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HaloFest (November 8-11): Halo 5 Beta & Halo: Nightall premieres and more
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Praying that it doesn't
Pixel Samurai
Member
Right, I would almost prefer a pre-done trailer. You know there's going to be commentary and such.
It just feels presumptuous to me- same as they've done with Evolve having pro players with announcers at trade shows.
Idk, game marketing is weird.
FaintColt388301
Member
They shouldn't have pros playing pros. It should be pros vs joes. Make it as funny as possible with them just toying around with the other team.
I doubt it, and would hope not. They've been touting 60 fps and "arena shooter".
Jessie.Bristol
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justsomeguy
Member
I'm very interested in the Halo 5 situation. Obviously, they're going to showcase the competitive arena side of things first and foremost, but I wonder how much junk is going to be carried over from 4. We know there won't be AAs, and they'd be out of their minds if they included ordnance again... Right? (I know there's spartan abilities, whatever the fuck that is)
I'll take whatever they show with a grain of salt, and the impressions of professionals and players even less so. Don't know how many times I heard "Feels like Halo
" when fans got their hands on Halo 4. Turned out to be utter bullshit.
Beta will be a good indicator of what's to come. Hopefully. A year is a long time to make a good thing a lot worse.
I'll take whatever they show with a grain of salt, and the impressions of professionals and players even less so. Don't know how many times I heard "Feels like Halo
" when fans got their hands on Halo 4. Turned out to be utter bullshit. Beta will be a good indicator of what's to come. Hopefully. A year is a long time to make a good thing a lot worse.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Delicious.
ElRenoRaven
Member
I'm very interested in the Halo 5 situation. Obviously, they're going to showcase the competitive arena side of things first and foremost, but I wonder how much junk is going to be carried over from 4. We know there won't be AAs, and they'd be out of their minds if they included ordnance again... Right? (I know there's spartan abilities, whatever the fuck that is)
I'll take whatever they show with a grain of salt, and the impressions of professionals and players even less so. Don't know how many times I heard "Feels like Halo
Beta will be a good indicator of what's to come. Hopefully. A year is a long time to make a good thing a lot worse.
You would want to believe that but well we thought that with Reach to Halo 4 also and we see what that got us.
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
So excited for everyone to get in on this.
Dental Plan
Member
Does it say anywhere if Tickets will be available for the Avalon Theatre? I live in LA and I would love to go to this in person.
Hispanic! At the Disco
Member
I has poor reading skills. The LA Event on Nov. 10th is just to watch the pros play the beta, right?
Gabotron ES
Member
Yeah no, I'd take pros playing over Hornet flipping simulator 2.0
Son of Sam
Banned
Yah, i hope not to but i have a feeling it will. Things like the double or triple jump, sliding, i feel like that will be in Halo 5.
No.
It shows the competive community is supported from the get go this is good for all the players. Also seeing Snipedown how he shows off the new sniper will be better than watching press guys like IGN dudes.
Also the 50k tourney, daaaamn. I'll be watching all week
Zeouterlimits
Member
You are absolutely correct, good point.
I was able to tell I didn't like the art style though.
Thats odd to me, because Reach felt like the least like halo game to me. The weapons and mp gameplay felt like a Halo+COD mash. To me Halo 4 came back to its roots.
As for those drops, well the multiplayer has to evolve a little bit with time because people would feel like nothing has changed except weapons, maps and graphics. Then people would become more bored with the ip in time. And they also can't please everyone because everyone seems to be a ridiculous critic these days...
Like the Halo MCC thread about the 20gig day one download and about MS being cheap for not including a second disc. What a bunch of whiners. Useless input on the thread like seriously.. 4 games plus all the mp maps plus multiplayer beta for halo 5 and nightfall?!?! Talk about value! All I can say is MS take my money lol.
Here here.. And in your response to the other persons comment.. Some people just need to complain to make themselves feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Leyasu
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kittens
Unconfirmed Member
People are merely expressing skepticism and caution based on similar events in the past. I don't know if you were around during the Halo 4 pre-release hype train, but the initial MP reveal was very encouraging, then the next big wave of info (the May 2012 Game Informer) was very discouraging. People just don't want to see that happen again.
It's something I empathize with, though I'm hopeful that 343 has learned from their mistakes and has listened to the overwhelming fan feedback. I'm feeling pretty good about Halo 5's potential.
This is a lazy explanation for other peoples' worries and honestly isn't helping the discussion at all.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I think it's inevitable, sadly. Hopefully H2A will win some more people over to the anti-sprint camp.
The fact that they are ready to show halo 5 and let people play it almost (if not) a full year before release is very promising.
imo both 343 and ms know that halo 4 wasn't quite up to the halo standards and know that if halo 5 doesn't go over too well with the fans then the ip as a whole could take a serious hit. I have faith in 343 though. I thought 4 was better than reach by a landslide. All that needs to change is non random and consistent power weapon placement on the maps, the way vehicle health is handled, and the removal of loadout abilities. I think 60fps and dedicated servers will go a long way too.
imo both 343 and ms know that halo 4 wasn't quite up to the halo standards and know that if halo 5 doesn't go over too well with the fans then the ip as a whole could take a serious hit. I have faith in 343 though. I thought 4 was better than reach by a landslide. All that needs to change is non random and consistent power weapon placement on the maps, the way vehicle health is handled, and the removal of loadout abilities. I think 60fps and dedicated servers will go a long way too.
ebullientprism
Member
Yep. This is worth remembering.
Im interested to see what they show off but it wouldnt surprise me if what we see ends up tucked away in a "Pro" playlist somewhere and we get the same CoD hybrid again for the main MP.
I agree. Play to Halo's core strengths of methodical and thoughtful gunplay; don't adhere to the pace of other games in the genre. Maintain Halo's unique feel.
Twin Tails
Member
Halo 5 Hype !!!
I'm guessing (and hoping) it's gone or back to being an armor ability like in Reach. I didn't mind it at all as that, to be honest.
ElRenoRaven
Member
Exactly. I hope what they show is what it really is at launch. I do. I hope they have listened and are indeed going to be more straightforward and give the fans what they want. It's not bad to be skeptical. It would be bad if we were here going fuck them and refusing to give them any chance and I haven't seen a single one of us say that. We're merely being skeptical.
I hope it's in, even if it's just for the SP.
I wouldn't mind a boost/double jump, something like the UT dodge. There'd be no need for sprint. They could increase movement speed a bit.
xplicitone
Member
My body is ready
The Inventor
Member
Hmm...why? If it has something to do with the story of Halo 3 or 4 and what might happen in 5, please, no spoilers!
Kibbles
Member
Wait until you see iron sights.
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