Halo: Reach

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Halo: Reach

Flaw, did I read correctly were the the beta ends on May 19th and the game comes out in Sept?

[Steel5]

Re: Halo: Reach

Walkthrough of the map Overlook (Generator Defense, May 14)

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That map is GORGEOUS!

Network test 1 is a test for firefight I think.

[Flawless]

Re: Halo: Reach

Flaw, did I read correctly were the the beta ends on May 19th and the game comes out in Sept?

Correct on the beta end date. Reach is still listed as fall, but a September release is very likely. We got the release date of Halo 3 the day of the beta, maybe it will be the same for Reach tomorrow.

That map is GORGEOUS!

Network test 1 is a test for firefight I think.

You might be right. It's definitely testing much more than Bungie is letting on. This map visually is a big step above the maps in the beta, but of course, it's pulled directly from the Campaign. Difference is, it's sunny here, and not raining.

[SinisterAlex]

Re: Halo: Reach

Flaw, did I read correctly were the the beta ends on May 19th and the game comes out in Sept?

Boo..... that sucks such a short beta period, then the looooooong wait begins xD

[Flawless]

Re: Halo: Reach

Interesting. I think this will be the first Halo game I'm going to actually get into. I have Halo 3, but never played it much. I think it was the gameplay style that turned me off, but from watching these previews, it looks like a more "modernized" Halo experience, if that makes any sense.

It does makes sense. I mentioned this with my impressions that Halo was in need of changes, and Reach brings by far the most changes to the core formula and feel yet. While it's modernized in a lot of ways, it's still very unique, and very much Halo.

I had an couple of ideas for this: Either eliminate the dropped grenades from being picked up so it cuts down on grenade spam, delay the explosion (Like you said)

Another idea I like is reducing the nades that are in the game by either eliminating dropped nades off dead bodies or make the nades dropped from dead bodies disappear quicker than they do now.

Yes, any of these, but please don't reduce grenade damage.

[Steel5]

Re: Halo: Reach

You might be right. It's definitely testing much more than Bungie is letting on. This map visually is a big step above the maps in the beta, but of course, it's pulled directly from the Campaign. Difference is, it's sunny here, and not raining.

Yeah, remember that Firefight spaces in ODST were taken directly from campaign spaces. Overlook is clearly pulled straight from campaign, probably with little to no changes.

Also in the films after a network test game is played, it says "Overlook on easy", instead of "Network test 1 or generator defense on Overlook".

Speaking of which, that skybox in that level is awesome and I have a feeling that the campaign for this game is going to be epic.

[Haval93]

Re: Halo: Reach

Yeah, remember that Firefight spaces in ODST were taken directly from campaign spaces. Overlook is clearly pulled straight from campaign, probably with little to no changes.

Also in the films after a network test game is played, it says "Overlook on easy", instead of "Network test 1 or generator defense on Overlook".

Speaking of which, that skybox in that level is awesome and I have a feeling that the campaign for this game is going to be epic.

If I am not mistaken, Bungie confirmed that all muiltiplayer maps are levels from the campaign. They simply pulled them straight of there. So while they were designing campaign they also had there maps ready. For muiltiplayer they just have different time of day. I clearly remember it somewhere..

[SinisterAlex]

Re: Halo: Reach

What I'm looking forward to seeing in Reach is and if they will have a forge mode. Loved forge in Halo 3, but it needed alot of work. Anyone know if it will be in Reach?

[Catch28]

Re: Halo: Reach

What I'm looking forward to seeing in Reach is and if they will have a forge mode. Loved forge in Halo 3, but it needed alot of work. Anyone know if it will be in Reach?

Yes it will be

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Halo: Reach

What time does this drop?

[SinisterAlex]

Re: Halo: Reach

Yes it will be

Sweet.

[Steel5]

Re: Halo: Reach

If I am not mistaken, Bungie confirmed that all muiltiplayer maps are levels from the campaign. They simply pulled them straight of there. So while they were designing campaign they also had there maps ready. For muiltiplayer they just have different time of day. I clearly remember it somewhere..

Yeah multiplayer maps are built like they normally would be and then implemented into the campaign. The Overlook map however looks as if its the over way around, and the map has no end to it (You die for "leaving the battlefield" however after a timer).

I am pretty sure that Overlook is a firefight map (as well as a space for campaign obviously).

[DirtyJerz32]

Re: Halo: Reach

What time does this drop?

Anyone?

[Haval93]

Re: Halo: Reach

Anyone?

Late tomorrow morning... So people can go to school and work and come back and won't miss much.

[Antec]

Re: Halo: Reach

From Bungie.net

When does the Beta officially begin?
ODST owners will be able to access the Reach beta "late morning" PDT on Monday, May 3rd. Just put your ODST campaign disc in and select the Reach Beta menu option.


"Late morning?" Can't you tell us the exact time?
Late morning (Pacific Daylight Time) is as exact as we can get right now. As soon as the switch is flipped and the beta is active, we'll be sure to spread the word.