Before anyone say that I’m just another person criticizing the radar in halo 5, please understand that this is my opinion. The radar I believe is to short to see who is walking or sprinting near me. I think the radar should go back to the traditional 25m so that it can be more useful than it is now. There were many instances where I try looking at the radar to see if there’s anyone around and no one is showing up then I turn the corner and an enemy spartan charges me. I know people will say wear a good headset but most of the time I’m playing I use my headset for chatting with some friends in a party and so I lower the games volume, so using a headset is not really a good solution imo. People would say be aware of my surroundings but I believe that was the reason for the radar in halo in previous installments, it was part of the games mechanics to be aware of your surroundings and fight back than who sees who first wins especially in halo 5 since the ttk is pretty quick in this game. 343 has stated that the 18m was to prevent camping but I don’t see any changes in camping in this than the previous games imo. They also stated that not many players used the radar and I believe that was one of the reasons in previous halos to have a “pro” playlist where it was br starts and no radar. So an alternative to bring back the traditional 25m, I think they should make a “pro” playlist that uses the 18m or use no radar. You guys decide on that. Thank you and see you online.
I understand where you are coming from but having a more effective radar is a two-edged blade. On one hand, yes it will be more useful and will get you out of some nasty situations. On the other hand, having these changes implemented would encourage more people to camp around certain spots of the map knowing that their radar will warn them of any incoming (non crouched) threats. IMO, the current radar is fine for what it is.