Which playlist would you want to see for the first double xp weekend? I personally want infection back the most, as I am a bit disappointed with the amount of variety at launch.
I voted for oddball because this game is probably Halo’s most distinct game-type compared to every other FPS. This mode has a very unique competitive edge to it because it requires a particular type of setup different from all the other Halo gametypes. Not unlike Capture the Flag, Oddball requires for a team to protect the carrier of the ball. However, the difference between this and CTF is that there is a CONSTANT need for protection of the carrier, which creates complete suspense throughout the whole game. Another factor that makes oddball one of the best gametypes in Halo is the constant shifting of strategies done by the teams. By this I mean that the flow of oddball is very dynamic. For example, there can be a long time period where the ball is left untouched while the two opposing teams are slaying each other. It then could escalate to a back and forth exchange of the ball at any area of the map. Someone could then throw the ball to the other side of the map causing everyone to anxiously rush over there or someone holding it could fall off a ledge causing everyone to rush to the spawn of the ball. Another situation could be where one team is defending the ball in a secure area while the other team is trying to get through and obtain the ball. In Capture the Flag or Team Slayer, there can be standoffs where both teams are at a stalemate and are playing passively; unlike those game types, there is always constant chaos and energy in this mode. Oddball must be in the Halo 5 playlist.