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  • DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    You get to choose your start weapon...that will be interesting.

    I can see all the br or rather dmr tryhards already.

  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    Custom starts, weapons raining from the sky.

    Can't wait since it sounds fun.

    Wonder if weapon starts can be set via custom gametypes and selected between like in Reach?

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  • Theodore FlooseveltTheodore Floosevelt proud parent of eight beautiful girls and shalmelo dorne (which is currently being ruled by a woman (awesome role model for my daughters)) #dornedadRegistered User regular
    Nocren wrote: »
    Custom starts, weapons raining from the sky.

    Can't wait since it sounds fun.

    Wonder if weapon starts can be set via custom gametypes and selected between like in Reach?

    I'd bet there's a gametype option to disable custom loadouts

    they said that there will be default loadouts available, at least, so you don't have to start out not having an armor ability like a dang clown

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  • JusticeforPlutoJusticeforPluto Registered User regular
    I would bet good money that a "classic" mode will be in the game at some point.

  • NibCromNibCrom Registered User regular
    Does this mean I have to play the game a bunch to have access to certain weapons/armor abilities?

  • shoeboxjeddyshoeboxjeddy Registered User regular
    NibCrom wrote: »
    Does this mean I have to play the game a bunch to have access to certain weapons/armor abilities?

    There are "specialization" abilities which you do have to grind to get yes. The guns and stuff are probably all available from default although you'll probably only have one class slot at first and get more as you go.

  • jerichotwofourjerichotwofour The artist formally known as S043. Registered User regular
    edited October 2012
    Dun dun da dun dun da ... FRANK. (in true Fyrewulff tone)

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    Took me right out of it! He'll be like the Stan Lee of a live action Halo series.

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  • Local H JayLocal H Jay Registered User regular
    I laughed when it cut to him suddenly

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  • manwiththemachinegunmanwiththemachinegun METAL GEAR?! Registered User regular
    Next episode of FUD is out.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K56gSEJ6IGc

  • Renegade WolfRenegade Wolf Registered User regular
    Ugh

    So apparently halo 4 has leaked online and is on most of the big torrent sites now

    So look forward to a whole bunch of spoilers turning up on the internet in the next few days :(

  • AvalonGuardAvalonGuard Registered User regular
    My POV about spoilers is that even though I may see something sensitive, I am not IN THE MOMENT, nor experiencing what they want me to see, feel, hear, think. Spoilers tend to be a bit out of context. So if I hear that someone dies or something happens, I kind of shrug my shoulders and put it off.

    That said, my internet blinders are still on, hardcore.

  • jerichotwofourjerichotwofour The artist formally known as S043. Registered User regular
    edited October 2012
    I have seen both the base (on purpose) and the peak (bit of an accident) of the mountain.

    And it is so, so good.

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited October 2012
    By the way:

    - No Assault in Halo 4
    - Every playlist is one gametype (confirmed by 343). Flag is a playlist, Slayer is a playlist, etc

    - At launch there will be Slayer Pro. BR/DMR/AR Start with one frag, increased player speed, and no radar, and no abilities.

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  • Renegade WolfRenegade Wolf Registered User regular
    Aww

    Assault would have been quite interesting to play if they had a throw mechanic on the bomb like the halo 4 oddball does

  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    ..... Does that mean no more Griffball?

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    Grifball is based off Oddball now.

  • ArteenArteen Adept ValeRegistered User regular
    They've shown off some Grifball footage actually, and it looks like a lot of fun. Since the ball is an oddball, you can now throw it. And if you kill the ball carrier with the sword, you'll automatically pick up the ball.

  • SivrajSivraj Registered User regular
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    By the way:

    - No Assault in Halo 4
    - Every playlist is one gametype (confirmed by 343). Flag is a playlist, Slayer is a playlist, etc

    - At launch there will be Slayer Pro. BR/DMR/AR Start with one frag, increased player speed, and no radar, and no abilities.

