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Subject: How bad is the March Update?

Ohai, I'm Loscocco (pronounced Loss-cocoa). I'm a college student (computer science major), 3D animator, and long-time Halo player.

I got banned from LIVE yesterday because my bio hinted at relations and can't check out the new update myself, but how bad is it?

-How is the TU-derpReach hybrid gameplay? (no bleedthrough)
-How is getting spawnkilled by 40 tanks in BTB going? (BTB Heavy)
-How is the playlist that divided Team Slayer into two playlists that are hardly different from one another due to the lack of bleedthrough going, at the expense of the players that enjoyed competitive playlists? (Squad Slayer removal/Team Slayer #2)
-How are the gametypes that most people payed $12-$40 for nostalgic gameplay going now that they removed the nostalgic aspects? (Anniversary minus bleedthrough)


Judging from people's reactions so far, I take it that they aren't good? What a shame...well at least team hotshot got updated!

  • 03.06.2012 1:31 PM PDT

Bad. Nothing more needs to be said.

  • 03.06.2012 1:32 PM PDT

Forget it man, and get with the countdown. Shake this square world and blast off for Kicksville.

Reach host ranking algorithm: (a*quit_percentage + b*isMexican + c*(1/KDR) + d*hasGuest) * 100
where a > b = d > c

Posted by: Mikelp_1
-How are the gametypes that most people payed $12-$40 for nostalgic gameplay going now that they removed the nostalgic aspects? (Anniversary minus bleedthrough)

I can't really fathom how Anniversary Classic is supposed to work without bleedthrough. It just doesn't make sense...

  • 03.06.2012 1:32 PM PDT

I like to play Reach for fun. I hate MLG, campers, armor lock, and team killers because they ruin that fun. Deal with it.


Posted by: boomdeyadah
Bad. Nothing more needs to be said.

  • 03.06.2012 1:38 PM PDT

Please...stop getting butthurt when I noscope you from the passenger seat of the vehicle I'm riding in :D


Posted by: Mikelp_1
I got banned from LIVE yesterday because my bio hinted at relations and can't check out the new update myself, but how bad is it?

-How is the TU-derpReach hybrid gameplay? (no bleedthrough)
-How is getting spawnkilled by 40 tanks in BTB going? (BTB Heavy)
-How is the playlist that divided Team Slayer into two playlists that are hardly different from one another due to the lack of bleedthrough going, at the expense of the players that enjoyed competitive playlists? (Squad Slayer removal/Team Slayer #2)
-How are the gametypes that most people payed $12-$40 for nostalgic gameplay going now that they removed the nostalgic aspects? (Anniversary minus bleedthrough)


Judging from people's reactions so far, I take it that they aren't good? What a shame...well at least team hotshot got updated!


It all sucks. Btw Anniversary gametypes still have bleedthrough. Only default and TU dont.

  • 03.06.2012 2:01 PM PDT

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.

How is Super Slayer and what exactly is it?

  • 03.06.2012 2:09 PM PDT

Ohai, I'm Loscocco (pronounced Loss-cocoa). I'm a college student (computer science major), 3D animator, and long-time Halo player.


Posted by: TAxxOUTBR3AKxx


It all sucks. Btw Anniversary gametypes still have bleedthrough. Only default and TU dont.



Really? From what I saw from a thread asking BS Angel if there would be bleedthrough in Anniversary, she responded with "no, there will be no bleedhrough in Anniversary."

Strange...

  • 03.06.2012 2:13 PM PDT

Ohai, I'm Loscocco (pronounced Loss-cocoa). I'm a college student (computer science major), 3D animator, and long-time Halo player.


Posted by: Super PolarBear
How is Super Slayer and what exactly is it?


When 343 let the community vote whether or not Team Slayer should have TU or Vanilla settings, the results were: never mind...we'll just make a new playlist that is Team Slayer with TU settings.

So Super Slayer is just Team Slayer with the TU applied, but since the TU no longer has bleedthrough, it is pretty much just Team Slayer with INSANELY tiny changes.

  • 03.06.2012 2:16 PM PDT

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.

