Gametypes and Armor

I don’t know if its been officially said or announced but…

Is there really not going to be any regular slayer anymore? You know 50 kills, regular weapon spawns, etc. If so, I’m really sad that its gone for good, and that we are forced to play “Infinity Slayer” and Regicide instead of a voting system. Idk maybe it will be better but it just doesn’t feel like Halo. The scoring was unique and its sad to see it look so much like CoD. Plus, the medals are way too small!

Also, whats with the helmets and the greaves? The Hayabusa has way too much going on. They seem to be a common theme of being way too intricate. Again, the helms just don’t look much like Halo, especially the ugly robo-cop ones that seem to be the default helmet, which I’m praying its not. Finally, the feet. I think its only on a couple of them but they look like a chunk of foot is missing from it on the top. It looks bad, and too robotic, similar to Kats replacement arm. At least the other pieces of armor look pretty good.

Comments, thoughts?

Yes, there is a confirmed Classic playlist.
And no, the armor is fine, (for me at least.)
There is a ton of Classic Armor to choose from, if you want. (And if we can trust 343’s word, which I think we can, totally.)

I think there’s gonna be regular Team Slayer with the original Slayer settings with armor abilities and such (I think a Classic mode for no AA’s too, but unsure). And then there’s Infinity Slayer, with all the new stuff added including ordinance drops.

And I think the new armor is cool. And THERE’S HAYABUSA?! :open_mouth: Yes!

Correct me if I’m wrong on some of my facts on the gametypes.

> Yes, there is a confirmed Classic playlist.
> And no, the armor is fine, (for me at least.)
> <mark>There is a ton of Classic Armor to choose from</mark>, if you want. (And if we can trust 343’s word, which I think we can, totally.)

Really? I haven’t seen anything about classic armor.

> > Yes, there is a confirmed Classic playlist.
> > And no, the armor is fine, (for me at least.)
> > <mark>There is a ton of Classic Armor to choose from</mark>, if you want. (And if we can trust 343’s word, which I think we can, totally.)
>
> Really? I haven’t seen anything about classic armor.

They said something along the lines of “if you enjoy the classic armor more, we have something to scratch that itch” but I really don’t like the itch scratching term, it’s getting a little overused right now.

We haven’t seen, near, all of the armour yet. I have no doubt most, if not all, Halo 3’s and Reach’s armouries to return in Halo 4.

And yes, ‘regular slayer’ will be possible in custom games and’ll be implemented into a set of ‘classic playlists’ in multiplayer matchmaking.

> > > Yes, there is a confirmed Classic playlist.
> > > And no, the armor is fine, (for me at least.)
> > > <mark>There is a ton of Classic Armor to choose from</mark>, if you want. (And if we can trust 343’s word, which I think we can, totally.)
> >
> > Really? I haven’t seen anything about classic armor.
>
> They said something along the lines of “if you enjoy the classic armor more, we have something to scratch that itch” but I really don’t like the itch scratching term, it’s getting a little overused right now.

Good to know. Thanks.

Is Alpha Zombie returning? That not being in reach caused quite a lot of problems. I will just end up using gungnir because It’s in the game, and they messed up hazop’s face. Gungnir is the only one I like that has been confirmed to return. If operator returns i’ll probably use that too that and rogue. If there’s some armor that hasn’t been revealed and has Night Vision Goggles strapped to the head, great.

> Yes, there is a confirmed Classic playlist.
> And no, the armor is fine, (for me at least.)
> There is a ton of Classic Armor to choose from, if you want. (And if we can trust 343’s word, which I think we can, totally.)

Too each there own I guess. I think they don’t really look like Halo helmets. It was cool to have a bunch of different kinds since Reach came out but it looks like its going a little crazy for my taste. Almost all of the ones recently shown have little to no noticeable visors. That’s a big part of Halo, the Spartan helmets visor.

The shoulders, torso, and legs save a couple greaves, look really good to me. But some of those helms look straight ripped from a couple other titles. Engineer=Dead Space, Tracker=Splinter Cell, Pioneer=Bioshock. See…I don’t want to think that when I see them and I know there are a bunch of Halo fans who have played for 10 years like me who notice these things.

I’m glad to hear we will have some more normal/classic looking helmets. Along with a normal slayer playlist/gametype in existence.

