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A Halogaf Community Thread: The Old Becomes New
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From a multiplayer point of view, all I ever wanted was a more vanilla Halo game. Without all the abilities, clamber, sprint etc. I really hope we'll someday get to see both ends of the spectrum getting an equal amount of attention within a single title.
I want more colorful maps again, no more grey spartan training ground stuff. Introduce more flora/fauna. Remove all the visual clutter from the HUD. Get rid of those ugly player outlines and return red vs blue.
I hope the next game has actual decent physics and sandbox elements. Infinite is almost punishable in that regard, with explosions doing jack shit, most objects being either too heavy to mess around with or having too fast of a despawn rate. Clamber and grapple got rid of all incentive to have good map movement/agility as well. Really hope the next game will be a bit more daring.
Dr. Samuel Hayden
Member
They need to focus on making a straight up Halo game without any trend-chase bullshit that's actually content complete at launch. None of this slow drip feed of core features. That absolutely killed Infinite.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Can they set aside a small team and do a remake or reboot of Halo: CE multiplayer? 
It's my first first person shooter love. I can't even get excited about the next Halo game. Even 3 years would be too far away for me to care or get excited and development will probably take 6+... So yay.
It's my first first person shooter love. I can't even get excited about the next Halo game. Even 3 years would be too far away for me to care or get excited and development will probably take 6+... So yay.
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The Real Napsta
Member
I'm not so sure about these new rooms on Lockout...
Naked Lunch
Member
Halo GAF dudes, you gotta try the Halo 3 playlist in Infinite.
Seriously the most fun ive had in Halo in years.
Just had some incredible matches on Classic Pit and 1 flag High Ground.
Really nice map selection. Not a fan of the amount of oddball that pops up but even that is still fun.
Hopefully the playlist is permanent.
I gotta say the forge maps DO look good too. Forge maps looked really bad in Halo 4 and 5 - the newest classic Pit (not the neon one) looks fantastic.
They did a great job on High Ground too - complete with workable switches that open the gate and such. Some neat surprises on some of the maps too like new areas.
Overall, im still not a fan of how fast Infinite is, I hate sprint and clamber too - but this is some fun Halo.
Seriously the most fun ive had in Halo in years.
Just had some incredible matches on Classic Pit and 1 flag High Ground.
Really nice map selection. Not a fan of the amount of oddball that pops up but even that is still fun.
Hopefully the playlist is permanent.
I gotta say the forge maps DO look good too. Forge maps looked really bad in Halo 4 and 5 - the newest classic Pit (not the neon one) looks fantastic.
They did a great job on High Ground too - complete with workable switches that open the gate and such. Some neat surprises on some of the maps too like new areas.
Overall, im still not a fan of how fast Infinite is, I hate sprint and clamber too - but this is some fun Halo.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Yeah it's been pretty sweet fun and largely Aussie matchmade games, hoorah! Respect to those forgers too, the maps and little tweaks are very nicely done.
stickkidsam
Member
The teleporter equipment is pretty damn sweet. Few things are cooler than using instant transmission to dodge a rocket and then come back to kill the dingus reloading. The devs deserve a pat on the back.
I just can’t get into the game though sadly. Too many little things and some big things are missing in the gameplay and systems. Guess it’s back to 3, Reach, and 5 for me lol
I just can’t get into the game though sadly. Too many little things and some big things are missing in the gameplay and systems. Guess it’s back to 3, Reach, and 5 for me lol
The Real Napsta
Member
Imagine being Halo and CoD world champ and an OF model does this to you in a tournament
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Re-downloaded Infinite but this time I tried the PC version and it plays better than before with a improved TTK.
RickMasters
Member
Shit…… how have only now just discovered halogaf? 
Do we have our own halo-Spartan squad/clan? If not I decide we start one now and I’m the leader. What?
Do we have our own halo-Spartan squad/clan? If not I decide we start one now and I’m the leader. What?
The Real Napsta
Member
It's a shell of its former self. But welcomeShit…… how have only now just discovered halogaf?
Do we have our own halo-Spartan squad/clan? If not I decide we start one now and I’m the leader. What?
RickMasters
Member
Then let’s bring back to life for 2024.
