Official Bitching Thread

[Gamer Relaps3]

Have problems in the game. Or just pissed about glitches post here.

[LickableLemons7]

But...but...it's getting perfect/ near perfect reviews! The only thing I'm bitching about is a review that gives Halo 4 a 9.8/10.

Can't they just round up?!

[theNomad]

Absence of FireFight
Absence of in game campaign terminal videos (need to view them via waypoint)
Absence of needing to find skulls
Absence of UNSC flying vehicles in match making
Absence of 10 campaign levels like previous games (we only have 8)
Unimpressive achievement pictures

Oddly I'm hyped for the game regardless of these issues. But they're still things that would have made the game better for me.

[chizrocker88]

Originally Posted by theNomad

Absence of FireFight
Absence of in game campaign terminal videos (need to view them via waypoint)
Absence of needing to find skulls
Absence of UNSC flying vehicles in match making
Absence of 10 campaign levels like previous games (we only have 8)
Unimpressive achievement pictures

Oddly I'm hyped for the game regardless of these issues. But they're still things that would have made the game better for me.

Couldn't agree more, especially #1. I think Spartan Ops sucks, I'd much rather Firefight be in there in its place.

[chizrocker88]

Perhaps it's because I don't play multiplayer very often, but I don't understand the criteria for matchmaking. So often while playing last night my friends and I (only about SR10 at the time) kept getting paired against players that were over 15-20 levels ahead of us.

Needless to say we'd just get slaughtered since we can't really unlock anything yet.

[Gackt]

Originally Posted by chizrocker88

Perhaps it's because I don't play multiplayer very often, but I don't understand the criteria for matchmaking. So often while playing last night my friends and I (only about SR10 at the time) kept getting paired against players that were over 15-20 levels ahead of us.

Needless to say we'd just get slaughtered since we can't really unlock anything yet.

Game is very unbalanced.

Edit: This isn't related to the above post just wanted to say I very much enjoyed the flying part later in the campaign. Was pretty fun

[Stro6es]

Originally Posted by LickableLemons7

But...but...it's getting perfect/ near perfect reviews! The only thing I'm bitching about is a review that gives Halo 4 a 9.8/10.

Can't they just round up?!

LOL agreed.

[OceanH]

LOL

Well, as a military college candidate (that's military academy to you Americans), I have this sorta OCD and what bothers me is the inconsistency with the military ranks insignia in the campaign storyline.

[The BiggD]

My only complaint is that they didn't give it a perfect score.

I am perfectly content with everything they've done to the game.

[Burnout x360a]

I'm pissed it isn't here yet.

[Blair537]

My only complaint is that they didn't give it a perfect score.

[samjpulley]

Originally Posted by The BiggD

My only complaint is that they didn't give it a perfect score.

I am perfectly content with everything they've done to the game.

Do you really think Halo was a 10/10? I think they made some clear errors, but otherwise did a solid job. I tend to see a 9-9.5 on this one...with the .5 going in for the innovation that is Spartan Ops.

My top bitches;

1) Soundtrack is VERY sub-par for HALO, I miss the theme...wish they had come up with something new or better, or just kept it. They had some moments, but nothing like the brilliance of core series from Martin O'Donnell. No Halo 4 going on my Ipod...

2) Aim Assist. I remember Bungie talking about dialing this in over the course of their games and they said "if done right, the gamer will never know it exists." There have been times where I litterally start tracking a baddie without a hand on the stick for 1/2 second or so. I've gotten headshots in MP from WAY too far away, far too often, without even trying...and I am NOT some Halo God (my bodys can be found all over the Halo Maps). I want to hit or miss on my skill...so HALO 4 lacked in that regards.

3) Campaign. Short, and story was just too weak. I wanted to experience Requiem, but most of the campaign is either in some bland tower or not on the planet. I got more enjoyment from the Terminal videos and Spartan Ops than the campaign...yes only 50% of the audience truly cares about campaign...but FFS, they really fell short of making the campaign what it could be. Each of the previous HALOs connected with a portion of the universe (Halo Ring, Covenant, Saving Earth/all life).

