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Called "monitor3". Could this be the "Head2" referred to?
 
Ranked Big Team persists through July. RBTB remains a double EXP hopper. Reduced weighting of Covies map variants. Increased weighting on Heavy CTF.
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Cool, I guess. Excpet for the Covies part. Plus, CTF = auto veto from online morons.
 
the disgruntled gamer said:
Wow. I turned it off after a few minutes though, I don't want to spend 20 minutes having someone who sounds like they're drowning in saliva rant at me.
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I'm listening to it, but I keep getting reminded of the guy who owns the comic book store in the Simpsons.

Edit: This really needs to be on the Waaambulance.
 
One BR for Cold Storage is going to be fine, guys. Guardian only has one BR, and we all know how well that plays. It'll be better still with BR starts, but then all of Halo 3 is.
 
rance said:
That's what I assumed, so complaining about having only one BR seemed irrelevant to me.
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Since BR starts pops up so often. And if you agree that the map would play better with BR starts then why don't you think it should always have BR starts or at the very least more BRs on the map? It seems like there is enough cover and corners to make the AR viable for those who want to chuck a few nades and run in AR blazing.
 
alisdair said:
One BR for Cold Storage is going to be fine, guys. Guardian only has one BR, and we all know how well that plays. It'll be better still with BR starts, but then all of Halo 3 is.
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Absolutely not. BR starts don't allow for the don't allow for the use of the three golden aspects of Halo (weapons, grenades, and melee) as much as AR starts do.
 
EazyB said:
Since BR starts pops up so often. And if you agree that the map would play better with BR starts then why don't you think it should always have BR starts or at the very least more BRs on the map? It seems like there is enough cover and corners to make the AR viable for those who want to chuck a few nades and run in AR blazing.
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I find it more of an AR and/or Shotgun map, as said earlier.

Other than that, all I meant was there probably won't be a shortage of BR's and having only one placed on the map won't be problematic.


(I actually don't quite get what you are saying, it's a bit of a confusing paragraph, but I wanted write something anyway.)
 
Dax01 said:
Absolutely not. BR starts don't allow for the don't allow for the use of the three golden aspects of Halo (weapons, grenades, and melee) as much as AR starts do.
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Nah. The both work well with the w/g/m system. AR is more a shoot+melee weapon, but the BR is a grenade+shoot weapon through and through.
 
FFChris said:
Nah. The both work well with the w/g/m system. AR is more a shoot+melee weapon, but the BR is a grenade+shoot weapon through and through.
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Not really. With BRs starts the use of melee goes down considerably. No. AR starts is better.
 
rance said:
I find it more of an AR and/or Shotgun map, as said earlier.

Other than that, all I meant was there probably won't be a shortage of BR's and having only one placed on the map won't be problematic.
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How in the world could you think having 1 BR on the map wouldn't lead to a shortage of BRs? This would only be the case if the match was BR starts and it's not like those pop up the majority of the time.

Like I said, having BRs wouldn't hurt those with ARs because it's a relatively small map and positioning oneself for a quick spray and pray should not be that hard. It's for this reason that the inclusion of more BRs would only give players more options and make people happier.
 
Both AR and BR starts provide different things, and thanks to the nerfs of the BR (compared to Halo 2) it doesn't homogenize the game like it did in halo 2, where it was like all BR all the time.

There's MLG rules if you want that, I can't stand i tthough.
 
Botolf said:
I'm not even going to bother watching. I've had enough of these armchair-gamedevs and their self-entitled diatribes, screw 'em.
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This entire thing with MLG needs to quit. I wish I could simply ignore their presence but Bungie insists on slaving over many of their wishes. Even then that god awful community groans about every wish that Bungie does not grant.

I fucking detest MLG and the sad people that follow it. I really hope they switch over to a new game or Bungie gives them the finger and removes their playlist for a different "hardcore" hopper. I don't need to know that one of my favorite games is on ESPN and laugh at the fact that some even remotely consider videogames a sport.


Whew, that felt pretty good.
 
EazyB said:
How in the world could you think having 1 BR on the map wouldn't lead to a shortage of BRs? This would only be the case if the match was BR starts and it's not like those pop up the majority of the time.

Like I said, having BRs wouldn't hurt those with ARs because it's a relatively small map and positioning oneself for a quick spray and pray should not be that hard. It's for this reason that the inclusion of more BRs would only give players more options and make people happier.
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Eh, BR starts seem to be the norm now. I'm not complaining about it, all I'm saying is that it does seem to pop up the majority of the time. Besides, I'm sure Bungie can always add more BR's for the non-BR start gametypes. These setting aren't exactly set in stone.

As for the inclusion of more BR's in a BR start gametype, I think that's just redundant. That doesn't give players more options, it just gives them a constant stream of ammo, what with placed BR's and the BR's from fallen enemies being available.
 
