With a Title Update on the horizon, I think it’s time that we revisit the issue of Capture The Flag. Obviously, it’s something that we have been relatively quiet about because of all the other issues in the game that require fixing. However, I still think that it’s worth letting 343i know how we feel about their new Capture The Flag gametype. To me, it still doesn’t live up to the CTF experiences that I enjoyed in past Halo games, so I would greatly appreciate the return of a Classic CTF option with the release of the upcoming Title Update.
My one worry is that 343i won’t give us a new CTF to work with because of how quiet we have been about it in recent weeks/months. This is why I’m taking this to a poll, just to gauge how people feel. Do we still want Classic CTF, or do we actually enjoy the new version that 343i has given us?
Just a little quote from 343i prior to the game’s release hinting at the possibility of the addition of a Classic CTF option if community support was strong enough:
> At launch and in the launch playlists, we will be deploying CTF as-is. Although it’s possible in the future that we will give players more specific control and choices, this is something we feel pretty strongly about – and is in some ways a new mode, rather than simply an evolution of an existing game type. We understand the reaction this may cause, but there’s method in our madness and we ask your indulgence in the short term.
I don’t know what the current custom game options are like for CTF so I will hold my tongue (and vote).
What I can say though is that I love the new CTF game type where you get the flagnum.
Going into the CTF playlist was a big no-no in previous titles if you didn’t have a team. Going lone wolf, juggling the flag, killing chasers - it was all too much.
Having the ability to walk + shoot is a huge plus for the lone wolves.
Saying that, if you can’t drop the flag and disable the flagnum in custom games I can see how that would be a lose for the competitive team play where the risk of stealing the flag and being essentially teammate down is rewarded with a flag cap.
I don’t see why they can’t just create an Infinity playlist for all the newer game types and a Classic playlist for “old” game types. Either way, not having the option to drop the flag in Custom is unacceptable; however, this was something a large majority of the CTF community complained about before release and 343 didn’t listen then. What makes you think they will listen now?
I actually like the current playlist of CTF. I like having a dedicated flag carrier as it adds a new dimension, especially with the magnum. As for the custom game options I don’t really know so I won’t speak about it. I do miss playing 1cap games which were really frantic sometimes.
I voted “yes” because I am relatively content with CTF the way it is, but I wouldn’t object to the return of a more traditional CTF. I just don’t see this as particularly important when the game is viewed as a whole.
Absolutely 100% bring back actual CTF. What we have is garbage. Why would I pick up the flag when there is a massive ‘Here I am’ above me. Garbage changes.
Once they fix it, fix the maps we play it on. CTF Complex anyone?
I think my only real issue is the flag return time It just takes so long. It would be nice if you returned it the traditional way. I do like the dedicated flag bearer but I would like there to be an input to pick up the flag. Other then that, I enjoy the gametype.