> Is Alpha Zombie returning? That not being in reach caused quite a lot of problems. I will just end up using gungnir because It’s in the game, and they messed up hazop’s face. Gungnir is the only one I like that has been confirmed to return. If operator returns i’ll probably use that too that and rogue. If there’s some armor that hasn’t been revealed and has Night Vision Goggles strapped to the head, great.

Gungnir is one of the worst helmets in Reach, lol. I’m sorry but it’s true, no opinions matter on that one.

There will be a classic playlist, so you won’t be stuck with infinity slayer.

I personally like all the armor and the way 343i is going with this.

> > Is Alpha Zombie returning? That not being in reach caused quite a lot of problems. I will just end up using gungnir because It’s in the game, and they messed up hazop’s face. Gungnir is the only one I like that has been confirmed to return. If operator returns i’ll probably use that too that and rogue. If there’s some armor that hasn’t been revealed and has Night Vision Goggles strapped to the head, great.
>
> Gungnir is one of the worst helmets in Reach, lol. I’m sorry but it’s true, no opinions matter on that one.

What’s so bad about it?

…Slayer is still scored to 50 kills…

> > > Is Alpha Zombie returning? That not being in reach caused quite a lot of problems. I will just end up using gungnir because It’s in the game, and they messed up hazop’s face. Gungnir is the only one I like that has been confirmed to return. If operator returns i’ll probably use that too that and rogue. If there’s some armor that hasn’t been revealed and has Night Vision Goggles strapped to the head, great.
> >
> > Gungnir is one of the worst helmets in Reach, lol. I’m sorry but it’s true, no opinions matter on that one.
>
> What’s so bad about it?

Have you seen it? lol.

I think it is just ugly and it looks like a lunchbox. A metal lunchbox with one stupid tiny eye. You can barely see your visor color and I think It looks kind of silly having a horizontal box coming off a vertical neckline. Also, it’s hugely overpriced. I’m really disappointed it’s coming back actually because its taking up a potentially way better looking helmets spot.

Yes there will still be the default slayer, without drops or dynamic spawning. Infinity Slayer is just a new way to play slayer, not a replacement. There may also be infinity gametypes of CTF Assault, etc as well. There will also be a classic playlist, with loadouts removed entirely and probably a few other changes made.

As for the armor, the only problem I got is the helmets. more specifically, the helmets. Even more specifically, the visors, which are much too small in this game, and look completely unappealing.

> > > Yes, there is a confirmed Classic playlist.
> > > And no, the armor is fine, (for me at least.)
> > > <mark>There is a ton of Classic Armor to choose from</mark>, if you want. (And if we can trust 343’s word, which I think we can, totally.)
> >
> > Really? I haven’t seen anything about classic armor.
>
> They said something along the lines of “if you enjoy the classic armor more, we have something to scratch that itch” but I really don’t like the itch scratching term, it’s getting a little overused right now.

I can see the whole “itch scratching” thing becoming a meme to the waypoint community.

> Is Alpha Zombie returning? That not being in reach caused quite a lot of problems. I will just end up using gungnir because It’s in the game, and they messed up hazop’s face. Gungnir is the only one I like that has been confirmed to return. If operator returns i’ll probably use that too that and rogue. If there’s some armor that hasn’t been revealed and has Night Vision Goggles strapped to the head, great.

Hmm, I believe new Hazop is a step up from the old. I couldn’t stand it in Reach.

But dats just me.

> > Is Alpha Zombie returning? That not being in reach caused quite a lot of problems. I will just end up using gungnir because It’s in the game, and they messed up hazop’s face. Gungnir is the only one I like that has been confirmed to return. If operator returns i’ll probably use that too that and rogue. If there’s some armor that hasn’t been revealed and has Night Vision Goggles strapped to the head, great.
>
> Hmm, I believe new Hazop is a step up from the old. I couldn’t stand it in Reach.
>
> But dats just me.

Agreed

> > > > Yes, there is a confirmed Classic playlist.
> > > > And no, the armor is fine, (for me at least.)
> > > > <mark>There is a ton of Classic Armor to choose from</mark>, if you want. (And if we can trust 343’s word, which I think we can, totally.)
> > >
> > > Really? I haven’t seen anything about classic armor.
> >
> > They said something along the lines of “if you enjoy the classic armor more, we have something to scratch that itch” but I really don’t like the itch scratching term, it’s getting a little overused right now.
>
> I can see the whole “itch scratching” thing becoming a meme to the waypoint community.

Quick, somebody find a pic of Frank O’Connor, so we can caption it.