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Subject: Would you like a Brute player model in Reach multiplayer?

Being all honest, I think they should incorporate brutes for Machinima. And while at it, incorporate all characters (grunts, Hunters, etc.) just to make videos. It would be great.

  • 06.28.2009 6:12 PM PDT

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Posted by: JUSTREC2
No. Its stupid. You guys are just asking for way to much which is going to make Halo go down.

what do you mean by go down. any way all it is a customization to be added on no real biggy

  • 06.28.2009 6:26 PM PDT

I would like to like to work at a place where work and be fun, and be interactive with the community, like Bunige.

Well, It is a new look on halo multiplayer, but I think Brutes are not my type so I would say no. This might not happen, but It would be cool if they could let you play as a grunt in like a "mini multiplayer" or something like that.

  • 06.28.2009 6:37 PM PDT

I would like to like to work at a place where work and be fun, and be interactive with the community, like Bunige.

I mean it is a good idea but having playable grunts in the game sound intresting.

  • 06.28.2009 7:15 PM PDT

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Nope, I'm not a fan of the brutes. From what I remember in the reach book.....the brutes didn't take part in the reach assult. I haven't read the book in sometime so I may be wrong.

[Edited on 06.28.2009 7:46 PM PDT]

  • 06.28.2009 7:44 PM PDT

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Seeing as the direction of Halo 3: ODST is more story based then ever, and Halo:Reach should be no exception, Halo:Reach wouldn't make any sense having brutes around, seeing as Elites were the prime forces of the Covenant in that time period.

  • 06.28.2009 7:45 PM PDT

What a waste....

Use the CP model, scaled down with regain shields.

  • 06.28.2009 7:49 PM PDT

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Posted by: Scrubinator
Seeing as the direction of Halo 3: ODST is more story based then ever, and Halo:Reach should be no exception, Halo:Reach wouldn't make any sense having brutes around, seeing as Elites were the prime forces of the Covenant in that time period.


cannon and campaign does not apply in MP or any custom games. or it wouldnt be spartans and elites killing spartans and elites

  • 06.28.2009 7:52 PM PDT

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I would say have the ability to lock out certain player models. If let's say you are playing the MLG playlist, in that playlist they should have the option to lock out certain armor and player models.

Like, say in a hopper, you are forced to have the default spartan. This would make things a lot more easier. Though, yes, I know the hitboxes would be the same for each player model, forcing certain models would be a good thing for more hardcore playlists.

  • 06.28.2009 7:56 PM PDT

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Posted by: POKEY CLYDE
I would say have the ability to lock out certain player models. If let's say you are playing the MLG playlist, in that playlist they should have the option to lock out certain armor and player models.

Like, say in a hopper, you are forced to have the default spartan. This would make things a lot more easier. Though, yes, I know the hitboxes would be the same for each player model, forcing certain models would be a good thing for more hardcore playlists.


thats a good idea

  • 06.28.2009 8:01 PM PDT

I would love playable grunts. They are one of my favorite races. The other is the Hunter race. I think that some kind of game where you play as any race would be acceptable, maybe just for fun, or something like Ranked Race matches, where you have to play as a certain race.

  • 06.28.2009 8:07 PM PDT

Posted by: ElementalRunner

Posted by: Commander Stroll
Still using a pump-action shotgun over 500 years in the future I see.

omg not realistic stop game production plz

Posted by: Nocbl2
Use the CP model, scaled down with regain shields.


This - but what do you mean by CP model?

  • 06.29.2009 10:15 AM PDT

Posted by: ElementalRunner

Posted by: Commander Stroll
Still using a pump-action shotgun over 500 years in the future I see.

omg not realistic stop game production plz

I hate to "bump", but I have got something that I made on Paint that I thought was decent considering the software limitations.

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  • 06.29.2009 10:47 AM PDT

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Posted by: CoolCJ24
I hate to "bump", but I have got something that I made on Paint that I thought was decent considering the software limitations.

Clicky
The weapon silhouette in the HUD looks a little... phallic.

