• Halo: Forward Unto Dawn Episode 2
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[video=youtube;K56gSEJ6IGc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K56gSEJ6IGc[/video]
I didn't know that he UNSC had such a hard on for Rome
I want to watch these but I'm afraid it might contain Halo 4 campaign spoilers.
[QUOTE=darkgodmaste;38006911]I want to watch these but I'm afraid it might contain Halo 4 campaign spoilers.[/QUOTE] This series is just the back story for one of the characters. It takes place 15 years before Halo 4.
[QUOTE=SpartanXC9;38006935]This series is just the back story for one of the characters. It takes place 15 years before Halo 4.[/QUOTE] Excellent.
Besides it would be idiotic if they put spoilers for a game that isnt out yet :v:
[QUOTE=Thom12255;38006904]I didn't know that he UNSC had such a hard on for Rome[/QUOTE] All universities have a hard on for Rome. Just to varying degrees. [editline]12th October 2012[/editline] Also there's gonna be kithes in the next one :3
[img]http://i.imgur.com/7jpGr.png[/img] Is this Frank O' Connor?
I really hope these get better, so far it's pretty "eh". They got nice props and stuff, but the story is kinda... I don't even know how to put it. Lasky is the guy I'm supposed to be rooting for, right? Well the entire first episode was about him fucking up. Not a good start for a character imo. Now he snaps in front of his drill sergeant, but when he asks to be given command he gets it? So because he can't follow orders, he gets to make them now. Almost every scene is kinda weird, I think the series would work a lot better as simple eye candy: "Here are some ODSTs, and here they are fighting. Enjoy!" Like the 2 action parts of that 3-part Halo3 thing? I don't remember what it was called, "Arms Race"? I'll still watch it though, these things are probably as close as we'll ever get to a Halo movie. So yeah, good things: costumes, props, environments/matte paintings, the small Cortana parts in the beginnings, and Dima is pretty.
I like the series but I wish it was more comparable to say Band Of Brothers, The Pacific and Generation Kill (Three of the best war movies and TV shows and they're very accurate, if you haven't seen them I highly recommend them.) then this weird high school drama stuff.
The storytelling is average at best, and I don't think the director himself knew what the fuck he's trying to tell us with these characters. We are supposed to think Lasky as the guy we are supposed to relate to yet he has been only fucking up and being a complete retard so far. Another thing that really irks me is that they are supposed to become ODST, which according to the lore are supposed to be green berets on steroids, yet we have only seen some sad excuse of reservists on excercise. Even the finnish military truck drivers go throught harder training than these blokes. [editline]12th October 2012[/editline] oh, and forced "my brother was in army and he's DEEEEEEEEEEAAAAD ;_; military sucks" drama
Well, next week's episode should have some nice battle scenes, I've been waiting for some live-action Covenant ever since I heard of the (sadly canceled) Halo movie.
This heavily reminds me of Starship Troopers Like even the fight scene in here in the cafeteria reminds me of the part in Starship troopers where Rico his done getting is tattoo and he gets into a fight with one of the Federations Air Marshall's I forgot his name edit: And also I think it's just fine that they are sort of building the story first before we get to the fight scenes I mean yeah who wouldn't want to see some ODST'S and some Coveant's duking it out but What do you just want the entire series to be a huge firefight with no explanation for the characters or anything like that?
[QUOTE=smeismastger;38008261]The storytelling is average at best, and I don't think the director himself knew what the fuck he's trying to tell us with these characters. We are supposed to think Lasky as the guy we are supposed to relate to yet he has been only fucking up and being a complete retard so far. Another thing that really irks me is that they are supposed to become ODST, which according to the lore are supposed to be green berets on steroids, yet we have only seen some sad excuse of reservists on excercise. Even the finnish military truck drivers go throught harder training than these blokes. [editline]12th October 2012[/editline] oh, and forced "my brother was in army and he's DEEEEEEEEEEAAAAD ;_; military sucks" drama[/QUOTE] Wait, THESE kids are suppose to be ODST? I thought they were just kids of high ranking officers going to a fancy officer school, like Westpoint or something. This isn't even close to how ODST were displayed in the books. They were fucking bad asses. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRMUYpH7bQk&hd=1[/url][/media]
I might be being a little naive here, but this has a very Freddie Wong feel to it :v:
That would suck taking off your helmet and getting pegged in the head with one of those... paint balls?
[QUOTE=smeismastger;38008261]Another thing that really irks me is that they are supposed to become ODST [/QUOTE] I'm pretty sure they aren't ODSTs, just his brother is. Granted I didnt get to watch this whole episode yet, so I'm not sure if it says otherwise.
They're not training to be ODST's, why would an ODST be the captain of the UNSC Infinity 15 years from then? Besides, cadets don't get to be ODST's, only the best of the battle hardened get that opportunity.