EazyB said:
This entire thing with MLG needs to quit. I wish I could simply ignore their presence but Bungie insists on slaving over many of their wishes. Even then that god awful community groans about every wish that Bungie does not grant.

I fucking detest MLG and the sad people that follow it. I really hope they switch over to a new game or Bungie gives them the finger and removes their playlist for a different "hardcore" hopper. I don't need to know that one of my favorite games is on ESPN and laugh at the fact that some even remotely consider videogames a sport.


Whew, that felt pretty good.
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My rage is more directed against the bile-spewers who inhabit their forums, but want to discuss our shared anger over dinner? *heart heart heart*

What in the hell did I just write?!
 
XSX said:
http://www.mlgpro.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179189
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"....nobody buys Halo games for the single player."

Hell, I did. I demanded my friends not reveal the Legendary ending to me until I finished it myself. I never read any of the novels but I thoroughly enjoyed the trilogy.

I wasn't even INTERESTED in multiplayer until my roommate introduced it to me back when he bought the game.

EDIT: Ugh...unless used in sarcasm, I hate hearing the word "indeed" outloud. It makes you sound so pompous. :lol
 
EazyB said:
This entire thing with MLG needs to quit. I wish I could simply ignore their presence but Bungie insists on slaving over many of their wishes. Even then that god awful community groans about every wish that Bungie does not grant.

I fucking detest MLG and the sad people that follow it. I really hope they switch over to a new game or Bungie gives them the finger and removes their playlist for a different "hardcore" hopper. I don't need to know that one of my favorite games is on ESPN and laugh at the fact that some even remotely consider videogames a sport.


Whew, that felt pretty good.
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I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not, but yeah, MLG is pretty silly stuff huh.

Treating videogames as a sport, in general, is hells of silly.
 
rance said:
Eh, BR starts seem to be the norm now. I'm not complaining about it, all I'm saying is that it does seem to pop up the majority of the time. Besides, I'm sure Bungie can always add more BR's for the non-BR start gametypes. These setting aren't exactly set in stone.

As for the inclusion of more BR's in a BR start gametype, I think that's just redundant. That doesn't give players more options, it just gives them a constant stream of ammo, what with placed BR's and the BR's from fallen enemies being available.
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I never spoke of importance of BRs on maps during matches with BR starts. If the map is as small as as Cold Storage and there are BR starts, no one is going to run out of ammo because there will be enough bodies lying around. They will have a constant supply of ammo regardless.

And there's no fuckin way BR starts pop any where near 50% of the time. I'm willing to bet it's much closer to 20%.

rance said:
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not, but yeah, MLG is pretty silly stuff huh.

Treating videogames as a sport, in general, is hells of silly.
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I'm serious, MLG is a bad joke that just won't die.
 
EazyB said:
This entire thing with MLG needs to quit. Yadda Yadda Yadda...
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I'm not a huge fan of MLG, but it pretty fun. I can see why Bungie wants to keep being involved with the MLG. Providing the MLG 'sport' with Halo games is great business/marketing/mind share for Bungie and MS. Although I don't think the MLG should be dictating game design...
 
EazyB said:
I never spoke of importance of BRs on maps during matches with BR starts. If the map is as small as as Cold Storage and there are BR starts, no one is going to run out of ammo because there will be enough bodies lying around. They will have a constant supply of ammo regardless.
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I'm starting to think we're not really arguing about anything at all.

And there's no fuckin way BR starts pop any where near 50% of the time. I'm willing to bet it's much closer to 20%.
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It seems to in RBTB and that's all I've been playing for the most part.
 
MIMIC said:
"....nobody buys Halo games for the single player."

Hell, I did. I demanded my friends not reveal the Legendary ending to me until I finished it myself. I never read any of the novels but I thoroughly enjoyed the trilogy.

I wasn't even INTERESTED in multiplayer until my roommate introduced it to me back when he bought the game.
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he knows that people did, but that's not the point though. he's trying to tell that the game wouldn't be 1/4th as popular if it weren't for the multiplayer, which is debatable. like he says in the 2nd video, picking apart his sarcasm doesn't mean anything

i don't really agree that the game is competely broken, but i think it's sad that a series' with potential to be that game that could be fun and competitive, for everybody, went nowhere for really no good reason.

and eazyb, i hate you too
 
EazyB said:
I never spoke of importance of BRs on maps during matches with BR starts. If the map is as small as as Cold Storage and there are BR starts, no one is going to run out of ammo because there will be enough bodies lying around. They will have a constant supply of ammo regardless.

And there's no fuckin way BR starts pop any where near 50% of the time. I'm willing to bet it's much closer to 20%.


I'm serious, MLG is a bad joke that just won't die.
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Don't you have a date with a certain poster today Eazy? :lol :lol
 
XSX said:
that video has some actually valid points, and make sure you watch the second one (right below it) too.
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Unfortunately, it's put across in such a pathetic and childish manor no one is ever going to take it seriously.
 
