A Comprehensive Perspective of H4

Games Other Halo
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Ranking

Perhaps the most significant logical fallacy of this game! Why is there no legitimate ranking system?! Get these worthless numbers out of my sight! I see a level "130" with 7000 kills and 6500 deaths and all that tells me is 1: He is absolutely terrible, 2. he Double EXP boosted in a Spartan Ops lobby, and 3. That rank is a non-issue for video games anymore! What blasphemy is this?! Are we to have no incentive to win games anymore? Are we to have no competitive nature anymore? Achieving my first level 50 in Halo 3 was the most gratifying video game memory I have to date. Each level 50 after that more gratifying than the last! I guess this is the “Liberal” world now; where competition is non existent and trying hard to attain success is frowned upon because you might have worked harder to achieve something than the bum next to you.

A visible rank only on Halo Waypoint…what purpose does that serve? Who cares about Halo Waypoint?! Besides the fact that the supposed “rank” will be based on win/loss ratio…but how will that rank mean anything if nobody has had any incentive to win since the release of Halo: Reach?! let alone Halo 4. Figure it out 343, your customers, your community, demands better.

Haven

I have played Halo since the very first one came out, as I am certain many of you have. Inevitably, there have been multiplayer maps getting heavily over played throughout the franchise (as is common in this genre). However, I do not recall a game where one map has been favored above all other maps unanimously. Any playlist that involves the small(er) sized maps: such as TSP, KOTH, Oddball, IS, CTF, Regicide…will rarely involve the variety of maps the game provides. In other words, if Haven is available for a vote, it will win in a resounding landslide. Additionally, if you get put into a game already in progress, rest assured, you will almost certainly be playing on Haven. I do enjoy Haven, I think it’s a good map, but if it continues to be overplayed as dominantly as it is now, the appreciation of the map will decay.

Solution: Try some other maps! (besides Complex of course; that map is terrible)

Respawn

The idea that one can spawn behind another is, somewhat, fathomable. However, the notion that one can insta-spawn themselves directly behind another is ludicrous, outrageous, baffling. Halo has obviously never featured the “Kill-Cam” before (and I don’t know why they are now), but provided its existence, a very peculiar death was bestowed upon me. On my way to finishing off a few players with no shield, I get beat down from behind. Now, this isn’t all that out of the ordinary with no radar, but then the Kill-Cam permitted me to see further. This lucky player insta-spawned approximately 7 yards behind me (a player whom I had just killed) and was given the opportunity to end my spree. Had he not been able to spawn at my rear, I would’ve undoubtedly defeated him/her in yet another rifle battle, for they had little to no skill.

Solution: Bring us back to the days of 3 second spawns/code your respawn system appropriately; it is not difficult to do

Lagginess

Provide dedicated servers. I was an avid Gears of War 3 player and, with their dedicated servers, lag was virtually a non-issue. It is not that hard, FIX IT! I am willing to bet 18% (give or take 5%) of my deaths are a direct result of lag. Those percentages are fairly kind as well.

Map Utilization

Why on Earth are there three beautifully constructed maps only available in Custom Games?! In whose distraught, disturbed, illogical mind was this considered even slightly a good idea?! I know for a fact I am not alone on this one, it is a logical fallacy for the ages.

To Conclude:

Thank you for allowing me to expel my ever increasing negative thoughts on the state of Halo 4. Let this post not confuse you though, I am a die hard Halo fan and forever will be. It is for this reason that I am so disappointed; I want so badly for our game to be as good as it should be, and when I see simple coding errors etc. it infuriates me.

By the way, when am I going to be given the privilege of playing Doubles again?

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OP:

Probably around the time you start saying “Please” instead of demanding things like an entitled, spoiled gamer.

Also, I don’t understand your comment about the ranking system. You want to get rid of pointless numbers but then you want a pointless number? Why can’t you be ranked without seeing your rank and just play for fun?

Why do you want to get rid of pointless numbers to play to make them higher only to get pointless numbers to play to make them higher?

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Clearly you’re not the sharpest tool in the shed. The ranks in Halo 3 were not worthless, they meant something. If somebody had a 50, there was a pretty damn good chance they were good. Spare me the “spoiled gamer” BS, quit acting like your superior, and go continue to suck at H4

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See, you complain about things that you, personally, dislike about the game. I can tell.

