[b]LINK REMOVED, ask someone else where to find it
All of the below is NOT my writing, it is a user from the Waypoint forums who claims he has the GI Mag[/b]
So I just read the new Game Informer. I just wanted to tell you my take on some of the features they'll be adding or taking away. I won't explain the beginning of the story as I don't think I can do justice to accurately describing it. Of course, if you want to experience and don't want to have that experience spoiled then leave this page.
[b]LAST WARNING, THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS[/b] (sorta)
[b]Spartan Points[/b]
Spartan Points is the new currency system in Halo 4. They will buy things such as armor, armor abilities, Spartan Ops missions (see below), and some
[b]Spartan Ops[/b]
This was probably my most favorite addition I saw. From how it was described, think fo Spartan Ops like Spec Ops from Modern Warfare but with a storyline. They will span out over several months, encouraging players to return to the game. Game Informer said that Spartan Ops will be comparable in scope and size to the in single-player storyline.
[b]Why Reds Fight Blues[/b]
I think most of us probably guessed this, but reds fight blues and blues fight reds for training purposes. They fight in something called the UNSC Infinity. The UNSC Infinity is a 3km long ship sent into deep space on a mission. It contains a virtual reality sector that creates the multiplayer experience.
[b]Sprint[/b]
So not only is sprint in the game, but it is a standard armor ability. You do not need to pick it up, it will always be available. You do not need to buy it with your Spartan Points, you will always have it equipped no matter what. So essentially, you can have two armor abilities.
[b]Forerunner Vision[/b]
Ever wanted to be super man? Now you can! See through walls with your x-ray vision! I can't say I hate this armor ability, I haven't used it yet. I'm hoping it comes with its weaknesses and it discourages camping. Sorry guys, but camping in Halo 4 will not be a legitimate tactic.
[b]Returning Armor Abilities[/b]
The hologram, jetpack, and active camo will make a return in Halo 4. It didn't elaborate on the abilities, but you can probably assume they'll be about the same.
[b]Elites Not Returning to Multiplayer[/b]
Not much detail was given as to why elites will not see multiplayer combat, it was stated in a picture caption. The caption reads, "Competitive multiplayer focues on the Spartan IVs. Elites will not be playable.
[b]Grenades[/b]
Now the article itself did not talk about grenades, but I noticed in the picture the Spartan had 4 grenade options. I assume the plasma grenade will return as seen from an explosion in the picture and the frag grenade will most definitely return as seen by the Halo 4 first look video.
[b]Firefight[/b]
Once again, no explanation why aside from a picture caption. The caption read, "Halo 4's campaign is still playable with four players online (in reference to Sparan Ops, ensuring players that Spartan Ops will not replace the campaign coop experience). 343 Industries has no plans to include a dedicated Firefight mode. I'm torn on this, I don't normally play firefight, but I feel like it is a standard necessary feature in the game after Halo 3: ODST introduced it.
[b]Regicide[/b]
Regicide is a variation of free for all. I think it's similar to VIP. Regicide, as stated by the article, "sets the leading scorer as the king. Every opponent that the king kills raises his bounty; other players have to kill the king to claim the reward."
[b]Distraction and Revenge Medals[/b]
Don't feel bad anymore for not killing a single person in the game, you can get a medal for being a distraction! Oh, you just got killed and now you're raging at that player? Calm down and get rewarded for hunting down the guy that just killed you!
Let me make it clear that I do not necessarily see these medals as bad. They just may reward people that don't actually deserve one.
[b]No More Weapon Camping[/b]
One the skills that separated veteran players from inexperienced players was the ability to time power weapons' spawns. In Halo 4, this will be near impossible. Weapons drop down in drop pods at random locations around the map. Quoted from the article, "This gives the matches other focal points, and it also helps alleviate the advantage longtime players always used to have over newer recruits; the best weapons are not always going to be found at the same spawn locations." Unless there is a distinguishable skill gap between players, I most definitely do not like this idea.
[b]No More Respawn Delay[/b]
Immediately after you die, by tapping the X button you are sent back into the match. Now let's contemplate why this might be bad. Let's say Halo spawns are... not so great. A skilled player out BRs/DMRs/whatevers a unskilled player. Now that unskilled player can immediately respawn and find you before your shields even regenerate! I understand 343 is trying to speed up the game, but they must understand the consequences of instant spawns.
[b]Joining In-Progress Games[/b]
So to solve the quitting problem, 343 implemented the ability to join games that are in-progress. My question is are we going to have the ability to search for games starting up instead? It infuriates me to join a game at the last possible second, not even offering me the chance to play.
RIP Halo
[Edited on 04.06.2012 6:14 PM PDT]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] risay_117 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MWrights The 'Forerunner Vision' is obvious bull-blam!-, even 343i aren't that stupid....are they? [/quote] Can't you not find campers with this aswell.[/quote] campers see you coming too, and stealth will be a dead concept.
