Halo 4

[Steel5]

Re: Halo 4

All I know is if I won't be playing as a ****ing Alien for half the game, and not even playing as one of the most badass characters in video game history, I'll be happy.

Graphics look insane. Was always a day one buy for me just because it's Halo, but now I'm excited about it.

You tack it back!

The Arbiter was a far more interesting character than the Chief ever was!

[Beantown]

You tack it back!

The Arbiter was a far more interesting character than the Chief ever was!

**** that. If I could've skipped those missions entirely I would've been happy. Jesus what a waste.

[Steel5]

Re: Halo 4

**** that. If I could've skipped those missions entirely I would've been happy. Jesus what a waste.

The Covenant Civil War is my favorite part of the trilogy, and being at the center of that was great.

The Chief has never been much a character (and this is coming from a massive fan of the series).

To each his own though of course.

[Candyman5]

Lol, I love how they are going to dive deeper into the Chiefs story in these new games, and if they are goin by the books than my theory is that the planet your on I'd either Onix or another world that links with the inside of the shield world where Dr. Halsey and the other Spartans are at. I hope I'm right, there's so many other Spartans talked about in the books that I always held out hope that you meet some in the games.

[Beantown]

The Covenant Civil War is my favorite part of the trilogy, and being at the center of that was great.

The Chief has never been much a character (and this is coming from a massive fan of the series).

To each his own though of course.

I guess since i was usually reading the books as I was playing there was a lot more to The Chief than the game ever got into so I likes him a lot more.

I felt no connection whatsoever to the arbiter. I just wanted to kill some aliens.

[EpicGingy]

Re: Halo 4

Yeah, I think they had too much Arbiter in Halo 2, but not enough of him in Halo 3. It's like Bungie just decided to take a dump on his story.

But if they don't have those missions in Halo 2, they have to change the storyline, because then how would the people who just play the games know why the Elites are all of a sudden on your side.

But I hope at some point the Arbiter is interwoven into the story, I don't expect him to really be in this game, but I hope in Halo 5 the Elites loyal to the Arbiter are helping us, I think it would be cool.

[Flawless]

Re: Halo 4

50 Spartan Ops missions over 10 weeks for free




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[PutsMcDougan]

Re: Halo 4

All of this sounds amazing.

Can't wait for this to drop.

[Candyman5]

All of this sounds amazing.

Can't wait for this to drop.

Deffinally

[TracerBullet]

Re: Halo 4

Hope y'all got space on your HDs.

Halo requires 8 GB install just for multiplayer.

[Steel5]

Re: Halo 4

Hope y'all got space on your HDs.

Halo requires 8 GB install just for multiplayer.

Between BF3 and Halo 4, I'm going to be taking up some series space on my hard drive with just two games.

I'm okay with that.

[Flawless]

Re: Halo 4

The Halo Bulletin: 7.6.12

Infinity Slayer is Halo 4’s all-new Team Slayer experience. It is an additional-but-vital mode, with new weapons, vehicles, loadouts and Armor Abilities. The UNSC Infinity takes a large role in this mode, providing players in the game with weapons and ordnance.

For the first time in Halo, you earn points not only for your team, but also for yourself. It still takes a certain amount of kills to win the game (currently one kill equals ten points, and 60 kills wins the game), but now you have your own personal progression loop on top of that.

Halo 4 also brings new medals and rewards to the experience, rewarding players not only for kills, but also style, assists, team support, and objective gameplay. Some of the things that count as “style” are killing an opponent attempting to hijack or skyjack a vehicle, ending an opponent’s killing spree, and killing an opponent that stole your ordnance.

Halo 4 features the new scoring system in all modes, but it makes its biggest impact in Infinity Slayer as players earn ordnance rewards from the UNSC Infinity.

Infinity Ordnance - During each Infinity Slayer experience, the UNSC Infinity drops ordnance at the start of the match. So, what used to be a shotgun leaning against the wall in previous Halos is now dropped from Infinity. At carefully-tuned intervals, Infinity resupplies the map with power weapons.

The distance at which you can see these weapons is tuned by map. The more lethal weapons (Rocket Launcher, Scattershot, and Sniper Rifle, for instance) are always on your screen. Mid-tier weapons and grenades are not.

After initial ordnance, the Infinity drops semi-randomized weapons within very specialized constraints, set up specifically by playlist and map settings. These drops occur every few minutes. When Infinity is ready to drop a weapon, it looks at all pre-determined, designer-scripted locations, and then selects one.

You will be able to customize Infinity ordnance in Forge.

Personal Ordnance - As you earn medals, you fill up your ordnance meter. When that meter is full, you earn a reward drop for yourself from the Infinity. The reward comes in the form of three randomized power weapons, grenades, or powerups (two of the former, one of the latter). You can then choose which one you want, and the Infinity will drop the ordnance (if you’re inside, it will teleport in). You won’t get the highest tier power weapons (e.g., rockets) in personal ordnance, but everything you do get is powerfully awesome. And awesomely powerful. And everything in between.

We are still fine-tuning the system but in its current iteration, each successive ordnance takes 30% more to get. On average, each player gets 1-2 ordnance per game. Solid playing may net you three; however, I’ve been unable to confirm. For obvious reasons.

Powerups are one of the biggest new impact features, and there will be three powerup selections available in Infinity Slayer. Overshield is making a return along with two new additions: Damage Boost and Speed Boost. Powerups are different colors, both on your screen and your character. Overshield is green, Speed Boost is blue (and leaves trails), and Damage Boost is red.

Powerups have a limited duration but are incredibly fun and combo well with the new weapons and Armor Abilities in Halo 4. For instance, the Energy Sword pairs well with the Overshield. Or, if you have a Magnum, selecting the Speed Boost is beneficial so you can quickly reach a power weapon. There are numerous on-the-fly choices and combinations to discover.

Some additional features of Infinity Slayer are perspective scripting and dynamic music, but you’ll hear more about those things later. For now, it’s time to move on to Halo: Reach.

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Some locations purpose built for Spartan Ops and 2 MP screens:









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Spawn system being overhauled:

Grenades will influence spawns, as will looking at a spawn spot, so players will not die upon spawning. That said, there is a slight chance that they can spawn at these locations, but it'll simply be less likely as the new system will put them somewhere safer.

In addition to the new spawning system, all maps will offer more spawn points. The developers at 343i found that just adding more spawn points gave players a better experience and allowed them a good chance to spawn in safer locations.

[Kevin26385]

Re: Halo 4

Hope y'all got space on your HDs.

Halo requires 8 GB install just for multiplayer.

Wonderful. I thought I could get away with having the 20 GB HD. I only have 5 GB left and I barely have anything on the system.

BTW-Any reason all the HD's on Gamestop are refurbished?

[wrestlinggod1]

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[Candyman5]

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