But instead of giving reasonable, balanced arguments, you instead whine about how they have changed things from halo 3. And then whine about a feature which i welcome wholeheartedly. (Instaspawn. Vengeance is mine you -Yoink- face)

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> Ranking
> Why is there no legitimate ranking system?!

343: “uhh, cuz cod sells moar den dat halo game so we goota mak it lik cod fish style”

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> OP:
>
> Probably around the time you start saying “Please” instead of demanding things like an entitled, spoiled gamer.
>
> Also, I don’t understand your comment about the ranking system. <mark>You want to get rid of pointless numbers but then you want a pointless number</mark>? Why can’t you be ranked without seeing your rank and just play for fun?
>
> Why do you want to get rid of pointless numbers to play to make them higher only to get pointless numbers to play to make them higher?

I’m just so sick and tired of being sick and tired of hearing this arguement.

YOU wanted to get rid of a “pointless” number to then implement an even more POINTLESS number. Please get that out of here. That’s most common invalid statement someone can bring up in these forums. The 1-50 system was far, far away from being pointless and if you saw it as being pointless then why aren’t you complainig about the SR1-130 progression system because that number is the definition of POINTLESS! It literally indicates absolutely NOTHING.

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I would have no problem with insta spawn if you couldn’t spawn directly behind someone. How is that fair in anyone’s eyes? Unless of course you’re the type of player who is horrible and thrives on spawning behind people because that is the only way you can get kills.

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Yes, this guy clearly gets its @I KiLLahoLiX I

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> > OP:
> >
> > Probably around the time you start saying “Please” instead of demanding things like an entitled, spoiled gamer.
> >
> > Also, I don’t understand your comment about the ranking system. <mark>You want to get rid of pointless numbers but then you want a pointless number</mark>? Why can’t you be ranked without seeing your rank and just play for fun?
> >
> > Why do you want to get rid of pointless numbers to play to make them higher only to get pointless numbers to play to make them higher?
>
> I’m just so sick and tired of being sick and tired of hearing this arguement.
>
> YOU wanted to get rid of a “pointless” number to then implement an even more POINTLESS number. Please get that out of here. That’s most common invalid statement someone can bring up in these forums. The 1-50 system was far, far away from being pointless and if you saw it as being pointless then why aren’t you complainig about the SR1-130 progression system because that number is the definition of POINTLESS! It literally indicates absolutely NOTHING.

bingo. Great point, achieving a 50 in halo 3 was the most satisfying moment of my halo career. Getting rank locked at a 70 in this game because i cannot get a code is supposed to be satisfying right? haha yeah, my -Yoink-

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> > > OP:
> > >
> > > Probably around the time you start saying “Please” instead of demanding things like an entitled, spoiled gamer.
> > >
> > > Also, I don’t understand your comment about the ranking system. <mark>You want to get rid of pointless numbers but then you want a pointless number</mark>? Why can’t you be ranked without seeing your rank and just play for fun?
> > >
> > > Why do you want to get rid of pointless numbers to play to make them higher only to get pointless numbers to play to make them higher?
> >
> > I’m just so sick and tired of being sick and tired of hearing this arguement.
> >
> > YOU wanted to get rid of a “pointless” number to then implement an even more POINTLESS number. Please get that out of here. That’s most common invalid statement someone can bring up in these forums. The 1-50 system was far, far away from being pointless and if you saw it as being pointless then why aren’t you complainig about the SR1-130 progression system because that number is the definition of POINTLESS! It literally indicates absolutely NOTHING.
>
> bingo. Great point, achieving a 50 in halo 3 was the most satisfying moment of my halo career. Getting rank locked at a 70 in this game because i cannot get a code is supposed to be satisfying right? haha yeah, my -Yoink!-

I knew some real Halo players would reveal themselves. Anyone who defends the current excuse for a ranking system either did not play Halo 3, or didn’t even get a level 45 so much as a 50… L M A O

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It’s the fact they don’t offer two sides of the gaming spectrum to players. There is just social ranks, a boring, non-competitive XP system where rank means nothing.

