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Through and through a solid Halo game. Betters the previous ones.
Halo 4 *The best Halo IMO*
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I am going to be so jealous when you get Assassin Master armor. I think I have a LONG way to go before I get that. I am lucky if I get 1 assassination per day. haha
For those wondering about the emblems.
For those wondering about the emblems.
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Congrats on unlocking that bro. I know you have been at it a long time. So did you unlock that sick armor?? I want that bad.
Oh some excellent news.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/02/halo-4-getting-competitive-skill-rank-system
The Halo 2 and Halo 3 rank system will indeed be returning for Halo 4. They have been testing this behind the scenes but we will have our own individual visible trueskill rank system for each playlist. I loved that in H2 and H3. So glad its returning for H4.
"Players will receive a different Competitive Skill Rank for each game type, “so, for example, you will have a unique CSR for your Slayer Pro games vs. your CTF games.” The ranks will be on a 1-50 scale and each player’s rank will go up or down based on match outcomes. Competitive Skill Ranks will be supported by all competitive playlists, and 343 notes that “as the playlists will continuously change post-launch, the exact list of playlists that will support CSR will be determined when the system is ready to drop.”
Oh some excellent news.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/11/02/halo-4-getting-competitive-skill-rank-system
The Halo 2 and Halo 3 rank system will indeed be returning for Halo 4. They have been testing this behind the scenes but we will have our own individual visible trueskill rank system for each playlist. I loved that in H2 and H3. So glad its returning for H4.
"Players will receive a different Competitive Skill Rank for each game type, “so, for example, you will have a unique CSR for your Slayer Pro games vs. your CTF games.” The ranks will be on a 1-50 scale and each player’s rank will go up or down based on match outcomes. Competitive Skill Ranks will be supported by all competitive playlists, and 343 notes that “as the playlists will continuously change post-launch, the exact list of playlists that will support CSR will be determined when the system is ready to drop.”
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Dang I have only 33 assassinations. I suck at it. You are a knife stabbing master. haha
Oh some good news. The first Halo 4 map pack comes out around December 11th. 👍
Oh some good news. The first Halo 4 map pack comes out around December 11th. 👍
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lol i guess i just like assassinating people i have 154 assassination medals as of this post 
i unlocked the raider helmet, shoulders, and torso through waypoint and also unlocked the raider avatar helmet so i bought the raider avatar suit, so now i have my avatar and my in game spartan look alike lol
i also purchased the halo 4 season pass (first game i ever purchased a season pass for) and unlocked 2 other helmets and some emblems, cant wait for the new ,aps !!!
i unlocked the raider helmet, shoulders, and torso through waypoint and also unlocked the raider avatar helmet so i bought the raider avatar suit, so now i have my avatar and my in game spartan look alike lol
i also purchased the halo 4 season pass (first game i ever purchased a season pass for) and unlocked 2 other helmets and some emblems, cant wait for the new ,aps !!!
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Haha thats awesome your avatar and H4 character look the same. Yeah I am looking forward to the new maps too. Even though I am nowhere near bored of the current maps. Which is insane since I have been playing for 4 straight weeks and still have not hit the eject button.
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You should get a video of that and last night when you assassinated me in odd ball. haha
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I have been capped out at level 70 since Friday. I heard they were supposed to release specialization codes but I dont have any yet. Anyone else get their codes?
This is about all I can find on the topic. https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postst155922_The-Official-Specializations-Email-Thread.aspx
With that said I am still enjoying the game but any exp I earn is worthless. Looking forward to Spartan Ops Monday tonight.
This is about all I can find on the topic. https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postst155922_The-Official-Specializations-Email-Thread.aspx
With that said I am still enjoying the game but any exp I earn is worthless. Looking forward to Spartan Ops Monday tonight.
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I sent BS Angel a message to see if she could send me the codes. I think I might have the code now via xboxlive PM. But I cant check it from work so I am not sure.
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I finally received my code yesterday and everything works. My wife did not receive a code yet. I guess my friend in Europe will never be able to get a code? Not sure why 343 made some of these specialization codes such a pain in the butt and restricting certain countries makes no sense to me.
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Nope it looks like it will be on hold until January due to the holidays and the new map pack that came out yesterday.
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I hit level 80 last night and had a chance to check out the new Pathfinder specialization. I am going to be devastating with that thing. Not only does it allow you to shoot any hand held turret more accurate, it takes forever to overheat, AND I can walk just as fast as anyone else all while holding the turret!! Its sick! It also works if you are in the mech and if you are in the warthog turret. 
