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Subject: Halo: Reach Wishlist

"Thoughts are the shadows of feelings; always darker, emptier, and simpler."

Some things I'd like to see:

- I want to see the Reach security forces desperately trying to evacuate the colony as it's being invaded by the Covenant. I want to see civilian vehicles rushing past your Warthog/Mongoose as they head toward their inevitable fate (death).

- I really want to feel like I have a reason to fight back against the Covenant besides the usual "I am the hero and they are evil so they must die" motive we had in the past games (Halo 3 was okay).

- I also want to see secondary objectives that affect the outcome of the mission. For instance: Maybe as you're driving down the main highway you see a squad of marines protecting a convoy of transport trucks. Even though they look like they could use your help, you also know that you need to rendevous with a team of Spartans who are defending the civilian transports against a horde of Covanent infantry and assault vehicles.
If you don't reach (lol pun) the rendevous point soon then the Spartan defence force will be overwhelmed and you'll have to tackle the second half of the mission alone. On the other hand, the transport trucks that the marines are defending are hauling two Scorpion tanks, which are much more powerful than your Warthog, and are more than a match for the Covanent [in your hands].
Now, you may be thinking that if you choose one then the other one will have been lost. This wouldn't be the case, per se. The outcome of this choice (the death of the Spartans or the death of the marines and the destruction of the Scorpion tanks) depends on multiple factors, such as the order of execution, the speed in which you handle each situation, and on the marines'/Spartans' survivability. This would add much more depth to the game and would also provide an opprotunity for Bungie to add some "secret" achievements.

- A.I. that can actually drive would be a nice addition. Just a thought, you know...

- While on the subject of A.I., Bungie needs to 'up' the engine and raise the intelligence and "010110 Common Sense" of the game's A.I. They need to use actual tactics in a fight. For instance: If there's a Jackal perched on top of a building, the marines need to at least try to keep out of sight, or at least not walk straight down the middle of the street right into the sniper's crosshairs. They also need to know when they've met their match. When one marine encounters four Elites, he/she shouldn't try to face them, instead, they should retreat to a safe(r) location until the threat level is lowered.

- Some (non-scripted) destructive environments, if only minor, would be a plus (at least in campaign mode). When I fire a tank shell at a wall, I want to see that wall break; maybe not completely, but perhaps down to the frame.

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I'll add any ideas to the list that seem well thought-out (or a needed improvement for Halo: Reach). I will try to update the list regularly if I can.

[Edited on 07.18.2009 11:28 AM PDT]

  • 07.18.2009 11:17 AM PDT
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That would be the best halo game ever if it had stuff like that

  • 07.18.2009 11:20 AM PDT

"Thoughts are the shadows of feelings; always darker, emptier, and simpler."

Posted by: USmarine1
That would be the best halo game ever if it had stuff like that

Is that sarcastic? lol

  • 07.18.2009 11:25 AM PDT
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Posted by: BrenMan 94
Posted by: USmarine1
That would be the best halo game ever if it had stuff like that

Is that sarcastic? lol

no it is not

  • 07.18.2009 11:26 AM PDT

"Thoughts are the shadows of feelings; always darker, emptier, and simpler."

Posted by: USmarine1
Posted by: BrenMan 94
Posted by: USmarine1
That would be the best halo game ever if it had stuff like that

Is that sarcastic? lol

no it is not

:)

  • 07.18.2009 11:28 AM PDT

Ugh...

First on a BWU.. yeah, I'm cool.

ODST;MYTHIC Screenshot winner! One of the first to get their hands on the mythic map pack.

Hi Brenman :D, I like your ideas. (I'll be back for a more in-depth response)

  • 07.18.2009 11:33 AM PDT