Goodbye halo

[Halo reach legends]

I am disappointed to announce my resignation to the halo legacy. I have played halo for 11 years, and have contributed so much to the halo community as far as competitive gaming goes. In halo reach we were introduced to a true competitive platform called arena. Although many disliked arena, it was because they reached a level they could not surpass because of their lack of skill and patience. Which was fine because there was social playlists they could play. Now halo 4 seems to be completely based on the social type. When the infinity challenge was introduced I was excited to play, but unfortunately the challenge was not based on skill, it was based on who can be more of a loser wasting hours of their lives trying to accumulate the most points in a specific time frame. In halo reach, I've had the opportunity to play against opponents and alongside those who are actually at my skill level. I reached within the top 5 percentile of arena. By the top 20% you start seeing big names, names that when you see you know you have to play your heart out to progress to a better percentile. Everyone at that skill level know of each other, automatically you begin to form friendships and rivalries. Sometimes two rivals form a temporary bond to destroy a common enemy that was online. It produced such epic battles that even the producers and creators of the game could not even fathom. To the point where it was better than any game on xbox or sport you watch on tv. It became an entity of it's own, arena was a living thing almost. It somehow developed it's own karma, and it's own rhythm to master, it was a symphony of sheer destruction and glory. If there will be ever a day I return to halo, or we I should say, there's a handful of us you're losing business to, it will be to slay a monster or monsters in an competitive playlist. We are legends and we do not play for nothing, we got tired of running around swatting flies out of the air, no challenge, it's not fun. Other than that you're game is well created with graphics and balance. I was pleased when the update for momentum was fixed, at the beginning it was horrible. I'm sure the social based fans will be pleased to play your game forever. Its unfortunate halo is now not for everyone. All respects to the reach arena legends:

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It was a pleasure playing against/with you guys, I hope to see you all one day. 343... As you can see I still have hope. Hopefully not too much time goes by before you do something. Not only are you losing my business, but xbox and it's franchise entirely. Farewell.

[ProudDrunkIrish]

Goodbye, I love how you include yourself in the list lol.... BTW reach was possibly the worst halo to date..

[Halo reach legends]

Everybody has their own opinion, thank you for the reply. Even though it was irrelevant, at least someone out there says goodbye back

[Absolute Dog]

I personally have moved this from the H 4 Match Making forum to here. This is a simple message to the makers of Halo and any response posts need only to speak to that fact and not take this thread off topic. Members of the community, be it they find one game over another to be their favorite, have every right to express their thoughts on Halo in this forum and this OP has done so in a polite and respectful manner.

 

Any member that flames or antagonizes the OP or fellow members that post in this thread will meet with warning points.

 

Thank you.

[BaconShelf]

Not modest or anything....

 

I don't see why you quit because of multiplayer. Campaign is best anyway.

[Vaulting♥Frog]

I just want to point out a few things...

 

1: Sorry that you are deciding not to play any more Halo games. Nothing anybody can do as that is a personal choice.

 

2: I do get tired of people saying that there is no skill to be found, not saying that you have said that however. I just find that it is a different kind of skill set from previous incarnations of Halo. Different but still there. If thats not something you see then oh well.

 

3: The Infinity challenge has been fine for me. Of course there will be cheaters, there will always be cheaters. But in my eyes its best just to rise above that kind of stuff and play on.

 

4: I am not particularly fond of your form of fun. Playing for a rank or title in a video game isnt my idea of fun. That being said there is nothing wrong with it. But if that is your sole reason for leaving then well... I just dont understand how you get along in other games with out those things (of which there are tons). Not flaming you, just genuinely not understanding it thats all.

 

5: I have no clue who those people are nore particularly care. Players will play simple as that.

 

6: Halo has never been for anyone. It caters to a particular group of players who are interested in a sci-fi story. Even more select is the MLG which caters to hardcore players who play non stop (or so it seems). Honestly at this point however, at least to me, it has spread out further towards a larger crowd who can finally just pick up and play and survive to enjoy it longer. Hardcore players still can find plenty of competition whilest not destroying every new person who comes on to the MP scene. I havent played any Halo other than H4 online for any extended period of time. It suites me perfectly as I am good but not that good. I have room to improve.

 

Anywho before I drone on and on, I will just reiterate that it is sad to see a player decide to stop gaming. Hopefully you will decide to come back at some point.

[♠ Spades N AZ ♠]

You approach this with a good opinion and some valid points which I can respect. I personally have never needed to be ranked but I do like knowing that I am better than the majority. I know we all have our ideals and I also know that Halo 4 has not reached some of these personal preferences As for me personally, who likes customs and forge, Halo 4 has missed some crucial areas that the community misses and loved. This is not to say, however, that Halo is to the point of no return. Any true Halo fan will not forget that EVERY Halo to date has had to be updated and things have been fixed. Don't be so quick to give up on Halo after a few months. Instead, take a stand and make your voice known. We have the power. We are their source of revenue. Without us buying their game then they have to close shop. Help them by taking the time to give feedback and ultimately you help yourself.