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Here is the info I found the other day about Spartan ops being on hold until January. Along with a bunch of other stuff going on.
http://majornelson.com/2012/12/06/v...m-up-to-launch-the-halo-4-infinity-challenge/
It starts December 17th. Win an amazing Ford F-150 or a spot in a future Halo game.
Full details in the press release below.
Virgin Gaming, Xbox 360 and 343 Industries are joining forces to launch the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge” on Xbox LIVE starting Dec. 17, bringing gamers the biggest and most accessible free-to-enter “Halo” tournament in the world.
Starting today, players can register for the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge” by visiting www.halo4infinitychallenge.com (localized registration sites available on Dec. 12). Launching on Dec. 17, the free-to-enter tournament will track your personal score in War Games and the number of Spartan Ops chapters you complete on global leaderboards, giving players of different preferences and skill levels all a shot at the more than 2,800 prizes. For the War Games leaderboard winner, the grand prize will be a UNSC-themed, V8-powered 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor truck designed by 343 Industries, and for the Spartan Ops winner, the grand prize will be an appearance in a future “Halo” game.
During the qualifier phase (Dec. 17 – Jan. 10), players will need to climb the ranks of the global leaderboards by competing in either the Spartan Ops or War Games leaderboard. After the qualifier phase, players will be tiered into three groups (based on their results on the qualifier phase leaderboards) and will enter the finals phase (Jan. 12 – Jan. 19). In addition, players can also participate in Weekly Challenges found on Halo Waypoint at http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/challenges for a chance to win great prizes.
During the finals, the leaderboards will reset and prizes will be awarded to the top performers in each tier. While terrific prizes are available within all three tiers, the grand prizes will be offered exclusively for those that have battled their way to the top tier.
For tournament and registration information, please visit: www.halo4infinitychallenge.com or http://www.halowaypoint.com/
“HALO 4” CRIMSON MAP PACK
Comprised of three brand new multiplayer maps (Wreckage, Harvest and Shatter), the “Halo 4” Crimson Map Pack will launch on Dec. 10 on Xbox LIVE for 800 MS points (or at no additional charge for those that purchased the “Halo 4” Map Pass or “Halo 4” Limited Edition).
Timed just before the launch of the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge,” the new map pack gives players more reason than ever to stay online and prepare for the upcoming competition by exploring these stunning new battlegrounds.
SPARTAN OPS SEASON CONTINUES IN JANUARY
Clearing the way for the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge” and the “Halo 4” Crimson Map Pack, Spartan Ops will go on a mid-season break starting Dec. 10. During the week of Dec. 10, 343 Industries will re-enter five chapters from the first half of the season into Matchmaking as a “Best of Spartan Ops” compilation. From Dec. 17 – Jan. 14, episodes 1-5 will be re-entered into Matchmaking (one episode per week) to support the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge,” and allow anyone who missed or wants to replay a previous chapter to easily find teammates online. (Check out http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops for more information.)
The second half of Spartan Ops Season One will resume later in January with brand new episodes, chapters, locations and maps. Be sure to tune into the Spike TV 10th Annual Video Game Awards, live on Spike TV, Dec. 7 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT for more information and an exclusive first-look at the continuation of Spartan Ops Season One. The Spike TV Video Game Awards will simulcast on MTV 2, MTV Tr3s, Xbox LIVE, spike.com and gametrailers.com.
http://majornelson.com/2012/12/06/v...m-up-to-launch-the-halo-4-infinity-challenge/
It starts December 17th. Win an amazing Ford F-150 or a spot in a future Halo game.
Full details in the press release below.
Virgin Gaming, Xbox 360 and 343 Industries are joining forces to launch the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge” on Xbox LIVE starting Dec. 17, bringing gamers the biggest and most accessible free-to-enter “Halo” tournament in the world.
Starting today, players can register for the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge” by visiting www.halo4infinitychallenge.com (localized registration sites available on Dec. 12). Launching on Dec. 17, the free-to-enter tournament will track your personal score in War Games and the number of Spartan Ops chapters you complete on global leaderboards, giving players of different preferences and skill levels all a shot at the more than 2,800 prizes. For the War Games leaderboard winner, the grand prize will be a UNSC-themed, V8-powered 2013 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor truck designed by 343 Industries, and for the Spartan Ops winner, the grand prize will be an appearance in a future “Halo” game.
