Oh So Laggy Posted August 17, 2013 Yeah coz by my calculations, M$ are a little late with its release, or was there something that I missed? Quote Share this post Link to post
Clutch Rider Posted August 17, 2013 By the end of this month we should know what games will be free in september. Hopefully H3 is one of them! Quote Share this post Link to post
Oh So Laggy Posted August 17, 2013 By the end of this month we should know what games will be free in september. Hopefully H3 is one of them! Seems like the term "Hope" has become synonymous with Halo. Regardless, looking forward to the population spike. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
JohrDinh Posted August 17, 2013 After Global Championship I'd assume. Wouldn't want all of H4s population switching to H3 instead of playing in the tournament. Quote Share this post Link to post
Moa Posted August 17, 2013 Yeah coz by my calculations, M$ are a little late with its release, or was there something that I missed? It will be one of the free games before December. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Oh So Laggy Posted August 17, 2013 After Global Championship I'd assume. Wouldn't want all of H4s population switching to H3 instead of playing in the tournament. Makes sense. Quote Share this post Link to post
Ghostapple Posted August 17, 2013 So much progress has been turned around these months, and its just so sad. we could've had broken AGL viewers record at Atlanta if it wasn't scheduled so close together. And if the Halo 4 GC was 4v4s we would be well on our way. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
JBish17 Posted August 17, 2013 So much progress has been turned around these months, and its just so sad. we could've had broken AGL viewers record at Atlanta if it wasn't scheduled so close together. And if the Halo 4 GC was 4v4s we would be well on our way. So true man, we've just thrown all our hard work away. Looks like we may have to wait until H5 for events that are actually worth watching because there won't be any pros left until then Quote Share this post Link to post
TheFunkyChickn Posted August 17, 2013 You can watch me get owned by randoms... That's exciting, right? Quote Share this post Link to post
SloppyBottom Posted August 17, 2013 You know what they should really make free? H3 DLC and reach DLC. Then add requirements for matchmaking. That would make me really happy. As a halo fan I already have a copy of each halo game so this all really means nothing to me, but if they could improve the matchmaking with more variety in map selection, that would be sick. Quote Share this post Link to post
aPK Posted August 17, 2013 You know what they should really make free? H3 DLC and reach DLC. IIRC, Microsoft has disallowed developers from making DLC free if there are achievements specific to the DLC. Quote Share this post Link to post
Oh So Laggy Posted August 17, 2013 You know what they should really make free? H3 DLC and reach DLC. Then add requirements for matchmaking. That would make me really happy. As a halo fan I already have a copy of each halo game so this all really means nothing to me, but if they could improve the matchmaking with more variety in map selection, that would be sick. I own them all as well, just want other people to own it too so that you can play something other than Social Slayer without waiting a decade to find players. Quote Share this post Link to post
Oh So Laggy Posted August 17, 2013 IIRC, Microsoft has disallowed developers from making DLC free if there are achievements specific to the DLC. Why? Quote Share this post Link to post
Moa Posted August 17, 2013 IIRC, Microsoft has disallowed developers from making DLC free if there are achievements specific to the DLC. Gears of War 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
aPK Posted August 17, 2013 Why? $ Gears of War 1 Rock Band 3 & Blitz Hmm. Either the policy was implemented after those games were released OR the policy only applies to games by Microsoft Studios. Quote Share this post Link to post
Sitri Posted August 17, 2013 $ Hmm. Either the policy was implemented after those games were released OR the policy only applies to games by Microsoft Studios. Could you get the Legendary achievements on Cold Storage? Gears released before Halo 3, and RB3 released after Reach. Quote Share this post Link to post
Ryaanski Posted August 17, 2013 Could you get the Legendary achievements on Cold Storage? Gears released before Halo 3, and RB3 released after Reach. No. The Heroic map pack for H3 is free and has no achievements. Cold Storage was a Bungie Day giveaway, not part of the Legendary map pack. All other H3 map packs are heavily discounted now but not free. Quote Share this post Link to post
Legend Posted August 18, 2013 Whenever 343 decides to consolidate the playlists. Quote Share this post Link to post
Sam Posted August 18, 2013 Whenever 343 decides to consolidate the playlists. I'd rather they put their effort into making H4 better (NS gametype please) than putting effort into a game that peaks 2-3k on an average day. As much as I would prefer to play H3 over H4, the search times in H3 put me off. Quote Share this post Link to post
SloppyBottom Posted August 18, 2013 IIRC, Microsoft has disallowed developers from making DLC free if there are achievements specific to the DLC. Is this or is this not a Microsoft run initiative of making things free? If so it's really up to them isn't it? If you make the rule you can certainly unmake it, if it is indeed a rule. Quote Share this post Link to post
Ling Ling Posted August 18, 2013 $ Hmm. Either the policy was implemented after those games were released OR the policy only applies to games by Microsoft Studios. That was a passive-aggressive attempt by Microsoft to force companies to conform to a standard "fee" DLC system, most likely due to a fallout with Valve over content vs. price for TF2 and L4D. The policy itself can likely be lifted for older DLC, especially since Games with Gold have Gamerscore with them. Quote Share this post Link to post