BeckoningZebra1

I wanted to do something special for my 1,000 post so I decided to write about my favorite armor ability, and why I think it should be in Halo 5. I hope you enjoy my 1,000 post, and post your thoughts below. Back in Halo: Reach, my favorite armor ability was Armor Lock. There were so many unique strategies you could develop from it. It allowed you to survive explosions, it was perfect for CQC pummels, you could ricochet projectiles with it, if you were really a team player it even allowed a distraction. Armor Lock became the first thing people think of when they hear Halo: Reach multiplayer. When the armor abilities in Halo 4 were being showcased I got a pretty excited seeing the Hardlight shield. I thought that 343 had decided that rather than completely removing an awesome gameplay element from Halo: Reach they'd just alter it a bit, or at least that's what I thought. Turns out they did remove armor lock following Reach's run. Completely. The Hardlight shield falls hard in trying to satisfy those that hated armor lock and those that loved it. Where Armor Lock was versatile for many play styles, the Hardlight shield's only use is to deflect. Well, I don't want to see the Hardlight shield return in Halo 5. I want to see Armor Lock return. I don't want to see Armor Lock return in Halo 5 in a way that it would cause gameplay to slow down. The only way I can see armor lock returning is if the way it's utilized is changed. What I mean is, no more 8 second Armor locking. Eight seconds is way too overpowered, I realize that. So what I suggest is quite simply make Armor Lock last for two seconds. When Armor Lock is used, it should deplete the entire refill cycle. The refill cycle can remain the same, I think it fits in quite all right with the current "play speed" in Halo. I also think that smaller vehicles such as the mongoose and the ghost should still explode when they ram into players in Armor Lock. But larger vehicles, such as the Wharthog and the tanks should only receive 1/3 or 1/2 the total amount of damage that particular vehicle can withstand. I think if Armor Lock were presented in a way such as this, that it would not only provide balanced unaltered gameplay flow, but also more innovative tactics and interesting CQC battles. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please be sure to tell me what your thought are on this and if you'd like to see Armor Lock return in Halo 5. -BZ1

Great analysis Omega! I personally think these rumors are true. I hope that Halo 2 Anniversary retains its multiplayer rather than using Halo 4's. I've always wanted to know what it was like to play Halo 2 online. From what I've heard its quite the experience.

I see no proof for the absurd claim that is your first point.

Innocent huh?

Right here: http://www.343industries.org/forum/topic/33313-usf-election-poll/ Thanks for the support zid!

Ohh, I see. Perhaps it could showcase content that users would be able to expect in the future, like the Podcasts, Tournaments, Forge Contests, etc. Maybe have Church (or anyone, but I think Church would do pretty good) narrate while showcasing features of the forum and clips from some of our community events. Enough to give everyone a good overview of who we are and what we're about.

I think it'd be great to have a channel trailer! Give the channel a more professional feel and informs users what type of content they can expect. If I can, in anyways assist in this let me know.

343 industries announced today that it will be partnering with Gallery Books for a multi-year contract to produce more Halo lore. After the announcement Frank O' Conner had this to say of the new deal: “We’ve had the luxury of working with amazing novelists and publishing partners in the past – and we’re excited to continue that tradition and growth with the announcement of our new novel publishing partner, Gallery Books – and we can’t wait to share the worlds and wonders we’ll build together.” Louise Burke, President of Gallery Books, spoke of the partnership as well: “We are thrilled to be working with 343 Industries and Microsoft on these upcoming Halo books, it’s a phenomenal brand that continues to grow and we look forward to continuing the ascent with them.” The first publication is currently set to be released in Fall of 2014. This is very exciting news to all of you Halo lore fans, I'm sure. Be sure to let us know what you think of this deal in the Comment Section below. SOURCE:HALOWAYPOINT View full article

Welcome ColdFreeze! I hope you enjoy it here, and remember any friend of p34nut's is a friend of our's. See ya around the forums!

I was only quoting Dr. B.S. Bularky. You'll have to talk to him about the research.

Great read JL! Also am I the only one who imagines the banned world to be similar to the Super Smash Bros. Brawl Campaign?

