Halo: Reach [Archive] - Page 3

Kalyx triaD

10-14-2010, 02:41 AM

Bungie just credit banned a new crop of farmers. Awesome. And this time, a representative is actually replying to crybabies and citing Bungie's logs to utterly destroy people's excuses.

yo Bungie what de hell i didnt even credit boost so if y did i get reset you know whhat i love halo i got the headset controller everything so wtf i didnt do -blam!- i got it ligit

Sorry, but there is no legitimate way to complete 25+ challenges for 1500 within the timespan between 10/12/2010 12:41:01 PM and 10/12/2010 1:26:29 PM.

Damn, tthat mother -blam!- time i got it legit to major and they -blam!- resest, -blam!- you -blam!-es get a -blam!- a life before you lose your people how many -blam!-heads, are going to stand to this mother -blam!- retardation? who gives a -blam!-, if they "credit reset" or do any stupid boosting, learn to update your game before you ban them, mother -blam!-s. You've probably, lost another 15K users today.

Bye -blam!-heads.

Note: "blam!" is Bungie forum's automated bad language filter.

You, who got reset once on 10/1 in the first sweep, went ahead and reported another 20 challenges complete for 3000 each between 10/12/2010 12:55:21 PM and 10/12/2010 1:03:07 PM.

Also, interesting observation: the majority of the 15k people who were reset on 10/1 resumed playing after the 24 hour ban expired on 10/2.

me too i was just playin the game and i was on kill away so i played on other game and got it and like 2 mins later my sister called and laggged me out of game and it gave me it twice so do i get all my armor and rank bak im pissed bungie need to think twice about wat their doin gosh

You haven't been reset on your linked GT.

If you want to link that GT, I can tell you how many times your sister called, when, how many times that resulted in challenges being reset, and how many credits were earned.

Whoa.

And my fave:

I was wrongly reset my gt is feraligatrwulf please check me I am so mad I am going to get blaCk ops if someone doesn't unreset me

15+ challenges completed for 3000 each between 10/11/2010 2:52:34 PM and 10/11/2010 2:58:42 PM.

And definitely, Black Ops is looking pretty nice. Cool premise, the last trailer set a cool tone.

Kalyx triaD

10-14-2010, 09:00 AM

"Noble Team Map Pack" hinted by Bungie while they announce their Forge map contest.

Kalyx triaD

10-14-2010, 09:39 AM

And the "Noble Team Map Pack" is official and drops Nov. 30th for 800msp:

Tempest:

Big team, symmetrical map.
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-tempest4-1000.jpghttp://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-tempest3-1000.jpghttp://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-tempest2-1000.jpghttp://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-tempest1-1000.jpg

Anchor 9:

Small, symmetric map.
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-anchor3-1000.jpghttp://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-anchor2-1000.jpg

Breakpoint:

Big team, Invasion map.
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-breakpoint4-1000.jpghttp://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-breakpoint3-1000.jpghttp://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-breakpoint2-1000.jpghttp://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2010/10/reach-dlc-breakpoint1-1000.jpg

No Firefight maps, maybe next time.

Kalyx triaD

10-15-2010, 06:20 AM

Map Updates:

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=6571213&size=medium

Boosh Court is wider. Adjusted spawn points so you always start on your side (no more confusing half court spawns). Added explosive items for extra score effect (blue team will have Covenant cores for blue explosions). Added respawn invulnerability for a limited time to curb spawn camping or getting hurt during a score (Boosh Ball is Assault).

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=6571351&size=medium

On to Holdoff, I added some obstruction in front of each base to eliminate free space and offer spawning teams extra cover. You can also climb these things for a good view into the map.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=6571379&size=medium

Only people who played Holdoff would notice the back area's adjustments. There's a new wall (right of the left spawn point) that will force players to commit to their entry point. That also removes an unnecessary route that added nothing to the game flow. Added a pillar (near right respawn point) that adds a tiny bit of complexity to the back area. On the pillar is a health pack; there's more health packs overall in Holdoff. Finally added a way to go from the back to the center/top of the map (grav lift peaking out in the back). This makes the map flow like the Halo 3 original, and adds much needed options for people in the back area.