Posted by: Mikelp_1

Posted by: Super PolarBear
How is Super Slayer and what exactly is it?


When 343 let the community vote whether or not Team Slayer should have TU or Vanilla settings, the results were: never mind...we'll just make a new playlist that is Team Slayer with TU settings.

So Super Slayer is just Team Slayer with the TU applied, but since the TU no longer has bleedthrough, it is pretty much just Team Slayer with INSANELY tiny changes.

Wow. Well I guess I will just stick to Squad Slayer for the upcoming days.

[Edited on 03.06.2012 2:21 PM PST]

  • 03.06.2012 2:18 PM PDT

Name's John. I'm a 21-year-old firefighter/EMT from lolhio who doubles as a die-hard Halo fan. I've been enjoying the franchise since 2001. My favorite iteration of Halo would have to be Halo 2 simply because I never got to experience the joy of a full-on Halo: CE LAN.


If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

Oh yeah, and boot Zome.


Posted by: Super PolarBear
Posted by: Mikelp_1

Posted by: Super PolarBear
How is Super Slayer and what exactly is it?


When 343 let the community vote whether or not Team Slayer should have TU or Vanilla settings, the results were: never mind...we'll just make a new playlist that is Team Slayer with TU settings.

So Super Slayer is just Team Slayer with the TU applied, but since the TU no longer has bleedthrough, it is pretty much just Team Slayer with INSANELY tiny changes.

Wow. Well I guess I will just stick to Squad Slayer for the upcoming days.


Too bad it's gone.

  • 03.06.2012 2:20 PM PDT

Silence fills the empty grave, now that I have gone
But my mind is not at rest, for questions linger on

Oh look, I'm not getting bum rushed by ARs and I can outplay most in CQC.

Apart from Squad Slayer being removed, I like it.

  • 03.06.2012 2:20 PM PDT

This is actually the stupidest thing ever posted on B.net:

Posted by: the omega man117
Why does everyone hate Halo 2? Maybe its because its the worst game ever next to mario.


Posted by: The Ruckus 2010

Posted by: Super PolarBear
Posted by: Mikelp_1

Posted by: Super PolarBear
How is Super Slayer and what exactly is it?


When 343 let the community vote whether or not Team Slayer should have TU or Vanilla settings, the results were: never mind...we'll just make a new playlist that is Team Slayer with TU settings.

So Super Slayer is just Team Slayer with the TU applied, but since the TU no longer has bleedthrough, it is pretty much just Team Slayer with INSANELY tiny changes.

Wow. Well I guess I will just stick to Squad Slayer for the upcoming days.


Too bad it's gone.

Yeah I just found out it got the boot. Unbelievable.

  • 03.06.2012 2:22 PM PDT

Please...stop getting butthurt when I noscope you from the passenger seat of the vehicle I'm riding in :D


Posted by: Mikelp_1

Posted by: TAxxOUTBR3AKxx


It all sucks. Btw Anniversary gametypes still have bleedthrough. Only default and TU dont.



Really? From what I saw from a thread asking BS Angel if there would be bleedthrough in Anniversary, she responded with "no, there will be no bleedhrough in Anniversary."

Strange...


Let me find the post that clarifies it. BS Angel was given falsified info.

Ahhh. Here's the page. 5th post down by MM Systems Team

"The fault for this tidbit of misinformation lay not with bs angel, but instead with the Matchmaking Systems Team who, in a rush of activity Friday, responded incorrectly to an emailed information request.

Mea maxima culpa, Waypoint Community (and bs angel!). So fear not- Bleedthrough remains in the Anniversary gametypes."




[Edited on 03.06.2012 2:47 PM PST]

  • 03.06.2012 2:45 PM PDT

My god carries a hammer. Your god died nailed to a tree. Any questions?

Excuse my retard but can someone explain what bleed through exactly, context isn't enough.

  • 03.06.2012 2:50 PM PDT

Please...stop getting butthurt when I noscope you from the passenger seat of the vehicle I'm riding in :D


Posted by: xxiNoSc0p3dJfKx
Excuse my retard but can someone explain what bleed through exactly, context isn't enough.


