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Subject: I'M GETTING MY MA5B BACK! + Question

Just in case you haven't learned yet: the MA5B Assault Rifle is keeping its classic looks. Other than that bit of info, there's no other reason for this thread. I'm just happy to have it back.
And here's the question: will we have to look down to lower our weapons again?

  • 07.18.2011 4:04 PM PDT
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most likely.

  • 07.18.2011 4:46 PM PDT

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CEA is LITERALLY CE with a layer of fancy new graphics over it. Literally dude, it's the same code as 10 years ago. I'd bet money that it'll be the same.

  • 07.18.2011 4:48 PM PDT

it works if you look up too, :). halo 1 cops and robbers was amazing.

  • 07.18.2011 6:29 PM PDT

"Die? Didn't you know? Spartans never die." - Kurt-051's last words.

Yay! They didn't use the MA37 as the MA5B's model. :)

-An AR fan.


[Edited on 07.19.2011 4:24 PM PDT]

  • 07.18.2011 6:32 PM PDT
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Posted by: Tacticalkilljoy
CEA is LITERALLY CE with a layer of fancy new graphics over it. Literally dude, it's the same code as 10 years ago. I'd bet money that it'll be the same.
Good. I don't want them to change anything.

  • 07.19.2011 4:22 AM PDT

Bare-back, cliffside - mongoose riding.

I don't think it was a mistake, it was a placeholder.

  • 07.19.2011 4:43 AM PDT

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That's a good thing? I liked the MA37 look better! Hopefully they have it in the final version of the game...

At the very least, they should let players switch between the classic Halo:CE look and the Halo:Reach look depending on their preference, like with a skull or something...

[Edited on 07.19.2011 10:20 AM PDT]

  • 07.19.2011 10:17 AM PDT


Posted by: Aryck1095 V2
That's a good thing? I liked the MA37 look better! Hopefully they have it in the final version of the game...

At the very least, they should let players switch between the classic Halo:CE look and the Halo:Reach look depending on their preference, like with a skull or something...


The MA37 looks like a turd with an ammo counter and a barrel. Also, if it were in the game it would break canon, but you must be one of those people who can't follow a story for 5 seconds and don't care about canon. I am sure you would LOVE this nice little game called "Call of Duty".

  • 07.19.2011 11:52 AM PDT
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Posted by: Aryck1095 V2
That's a good thing? I liked the MA37 look better! Hopefully they have it in the final version of the game...

At the very least, they should let players switch between the classic Halo:CE look and the Halo:Reach look depending on their preference, like with a skull or something...


The MA37 looks like a turd with an ammo counter and a barrel. Also, if it were in the game it would break canon, but you must be one of those people who can't follow a story for 5 seconds and don't care about canon. I am sure you would LOVE this nice little game called "Call of Duty".
Why can't he have an opinion without you ripping on him?
How does his preference of looks for the assault rifle mean he cant follow a story?
And finally, why does not following a story line mean he would love call of duty?

[Edited on 07.19.2011 12:47 PM PDT]

  • 07.19.2011 12:46 PM PDT

Send me out....with a bang.

Bring on the M6D pistol again! It was hideously overpowered, but that's what made it special :D

  • 07.19.2011 12:51 PM PDT


Posted by: Aryck1095 V2
At the very least, they should let players switch between the classic Halo:CE look and the Halo:Reach look depending on their preference, like with a skull or something...



I think you will be able to switch between the classic look and the 2011 release..I think I saw in on the E3 broadcast.

  • 07.19.2011 1:08 PM PDT

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Posted by: the omega man117

Posted by: Aryck1095 V2
That's a good thing? I liked the MA37 look better! Hopefully they have it in the final version of the game...

At the very least, they should let players switch between the classic Halo:CE look and the Halo:Reach look depending on their preference, like with a skull or something...


The MA37 looks like a turd with an ammo counter and a barrel. Also, if it were in the game it would break canon, but you must be one of those people who can't follow a story for 5 seconds and don't care about canon. I am sure you would LOVE this nice little game called "Call of Duty".
Why can't he have an opinion without you ripping on him?
How does his preference of looks for the assault rifle mean he cant follow a story?
And finally, why does not following a story line mean he would love call of duty?


One, I hate Call of Duty, and two, I bought Halo for the singe-player story before I ever had Xbox Live. I simply think the more detail, polygon-heavy look they used for the weapons in Reach looks much cooler than the first game. It also makes the remake look more... new.

  • 07.19.2011 2:49 PM PDT

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Posted by: Revengful Rio

Posted by: Aryck1095 V2
At the very least, they should let players switch between the classic Halo:CE look and the Halo:Reach look depending on their preference, like with a skull or something...



I think you will be able to switch between the classic look and the 2011 release..I think I saw in on the E3 broadcast.


I'm aware of that, and that's not what I'm talking about. I mean switching the weapons skins between the Halo:Reach designs and original Halo:CE designs. The "classic" button you're referring to just switches the entire level back to the CE graphics.

  • 07.19.2011 2:51 PM PDT


Posted by: Ultra Force
Yes! I knew 343i would listen to the community and fix their mistake!

343i... I <3 you! :D

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*face palm* It wasn't a mistake, it was a place holder model.

  • 07.19.2011 3:12 PM PDT

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Posted by: Coviekiller
I don't think it was a mistake, it was a placeholder.

  • 07.19.2011 4:19 PM PDT

"Die? Didn't you know? Spartans never die." - Kurt-051's last words.


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Posted by: Ultra Force
Yes! I knew 343i would listen to the community and fix their mistake!

343i... I <3 you! :D

-An AR fan

*face palm* It wasn't a mistake, it was a place holder model.

I know! Jeez...

I'll edit my post and change it. >.<

  • 07.19.2011 4:22 PM PDT

Posted by: Aryck1095 V2
That's a good thing? I liked the MA37 look better! Hopefully they have it in the final version of the game...

At the very least, they should let players switch between the classic Halo:CE look and the Halo:Reach look depending on their preference, like with a skull or something...


I couldn't stand the MA37, really. It sorta looked anorexic.

  • 07.19.2011 7:50 PM PDT