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The Official Halo 3 Thread
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ZayneH said:
Numbers in what!? There IS NOTHING. NO FUCKING PROOF, OR DATA that correlates the myth that majority of halo players prefer the AR to BR. NO PROOF AT ALL.
They're just fucking forced to spawn with the shit, that's why they use it. You force someone to drive in a tournament worth $$$ and give them the option to drive a car with Manual or Automatic Transmission. Now consider they've only driven with autoamtic their whole life, WHY THE FUCK WOULD THEY WANT TO PICK UP THE STICK SHIFT???
If Bungie created Halo3 with the BR as your starting weapon and not the AR, no one would fucking notice a difference. I said it.
Neverender
Member
OuterWorldVoice said:
I was actually looking for the shop of you and Luke photoshopped together... this will have to do.
I went to see the Avatar screening yesterday, and in the lobby they were playing the trailer for Band Slam. Apologies for the sideways photo from my phone, but is it me, or is a young Luke Smith in this movie? http://twitpic.com/evbv0
Self Induced
Member
Neutral Flag sucked hard in Halo 2. Capping the flag required control of the middle and once one team had that established they could easily run the flag to their base with ease and keep the middle, ready to pick up the flag the instant it was captured. Games would go from 0-0 to 0-5 very quickly.Domino Theory said:
Major Williams
Member
Willeth said:
Hah! I would have to agree with these shenanigans. Luke's younger brother?
I corrected the orientation and re-upped it:
the kid on the right is from HBO's "Hung"Willeth said:
yes i watch Hung, despite it being about a male prostitute, it's really all about prime time bewbs
anyway, back from my self-imposed exile
locked myself in a cold dark room (the Crypt) for 2 weeks and emerged with my first symmetrical, objective, competitive map, loosely based on a Halo 2 campaign environment
no one has seen this yet and i want HaloGAF to play it first since you guys inspired to get my head out of the Grifball court and build a "shooty/stabby" map - i am in the process of re-designing the bases and dropping in a metric tonne of BR's so it might not be ready for tonight's customs - it will be ready for sure next week
Shotty Room
Motor Pool
Stormtrooper30
Member
Can't wait to see all of your map, Nokyard. Look's good from the limited screens.
:lol @ mini Luke.
:lol @ mini Luke.
as always you forging skills are incredible. can't wait to play.NOKYARD said:the kid on the right is from HBO's "Hung"yes i watch Hung, despite it being about a male prostitute, it's really all about prime time bewbs
anyway, back from my self-imposed exile
locked myself in a cold dark room (the Crypt) for 2 weeks and emerged with my first symmetrical, objective based, competitive map, loosely based on a Halo 2 campaign environment
no one has seen this yet and i want HaloGAF to play it first since you guys inspired to get my head out of the Grifball court and build a "shooty/stabby" map - i am in the process of re-designing the bases and dropping in a metric tonne of BR's so it might not be ready for tonight's customs - it will be ready for sure next week
Shotty Room
Motor Pool
One of the tweaked maps I made, in case we get a big group that wants to try something other than Sandbox.
My take on Avalanche Heavies. Because GAF loves Heavies and Avalanche so much.
Vehicle setup:
Two Mongoose, Prowler, Warthog, Wraith, Hornet. A bit heavier than the default, but nothing that can dominate like the Scorpion, thus reducing the need for tons of power weapons to take them down.
I've moved the regen over to where the overshields were in default, and put the power drain inside the base. That way if a team is pinned down in the base they have something to toss out at the vehicles, and regens can mix up firefights on opposite sides of the keyhole. Swapped the frags in the base for plasmas as well.
By the side lifts:
A few things here. First, I wanted to spread the vehicles out a bit, partly so if one team is really pinned down they have a plan B available, but nothing that can support a passenger for CTF. It will also make the opening rush play a bit different.
Spawns have been moved from out in the open to into cover. None are visible from the keyhole sniper perch/spawn.
Last, I moved the rockets out a little, so it takes a few extra seconds to get over to them. This way the first guy over the man cannon won't necessarily be the guy with rockets.
Center:
I wanted to provide motivation to use parts of the map that are normally ingnored. This way at least the opening rush spreads out a bit - some for where the laser was, some for camo, some for the toy in the center. That way there's more to fight over, but nothing overpowering. Swapped bubble shields by camo for trip mines, which never get enough love. Four bubbles are too many on one map, IMO, especially all out in the center.