During the qualifier phase (Dec. 17 – Jan. 10), players will need to climb the ranks of the global leaderboards by competing in either the Spartan Ops or War Games leaderboard. After the qualifier phase, players will be tiered into three groups (based on their results on the qualifier phase leaderboards) and will enter the finals phase (Jan. 12 – Jan. 19). In addition, players can also participate in Weekly Challenges found on Halo Waypoint at http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/challenges for a chance to win great prizes.
During the finals, the leaderboards will reset and prizes will be awarded to the top performers in each tier. While terrific prizes are available within all three tiers, the grand prizes will be offered exclusively for those that have battled their way to the top tier.
For tournament and registration information, please visit: www.halo4infinitychallenge.com or http://www.halowaypoint.com/
“HALO 4” CRIMSON MAP PACK
Comprised of three brand new multiplayer maps (Wreckage, Harvest and Shatter), the “Halo 4” Crimson Map Pack will launch on Dec. 10 on Xbox LIVE for 800 MS points (or at no additional charge for those that purchased the “Halo 4” Map Pass or “Halo 4” Limited Edition).
Timed just before the launch of the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge,” the new map pack gives players more reason than ever to stay online and prepare for the upcoming competition by exploring these stunning new battlegrounds.
SPARTAN OPS SEASON CONTINUES IN JANUARY
Clearing the way for the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge” and the “Halo 4” Crimson Map Pack, Spartan Ops will go on a mid-season break starting Dec. 10. During the week of Dec. 10, 343 Industries will re-enter five chapters from the first half of the season into Matchmaking as a “Best of Spartan Ops” compilation. From Dec. 17 – Jan. 14, episodes 1-5 will be re-entered into Matchmaking (one episode per week) to support the “Halo 4 Infinity Challenge,” and allow anyone who missed or wants to replay a previous chapter to easily find teammates online. (Check out http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops for more information.)
The second half of Spartan Ops Season One will resume later in January with brand new episodes, chapters, locations and maps. Be sure to tune into the Spike TV 10th Annual Video Game Awards, live on Spike TV, Dec. 7 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT for more information and an exclusive first-look at the continuation of Spartan Ops Season One. The Spike TV Video Game Awards will simulcast on MTV 2, MTV Tr3s, Xbox LIVE, spike.com and gametrailers.com.
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For those that want to see their trueskill rank like in Halo 2 and Halo 3 click this.
http://www.halotracker.com/#
You do NOT need to login or register. In the center of the page put in your gamertag where it says "Search Gamertag". It also shows leaderboard ranks if you click "Leaderboards" at the top.
If you click "Gametype" it breaks down your true rank PER PLAYLIST.
http://www.halotracker.com/#
You do NOT need to login or register. In the center of the page put in your gamertag where it says "Search Gamertag". It also shows leaderboard ranks if you click "Leaderboards" at the top.
If you click "Gametype" it breaks down your true rank PER PLAYLIST.
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Bloodbath (2-8 players)
My friend and I created a custom map called "Bloodbath". It is in my file share and make sure you also download the Bloodbath variant. This is the very first time I have ever published any of my custom maps to the public in any Halo game. Took about 6-7 hours total between building and testing.
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Its only for 2-8 players and your average life span might be about 10-15 seconds. lol Close quarters, random weapons at spawn, mines, death balls, holes in the floor, and an incineration cannon in the middle above another hole full of mines. Lots of assassinations and death. Very fast paced like an Unreal Tournament map. It also has a final kill cam if the last kill is not a suicide. Ordnance drops are available and create some interresting gameplay since they can spawn on top of the map or fall onto other players. Once in a while you will spawn on a "safe" platform that gives you a few seconds before entering the room. The ceiling and floor sheilds can be destroyed but respawn after about 1 second. You can use those to your advantage to kill other players or to access ordnance drops. Enjoy.
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Corner view
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Top View
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Entrance view
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Top view of mines and mine pit surrounding Incineration cannon
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Incineration cannon above mine pit
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Bottom View
I also have an offroad map that took about 40 hours if anyone is interrested.
My friend and I created a custom map called "Bloodbath". It is in my file share and make sure you also download the Bloodbath variant. This is the very first time I have ever published any of my custom maps to the public in any Halo game. Took about 6-7 hours total between building and testing.
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Its only for 2-8 players and your average life span might be about 10-15 seconds. lol Close quarters, random weapons at spawn, mines, death balls, holes in the floor, and an incineration cannon in the middle above another hole full of mines. Lots of assassinations and death. Very fast paced like an Unreal Tournament map. It also has a final kill cam if the last kill is not a suicide. Ordnance drops are available and create some interresting gameplay since they can spawn on top of the map or fall onto other players. Once in a while you will spawn on a "safe" platform that gives you a few seconds before entering the room. The ceiling and floor sheilds can be destroyed but respawn after about 1 second. You can use those to your advantage to kill other players or to access ordnance drops. Enjoy.