Deputy Moonman
Member
I had the day off today. I thought I'd catch up on some Star Wars. I start watching Boba Fett because I never finished the series on Disney+. Episode 5 begins and all of a sudden I'm watching the Mandalorian land on a Halo ring lol.
nikolino840
Member
Deputy Moonman
Member
That's a bummer. Fans do hate in-game transactions but there are far worse things like a complete and total end to new content/updates. The MCC was thriving and really doing some work while Infinite went through some growing pains. MS should reconsider.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
I would have preferred content such as DLC, story expansion, coop missions or a paid full blown editor beyond Forge and PC based etc. Free to play is nice for maps and modes but there are so many ways they could have expanded paid content rather that just digital-barbie-chief.
343 could have drilled down to paid local servers in matchmaking/forge/custom games browser being a thing or create your own adventure style coop mini campaigns or something new and fresh e.g. mods run like Nexus Mods subs.
How the powers that be with Halo have never expanded on the campaign/story is beyond a joke.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Not very often, but occasionally, I go over to halowaypoint to check out the most recent news. I saw a big update is coming out for Infinite on Tuesday. Looks promising, but I'll wait and see what others say before getting more excited. There appears to be some hefty and much requested changes. Fixing desync really stuck out to me among other changes.
www.halowaypoint.com
Here is a snippet:
March Update Preview | Halo Infinite
<p>A major new update is dropping feet-first into Halo Infinite this coming Tuesday, March 19, delivering on some of the biggest requests from the community. Networking overhaul, weapon balance tunings, bug fixes, stability, and anti-cheat improvements, Firefight Custom, and more—we’ve got the...
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Deputy Moonman
Member
I'm sure it's a change. For you has the new experience been consistent at least, meaning once you get used to leading shots more, there will be less incidents of hits not registering? I think I could accept the change as long as it is consistent. The lack of consistency has been a problem for a long time.
Deputy Moonman
Member
I like these new forge maps for squad battle. The headlong remake looks legit. All of them are pretty sick.
www.halowaypoint.com
Squad Battle Refresh | Halo Infinite
<p>Since the surprise introduction of Squad Battle to Halo Infinite, it has very quickly become a staple of the Halo Infinite experience. Existing in the space between classic 4v4 Team Slayer games and the 12v12 mayhem of Big Team Battle, Squad Battle is a nostalgia filled, action packed 8v8...
Deputy Moonman
Member
Ooh check it! A Sandtrap remake in forge.
gamerant.com
This would be a lot of fun. Also, I always felt vehicles were too OP in Halo 3. Perhaps the settings in Infinite would balance it out a bit.
Iconic Halo 3 Map Recreated in Infinite's Forge
A classic map first made popular in Halo 3 is recreated in staggering detail using the powerful Forge mode tools found in Halo Infinite.
gamerant.com
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Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Having played a little Forge'd squad battle in Infinite it was a bit of a mess e.g. no missle pod, no laser, no banshee to balance out the hog and ghost teams get and just wreck the map with. If it's balanced like dev quality it could be good, I'll try it out either way.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Yeah I wasn't even considering certain weapons not being available from Halo 3. If you get a chance to try it out let us know what you think. I still don't have a Series S/X but might consider buying a digital Series S for Infinite with all the forge content being created. The days of playing Halo on my laptop are over. It's too old.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
Yappening is fun, more fun than drones and headshots. I miss the Mecha-grunts of Halo 5 though. Great to have OG voices though.
Xcell Miguel
Gold Member
Wanted to get back thanks to Yappening but I can't launch the game on PC because of EasyAntiCheat fucking up, I tried reinstalling it, reinstalling the whole game, same issue.
It's in the known issues since two weeks according to reddit, I guess I will have to play on Xbox...
It's in the known issues since two weeks according to reddit, I guess I will have to play on Xbox...
FUNKNOWN iXi
Member
Halo still dad, news at 10
Deputy Moonman
Member
Funknown iXi enters the battlefield! We've been trying to reach you about your extended car warranty.
STARSBarry
Gold Member
had to post this, this is certainly the first things I think of when I think "Halo"
although to be fair I could see why the remaining Infinite player base might need more mental health support than the average one.
Dr. Claus
Banned
Reminder, they don't give two flying fucks about Asian Pacific Islanders or Mental Health awareness. They just want your money.
had to post this, this is certainly the first things I think of when I think "Halo"
although to be fair I could see why the remaining Infinite player base might need more mental health support than the average one.
