Well whenever I start to have doubts and really start focusing on only the negative in Halo’s current state, the bulletin shakes me right back to normal. Fresh promises and awesome game aspects to be added. I am especially looking forward to the weapon balancing.
But please 343i, stay true to your word and make the needed changes. Focus needs to be put on search filters and increasing the skill gap the game direly needs. From what I’ve seen in the forums, this alone may be able to bring back a decent sized chunk of population.
The community remains here, we talk every day. It’s good to see you’re still there silently and respectfully listen to all our comments; no matter how bad or accusing. I know I’m not the only one still rooting for this game and frankly, you guys. Keep it up.
I kinda didn’t like this weeks bulletin in relation to the weapon balancing issues. It was too vague and listed nearly all the loadout weapons. Also the inclusion of “we’re investigating” was a let-down. I really would like to see changes and specifics at this point.
I’m excited for the weapon balancing, but hope the changes occur across the board, so different playlists don’t operate differently from one another. I would rather the playlists don’t get segregated like in reach.
> I’m excited for the weapon balancing, but hope the changes occur across the board, <mark>so different playlists don’t operate differently from one another.</mark> I would rather the playlists don’t get segregated like in reach.
The way I read it, this is what they DON’T want to happen
From the Bulletin: “…we are approaching weapon re-balancing very carefully, as each change that is checked requires <mark>vigorous testing to ensure that it benefits the entire sandbox, and that gameplay is improved on a global level across all of Halo 4’s maps, game modes</mark> and scenario”
> > I’m excited for the weapon balancing, but hope the changes occur across the board, <mark>so different playlists don’t operate differently from one another.</mark> I would rather the playlists don’t get segregated like in reach.
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> The way I read it, this is what they DO want to happen
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> From the Bulletin:
> “…we are approaching weapon re-balancing very carefully, as each change that is checked requires <mark>vigorous testing to ensure that it benefits the entire sandbox, and that gameplay is improved on a global level across all of Halo 4’s maps, game modes</mark> and scenario”
Fixed!
If changes are “on a global level across all of Halo 4’s maps, game modes and scenario” that means that “different playlists don’t operate differently from one another”.
> The news about the DMR possibly getting a nerf got my body happy in places I didn’t even know existed.
Well, I interpreted what was said to mean that the BR, DMR, LR and Carbine will more likely be equal!
What was said in teh Bulletin was:
"Precision Weapon Balance
<mark>Our goal of the upcoming balance update is to create an even balance across all precision rifles (DMR, Battle Rifle, Carbine and LightRifle).</mark> Our latest tests have included (but are not limited to) rate of fire and damage tweaks to several weapons within this category. Additionally, it is important to create balance amongst all primary weapons, which leads into the next category."
“Even balance”, to me, means the weapons would perform the same!
Then again, perhaps not. Let me know if I’m reading it wrong, please!
Nope not mine. They need to prove themselves with more than just sweet words. The bulletin tells me nothing of importance it is once again this “we are currently investigating the feasibillity…”.
> > The news about the DMR possibly getting a nerf got my body happy in places I didn’t even know existed.
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> Well, I interpreted what was said to mean that the BR, DMR, LR and Carbine will more likely be equal!
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> What was said in teh Bulletin was:
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> “Precision Weapon Balance
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> <mark>Our goal of the upcoming balance update is to create an even balance across all precision rifles (DMR, Battle Rifle, Carbine and LightRifle).</mark> Our latest tests have included (but are not limited to) rate of fire and damage tweaks to several weapons within this category. Additionally, it is important to create balance amongst all primary weapons, which leads into the next category.”
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> “Even balance”, to me, means the weapons would perform the same!
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> Then again, perhaps not. Let me know if I’m reading it wrong, please!
‘even balance’ does not mean ‘same weapons’. It means that the balance now is not fair (look at the DMR) and that they want it to make it more fair. They are talking about the balance between the weapons… So a Carbine isnt going to be a 5 headshot kill with the same ROF as the BR or the DMR… Every weapon shall have the same differences and its pro’s and no’s, but it would be better balanced…
‘even balance’ does not mean ‘same weapons’. It means that the balance now is not fair (look at the DMR) and that they want it to make it more fair. They are talking about the balance between the weapons… So a Carbine isnt going to be a 5 headshot kill with the same ROF as the BR or the DMR… Every weapon shall have the same differences and its pro’s and no’s, but it would be better balanced…
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Thanks for that!
> Well whenever I start to have doubts and really start focusing on only the negative in Halo’s current state, the bulletin shakes me right back to normal. Fresh promises and awesome game aspects to be added. I am especially looking forward to the weapon balancing.
What exactly in the bulletin did shake you back to normal away from the negatives in halo 4?
There was almost zero new news in it. The weapon balancing part did almost say nothing we knew before. it’s just again a lot of words the give nothing concrete than “we’re working on it”. I discovered through 343i that there a lot of different ways to say that.
The thing i learned was that the changes to weapon balancing are made across all playlists. That sounds very good te me, but i have to wait and see if those changes will ever come. I guess somewhere around 2014 maybe? If 343i meets my expectations the following TU’s will be hyped up but have no real meaning (maybe they change the death X to a Q or something).
> > Well whenever I start to have doubts and really start focusing on only the negative in Halo’s current state, the bulletin shakes me right back to normal. Fresh promises and awesome game aspects to be added. I am especially looking forward to the weapon balancing.
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> What exactly in the bulletin did shake you back to normal away from the negatives in halo 4?
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> There was almost zero new news in it. The weapon balancing part did almost say nothing we knew before. it’s just again a lot of words the give nothing concrete than “we’re working on it”. I discovered through 343i that there a lot of different ways to say that.
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> The thing i learned was that the changes to weapon balancing are made across all playlists. That sounds very good te me, but i have to wait and see if those changes will ever come. I guess somewhere around 2014 maybe? If 343i meets my expectations the following TU’s will be hyped up but have no real meaning (maybe they change the death X to a Q or something).
It’s my focus on the negative, there’s really nothing I personally can do about them though. Makes me forget all that and once again remember why Halo is the best of everything. I’m just saying I’m glad to see they have announced that they’re working on it rather than “investigating the matter.” I know it’s not an easy task and I’m just being appreciative of the fact they’re right there listening and trying to get the population riled up again somehow. Let’s face it, Halo could really use these good news so I am glad.
> > The news about the DMR possibly getting a nerf got my body happy in places I didn’t even know existed.
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> I swear if the DMR gets nerfed, I’m sticking to playing 4sk BR customs.
Or you could try the light rifle, which will be even more viable after this.