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Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta
Qwepir:
--- Quote from: SpreadsPlague on May 04, 2010, 09:21:59 PM ---I don't understand how people can snipe invisible people while they're on the run.
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Because the invis gets worse as you move faster. Stand still or move up, it's not for you to run around exposed.
--- Quote from: SpreadsPlague on May 04, 2010, 09:21:59 PM ---That last part sounds like fun
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That last part is exactly why the jetpack is only used to get places.
--- Quote from: SpreadsPlague on May 04, 2010, 09:21:59 PM ---I don't understand what it's for, does it reflect fire or damage the shooter or something? It seems pretty useless to me (and I don't care to watch those videos, but if they explain it, tell me that please).
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You. Are. Invincible. Rockets explode harmlessly, vehicles bounce off you, shots do no damage and plasma grenades and needle rounds fall off. In my eyes that is much more useful than the jetpack.
SpreadsPlague:
I see your point now, Guard sounds pretty good if you're using it in the right situation. However being invincible for 5 seconds still doesn't stop them from camping right behind you and melee-ing you the moment you stand up /whatjusthappenedtome
Qwepir:
--- Quote from: SpreadsPlague on May 04, 2010, 09:27:51 PM ---I see your point now, Guard sounds pretty good if you're using it in the right situation. However being invincible for 5 seconds still doesn't stop them from camping right behind you and melee-ing you the moment you stand up /whatjusthappenedtome
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So don't use it unless you are in immediate danger of dying.
Thorax:
Sorry I haven't done anything in this topic for the past 2 days, been playing Reach. lol
--- Quote from: SpreadsPlague on May 04, 2010, 09:27:51 PM ---I see your point now, Guard sounds pretty good if you're using it in the right situation. However being invincible for 5 seconds still doesn't stop them from camping right behind you and melee-ing you the moment you stand up /whatjusthappenedtome
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Bungie has you covered. A little know fact about guard is that it releases an EMP that takes out enemy shields if they stand right next to you. Also, you are able to aim your camera while in guard, so as soon as you stop using it, you are already pointing in the direction of the enemy and are able to start shooting. I've gotten so many kills because people don't wise up fast enough.
As for the rest of the equipments, sprinting is probably the most useless. It doesn't last long enough and there isn't much that it is good for.
Jetpacks are nice for fast movement.
Invisibility is only good if you are skilled with it. The built-in radar jammer gives away your position, so you have to move quickly, but not too fast. Also, if you move too slowly, sometimes people catch glimpses of your name.
I personally think Guard is the best because of it's multiple uses, but that's just me.
Weapons.
I'm loving the pistol. It's so much more useful than the Halo 3 one.
DMR is a good replacement for the BR, but it takes a little while to get use to the "recoil".
Other weapons I've used include the sword (I like how it makes you run faster), the assault rifle, plasma pistol, plasma rifle, needler, needle rifle, covenant "laser sniper", and gravity hammer. I haven't used the grenade launcher, sniper, or the rockets yet. Oh, and I used the convent homing rocket thing. It's pretty cool.
I'm liking the credit system. A lot, in fact.
With the game modes, I have enjoyed all of them.
Stockpile is one of my favorites. I'm pretty good at it.
Swat is a lot more awesome than it was in halo 3. With the sprinting and the more powerful weapons, it seems a lot like CoD.
One flag is very fun.
Covy Slayer is a barrel of fun. Evade is fun to use.
Oddball has been made better thanks to the equipment.
Those are the only modes I can remember/have played.
Overall brown townysis: Best game in a long time.
SpreadsPlague:
--- Quote from: Thorax on May 04, 2010, 09:55:47 PM ---Bungie has you covered. A little know fact about guard is that it releases an EMP that takes out enemy shields if they stand right next to you. Also, you are able to aim your camera while in guard, so as soon as you stop using it, you are already pointing in the direction of the enemy and are able to start shooting. I've gotten so many kills because people don't wise up fast enough.
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Guard is starting to grow on me... curse you, flashy blue shield effect that is actually quite useful!
Do you think they'll make any more abilities? The ones they have are fine for now, but in my opinion they should replace Scout with something else.