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And just like that, my expectations dropped even further
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Hoggs Bison [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] rejected1s [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Hoggs Bison [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Casselt Everyone, please welcome our newest game, "Call of Halo: Futuristic Warfare" R.I.P. Halo.[/quote] I'm sure [i]someone[/i] has pointed this out but it honestly seems more like Crysis 2 than CoD... Anyone? No?[/quote] maybe because crysis 2 seemed like a direct combination of halo and CoD?[/quote] Yep. Crysis 2 was (is) multiplatform Halo. But it has seemed like a more apt comparison ever since the Spartan-IV player models were shown. [/quote] what ever, both comparisons make sense. and i think very little people care about the visuals right now.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] MWrights The 'Forerunner Vision' is obvious bull-blam!-, even 343i aren't that stupid....are they? [/quote] Can't you not find campers with this aswell.
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I like some of them I can deal with most, but damn look at 343's forum. [Edited on 04.06.2012 7:00 PM PDT]
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[url=http://memegenerator.net/instance/18017236]Relevant.[/url]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Swiftkillswitch3 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Teh puma [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] A 3 Legged Goat The DMR looks terrible... [/quote] Can you PM teh puma a link, please goat?[/quote][/quote]Check the Reach forum.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Ein Soph Aur [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Vezon009710 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] antony X1000 For people asking about the DMR picture, look in the Reach forum, the thread should be obvious.[/quote]I for one like the new look.[/quote] So do I.[/quote]
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Meh, the DMRs scope could use less bulk.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Teh puma [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] A 3 Legged Goat The DMR looks terrible... [/quote] Can you PM teh puma a link, please goat?[/quote]
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Vezon009710 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] antony X1000 For people asking about the DMR picture, look in the Reach forum, the thread should be obvious.[/quote]I for one like the new look.[/quote] So do I.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] rejected1s [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Hoggs Bison [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Casselt Everyone, please welcome our newest game, "Call of Halo: Futuristic Warfare" R.I.P. Halo.[/quote] I'm sure [i]someone[/i] has pointed this out but it honestly seems more like Crysis 2 than CoD... Anyone? No?[/quote] maybe because crysis 2 seemed like a direct combination of halo and CoD?[/quote] Yep. Crysis 2 was (is) multiplatform Halo. But it has seemed like a more apt comparison ever since the Spartan-IV player models were shown.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] antony X1000 For people asking about the DMR picture, look in the Reach forum, the thread should be obvious.[/quote]I for one like the new look.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Ix LP xI I think we should be grateful. At least they waited until Halo 5 or 6 to implement a "walk through walls" ability.[/quote]Don't give them ideas.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] A 3 Legged Goat The DMR looks terrible... [/quote] Can you PM teh puma a link, please goat?
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Ix LP xI I think we should be grateful. At least they waited until Halo 5 or 6 to implement a "walk through walls" ability.[/quote] inb4 Master Chief is able to freeze time in Halo 6.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Hoggs Bison [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Casselt Everyone, please welcome our newest game, "Call of Halo: Futuristic Warfare" R.I.P. Halo.[/quote] I'm sure [i]someone[/i] has pointed this out but it honestly seems more like Crysis 2 than CoD... Anyone? No?[/quote] maybe because crysis 2 seemed like a direct combination of halo and CoD?
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I think we should be grateful. At least they waited until Halo 5 or 6 to implement a "walk through walls" ability.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Methew [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Teh puma Teh puma won't link them since the mods here are all over that rule like white on rice on a paper plate in the middle of a snow storm.[/quote] But what if the rice is brown rice?[/quote] Then they'd probably think it was poopoo, and run away in fear of the possible smell.
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Whatever, now that I've cooled off my only concern is that it might not pull off the frantic gameplay style of Cod. It might be like playing a shallow, slower Cod. I'll just wait for more details and gameplay vids.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Vezon009710 [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Methew [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Hoggs Bison [quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Methew Too lazy to read through ten pages. Someone tell me this is fake. Please.[/quote] It's more true than you can imagine.[/quote] Troll or srs?[/quote]srs[/quote] *Flips table. Flips flipped table. Flips upright table one more time.* RAAAAAAAAAGE!
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For people asking about the DMR picture, look in the Reach forum, the thread should be obvious.
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Oh ffs people are already -blam!-ing "Rip Halo" at least let the game come out before you call it the death of halo
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The DMR looks terrible...
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Casselt Everyone, please welcome our newest game, "Call of Halo: Futuristic Warfare" R.I.P. Halo.[/quote] I'm sure [i]someone[/i] has pointed this out but it honestly seems more like Crysis 2 than CoD... Anyone? No?
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I actually like the idea of weapons spawning randomly.