Gaming?

Well the names Humans give them are just nicknames, just because they are the elite force of the covenant at that point doesn't make them less brutish.

Sangheili referred to the people.

Elite and Brute were both human designations.

Those were names given by humans to Covie species, not [exclusively] because of rank and standing in the Covenant hierarchy

Quote from: ((go)^ji)^ra on February 28, 2015, 11:20:01 PM

Those were names given by humans to Covie species, not [exclusively] because of rank and standing in the Covenant hierarchy

Then why did the prophets, and also themselves, refer to those species by those names?

Call it english translation for the viewers.

that  is a good question 

Because weren't the names Elites and Brutes termed by Marines?

Or Apes and Alligators as used by the Headhunters.


But yeah, I love how 343 is actually using the proper names more now in their media.

Everything changed when the Brutes took over.

But seriously, why are the sangheili even there when the jiralhanae are basically better in every way?

Everything changed when the Brutes took over.

But seriously, why are the sangheili even there when the jiralhanae are basically better in every way?

The Jiralhanae are a recent addition to the covenant, religious convention had been preventing their ascention.

Everything changed when the Brutes took over.

But seriously, why are the sangheili even there when the jiralhanae are basically better in every way?

The Writ of Union explicitly states that the Sangheili will be the protectors of the San 'Shyuum and leaders of armies; this wasn't broken for over 3,000 years until Truth planned on taking over. At this point, the Brutes were more helpful to him as they are easier controlled and less likely to question anything, having completely converted from their own religion to the Covenant's when found on Doisac.

Otherwise, the Sangheili sense of Honour had long made them ideal honour guardsmen in the covenant and their eye for strategy ideal leaders, whereas the Jiralhanae rely on brute strength- one example being in the Schsim, when several Jiralhanae cruisers bore down on the Incorruptible and were essentially relying on force rather than tactics to win.

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Quote from: Plotmaster | Fluid Druid on March 01, 2015, 05:34:15 AM

Everything changed when the Brutes took over.

But seriously, why are the sangheili even there when the jiralhanae are basically better in every way?

Elites were smarter and more skill with guns and swords.

The jiralhanae are far from stupid, and can make tactical decisions almost as well in a fight. That's on top of being physically superior. Really, they made the sangheili utterly redundant.

The brutes aren't stupid, but elites were just more clever overall is the reason. That and agility somewhat comes into play when compared to brutes.

Quote from: Incan on March 01, 2015, 05:36:15 AM

Quote from: Plotmaster | Fluid Druid on March 01, 2015, 05:34:15 AM

Everything changed when the Brutes took over.

But seriously, why are the sangheili even there when the jiralhanae are basically better in every way?

Elites were smarter and more skill with guns and swords.

The jiralhanae are far from stupid, and can make tactical decisions almost as well in a fight. That's on top of being physically superior. Really, they made the sangheili utterly redundant.

Except when they're angry- you wouldn't like them when they're angry.

But otherwise, the Writ of Union, combined with all the prophet up to the last heirarchs respecting it meant that it was more of a tradition thing- the Jiralhanae have only been in the Covenant ~400 years as opposed to the Sangheili 3,000. They're the newcomers and most couldn't risk the Sangheili leaving the covenant as they still had a majority of its infrastructure and military night; you see what happens when the Sangheili get kicked out in their rebellion.

Quote from: ShelfBacon on March 01, 2015, 05:23:49 AM

This is the same company that didn't add allied Mgalekgolo and Unggoy in Halo 3 because they thought players would get confused.

I love how they purposely butcher their own games. They do stupid shit like that and they seem to forgot the Arbiter is in the game as well. It's pathetic we have no idea what he was doing outside the times where he's with us all because Bungie are lazy fucks.

I assure you, whatever it was, it was important.

Quote from: ShelfBacon on March 01, 2015, 05:44:46 AM

Quote from: BerzerkCommando on March 01, 2015, 05:42:56 AM

Quote from: ShelfBacon on March 01, 2015, 05:23:49 AM

This is the same company that didn't add allied Mgalekgolo and Unggoy in Halo 3 because they thought players would get confused.

I love how they purposely butcher their own games. They do stupid shit like that and they seem to forgot the Arbiter is in the game as well. It's pathetic we have no idea what he was doing outside the times where he's with us all because Bungie are lazy fucks.

They got rid of multiple campaigns- Arby and chief- in 3 because the fans hated it in H2.

I'm gla 343 is going back down tht road with Locke and Chief in H5.

You mean because a few vocal critics hated it.

The vast majority of players loved it, something 343 figured out.

Pretty much. I mean, there have been a few polls on waypoint tht have shown more people in support of newer gameplay features and the like who just don't say anything out loud, which is why sites like teambeyond basically have a grip on the way the multiplayer goes now.

Still, the a t that arbiter is becoming an essential character to te series makes me happy again. Plus his new armour looks fucking amazing.

I really hope they contract Blur to do the cutscenes for Halo 5.

Quote from: ShelfBacon on March 01, 2015, 05:50:45 AM

Quote from: Soʟoɴoɪᴅ on March 01, 2015, 05:46:28 AM

Quote from: ShelfBacon on March 01, 2015, 05:44:46 AM

Quote from: BerzerkCommando on March 01, 2015, 05:42:56 AM

Quote from: ShelfBacon on March 01, 2015, 05:23:49 AM

This is the same company that didn't add allied Mgalekgolo and Unggoy in Halo 3 because they thought players would get confused.

I love how they purposely butcher their own games. They do stupid shit like that and they seem to forgot the Arbiter is in the game as well. It's pathetic we have no idea what he was doing outside the times where he's with us all because Bungie are lazy fucks.

They got rid of multiple campaigns- Arby and chief- in 3 because the fans hated it in H2.

I'm gla 343 is going back down tht road with Locke and Chief in H5.

You mean because a few vocal critics hated it.

The vast majority of players loved it, something 343 figured out.

Pretty much. I mean, there have been a few polls on waypoint tht have shown more people in support of newer gameplay features and the like who just don't say anything out loud, which is why sites like teambeyond basically have a grip on the way the multiplayer goes now.

Still, the a t that arbiter is becoming an essential character to te series makes me happy again. Plus his new armour looks fucking amazing.

I really hope they contract Blur to do the cutscenes for Halo 5.

I just know this much, they need to fire Certain Affinity.

All of their maps are bland.

I don't know. I liked Highlands and the H2A maps are pretty good, even if te game itself is shit.


But of we just had a server browser half of halos matchmaking problems wouldn't exist anymore.