JsARCLIGHT Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 The stores in my neck of the woods are just not getting this in and I'm debating buying it for the office to play some multiplayer. Does anyone have it yet? Hows the translation and the multiplayer? Quote
bsu legato Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Finally! I never got into HALO, mainly because it was awkward as hell to use those stupid X-box controllers. Too many years of playing FPS on the pc have eroded my ability to play them on the consoles. Quote
Britai 7018 Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 I think it should be pretty good... but the reviews on EBgames.com havent been so hot, supposedly alot of framerate issues or something... I'm not sure, I kinda just skimmed it. Quote
Oihan Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 I don't really see how frame rates should be a problem. Unless you have a less than 700MHz CPU, less ram than the XBox, or have a really shitty video card. :/ Quote
Capt Hungry Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Been reading reviews for it to see how it translates from console. You will need at least a 2Ghz machine for it to run comfortably. But the reveiws have been favorable overall. There is just mention of some repetitiveness to the levels. I am looking forward to being able to finally play this game. Tried it briefly at a state fair last year. The Xbox controller was annoying. Gimme a mouse and an Nostromo N50 Speedpad anyday! B) Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted October 3, 2003 Author Posted October 3, 2003 We should have no issues running the game... my interest is in how it plays. Every review I've read says it is a plain straight up port with no added anything except for multiplayer... which is the only thing that inerests me anyway. On the other note, has anyone seen this thing on shelves yet? The local Best Buy said they would have it in store wednesday and I went in only to be greeted with an empty slot. Quote
ewilen Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Hm, this may be the straw that makes me forget about ever getting an Xbox (I can get a cheap PC for gaming or upgrade my Mac to a G5) and acquire a PS2 for BC and the new Macross game. Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 (edited) Don't get it!! The best part of Halo, the co-op mode did not make it into Halo PC. The single player game is trully useless, if you even consider buying Halo, get it for multiplayer only. <_< Edited October 3, 2003 by Abombz!! Quote
ewilen Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Isn't multiplayer handled by the dedicated server mentioned on this page? http://halo.bungie.net/ (October 2 news) Quote
BoBe-Patt Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 So I take it that Halo is coming out for Mac too? I'm only running a 500 mhz G4, is that enought to run this sucker smoothly? I play diablo 2 all the time on my machine and it runs fine, especially online. I hope it's ok. I can't afford to upgrade to a G5, that would be nice though..... Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 So I take it that Halo is coming out for Mac too? I'm only running a 500 mhz G4, is that enought to run this sucker smoothly? I play diablo 2 all the time on my machine and it runs fine, especially online. I hope it's ok. I can't afford to upgrade to a G5, that would be nice though..... Errr.... I wouldn;t hold my breath. We are lucky to be seeing a PC version of the game. <_< Quote
imode Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 I don't really see how frame rates should be a problem. Unless you have a less than 700MHz CPU, less ram than the XBox, or have a really shitty video card. :/ When you turn up all the bells and whistles it can really lag the system. HALO is still a really nice looking game and has many effects and high quality textures. Doesn't look too complex at first, but then you realize you're seeing real time shadows and reflections of trees and crap in master chief's armor. My framerates drop drastically around indoor environments and I'm running a 2.5athlon barton with 512 mb dual channel ddr and an nvidia ti4600. Multiplayer is awesome though. I used to be pretty good when I played the console version because truthfully, everyone kinda sucked when it came to the controller. But now that everyone's blazing with mouse+keyboard, I'm getting rocked left and right. Fun times! Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 I don't really see how frame rates should be a problem. Unless you have a less than 700MHz CPU, less ram than the XBox, or have a really shitty video card. :/ When you turn up all the bells and whistles it can really lag the system. HALO is still a really nice looking game and has many effects and high quality textures. Doesn't look too complex at first, but then you realize you're seeing real time shadows and reflections of trees and crap in master chief's armor. My framerates drop drastically around indoor environments and I'm running a 2.5athlon barton with 512 mb dual channel ddr and an nvidia ti4600. Multiplayer is awesome though. I used to be pretty good when I played the console version because truthfully, everyone kinda sucked when it came to the controller. But now that everyone's blazing with mouse+keyboard, I'm getting rocked left and right. Fun times! Funny... I always found the controller pretty easy to play, specially because secondary skills like jumping and granade throwing were so easy to reach. Quote
