I’ve seen and played enough H4 to pre-order but would really like some examples and/or VIDEO of the JOIN IN PROGRESS features of Halo 4 and exactly how it is going to work.
What gametypes, what criteria (skill matching etc, limitation like not at the very end of the game w/1 kill left etc…), notifications to teamates/oppenents?
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I know its not for all gametypes, but that’s all I can tell you. There is not a lot of info on it.
Sorry but we haven’t really seen much info. We just know that it will be restricted to some playlist. There’s mostly just speculation on the forums of how it will work.
it said somewhere (one of the Q&A bulitens i think, no linky) that if you dont want to join games in progress, you will be able to change it in the menu.
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> All we know is that it’s not for all playlists, and it’s optional.
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> > How does the Join In Progress feature work in Halo 4 multiplayer? If we join in during the game, will everyone’s screen go black? Or will the game stop in any way to compensate the change? Are there certain restrictions as to how the new feature works? At what point in the game do we enter in? Beginning? Middle? Or the end? –CypressSmurf
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> > You will enter Join In Progress based on playlist parameters, which will vary from DO NOT JOIN IN PROGRESS to JOIN AT ANY TIME.
I was going to say, I asked this question to calm the nerves of some of the “loyal fans” that we have on this community. It basically means that if the game is green lighted to join you can join. “Playlist parameters” essentially means by what standards or guidelines they set for each playlist.
I am for one excited to see this feature finally implemented into the game. 1 v 4 was getting a little too easy. 
Don’t trip guys, 343i knows what their doing. I like others have faith in them and can’t wait what they show us next.
-To the next 10 years of Halo!!!