Urks handy Invasion guide:

Spoiler

In the Beta you do not switch sides. This was intentional to make the games shorter and keep more matchmaking churn.

Then we'll need to be told how the Spartans can win besides denying destruction of every generator!

 

[LukeSmith]

I should have bet him for a F&F code instead :lol

just 2 more days Luke

You can remake me a sweet new avatar for one, though. I'll give you a shot at redemption.

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

You can remake me a sweet new avatar for one, though. I'll give you a shot at redemption.

The scramble for making Luke's new avatar has begun. :lol

Spoiler

I will not be partaking...I didn't even make my own.

 

[feel]

It's just directed at Dirtbag, since he made the one Luke's currently using for a bet.

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

It's just directed at Dirtbag, since he made the one Luke's currently using.

I know...it was a joke. =P

 

[Slightly Live]

Really loving the new Bnet details. I wonder how efficient the tagging and file searching will be from the game itself.

 

[Kibbles]

So, I'm really thinking about doing a song for the Podcast.

One idea I have so far is me playing the Tuba to my own written tune, and my Grandpa will sing along. It will be about someone tea-bagging an enemy while pulling of insane headshots with the DMR.

I think it could be a success.

:lol Grandpa Yeti ftw! Now you got everyones hopes up, it must be done. ;p

 

[Schmitty]

If Elites push through, they win. If the Spartans hold them back, they win. Could that be it?

That was what I was assuming. It works that way in Bad Company, and doesn't annoy me.

 

[bobs...onGaf]

You can remake me a sweet new avatar for one, though. I'll give you a shot at redemption.

If that extends to everyone im well up for that!

 

[zumphry]

I'm really loving everything about Reach so far. Bungie is just going balls to the wall with Reach. :lol

Also liking the Blue team vs Red Team picture with the Red guy being shot to death.

 

[Ramirez]

That was what I was assuming. It works that way in Bad Company, and doesn't annoy me.

Both sides get a chance at Off/Def in BC...

Personally I don't mind it being the way it is in the beta, as someone else said, playing the same map for close to an hour for two games gets a little tedious in BC2 at times.

 

[electricpirate]

Yes but won't that end up being a case of "Invasion! yes" **** "Shit we are the elites!"

With seemingly entirely different roles (spartans vs elites) balancing the two enough to make neither side more favorable seems impossible. If they pull it off then that is great, but I personally do not see that happening.

I do not mean to sound negative with all of this, I am just expressing my concerns.

Edit: Also Eazy is completely right, is there even a chance for the defending team to score?

Suppose I shouldn't bitch to much about a game-type I know almost nothing about...

One quick note, Brian was responding to a question about invasion slayer, which makes sense for a single round.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Both sides get a chance at Off/Def in BC...

Personally I don't mind it being the way it is in the beta, as someone else said, playing the same map for close to an hour for two games gets a little tedious in BC2 at times.

Overall though, the gameplay greatly varies which really changes up the map and keeps the experience fresh, I just hope invasion is the same way.

 

[Tashi]

Oh man GothamTV was amazing. I used to love watching the best racers dominate the tracks. I wouldn't mind having people watch me on HaloTV

 

[LukeSmith]

If that extends to everyone im well up for that!

Dirtbag Exclusive

 

[Subtervotion]

Yeah, I don't quite understand it either. I was under the impression that only the attacking team could score while the defending team waits for their chance at offense to tie it up or take the lead. Surely this isn't the case if one team never even touches offense.

I'm pretty sure the question was about Invasion Slayer. Both teams can score on that. Invasion most likely has team switch?

One quick note, Brian was responding to a question about invasion slayer, which makes sense for a single round.

Beaten.

 

[Schmitty]

Both sides get a chance at Off/Def in BC...

Personally I don't mind it being the way it is in the beta, as someone else said, playing the same map for close to an hour for two games gets a little tedious in BC2 at times.

Yeah, but they count as different games, not rounds.

 

[RebornYeti]

:lol Grandpa Yeti ftw! Now you got everyones hopes up, it must be done. ;p

Haha, I'm already messing around with different tunes with my Tuba. I suck now though. I haven't played it since last Summer.

But it's still coming along pretty nicely. I still have to ask my Grandpa if he'll sing though. :lol

 

[Princess Carl]

Haha, I'm already messing around with different tunes with my Tuba. I suck now though. I haven't played it since last Summer.

But it's still coming along pretty nicely. I still have to ask my Grandpa if he'll sing though. :lol

can i pretend to be your grandpa is he says no?

 

[bobs...onGaf]

Dirtbag Exclusive

I got so excited :lol


-Yeti that sounds like the best song ever, hurry up and ask him so you can get recording started!

 

[Dirtbag]

Dirtbag Exclusive

Doesn't that have such a nice ring to it... :lol

 

[ManCannon]

One quick note, Brian was responding to a question about invasion slayer, which makes sense for a single round.

No, I was referring to Invasion (proper) - in the BETA. In the BETA you don't switch sides - so yeah, that means 6 people magically end up on Elite/Offense, 6 end up on Spartan/Defense.

The game ends if the Elites get the core back to the ship or if the Spartan's shut 'em down at any point along the way. You then return to lobby, rinse and repeat. Weird? Yeah, a bit. It's not called a BETA for nothin.

Invasion Slayer doesn't have have the same notion of "rounds" or an offense/defense component.