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Community => General Discussion => Topic started by: JDog on December 27, 2007, 07:12:52 PM

Title: Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 27, 2007, 07:12:52 PM
Which game do you guys think is better? I for one like them both a lot. But I'm going to have to say Call of Duty 4, its more relistic(spelled wrong, too lazy to think).
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 27, 2007, 07:14:50 PM
When a man is too lazy to think, there is something wrong.

Anywho, Fire Emblem ftw.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 27, 2007, 07:16:38 PM
Wow, that whole post was totally not on topic at all, this is in general discussion, please talk about the two options I have put in the title. ::)
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 27, 2007, 07:25:00 PM
You may have explicitly gave us two options, but let's face it; there are thousands, if not millions, of options out there.

Yeah, okay, that's a weak argument.  Just let me feel like I belong! D:

Also, if you're only going to have a sense of humor when you say something, then kindly be quiet when I make (sometimes lame) attempts at jokes.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 27, 2007, 07:31:38 PM
Well, when one has posted a topic in general discussion, maybe you should post something that, oh i don't know, maybe is ON TOPIC?
anyways, yea, call of duty 4 is so much more better than halo 3. The thing about halo 3 is though that it has awesome graphics, new features, and an amazing story lines. But I still must say Call of Duty 4 is much more awesome.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: darkphantomime on December 27, 2007, 07:34:51 PM
Didn't you just get both? Isn't it a bit odd that you're making a general assumption before you've had a chance to really have time with either?

Oh well, I don't really care for games now anyway. There are just way too many FPS's on the market, and way too many MMO's as well.

I miss the days where we didn't have to SQUINT to play a fun game (they need to release an add-on for wii so we can have DS games in full size).
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 27, 2007, 07:37:20 PM
Yea, I just got them. But I am more than half way completed with Call of Duty. and I have played my friends version of Halo if you don't remember me saying that somewhere around here. But yea, I'm not too far in my halo file yet, but thats only cause I've played like 10 hours of Call of Duty 4 today. lol
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 27, 2007, 07:42:11 PM
How is CoD 4 better than Halo 3, though?  And where's the "but" statement?  "The thing about Halo 3 is though that is has awesome graphics, new features, and an amazing story lines," but what?  What's keeping Halo from being better than Call of Duty?  Reasons, man, reasons!

Also, JQ has a point.  How can you give a fair judgment if you just got both games and didn't play both of them equally (in terms of completing the game) yet?  It's like skimming through the table of contents in a Harry Potter book and immediately saying you don't like it.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 27, 2007, 08:07:27 PM
I think I stated that in my first sentence, its more realistic, I like those kind of games better. its usually easier to follow.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: DW on December 27, 2007, 10:07:30 PM
QuoteWhen a man is too lazy to think, there is something wrong.

I would like to compare that to a politician, but I don't feel like figuring out which one it is.

Jdog, you're assuming that most of us here have a PS3 AND a 360, AND both of the games. We aren't all spoiled only children.

Honestly, I would have to go with CoD, as every CoD game I've played has outstripped Halo by far. This is simply because Halo has very primitve FPS gameplay, and it's incredibly cheap how overpowered you are. CoD actually makes it useful to be strategical instead of going in guns blazing like in Halo. And if you can't tell, I'm more of a strategical guy than a button masher.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 27, 2007, 10:10:25 PM
Or have principals and/or dentists for parents.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: DW on December 27, 2007, 10:55:51 PM
Also, the Halo storyline didn't really appeal to me that much. It seemed like another 'only one can save the world' kind of deal. That kind of annoys me for some reason. I don't mind when it's 'only one group' or 'only one plan' because that require teamwork. However, just being an overpowered juggernaut doesn't appeal to me.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Gamefreak on December 28, 2007, 06:53:15 AM
Quote from: Shikamaru_Nara on December 27, 2007, 10:07:30 PM
QuoteWhen a man is too lazy to think, there is something wrong.

I would like to compare that to a politician, but I don't feel like figuring out which one it is.

Jdog, you're assuming that most of us here have a PS3 AND a 360, AND both of the games. We aren't all spoiled only children.

Honestly, I would have to go with CoD, as every CoD game I've played has outstripped Halo by far. This is simply because Halo has very primitve FPS gameplay, and it's incredibly cheap how overpowered you are. CoD actually makes it useful to be strategical instead of going in guns blazing like in Halo. And if you can't tell, I'm more of a strategical guy than a button masher.