    How many different playlist/gametypes are we talking about here?

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  • jerichotwofourjerichotwofour The artist formally known as S043. Registered User regular
    Arteen wrote: »
    They've shown off some Grifball footage actually, and it looks like a lot of fun. Since the ball is an oddball, you can now throw it. And if you kill the ball carrier with the sword, you'll automatically pick up the ball.

    Hell yes, I am going to baseball pitch the shit outta 'dat ball.

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited October 2012
    Sivraj wrote: »
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    By the way:

    - No Assault in Halo 4
    - Every playlist is one gametype (confirmed by 343). Flag is a playlist, Slayer is a playlist, etc

    - At launch there will be Slayer Pro. BR/DMR/AR Start with one frag, increased player speed, and no radar, and no abilities.

    How many different playlist/gametypes are we talking about here?

    Lazy guessing by me:


    Infinity

    Team King (6v6) JIP
    Team CTF (5v5)
    Team Ball (4v4)
    Team Slayer (4v4) JIP
    8v8 Big Team Battle (Slayer Only) JIP
    8v8 Dominion
    8 man Regicide


    Non Infinity

    4v4 Team Hardcore JIP
    Whatever playlist Grifball shows up in
    12 man Flood (JIP)

    I believe no doubles and no regular FFA have been confirmed.


    Also, spoilers are out there for real now. The entire fucking game, including the ending. You have been turbo-warned.

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  • jerichotwofourjerichotwofour The artist formally known as S043. Registered User regular
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    Also, spoilers are out there for real now. The entire fucking game, including the ending. You have been turbo-warned.
    I have seen both the base (on purpose) and the peak (bit of an accident) of the mountain.

    And it is so, so good.

    Yep.

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  • manwiththemachinegunmanwiththemachinegun METAL GEAR?! Registered User regular
    Welp, saw the leaked ending. I rather liked it.

  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    Arteen wrote: »
    They've shown off some Grifball footage actually, and it looks like a lot of fun. Since the ball is an oddball, you can now throw it. And if you kill the ball carrier with the sword, you'll automatically pick up the ball.

    Hell yes, I am going to baseball pitch the shit outta 'dat ball.

    So basically.... it's gonna be like Team Handball with swords/hammers?

    I can get behind that.

    You know what could be fun? Have grenade look similar to the ball and you can throw them while carrying. There's a pump-fake for you.

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  • SnowblindvictimSnowblindvictim Flying casual Registered User regular
    I know its down to the wire but is there anywhere I can preorder the limited edition?

  • BursarBursar Hee Noooo! PDX areaRegistered User regular
    I know its down to the wire but is there anywhere I can preorder the limited edition?

    I've just been browsing some stores, and it looks like Walmart.com's still got it up for ordering.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    Halo 4=$44.99

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874103248&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS101312C&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS101312C-_-EMC-101312-Index-_-Xbox360Games-_-74103248-L04A&AID=10446076&PID=1312731&SID=

    Use promo code: EMCYTZT2339

    Deal ends on Sunday before midnight. No tax (for most states) and free shipping. Newegg doesn't charge until they ship the item out.

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  • MrDelishMrDelish Registered User regular
    The art director for 4 should get a medal. From what I've seen the game is ridiculously pretty.

  • ArteenArteen Adept ValeRegistered User regular
    The game looks beautiful from a technical perspective, but their art direction leaves something to be desired.

  • Renegade WolfRenegade Wolf Registered User regular
    Arteen wrote: »
    The game looks beautiful from a technical perspective, but their art direction leaves something to be desired.

    I like the art direction of what I've seen of Halo 4 quite a bit more than Reach's art style

    Mainly how vibrant and clean everything looks

  • DrakeonDrakeon Registered User regular
    Have a target giftcard, so im dead set on getting the limited edition there, but im not able to preorder it (all they have for preorder is regular halo 4, I even asked if they had a different way to preorder the limited edition). Theres no reason to think target wouldn't get the limited edition right?

