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Subject: Record for lowest H3 population?

Hopped on H3 for a bit tonight and noticed that there was only about 3000 people online. I know GOW 3 came out today (which I'm probably trading Reach in for tomorrow) and the population will probably go back up eventually, but I've never seen it that low. Skirmish and Mythic had exactly 0 people in them. So my question is this: do you think 343 should consolidate the playlists or just leave them be?

  • 09.20.2011 7:39 PM PDT

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Solid Opening Post.

I say they should indeed. They just need the basics now.

This is my opinion of what should be left on if 343industries were to take action:

1. Team Slayer
2. Team Doubles
3. Lone Wolves

5. Social Slayer (which will include objective matches)
6. Rumble Pit

On my "Maybe" list:

MLG
Big Team Battle

  • 09.20.2011 8:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: Ben2974

1. Team Slayer
2. Team Doubles
3. Lone Wolves

5. Social Slayer (which will include objective matches)
6. Rumble Pit

On my "Maybe" list:

MLG
Big Team Battle

I agree with this, but I also think they should lower Social Slayer to 4v4.

  • 09.20.2011 11:52 PM PDT

i sort of hope they dont cause u will soetimes get halo 3's pop. to 20000 and there is about 700 players in social big team.

  • 09.21.2011 2:07 AM PDT


Posted by: LETHAL DRONE
i sort of hope they dont cause u will soetimes get halo 3's pop. to 20000 and there is about 700 players in social big team.


I agree I like big team and snipers and swat are fun to play from time to time.

  • 09.21.2011 3:37 AM PDT

Yeah I've been thinking about it as well...

Ranked

Lone Wolves- Only ranked FFA playlist
Team Slayer- High population
MLG- Really the only surefire way to still get ranked objective games
Doubles- Not a huge fan, but a unique hopper and can see its appeal

Social

Social Slayer- Obvious reasons
Social Skirmish- Really the only dedicated obj playlist left
Big Team- Still gets a decent population

I don't think Rumble Pit is necessary, since it's basically 8 man LW. Also LW doesn't require DLC, so everyone can play it.


[Edited on 09.21.2011 5:52 AM PDT]

  • 09.21.2011 5:51 AM PDT

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3000, I only seen it that low once & that was when a bunch of new games came out in 1 week, but it was only down to 10k back then.

  • 09.21.2011 6:55 AM PDT

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Lone Wolves
Team Slayer (with SWAT and Snipers, but skipped after veto)
Team Doubles
MLG

7 on 7 (with less slayer, more infection maps and juggernaut)
Social Slayer (reduced to 4v4 with Slayer game types from Action Sack, but skipped after veto)
Multi Team
SBig Team - with flag, a.ssault, territories and Snipers.

If I could, I'd hack the Halo 3 server and change all maps and gametypes to this. Or have every Double EXP on all the time. If that happens, you'll know why.

  • 09.21.2011 8:19 AM PDT

I have never, and will never believe the populations on H3. With out doubt they are low but often it will say 0 people in a certain playlist then i will search and find a game with ease. While you can still find games on H3 enjoy it.

  • 09.21.2011 11:39 AM PDT

only playlists i care about is team swat and social big team

  • 09.21.2011 7:42 PM PDT

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Posted by: QuestVibes
no snipers ben?


It's just not popular enough. In my opinion, if you want to use a sniper, go pick one up in the levels that offer them. These very specific gametypes are the ones that shouldn't be left on if a decision were made to cut down on playlist options. General playlists incorporating most styles of play are the playlists that need to stay.

Note: I love Snipers and sniping, but if you can sacrifice a playlist that hosts only one weapon for a playlist that harvests many players, then I'd go through with it.

  • 09.21.2011 9:49 PM PDT