It almost feels like that first half of the post was directed at me..... ;)

Anyways, I'm not much of an FPS fan.  And when I do play them, I usually only play them on the PC because I like the controls.

That said though, I cannot comprehend what makes Halo such a great series.  It's the same formula for every shooting game.  Shoot x.  X can equal:

A) Aliens
B) Zombies
C)Nazis
B)Terrorists

Yes, I know that Halo has a good story, but I doubt that's why it's one of the most popular games in existence.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 28, 2007, 08:48:30 AM
Quote from: Shikamaru_Nara on December 27, 2007, 10:07:30 PM

Jdog, you're assuming that most of us here have a PS3 AND a 360, AND both of the games. We aren't all spoiled only children.
Never have I once assumed that. geez, I just made a topic like everyone else.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Fishalicious on December 28, 2007, 08:56:47 AM
Yes, but most of us don't have those games/systems.

... I personally prefer CoD4, though, for the same reasons as Shika. I can't stand just shooting things... I need a nice, unique storyline or at least some strategy.

I also dislike Halo and can stand CoD, so... ;3
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Rev Rabies on December 28, 2007, 09:12:58 AM
Quote from: Captain Price on December 27, 2007, 07:16:38 PM
Wow, that whole post was totally not on topic at all, this is in general discussion, please talk about the two options I have put in the title. ::)

you know, there are very few 360 owners here, so i suggest calming down

I'd have to put my vote for Halo 3, mainly because when i played COD4, there was a gun shooting me when it wasn't pointed anywhere near me.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Gamefreak on December 28, 2007, 09:20:52 AM
So you dislike CoD 4 because of that?  

In my opinion, that's rather sad.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 28, 2007, 09:21:51 AM
Quote from: Captain Price on December 28, 2007, 08:48:30 AM
Quote from: Shikamaru_Nara on December 27, 2007, 10:07:30 PM

Jdog, you're assuming that most of us here have a PS3 AND a 360, AND both of the games. We aren't all spoiled only children.
Never have I once assumed that. geez, I just made a topic like everyone else.
Maybe not consciously, but still, you could've been aware of the fact that not everyone was going to have one of the two or both games and therefore not be able to compare the two.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Rev Rabies on December 28, 2007, 09:26:17 AM
Quote from: Gamefreak on December 28, 2007, 09:20:52 AM
So you dislike CoD 4 because of that?  

In my opinion, that's rather sad.

It's not just that, the combat system isnt even that great, i just don't like it when the guns in a shooter are glitchy
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 28, 2007, 07:53:17 PM
yea, and did you ever noticed in COD4 that when you look around, you can't see the guy you have, I looked around to where my guy shoulda been sitting, I was like, huh, there is no guy there. well thats odd.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Keaton on December 28, 2007, 08:01:14 PM
Oh, I missed another "Gangbang JDog and bash his every word" topic?  That sounds like so much fun.  (Yep, that's sarcasm)


Seriously, though, didn't your parents teach you all that it's not fun to mock mentally deficient people?
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 28, 2007, 08:03:19 PM
::) didn't your parents ever teach you to stay on topic.

anyways. Quick question: Is there away to save campaign mode on two players? I did that, and for some random reason, it did not save and me and magamrfire had to start all over.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Keaton on December 28, 2007, 08:09:32 PM
First of all, Magmarfire and I.

Second of all, That sounds like a glitch in your game.  I suggest trying again. :P
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 28, 2007, 08:09:55 PM
The reason might not be as random as you think.  It could have been human error.  Are you sure you followed the proper saving procedure?
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 28, 2007, 08:12:01 PM
I don't think there was a saving process. I think its one of those auto save games, but idk why it didn't.
And JB, if you got nothing better to say, don't say it. I DON'T CARE ABOUT MY GRAMMER ONLINE FOR THE LAST TIME!
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Keaton on December 28, 2007, 08:15:14 PM
Quote from: Captain Price on December 28, 2007, 08:12:01 PMI DON'T CARE ABOUT MY GRAMMER ONLINE FOR THE LAST TIME!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!

God, I hope for your sake that that was intentional.

If not, then JQ is going to have a field day...
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 28, 2007, 08:15:21 PM
One, make sure you have to manually save the game.

