Halo 3 Beta Impressions

ScottyGEE · Post by **ScottyGEE** » Thu May 17, 2007 4:34 am

ExileLord wrote:I've played about five games and I'm really enjoying it so far. I haven't run into any screaming 12 year olds yet. Everyone's been a good sport so far.

I have...He was riding the mongoose the whole match going WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Teamkills were an option for once

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Thu May 17, 2007 4:49 am

During the F&F stage everyone was friendly and a good sport. Now it's basically Halo 2 again, Teabagging screaming and general shit.

ScottyGEE · Post by **ScottyGEE** » Thu May 17, 2007 5:11 am

teabagging is fun

"and improved!"
But thats reserved for my friends.

ExileLord · Post by **ExileLord** » Thu May 17, 2007 12:19 pm

iGeo wrote:During the F&F stage everyone was friendly and a good sport. Now it's basically Halo 2 again, Teabagging screaming and general ****.

Don't be afraid to leave feedback. After every game I leave feedback for the players I like, and if there are complete jackasses, I leave negative feedback.

MasterChief2829 · Post by **MasterChief2829** » Thu May 17, 2007 5:31 pm

ScottyGEE wrote:teabagging is fun "and improved!"
But thats reserved for my friends.

Improved indeed. Crouch on their head and their head will go up in your 'you know where' evertime you crouch up and down. Lmao. It's awesome. Bungie has introduced a new level of TeaBagging..

Darco · Post by **Darco** » Thu May 17, 2007 6:05 pm

A bunch of us from here had a few games today, and they were amazing

Dissolution241 · Post by **Dissolution241** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:26 pm

I've been playing for the last two hours and I can't wait for the full game. If Halo 3 is at least as good as this beta, then Bungie has succeeded in my mind. I wish the Plasma Rifles were a bit stronger, its hard to hit people with them for me, but I like how it actually takes some skill to do the 'noob' combo now.
Oh, and Assault Rifle is kick ass.
Plus, I haven't run in to any annoying people. Everyones been playing good and have been mature.

ScottyGEE · Post by **ScottyGEE** » Thu May 17, 2007 9:59 pm

One thing I learned from that Halomods match today was that Tural liked his shotgun in snowbounds underground lair...
He also enjoyed thrusting the butt of his weapon at my face...

No, don't think that Tural won all the time and is better than me, its just that all his kills were against me for some strange reason

Darco · Post by **Darco** » Thu May 17, 2007 10:06 pm

He also seems to like that sniper. [size=0]that jerk.[/size]

DWells55 · Post by **DWells55** » Thu May 17, 2007 10:16 pm

I like it for the most part other than these problems:
-Melees are still incredibly inconsistent, much like Halo 2
-AR is overpowered at close ranges and underpowered at any other range. Needs less damage, large magazine capacity, and more accuracy.
-BR seems to be a lot more inconsistent in hit registration. Carbine is the way to go as a result.
-Tends to pick really lousy hosts.

ScottyGEE · Post by **ScottyGEE** » Thu May 17, 2007 10:19 pm

Actually what I think is that, while the weapons are all balanced, they are all in a way overpowered, or that the shields are too weak.

I find so many battles between people range from about 2-5 seconds. Sure this game is fast and frantic, but when battles are so quick there is little time for reaction which may lead to frsutration with people. I also know of the inventory items which do indeed balance it out but those items are actually extremley rare.

But I disagree, the Battle rifle is still an excellent weapon and so is the carbine.

DWells55 · Post by **DWells55** » Thu May 17, 2007 10:21 pm

I had perfectly aimed shots not register a lot in the few games I was playing. I guess it could've been lag.

ScottyGEE · Post by **ScottyGEE** » Thu May 17, 2007 10:25 pm

could have been...Or you suck

But I guess there can sometimes be a bit off inaccuracy with the weapon. But the clip size is more than adequate to me.

As for lag, this may be my connection but Bungie has done a wonderful job with reducing lag. I was invited to iGeo's game full of brits who spoke in the charming manor, and only had yellow bar, the only noticable bit is the mancannon.
I also had yellow bar for the Halomods game which was kool and ended up getting many kills. But Australia games are easily the best. No abuse or hating.

Crazy_Colombiano · Post by **Crazy_Colombiano** » Mon May 21, 2007 2:20 pm

i like all the maps especially the snow one
any one know where the halo 3 banshees are located?
i heard in btb

Darco · Post by **Darco** » Mon May 21, 2007 2:23 pm

Next to the warthog in BTB.

AjemsuhgaoII · Post by **AjemsuhgaoII** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:32 pm

Not going to post everything I said in here, just check my thread on Bungie.

Here.

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Thu May 24, 2007 12:30 am

Carbine's my weapon of choice.

ninja modder · Post by **ninja modder** » Thu May 24, 2007 3:56 am

halo 3 beta is teh awesome! Mongooses are teh best EVAR!

But it saddens me that there is no ghost or hog on highgrounds. There was in pics that they released.....*tear*

xbox · Post by **xbox** » Thu May 24, 2007 4:00 am

High ground is an old military base on Earth and the rest are on some other planet, Bungie said you probably wont see a halo in halo 3

Darco · Post by **Darco** » Thu May 24, 2007 9:52 pm

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0KvQw2YQLd0
Found that surfing the bungie forums. Thats pretty cool actually.