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8 total messages Started by Metal Guru Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:39
Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
#697173
Author: Metal Guru
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:39
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https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-5-forge-bundle/9nblggh4v0fr

Multiplayer only me thinks, it's on the Windows Store and I never liked this franchise to boot but some of you might.

Ho-ho-ho!
Re: Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
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Author: Trimble Bracegirdle
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:17
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Hmmm ? a HALO for the PC !
BUT Windows 10 only & Multiplayer only.

The review for the PC Port are poor.
Microsoft's HALO policy re. the PC - Windows 
has always baffled me .
10 ish years back we had HALO 1st one trying to get us to adopt VISTA 
- IMO its pretty good .
But HALO II 2007 is judged poor for PC,
The incredibly narrow FOV  is exhausting to play.
Both of these years after the original XBOX releases.

Since then nothing until this rather meagre HALO 5 morsel.

Whatever you think of HALO it would sell well on PC & odd M/S 
does not release full games.
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")  mouse (Spag. Bol. Needs Good Cheese)
Re: Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
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Author: Trimble Bracegirdle
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:43
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We can play 'with it' but not really play it.
Toms Guide sais;

"Halo 5: Forge is a free Windows 10 app that lets you build your own levels 
for Microsoft's popular first-person shooter,
as well as host up to 16-player matches on any of your custom arenas. 
Windows 10 Store.
The 36GB download is totally free, though you will need to update to Windows 
10 Anniversary Edition to get it.
This special PC version of Halo 5 is primarily designed to give you access 
to the game's robust Forge level editor,
which lets you create anything from tight deathmatch arenas to Halo-style 
racing and sports games — now with the convenience of a keyboard and mouse."
(\__/)
(='.'=)
(")_(")  mouse (rapid Loss of Interest here)
Re: Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
#697176
Author: Metal Guru
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:20
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On Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 9:43:23 PM UTC-5, Trimble Bracegirdle wrote:
> We can play 'with it' but not really play it.
> Toms Guide sais;
> 
> "Halo 5: Forge is a free Windows 10 app that lets you build your own levels 
> for Microsoft's popular first-person shooter,
> as well as host up to 16-player matches on any of your custom arenas. 
> Windows 10 Store.
> The 36GB download is totally free, though you will need to update to Windows 
> 10 Anniversary Edition to get it.
> This special PC version of Halo 5 is primarily designed to give you access 
> to the game's robust Forge level editor,
> which lets you create anything from tight deathmatch arenas to Halo-style 
> racing and sports games — now with the convenience of a keyboard and mouse."
> (\__/)
> (='.'=)
> (")_(")  mouse (rapid Loss of Interest here)

Yeah I had zero interest to begin with, it's now plunged into the negatives just like the temperature back here in the US today BRRRRRrrrrrrrrr....
Re: Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
#697177
Author: Spalls Hurgenson
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 14:12
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On Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:39:29 -0800 (PST), Metal Guru
<themet...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
>https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-5-forge-bundle/9nblggh4v0fr

Requirements: Windows 10

Thanks for the heads up, but the cost is too high for me.
Re: Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
#697178
Author: Metal Guru
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:40
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On Thursday, December 15 Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
> Metal Guru wrote:
> 
> > Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
> >https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-5-forge-bundle/9nblggh4v0fr
> 
> Requirements: Windows 10
> 
> Thanks for the heads up, but the cost is too high for me.

That and the Windows Store, as deadly a combination as you'll ever see - thanks but no thanks. And the game has no single player campaign, which would be the only reason I would even consider getting it.

Bah, humbug.
Re: Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
#697179
Author: Trimble Bracegirdle
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:08
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Actually I'm not even sure we can play a proper Multiplayer game 
with this HALO 5 package.
I just provides the ingredients to build stuff.
Not including a fully working MP game to start with.
(\__/)
(='.'=) 
(")_(") mouse (Steak n Potatoes n One Spout)
Re: Halo 5: Forge Bundle FREE
#697180
Author: Metal Guru
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:51
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On Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 5:08:42 PM UTC-5, Trimble Bracegirdle wrote:
> Actually I'm not even sure we can play a proper Multiplayer game 
> with this HALO 5 package.
> I just provides the ingredients to build stuff.
> Not including a fully working MP game to start with.

Yeah I don't think they are providing any ready made maps to start with but over time there will probably be plenty of user created maps that you could play on if you like that kinda thing. I sure don't. And the fact that lots of people are unable to get this thing to download and install properly is yet another nail in the coffin as far as I'm concerned.
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