ÆMNE22A!C
NO PAIN TRANCE CONTINUE
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Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
T-rex arms thoDidnt pay shit afaIk.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
ÆMNE22A!C
NO PAIN TRANCE CONTINUE
Best non armor arms/legs till now imo with that model.
Naked Lunch
Member
Hopped on Infinite for the first time in months this past week or 2.
Very cool they added a match composer now - you can choose exactly what you want to play. MCC got this feature a couple years back and its finally in Infinite.
All Halos needed to have this from day one - that always been my beef with the series - having to hope you get want you want to play in matchmaking was never cool.
Had an insane match on this new(er) Husky Raid CTF - the kinda match that is only possible in Halo and old school PC FPS like Team Fortress.
Glad to see the crazy area style CTF is still alive somewhere in online gaming.
I had fun and the game seems to have had many tweaks and improvements from when I last played. So many maps in there now.
Still not a fan of the herky jerky nonsensical combat when you are up close in Infinite. The game still doesnt feel or play quite as good as Halo 2 and 3. Hopefully they can get this right in the next Halo.
Very cool they added a match composer now - you can choose exactly what you want to play. MCC got this feature a couple years back and its finally in Infinite.
All Halos needed to have this from day one - that always been my beef with the series - having to hope you get want you want to play in matchmaking was never cool.
Had an insane match on this new(er) Husky Raid CTF - the kinda match that is only possible in Halo and old school PC FPS like Team Fortress.
Glad to see the crazy area style CTF is still alive somewhere in online gaming.
I had fun and the game seems to have had many tweaks and improvements from when I last played. So many maps in there now.
Still not a fan of the herky jerky nonsensical combat when you are up close in Infinite. The game still doesnt feel or play quite as good as Halo 2 and 3. Hopefully they can get this right in the next Halo.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
Member
I'll take Halo 2 and 3 gameplay all day everyday, especially the maps and clean lines, geometry, action, controls etc. Less is more.
TheUsual
Gold Member
I started playing Infinite multiplayer on my PC after playing mainly on my Series X.
Damn, playing this game at a locked 144FPS in multiplayer is buttery smooth. It's going to be real hard to go back to playing on the X again.
And for whatever reason, K+M controls just doesn't feel right to me. I'm so use to the controller rumble on being hit, I'm having trouble adjusting.
This game is the exception to using K+M as the de facto for an FPS.
Damn, playing this game at a locked 144FPS in multiplayer is buttery smooth. It's going to be real hard to go back to playing on the X again.
And for whatever reason, K+M controls just doesn't feel right to me. I'm so use to the controller rumble on being hit, I'm having trouble adjusting.
This game is the exception to using K+M as the de facto for an FPS.
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BlackTron
Member
Can they set aside a small team and do a remake or reboot of Halo: CE multiplayer?
It wouldn't be the same. It would be a remake/reboot.
If I could pick one game to bring back it would be Halo CE online multiplayer, original version, available to all to play. Not just nerds setting up old games with workarounds and custom servers.
I don't want the MCC version.
Deputy Moonman
Member
Yassssssss! That would be glorious.
brokenwatch
Member
I just started playing Halo Infinite MP again and I'm really enjoying it. Has anyone else had issues with their Xbox overheating while playing? The game frequently freezes and the framerate drops to 1-2fps after playing for an hour or so. I am playing in 4k 120fps, I wonder if that is part of it or if my Xbox Series X is just dying.
I guess I should try another game after it does this instead of just turning my Xbox off.
Edit: it was my Xbox overheating. Moved it to have more ventilation and haven't had any issues except now it is warming my entire living room.
I guess I should try another game after it does this instead of just turning my Xbox off.
Edit: it was my Xbox overheating. Moved it to have more ventilation and haven't had any issues except now it is warming my entire living room.
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Deputy Moonman
Member
Yo! Yeah sorry this thread is not super active anymore. Honestly I should get back into Infinite. At some point i'd like to get an all digital series x, but not wanting spend an arm and a leg. Kind of sad Halo is in this position it is right now.
Not a lot of news, but some recent forge maps and game modes:
Forge Features: August 23, 2024
<p>While it’s been a bit, it’s been by no means dull. Since the last Forge Features edition, we’ve since had a major content update, three new modes (BTB Sentry Defense, VIP, and Headhunter), and had a couple new Operations. But it’s finally back! Let’s check out some more fantastic Forge...