So, I was just curious to ask, no doubt this thread will degenerate into another “343 is nothing short of the anti christ” vs “change is good maaannnnnn” discussion, but, concerning the new Elite look, it seems to be met with a mixed reaction.
Personaly, I really like the new look, they look a lot scarier and more… evil. They are also a lot more similar to the original ones from CE then people would like to think. That, and I hated the way Elites faces looked when you looked at them straight on in Reach.
So, I would add a poll but I’m kind of new and cannot seem to figure out how, so… fire when ready.
> So, I was just curious to ask, no doubt this thread will degenerate into another “343 is nothing short of the anti christ” vs “change is good maaannnnnn” discussion, but, concerning the new Elite look, it seems to be met with a mixed reaction.
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> Personaly, I really like the new look, they look a lot scarier and more… evil. They are also a lot more similar to the original ones from CE then people would like to think. That, and I hated the way Elites faces looked when you looked at them straight on in Reach.
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> So, I would add a poll but I’m kind of new and cannot seem to figure out how, so… fire when ready.
I like their look for the most part, but their arms are just… bumpy.
Oh, and I believe that there is an option to add a poll when you’re first making a thread. I haven’t made on in a while so I can’t say for sure, but it should be right up there.
I have mixed feelings about them. I really like the major armor buuutttt not too sure about the minor. I hope there’s a wide variety of classes and ranks. I’m just bummed that we can’t play as them in multiplayer…
The Elites in my opinion look amazing. However, I believe it is confirmed that Elites will NOT be in multiplayer!! What is this blasphemy? 343 said they wanted to help the machinima community but without having Elites that might just cripple some really good ideas. Opinions?
> The Elites in my opinion look amazing. However, I believe it is confirmed that Elites will NOT be in multiplayer!! What is this blasphemy? 343 said they wanted to help the machinima community but without having Elites that might just cripple some really good ideas. Opinions?
The’ve been left out because the idea of multiplayer is to become attached to your Spartan-IV (who you’ll also be playing as in Spartan Op missions). There are also problems with the differing body structure and hitbox.
I can see where they’re coming from, but I’m hoping Sangheili are at least Custom Game options.
> > So, I was just curious to ask, no doubt this thread will degenerate into another “343 is nothing short of the anti christ” vs “change is good maaannnnnn” discussion, but, concerning the new Elite look, it seems to be met with a mixed reaction.
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> > Personaly, I really like the new look, they look a lot scarier and more… evil. They are also a lot more similar to the original ones from CE then people would like to think. That, and I hated the way Elites faces looked when you looked at them straight on in Reach.
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> > So, I would add a poll but I’m kind of new and cannot seem to figure out how, so… fire when ready.
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> I like their look for the most part, but their arms are just… bumpy.
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> Oh, and I believe that there is an option to add a poll when you’re first making a thread. I haven’t made on in a while so I can’t say for sure, but it should be right up there.
They are supposed to be scales, and this is to make them more believe-able. I prefer the reach model, but whatever.
I think their faces are too flat at the front but It might just be the helmets they’re wearing making it look like that.
Regardless, I hated Chief’s new look at first but I got used to it and I think it looks cool now, I assume the Elites will grow on me too.
And I instantly fell in love with Cortana’s new look.
you’re right this probably will end up as a change vs old school fight of bashing or supporting 343…
but i for one support the new look. they’re definitely far more intimidating looking than i think i’ve ever felt them as before. then again i think it’s really hard to say they look like this or that…when the few views we’ve seen have been cut-outs in magazine articles. there’s a huge chance we’ve not seen a really correctly proportioned elite yet. the article picture could be skewed and unclear in clarity in shape.not to mention the newly redesigned armor…still the classic ques but altered to be something new…could make the elite look more different anatomically…but if you take away the armor i’m pretty sure design-wise they still look very much the same. as for the bumpy skin?..it’s called texture. just making it more apparent. more reptilian-like to the saurian-traited race they are.