Wanted to show the new area in Air Raid but the pics didn't load. It's a small base on a patch of land. It's the stage of the first phase of my Invasion gametype.

And speaking of that, I finally set it up properly! Even got certain vehicles and spawn areas to work exclusively in separate phases. Very happy and eager to try it out.

Extreme Angle

10-15-2010, 07:13 AM

New maps look slick :)

Kalyx triaD

10-15-2010, 07:16 AM

New invasion map looks crazy.

Extreme Angle

10-15-2010, 06:55 PM

Kalyx, you gonna submit your maps to the Forgetacular competition?

Kalyx triaD

10-15-2010, 08:00 PM

Air Raid, probably. I figure the least amount of submissions they'll get is for the Invasion portion.

Extreme Angle

10-16-2010, 05:28 AM

Nice, is it all set in stone now? Or is it in tweaking stages?
If you need anybody to have some custom games, then i'll join...

Kalyx triaD

10-16-2010, 06:31 AM

Nothing's ever set in stone with me, but currently I am very happy with it. Hell, I just updated my fileshare with all of my maps and gametypes. Would like to playtest Air Raid for Team Slayer and especially Invasion this weekend. You're usually on in our wee hours of the night. Fortunately I'm something of an insomniac, so while you won't see any of my guys and parties, perhaps you can bring whoever you play with to check out my maps and test them.

Air Raid "Communications Base":

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=6719089&size=medium
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=6719117&size=medium

Like the ships, some details were added to make it a decent playspace in itself. It would probably make for a good 4plyr skirmish.

The first phase of my Invasion game has the Spartans trying to take back this base in a tight one-sided territories game (one territory). Spartans still start on their ship, Covies start at the base. Did some interesting things with phase 1 load outs to encourage specialty (like Battlefield).

Second phase has the Spartans attacking the Covy ship to steal the flag in a CTF game. As stated earlier, Covy ship was nerfed to increase the actual 'invading' of Spartans. In this phase Covies will not have air vehicles but will have better loadouts than Spartans.

Phase 3 is an all out clusterfuck of air vehicles. Controlling the Communications Base will net you an extra Spartan Laser (my take on having anti-air support). The Spartans must plant a bomb in what will be a highly guarded area (Covy Ship engine room). Loadouts will still encourage specialty, but more weapons will be on the map anyway.

Kalyx triaD

10-16-2010, 06:45 AM

Monthly render minutes are back! Gonna try to have a vid every week, preferably longer than the 10-15sec cuts. In this episode me and my bud try to survive the spreading infection...

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10-17-2010, 06:06 PM

So how are people at max rank already? Is there much less XP needed than in like CoD and Vegas?

Kalyx triaD

10-17-2010, 06:09 PM

Less than 5% of players hit max. Legitimately. Cap raises in a few weeks with new unlocks.

10-17-2010, 06:13 PM

I read that they were raising it already, so I figured a big chunk hit max.

Kalyx triaD

10-17-2010, 06:18 PM

Actually it was a loud minority of players (who are nowhere near max rank themselves) bitching about the level cap being soon. So Bungie dropped actual stats to show almost nobody was there yet (as well as where everybody else was, most are Warrant Officers). Still, Bungie always planned on raising the cap when the community passes a certain credit threshold.

Jeritron

10-17-2010, 06:26 PM

I was playing this last night and everything was about dropping down and hiding under a forcefield. Is that what this game has devolved into?

Kalyx triaD

10-17-2010, 06:35 PM

No.

And Armor Lock can be beaten.

Johnny McNasty

10-18-2010, 12:19 AM

I armor locked right as a banshee was coming in to hit me the other day. Felt like the baddest mother fucker ever when I walked away from the wreckage unscathed.