  • 06.29.2009 4:10 PM PDT

Posted by: D0nald Duck
i dont see why you wouldn't add a brute... all it does it add more customization into the game it realy doesnt affect gameplay all that much and i think brutes are cool i dont see why people hate them SO much. I can understand why people dont like brutes because there are big gorilla apes but they are also aliens and for people who r going to say a brute isn't a alien is wrong. Elites arn't the only aliens in the game. So i say yes i donn't know why anyone would say no to have a brute :)
Exactly. If I had to pick between an Elite and a Brute, I would pick Brute. To fight with that is. To marry? Thats a different story and belongs in The Flood

  • 06.29.2009 4:13 PM PDT

it would only create more inconsistencies. People always complained about the differences between elite and spartans, why add the brutes to the mix... The multiplayer is more fun, and skill needed when you don't have to worry about why u didnt get that kill...

Why do u think gamebattles banned the use of elites during MLG matches (not the playlist).

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This would be wack we already have crappy elites brutes weren't even good enemies in campaign

  • 06.29.2009 4:19 PM PDT

i would use it probably if they had it, but i'm not losing sleep over it.

it doesn't have rechargeable armor, it won't work.

it's called, give them the attributes of spartans and elites for multiplayer purposes


[Edited on 06.29.2009 4:26 PM PDT]

  • 06.29.2009 4:25 PM PDT
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I want a Halo 2 Brute for multiplayer. Power Armor is -blam!-.

  • 06.29.2009 4:30 PM PDT

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Posted by: dacrazynoob
it would only create more inconsistencies. People always complained about the differences between elite and spartans, why add the brutes to the mix... The multiplayer is more fun, and skill needed when you don't have to worry about why u didnt get that kill...

Why do u think gamebattles banned the use of elites during MLG matches (not the playlist).
I'm one of those people who prefers fun to obsession over balance or canon, particularly in multiplayer. It never seems to occur to anyone that it doesn't really matter if the characters aren't identical gameplay-wise. Each model having certain advantages and disadvantages adds variety, and a true master of the game would understand these differences and use them to their benefit.

But of course, Halo fans are obsessed with the word "balance", and will feverishly blurt it out when anyone suggests making any change to the game. I suspect that many of these people do not truly understand the meaning of the word.

However, if you want to drag balance into it, Brutes are probably closer to humans than Elites. Their stature is very close to that of a Spartan, where the Elite form differs greatly with its "crouched" stance. If anything, Elites should be replaced with Brutes, although I would never support it. Many people love Elites, and this would be contrary to my whole personal choice argument.
Posted by: Bullet _ Sponge
I want a Halo 2 Brute for multiplayer. Power Armor is -blam!-.
That raises a whole new topic of discussion. What armour permutations would the Brute model have? I would suggest the following:

-Power armour (Default)
-Halo 2 armour
-Honour guard armour (could also be implemented for Elites)
-Stealth armour
-Chieftain armour

Any other ideas?

[Edited on 06.29.2009 4:40 PM PDT]

  • 06.29.2009 4:33 PM PDT

Posted by: ElementalRunner

Posted by: Commander Stroll
Still using a pump-action shotgun over 500 years in the future I see.

omg not realistic stop game production plz

Posted by: Jeffers
Posted by: CoolCJ24
I hate to "bump", but I have got something that I made on Paint that I thought was decent considering the software limitations.

Clicky
The weapon silhouette in the HUD looks a little... phallic.


Ya I know, I can't draw Spikers at all.

But referring to permuations, I wouldn't do Halo 2 Brute armour - it had no shields. Brutes in Halo 3 do have shields (many do not notice this) and therefore would only reuiqre minor tweaking for XBL. I like the other ideas though!

  • 06.30.2009 9:31 AM PDT

Playing as a brute would definatly lighten up the game and make it funner but given the reason youve suggested why this cant be, do make it seem pretty pointless. I think that maybe the brute can be used in certain game types or make a new gametype for them so at least you can have a bit of fun. Another idea would be to have them in custom games and while making or choosing a gametype, make the brute optional.

  • 06.30.2009 9:58 AM PDT

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The brute could be used for those making machinima, if you think about that. I also do agree with you Liam that they could be used to lighten up the game and could be used as a fun optional character for some gametypes.

  • 06.30.2009 10:00 AM PDT