Capt Hungry Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Don't get it!! The best part of Halo, the co-op mode did not make it into Halo PC. The single player game is trully useless, if you even consider buying Halo, get it for multiplayer only. I read that Bungie is considering co-op mode. They chose not to implement it due to the fact that it would have taken far longer to get the game on the shelves. I am hopeful that it will be implemented. I have not played any of the Xbox version 'cept for that time at the fair. I am still looking forward to playing this game. Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Don't get it!! The best part of Halo, the co-op mode did not make it into Halo PC. The single player game is trully useless, if you even consider buying Halo, get it for multiplayer only. I read that Bungie is considering co-op mode. They chose not to implement it due to the fact that it would have taken far longer to get the game on the shelves. I am hopeful that it will be implemented. I have not played any of the Xbox version 'cept for that time at the fair. I am still looking forward to playing this game. It would take longer to finish the game? How? Is it really that hard to implement co-op? Quote
Capt Hungry Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Apparently it seems to be. It would take some rewriting of the existing code to be able to have that function. Not being a programmer, I can't imagine what it takes to write something like that. Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Apparently it seems to be. It would take some rewriting of the existing code to be able to have that function. Not being a programmer, I can't imagine what it takes to write something like that. Maybe they could have ditched the entire single player mode for a co-op mode. SP mode is basically useless. <_< Quote
Capt Hungry Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Apparently it seems to be. It would take some rewriting of the existing code to be able to have that function. Not being a programmer, I can't imagine what it takes to write something like that. Maybe they could have ditched the entire single player mode for a co-op mode. SP mode is basically useless. <_< I can see where you'd feel that way, if you've been through the Xbox version already. I'm still hopeful for a fun SP experience. Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Apparently it seems to be. It would take some rewriting of the existing code to be able to have that function. Not being a programmer, I can't imagine what it takes to write something like that. Maybe they could have ditched the entire single player mode for a co-op mode. SP mode is basically useless. I can see where you'd feel that way, if you've been through the Xbox version already. I'm still hopeful for a fun SP experience. Trust me.... SP is like walking through the same room over and over again. At least when you get the shotgun you will have some fun with the physics. Quote
GobotFool Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 (edited) Saving the cash for doom3 and Halflife 2. Halo, I played it on X-box, very unimpressed. I feel it got so popular cause it brought a PC level game to a console. <_ Edited October 3, 2003 by GobotFool Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Saving the cash for doom3 and Halflife 2. Halo, I played it on X-box, very unimpressed. I feel it got so popular cause it brought a PC level game to a console. Not even that. I think it got popular simply because you could ride vehicles. <_< Quote
Commander McBride Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 I wouldn't hold my breath for a Mac release. Macs are, plain and simple, crap for games. The fact that they're so apt for 3D graphics is their downfall. While they are great for high-detail still renders (as Low-End computers go. I know you may not think 4,000 bucks is low end, but compared to the $20,000 or more SGI rigs real pros use, they're dirt cheap.), they suck horribly when it comes to framerates. Pro 3D PCs are actually the same way. Throw an nVidia Quaddro card in a rig, and it'll be great for pro graphic, but useless for gaming. Plus, they have those horrible keyboards and the one button mice, which all have to be replaced before gaming is possible. THe one thing there is going for a Mac release is that Bungie, Halo's developer, is traditionally a Mac developer. Halo was originally slated to be a Mac release, but MS convinced them to put it on the xBox instead. Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 I wouldn't hold my breath for a Mac release. Macs are, plain and simple, crap for games. The fact that they're so apt for 3D graphics is their downfall. While they are great for high-detail still renders (as Low-End computers go. I know you may not think 4,000 bucks is low end, but compared to the $20,000 or more SGI rigs real pros use, they're dirt cheap.), they suck horribly when it comes to framerates. Pro 3D PCs are actually the same way. Throw an nVidia Quaddro card in a rig, and it'll be great for pro graphic, but useless for gaming. Plus, they have those horrible keyboards and the one button mice, which all have to be replaced before gaming is possible. THe one thing there is going for a Mac release is that Bungie, Halo's developer, is traditionally a Mac developer. Halo was originally slated to be a Mac release, but MS convinced them to put it on the xBox instead. It was also supposed to come out for the PS2 at some point too. Quote
Capt Hungry Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 (edited) (Seems I should have quoted Abombz last post about the shotgun......................) I hope so. Every review that I have read today has said the same thing about the level design. It seems like Bungie couldn't be as imaginative with the level design as they were with the elements of the game. I'll have to see if any of the stores in the DC area have this game yet. It'd be a nice present to myself after I take a Win2K Server exam on Tuesday! Edited October 3, 2003 by Capt Hungry Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted October 3, 2003 Author Posted October 3, 2003 My interest in Halo is mainly the multiplayer mode so I and my fellows in the new office can duke it out in a new game (vietcong and jedi outcast are way old now)... but I'm also interested in the single player game for myself at home when I'm bored (like right now when there is no Half Life 2 or Doom 3). I really want HL2, but I'm hoping Halo keeps me occupied for a few months until it shows up. Quote
