VivaLebowski

Nah. Any franchise can be a big deal and effect people, thats hardly what defines the Franchise. Are LOTR or Harry Potter trying to be like Star Wars simply beacuse they try to be a big deal? What defines the thing is, you know, the thing itself, not people's reaction to it.

Heres the bottom line: They should get a better ranking system that mixes stuff from Reach and Halo 3. There are definitely merits to both systems, even if I favor Halo 3's system. Note that I'm not a hardcore or particularly pro player. Simple truth is, a number, albeit flawed, which represents some measure of skill and correlates with your rank is simply a very good thing. As Twin says, it might very well be a "virtual ***** size" (though that language might be a bit extreme) thats still completely arbitrary but its still a better system than simply having ranks based on exp. Reach might have behind the scenes matchmaking every bit as good as Halo 3, though it does not display that. At the very least, its not as intuitive as H3's system. All that said, H3's system was very very imperfect. Booster accounts, which I think Silvi may have been suggesting he had, are stupid, a complete waste of time, and they should be stopped. With regards to yalls argument, Silvi, you need to stop being so damn emotionally invested in a video game, worse yet, in a single element of a video game. Competitive play is good but it aint everything. Twin, we all know your the Tech Guru. I have absolutely no doubt that Silvi uttered allot of incorrect nonsense. That said, the other guys have a point that being able to code and network doesnt mean jack **** if you don't have a good sense of what actually works in game or not. Being able to move around troops and bark orders really well doesnt mean much if you arent a good strategist, to use an analogy (or metaphor? I always get them confused.) So both of you please, you've beat this into the dirt. Also don't appreciate Silvi how you seemed to invite peopl unto this forum simply for the purpose of supporting you, thats if you didn't simply make new accounts and post those things supporting you. It just ain't classy.

I don't think the industry suffers from a lack of difficulty, it suffers from a lack of quality and creativity. Cliif should be worrying more about plots that make sense, characters that are engaging, and enemies that are actually menacing. Besides, Cliff's idea of "higher difficulty" is probably a simple (and fairly uninteresting) stat boost to the AI enemies, rather than a change of their AI behavior to make them more challenging tactically. GOW 2 and 3 seemed just fine in terms of difficulty...it was in other areas that they suffered.

Where'd yall see the Falcon/Hornets at?

I just want it to be better than Reach. Doesnt have to neccasarily be as good as H3.

I think in one of the books theres stuff about ONI trying to generate rebel factions inside Elite society and that might partially explain where these renegade elites are coming from. Doesn't explain how they essentially have recreated the covenant military heirarchy though, unless the Jackals and Grunts are still serving under the Elites for protection.

You little kiss @ss lol.

Im curious what is the policy visa vi art? At first I thought this was simply "you cannot post this beacuse you are not a member of the art department" which would be a bit of a stretch.

http://www.halodestiny.net/images/news/halo_4_gameinformer_concept_art_5.jpg Most def this. Its really weird...and BIG. And you know me...I like em big :spiteful: .

Im hoping thats not a premonition of things to come...we can't let the forum become too Politically correct or bogged down in Rules. Even if it means dealing with the occasional troll or rabid mouthed complainer.

You better watch out claiming your gonna be the MoM. People are rabid abou that kind of thing. I suggest you duck and cover and grab your hand grenades cuz your gonna need it. And welcome to the forums.

I will take your word for all that, cuz I really can't know whats going on in your head.

I love: * how timely the trolls are. * random theological discussions in the middle of the night (Archangel Tyrael knows what I'm sayin) * humorous insults from all sides * stupidity in the shoutbox * ego-stoking self congratulatory nonsense * people making fun of themselves * spilled milk * spilled Azaxx * that feeling you get when you know Spectral is watching

A holiday for someone like Azaxx? Oh heeell naaah.

I just want to get my hands on that Scatter Shot...the gameplay looks pretty nice and fast. Can't wait to play Team Doubles.

@Hines Dont kid yourself. People hardly use gamechat anymore. That alone killed any teamwork that existed in Halo before Reach way more than Reach's lack of a dedicated ranking system. People may have been marginally more likely to work togethor in Halo 3 than Reach, but pretending people were super tactical and cooperative in Halo 3 compared to Reach is naive.

Dark Comedy, anyone? *duh duh chmm*

UNSC: Spirit of Forward unto in Amber Clad of Autumn...Infinity Covenant: The Decadent Elephant

I like how ONI was funding a proxy war to split the Elites. Would be interesting to actually have some humans as the bad guys in the future. To the OP, didn't read, that was an impressive wall of text. Split your post up, use some proper capitalization and don't rant.

Uhm, Modern Warfare 2, duh! It has incredible characterizations, draw dropping action, a tight, cohesive and logical plot, and a complex and subtle thematic over tone about the hypocrisy of middle class life. It is just the right length and has perfect pacing. It never gets repetive. BUT, then again, maybe I'd rather see a movie about the fall of Reach.

Well, theres usually trolls on between 10 PM and 12 PM USA eastern time, so beware. Unless you find that kind of drama entertaining, in which case, help yourself. If you wanna know about events and whatnot, ask someone who has a whole lot of awards. And welcome to the forums.

Your point, good sir?

Welcome to the forums, enjoy your time IN HELL!

Its funny cuz your not jk...you are only jk in the respect that you do not intend to be rude, but are instead making light comedic conversation...unless you do actually know this person. These possibilities have disturbing implications for your mental state. This "jk" trend must be stopped, before the contagion takes hold. And to the OP, welcome (back) to the forums. Enjoy your time, IN HELL!