There seem to be a whole class of SPNKr Rocket Launchers. Originally, they promised to bring this back as a Legendary/Mythic Weapon, and I suppose that is still true as there will be a variant on this level.
But why add a whole set? Just because ‘well, we have this model finished, it takes just a few minutes to slap a few different paint jobs on it, yoiiiink it, let’s just make 4 of these suckers for Warzone’
So, what are your thoughts on this? Is this going to crowd the ecosystem of launchers? How do you think the variants will function?
And perhaps most importantly since I’m pretty much an Arena guy, what will be the key difference between the SPNKr and the Pilum (default) Rocket Launcher base models?
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> So, I noticed from the latest community update: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/cartographer-s-gift-sneak-peek
>
> There seem to be a whole class of SPNKr Rocket Launchers. Originally, they promised to bring this back as a Legendary/Mythic Weapon, and I suppose that is still true as there will be a variant on this level.
>
> But why add a whole set? Just because 'well, we have this model finished, it takes just a few minutes to slap a few different paint jobs on it, yoiiiink it, let’s just make 4 of these suckers for Warzone’
>
> So, what are your thoughts on this? Is this going to crowd the ecosystem of launchers? How do you think the variants will function?
>
> And perhaps most importantly since I’m pretty much an Arena guy, what will be the key difference between the SPNKr and the Pilum (default) Rocket Launcher base models?
>
> Discuss!
Bolded: That seams to be the design philosophy for the entire REQ system. Why else would we have 6 versions of the scout hog?
I’m fine with there being different tiered items for actual useful weapons and vehicles though.
Blue, yes I’ve definitely caught onto that. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, depending on how the variants are implemented. And it’s cool to check out a variant, but I mostly play Slayer so I don’t care too much either way.
C4MF3rg, I’m pretty sure the standard launcher can lock onto vehicles, at least airborne. Maybe the SPNKr will bring back ground vehicle lock-on?
I think the SPNKr will be more anti vehicle than standard launcher, with faster rocket speeds and better lock-on/homing capabilities, but reduced splash damage to compensate and not make it better in every way than the existing RL. That’s my best guess.
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> I think the SPNKr will be more anti vehicle than standard launcher, with faster rocket speeds and better lock-on/homing capabilities, but reduced splash damage to compensate and not make it better in every way than the existing RL. That’s my best guess.
I think you’re correct. The rockets are over twice the size as the standard launcher rockets.
Universe section: Rocket Launcher
Why are there 4? Because 343 would rather make ugly cosmetics than actually work on adding meaningful content to the game. The more garbage they add, the more diluted the REQ pool becomes, and the chances of receiving decent items are reduced. As a result, microtransaction sales go up because it now takes more packs to get what is desired. That is, if one is foolish enough to spend large amounts of money on an RNG system.
It doesn’t really matter why there are multiple ones. They all behave ever so slightly differently it probably won’t make much of a difference. Either way, I’m not spending my money of Req packs so I just see it as a greater chance that I will end up with one of them.
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> All i know is that it doesn’t matter, because i dont even have the Halo 5 rocket launchers yet. I do have almost every scout warthog however.
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> > 2533275043403677;13:
> > All i know is that it doesn’t matter, because i dont even have the Halo 5 rocket launchers yet. I do have almost every scout warthog however.
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> LUCKY!!!
> Said no one ever!
Exactly. Scout Warthogs turn the tide of every warzone match.
No, they don’t. I did have some fun in a losing Warzone match by calling in 3 scout warthogs and running over those who didnt have a tank.
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> Why are there 4? Because 343 would rather make ugly cosmetics than actually work on adding meaningful content to the game. The more garbage they add, the more diluted the REQ pool becomes, and the chances of receiving decent items are reduced. As a result, microtransaction sales go up because it now takes more packs to get what is desired. That is, if one is foolish enough to spend large amounts of money on an RNG system.
Apparently you missed this on the last thread you said the same thing on. Credit goes to JenguBlocku.
> Pretty sure that’s NOT how development works. You can’t get an Artist, who works on designing skins and armors, to work on coding the file browsing system. That’s just ludicrous. Pretty much every development company out there has small teams devoted to certain parts of the game. Writers, Animators, Artists, Sandbox designers, Coders, Musicians, Engineers, Model designers. These peeps specialize in their respective areas. Writers don’t design the weapons. Programmers aren’t responsible for the music. Animators don’t work on the UI.
>
> So, Let me say it again; You can NOT seriously be suggesting that the Art team, responsible for making skins and designing armors, Are expected to work on coding in a file browser. Maybe they could design the UI, But that’s about all they are expected to realistically do.
>
> “Hey Jerry, Come down here!”
> “What is it boss?”
> “The Halo community are demanding a file browser system! All hands are on deck for that!”
