Halo 4

[Phobia]

Re: Halo 4

The game is awesome. New to Halo here. Any reason why I'm getting killed so quickly? It seems I'm getting killed fast while it takes a good clip out of my gun to kill someone else. Anyone have any tips?

Rookies shoot center mass to much. Practice going towards the head as often as possible and you will kill quicker. Also some other tips.

1) Weapon switching - Practice combos such as charged plasma pistol to knock down shields then switching to main weapon to kill fast

2) Crouching - Many in halo run run run run and are always on the map. You can get the drop on them by "disappearing" from the map by moving slow and crouched. Then spring the trap.

3) Jump & Jet pack - Make yourself a moving target and you will be harder to hit

4) Melee - Far to often rookies will be within punch range and just continue to shoot. Learn to use your fist any time available.

5) Just have fun - Bottom line in halo you going to die and die a lot. It is a game about pure fast paced action. So just sit back and don't get frustrated with dying. Instead just practice enjoying the experience.

[Kevin26385]

Re: Halo 4

Apparently getting to a checkpoint doesn't save your campaign? I was getting towards the end of a mission and went to go eat lunch after reaching a checkpoint...and now I have to start all over.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Halo 4

Apparently getting to a checkpoint doesn't save your campaign? I was getting towards the end of a mission and went to go eat lunch after reaching a checkpoint...and now I have to start all over.

Yup, I also learned that one the hard way. I am about half way through campaign, just started Chapter 5 last night and I can't believe how much fun I'm having. I thought the

Spoiler

Covenant were going to take a backseat in the story and when I first met the Promethean race I'm like ok I guess they might be gone. I like the little Grunts, they are cute. As the story unfolds we learn more about this set of Covenant and their master plan.

[JODYE]

Re: Halo 4

Rookies shoot center mass to much. Practice going towards the head as often as possible and you will kill quicker. Also some other tips.

1) Weapon switching - Practice combos such as charged plasma pistol to knock down shields then switching to main weapon to kill fast

2) Crouching - Many in halo run run run run and are always on the map. You can get the drop on them by "disappearing" from the map by moving slow and crouched. Then spring the trap.

3) Jump & Jet pack - Make yourself a moving target and you will be harder to hit

4) Melee - Far to often rookies will be within punch range and just continue to shoot. Learn to use your fist any time available.

5) Just have fun - Bottom line in halo you going to die and die a lot. It is a game about pure fast paced action. So just sit back and don't get frustrated with dying. Instead just practice enjoying the experience.

To add to this, try to lead with nades if you're running into a firefight.

If you hit, if immediately gives you the advantage, and at the least, it allows you to gain position if they are retreating from the grenade.

Also, use cover around you. Traverse the area and maneuver around pillars, walls,stairs etc. to make it harder for the opponent to shoot you and land head shots.

But most IMPORTANT is you have to aim for the head. I would say 99% of my games, all but one or two of my kills are by headshot. If you don't go for the head, you don't have a chance.

[Kevin26385]

Re: Halo 4

Yup, I also learned that one the hard way. I am about half way through campaign, just started Chapter 5 last night and I can't believe how much fun I'm having. I thought the

Spoiler

Covenant were going to take a backseat in the story and when I first met the Promethean race I'm like ok I guess they might be gone. I like the little Grunts, they are cute. As the story unfolds we learn more about this set of Covenant and their master plan.

SO obnoxious, who in 343 thought it would be a bright idea to give out checkpoints...but not save the game.

I probably won't touch campaign for awhile now. Playing on legendary is difficult enough, I have no motivation to play the same level again.

[Brandwin]

Re: Halo 4

Grifball is just about the best MP mode I have ever played.

What mode is this?

[mrprice33]

Apparently getting to a checkpoint doesn't save your campaign? I was getting towards the end of a mission and went to go eat lunch after reaching a checkpoint...and now I have to start all over.

It's been like that in all of the 360 halo games. Makes no sense to me.