Kalyx triaD

10-18-2010, 08:34 AM

Yeah that doesn't get old.

Gonzo

10-18-2010, 07:06 PM

The only time I find any of the powers to be pretty gay are the bubble shield on CTF or oddball type games. It is a minor inconvenience. Then I just drop the raid on those cockroaches. Game...blouses.

Kalyx triaD

10-19-2010, 03:13 PM

Oct. Update 2:

Playlists

* New Playlist: Team Snipers [Thank God]
* New Playlist: Living Dead [Learned to like this gametype]

* Rumble Pit
o Lineup rebalanced to offer more kill, less frill. [?]
o Removed Infection, Safe Havens, Race, Rally, Headhunter Pro
o Removed “Classic” gametypes

* Team Slayer
o Removed all Snipers gametypes [Thank God]

* Team SWAT
o Added SWAT Magnums gametype

* Team Objective
o Removed 1 Flag Classic
o Removed Headhunter Pro
o Removed the following gametypes from Hemorrhage due to the size of the map with only 8 players:
+ Multiflag Classic
+ 1 Flag CTF
+ 1 Flag Pro
+ 1 Bomb Assault
o Removed Oddball and Hot Potato from Boardwalk

* Multi Team
o Removed SWAT
o Removed Classic gametypes
o Removed The Cage
o Changed weighting for Rocket Race so it does not have a 100% chance to appear in Slot 3

* Big Team Battle
o Removed Multiflag from Boneyard and Spire

* Invasion
o This playlist now offers 3 voting options

* Firefight
o Updated Firefight playlist gametypes to be a full set instead of 1 round. [Nice] Adjusted skull progression.
o Removed Friendly Fire

* Score Attack
o Removed Crash Site
o Added Mythic Score Attack
o You can no longer pickup other weapons in Sniper Attack

Maps

* Zealot/Arena Zealot
o Arena Zealot is now used for all Slayer gametypes
o Players can no longer stand on the edge of the generators in space and crouch to shoot below the shield

* Asylum
o Softkill zones added to the tops of the Sniper buildings [LOL]

* Boneyard
o Modified respawn zones for Slayer gametypes [YES]

* Hemorrhage
o Modified respawn zones for both bases
o Respawn timers for all Warthogs on Hemorrhage should now be 120 seconds [Damn]

Gametypes

* CTF
o All CTF gametypes should now have a player respawn of 10 seconds [Hardcore]
o All Classic CTF gametypes now feature Flag At Home To Score and Touch Return [Thanks]
o Flag At Home To Score disabled for all non-Classic CTF gametypes
o Modified Flag Return and Flag Reset times:
+ 1 Flag on Small maps use 10 second return and 30 second reset
+ All other CTF gametypes use 30 second return and 45 second reset

* Assault
o Assault gametypes now have a player respawn time of 10 or 15 seconds depending on the map

In addition to the Playlist changes, we’re also introducing two new Forge Map Variants with this update, Cliffhanger and Atom. Atom will be on display in the Team Slayer, Team Snipers, Team Objective, Multi Team, and Big Team Battle Playlists. Cliffhanger will be found in Rumble Pit, Team Slayer, Team SWAT, and Team Objective.

Cliffhanger
http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline10/101510/cliffhanger.jpg

Atom
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Requiem

10-19-2010, 03:32 PM

Only played 1 game on Atom, and can't stand it. Don't know why, but I absolutely hated the layout and way it played.

Khuntry

10-19-2010, 06:34 PM

Atom looks unconventional

Requiem

10-19-2010, 06:44 PM

idk what that is in the video Kalyx posted but it is not Atom. Played it in a matchmaking game and it looks nothing like that.

Kalyx triaD

10-19-2010, 08:45 PM

That's the vid Bungie put up. Perhaps they made changes?

Kalyx triaD

10-22-2010, 05:56 AM

Okay Atom, the new Forge variant in multiplayer, is fucking awesome. The jetpack is actually worth a damn there.

