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Post by wittyscorpion on Oct 30, 2012 15:51:11 GMT -5
UPDATE: game settings for the tournament www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/48#event_127_game-types-and-settings---- An MLG tournament will be held this weekend for Halo 4, right before the game is officially released. All teams will go in blind so it will be interesting to see how players compete while at the same time "de-noobify" :-) Official web site: www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/halo-4-casters-and-additional-details-for-pre-release-tournament-at-fall-championshipTournament format: double elimination The Broadcast and Casters The three-day online broadcast will be cast by legendary Halo Pro Kyle “Elamite†Elam and Halo coach and personality Andy “Bravo†Dudynsky. Fans can watch the competition LIVE at www.majorleaguegaming.com via a dedicated Halo 4 stream beginning Friday, November 2 at 5pm CST. The Broadcast Schedule Friday, November 2 – 5:00pm – Midnight CST (Broadcast): First Look Game Analysis - Bravo, Elamite and pro players will provide an in-depth first look at the game including a Pro analysis of new weapons, gametypes, maps, and features. Interviews – Bravo and Elamite interview top competitors and personalities attending MLG Dallas to get their first thoughts on the new game, and to divulge how they prepared for the tournament. Scrimmages - Top teams will face off as they warm-up and formulate strategies for the first time in Halo 4. The broadcast will showcase Pro Scrimmages, Show-Matches, and Exhibition. Saturday, November 3 – 10:00am – 10:00pm CST (Broadcast): non-stop tournament play 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Winners Round 1 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Losers Round 1 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Winners Round 2 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Losers Round 2 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM Losers Round 3 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Winners Round 3 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Losers Round 4 8:30 PM – 9:15 PM Winners Round 4 9:15 PM – 10:00 PM Losers Round 5 Sunday, November 4 – 10:00am – 7:00pm CST (Broadcast): non-stop tournament play 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Losers Round 6 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Winners Round 5 / Losers Round 7 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Winners Round 5 / Losers Round 8 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Winners Round 6 / Losers Round 9 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Winners Round 6 / Losers Round 10 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM Winners Round 7 / Losers Round 11 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Winners Round 7 / Losers Round 12 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Winners Final / Losers Round 13 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Losers Final 4:45 PM – 7:00 PM Final |
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Post by eLantern on Oct 30, 2012 16:35:03 GMT -5
All teams will go in blind... There's already been a lot of discussion on this within MLG forums and other pro gamer sites. There's a belief that because of the Halo 4 leaks some never before heard of teams and lower level teams will end up making some noise at the tournament or upset a team that probably shouldn't get upset simply because they were able to garner prior experience, knowledge, as well as develop strategies for the tournament. Now, I don't think anybody is suggesting that it will mean the difference between a lower level or complete unknown team being able to win the tournament outright, but they're raising this issue as something noteworthy because there have been marketing ideas of labeling this tournament as a true indication of being able to finally determine who is the best of the best; who are the best players and what is the best team when all players are on equal ground. It'll still be awesome to watch though... I'm looking forward to catching the videos (I hope they will be uploaded to YouTube) when I get back from my National Guard duties over the weekend. Also, did you know that IGN is going to be streaming live multiplier sessions on Thursday, November 1 from noon to 2PM Pacific. www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/29/ign-live-presents-halo-4 |
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Post by wittyscorpion on Oct 30, 2012 16:42:20 GMT -5
All teams will go in blind... There's already been a lot of discussion on this within MLG forums and other pro gamer sites. There's a belief that because of the Halo 4 leaks some never before heard of teams and lower level teams will end up making some noise at the tournament or upset a team that probably shouldn't get upset simply because they were able to garner prior experience, knowledge, as well as develop strategies for the tournament. Now, I don't think anybody is suggesting that it will mean the difference between a lower level or complete unknown team being able to win the tournament outright, but they're raising this issue as something noteworthy because there have been marketing ideas of labeling this tournament as a true indication of being able to finally determine who is the best of the best; who are the best players and what is the best team when all players are on equal ground. It'll still be awesome to watch though... I'm looking forward to catching the videos (I hope they will be uploaded to YouTube) when I get back from my National Guard duties over the weekend. Also, did you know that IGN is going to be streaming live multiplier sessions on Thursday, November 1 from noon to 2PM Pacific. www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/29/ign-live-presents-halo-4Good to know about the Thursday streaming on IGN, thanks :-) |
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Post by wittyscorpion on Oct 31, 2012 13:05:08 GMT -5
343i will also have live streaming today at 11:30 PST:
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Post by eLantern on Oct 31, 2012 14:23:15 GMT -5
343i will also have live streaming today at 11:30 PST: Just started watching... do you of anyone who is recording this stream so that it can get uploaded to YouTube later? |
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Post by wittyscorpion on Oct 31, 2012 15:26:16 GMT -5
Replay is up: , skip to 4:30 mark.
I am sure some YouTuber will put this on YouTube, golden opportunity to get lots of views.
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Post by eLantern on Oct 31, 2012 15:48:39 GMT -5
Replay is up: , skip to 4:30 mark. Thank you. |
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 1, 2012 0:40:58 GMT -5
Well, machinima is coming out to play in this live-streaming-before-launch game as well, and they are doing it 24/7 from today to launch: www.youtube.com/MachinimaLive |
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Post by eLantern on Nov 1, 2012 12:26:51 GMT -5
Gamespot also did a live stream with T-Squared. It recently wrapped up, but I'm pretty sure they will upload a replay of the stream later.
