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Subject: Which map pack should I buy

I am looking into Defiant and Anniversary maps
I only have 1600 and I could buy two maps for 800 or 1 map for 1200
I need to know the pros and cons and the communities opinion
Thanks so much <3

  • 12.22.2011 5:19 AM PDT

If I where you I would by the anniversary maps. For not only are there more maps than on the defiant map pack but as they have their own playlists you will actually get the chance to play and enjoy them too. Trying to get paired with randoms now defiant is in the playlists is almost impossible as not many people have all the dlc. Plus to be honest the anniversary maps are much nicer, have some good high value achvs on and the new ce changes make them alot of fun to play. I promise/hope you will not be unhappy if you bought it. Let me know how you find them if you get it.

Also if you like firefight defiant comes with 'unearthed' however the anniversary map pack comes with 'instillation 04' so you also get a firefight map with that too. Instillation 04 is the harder map to play on but its more fun than unearthed.

[Edited on 12.22.2011 5:26 AM PST]

  • 12.22.2011 5:24 AM PDT

Sounds good but If I can buy two maps for 1600 would that be better If not I will go with your decision
Noble and Defiant both of them for 1600

[Edited on 12.22.2011 5:28 AM PST]

  • 12.22.2011 5:27 AM PDT
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You get 7 maps with anniversary instead of 6 total with defiant and noble.

There is an entire playlist devoted to anniversary.

So yes, anniversary is the best deal.

  • 12.22.2011 5:30 AM PDT

Hmmm to be honest anniversary map pack is more fun and better value however I was just thinking that anniversary has some defiant achvs on it. I mean dont let achvs sway you because when you have all the achvs then its the game play that will keep you coming back for more and that should be where the value for money comes in. As I say noble/defiant may be cheaper but you will hardly be paired with all other players that have the dlc so either buy and pray or buy anniversary and you can play the maps right away.

  • 12.22.2011 5:31 AM PDT

I got them, I hope I like them. If you want to add me my GT is MLG Mystic
Thanks for the help

[Edited on 12.22.2011 5:40 AM PST]

  • 12.22.2011 5:33 AM PDT

Herping your derp.

I'm a Firefight fanatic so Anniversary or whichever one of the DLC's has that Firefight map on it would be worth it in my opinion. I bought Halo Anniversary edition recently and it's an okay investment for the extra maps.

It's a tough decision, I would probably just buy Defiant and Anniversary if and when you get enough cash for it.

  • 12.22.2011 7:17 AM PDT

The one in h3 that has Heretic.

  • 12.22.2011 7:18 AM PDT

THATS MY COOL MAN I CAN'T TAKE IT OFF!

Posted by: Throttle
The one in h3 that has Heretic.


Citadel too...

  • 12.22.2011 7:27 AM PDT