Here's a super early peak at my Infection map, "Zombie Street":

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=7424509&size=medium

There will be four structures total. What you see is just the house so far. The end of each street will have a vehicle enabled teleporter so you can continue driving. There will be a color filter.

Also, this week's clip shows me looking all heroic and badass:

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Gonzo

10-22-2010, 09:57 AM

Slick vid Kalyx, that sniper sucks.

Kalyx triaD

10-22-2010, 12:42 PM

Well the other team won because he at least tried while our sniper was... nonexistent.

Impeccable

10-23-2010, 05:02 AM

Not sure if this has been posted, but saw this on Youtube

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Kalyx triaD

10-23-2010, 06:48 AM

LOL

Mr. Monday Morning

10-23-2010, 07:34 AM

Kalyx do you ever use Waypoint? Just wondering as the latest Inside Halo vid (I think it's ep 5 or something) shows a forge map with 2 airborne bases, looked fairly similar to yours - assuming it isn't though.

Had 1 game on Atom the other night and my team basically won by camping in our own base while the others were jetpacking around all over the place. Tried to have a look at it in Forge to find out where everything is but it didn't seem to be available for some reason :?:

Kalyx triaD

10-23-2010, 07:39 AM

Haven't checked out Waypoint in a bit, I'll take a look at the vid. I'm not the only guy doing 'sky bases', though, there's some impressive maps of that concept going around.

Did you download Atom from your temporary history? It wouldn't just upload in your memory automatically. If you just played it you can find it.

Mr. Monday Morning

10-23-2010, 12:17 PM

No I didn't, hadn't thought of it like that :y:

Extreme Angle

10-23-2010, 04:22 PM

Quite liked Cliffhanger, yet to play Atom.

Kalyx triaD

10-24-2010, 09:32 AM

Crucial detail of my Invasion gametype may force me to make some bigger changes. Kinda pissed. Going to Bungie about it.

Joe Kerr

10-30-2010, 08:25 PM

Nov 30 new maps...saw the trailer and its only 3 maps that look like its for invasion and big team.

Extreme Angle

10-31-2010, 06:43 AM

Wish I knew some people who play custom games...

Mr. Monday Morning

10-31-2010, 07:37 AM

Having now played Cliffhanger and Atom a few times I like them both a lot. Went nuts with the focus rifle on Atom in a normal TS game yesterday, ended up like +15

Kalyx triaD

10-31-2010, 12:28 PM

Wish I knew some people who play custom games...

Yeah, gotta find those types.

Kalyx triaD

11-02-2010, 04:48 PM

Rank cap raised, new armor available. I discovered my Gold ran out so I can't shoot people anymore but I'll keep Forging!

Gonzo

11-02-2010, 07:19 PM

I just bought two more years of Live at the offer price of $84. I don't know if they planned on hiking it with the roll out of this new dashboard, but I can swing the money now so I figured I might as well save. That 2 years doesn't even start ticking until July of 2011, so I'm square through 2013. Shit man.

Kalyx triaD

11-02-2010, 10:18 PM

God damn you. :)

Kalyx triaD

11-05-2010, 08:27 PM

Apparently it takes me two hours to beat a stage on Legendary by myself. Did two today, both took 2hrs. Died a millions times. This game is fucking hard, I love it.

Kat's ass is like whoa.

Kalyx triaD

11-05-2010, 08:30 PM

It would seem Kat's ass is something of a meme within the Halo community.

http://static.funnyjunk.com/pictures/48c9afe6_2396_34e3.jpg

Kalyx triaD

11-05-2010, 11:00 PM

Montage of the clips I rendered:

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I wanna put you guys in there so let's make memories when we join up!

Extreme Angle

11-06-2010, 05:59 AM

That last clip is so epic...

