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Halo: Reach Beta - The Spartans have stolen victory! What are they hiding?

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  • LeoniusLeonius Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Fyre, Willith, and the third guy I don't remember - good games this morning. Sorry I dropped out with no warning, but my 11 month old had a rancid diaper and was getting increasingly unhappy about it.

    Hopefully I can squeeze some more in with the bees in the future, and learn the ways of the pro-pipe.

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  • Johnny ChopsockyJohnny Chopsocky Scootaloo! We have to cook! Grillin' HaysenburgersRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    Actually wait I could just loan you my ODST disc.

    Cool, that'd be awesome. I'd feel bad about depriving you of Firefights, though...

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2010
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    Actually wait I could just loan you my ODST disc.

    Cool, that'd be awesome. I'd feel bad about depriving you of Firefights, though...

    Nah, I'd be fine. I'd actually only miss two Firefight Fridays that I could play myself - the beta is already over the third Friday from now.

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  • alabasteralabaster Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Thanks to this thread I got a beta code last night. I only had time for two games but what I played was hella fun. Jetpacks are awesome for raining grenades down when the defenders are huddled around the flag you're trying to grab.

    I'll be swapping between this and the copy of Halo Wars I got from Gamefly this weekend. Gamertag is added to the wiki. I look forward to playing with people who are cool.

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  • iamabeiamabe Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    what I would give to skip work on Monday to play this all day.. alas. Money.

    You bastards and your free codes.

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  • BlurblBlurbl -_- Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I am so envious of you guys right now. Says error on the site whenever I don't try and take the Reach 'test'.

    At least I have studying for exams to keep me occupied. :(

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  • LeoniusLeonius Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I put in for extra vacation at the end of the month for more beta time...it got approved...then I realized the beta will be over by then.

    Guess I beta get crackin!

    Check out my girlish physique!
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  • SeanronSeanron GlasgowRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Is the avatar Beta shirt available now then? How'd you claim it?

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  • LeitnerLeitner Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Seanron wrote: »
    Is the avatar Beta shirt available now then? How'd you claim it?

    You go to waypoint, and update your career record. So I've got a commendation for being a technician? How do you get that, hovering over it just says ‘perform an incredibly feat in matchmaking’ which is :smugface: and all, but doesn’t exactly make it clear.

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  • ShrikeTheAvatarShrikeTheAvatar Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Team Crazy King is a lot of fun using the jetpack.

    Yes.. I'm in the hill, and I appear to be a sitting duck.. and now I'm in the air, dropping a grenade on your head.

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  • 043043 Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Seanron wrote: »
    Is the avatar Beta shirt available now then? How'd you claim it?

    Go to Halo Waypoint and rescan for your Halo milestones.

    I am awake (after being up for like thirty six hours yesterday) and ready for more Reach until I work at 5pm CT.

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  • DaricDaric Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Team Crazy King is a lot of fun using the jetpack.

    Yes.. I'm in the hill, and I appear to be a sitting duck.. and now I'm in the air, dropping a grenade on your head.

    Team Crazy King is more fun when your entire team goes Stalker and you get in the hill and go invisible and then don't move.

    If you don't move, your invisibility lasts for like a whole minute, it's ridiculous.

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  • WillethWilleth Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Leonius wrote: »
    Fyre, Willith, and the third guy I don't remember - good games this morning. Sorry I dropped out with no warning, but my 11 month old had a rancid diaper and was getting increasingly unhappy about it.

    Hopefully I can squeeze some more in with the bees in the future, and learn the ways of the pro-pipe.

    The other guy was Dani from GAF. Leitner and I randomly got into a game with him and Sai and he joined me when Sai and Leitner left.

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  • Evil WeevilEvil Weevil Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    So, is playing as an Elite really different than playing as a Spartan as all the previews seem to indicate?

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  • KorKor Known to detonate from time to time Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Willeth wrote: »
    Leitner wrote: »
    Seanron wrote: »
    Is the avatar Beta shirt available now then? How'd you claim it?

    You go to waypoint, and update your career record. So I've got a commendation for being a technician? How do you get that, hovering over it just says ‘perform an incredibly feat in matchmaking’ which is :smugface: and all, but doesn’t exactly make it clear.

    Where do you see your commendations?

    bungie.net

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  • KorKor Known to detonate from time to time Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    So, is playing as an Elite really different than playing as a Spartan as all the previews seem to indicate?

    Playing as an Elite is like playing as a Spartan/Elite in Halo 3. Playing as a Spartan is like playing as a Marine in ODST.

    So things like jump height, run speed, air time, all vary.

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  • ShrikeTheAvatarShrikeTheAvatar Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Kor wrote: »
    So, is playing as an Elite really different than playing as a Spartan as all the previews seem to indicate?

    Playing as an Elite is like playing as a Spartan/Elite in Halo 3. Playing as a Spartan is like playing as a Marine in ODST.

    So things like jump height, run speed, air time, all vary.

    Yeah I was surprised.. first time playing as an elite I noticed the height difference and the run speed much more than I thought I would.

    Also, I will never get tired of the grunt that the elites make when you roll. Although if they were trying to make them sound badass I'm not sure it worked, it actually just makes me want an elite as a pet.

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  • KorKor Known to detonate from time to time Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I just want to hear a "Wort wort wort" upon capping a flag or something.

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  • Johnny ChopsockyJohnny Chopsocky Scootaloo! We have to cook! Grillin' HaysenburgersRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    Actually wait I could just loan you my ODST disc.