[iHandleWitCare]

There is no skill in the playlist that are on Halo 4 at all. Just like there was no skill in halo 3 social slayer. All halo for is now is one big Social slayer game. Why do you think people are complaining ? Because we were the heart and soul of halo playing competitively , Mlg and ranked playlist when it had meaning. There's no point when it's just social. It's fun for the first 3 games then its lame. The infinity challenge????? How is that a challenge with what they allow in loud outs. It's cheap. Everything that Halo 4 was supposed to be from what all the truley skilled players wanted its the opposite . I'm deeply saddened with the way this game has turned out.

[DocSpartanO07]

A ranked playlist is all I really see missing from this game...I played ranked on H3...and it made me a better player, becasue the better I got, the better I had to play...like training with out realizing it...

 

I feel you on this one, but dont just throw it away this quick...

[upton889]

There are ranks that will be visible in Halo Waypoint in the near future, if that persuades you any. The competitive community needs more ambassadors like this guy to help give a voice to 343. I like Halo 4 a lot, but it's funny how Halo was at its peak population during its competitive days (Halo 2 and Halo 3) and when they try to reach out to the casual community with Halo Reach and, to an extent, Halo 4, population decreases. Seems obviously counter productive to try and expand to the other side of the community and expect population increase, and then population drops significantly. I hope you come back to Halo soon sir.

[iHandleWitCare]

How long should one wait? Why hasn't there been a ranked playlist from the beginning ? Where's all the classic playlist? Halo was for everyone in the other games. That's why there was social playlist for people who didn't like the competitive game types. All I'm asking is for 343 please add some sort of ranked playlist . No one liked Reach but even reach had Arena and making it to Top 3% in a few seasons on different tags is what it was about for me. I don't get the feeling with halo 4 as I did playing previous halos . And I'm a dedicated halo player I even have a halo tattoo . Please 343 help us by adding a ranked playlist , halo deserves it to continue its legacy !!

[TRF BaDInTentZs]

The OP says it perfectly. I only play Halo on group nights anymore now. Normally you'll find me on BO2 or MW3 and I'm a guy who was generally good for 2 to 3 hundred games/week. Sad.

[Chris Hansen]

Lol, I understand where the op was coming from. But Halo reach's arena had NOTHING halo 2's ranking system.

 

Saying you're a halo reach legend is like saying you're the fastest person at the special Olympics...

[GryffinGuy007]

You say there is not skill involved.

 

Why then, are you not at the top of the leaderboard?

[iHandleWitCare]

No ones playing lmao the leader board for what? A social playlist ? Put a ranked playlist and we"ll see who's on the top. Put MLG in a playlist then we shall see 85% of the people fall off and play just social. There is no leader board that has meaning as of now. That's just my opinion . I still play halo 4 but not like I've played other halos . Gets to easy and then becomes boring

[Halogeek99]

Not modest or anything....

 

I don't see why you quit because of multiplayer. Campaign is best anyway.

 

Who the **** plays Halo for campaign?

[Caboose The Ace]

i think we need to go back to ranked and social

 

ranked playists 1 to 50

 

social playists our current 1 to 130 sytem

 

see caters to both types of players

[BaconShelf]

 

 

Who the **** plays Halo for campaign?

 

Many people. The world isn't about multiplayer, you know. I think most of the people who play the game are in for the story and consider MM a bonus. I for one hate multiplayer.

[Chris Hansen]

In halo 1 and 2, the campaigns were comparable to the multiplayer (I absolutely loved halo 2's campaign, not quite as much as the multiplayer, but it had some incredible music and scenes.)

[TornadoFlame]

this game is dead now sadly it sucks when your favorite game you played over 30-50k games on has to resort to catering to 1 kind of player. but maybe they will learn because the population just keeps dropping they have made this game like there able to bring out halo 5 and 6 a year apart. i want to beleive they will change but competitive halo is gone This game is no fun anymore it sucks having to choose cod or another game over a halo game.

[EpicBeaver]

I agree with this choice. Halo 2 sparked reach awesome multiplayer. And noobs with no skill sparked the suckyness of halo 4.

[JONxJITSU]

Goodbye...whoever you are. I like how he mentioned he did sooo much for halo, but only made 2 posts in here; a true bigshot.

[D-38 Boss]

I Wouldn't mind if they brought back Arena. Not because i liked it, but more because it would stop a lot of people complaining about the Ranking system not showing enough to compare skill.

 

It wouldn't be an outlandish request either.

 

I applaud you for having a reasonable complaint.

[Charlemagne]

Why are you even posting this?

[FleshBack]

Why are you bumping month old topics?