In their own playlist and put this to bed. After all my ranting, it’s time to get constructive.
A playlist that focuses on competitive play and PROPER team play. 4 second respawn times, no weapon drops, only BR and DMR in loadouts, no armour abilities etc, fixed tactical weapon spawns.
I cannot re-affirm the importance of a differentiation between social and competitive playlists, although I would love a 1-50 ranking system, it is not essential. What is essential is a difference between playlists that do not focus on tactical gameplay and teamwork as a crucial factor for success and those that DO.
I think a lot of the gripe that competitive players have is that playlists that do not have a 1-50 system means that players have nothing to lose, they DON’T have to play well/tactically NOR do they have to work with their team. In this game casual players can get their reward without winning or doing well.
Even if it was TWO or THREE gametypes, please find some way of implementing games where teamwork and skill takes presidence over personal desires. A Team slayer gametype(MLG?), an objective and a single FFA gametype would be IDEAL and would probably shut the majority of complaints up. Losers should get a much less amount of EXP. A visible IN LOBBY 1-50 or similar ranking “bragging rights” system would complete this game as a competitive masterpiece.
I just don’t understand why 343 won’t implement this. Competitive players get what they want, casuals can continue as normal - NO ONE LOSES.
> Add in light rifle + carbine then we have a deal.
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> also, wtf is with the H4 carbine, 8 shots to kill and 6 shots to melee kill?
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> really 343? really???
Light rifle is too powerful when scoped IMO (4 shot kill) or 1 shot scoped plus 3 unscoped is still a 4 shot kill.
I completely agree with the concept of the thread though.
-Team Slayer
-Team Doubles
-FFA (No objective, its too random)
-Team objective
-MLG
Classic halo settings. Weapons on map, no instant respawn, no kill cams, NO SPRINT, faster base movement speed (120-130%)
I would also like to see less aim assist in the game, especially for the sniper, the aim assist is crazy on it, its far too easy to use now, H3 sniper was perfect.
> > Add in light rifle + carbine then we have a deal.
> >
> > also, wtf is with the H4 carbine, 8 shots to kill and 6 shots to melee kill?
> >
> > really 343? really???
>
> Light rifle is too powerful when scoped IMO (4 shot kill) or 1 shot scoped plus 3 unscoped is still a 4 shot kill.
>
> I completely agree with the concept of the thread though.
>
> -Team Slayer
> -Team Doubles
> -FFA (No objective, its too random)
> -Team objective
> -MLG
>
> Classic halo settings. Weapons on map, no instant respawn, no kill cams, NO SPRINT, faster base movement speed (120-130%)
>
> I would also like to see less aim assist in the game, especially for the sniper, the aim assist is crazy on it, its far too easy to use now, H3 sniper was perfect.
I don’t think that a faster base speed is necessary. At most 110%. Agree with all other points.
> > Add in light rifle + carbine then we have a deal.
> >
> > also, wtf is with the H4 carbine, 8 shots to kill and 6 shots to melee kill?
> >
> > really 343? really???
>
> Light rifle is too powerful when scoped IMO (4 shot kill) or 1 shot scoped plus 3 unscoped is still a 4 shot kill.
>
> I completely agree with the concept of the thread though.
>
> -Team Slayer
> -Team Doubles
> -FFA (No objective, its too random)
> -Team objective
> -MLG
>
> Classic halo settings. Weapons on map, no instant respawn, no kill cams, NO SPRINT, faster base movement speed (120-130%)
>
> I would also like to see less aim assist in the game, especially for the sniper, the aim assist is crazy on it, its far too easy to use now, H3 sniper was perfect.
Faster Base Movement speed sounds like a great compromise.
> > Anyone want to pick some problems in this ?
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> I’d like to see some AR/Magnum starts. That would definitely give it a legitimate classic Halo feeling.
AR Can be added but I suppose they would be on the map.
> > Add in light rifle + carbine then we have a deal.
> >
> > also, wtf is with the H4 carbine, 8 shots to kill and 6 shots to melee kill?
> >
> > really 343? really???
>
> Light rifle is too powerful when scoped IMO (4 shot kill) or 1 shot scoped plus 3 unscoped is still a 4 shot kill.
>
> I completely agree with the concept of the thread though.
