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3/2/2011 7:35:57 AM
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Post your ideas for ODST 2!
Only the hardcore ODST lovers come here, so it's up to us to turn this thread into a hypothetical compilation of what [i]could[/i] have been a sequel to Halo ODST. Let's come up with a plot, some key gameplay elements, modes, etc. and share them here. I'll keep this thread updated and gradually organize it as our design progresses. I'll start by listing some things we can go off of:
[b]Story:[/b]
New Mombassa wasn't fully explored in ODST, so we could say that there were other ODST's in this city that fought in the battle in a different way. We could experience the story from different "Echo Team" who encountered Buck and his squad at some point during fighting in the city. Echo has their own mission to complete within the city.
Or we don't even have to do it during this point in the city. The ODST's can drop in before the carrier goes into slip space and help the chief in old mombassa. The ODST's don't even have to be in the city--we can drop them to a completely different battle. Heck, we can even drop them on Reach and have them assist in the battles there. What about Harvest? Though if we drop them there, we lose the urban feeling, which was great and could be expanded on.
[b]Gameplay:[/b]
> The ODST's can now Sprint at all times.
> VISR mode now does infrared and thermal modes, in addition to its night vision
> You also have a standard flashlight in case VISR is too glaring
> Assassinations are possible for ODST's as well (pioneered by Buck!)
> You can pick up biofoam like equipment to heal yourself and your teammates later on
> Compass comes back off course--anything to add to the detective feeling
[b]Features[/b]
> Fully customizable ODST's
> Firefight is back (pretty insane...) with ODST inspired modes
> New "Battle Bro" mode for 2 that gives you specific missions to complete
> Actual multiplayer mode with various styles of gameplay and tactical combat
> OPERATION--Invasion-style gameplay, except ODST's have to complete objectives and elites/brutes have to stop them
> Play as Brutes and Elites
[Edited on 03.02.2011 10:17 AM PST]
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The emphasis is on the ODSTs being ordinary humans. Exceptional soldiers, but clearly not augmented like the SPARTAN II are. -VISIR night vision, contrast changes in outside daylight time to highlight FOF(Friend Or Foe) tags within 100m in-game. -Limited customization. Armor configuration can be unlocked, colour stripes and camouflage, decals and callsigns can be assigned. -Integrated party and communications suite to the HUD takes place of the audio logs. Xbox Live friends can work together and coordinate, while in single player this is handled through the fictional Battle Net and AI. Easter eggs and a similar backstory like Sadie's present. -Larger scale insertions. ODSTs must secure dropzones in one or more missions for troop transports, and then fight alongside them in an offensive of grand scale. -Clandestine missions, involving direct action, intelligence-denial, assassination, reconnaisance and rescue. Just my $0.02
