Yow. Josh Holmes Really Stepped In It
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Sun, 03/31/2013 - 17:12
Yow. Josh Holmes Really Stepped In It
At the GDC panel, he brought up this graphic: 
Some folks are upset about his use of the Spartan in the wheelchair like that, and then about the first two bullet points. He's since come out and apologized for the use of the Spartan in the wheelchair. I think it's obvious that he was trying to promote "accessibility", instead of making fun of anyone with a disability.
Of course, now you're getting mock images like this:
Or this: 
Here's the full presentation, in video: http://uk.gamespot.com/shows/gamespot-live/?event=halo-reborn-gdc-postmortem-20130329
Also, a more level-headed discussion of the postmortem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZateZiwBH4&feature=youtu.be
I want to see the proof that this strategy (narrowing the skill gap) is working. Because all the data I've seen says it's not.
Beyond that, almost everything he said (as long as I could stand watching) showed someone who is very green and naive and who does not know much about running a business.
I saw all of those images over on NeoGAF. Person innocently thinks, cool idea, then shows it off. Oops. There is a relevant topic on Waypoint, by a disabled person I think, that really led to the apology. I certainly wouldn't want the Internet scrutinizing all the presentations I've made over the years. A new kind of Hell.
I see it more of a joke that fell flat, and as someone who has told a joke that has fallen flat before (no, really!), that sucks ass. To me, what's worse is the "postmortem", talking about the flattening of the skill gap, and how everything we've been pointing out, for the most part, was intentional, and in the name of catering to folks that were never going to embrace it.
When you're done with that dick, lend it to me. My wife might appreciate that.
....What in the hell are you talking about?
You first. You started the big dick talk and got me all hungry.
ok..i obviously walked in on this conversation without knocking first.. my fault....hang something on the door knob next time guys.
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As my first look into the Halo group, umm....You guys are a lot closer than we are over at Forza...except maybe Fitzy.
Yeah, also it seems to have been created in response to/after this SNAFU this past weekend.
Am I to assume you don't? It does seem like something is on your mind.
I think it is pretty apparent that the unwashed flood of people is clamoring for changes to things, and 343 (the monitor) is ignoring it all. 'Tis an editorial cartoon.
One would take that interpretation, if they already upgraded their Spartan's armor to reinforce the wrists for super pom pom waving.
If we had 60 frames per second, that might cut down on the pom pom blur you're experiencing.
Not necessarily.
What did you think about Mr. Holmes' presentation (terrible joke aside)?
Thought about a new topic for these but it kinda fits since it was in the same presentation by Holmes.
http://www.shacknews.com/article/78515/halo-4-dropped-stasis-gun-to-make-the-game-less
and some reactions by the folks over at HBO.
http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=1178107
Of course things that are familiar are going to score the most highly, most easily, with the least tuning in an environment where first impressions matter so much. However, some things are really good and it takes a long time to realise that and get to grip with their nuances.
But throughout Halo 4 it seems that 343i have become far too obsessed with this - making everything obvious and easy and instantly gratifying.
Really, it's OK if your funky Promethean weapons aren't used by everyone all the time, or people don't 'get it' as quickly. For those that do discover them that is rewarding for their effort.
For Halo 5, every time they're thinking of shying away from something alien and sci-fi and different and weird, I want them to look at the Plasma Pistol and the Needler and think to themselves:
"These weapons were designed for the original game, over a decade ago, and are now essential parts of Halo for many people with a design that has barely changed in all that time. We didn't even dare change these two weapons for Halo 4. Can we, so many years later, with a brand new team, really not think of anything that is as equally different, as equally iconic, as equally as fun as these weapons?"
Because they're setting really low bars for themselves and their players by just going 'rifle, shotgun, sniper, rocket launcher' again.
For those who don't have a clue about these two individuals. RC MASTER/ULTIMATE RC is well known for his High Speed Halo videos for Campaign. Avateur is just another forum dweller like any of us. Both have been unreasonably negative since Halo 4 came out. Both have been warned about their unreasonably negative opinions by Louis Wu. Their reactions/opinions carry no more or less weight than any opinion of any of us around here. I'd take Dixon's opinion over theirs on any given day (once).
How about now? (Check who is being quoted, if it isn't obvious.)
How about now? (Check who is being quoted, if it isn't obvious.)
Your quotes are all messed up.
In this case, they are not [i]unreasonably[/i] negative.