FFChris said:
Unfortunately, it's put across in such a pathetic and childish manor no one is ever going to take it seriously.
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the video is pretty entertaining because hes so angry and serious. its like woah dis guy is a cry baby and hes crying over videogames. ruh roh.
 
FFChris said:
Unfortunately, it's put across in such a pathetic and childish manor no one is ever going to take it seriously.
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yeah but if it was polite and he was perfectly articulate i'd fall asleep during it

well actually i'd fall asleep anyways if i watched the whole thing
 
XSX said:
that video has some actually valid points, and make sure you watch the second one (right below it) too.
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maybe it does, but the way in which his points are delivered is just too embarassing to take seriously, that and he does too much speaking for everyone.

mlg just needs to get a new game, I hope one comes soon too.
 
MLG.

WOW.

They get an entire game mode and tweaks and recognition and they still bitch like flagrant cunts.








WOW. I hope they migrate to somewhere else soon.
 
Mr Vociferous said:
Fuck. Yeah.
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I think we're going to have a good time this year.

Also, Urk did his thing to three (3) of my clips. <3

Thing One. I see something he doesn't see. Poor guy.

Thing Two. I've watched this a good 20 times from different angles and I still can't figure out how I killed both of these guys. Near as I can tell, my melee got them both.

Thing Three. The least competent CTF crew I've ever seen. They get to our near-empty base with five (5) players, send one (1) in. The one they send in has rockets, but he doesn't use them. The passenger in the Warthog doesn't even bother to get out until it hits the fan. The gunner stops shooting, even though they know we have their flag and are heading back with it. Watch the guy trying to steal our Warthog (for 45 seconds straight), and me knock the flag carrier out of the 'hog, then beat the driver to death before he realizes I'm not his buddy.

The filming is terrible, but wow. Thanks for doing this one, Urk.
 
rance said:
It seems to in RBTB and that's all I've been playing for the most part.
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:lol :lol
Well yeah, RBTB maps are huge (so ARs are just about useless) and there are BRs lying all over the place. It's one of the reasons I <3 BTB so much.

XSX said:
that video has some actually valid points, and make sure you watch the second one (right below it) too.
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He may accidentally hit some halfway decent points but the majority of his video is laughably terrible:
if getting rich is more important than being respected as a developer, well so be it then, in which case I'm sure Bungie and EA are having lunch together somewhere, lighting cigars with hundred-dollar bills.
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Halo 3 in undoubtedly the worst game of the series. When your only positive aspect is a decrease in aim assist, something is seriously wrong.
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Then there's the killer at the end:
I really don't have much of a closing thought on this, so I'll just state the obvious:

Play Shadowrun
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:lol :lol :lol

awaits fox's reply

It's also important to note that he blames Final Boss's loss (apparently they were really good at Halo 2 and lost recently) on the how broken the game is. :lol
 
I read it as Bungie was listing the Double EXP for July. Apparently they lost a packet lulz.

Automated system recovery failed and it was shown as:

*/PACKET INTERRUPTION – ERROR CODE 5929 */
…Attempting Recovery…
…Attempting Recovery…
*/ 93% PACKET CORRUPTION – RECOVERY UNSUCCESSFUL - DISPLAYING */
C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@
• Head2@!#SWa#++-DL*SLAj3r
• 48hr0x0ABFFFFF [ERR 5929]
*/ END DISPLAY */


Which I read as that capital C is Cold Storage
Head 2 Head SWAT DLC Slayer
48 hour ...something (tournament?)(length of dbl exp)

Only problem is they listed 6 Dbl Exp playlists and MOST months have 4 weekends! :D


Mentions on the playlist updates. It finally seems that Bungie has just gone out and grown a pair and made serious good necessary changes.

-H2H is now going to be much more skill based with the waypoints only appearing after 45 seconds.
-SWAT, reduced SWhATguns and SWATBall. Removal of SWATBall on Pit thank god. Should have removed the bubble shields in Snowbound SWATBall though. Levels already frustrating enough with the shield doors.
-Keeping of RBTB, YES. Dbl EXP Again YES. Lowering of Covies and raising of HEAVY YES YES.


Cold Storage looks great, but dunno how useful it will be to me. Only a MLG, SWAT, BTB , Grif fan.
 
EazyB said:
It's also important to note that he blames Final Boss's loss (apparently they were really good at Halo 2 and lost recently) on the how broken the game is. :lol
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No offense but he has a very good point. Final Boss DOMINATED competitive Halo 2 for several years. Were amazing at H1. Even busted through the Shadowrun circuit a bit.

They are an extremely talented team of video game players and they have sharp quick minds that many travel to see.

They lost because H3 is less skilled base. NO OFFENSE TO ANYONE AT ALL.

/sucking off of FB

I really like any competitive team and player I'm not a FB fanboi or nething.

H3 is an amazing fun game but in terms of skill I would rather be a pro player in H2 that is more footed in pure skill and technical play.
 
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