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 1, 2012 18:53:08 GMT -5
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Post by eLantern on Nov 2, 2012 11:26:03 GMT -5
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Post by eLantern on Nov 2, 2012 13:32:37 GMT -5
By the way Witty, have you begun to think about what will be your favorite custom loadout or your go-to loadout?
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 2, 2012 15:06:30 GMT -5
By the way Witty, have you begun to think about what will be your favorite custom loadout or your go-to loadout? Don't really know what's good yet, but I do have some general ideas to try out. Weapon wise: plan to have one BR/carbine + secondary loadout, one DMR/LR loadout + secondary loadout, and a two primary loadout with AR + BR/Carbine/DMR/LR. Armor abilities (AA): plan to try out all, but my guess is that thruster pack, promethean vision, and hardlight shield are going to be my top 3 choices. Support upgrade (SU) / Tactical Package (TP): need to experiment with them first. Some loadout ideas: 1) "Tank" (toughness): AA = Hardlight Shield, TP = Shielding, SU = Stability 2) "Ninja" (stealth): AA = Active Camo, TP = Stealth, SU = Awareness 3) "Spy" (information): AA = Promethean Vision, TP = AA efficiency, SU = Sensor 4) "Flash" (speed): AA = Thruster Pack, TP = Mobility, SU = Dexterity 5) "Demolition master" (explosives): AA = Auto Sentry, TP = Grenadier (or Resupply, but I suspect it won't be as useful, since most players tend to use their grenades before deaths), SU = Explosives 6) "Weapon master" (2 primary weapons): AA = *, TP = Firepower, SU = Dexterity 7) "Vehicle master" (for Big Team games), AA = *, TP = Wheelman, SU= Gunner 8) "Ordinance master" (infinity slayer only): AA = *, TP = Requisition, SU = Ordinance Priority |
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Post by eLantern on Nov 2, 2012 16:24:13 GMT -5
Loadout 1 - My more aggressive default class for most gametypes Primary: Designated Markman Rifle (DMR) Secondary: Magnum Grenade: Plasma / Frag AA: Jet Pack TP: Shielding / AA Efficiency / Resupply / Mobility SP: Dexterity / Explosives / Sensor / Stealth Loadout 2 - My passive (infantry) BTB class Primary: Light Rifle (LR) Secondary: Plasma Pistol Grenade: Plasma AA: Active Camo / Regeneration Field / Jet Pack TP: AA Efficiency / Shielding / Mobility SP: Awareness Loadout 3 - My aggressive CQC class Primary: Assault Rifle (AR) / Storm Rifle / Suppressor Secondary: Magnum Grenade: Plasma / Frag AA: Jet Pack / Hardlight Shield TP: Mobility / Resupply / Shielding / AA Efficiency SP: Stealth / Dexterity / Sensor Loadout 4 - My aggressive (vehicular) BTB class Primary: Designated Markman Rifle (DMR) Secondary: Plasma Pistol Grenade: Plasma AA: Auto Sentry / Jet Pack / Promethean Vision / Hardlight Shield TP: Wheelman SP: Gunner Loadout 5 - My more passive default class for most gametypes Primary: Battle Rifle (BR) Secondary: Bolt Shot Grenade: Pulse AA: Jet Pack TP: AA Efficiency / Shielding / Resupply / Mobility SP: Dexterity / Explosives / Sensor / Stealth The funny thing is, I think I'm going to get real good use out of the Jet Pack in Halo 4, where as I rarely if ever used the Jet Pack in Halo Reach. The reasoning is mostly due to having the crouch button defaulted to the "B" button... I'm a huge user of the crouch jump to make the higher jumps, but that requires the crouch button to be defaulted to the Left Thumbstick (LS) which it has been for all the previous Halo games. Now, since it won't be easily accessible I think the Jet Pack AA will give me that extra height and it will be easily accessible with Halo 4's default control scheme. BTW, what is the Stealth Tactical Package? I haven't seen anything on a Stealth TP. REF. www.343industries.org/forum/topic/13436-halo-4-loadouts-detailed-weapons-armour-abilities-upgrades/
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 2, 2012 16:54:51 GMT -5
I am referring to the armor mod from "Wetwork" specialization. It has been confusing me as well, due to the inconsistency of its description (and the lack of) on various information outlet. |
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Post by eLantern on Nov 2, 2012 17:28:50 GMT -5
I am referring to the armor mod from "Wetwork" specialization. It has been confusing me as well, due to the inconsistency of its description (and the lack of) on various information outlet. I thought perhaps that was just another description for it, but didn't want to assume. |
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Post by wittyscorpion on Nov 3, 2012 0:04:39 GMT -5
Just watched some exhibition matches on MLG Dallas stream. You are absolutely right, Jet Pack looks extremely useful. It provides a player with a lot of freedom movement wise, that's very powerful.
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Post by eLantern on Nov 4, 2012 20:29:45 GMT -5
got to watch the finals in the losers bracket and the championship match-up... pretty sweet stuff.
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