I can support an argument of it being a true 50/50, I don’t know the weighting, i’ve heard some people throw 7/12 or other random stats. What I don’t support is shutting out BRs completely like what it was.
Ranked play always favours precision, not just for arena either. If we had H3 levels of popularity then a mixed AR or BR start team slayer ranked could be helpful, otherwise as long as there is a 50/50 split then I don’t see the issue.
An MCC style hopper that had further refined search terms like ‘AR only’ would be ideal, but that won’t be any time soon even if the community was uniformly vocal about it.
I will be glad to fill the role of “some people,” but these are definitely not random stats.
When you navigate through the menus in Halo Infinite, choose Multiplayer, and select Team Slayer, you can utilize the Game List option to scroll through all of the potential game type/map combinations. The Arena:Slayer BR game type is available on seven maps, while Arena:Slayer appears on five different maps. All things being equal regarding precedence between different maps, that is a 7-out-of-12 chance you will get Slayer BR… over 58%. Definitely a drastic change.
And on top of everything else, this causes another minor problem.
Because they have forced two different game types on us within the Team Slayer playlist, now there is a distinct possibility that matchmakng will give you the same map in back-to-back games. That grows old very quickly!
I think the Commando is the crappiest or all the Human guns. Why not spawn with that and no secondary. I would likely grab anything even the Plasma Pistol or Disrupter ASAP for a secondary.
BR Starts should only be in Rank Matchmaking but since it’s not now I literally stop playing Team Slayer altogether. Halo has been a game I’ve loved since 2001 but ever since 343 took charge i find myself playing more COD than Halo. Only because Halo just isn’t fun anymore. Like when I play now I’m just playing Custom Games but Matchmaking is just the same stupid game since Halo 2. Yeah there’s some twist here and there but I’m still using OP Human Weapons, all non human stuff is still basically useless, its just Spartans only when Halo has plenty of characters to use, Vehicles are just useless, Customization for your armor still doesn’t effect gameplay, and there’s no reason to play the game for long periods of time where it feels like it pays off.
I haven’t been able to play for about two weeks due to a upper respiratory and sinus infection, but I was playing quite a bit and I absolutely hated the BR starts. I have to go get another gun as soon as I spawn so I have some other weapon. It felt like I was the only one doing that because every game I had BR starts all I heard was a BR being fired everywhere. Not only does BR starts discourage weapon variety, but it also makes games feel more try hard because you’re always using a precision weapon and the one with better aim or a better connection wins that fight.
I don’t like BR starts and will adamantly argue against it in social/unranked. It’s a preferred start for “pro” play so why is it being pushed on the more social and casual player? I should never be forced to play BR starts while playing a social playlist. I shouldn’t be forced to play BR Slayer on Launch Site several times inside of one hour. My least favorite game on my least favorite map. Yep tons of fun there and if I quit for getting it for the fifth time in a row I’ll get banned so I can’t do that.
Actual 343i: “Halo is competitive at it’s core… it is.”
Me: No, Halo has always been a fun casual experience with great options and settings that have been used to create a more competitive variant.
How 343i comes across now: “You will have mandated regulatory fun! No divination permitted!”
Pistol starts w ready accessible ARs/BRs along w the normal map weapons actually could be rly fun. That’s why i don’t mind BR slayer at the bazaar - there are ARs easily accessible, and the weapons layout outside of that is great
Exactly, i feel like i end up putting the other weapons on the map to way better use when it’s AR/sidekick loadouts, and that was a big part of the fun. It makes the combat much more personal, and opens your options for the approach you can take. BR rifles is monotonous and just not as fun to me
No. I did not say to start with nothing. Although since you brought it up that might make an interesting “Social Slayer” mode. I said the I dislike the Commando and think its the crappiest of all the human guns. I did say to spawn with no secondary as to encourage scavenging. I said this because 343 stated that they do BR starts with no secondary for just that reason.
I think the Commando IF it is going to remain in the game. It might as well be the starting weapon seeing as it acts a little like the pistol and a little like the AR but less than either. Most players would pick up even an AR or Pistol just to replace it. This would also carry into some players feeling the AR or Sidekick as starting weapons are OP.
Side note for KC, I’ve seen you twisting other posters words too. I’ve even paid attention to some of your responses. If you would like me to respond to any further replies I will as long as you are civil.