Center:
Added a fuel rod gun way out in the center. I picture a pair of guys rushing camo then the FRG. Blowing the fusion core near the opposite side knocks the FRG toward you.
Laser has been replaced with a missile pod. There are no lasers on the map.
My take on Avalanche Heavies. Because GAF loves Heavies and Avalanche so much.
Vehicle setup:
Two Mongoose, Prowler, Warthog, Wraith, Hornet. A bit heavier than the default, but nothing that can dominate like the Scorpion, thus reducing the need for tons of power weapons to take them down.
I've moved the regen over to where the overshields were in default, and put the power drain inside the base. That way if a team is pinned down in the base they have something to toss out at the vehicles, and regens can mix up firefights on opposite sides of the keyhole. Swapped the frags in the base for plasmas as well.
By the side lifts:
A few things here. First, I wanted to spread the vehicles out a bit, partly so if one team is really pinned down they have a plan B available, but nothing that can support a passenger for CTF. It will also make the opening rush play a bit different.
Spawns have been moved from out in the open to into cover. None are visible from the keyhole sniper perch/spawn.
Last, I moved the rockets out a little, so it takes a few extra seconds to get over to them. This way the first guy over the man cannon won't necessarily be the guy with rockets.
Center:
I wanted to provide motivation to use parts of the map that are normally ingnored. This way at least the opening rush spreads out a bit - some for where the laser was, some for camo, some for the toy in the center. That way there's more to fight over, but nothing overpowering. Swapped bubble shields by camo for trip mines, which never get enough love. Four bubbles are too many on one map, IMO, especially all out in the center.
Center:
Added a fuel rod gun way out in the center. I picture a pair of guys rushing camo then the FRG. Blowing the fusion core near the opposite side knocks the FRG toward you.
Laser has been replaced with a missile pod. There are no lasers on the map.
DiabolicalBagel
Member
Still so long until customs start. Hopefully this week they won't fall apart and turn into a collection of small MM parties. There definitely needs to be more conversing.
I'm totally up for customs tonight, unless something comes up. And I will be very talkative.DiabolicalBagel said:Still so long until customs start. Hopefully this week they won't fall apart and turn into a collection of small MM parties. There definitely needs to be more conversing.
GhaleonEB said:One of the tweaked maps I made, in case we get a big group that wants to try something other than Sandbox.
My take on Avalanche Heavies. Because GAF loves Heavies and Avalanche so much.
Vehicle setup:
http://i30.tinypic.com/jpftqx.jpg[IMG]
Two Mongoose, Prowler, Warthog, Wraith, Hornet. A bit heavier than the default, but nothing that can dominate like the Scorpion, thus reducing the need for tons of power weapons to take them down.
I've moved the regen over to where the overshields were in default, and put the power drain inside the base. That way if a team is pinned down in the base they have something to toss out at the vehicles, and regens can mix up firefights on opposite sides of the keyhole. Swapped the frags in the base for plasmas as well.
By the side lifts:
[IMG]http://i29.tinypic.com/1z69lw4.jpg[IMG]
A few things here. First, I wanted to spread the vehicles out a bit, partly so if one team is really pinned down they have a plan B available, but nothing that can support a passenger for CTF. It will also make the opening rush play a bit different.
Spawns have been moved from out in the open to into cover. None are visible from the keyhole sniper perch/spawn.
Last, I moved the rockets out a little, so it takes a few extra seconds to get over to them. This way the first guy over the man cannon won't necessarily be the guy with rockets.
Center:
[IMG]http://i26.tinypic.com/15yi05j.jpg[IMG]
I wanted to provide motivation to use parts of the map that are normally ingnored. This way at least the opening rush spreads out a bit - some for where the laser was, some for camo, some for the toy in the center. That way there's more to fight over, but nothing overpowering. Swapped bubble shields by camo for trip mines, which never get enough love. Four bubbles are too many on one map, IMO, especially all out in the center.
Center:
[IMG]http://i29.tinypic.com/23sj0iq.jpg[IMG]
Added a fuel rod gun way out in the center. I picture a pair of guys rushing camo then the FRG. Blowing the fusion core near the opposite side knocks the FRG toward you.
Laser has been replaced with a missile pod. There are no lasers on the map.[/QUOTE]
Sounds amazing. Can't wait to try it out.
Also excited for Nokyard's map.
quilter46761
Member
Love to join in customs as well, if you'll have me.
Oh, and Ghaleon, how 'bout Snowbound for your next tweak? I like what you've done with Avalanche and I think, with vehicles, Snowbound might be bearable.