Yes they are coming out with 1-50 ranks, but they are invisible to other players and in game, thus making it even more boring. Halo 2 and 3 stood on top of the gaming world for 4+ years because of its amazing ranking stystem and its options for social playlists, double exp, action sack and ranked

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> It’s the fact they don’t offer two sides of the gaming spectrum to players. There is just social ranks, a boring, non-competitive XP system where rank means nothing.
>
> Yes they are coming out with 1-50 ranks, but they are invisible to other players and in game, thus making it even more boring. Halo 2 and 3 stood on top of the gaming world for 4+ years because of its amazing ranking stystem and its options for social playlists, double exp, action sack and ranked

I believe by the time people start realizing the importance of a proper ranking system in a naturally competitive game like Halo it will already be to late. It wasn’t rocket science to figure out why the population in Reach dropped. Yeah the game wasn’t the best but also there was no incentive to play it. I’m a hardcore Halo fan and I didnt play Reach much because 1. it wasn’t that great of a game 2. There were no ranks so I didn’t have a purpose to stick around. I’m a loyal customer and I would’ve stuck around but if you don’t give me a reason to then I won’t.

With that being said, Halo 4’s mechanics are a lot better than Reach’s and i’m very happy with that. There are still many flaws and idk how long I’ll stick around for this game since the devs are still not giving me any incentive to stick around. Right now this game is a GOOD game just like any other GOOD game. It’s no different from Final Fantasies, God of Wars, Gears of Wars, GTAs. They’re VERY good when you play them but once you play them enough you move on.

People keep saying “what happened to the days when you would play a game just for the fun factor” That’s exactly what I am doing. In the gaming industry today you have to make something SIGNIFICANTLY different from other games to keep your customers around or they will just buy the game play it and move on to the next one since you have good games coming out on the monthly bases. Halo 2 and 3 were SUPERIOR in keeping their gamers that’s why everyone praises them. I honestly don’t even remember the point of my post so i’m gonna leave it at that haha sorry got a little carried away

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> > > OP:
> > >
> > > Probably around the time you start saying “Please” instead of demanding things like an entitled, spoiled gamer.
> > >
> > > Also, I don’t understand your comment about the ranking system. <mark>You want to get rid of pointless numbers but then you want a pointless number</mark>? Why can’t you be ranked without seeing your rank and just play for fun?
> > >
> > > Why do you want to get rid of pointless numbers to play to make them higher only to get pointless numbers to play to make them higher?
> >
> > I’m just so sick and tired of being sick and tired of hearing this arguement.
> >
> > YOU wanted to get rid of a “pointless” number to then implement an even more POINTLESS number. Please get that out of here. That’s most common invalid statement someone can bring up in these forums. The 1-50 system was far, far away from being pointless and if you saw it as being pointless then why aren’t you complainig about the SR1-130 progression system because that number is the definition of POINTLESS! It literally indicates absolutely NOTHING.
>
> bingo. Great point, achieving a 50 in halo 3 was the most satisfying moment of my halo career. Getting rank locked at a 70 in this game because i cannot get a code is supposed to be satisfying right? haha yeah, my -Yoink!-

Oh you know what else was great? Buying a 50 on eBay, boosting a 50 easily and then selling the account or the amount of cheaters at higher levels.

Oh don’t forget when people start pulling rank online at the forums to either back an argument or disregard someone else’s argument.

Sarcasm.