Effect Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 (edited) Personally I'm enjoying the single player mode. I wish it was longer though, I just fear it will be to short. I just need to get talk some people into purchasing it on campus to get a lan game going. Edited October 3, 2003 by Effect Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Personally I'm enjoying the single player mode. I could care less what others feel about it. I buy games to enjoy all aspects of it. I wish it was longer though, I just fear it will be to short. I just need to get talk some people into purchasing it on campus to get a lan game going. SP is far from being short. When you think the game is ending.... it starts over again. but I'm also interested in the single player game for myself at home when I'm bored Like I said.... as soon as you get the shotgun you will see the game in a new light. Otherwise, play this SP mode with an open mind and have something to entertain yourself while you are at it. Quote
ewilen Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 I wouldn't hold my breath for a Mac release. Macs are, plain and simple, crap for games. [...] Plus, they have those horrible keyboards and the one button mice, which all have to be replaced before gaming is possible. My impression is that Macs are crap for games because almost nobody writes games for Macs. And that's all. Oni, for example, is great on the Mac, although you do need a two-button input device--for which you can use an ultra-cheap two-button mouse. I got one for free (after rebate) at OfficeMax. No Mac driver for it, so it's a one-button mouse as far as the Finder is concerned, but Oni correctly recognizes the second button. (And probably would recognize the third, scroll wheel, button, but I never use that in Oni.) If you want a fully-usable two-button mouse for the Mac, it's not much more expensive. Another datapoint, American McGee's Alice drags just enough on my home G3/400 to be less-than-fun, but I can tell it would be fine on a G4/733 like I have at work (just haven't tried it). The keyboards all have the basically same keys, so I suspect your reaction is due to unfamiliarity. Regarding multiplayer, quote from the page I linked: one thing that is not included on the retail CD is the app needed to run your own dedicated server. Well, due to popular demand, we've pushed forward the distribution of the pre-release server and it's now available for your hosting pleasure. Read on for important info...Welcome to the pre-release of the Halo PC Dedicated Server! Due to the overwhelming demand and popularity of Halo PC on its initial ship day, we are releasing our dedicated server to the community earlier than planned. Please take a couple of minutes to read this note – it will provide you with important information and save you time. Regarding Mac availablity, same site, dated 9/23/03 More Details on Mac HaloSeptember 23rd, 2003 1:27 PM PDT, by SketchFactor Following up on their earlier interview with Peter Tamte from Destineer Studios (Mac Halo Publisher), our friends at HBO sat down with Westlake Interactive president, Phil Sulak (Mac Halo Developer) to uncover more details of the upcoming port. This new interview digs deeper into the well of information with topics ranging from development hurdles to modding. One question specifically deals with Bungie's "penchant for sprinkling profanities throught their code." Phil's response: "We've found some things in the code that would make a Russian sailor blush." Head over to halo.bungie.org to read the full story! While no release date has been given yet, the Mac port of Halo is moving right along and shouldn't be too far behind it's PC counterpart. Stay tuned to Bungie.net for more info. I don't know what kind of Mac HW will be required/recommended for Halo, but I'm sure we'll have a good idea of how it performs once it's released. Quote
Capt Hungry Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 (edited) I really want HL2, but I'm hoping Halo keeps me occupied for a few months until it shows up. HL2 got pushed back till November. I too am waiting for this one. The first was very cool. Made me yelp and jump out of my chair more than once! damn head crabs.............. <_< Edited October 3, 2003 by Capt Hungry Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 I really want HL2, but I'm hoping Halo keeps me occupied for a few months until it shows up. HL2 got pushed back till November. I too am waiting for this one. The first was very cool. Made me yelp and jump out of my chair more than once! I just hope the recently HL2 code theft hasn't delayed the game ever further. Quote
Capt Hungry Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Really? When did that happen........dunno if I read about that. Quote
Abombz!! Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 Really?When did that happen........dunno if I read about that. http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/halflife...ws_6076314.html apparently someone went through great lengths to steal it. Quote
KingNor Posted October 3, 2003 Posted October 3, 2003 My room mate , Chad, has been playing the demo for about a month now, the multiplayer is insanely fun, i've gotten a chance to play on his machine a few times, there is a new warthog with a missle launcher and now you can use the Banshee in the multiplayer mode, single player is EXACTLY like the original game, but now with mouse and keyboard to make it easyer to move around. my room mate is in the Halo PC stratagy guide, check the acknolegments on the first or second page. Chad "shishka" armstrong. :-D i know people. Quote
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