Oh, and Ghaleon, how 'bout Snowbound for your next tweak? I like what you've done with Avalanche and I think, with vehicles, Snowbound might be bearable.
The Librarian
Banned
It's right there, Ghal. Take it.
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
DiabolicalBagel said:Still so long until customs start. Hopefully this week they won't fall apart and turn into a collection of small MM parties. There definitely needs to be more conversing.
Considering 90% of HaloGAF have horrible connections, I think having smaller custom groups is more viable, tolerable, and less frustrating than 16 of us stuck in one room.
DiabolicalBagel
Member
True, the games tend to play nicely at 10-12 players. Last week 'I' caused a fair bit of lag for a while. I say 'I' because it was the other twats in my flat running some torrents when I specifically said "GAF customs - No internets for you".
I think it's fair considering that they torrent 24/7, GAF customs are like 5-6 hours of an entire week and that I pay for the internet.
This week I've just blocked the other computers in the flat from accessing the router. It can be happy fun time.
I think it's fair considering that they torrent 24/7, GAF customs are like 5-6 hours of an entire week and that I pay for the internet.
This week I've just blocked the other computers in the flat from accessing the router. It can be happy fun time.
People get cranky after too much of Sandbox's boring sandy scenery on work-in-progress maps and everyone starts finding excuses to leave. We should mix it up tonight with the beautiful visuals of Valhalla and Avalanche.
Ghaleon got rid of soffish but doesn't wanna talk about it.Grimm Fandango said:
Grimm Fandango
Member
I've been gone for 1.5 weeks. What'd I miss in the Halo world? kthx
DiabolicalBagel
Member
Letters said:
This.
Also, it's just not Ghal without the fish.
The Librarian
Banned
We've been through this before, but essentially it's a sniping weapon for vehicles. It gives the driver of the vehicle no chance to evade and gives hardly any warning that the vehicle is being targeted.user_nat said:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17236075&postcount=105664Grimm Fandango said:
Grimm Fandango
Member
Dax01 said:
Perfect thanks. I might be on customs tonight but we'll see.
Domino Theory
Crystal Dynamics
user_nat said:
Too easy to use, can snipe people and vehicles with little effort and the team who controls it decides the flow of the game.
DiabolicalBagel
Member
I see another laser arguement coming along.
Well... it has been around 4 pages or so since the last arguement, right? It's only the natural cycle of HaloGAF.
Well... it has been around 4 pages or so since the last arguement, right? It's only the natural cycle of HaloGAF.
Haha I used to do this. I'd tolerate it most of the time, but if I was playing Halo with friends I'd plug the modem directly into my 360 instead of the router.DiabolicalBagel said:True, the games tend to play nicely at 10-12 players. Last week 'I' caused a fair bit of lag for a while. I say 'I' because it was the other twats in my flat running some torrents when I specifically said "GAF customs - No internets for you".
I think it's fair considering that they torrent 24/7, GAF customs are like 5-6 hours of an entire week and that I pay for the internet.
This week I've just blocked the other computers in the flat from accessing the router. It can be happy fun time.
quilter46761
Member
DiabolicalBagel said:I see another laser arguement coming along.
Lazor sux. Moar Banshee plz.
On a different note, does anyone want to play a little bit right now? I'm bored. Tag is the same as username.
Literally the same time...
I don't have anything against the laser per se, but I like that the missile pod gives the targeted vehicle a chance to dodge. It's not a guaranteed kill - the range and angle you take on the target matter. With the laser the pilot can be doing nothing wrong and get toasted instantly from the other side of the map.user_nat said:
On Valhalla, I kind of like it because you can't dominate the entire map with it - a team effort can take it down and/or distract it easily.
On Avalanche, it effectively cuts off half the map from your vehicles until it's been spent. The very long open spaces and the necessity of bringing vehicles around the bend means you can control the map with it. And since Avalanche was made to be a vehicular playground, I don't think it's well suited to it.
I didn't "get rid of" it, I ran out of bandwidth until the end of the month. I'll be soffished again shortly, but posting without an avatar makes me feel, I dunno, kind of naked. Which is fun. Don't worry, I'll put my clothes back on shortly.Letters said:
The Librarian
Banned
GhaleonEB said:I didn't "get rid of" it, I ran out of bandwidth until the end of the month. I'll be soffished again shortly, but posting without an avatar makes me feel, I dunno, kind of naked. Which is fun. Don't worry, I'll put my clothes back on shortly.
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