upton889
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For me, connectivity seems to be a lot better now than it was a few weeks ago. I'm sure it's continually being worked on but I definitely see your point.
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For small to mid range the BR can hang with the DMR but overall I choose the DMR every game. There is definitely more upside to the DMR as of right now.
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I'm in the same boat as you bro, and that includes the map selection. 343 will need smaller maps in order for team doubles to be successful (and that would make 4v4/5v5 playlists more successful as well). People wonder why they keep getting Haven, and it's because it plays so well. The only thing I can really answer is that, from everything I've heard, the new ranking system will for sure be only on Waypoint. At this point all of our questions are answered only by speculation so we'll have to wait. 343 is still playing catch up.
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I rarely see the carbine used. I wouldn't be opposed to a slight buffing in order to keep balance with the DMR/BR/Light Rifle.
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Thank goodness I purchased the limited edition. It seems like a lot of people are having problems with this.
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Join in progress has essentially rendered win/loss statistics irrelevant. People join in games just to get put on a team that's about to be beaten, therefore wins and losses mean nothing anymore.
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Halo 4 does have a ranking system but it won't be revealed until early 2013 (the competitive skill rank system). Halo 4 has taken concepts from CoD and made it there own but plays so much different than CoD. Halo Reach was the worst about attempting to make the game easier for new players by introducing bloom, unbalanced armor abilities, no ranking system, terribly designed maps, etc. Halo 4 has taken a step in the right direction.
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343 simply needs to implement smaller maps in the game. None of the maps in the current matchmaking will make for a good team doubles map, assuming that team doubles does make its return in the near future. 343 will have to make smaller maps to accommodate team doubles, with the exception of Haven. The reason people love playing Haven so much is because it is small and symmetrical, and as a result of these traits, plays very well.
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I really have no preference on the issue of a 4 shot BR as long as it's balanced with the other weapons. A 5 shot BR may even give better one on one battles.
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I think 343 is shooting for January of next year to implement the competitive skill ranks. But I feel you, I highly enjoy the ranking system myself.
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I think you're right about that. Not so much now, but a few weeks ago I was experiencing MAJOR connectivity issues in Halo 4. It was to the point where it would actually take away from the experience some. But things have gotten better since then and I'm fully enjoying my experience once again.
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Definition of sport as defined in the merriam webster dictionary: sport (noun): a source of diversion: recreation Every single person that plays Halo uses the game for recreation. Not to mention Halo has its professional leagues and what not. Halo is indeed a sport as defined by merriam webster.
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These things should have been implemented in Halo 4 from launch date to avoid playing this catch up game, but at least 343 is working on it.
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From the way I understand it's not 343's fault. I too bought the limited edition but I don't have a problem if people are getting it free. Microsoft and 343 will continue to get their money regardless.
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Gaming is a sport just like basketball, baseball, etc., although some do take it to the extreme. On the other hand, there are situations where a person would have a right to complain but they should do so respectfully.
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There are a lot of people making unnecessary statements about Halo 4 but there's always room for improvement. Nothing wrong with a little constructive criticism but I agree that some do take it too far.
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It will be a 1-50 ranking system but as Cortar indicated, it will only be available in Waypoint starting early next year (I'm guessing January?). That's a lot better than nothing, considering everybody thought 343 wasn't even going to implement a ranking system altogether.
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I agree. If the ranking system was implemented and the playlist issues were fixed then that's half the problem solved (along with boltshot changes, and more small maps). Those simple and fixable issues are reasons that people are going back to Halo Reach when Halo Reach is the inferior game.
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The weapon pickups could be an option as well. But if it's going to be made accessible in the loadouts it should be nerfed. I agree completely about 343 making smaller maps. People wonder why Haven is played so much. Haven, a small, symmetrical map, plays the best out of all the map options. Yet another reason 343 needs to implement the competitive skill ranking system asap, so that people can start caring more about wins and losses, and not just care about their own K/D ratio.
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Yes, high schoolers as well. Where I went to high school, finals wasn't that big of an issue Organic chemistry final for me tomorrow and then I'm home free!
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I wholeheartedly agree with you gamer. The smaller, maps are big reasons why Halo 3 and Halo 2 gameplay was so successful. Maps like Lockout, Midship, Zealot, The Pit, Guardian, etc. played great. People wonder why Haven is always picked. Haven is the best-playing map on Halo 4 in my opinion because it follows that model of success.
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Would just like to wish a good luck to anybody in college who's enduring finals week. I'm sure we're all ready to start enjoying winter break. I have one more final tomorrow, and I can't wait for this week to be done with. Good luck everybody!
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I agree with you Sova. The boltshot is along the same lines as the mauler in Halo 3, or even a scattershot. Hopefully the boltshot will be nerfed after some more updating. P.S. Good to see you posting again.
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I could not agree with you more sir. It's a travesty for them to leave out team snipers. That is a playlist that has been on every Halo since matchmaking began. I'm sure they'll but it pack in but there is no reason why they should take it out. I certainly hope 343 is making some fixes to the playlist if they're going to remove such a great playlist. I also hope the beam rifle is implemented the next go around.
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Reach surpasses H4 for online player population......
upton889 replied to littletunny's topic in Halo 4
If Halo 4 implemented the competitive skill rank system, fixed the killcam and playlist issues (in particular, implement lone wolves, team doubles, and team snipers), and maybe do some weapon tweaks, the level of complaining would go down and Halo 4 would be that much better of a game. The thing is, these are fixes that could be easily made in a short time period. I just don't understand why 343 won't go ahead and do it.