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  • LordNibblerLordNibbler Registered User regular
    Halo 4=$44.99

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874103248&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS101312C&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS101312C-_-EMC-101312-Index-_-Xbox360Games-_-74103248-L04A&AID=10446076&PID=1312731&SID=

    Use promo code: EMCYTZT2339

    Deal ends on Sunday before midnight. No tax (for most states) and free shipping. Newegg doesn't charge until they ship the item out.

    Aaaand I'm back in.

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  • AvalonGuardAvalonGuard Registered User regular
    Drakeon wrote: »
    Have a target giftcard, so im dead set on getting the limited edition there, but im not able to preorder it (all they have for preorder is regular halo 4, I even asked if they had a different way to preorder the limited edition). Theres no reason to think target wouldn't get the limited edition right?

    I work at Target. If you are at a decently sized store (read: SuperTarget in high volume area) it may be very difficult to get a copy of the limited. Jerkfaces (read: Team Members) will hide them for themselves. Our store may not see more than 3 copies. That said, show up at open, and if they have them, you will most likely get one.

  • BursarBursar Hee Noooo! PDX areaRegistered User regular
    Halo 4=$44.99

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874103248&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS101312C&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS101312C-_-EMC-101312-Index-_-Xbox360Games-_-74103248-L04A&AID=10446076&PID=1312731&SID=

    Use promo code: EMCYTZT2339

    Deal ends on Sunday before midnight. No tax (for most states) and free shipping. Newegg doesn't charge until they ship the item out.

    Aaaand I'm back in.

    Ooh. That's a good price! I just preordered through the MS store, though ($60, but with a $25 credit for your next online purchase).
    Standard edition, naturally. :/

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  • DrakeonDrakeon Registered User regular
    Drakeon wrote: »
    Have a target giftcard, so im dead set on getting the limited edition there, but im not able to preorder it (all they have for preorder is regular halo 4, I even asked if they had a different way to preorder the limited edition). Theres no reason to think target wouldn't get the limited edition right?

    I work at Target. If you are at a decently sized store (read: SuperTarget in high volume area) it may be very difficult to get a copy of the limited. Jerkfaces (read: Team Members) will hide them for themselves. Our store may not see more than 3 copies. That said, show up at open, and if they have them, you will most likely get one.

    I've got 2 targets near me (not super targets). I'll probably go to the one on the outer skirts of town though, probably less traffic there.

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  • AvalonGuardAvalonGuard Registered User regular
    Drakeon wrote: »
    Drakeon wrote: »
    Have a target giftcard, so im dead set on getting the limited edition there, but im not able to preorder it (all they have for preorder is regular halo 4, I even asked if they had a different way to preorder the limited edition). Theres no reason to think target wouldn't get the limited edition right?

    I work at Target. If you are at a decently sized store (read: SuperTarget in high volume area) it may be very difficult to get a copy of the limited. Jerkfaces (read: Team Members) will hide them for themselves. Our store may not see more than 3 copies. That said, show up at open, and if they have them, you will most likely get one.

    I've got 2 targets near me (not super targets). I'll probably go to the one on the outer skirts of town though, probably less traffic there.

    If your first choice doesn't have it, or you can't make it by open, you might be able to call the stores and have them hold one for you. The hold policy doesn't say anything AFAIK about items such as the LE, but it is up to the discretion of management if they have a low quantity.

  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    So it begins....

    Just saw some 2L bottles of Mt Dew advertising "Buy this get double xp in Halo 4!"

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited October 2012
    It's been confirmed that Halo 4 has no visible Trueskill ranks.

    343 doin' something right

    edit: Also, if you don't have the Multiplayer disc installed when you put in Disc 1, it'll prompt you to insert the disc OR download the data from Xbox Live. That's a rare bright spot on MS's part. So even if you only have disc 1, you can still get the MP data and play online/LAN.

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