Bleedthrough is when damage from your shields carries over to your health. Let me explain. Say melee is 100 points of damage. Your shields have 100hp and health is 50hp.

Say you have full shield: with No Bleedthrough, you notice that 1 melee will make you no shield, full health. (100 damage)

Now, say you have about half-shield (50hp) with No Bleedthrough. You get melee'd, you lose the rest of your shield, and no health.

This means your melee only really did 50 points of damage instead of 100. Now you need to inflict 50 points of damage to the Health of the player for them to die.
----------------------------------------------------

Now. Say you have Bleedthrough ON. If you have half shields (50hp) and get melee'd, your shields will take the damage (50hp) and then whatever is left over will get carried over to your health. Since there's 50 damage points left your melee would deal, it takes that 50 damage points and takes it away from your health. In this situation, you'd die instead of the shield taking the impact and nothing more.

It makes sense that Bleedthrough is better because without it, an enemy with even 10hp shield will live from a 100 damage melee.

^^^To put THAT into context: If you take a hammer and smash it into a piece of wood, causing it to break, will the hammer bounce back at you? Or would it continue in it's intended path but with less force? 1st question is No bleedthrough. 2nd is with it.

[Edited on 03.06.2012 3:05 PM PST]

  • 03.06.2012 3:02 PM PDT

My god carries a hammer. Your god died nailed to a tree. Any questions?

Thanks

  • 03.06.2012 3:05 PM PDT

Halo 2 > Halo 3 > Halo 3 ODST > Halo Reach > Halo CE

Based on campaigns.

My prediction was almost spot on. Vanilla won, but they made a.new playlist called super slayer with the TU settings. However, i never thought bleedthrough would he completely removed. Even i think this is stupid. I just didnt want it in Team Slayer, but why remove it from the whole game? Anniversary needs bleedthrough, and so does the TU. I just shouldnt come into Team Slayer

  • 03.06.2012 3:10 PM PDT
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i just got of 50 score in a btb heavies game.


using mostly the dmr.

343 -blam!- up by listening to the masses, halo is now officially dead to me, i'll wait for dust 514 to come out, and i will continue to play bf3 instead.

[Edited on 03.06.2012 3:19 PM PST]

  • 03.06.2012 3:16 PM PDT

~ Videogames are my favorite videogames ~

Quite awesome. Played a DLC map on my first round, and BTB Heavies seemed pretty crazy.

  • 03.06.2012 3:18 PM PDT

☆☆☆Does anyone even read this?☆☆☆

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Posted by: snip3r dud33
Honestly, this is a good cover up for all the idiots who won't know its a cover up .

Dear 343,

I have taken the liberty of writing you a letter from the majority of Reach's population. Please take it into consideration as you continue to IMPROVE the Halo Franchise.

Regards, Rune


Although, knowing 343i, they'd probably come out with an official statement.

[Edited on 03.06.2012 3:24 PM PST]

  • 03.06.2012 3:21 PM PDT

Posted by: IrIsHmAn04
no its legit, i used coordinates, set weapon timers the works.


Posted by: NinStarRune
Dear 343,

I have taken the liberty of writing you a letter from the majority of Reach's population. Please take it into consideration as you continue to IMPROVE the Halo Franchise.

Regards, Rune


The forum community does NOT represent the entire PLAYING community.

  • 03.06.2012 3:23 PM PDT

Halo 2 > Halo 3 > Halo 3 ODST > Halo Reach > Halo CE

Based on campaigns.


Posted by: xmat123x

Posted by: Mark V guy
Vanilla won
Vanilla didn't win you idiot, they never said who won.


So? TU isnt in Team Slayer, thats all that matters. They made a seperate playlist for the TU. So my prediction was correct.

  • 03.06.2012 3:23 PM PDT

Is Squad Slayer gone?

  • 03.06.2012 3:25 PM PDT

Halo 2 > Halo 3 > Halo 3 ODST > Halo Reach > Halo CE

Based on campaigns.


Posted by: NinjaLord77
Is Squad Slayer gone?


Yes its completely gone, not in anniversary and not in competetive

  • 03.06.2012 3:26 PM PDT

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