Kalyx triaD

11-23-2010, 09:42 AM

Kalyx triaD

11-24-2010, 06:54 PM

Kalyx triaD

11-25-2010, 07:12 AM

Extreme Angle

11-25-2010, 02:47 PM

Already sick of COD, noble map pack please

Kalyx triaD

11-27-2010, 05:45 AM

Photo shoot with Khuntry and my cousin. When you guys are happy enough with your armor, perhaps we can shoot a set as well. Here's some shots:

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=10342241&size=medium
Like my new shoulders? Got it at Ross.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=10342287&size=medium
Khuntry about to carve his name into history. Or something.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=10342222&size=medium
Get it steady will ya...

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=10342240&size=medium
Me, Khuntry, and my cousin looking heavy metal.

Brujesino

12-02-2010, 12:28 AM

Anyone get the new maps?any good?I was going to get it but the BC2 maps came out....for free.

Anways i bought this day one but played very little of it until last week.Ive gone from a warrant officer 2 two weeks ago to a captain 2 today.

Kalyx triaD

12-02-2010, 12:44 AM

Brujesino

12-02-2010, 12:56 AM

BC2 doesn't get new maps, it unlocks variations of maps on disk. The illusion is getting something for free.

The new maps are well built. But bangs for my aren't yours, ya know. I'd hate for you to get the maps and not like them, I'd feel like owing you 10$.

except that its 2 maps that are redone from BC1 Harvest Day and Oasis.Also 2 other new maps from the campaign Heavy Metal and Cold War.I see what you mean but the illusion thing but this time they actually made new maps and vietnam comes out the 21st.

on topic

iam going to have to wait for the halo maps since iam STILL getting used to the original maps.

Extreme Angle

12-02-2010, 03:11 AM

I'm gonna complete creed first before I get them

Kalyx triaD

12-18-2010, 12:36 PM

http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline10/121710/bungiestats.jpg

James Diesel

12-25-2010, 03:48 AM

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

I WIN

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=11657195&size=medium

Kalyx triaD

12-25-2010, 09:23 AM

Oh fuck, nice! Not a fan of Team Snipers but still.

James Diesel

12-26-2010, 08:02 AM

Usually me and my buddy just play snipes all night. I'm glad we have cause I used to be terrible with a sniper, but as we can clearly see: I figured my shit out lol

Brujesino

12-26-2010, 03:27 PM

Perfect?goddamn i was so close to one my first week of halo reach,whent like 17-0 before my teammate threw a sticky bomb at me:mad: then when i respawned 10 seconds later the enemy stickys me then its game over:mad:

Rumor is that the new reach maps will only be 400 points sometime this week.

Kalyx triaD

12-26-2010, 06:19 PM

Don't know about that, but Bungie likes to do nice things.

#BROKEN Hasney

12-27-2010, 05:03 AM

Still not liking Halo too much, but loving this series.

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Kalyx triaD

01-07-2011, 02:07 AM

January Changes:

PLAYLISTS

Arena

* Added FFA Arena playlist, test your might in this 6-8 player Arena
* Added Unanchored map variant to all Arena playlists
* Players can now change their votes in Arena playlists

Community Slayer

* The first of several new community playlists
* Unaltered maps made by you, the Halo community
* Play and vote. Your voting data controls what rises into the ranks of official playlists!

Team Objective

* Cleaned up entries in the Team Objective playlist, we now offer the best of the best

MLG

* Maps updated to v2.1, this includes fixes to weapon spawn times

Team Slayer

* Adjusted weightings in response to voting data, default “Team Slayer” should now be available more often

MAPS

Asylum

* Added soft kill volumes to the rocks leading up to the ledge on the right side of the Red Base (AKA, Infection camping grounds)
* Adjusted the placement of the large rock on the outside ledge of Red Sniper spawn

The Cage

* Added soft kill volumes to some lower areas outside of the intended playable space

Anchor 9

* Modified the size and shape of the center hill object to better fit the area in KOTH games

Breakpoint

* Reduced the radius of the safe haven in the greenhouse

GAMETYPES

Big Team Slayer

* Now 100 to win!

