Just wanted to say I think 343 has a really great vision when it comes to online play.
But a few things are needed IMO.
1. This game DESPERATELY needs a ranked and social split.
There’s just far too often a mix between casuals and try hards. I was literally in a game of TS yesterday and there were unranked players vs Diamond players.
I know it’s not the best ranking system ever, but it’s still a decent indicator of who is best once you get into the Diamond/Onyx section.
Unranked players should only be able to play with other unranked players and maybe lower ranks.
2. Grenades.
Either the splash damage needs to be nerfed or we need to reduce the amount of grenades in the game. I really enjoy being able to dodge grenades with the thruster pack, but too often it’s a case of an area literally exploding with nades.
I know it’s the same as older halo games, but we’re focusing largely on smaller, arena type maps now, and I think the amount of grenades we can use at a time matters more.
3. Certain maps aren’t suited for their game types.
I think Orion is a great FFA map because you need to control an area by yourself and be alert. But on Team Slayer, it’s basically - If a team is decent and they spawn red, they win.
This map would be awesome for an objective game perhaps where you have to defend and attack, but it’s too unbalanced for TS.
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Regret is not an FFA map either. I’m spawn killed way too often on this map. It’s too small for 8 man FFA game! On older Halo games, it was fine, but on this game where there’s unlimited sprint, it’s basically spawn killing central. A good TS map because you can spawn next to team mates at least, but on FFA it’s not good.
There’s more examples of this, but I wont bore you. You get the point.
Again, I’m not whining, I just think another update or two is required.