>
> -Team Slayer
> -Team Doubles
> -FFA (No objective, its too random)
> -Team objective
> -MLG
>
> Classic halo settings. Weapons on map, no instant respawn, no kill cams, NO SPRINT, faster base movement speed (120-130%)
>
> I would also like to see less aim assist in the game, especially for the sniper, the aim assist is crazy on it, its far too easy to use now, H3 sniper was perfect.
Add ranks and this is the only way I will continue to play Halo 4 after the 5 months. If this is added I will call it my late Christmas gift from 343.
100% agree with the original post. Everyone gets what they want.
The lack of ranked playlists was why my brother and I didn’t play Reach nearly as much as Halo 3. We both liked Reach, especially SWAT, but no ranked really sucked. We both love Halo 4 also, minus the many little things that are extremely annoying and EASILY fixable. If there were ranked playlists, we would probably be playing RIGHT NOW. We aren’t 50 rank guys, just love to compete! And those who don’t love to compete and those that believe everyone should get a trophy, win or lose, how does this even matter to you?? It does not, nor does it affect you in any way. You don’t EVER have to play a ranked game in your life and still have your SR rank and all of your armor and everything else in Halo 4.
I have yet to read or hear about any sound logical reasoning as to why anyone would NOT want separate playlists for this. I’ve read so many dumb reasons that don’t make sense, nor do they even affect the person giving these reasons. One thing that can satisfy people who don’t have good ranks is an OPTION to show/hide rank when not in a ranked playlist.
If I were a corporate official, I see $$$ when I see these things. If they were to fix this before Christmas, or at least promise the full ranking system viewable in game and make the promise before Christmas, this would help maximize revenue.
And a side note, why not show the actual K/D RATIO right along with kills and deaths?
I don’t think all competitive playlists need no sprint but there should be maybe a classic Slayer and Classic Objective playlist without sprint. Sprint isn’t an all around negative.
If it makes all the competitive shut up and I get a playlist somewhere on the infinity elsewhere where AAs are set to super powers and the bloody Mantis can actually jog then by all means.
> I don’t think all competitive playlists need no sprint but there should be maybe a classic Slayer and Classic Objective playlist without sprint. Sprint isn’t an all around negative.
No sprint needs to go, the increased movement speed is perfect.
Good post, completely agree. I have already gotten bored of this game, usually log off after an hour or two if I cant get a lobby together for customs. Id like to see mlg in asap, but I also like the idea of competitive slayer, obj, doubles and ffa. Another thing I don’t think you mentioned is radar, which is one of the biggest crutches ever imo and while I know it wont be in mlg i dont think it should be in any competitive playlist period besides ffa.
I really want a visible 1-50 ranking system but at this point ill take anything to get constant competitive games. The other day I played a game against heinz and ace then the very next game I got the privilege to compete against xxsmokinkush420xx and his guest, good times.
> Good post, completely agree. I have already gotten bored of this game, usually log off after an hour or two if I cant get a lobby together for customs. Id like to see mlg in asap, but I also like the idea of competitive slayer, obj, doubles and ffa. Another thing I don’t think you mentioned is radar, which is one of the biggest crutches ever imo and while I know it wont be in mlg i dont think it should be in any competitive playlist period besides ffa.
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> I really want a visible 1-50 ranking system but at this point ill take anything to get constant competitive games. The other day I played a game against heinz and ace then the very next game I got the privilege to compete against xxsmokinkush420xx and his guest, good times.
Lmfao at SmokinKush420XIXIXIXIXIXIXIXIXI
The only thing I’m scared of is that MLG won’t be able to turn off sprint or specialisations, meaning we still don’t get what they want.
Well the current mlg customs have pre-set loadouts that don’t include specializations, so I don’t think that’s an issue. Sprint I haven’t decided what I think of it yet…we know it’s dumb, but if we strip down the game too much it’ll be hard to attract the casual fans, who actually like sprint. Also I feel like the maps that 343 are going to be putting out will be made with sprint in mind, so if we wanted competitive maps without sprint it would be reach all over again where we are playing on 80% forge maps, except this time they’re white instead of grey lol. At this point we may have to sacrifice a bit of the skill gap in order to keep halo alive and on the circuit, doesn’t matter if it’s the most competitive halo ever if there aren’t enough viewers/fans.