Elite Slayer

* Modified loadouts, Armor Lock is now accompanied by a Plasma Rifle instead of a Needler

Rocket Race

* Motion Tracker is now Enabled
* Hud-widget for KPH is now in the bottom center

Powerups

* In gametypes built from the latest matchmaking variants, powerups should now function as they do in Forge
* You’ll need to save off the latest game variants from your temporary history to take advantage of this!
___________________________________________________________________

Will be returning to this after shooting people in other games.

Kalyx triaD

01-17-2011, 12:19 AM

Player models on B.net finally updated to show your current armor. It only took 4 months! Here's my spartan:

http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/playermodel.ashx?rpis=QnzdISba3vm4UdBoAjVPQw==

Fignuts

01-17-2011, 12:28 AM

hooray?

Kalyx triaD

01-17-2011, 12:35 AM

It's the little victories.

Extreme Angle

01-17-2011, 10:42 AM

Miss Halo...

Brujesino

01-17-2011, 10:49 PM

Iam a Colonel Rank.Seems like its going to take forever to get to brigadier.

Tb1

01-18-2011, 02:29 PM

Here's my baby. Will soon get the black visor

http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/playermodel.ashx?rpis=NwdnLQ1ctn8ZLTdS4lyWHA==

Requiem

01-18-2011, 04:47 PM

Gonna have to pop this in just so I can get a pic of my guy to post here. :cool:

Kalyx triaD

01-19-2011, 02:12 AM

Extreme Angle

01-19-2011, 12:13 PM

Griff Ball is back and it's amazing...

Kalyx triaD

01-19-2011, 12:57 PM

Gotta check that out.

Evil Vito

01-23-2011, 04:46 PM

<font color=goldenrod>Played this at my friend's yesterday. Pretty fun even though I suck at it. Like 90% of my deaths come while I'm reloading or getting meleed. Managed to get a few achievements already. Not sure I'll actually get the game though.

Played in Multi-team. Without fail there would always be at least one guy who bitched every time Rocket Race was voted.</font>

Extreme Angle

01-23-2011, 04:48 PM

Got 982 on the slot machine earlier :)

Kalyx triaD

01-23-2011, 04:53 PM

Yeah slot machine's been generous.

I haven't played Rocket Race in a long time. Haven't raced at all, really. Should give it a go later.

RoXer

01-23-2011, 05:08 PM

I'll be playing this this week prob if anyone is down

Kalyx triaD

01-23-2011, 05:12 PM

Been getting back regular on this so it's likely you'd catch me.

Kalyx triaD

02-05-2011, 11:22 PM

In B.net you can watch rendered films in a new hub now:

http://www.bungie.net/images/News/Inline11/bwu_0203/bnet/bungietv.jpg

And here's next Tuesday's playlist update:

New Playlists:
- Firefight Arcade (if you thought rocket fight was crazy...)
- Firefight Limited (plays like ODST Firefight, limited lives - so no more dicking around)

Playlist Updates:
* Multi Team: As far as major playlist changes, the most notable is Multi Team which now features 4 teams of 3 instead of 6 teams of 2. Since Rocket Race doesn’t work with teams of 3, we’re upgrading you to Rocket Hog Race! We’ve also added 3 Ball to the lineup to replace the regular Oddball gametype. (very cool)
* Team SWAT: New gametype offerings are now available in the Team SWAT playlist. New gametypes include Oddball, Stockpile and 3 Plots.
* Grifball: The Grifball playlist is returning for an extended stay as a Community playlist. We’ve updated to the latest gametypes and maps, as well as added the new maps Pinwheel and Oracle’s Revenge.
* Community Slayer: The second round of Community Slayer is coming and with it comes 14 maps (10 new!) built by members of our very own Bungie community. Similar to the previous run, we’ll keep this playlist active for a couple weeks. Play, vote and let us know which your favorite Community maps are in the Optimatch forum!