4) Poor Character Development. I wanted to kill the Infinity Captain, but they nerfed his removal, that could have been fun to see him get it...and I found Cortana to be annoying and more just eye candy than actually someone I cared about. I felt no connection to this game, and never really felt like I saved anything...just got a free ride home and kicked the cab drivers ass in the end. Or so we think....

[tripleb2k]

Originally Posted by LickableLemons7

But...but...it's getting perfect/ near perfect reviews! The only thing I'm bitching about is a review that gives Halo 4 a 9.8/10.

Can't they just round up?!

GTA4 and Metal Gear Solid 4 got perfect 10's. Now people think they were overrated and far from perfect. Dropping 0.2 off the score will somehow change peoples perspectives and stop that bitching about being a perfect 10//10.

[Snowed]

Actually it's probably because MS didn't pay enough for a 10. Only idiots think the games journalism industry isn't bought and paid for by publishers. You need obscure internet sites for real review (like this one).

[Hishoa]

great, so it appears there's an XP Daily Limit like there was in Halo: Reach.




Also, about there being no theater in Campaign..

Originally Posted by BurstingBox478

This information is now official, therefore not leaked. Also, I believe the embargo is up.

Fitting Cutscene

Changing of the Guard

The main aim of this thread is not only to increase user awareness of the issue at hand, but to also point out to 343i that one of the most interesting community organizations is under threat from falling into the great abyss completely.

343i, if you don't know, has taken the unprecedented step of removing any Campaign or Spartan Ops based theater mode, a mainstay feature in Bungie games, from Halo 4.

Alright, although this has been known for some time, it was officially confirmed today that Campaign Theater is out. Although there are also more features that aren't in regarding Campaign which I currently can't talk about, the main issue here has already been identified.

Loss of one of the sacred rings...

A lack of Campaign Theater is one of the biggest setbacks to any Halo, in history. It throws the game back to pre-Halo 3. How a 5 year old game can have better features than Halo 4 is beyond me.

-No more Campaign Screenshots
-No more exploring the Campaign in theater mode
-3rd Person View gone
-Speed Running is dead (I will explain why later)

Gone. Think about it.

Are you questioning my decision?

Have you guys ever heard of High Speed Halo? You know, the community organization that has been frequently posting speed runs on Waypoint's front page for the past few months.

Well, their admin, NOKYARD, has this to say about the crisis at hand.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost...postcount=9016

Note: This has been edited to fit the character limit.

Read the whole thread:
http://highspeedhalo.net/?page_id=38...rward-to-here/

I shall relay your decision, to the council...

-High Speed Halo is one of the most beloved Halo community organizations.

-Unless Waypoint and the rest of the Halo community pressure 343i into putting Theater back into the Campaign, we WILL see the demise of High Speed Halo.

-Please share your thoughts and/or support.

Thirdly.. they did away with Assault, Juggernaut, AND race. WTF, who didn't love race? I would argue that that was the most played gametype in custom games, and easily the most downloaded gametype from the file browser! I still don't know why they couldn't bring back VIP either -- that gametype holds fond memories for many from the Halo 3 days.

[Burnout x360a]

Originally Posted by Hishoa

great, so it appears there's an XP Daily Limit like there was in Halo: Reach.

Doesn't bother me personally as I never even came close to the limit but again that's me opinion.

[Tsaako]

I'm pissed that your sig is too big.

Ok serious, I got nothing to bitch about, yet. Game isn't even released, was this just dibs in hopes of you nailing yourself a stickied topic?

[MyRifleIsBroken]

Originally Posted by Tsaako

I'm pissed that your sig is too big.

Ok serious, I got nothing to bitch about, yet. Game isn't even released, was this just dibs in hopes of you nailing yourself a stickied topic?