> “But sir, I don’t know anything about coding. You guys hired me to design new weapons and armors for multiplayer.”
> “Yes well Jerry, times change! You must stop designing your items and focus on a feature you can’t really help with!”
> “Well I suppose I could help design the U-”
> “Nope! We already have a UI artist there!”
> “Then why should I leave my post to go and work on something I don’t know anything about?”
> “Because Jerry, This is how development works now! Rather than having smaller teams devoted to certain aspects, We just shove them all together on one feature, Even if most of them are worthless to it! Either that or we halt you from doing your job and basically pay you to do nothing until the file browser is in the game! Or we can fire you.”
> “That sounds rather stupid s-”
> “Sarah! Get the writers on the phone, We will need them down here as well! And the sound team! They have valuable knowledge on this subject!”
> “I’m going back up to work on those new armors and leaving the coders to do their thing!”
> “Jerry! Where are you going!? We need your intelligence about art to code the file browser!! -Yoink!- IT JERRY THE ARTIST! HOW DARE YOU NOT WORK ON CODING!”
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> > 2533274826203061;8:
> > Why are there 4? Because 343 would rather make ugly cosmetics than actually work on adding meaningful content to the game. The more garbage they add, the more diluted the REQ pool becomes, and the chances of receiving decent items are reduced. As a result, microtransaction sales go up because it now takes more packs to get what is desired. That is, if one is foolish enough to spend large amounts of money on an RNG system.
>
>
> Apparently you missed this on the last thread you said the same thing on. Credit goes to JenguBlocku.
>
>
> > Pretty sure that’s NOT how development works. You can’t get an Artist, who works on designing skins and armors, to work on coding the file browsing system. That’s just ludicrous. Pretty much every development company out there has small teams devoted to certain parts of the game. Writers, Animators, Artists, Sandbox designers, Coders, Musicians, Engineers, Model designers. These peeps specialize in their respective areas. Writers don’t design the weapons. Programmers aren’t responsible for the music. Animators don’t work on the UI.
> >
> > So, Let me say it again; You can NOT seriously be suggesting that the Art team, responsible for making skins and designing armors, Are expected to work on coding in a file browser. Maybe they could design the UI, But that’s about all they are expected to realistically do.
> >
> > “Hey Jerry, Come down here!”
> > “What is it boss?”
> > “The Halo community are demanding a file browser system! All hands are on deck for that!”
> > “But sir, I don’t know anything about coding. You guys hired me to design new weapons and armors for multiplayer.”
> > “Yes well Jerry, times change! You must stop designing your items and focus on a feature you can’t really help with!”
> > “Well I suppose I could help design the U-”
> > “Nope! We already have a UI artist there!”
> > “Then why should I leave my post to go and work on something I don’t know anything about?”
> > “Because Jerry, This is how development works now! Rather than having smaller teams devoted to certain aspects, We just shove them all together on one feature, Even if most of them are worthless to it! Either that or we halt you from doing your job and basically pay you to do nothing until the file browser is in the game! Or we can fire you.”
> > “That sounds rather stupid s-”
> > “Sarah! Get the writers on the phone, We will need them down here as well! And the sound team! They have valuable knowledge on this subject!”
> > “I’m going back up to work on those new armors and leaving the coders to do their thing!”
> > “Jerry! Where are you going!? We need your intelligence about art to code the file browser!! -Yoink!- IT JERRY THE ARTIST! HOW DARE YOU NOT WORK ON CODING!”
I stopped frequenting as much and probably missed that. I am not saying the artists need to go work on the coding, or other features outside of their skill set.
What I mean is that 343 should stop spending a decent portion of their budget by telling the artists to create more skins and armors. I would be much more content to have two dozen armor sets that are actually good, rather than 180 that are mostly garbage. Weapon Skins? Most of them are bad and the only one that looks remotely cool are the new upcoming gold skins.
> 2533274902478287;1:
> So, I noticed from the latest community update: https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/cartographer-s-gift-sneak-peek
>
> There seem to be a whole class of SPNKr Rocket Launchers. Originally, they promised to bring this back as a Legendary/Mythic Weapon, and I suppose that is still true as there will be a variant on this level.
>
> But why add a whole set? Just because ‘well, we have this model finished, it takes just a few minutes to slap a few different paint jobs on it, yoiiiink it, let’s just make 4 of these suckers for Warzone’
>
> So, what are your thoughts on this? Is this going to crowd the ecosystem of launchers? How do you think the variants will function?
>
> And perhaps most importantly since I’m pretty much an Arena guy, what will be the key difference between the SPNKr and the Pilum (default) Rocket Launcher base models?
>
> Discuss!
Just pure awesomeness!! Can’t wait for the new Rockets! I miss them.