Gametypes:

* Bro Slayer: This new gametype consists of Team Slayer with co-op style spawning, featured on a variety of maps in Team Slayer, Big Team Battle and Noble Map Pack. Similar to Invasion spawning you can cycle through teammates or choose from your backfield spawns, but watch out for backfield spawn campers! (I actually tried to do this kind of gameplay but it was technically beyond me)
* Invasion Skirmish: Think of Invasion Slayer, with no vehicles and after capturing drop zones you get instant weapon drops that alternate between Spartan and Covenant regardless of who caps the zone. You’ll still experience loadout and weapon drop progression as each tier advances. Three flavors will be available including Invasion Skirmish (SvE), Spartan Skirmish (SvS) and Elite Skirmish (EvE). These gametypes will be available on a variety of maps in the Invasion and Noble Map Pack playlists. Spartan Skirmish on Anchor 9 is my favorite, check them out and tell us what you think! (interesting)
* Assault: Players may no longer disarm bombs while their Armor Lock equipment is activated, this affects all Assault gametypes as well as Invasion gametypes with an Assault phase. (dammit)

Kalyx triaD

02-14-2011, 12:41 PM

New Map Pack: Defiant

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Made by 343 Industries, not Bungie. Should be an interesting and smart way to test their philosophy!

Fignuts

03-05-2011, 02:35 PM

Does anyone play achievement horse? It looks like fun.

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LoDownM

03-05-2011, 02:37 PM

Me and a friend made some maps, but none of our other friends were interested in playing.

Fignuts

03-05-2011, 02:55 PM

Ok wtf. I went to bungie.net to download the maps, but they don't show up in my active transfer list, or in active downloads on LIVE, yet when I click on another download link it says my queue is full.

Where the fuck is this queue?

Kalyx triaD

05-10-2011, 05:34 PM

Some of you may have seen this image but from Bungie's upcoming art book celebrating ten years of Halo, this image explains how Master Chief fell to Earth between the [infamous] Halo 2 "Finish a Fight" cliffhanger ending and Halo 3's "Luck" intro.

http://betacache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/9/2011/05/halo_art_01_1.jpg

It probably doesn't sway anybody who isn't too fond of Halo's questionable physics. Bear in mind this would be the second time (canon wise) that a Spartan soldier survived falling from orbit. Tough SOBs.

LoDownM

05-10-2011, 05:50 PM

Noble 6 is tougher then Master Chief, he survived falling from orbit without any kind of shield.

Kalyx triaD

05-10-2011, 05:53 PM

Maybe he landed on some bushes.

M-A-G

05-17-2011, 03:40 PM

I finally got around to playing the whole package just last month after my friends kept limiting me to just custom local games on the same God damn map. Online multiplayer is really the only saving grace. The campaign tries its damndest to keep you enthralled but it just feels like I've played this game too many times over. I didn't get too much joy out of it but I can't call it a terrible game.

Kalyx triaD

05-17-2011, 05:20 PM

I just finished the campaign last week (on Heroic, playing with somebody else). I dug it.

Multiplayer is indeed what Halo is all about, though. I miss big games.

Kalyx triaD

06-12-2011, 05:03 AM

Getting back into this heavy (and Battlefield as well).

So join me and others as we take on Objective games.

Kalyx triaD

06-14-2011, 04:53 AM

The BTB ALL STARS playlist will be available for a limited time starting on 6/24/2011. This playlist will feature Triple Jackpots and players who compete in this playlist will be rewarded with a Star nameplate in-game.

To qualify for entry into the BTB ALL STARS playlist, you must play at least 5 games in the INVASION playlist between 6/13/2011 and 6/20/2011.

I'm so there.

RoXer

06-14-2011, 08:54 PM

think I might wanna play tonight

Kalyx triaD

06-14-2011, 09:04 PM

Very good. But I have to beat your ass in MvC3 sometime. Get that out of the way.

RoXer

07-07-2011, 01:00 PM

Gunna play today/tonight but won't be available from 6-8 my time because of a goozex thing but then after is cool.

