Halo Reach Beta - General Discussion Thread

[StarStruckStrumpets]

Seeing as the Beta hits us in the UK at 7pm, I'll be playing quite late tonight. In advance, here's my GT. Feel free to add me and kick my ass.

NGA Ultimatum.

With that out of the way, I have to say, Reach is looking quite good. They've improved the graphics so much they practically made a new engine, the amount of polygons per texture has vastly increased, and well, as someone who loves Halo for its laid-back multiplayer (I say that as someone who gets immensly frustrated at MW2, Halo is more fun for me), I'm eagerly awaiting the Beta. It should be a barrel of fun.

 

[Mr.Black]

Do you think it'll be a MW2 beater?

Not in the slightest. It's not multi-platform.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Do you think it'll be a MW2 beater?

Not in the slightest. It's not multi-platform.

True that. A pity too, I'm sure PS3 owners would enjoy it.

I do wonder if it will knock MW2 off the top of XBOX Live though, that'll be an interesting battle to watch.

Played some Halo 3 tonight to prepare... my god I suck at it

 

[VhenRa]

Any idea when the Beta starts exactly?

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Any idea when the Beta starts exactly?

Depends where you are I think.

I've heard from a couple of people and read on the Bungie forums that it's 7pm GMT.

 

[dannipulsa]

7 hours and 40 min until beta i say

 

[Vanguard_Ex]

NOOOO!

I just log on to find my gold membership has expired, sad faic

 

[Rusty Bucket]

The thing I liked about Bumper Jumper was that you could continue to aim as you jumped, not losing that split second where you have to move your thumb.

What's invasion? Is it a game mode?

The problem with Bumper Jumper in Reach is that Armor Abilities are set to X, which means you can't aim while using a jetpack. Not a huge problem, I'll admit, more of a minor inconvenience. Although if Invisibilty isn't on a toggle that could be a complete *****.

I'm really excited for the beta, can't wait to use Armor Lock. The pistol looks amazing as well, just like the one from the first game.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

The thing I liked about Bumper Jumper was that you could continue to aim as you jumped, not losing that split second where you have to move your thumb.

What's invasion? Is it a game mode?

The problem with Bumper Jumper in Reach is that Armor Abilities are set to X, which means you can't aim while using a jetpack. Not a huge problem, I'll admit, more of a minor inconvenience. Although if Invisibilty isn't on a toggle that could be a complete *****.

I'm really excited for the beta, can't wait to use Armor Lock. The pistol looks amazing as well, just like the one from the first game.

I'm not sure about armour lock, the potential for cheapness seems big. Two guys using it, you fire a rocket at them, they both armour lock and survive then open up and double team you.

I imagine it having a kind of 'Last Stand' effect too (i.e. causing you to get more bloody assists than kills)

 

[MiracleOfSound]

The beta is out.

I've been downloading for an hour and it's only 34% complete.

Fuck my internet connection.

 

[happysock]

The beta is out.

I've been downloading for an hour and it's only 34% complete.

Fuck my internet connection.

I wouldn't worry mate their servers are down.

 

[QuickDEMOL1SHER]

I really really really really really really really really REALLY hate college right now. I downloaded it this morning and all I was able to do was screw around with my armor before I had to go to a class and now I won't get to play until after 8 tonight.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

The beta is out.

I've been downloading for an hour and it's only 34% complete.

Fuck my internet connection.

I wouldn't worry mate their servers are down.

Hardly surprising I suppose. Meh, I can play Fallout 3 while it downloads.

 

[Toasty Virus]

Some crazy shits happening with my download.

It keeps jumping up to 99% then not moving

DAMNIT

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Some crazy shits happening with my download.

It keeps jumping up to 99% then not moving

DAMNIT

My download is just taking forever. I think it's the same for everyone.

The Bungie.net forum is looking pretty funny right now as it's full of angry people...

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Wow. Talk about BS.

So I'm downloading for three hours, it gets to 45% so I say 'OK, better give the old 360 a break so it deson't Red Ring on me'.

Unfortunately, Microsoft failed to mention that the beta doesn't work like other downloads, and if you exit it has to start again from scratch.

Now I get to wait another 4 hours.

Great.

 

[Radeonx]

I got it early, and it is incredibly fun.
It's a little different and takes some time to get used to all the single fire weapons, but once you do, it is immensely awesome.

 

[ShockValue]

I had no problem downloading it. However, getting into a game is quite problematic.

 

[Strykz]

Do you think it'll be a MW2 beater?

In popularity or quality?

If the former, no. Doesn't have the mainstream appeal MW has. Neither does it have an exceptionally greedy publisher the freshness the series needs (judge judge judge here).

Edit - Wrong way around...