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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 10/15/2010


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WHY POST THAT
god, dunno why but that REALLY annoys me

  • 10.15.2010 5:39 PM PDT
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What exactly was the problem with Sniper Attack's ability to change weapons? I liked being able to grab a needler or fuel rod or random gun to just go nuts with for some commendation grinding other than precision weapons for a change. Am I missing some exploit people were doing that made them get a billion points on the leaderboards that warrants the random change they are implementing?


AND ADD SOME FREAKING INVASION MAPS PLEASE. You gave it a separate playlist and its own listing on the stats page for our bnet profiles - at least give it more than 2 goddamn maps. This is absurd.

  • 10.15.2010 5:41 PM PDT

If there was a way for the community to see the progress to the 117 mil. mark would be amazing!

But just knowing what we have to achieve is good enough thanks Bungie for the info.

  • 10.15.2010 5:42 PM PDT

DDOS'd Amazon's servers F5ing for Swag Bags...yeah I was there. :)

7-7-11 was another awesome Bungie Day! Thanks Bungie for making halo so amazing over the last 10 years. Can't wait to see what your Destiny will be next. ;)

Some amazing stuff in this update. The best part though was at the end about Evan (pleepleep). That is truly really awesome news. I wish him the best.

But removing Race and Rally? Sad news. :( At least we still have Rocket Race!

  • 10.15.2010 5:44 PM PDT
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The inability to pick up weapons in Sniper Attack is listed under Score Attack, will the four player version be getting the same treatment? I am also saddened by the loss of the ability to pick up and use Focus Rifles. Can we have them as secondaries rather than Magnums?

Bungie. Please. Randomize the skulls for Firefight. It makes the game too predictable and boring with just Tough Luck then Tough Luck and Catch and then Tough Luck, Catch and Cloud.

Edit: Rocketfight for Score Attack? Please?

[Edited on 10.15.2010 5:56 PM PDT]

  • 10.15.2010 5:45 PM PDT

I need a weapon.

That last section was heartwarming! <3 Bungie!

  • 10.15.2010 5:46 PM PDT
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Posted by: Kirbysama
What exactly was the problem with Sniper Attack's ability to change weapons? I liked being able to grab a needler or fuel rod or random gun to just go nuts with for some commendation grinding other than precision weapons for a change. Am I missing some exploit people were doing that made them get a billion points on the leaderboards that warrants the random change they are implementing?

That's exactly the reason why it was removed. People were picking up FRGs and treating it like Rocketfight.

I'm just sad that I can't pick up and use Focus Rifles anymore.

  • 10.15.2010 5:47 PM PDT

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BIG QUESTION ABOUT THE BANNS.

Would you consider the trick were you enter Firfight Matchmaking with you and a guest account, and then have the guest account quit so your real account is the only one left in the pre-game lobby considered system tampering. Is this bannable?

  • 10.15.2010 5:47 PM PDT
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Keeper of the Flame

Another Excellent update Mr. Urk. Specially the ending with that little kid from Make a Wish. :')

  • 10.15.2010 5:47 PM PDT

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Posted by: Methew
Posted by: Kirbysama
What exactly was the problem with Sniper Attack's ability to change weapons? I liked being able to grab a needler or fuel rod or random gun to just go nuts with for some commendation grinding other than precision weapons for a change. Am I missing some exploit people were doing that made them get a billion points on the leaderboards that warrants the random change they are implementing?

That's exactly the reason why it was removed. People were picking up FRGs and treating it like Rocketfight.

I'm just sad that I can't pick up and use Focus Rifles anymore.

Point is that its called Sniper Fight. Not Firefight with unlimited ammo. Though its nice that they did this in score attack, why does not bungie do the same for Firefight?

[Edited on 10.15.2010 5:50 PM PDT]

  • 10.15.2010 5:50 PM PDT

Awesome, does anybody remember those times when Bungie released podcasts?

  • 10.15.2010 5:51 PM PDT

HALO REACH = A good reason to pull all nighters, every weekend !
Almost a colonel as well so yeeaaaa

  • 10.15.2010 5:51 PM PDT
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Posted by: yeskezspanem
Posted by: Methew
Posted by: Kirbysama
What exactly was the problem with Sniper Attack's ability to change weapons? I liked being able to grab a needler or fuel rod or random gun to just go nuts with for some commendation grinding other than precision weapons for a change. Am I missing some exploit people were doing that made them get a billion points on the leaderboards that warrants the random change they are implementing?

That's exactly the reason why it was removed. People were picking up FRGs and treating it like Rocketfight.

I'm just sad that I can't pick up and use Focus Rifles anymore.

Point is that its called Sniper Fight. Not Firefight with unlimited ammo. Though its nice that they did this in score attack, why does not bungie do the same for Firefight?

I'm running under the assumption they are and Urk just worded it poorly.

Again Bungie: I am truly saddend by the inability to pick up and use Focus Rifles. They are snipery. Let us use them as secondaries?

Question about the Team Snipers playlist: Jeremiah talked about Elite Snipers yet it was just Elites with Sniper Rifles. Why even bother making us Elites without Covenant Weapons?

[Edited on 10.15.2010 5:55 PM PDT]

  • 10.15.2010 5:52 PM PDT
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Posted by: yeskezspanem

Posted by: Methew
Posted by: Kirbysama
What exactly was the problem with Sniper Attack's ability to change weapons? I liked being able to grab a needler or fuel rod or random gun to just go nuts with for some commendation grinding other than precision weapons for a change. Am I missing some exploit people were doing that made them get a billion points on the leaderboards that warrants the random change they are implementing?

