What questions do you guys have that you hope are answered in the update today?
Ferrex was nice enough to drop in and answer questions from the community here is what he was nice enough to tell all of the Bnet users:
1.If you and your friends are in different leagues you can still play together.
2.Format will be 2v2,4v4...but they arent limited to just those formats (btb type maybe?)
3.Divisions are not set by rank milestones (like how H3 you needed X amount of EXP and a Level __ to be a ____)
4.Playlists support Spartans Only, Elites Only, various mixtures, player selection, et cetera.
5.Arena playlists will probably not mix the two.
6.Each season (probably a month) the ranks will be reset in Arena and will be placed in your Service Record both in-game and on Bungie.net (baseball card like said in Shacknews article)
7.Maps and gametypes can be tweaked for the seasons on Bungie's discression but nothing should be ruled out for the playlist yet.
8.Objective isn't in the Arena yet mostly because it is hard to establish "who did better on the team" because they have to add in flag captures and stuff.
9.The Arena system is for honor and glory. Basically it adds more of depth to gameplay and stops the fat kids on second accounts.
10.All divisions are skill based so not everyone will hit the top division (i.e. level 50)
11.All rank beside the divisions will be hidden because Bungie is using a pure truskill system.
12.Players will be starting with very similar starting weapons if not the exact same (speculate if you will)
13.It will be harder to exploit the Arena system
14.That being said the Banhammer is still evolving.
15.Maps will be tweaked a little for Arena playlist.
16.Winning in team games still matters. But turning in a poor performance on a winning team (i.e., being carried by more skilled teammates) will not be a good way to level up.
17.As soon as are Rated on enough Days (e.g., 5 days), you'll see what Division you're in. You can go up or down from there, but it'll give you some idea of who your peers are.
18.Arena rank will work completely seperate from other playlists.
19.Arena games will still go in theatre mode.
20.Players wont be able to boost by switching languages anymore.
21.There are no plans to implement a clan system specifically for Arena. If we did Clan support (not saying we are, mind you), we would support them across the board
22.Currently the only playlists which will display a playlist specific ranking/rating/etc are Arena. (I dont know if this means all other ranks will be hidden which could be disapointing0
23.Arena will be present in the Beta
24.Still a chance of an MLG playlist.
25.Divisions arent permanent you will start right at 0 each season even if you were in Onyx.
26. Quitting will count as a loss, and if you do it too much, the Banhammer will apply a special new kind of punishment targeted specifically at quitters.
27.Bungie Staff feels the need of margeritas to answer calls from the community (speculation?)
28.Vetoing in Arena will be more for picking the map then map/gametype.
Well if you didnt go answers in the update you have no complaints now.
[Edited on 03.19.2010 2:58 PM PDT]
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my biggest question : If me and my friends are in different leagues can we still play in the arena together??
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THIS: [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DFA Zandric1 my biggest question : If me and my friends are in different leagues can we still play in the arena together??[/quote] And: How many players, is there loads of team games?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DFA Zandric1 my biggest question : If me and my friends are in different leagues can we still play in the arena together??[/quote] Well if you can play with friends who are worse and you can still rank up I think that is already answered. Besides I dont think Bungie would restrict you from playing with friends. I am hoping to get more answers on how playlists will work this time around.
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is the Divisons seperated by each Rank Milestone? Like Steel:Recruit??
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well, heres to hopeing we get some more info in todays update.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] DFA Zandric1 my biggest question : If me and my friends are in different leagues can we still play in the arena together??[/quote] Yep.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] ARBITOR 5 How many players, is there loads of team games?[/quote] Depends on the playlist. Expect to see popular Halo 3 formats like 2v2, 4v4. We aren't limited to those, though.
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Maximium amount of people and spartans only???
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Wow bungie is really active on the threads on this moment. B the way,bravo for the best gaem ever,3 may is toooo far
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] ArrivedMeat spartans only???[/quote] I would like to know this aswell. p.s. I <3 elites.
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Will invasion be in the Arena?
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what is said arena ?????? i don't understand it
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I have a question. What the hell is it?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] gruntking144 is the Divisons seperated by each Rank Milestone? Like Steel:Recruit??[/quote] No, it works differently than Halo 3's Ratings, many of which you could obtain through accumulating EXP. More details will be forthcoming.
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When will the Arena feature objective gametypes?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] CSG120495 what is said arena ?????? i don't understand it[/quote]
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Off Topic: So many Bungie members are posting over this forum, good for you, one posted here and it will like live forever! On Topic: In the Arena will the Abilities be able to be used in the Arena, or will they not be included, to make it fair?
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@the first question Yeah you should be able to play with your friends. They might do bad and de-rank while you do good and go up in rank. Though having friends that do bad will most likely affect your climb of the Arena ladder.
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Do your seasons get added together over time or do you have to start fresh each month?
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Will the Arena feature armor abilities and weapons such as rockets, grenade launchers, etc. Or will it be hardcore guns only.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] ferrex No, it works differently than Halo 3's Ratings, many of which you could obtain through accumulating EXP. [/quote] So... No exp ranks in reach?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] March Madness When will the Arena feature objective gametypes?[/quote] I think they announced that it is only Slayer gametypes.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] ArrivedMeat spartans only???[/quote] Our playlists support Spartans Only, Elites Only, various mixtures, player selection, et cetera. Arena Playlists will probably not mix the two, since there are some significant differences between them now and we don't want to skew the results.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Cranium Crater [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] March Madness When will the Arena feature objective gametypes?[/quote] I think they announced that it is only Slayer gametypes.[/quote]Thus the "when," it is ridiculous to think they will withhold objective games from "hardcore" players who tend to enjoy objective more than slayer.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] JFKES Do your seasons get added together over time or do you have to start fresh each month?[/quote] Each season is a full reset. Your previous season results go into your Service Record for posterity, though.
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Are there any rewards for being in the highest bracket other than an increased ego?