And today is Bungie day

RoXer

07-07-2011, 01:01 PM

Kalyx triaD

07-07-2011, 01:06 PM

Don't care for the Horse stuff, but I can play today. Very soon even.

Kalyx triaD

07-28-2011, 03:58 AM

Firefight action with my peeps:

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=21261057&size=medium

Current armor:

http://www.bungie.net/stats/reach/playermodel.ashx?rpis=QnzdISba3vm4UdBoAjVPQw==

Fignuts

07-28-2011, 12:14 PM

Whatever.

Kalyx triaD

08-22-2011, 10:25 PM

snip

Extreme Angle

09-13-2011, 11:36 AM

I'm such a sneaky guy on this...

Extreme Angle

09-13-2011, 11:37 AM

I'm such a sneaky guy on this...

Kalyx triaD

09-13-2011, 02:24 PM

Let's play together!

Extreme Angle

09-13-2011, 05:05 PM

First time playing this today since end of June. Think I've rekindled the love...

Emperor Smeat

09-24-2011, 05:52 PM

Microsoft gives away free digital copies of Halo Reach to those who had their disc copies become unplayable with the recent Reach update.

It only covers discs from the recent dashborad beta test and not regular or previous betas.

http://kotaku.com/5843476/dashboard-beta-testers-get-free-digital-halo-reach-to-replace-borked-disc

Kalyx triaD

09-25-2011, 01:05 AM

Nice call. Quasi-excited about the beta hopper coming up.

Kalyx triaD

09-30-2011, 12:55 PM

Halo 1's Prisoner is back:

http://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/blog/TheHaloBulletin/9.28.11/Solitary_042.jpghttp://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/blog/TheHaloBulletin/9.28.11/Solitary_03.jpghttp://halo.xbox.com/Content/assets/en-us/blog/TheHaloBulletin/9.28.11/Solitary_05.jpg

Kalyx triaD

10-20-2011, 01:59 AM

My new armor.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=24400559&size=medium
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=24400484&size=medium
http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/Screenshot.ashx?fid=24400505&size=medium

Black is the new black.

Emperor Smeat

11-11-2011, 07:03 PM

Halo anniversary map pack arrives next week on the same date Halo Anniversary game gets released.

7 maps for the price of 1200 MS Points ($15)
* Battle Canyon
* Breakneck
* High Noon
* Penance
* Ridgeline
* Solitary
* Installation 04.

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/halo-anniversary-map-pack-for-reach-coming-next-week/

Shaggy

11-13-2011, 06:08 PM

Halo anniversary map pack arrives next week on the same date Halo Anniversary game gets released.

7 maps for the price of 1200 MS Points ($15)
* Battle Canyon
* Breakneck
* High Noon
* Penance
* Ridgeline
* Solitary
* Installation 04.

Yea and a side note is that if you are purchasing Halo Anniversary there will be a code inside that gives your the maps for Reach for free.

Kalyx triaD

11-13-2011, 06:12 PM

No, you see, part of CEA's package is those maps so you did pay for them.

Swiss Ultimate

03-21-2012, 12:00 PM

Before I read everything in here (nice bump)...I'd like to know if buying this game now is worth the time and effort. I have never touched the Halo franchise. Was always involved with Quake, Nukem, Unreal and semi-involved with Half Life.

I've always seen Halo players characterized as frat-boys and have no reference to confirm or deny this.

Is this something I should try?

Kalyx triaD

03-21-2012, 12:26 PM

Totally. Great single player story/experience, and of course excellent multiplayer. All modes have a multiplayer version, except theater viewing. It looks and plays awesome.

The only nitpicks would be things a Halo fan would point out; uninspired multiplayer map design and making certain gameplay mechanics oddly realistic out of nowhere. But a new person may enjoy the game.

You can also check out Halo Anniversary, which tells the story that takes place right after Reach, though you'll have to play an archaic version of the gameplay.