[BenGerman]

Re: Halo 4

My initial impressions (and when I say initial, I mean about half-way through the campaign and about 30 matches of MP in) are that this game is exactly what I was hoping it would be. In terms of fun factor, I'd say it ranks well among other Halos:

1) Halo 2
2) Halo CE
3) Halo 4
4) Halo 3 (although, H3 is pretty close IMO. I enjoy the MP gameplay in 4 more, but prefer the ranking system 3 used).
5) Halo: Reach

Now, I've heard that 343 is releasing a Competitive Ranking System in the relatively near future which could bump it right up there with CE if they also add to the playlists. My biggest issue with the game right now is the same one I had with Reach -- although, to a much lesser degree -- is that people don't seem to care all that much about winning the game. It certainly helps that they reward team play (I love being credited in game with assists, flag caps, etc.), but without that Ranking System, it's hard to really care whether or not you lose a game. There is nothing to worry about and not a whole lot to gain.

Anyway, I'm really loving the game. If anyone ever wants to play online, hit me up. I'm pretty decent so hopefully you won't have to worry about me weighing you down.

GT - Bengerman 1031

[Candyman5]

Re: Halo 4

My initial impressions (and when I say initial, I mean about half-way through the campaign and about 30 matches of MP in) are that this game is exactly what I was hoping it would be. In terms of fun factor, I'd say it ranks well among other Halos:

1) Halo 2
2) Halo CE
3) Halo 4
4) Halo 3 (although, H3 is pretty close IMO. I enjoy the MP gameplay in 4 more, but prefer the ranking system 3 used).
5) Halo: Reach

Now, I've heard that 343 is releasing a Competitive Ranking System in the relatively near future which could bump it right up there with CE if they also add to the playlists. My biggest issue with the game right now is the same one I had with Reach -- although, to a much lesser degree -- is that people don't seem to care all that much about winning the game. It certainly helps that they reward team play (I love being credited in game with assists, flag caps, etc.), but without that Ranking System, it's hard to really care whether or not you lose a game. There is nothing to worry about and not a whole lot to gain.

Anyway, I'm really loving the game. If anyone ever wants to play online, hit me up. I'm pretty decent so hopefully you won't have to worry about me weighing you down.

GT - Bengerman 1031

My Rankings:

1. Halo CE
2. Halo 4
3. Halo 3 (Didnt really like)
4. Halo 2 (Bouncers ruined my experience)
5. Halo Reach (Poop)

Rookies shoot center mass to much. Practice going towards the head as often as possible and you will kill quicker. Also some other tips.

1) Weapon switching - Practice combos such as charged plasma pistol to knock down shields then switching to main weapon to kill fast

2) Crouching - Many in halo run run run run and are always on the map. You can get the drop on them by "disappearing" from the map by moving slow and crouched. Then spring the trap.

3) Jump & Jet pack - Make yourself a moving target and you will be harder to hit

4) Melee - Far to often rookies will be within punch range and just continue to shoot. Learn to use your fist any time available.

5) Just have fun - Bottom line in halo you going to die and die a lot. It is a game about pure fast paced action. So just sit back and don't get frustrated with dying. Instead just practice enjoying the experience.

I disagree with half of #3 with the Jet pack. I prefer people using it against me because for me and others its a very easy kill escpecially for precision weapons.

[Phobia]

Re: Halo 4

My Rankings:

1. Halo CE
2. Halo 4
3. Halo 3 (Didnt really like)
4. Halo 2 (Bouncers ruined my experience)
5. Halo Reach (Poop)



I disagree with half of #3 with the Jet pack. I prefer people using it against me because for me and others its a very easy kill escpecially for precision weapons.

I see it completely different. In a long range situation yea I agree, but in a close CQB map the advantage goes to the jet pack in my opinion. A one vs one between a guy on foot and guy with jet pack goes to jet pack. The jet packer has the advantage of shooting straight down towards constant head shots, while the guy on the ground will find it harder to make consistent head shots.

Now you extend your range on a jetpacker and yea they are just putting themselves in the open. A good jetpacker uses it primarily in CQB combat.

[The_Wise_One]

Re: Halo 4

The scattershot is beast. Always going on sprees with it

[SECElit3]

Re: Halo 4

So no one for legendary co-op tonight? My GT is secelit3

[Phobia]

Re: Halo 4

So no one for legendary co-op tonight? My GT is secelit3

I'm going to be going online for some multiplayer sorry SEC

[eF 5ive]

Re: Halo 4

eF 5ive

Down for co op or multiplayer. Getting on now. Im pretty beast @ shooters, and use a mic. 26. :O

[iRepIndiana]

Picking this up tonight someone PLZ add me i dont wanna do this alone lol. Multiplayer that is. Gamertag is MoGotti13