    Cool, that'd be awesome. I'd feel bad about depriving you of Firefights, though...

    Nah, I'd be fine. I'd actually only miss two Firefight Fridays that I could play myself - the beta is already over the third Friday from now.

    That's cool. I'll move this to PM so the thread won't get cluttered.
    Also, I will never get tired of the grunt that the elites make when you roll. Although if they were trying to make them sound badass I'm not sure it worked, it actually just makes me want an elite as a pet.

    "I call him Sir Mandibles Bitesalot. He likes tummy rubs."

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  • Romanian My EscutcheonRomanian My Escutcheon Two of Forks Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/GameStats.aspx?gameid=37025&player=AoR%20Final

    Had to cut out early because the cable guy came by...

    If only I'd stayed... :(

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  • LordNibblerLordNibbler Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Someone get lazy ol' Browncoat a coooode.

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Renzo wrote: »
    I'd be nice if you could pick and choose your armor pieces. Still locked by rank and price, but not require you to buy previous items.

    Tell Bungie that.

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2010
    I think they do the 'must by previous item' thing so people just don't save up and only buy the high dollar items, skipping all the ones between.

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  • DarkPrimusDarkPrimus Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Right so instead the high dollar items cost EVEN MORE and the actual customization of armor is lessened because everyone has to buy the same shit to get to new shit, rather than people just buying what they like.

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  • Evil WeevilEvil Weevil Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    It's a way for people to get hooked and play even longer just to unlock all the oodles of armor!

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  • SnowblindvictimSnowblindvictim Flying casual Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    Halo 1: Megg, Pillar of Autumn
    Halo 2: Ron Perlman, "Megg, please pick up the red courtesy phone. Megg, red courtesy phone."

    That's totally what I PMed you man!

    But it's okay, I'm happy with my Halo knowledge

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2010
    I saw, but I drew from all correct answers, not just gave it to the first one :P

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  • TheApatheticOneTheApatheticOne Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    So, who do I need to make out with to get a reach beta code?

    No, seriously. Wife works this weekend, and I have nothing to do. Who's a hero? MY hero?

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  • ShrikeTheAvatarShrikeTheAvatar Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I think that ship may have sailed, my friend.

    Although last I checked it seemed like there were still quite a few give-aways happening on Twitter.

    edit:

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  • EliteBattlemanEliteBattleman Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Apparently when you're using the guard powerup, and someone punches you, they lose their shield.

    I've noticed this a number of times and holy crap, is it useful.

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2010
    I always like it when people are locking on flag defense.

    then I just pick up the flag and run away laughing.

    It's funny though when YOU armor lock on a flag and the other team just stares at you as the flag returns.

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2010
    Also why in the hell are people AFKing in a beta

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  • xzzyxzzy Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Apparently when you're using the guard powerup, and someone punches you, they lose their shield.

    I've noticed this a number of times and holy crap, is it useful.

    Yeah, a guy killed me with a well times armor lock. It was a close fight, we both had no shields.. he pops it right before my melee swing. Figure I'll punch anyways, see what happens. Suddenly I'm dead.

    It was at that point that I learned that whenever someone armor locks, just turn around and walk away. They can't hurt me, I can't hurt them, I'll go find a better fight.

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  • dmaurodmauro Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Gonna be honest, I'm not that into the beta right now. Without different weapons for the different load outs and Invasion for some Elite vs. Spartan action, it feels a little bit much like more of the same with the equipment replaced with armor abilities (which are much cooler though).

    We'll have Invasion on Monday right?

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2010
    It depends on the situation. Sometimes I'll stay, sometimes I leave.

    Low shields/health = run, always.

    It's great for fucking with people's battle rhythm though.

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  • OmnomnomPancakeOmnomnomPancake Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    dmauro wrote: »
    Gonna be honest, I'm not that into the beta right now. Without different weapons for the different load outs and Invasion for some Elite vs. Spartan action, it feels a little bit much like more of the same with the equipment replaced with armor abilities (which are much cooler though).

    We'll have Invasion on Monday right?




    No. See that in a week. I feel the same burnout. It's Halo 3 with jetpacks hurpadurp.

    I need some vehicles and 6V6 Invasion.

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2010
    dmauro wrote: »
    Gonna be honest, I'm not that into the beta right now. Without different weapons for the different load outs and Invasion for some Elite vs. Spartan action, it feels a little bit much like more of the same with the equipment replaced with armor abilities (which are much cooler though).

    We'll have Invasion on Monday right?

    Invasion starts on the 7th. What we have now is just a small selection.

    * Grab Bag - May 3 (already up)
    * Free For All - May 3 (already up)
    * Arena - May 3
    * Invasion - May 7
    * Network Test 1 - May 14

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2010
    http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_043010

    Weekly update is up. Codes all around bungie.net, etc

    Also the ratings formula.

    rating = loss_penalty * (1000 + (2000/pi * atan( raw_rating * game_normalization )))

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  • xzzyxzzy Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Heh, Microsoft is giving the people still playing Halo 2 invites to the Reach beta.

    I can't imagine how they thought this would be a positive gesture. In order to play Reach, you have to shut down Halo 2. If you've been playing Halo 2 for two weeks solid, you're probably not going to be interested in shutting it off to play Reach.

    Though I suppose that is more dignified than just temp banning people to boot them out of the game.

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2010
    It would have been great if me and you got a code for sticking around oh wait we were virtually scrubbed from existence :/

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