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Corner view
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Top View
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Entrance view
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Top view of mines and mine pit surrounding Incineration cannon
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Incineration cannon above mine pit
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Bottom View
I also have an offroad map that took about 40 hours if anyone is interrested.
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Thanks bro. So far Bloodbath seems to be getting all positive feedback. I might consider publishing my offroad map eventually but it still has quite a bit of testing before I am comfortable publishing it. For now its just a fun map to play on with friends.
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New updates. I am most excited about the "Forge Test" playlist. Its similar to the "Community Playlist" that was in Reach. I am going to try and enter "Bloodbath" into this playlist. Plus the new Spartan Ops missions are coming back. Looking forward to those.
Week of 1/21
Spartan Ops Episode 6: Five new missions and an accompanying new CG cinematic.
"Forge Test" playlist (name not final): A rotational hopper featuring small Forge maps such as Relay. Help us test these maps by providing feedback and reporting bugs that will assist us in getting them ready for Matchmaking!
Specializations: Pioneer and Pathfinder Specializations unlocked for all players.
Week of 1/28
Spartan Ops Episode 7: Five new missions and an accompanying new CG cinematic.
Grifball playlist: A rotational hopper featuring everybody’s favorite virtual sport. Catch the disease!
Specializations: Engineer and Stalker Specializations unlocked for all players.
Week of 2/4
Spartan Ops Episode 8: Five new missions and an accompanying new CG cinematic.
Team Doubles playlist: A rotational hopper for those of you that like action of the 2 vs 2 variety.
Specializations: Rogue and Tracker Specializations unlocked for all players.
Week of 1/21
Spartan Ops Episode 6: Five new missions and an accompanying new CG cinematic.
"Forge Test" playlist (name not final): A rotational hopper featuring small Forge maps such as Relay. Help us test these maps by providing feedback and reporting bugs that will assist us in getting them ready for Matchmaking!
Specializations: Pioneer and Pathfinder Specializations unlocked for all players.
Week of 1/28
Spartan Ops Episode 7: Five new missions and an accompanying new CG cinematic.
Grifball playlist: A rotational hopper featuring everybody’s favorite virtual sport. Catch the disease!
Specializations: Engineer and Stalker Specializations unlocked for all players.
Week of 2/4
Spartan Ops Episode 8: Five new missions and an accompanying new CG cinematic.
Team Doubles playlist: A rotational hopper for those of you that like action of the 2 vs 2 variety.
Specializations: Rogue and Tracker Specializations unlocked for all players.
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Stevo has actually had his new Specializations for about a month. Dboy gave him his code for the specializations. 
But I agree, thats great everyone else that doesnt have them will get them now.
But I agree, thats great everyone else that doesnt have them will get them now.
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Finally finished all the Spartan ops missions in Episode 6.
Yes! 343 listened to one of my requests! Spartan Ops Ep6 Ch5
I loved the Halo 3 co-op campaign and love the Halo 4 co-op campaign. But there were a couple things missing from 4 that I loved about 3.
1. Scarabs (could not battle these in Reach, huge disappointment)
2. English speaking enemies
3. Brutes
Well it looks like my #1 request has been met!!! If you play Spartan Ops this week Episode 6, chapter 5 you know exactly what I am talking about. I was cheering with so much excitement when I seen that thing last night!!! This is called a "Harvester" but it is clearly the H4 version of the Scarab. You know dang well we will be battling that thing eventually just like in H3!! Even if we dont battle one of these I was just so happy to see the appearance in H4 and we could actually enter it!! Thank you 343!
Yes! 343 listened to one of my requests! Spartan Ops Ep6 Ch5
I loved the Halo 3 co-op campaign and love the Halo 4 co-op campaign. But there were a couple things missing from 4 that I loved about 3.
1. Scarabs (could not battle these in Reach, huge disappointment)
2. English speaking enemies
3. Brutes
Well it looks like my #1 request has been met!!! If you play Spartan Ops this week Episode 6, chapter 5 you know exactly what I am talking about. I was cheering with so much excitement when I seen that thing last night!!! This is called a "Harvester" but it is clearly the H4 version of the Scarab. You know dang well we will be battling that thing eventually just like in H3!! Even if we dont battle one of these I was just so happy to see the appearance in H4 and we could actually enter it!! Thank you 343!