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> > > > OP:
> > > >
> > > > Probably around the time you start saying “Please” instead of demanding things like an entitled, spoiled gamer.
> > > >
> > > > Also, I don’t understand your comment about the ranking system. <mark>You want to get rid of pointless numbers but then you want a pointless number</mark>? Why can’t you be ranked without seeing your rank and just play for fun?
> > > >
> > > > Why do you want to get rid of pointless numbers to play to make them higher only to get pointless numbers to play to make them higher?
> > >
> > > I’m just so sick and tired of being sick and tired of hearing this arguement.
> > >
> > > YOU wanted to get rid of a “pointless” number to then implement an even more POINTLESS number. Please get that out of here. That’s most common invalid statement someone can bring up in these forums. The 1-50 system was far, far away from being pointless and if you saw it as being pointless then why aren’t you complainig about the SR1-130 progression system because that number is the definition of POINTLESS! It literally indicates absolutely NOTHING.
> >
> > bingo. Great point, achieving a 50 in halo 3 was the most satisfying moment of my halo career. Getting rank locked at a 70 in this game because i cannot get a code is supposed to be satisfying right? haha yeah, my -Yoink!-
>
> Oh you know what else was great? Buying a 50 on eBay, boosting a 50 easily and then selling the account or the amount of cheaters at higher levels.
>
> Oh don’t forget when people start pulling rank online at the forums to either back an argument or disregard someone else’s argument.
>
> Sarcasm.

Your arguement? I could care less if others buy/boost accounts. That’s their business. Also somebody pulling the rank arguement online, are you insecure or something? Could give 2 -Yoink- about what rank others are. Anybody who pulls that in a forum is obviously a immature child and shouldn’t even be given the time of the day to sweat about. The fact that you’re still “whining” about people who brag about a rank online is laughable. Grow up folks, there will always be someone better in what you’re doing. It’s nature. No need to cry about it.

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Also if you were playing at higher levels in the Halo 3 days you would’ve noticed that there wasn’t such a thing as cheating. I’ve never ran into modders/stand-byers etc. The only thing I had to deal with was boosters every now and then which wasn’t that big of a deal at all. Make the ranking system harder. Problem solved

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> > > > > OP:
> > > > >
> > > > > Probably around the time you start saying “Please” instead of demanding things like an entitled, spoiled gamer.
> > > > >
> > > > > Also, I don’t understand your comment about the ranking system. <mark>You want to get rid of pointless numbers but then you want a pointless number</mark>? Why can’t you be ranked without seeing your rank and just play for fun?
> > > > >
> > > > > Why do you want to get rid of pointless numbers to play to make them higher only to get pointless numbers to play to make them higher?
> > > >
> > > > I’m just so sick and tired of being sick and tired of hearing this arguement.
> > > >
> > > > YOU wanted to get rid of a “pointless” number to then implement an even more POINTLESS number. Please get that out of here. That’s most common invalid statement someone can bring up in these forums. The 1-50 system was far, far away from being pointless and if you saw it as being pointless then why aren’t you complainig about the SR1-130 progression system because that number is the definition of POINTLESS! It literally indicates absolutely NOTHING.
> > >
> > > bingo. Great point, achieving a 50 in halo 3 was the most satisfying moment of my halo career. Getting rank locked at a 70 in this game because i cannot get a code is supposed to be satisfying right? haha yeah, my -Yoink!-
> >
> > Oh you know what else was great? Buying a 50 on eBay, boosting a 50 easily and then selling the account or the amount of cheaters at higher levels.
> >
> > Oh don’t forget when people start pulling rank online at the forums to either back an argument or disregard someone else’s argument.
> >
> > Sarcasm.
>
> Your arguement? I could care less if others buy/boost accounts. That’s their business. Also somebody pulling the rank arguement online, are you insecure or something? Could give 2 Yoink! about what rank others are. Anybody who pulls that in a forum is obviously a immature child and shouldn’t even be given the time of the day to sweat about. The fact that you’re still “whining” about people who brag about a rank online is laughable. Grow up folks, there will always be someone better in what you’re doing. It’s nature. No need to cry about it.

My point and argument is that the ranking system in halo 3 was horrible broken and riddled with problems. You don’t have to go far on bungie.net or halo waypoint to find that out. It had serious issues with boosters, eBay sellers, cheaters, modders and more who broke the system.

While you may not think it affected you because you didn’t do the above it did. Anyone who bought a 50 but wasn’t good, the system re evaluated itself against everyone which changed the system. Whenever a high level player started a second account, they would stomp on lower kids and break the system again, which happened often.

You want a ranking system, fine. But it has to solve the problems Halo 3 had. Being oblivious and ignoring the problems isn’t a solution just so you can get an ego number next to your name.

Accuse me of whining and tell me to grow up and you’ll be reported. I won’t warn you again.

Keep it clean.