–DISCLAIMER–
So before I get too chummy with the juicy details I do want to mention I will be bringing up playable Elites, but before you tell me to post this in that MEGA-THREAD regarding playable Elites just keep in mind, this has to do with Halo Infinite in General in the competitive sense. Playable Elites are just one of the major concerns that come to mind
when talking about this.
So in terms of playable Elites and with news of the highly anticipated Halo-Infinite in July, many questioned will be answered, one these questions being, you guessed it, playable Elites. I’m more than certain of this. Although we don’t know much as of right now, there is a major vibe/ hint that Elites are coming back! I mean, just look at the MEGA-THREAD alone. They would have no excuse for not adding them back. The demand for them is huge, they have had the time and resources, the full support of the YoutTube community, etc.
There is so much support for playable Elites that it is overwhelming. For the sake of Esports they might remove them, you think? Well that would be a gross miscalculation. Esports is a very small painting of the entire picture, and let me tell this. There is nothing wrong with Elites being played in Comp Halo. Now before you sweats and tryhards start accusing me of heresy or that I don’t know crap about competitive Halo, trust me, I do. I agree that Elites Vs Spartans is a big no-no. However I just want to add to that real quickly by saying, there is nothing wrong with Elite Vs Elite in COMP. As for Core game modes and casual alike, it’s totally fine to have Elite vs Spartans. The differences between Elite and Spartan are so stupidly small, that if you cared about it that much, go play competitive modes, that is, after all, what its there for. (Especially with the Hybrid art style in Halo Wars 2 and Halo 2 A: CAMPAIGN --Notice I said campaign for H2A, not the multiplayer.–) With that being said, there would be nothing wrong with pulling a Halo 3, of sorts. In terms of mix and matching the species in a game in Core and Casual game modes. Please do NOT do what Reach did. Follow the gold, the crowning achievements, like Halo 2 and Halo 3.
–Sidenote–
Elites in a firefight should be able to be playable alongside humans instead of against them.
Now, to get to my concern I wanted to talk about earlier. I am having a doubt, quite suddenly. Now normally that is just normal for getting nervous as something draws ever closer. This however feels different. I’m starting to get a bad feeling. I have a feeling that Esports is the only thing 343i cares about. Afterall, Esports and competitive play was part of the reason as to why split-screen was removed, or even the art style changing with the new game mechanics and whatnot, or design should I say. A lot of their decisions that they seem to make, seem to be, and only be about Esports. It’s like their entire game is governed by this stupid stubborn law of Pro level play. This type of focus can take away from what Halo is all about. Think about it, after all this is probably the number one reason why Elites were removed, to begin with.
Now whether you think Esports should be EVERYTHING or NOT is irrelevant. The point I’m trying to make is that Halo is more than a Pro game. Halo has identity and DIVERSITY that makes it special. 343i, I personally say unto you that you focus way too much on Esports, at least, that is what it feels like. Their needs to be a balance for there to be harmony. Tread lightly is all I ask. This is considered your last chance guys. You screw this up, it could be over for you and there will be no way for you to redeem yourselves. Also don’t even dare think about calling this a “Spiritual Reboot” unless this game has everything we had back in the original Halo’s PLUS more. You had the time, you had the tools and resources. You have no excuse this time and almost NO room for error. It is bad enough the game is more than likely going to launch like Gears 5 because it is a live service game. The last thing you want to do is screw up AGAIN. 3’rd strike and your out.
My main point here is basically what I stated above. Just please do NOT let Esports control this beloved franchise. There is way more to this game than simply competition. Halo is a masterpiece. A work of art that tells many stories. Do not let all this time and work be for nothing and always remember. Fix the game, and return to its roots BEFORE trying to change it or “Take it in unexpected directions.” < That statement alone gives me blue balls and the chills. I think a major change is the LAST thing we need right now.