My fellow forumians. Friends, family, Jedi, mudkips, dragons, breads, dogs, the uncooked moa, rockets of all colors, and of course Skummgummigube, the time of elections has come again. This is a wonderful time, a time full of betrayals, blackmailings, shootings, subliminal messages, lies, and under handed methods of becoming the next president of the forum. If I've yet to receive your vote, please allow me the chance to convince you that I am the President you're looking for with the reasons listed below: I'm a Jedi. Honestly, does anyone remember the last time we had a Jedi for president? Jedi are used to handling things like mouthy politicians. We are the peace keepers, and peace will be maintained in the forum for the entirety of my term. I'm a zebra. There has never in the history of our great Forum been a zebra to receive the title "President of the Forum." Hopefully this election we can change that, together. I'm not a Pirate. Cling! Clang! Whewsh!- That, my friend, is the sound of pirates fighting. A sound that you'll be hearing throughout the next 4 months if you choose to elect a Pirate into the office of President. Pirates. They. Can't. Be. Trusted. I'm not the ruler of Hyrule. Hyrule, the land of legends. The realm where a great hero resides. Someone who fights so very hard to defends the ones he loves. He does everything in his power to protect the people of Hyrule and save the princess. So how does the princess repay him for his actions? She doesn't. DDDDDDD: Rather she names his entire franchise after herself and doesn't even reveal her heroes name. I will not add anymore to this, I'll let you ponder in your thoughts when it comes to the ruler of Hyrule. Hyrulians. They. Can't. Be. Trusted. I'm not a Pokemon. I think we can all remember what the last term has been like with a Pokemon president. *cough*the mudkip*cough* Pokemon. They. Can't. Be. Trusted. I'm not a Skylander. Skylanders are fierce creatures that inhabit Skyland. They're most famed member, Spyro, is a purple, fire-breathing dragon. This mess the forum dictator has created will take a someone a bit more experienced to clean up. Skylanders. They. Can't. Be. Trusted. I'm not a vitamin. Vitamins may keep you healthy, but are they good for you? Well according to our trusted scientist here at 343i.org, Dr. B.S. Bularky, every time you swallow one of those dreadful capsules it attaches on to the walls of your stomach. It can't be dissolved by the gastric juices. Rather it stays on the walls if the stomach and builds up making you look fatter after every dose. Eventually, you die. Vitamins. They. Can't. Be. Trusted. I'm not Silent. I won't be silent when the forum requires direction, but on the contrary I will do my absolute best to lead the forum through the voice of the members. Silence. It. Can't. Be. Trusted. I'm not a Yoshi. Yoshi has carried Mario many places, helped him solve many puzzles, and mad some pretty stellar jumps, but you know what? Every time Yoshi has ever been hit by a fireball, chased by a Chomper, Targeted by a Bill, or touched by a goomba, he's fled. He's left the battle, leaving the plumber in the red hat all alone, without a weapon. Yoshi. They. Can't. Be. Trusted. http://youtu.be/Lzh0KbZCGDs Vote BeckoningZebra1. -A President, you can trust. Please note that this is for fun and does not in any way, shape, or form, represent my actual views of these members. I like to consider each of these members my friend. I have deep respect for them and wish them nothing but the best of luck this upcoming election.

-Dead Line Extended: February 10, 2014-

Oh man...I hope it's not an Xbox One exclusive. Also, so much for keeping Halo 2 Anniversary a secret until E3

I may be late, but I'll be there! Gamertag: Beckoningzebra1

First, Be sure that you have the appropriate amount of memory needed to download your DLC maps. If there is not a memory issue, you need to delete the maps and then re-download. You can do that by going to Settings selecting memory, and deleting the DLC maps for Halo 4. After this re-download the maps and you should have your DLC maps. Let me know if this does not resolve the issue.

Great job Mayh3m! It looks Amazing! :heart: :heart: :heart:

Phase 2 is now in motion. http://www.343industries.org/forum/topic/33317-343i-who-wore-it-best-round-1-phase-2/

343i Who Wore it Best ROUND 1 PHASE 2 (SUBMISSION THREAD) This is exactly what it says, the submission thread for round 1 of the 343i WWIB. Post what you're wearing (Profile Pic + Signature) for Round 1 Below to be eligible for Phase III (Voting) Dead Line Extended, have all submissions in before February 10, 2014. Let me also take the time to remind you of the rules: All submissions must succumb to the same size restrictions that are already set for Avatars and Signatures. Do not have any questionable or inappropriate content in your Avatar or Signature. Do not post more than (1) Avatar Do not post more than (1) Signature That is all, Good Luck to all participants!