Two, you have no reason to yell at Tacheon.  He was just making a small correction (albeit a correction he shouldn't have to make).  He wasn't rude about it, so yelling at him for it was not an appropriate response.  The appropriate response would've been, "Oh, that's right.  Thank you for pointing that out to me, JB.  I'll keep it in mind from now on."
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 28, 2007, 08:17:28 PM
Sorry, lost my cool for a second there.
anywho, when I wen't to the start menu, the odd thing was, there was only a leave game, resume from last save point or whatever, and settings. I wen't into settings, no save feature. I find that odd that there wasn't a save feature.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Keaton on December 28, 2007, 08:18:56 PM
That is odd.  I suggest checking again to make sure it wasn't just human error at work, then I'd ask around and check other people's games to check to see if it's an actual thing.  Know what I meenz?
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 28, 2007, 08:19:06 PM
You know, even if you had lost your cool, you still had plenty of time to look over that post and decide to edit it before posting.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Keaton on December 28, 2007, 08:21:20 PM
Okay now, let's try to avoid an actual fight, here.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: kamakaziplumber on December 28, 2007, 08:21:33 PM
>.> Well I have both.

I gotta go with CoD4. I mean... idk, the campaign is simply stunning. Like... I wouldn't know what to compare it to, honestly, but Halo 3 did not have that. My only problem with CoD4 is that I haven't really played online yet. I did play a little today, but only like one game, then I lagged out. <.< My internet connection has been terrible as of late.

That being said, Halo 3 is still pretty great. I spend ALL of Wednesday playing it. Like, all. And I never got bored. However, this was online only, with friends. (Personally, I hate playing online without at least one friend.) To me, any game you can spend all day straight playing is a great game, but it was mostly for the laughs. And laugh we did.

In the end, I choose Battlefield 2142.  ::)  I mean, CoD4. It's just a quality game, much better than Halo 3, more innovative, etc. etc. CoD is really a great series in general, I was in no way surprised that CoD4 turned out so good. Just wish I could get into online a bit more...

>.> BF2142 is really great though. REALLY great. Everyone ever should have it. And play it. Online. With me. Everyone.

Also FE8, I was playing that yesterday, but don't let HNS see that I agree with him because he'll get mad at me...
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 28, 2007, 08:23:47 PM
How about I get mad that you think I'm that pathetically immature?
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: kamakaziplumber on December 28, 2007, 08:26:32 PM
How about I was just kidding?

Also, if you're only going to have a sense of humor when you say something, then kindly be quiet when I make (sometimes lame) attempts at jokes.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 28, 2007, 08:28:21 PM
KP, here's the thing about you:  you don't make things sound like a joke.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 28, 2007, 08:29:04 PM
I think KP just burned HNS with his own thing. lol
back on topic.
Well, I sadly haven't played either online yet, on acount that I can't get the online connection to work yet.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 28, 2007, 08:30:11 PM
It would be a burn if KP could learn how to show when he's only joking around.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: JDog on December 28, 2007, 08:31:58 PM
Not to be rude or anything, but you do the same thing. ::) and as well as I. so yea, none of us are in the possition to talk about not being able to show jokes.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 28, 2007, 08:33:57 PM
I have some joking ability, and I'm usually good at showing when I'm joking.  KP has some joking ability, but he's not so good at showing when he's joking (here's a hint:  wink).  You, on the other hand, just down right suck at joking.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: kamakaziplumber on December 28, 2007, 08:39:18 PM
I don't think you're "good" at showing when you're joking, I think it's just that everyone but you takes things a jokes unless proven serious. You, on the other hand, choose to interpret everything as hostile towards you. So maybe you should start seeing things as jokes, first, and then maybe there wouldn't be any problems.

Also, both games are essentially worthless without online play. CoD4's campaign is great, but short, and Halo 3 is just bleh. Get online ASAP, or you'll find yourself without a reason to like either pretty soon.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: darkphantomime on December 28, 2007, 08:41:47 PM
Nice effort at trying to get back on topic.

NOW BOTH OF YOU, STOP NOW! (That is, unless you haven't stopped already)

Anymore of that, thread goes lock-y.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Hi no Seijin on December 28, 2007, 08:44:25 PM
KP, if that was true, I would be mad at Commodore and Tacheon more often.  So you know what the difference is?  It's obvious when they're joking around with me.  You, not so much.

[Read what I said VERY carefully...]
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: DW on December 28, 2007, 10:52:42 PM
Really guys, cut it out. You're arguing that he didn't insult you. Somebody be the bigger person and just stop it.
Title: Re:Halo 3 or Call of Duty 4?
Post by: Gamefreak on December 29, 2007, 06:32:49 AM
I'll stop it.

Topic locked.

Seriously, this one went way to far.