That's exactly the reason why it was removed. People were picking up FRGs and treating it like Rocketfight.

I'm just sad that I can't pick up and use Focus Rifles anymore.

Point is that its called Sniper Fight. Not Firefight with unlimited ammo. Though its nice that they did this in score attack, why does not bungie do the same for Firefight?


But they said they were resetting the leaderboards because of it. Last time I checked, I get more cR for headshots and easier to hit/kill/chain multikills with the sniper rifle, which is in turn more cR. Theres even a sniper spree for more kill spree bonus cR. If the Fuel Rod doesnt add an absurd amount of points to your totals, then whats the point of resetting/removing it? Most Ive gotten is like 30k and that was from sniping. Fuel rod spam and other stuff was mostly around 21-24k range and that was probably more to do with the occasional sniping.

And theres no rocket attack in Score Attack mode, which is where this is dealing with, so no point in bringing up that theres rocket attack as an alternative.

  • 10.15.2010 5:54 PM PDT
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Posted by: Methew
Posted by: yeskezspanem
Posted by: Methew
Posted by: Kirbysama
What exactly was the problem with Sniper Attack's ability to change weapons? I liked being able to grab a needler or fuel rod or random gun to just go nuts with for some commendation grinding other than precision weapons for a change. Am I missing some exploit people were doing that made them get a billion points on the leaderboards that warrants the random change they are implementing?

That's exactly the reason why it was removed. People were picking up FRGs and treating it like Rocketfight.

I'm just sad that I can't pick up and use Focus Rifles anymore.

Point is that its called Sniper Fight. Not Firefight with unlimited ammo. Though its nice that they did this in score attack, why does not bungie do the same for Firefight?

I'm running under the assumption they are and Urk just worded it poorly.

Again Bungie: I am truly saddend by the inability to pick up and use Focus Rifles. They are snipery. Let us use them as secondaries?

Question about the Team Snipers playlist: Jeremiah talked about Elite Snipers yet it was just Elites with Sniper Rifles. Why even bother making us Elites without Covenant Weapons?

I beasted Sniper primary, Nerfle secondary. I am going to miss my three-shot supercombine on Brutes.

  • 10.15.2010 5:57 PM PDT
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Posted by: Kirbysama
But they said they were resetting the leaderboards because of it. Last time I checked, I get more cR for headshots and easier to hit/kill/chain multikills with the sniper rifle, which is in turn more cR. Theres even a sniper spree for more kill spree bonus cR. If the Fuel Rod doesnt add an absurd amount of points to your totals, then whats the point of resetting/removing it? Most Ive gotten is like 30k and that was from sniping. Fuel rod spam and other stuff was mostly around 21-24k range and that was probably more to do with the occasional sniping.

And theres no rocket attack in Score Attack mode, which is where this is dealing with, so no point in bringing up that theres rocket attack as an alternative.

Not just because of the change to Sniperfight. But the change removal of Crashsite, addition of Mythic Score Attack and the increase of FF to a full set.

  • 10.15.2010 5:58 PM PDT

Any word on adding more armor in the future?

  • 10.15.2010 5:59 PM PDT
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Posted by: SquirrellyOtter
I beasted Sniper primary, Nerfle secondary. I am going to miss my three-shot supercombine on Brutes.

NR makes it too easy too. Everything but Elites and Hunters is a three shot kill to the NR. Jackals do you a favor by dive rolling to avoid getting shot by it since they drop their shields.

  • 10.15.2010 5:59 PM PDT

- Dragon Ball/Z/GT and it's merchandise are awesome.
- All "abriged" parodies are hilarious.
- Humanity, as a whole, is stupid.
- I have asperger's syndrome
- This is the best used 20 seconds of your life
- Official helper to the Halo: Reach - The Armor You'll Be Wearing This Fall! Thread

still want to know if we can submit a gametype with our map for the contest...

anyways, glad to here the level cap having a goal to break.

any word on the current #?

  • 10.15.2010 6:01 PM PDT

My Coup avatar is from this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMrwNz24j_g#t=01m46s.

Amazing update this week. Looking forward the matchmaking changes.

  • 10.15.2010 6:05 PM PDT
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This is still just a load of bull. £100 on the cap being raised after the map pack, because there's too much fail in reach to keep people hooked. There's no good reason not to lift the cap. It's like disallowing a class of students from getting A grades. What's the difference if only 1% of the people get to a high rank?
And still no damn race playlist.
And cliffhanger sucks,
So does atom.
Looks like your new partnership has already changed you.
I'm off to play RDR

  • 10.15.2010 6:09 PM PDT

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You... Stranger...

I haven't gotten this excited about words since the last Harry Potter! (jk insecure ones looking to make fun of someone for something.) But really, great update.

  • 10.15.2010 6:11 PM PDT

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You... Stranger...

Thank you! If I play Spire one more time I'll exploded all over my 360.

  • 10.15.2010 6:13 PM PDT
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Posted by: QKT100
And cliffhanger sucks,
So does atom.

I like how you know what you're talking about because you've played on them.

  • 10.15.2010 6:15 PM PDT


Posted by: QKT100
This is still just a load of bull. £100 on the cap being raised after the map pack, because there's too much fail in reach to keep people hooked. There's no good reason not to lift the cap. It's like disallowing a class of students from getting A grades. What's the difference if only 1% of the people get to a high rank?
And still no damn race playlist.
And cliffhanger sucks,
So does atom.
Looks like your new partnership has already
changed you.
I'm off to play RDR


Someone needs to calm down instead of crying, great update. Atom looks like it will be a great map. Haven't played on cliffhanger so I can't judge.

  • 10.15.2010 6:16 PM PDT