Agreed his sig is god damn huge, i usually don't have anything to bitch about and if i do my xbox live party will all enjoy me moaning like a 5 year old. Lolz

[Burnout x360a]

Originally Posted by Tsaako

I'm pissed that your sig is too big.

I know right, I mean come on lol.

[The BiggD]

Originally Posted by Tsaako

I'm pissed that your sig is too big.

Ok serious, I got nothing to bitch about, yet. Game isn't even released, was this just dibs in hopes of you nailing yourself a stickied topic?

It probably was.

[xXmyxxmastaXx]

no theater in campaign and spops

[Hishoa]

Originally Posted by xXmyxxmastaXx

no theater in campaign and spops

Now that's a damn shame. I also heard that it's 1-person only unlike Halo 3's.

[Rzm117]

Haven´t played the game but NO THEATER in campaign is disappointing.

That will be about it I guess

[DarkReign2021]

Originally Posted by The BiggD

It probably was.

What's the big deal about stickied topics? I have two of them on this site and I wasn't even trying to get them. I don't feel like I've developed super powers or a super human sense of smell or anything like that. Lol

Umm... Things to bitch about... They should've cut out multiplayer and made the Campaign a 50-hour adventure? Yeah! We'll go with that! Fuck Multiplayer, Forge, and Theatre mode! Lol.

Outside of achievements, Campaign and Spartan-Ops will be the only modes I touch, so I honestly can't complain too much. As long as it's fun and it feeds me a wealth of new information on the Halo universe that's all I care about. And I want more novels! 1 more from Greg and Bear each isn't enough. They need another trilogy, but I feel like they're backing themselves into a wall with the series. They need to be careful or we'll start ending up with a bunch of useless side-stories like The Cole Protocol.

[The BiggD]

Originally Posted by DarkReign2021

What's the big deal about stickied topics? I have two of them on this site and I wasn't even trying to get them. I don't feel like I've developed super powers or a super human sense of smell or anything like that. Lol

Umm... Things to bitch about... They should've cut out multiplayer and made the Campaign a 50-hour adventure? Yeah! We'll go with that! Fuck Multiplayer, Forge, and Theatre mode! Lol.

Outside of achievements, Campaign and Spartan-Ops will be the only modes I touch, so I honestly can't complain too much. As long as it's fun and it feeds me a wealth of new information on the Halo universe that's all I care about. And I want more novels! 1 more from Greg and Bear each isn't enough. They need another trilogy, but I feel like they're backing themselves into a wall with the series. They need to be careful or we'll start ending up with a bunch of useless side-stories like The Cole Protocol.

There is none! I just think the OP could have waited until the game was released to make an actual Bitching Thread instead of making one pre-launch - where everyone would bitch about what they've seen, and not actually experience yet.

50 hour Campaign!? Count me in! I agree with you on the novels. I want Nylund back

[Bokor1985]

My compliant is the ending was good but where's the EPIC halo ending :-(

[Gackt]

Originally Posted by Bokor1985

My compliant is the ending was good but where's the EPIC halo ending :-(

I don't recall there ever being an epic ending to any of the Halo games lol.

[Gman2]

This playlist is currently unavailable. Please try another playlist.

Anyone else has this? Can't join any multiplayer game.

Edit: Works now, just reset my game.

One thing is the death crys, they're not very loud/non-existent.

[oozero]

seriously mod's, please do some merging! 3 fucking pages of active threads! Thats cool if you want to delete my thread asking for a merge, but you will keep open a thread about " waiting in line for halo! "

It makes it a real hassle to find the right thread im looking for b/c I have to go 2 pages back to find something that is active today!

That is my only complaint

[Gackt]

Originally Posted by oozero

seriously mod's, please do some merging! 3 fucking pages of active threads! Thats cool if you want to delete my thread asking for a merge, but you will keep open a thread about " waiting in line for halo! "

It makes it a real hassle to find the right thread im looking for b/c I have to go 2 pages back to find something that is active today!

That is my only complaint

Must be rough to click to go a whole page back...