As it stands now, I feel as though FFA needs to be updated. The amount of automatic use and power weapons on the default maps combined with awful spawn cycle points needs to be addressed. I would also like to point out that the automatics in FFA are a big problem and I’ve tested this theory out by matching some of the best FFA players that H5 has to offer and literally won games by just sticking to SMG’s and Storm Rifles. Another point I’d like to touch upon is the spawn cycle points on the maps are broken and just needs to be fixed. Also some maps just don’t work for FFA such as Fathom, Molten, Overgrowth, Riptide and so on and so forth, maps like these hinder player movement on the map and encourage camping.
Power weapons and power ups should also be taken into consideration if 343 ever tries to make FFA work, I say this because on a map like overgrowth can come down to straight up luck with a lobby full of onyx/champ level players, which turns into whoever grabs the camo and railgun has a huge advantage over other players and makes it too easy to win games. This may be just a personal thing, but I think that FFA in this game should also have a social counterpart with maybe 8 players if spawns, maps and weapons are carefully accounted for. I know high profile FFA players such as Kampy and Vetoed have also complained about the current FFA system in H5 and personally I would like 343 to take more of a look at different playlists other than just Team Arena when updating/improving playlists. What do you guys think?
I haven’t even touched FFA and this makes me not want to jump in.
I kinda disagree. very weapon has a purpose. when I watch the “pros” in FFA they mostly use their pistols it seems. autos are powerful at close range but that is kinda how it should be. as far as the spawns go sure you get some bad ones but that can always happen especially in FFA. I don’t think there is a way to really prove if it happens more so in H5. what I would like to see happen to FFA is add in those anniversary throwback maps, but take away the CE pistol and just have H5 AR/pistol starts.
Also if you think spawns are bad now if they make it 8 players again it will be absolutely horrid. eight player FFA does not work on these maps.
For those who are interested in a better FFA, I recommend reading Vetoed’s proposal for new FFA Matchmaking maps.
I’ve matched you in ffa.
You stomped everyone back when the storm rifles were on Eden. Lol. Had I only known you were running an experiment. I thought wow all that guy does is run around with a ******* storm rifle!
i think I was 3rd with like 12 kills. It was a pretty steep gap between you and the rest of the players.
the only reason I remember this is because i remember thinking you had a awesome GT.
I actually think halo 5 ffa is the best ffa in any halo game. I enjoy the mode.
I agree with overgrowth. I disagree with riptide and Molton. I hate these maps for 4v4 but I find they play much better in ffa.
Autos i wouldnt nerf except the basic AR. And I’m talking a very slight nerf. I would suggest only allowing 1 clip in smg and putting only 1 storm rifle in the map with power weapon style pickups. Can’t get a new one till 10 seconds after old 1 despawns. I think storm is just as good as a needler and that is on a power weapon cycle.
I agree. Nothing makes me mad like somebody spawning on top of the rockets while I spawn on top of extra nades.
Less ammo for SMGs, Storm Rifles, and less splinter nades would make this game much more enjoyable. Along with better spawning and updated power weapon locations
The settings they used in the Vegas tourney seemed to be pretty cool, I’d like to play on those maybe.