as for multiplayer? i honestly don’t care…yeah elites are cool i get it…but the story has always been on the spartans…and i’m pretty sure i don’t remember anyone -Yoinking!- about halo 1 & 2 multiplayer…which btw had no elites remember?..in fact everyone still praises halo 2 as the best multiplayer…which again has no elites…i think those who wish they were in are just the really big elite fanboys…yes you have your place…but if your big deal is whether or not elites are in multiplayer…then…idk…sucks for you. if anything i feel it evens the battlefield…i can’t count the numerous times i’ve heard people b#tch when in a spartan v elite they are picked for the elite side. and 95% of the time…it’s because the spartans are more capable of victory. familiar movements, controls, etc. this will just even the field for everyone. reminiscent if you will of halo 2 glory days.
mixed feelings about the elites. I don’t like the helmet or how the arms are uncovered. I do like how they are more like CE, taller and more imposing. Bizarrely enough my favourite aspect of the new elite are the feet which are massive!
If it turns out that the elite in the images have no shields and are under equipped; or are not warriors and are gas miners (or something) I am fine with their new look. But I expect the warrior elites to be much better than this one.
I like the look of the Elites! They put an amazing amount of detail to them, the scales and the teeth, 343 is continuing to have them look scary, something I thought Reach did a good job of. But the one concern I have are those helmets, they’re too cone shaped.
I love everything other than what looks to be the Elite minor helmet. But thats just a small consern and i’m sure it will grow on me…hell it already has!
Yes, but it does serve the intended purpose of making them look under-equipped.
And I have to disagree with the idea that they look more “evil” now. Their facial structure seems reverted to close to how it was in Halo 2 and a lot less “evil” or aggressive looking then what was in Reach.
> you’re right this probably will end up as a change vs old school fight of bashing or supporting 343…
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> but i for one support the new look. they’re definitely far more intimidating looking than i think i’ve ever felt them as before. then again i think it’s really hard to say they look like this or that…when the few views we’ve seen have been cut-outs in magazine articles. there’s a huge chance we’ve not seen a really correctly proportioned elite yet. the article picture could be skewed and unclear in clarity in shape.not to mention the newly redesigned armor…still the classic ques but altered to be something new…could make the elite look more different anatomically…but if you take away the armor i’m pretty sure design-wise they still look very much the same. as for the bumpy skin?..it’s called texture. just making it more apparent. more reptilian-like to the saurian-traited race they are.
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> as for multiplayer? i honestly don’t care…yeah elites are cool i get it…but the story has always been on the spartans…and i’m pretty sure i don’t remember anyone -Yoinking!- about halo 1 & <mark>2 multiplayer…which btw had no elites remember?..</mark>in fact everyone still praises halo 2 as the best multiplayer…which again has no elites…i think those who wish they were in are just the really big elite fanboys…yes you have your place…but if your big deal is whether or not elites are in multiplayer…then…idk…sucks for you. if anything i feel it evens the battlefield…i can’t count the numerous times i’ve heard people b#tch when in a spartan v elite they are picked for the elite side. and 95% of the time…it’s because the spartans are more capable of victory. familiar movements, controls, etc. this will just even the field for everyone. reminiscent if you will of halo 2 glory days.
Um. Actualy… Halo 2 kind of did have Elites in multiplayer…
> > Anyone else dislike the new helmet shape?
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> Yes, but it does serve the intended purpose of making them look under-equipped.
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> And I have to disagree with the idea that they look more “evil” now. Their facial structure seems reverted to close to how it was in Halo 2 and a lot less “evil” or aggressive looking then what was in Reach.
They looked like lizard dogs in Reach, now they look more reptilian and I love the shape of their jaws, I think they should have it so the elites have more than one skin tone, like some black, some leather brown and some the normal color as seen in the pics, it would add to that sense of diversity.