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Subject: New gametype idea for Halo Reach

We got Jackals in the courtyard!

I was thinking of a one sided VIP game, think of a map similiar in structure to Regret's temple on Delta Halo, only ... Human. The defenders have the base and the offense has to kill their VIP.

Here's the thing. The defense is made up of covenant species, and the offense are Humans.

The defense could be something like this.
VIP: Prophet; Chair with Large beam, 3x overshields
Elite Zealot; Energy Sword + Plasma Rifles, 4x overshields
Brute Captain; Brute Shot + Spiker, cheiftain armour
Elite minor; Carbine + Plasma Rifle, overshield
Grunt ultra; Plasma Pistol + Fuel Rod,
Grunt Spec Ops; Plasma Pistol + Needler, Active Camo
Jackal Sniper; Beam Rifle + Plasma Pistol,
Shield Jackal; Plasma Rifle + Plasma Pistol, Energy Shield

And the offense would be something like this:

Leader: Spartan Assault Rifle + Battle Rifle, overshields
ODST- Sergeant; Battle Rifle + Auto mag,
ODST- Spec Ops; SSMG + Auto mag,
ODST- Spec Ops; SSMG + Auto mag,
Marine- Long Range; Sniper rifle + Pistol,
Marine- Heavy; Rockets + SMG,
Marine- Close Range; Shotgun + SMG,
Marine- Mid range; Assault Rifle + Pistol,

the assignment of each role would be random and change game to game.

tell me what you think

[Edited on 10.19.2009 6:08 PM PDT]

  • 10.19.2009 6:07 PM PDT

I like the idea except are there respawns? because covenant seems overpowered.

  • 10.19.2009 6:10 PM PDT

It's a nice idea but i'd rather have it where you completely make your gametype. Like you could spawn as any species customize attributes for all weapons and tons of other stuff that only people who are crazy about custom games (I am) will figure it out. There should be a simpler version that is for all the people who aren't so good at it.

  • 10.19.2009 6:11 PM PDT

- Kev

This is an interesting gametype... Assassination could be a good name for it. Why not reverse the roles though? Make a Human VIP type where the VIP is an Admiral or something under a full Spartan guard, to make up for having an underpowered VIP?

  • 10.19.2009 6:12 PM PDT

We got Jackals in the courtyard!

oh yea, there are respawns. think of it as Halo 3 VIP. Also, i wanted to make the convenant harder to beat. the Humans are supposed to get wrecked by them. it obviously could be tweaked if there was balance issues though.

[Edited on 10.19.2009 6:13 PM PDT]

  • 10.19.2009 6:13 PM PDT

We got Jackals in the courtyard!

Posted by: KevChaos86
This is an interesting gametype... Assassination could be a good name for it. Why not reverse the roles though? Make a Human VIP type where the VIP is an Admiral or something under a full Spartan guard, to make up for having an underpowered VIP?


Wow, good idea! protect Captain Keyes from Covenant Onslaught! sounds like fun. that would be pretty sick, im glad you suggested it

  • 10.19.2009 6:15 PM PDT

We got Jackals in the courtyard!

Leader: Keyes, Pistol
Spartan: Assault Rifle, Auto mag
Spartan: Battle Rifle, Pistol
Spartan: Sniper Rifle, Pistol
Spartan: Rockets, SMG
Spartan: Shotgun, SMG

Covenant

Elite Major: Energy Sword + Plasma rifle
Elite Minor: Carbine + Plasma rifle
Grunt Ultra: Plasma Pistol + Needler
Jackal Shield: Plasma rifle + plasma pistol
Jackal Sniper: Beam Rifle + Plasma pistol
Brute Minor: Brute shot + Spiker

[Edited on 10.19.2009 6:27 PM PDT]

  • 10.19.2009 6:26 PM PDT

Grunt Heavies and Spec Ops Gruntsb are the guys with the Fuel Rod.

  • 10.19.2009 6:28 PM PDT

I like it, its sick and it sounds like it would be fun.

  • 10.19.2009 6:35 PM PDT

Hi. I'm AlbinoKola1. Currently I am not into Halo. I love to post on the forums though and I will always try to give my best opinion. My goal is to rise in the forum ranks and to have my space cowboy become a familiar symbol. I have one quote that shishka will use. If you send me a message, I'm sorry if I don't respond.

Sorry, I just don't like factions. Halo has been about balance. Not saying that for a subtitle we could do it, but Reach should follow the characteristics of the last Halos.

  • 10.19.2009 6:40 PM PDT

We got Jackals in the courtyard!

well I'm trying to make it balanced, any input is good. Trying to make all the spartans equal to a few overshielded elites and unsheilded grunts isnt easy, but any ideas you have would be great.

  • 10.20.2009 8:16 AM PDT