[QUOTE=Skyward;38011038]I'm pretty sure they aren't ODSTs, just his brother is. Granted I didnt get to watch this whole episode yet, so I'm not sure if it says otherwise.[/QUOTE] That high-ranking bitch said that the Lasky's brother made the highest scores 'n' shit in the same academy, also they made it pretty clear that they are going to become ODST when they were obsessing over the ancient strategies, with striking behind the lines. Plus ODST marks here and there. [editline]12th October 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=Delta616;38011063]They're not training to be ODST's, why would an ODST be the captain of the UNSC Infinity 15 years from then? Besides, cadets don't get to be ODST's, only the best of the battle hardened get that opportunity.[/QUOTE] Everyone watch out, our little halo fanboy is here to foam about his favourite videogame. Watch the video again or get new eyes.
[QUOTE=smeismastger;38011088]That high-ranking bitch said that the Lasky's brother made the highest scores 'n' shit in the same academy, also they made it pretty clear that they are going to become ODST when they were obsessing over the ancient strategies, with striking behind the lines. Plus ODST marks here and there.[/QUOTE] Academy record for a military academy = every cadet there will be an ODST? What? They are training to be the standard solider, not ODST's. It was never obsessed either, they were learning basic military tactics that are even taught today. The point of that lesson was sacrifice for victory.
[QUOTE=geogzm;38010502]I might be being a little naive here, but this has a very Freddie Wong feel to it :v:[/QUOTE] dunno, freddiew action is usually pretty clear, "these guys are here, these are here, they are shooting in this direction, they are going here, etc etc", the forest here was quite the mess. Cut, cut, shaky cam, cut cut. Oh god I'm looking way too much into this. [QUOTE=nomad1;38010917]That would suck taking off your helmet and getting pegged in the head with one of those... paint balls?[/QUOTE] That was dumb as well. "Let's make a combat exercise where the teams are always aware of the enemy position based on their helmets!"
[QUOTE=Delta616;38011131]Academy record for a military academy = every cadet there will be an ODST? What? They are training to be the standard solider, not ODST's. It was never obsessed either, they were learning basic military tactics that are even taught today. The point of that lesson was sacrifice for victory.[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i47.tinypic.com/1e3slk.png[/IMG]
[QUOTE=smeismastger;38011088]Watch the video again or get new eyes[/QUOTE] Perhaps if you provided a valid counter point to validate your point, instead of stupidity like that. People would have respect for your opinion whether you're right or wrong.
[QUOTE=Wolverunder;38009453]Wait, THESE kids are suppose to be ODST? I thought they were just kids of high ranking officers going to a fancy officer school, like Westpoint or something. [/QUOTE] They're not ODSTs, they're exactly what your first assumption was. [editline]12th October 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=nomad1;38010917]That would suck taking off your helmet and getting pegged in the head with one of those... paint balls?[/QUOTE] TTR rounds, paintballs of the future, when shot by them your muscles all lock up, its supposed to be really painful. Dont question the science behind that, Halo science isnt supposed to make sense its just supposed to be cool.
[QUOTE=smeismastger;38011152][IMG]http://i47.tinypic.com/1e3slk.png[/IMG][/QUOTE] Congrats, you circled the picture of their squad patch. I'm not saying any of them won't be ODST's The only thing we know is Lasky won't be. I am saying this is basic training. Stop being a dick for no reason.
[QUOTE=Delta616;38011181]Congrats, you circled the picture of their squad patch. I'm not saying any of them won't be ODST's The only thing we know is Lasky won't be. I am saying this is basic training. Stop being a dick for no reason.[/QUOTE] You do realize ODST's have different patches too? And I am a dick? Who's having a personal grudge and rating my posts boxes everywhere? :v:
[QUOTE=smeismastger;38011245]Who's having a personal grudge and rating my posts boxes everywhere? :v:[/QUOTE] What? Since when is using the rating system mean I have personal grudge? I harbor no ill will to people on the internet. It's the internet. [QUOTE=smeismastger;38011088] And I am a dick?[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=smeismastger;38011088]Everyone watch out, our little halo fanboy is here to foam about his favourite videogame. Watch the video again or get new eyes.[/QUOTE] The facts are whether you like it or not is this is basic academy training, not ODST training. Some of these cadets may become ODST's in the future, who knows. Being an ass about it isn't going to change the facts. And for the record Halo is not my favorite video game.
[QUOTE=Delta616;38011277]What? Since when is using the rating system mean I have personal grudge? [B]I harbor no ill will to people on the internet.[/B] It's the internet.[/QUOTE] [URL="http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1216258&p=37968111&viewfull=1#post37968111"]Hahahahaha you are so full of shit[/URL]
Moving on i'm looking forward to Episode 3, looks like shit's gonna get real.
[QUOTE=smeismastger;38011245]rating my posts boxes everywhere? :v:[/QUOTE] Pot calling kettle black. And dont pull the "but hes doing it to me so I do it back" thats a pathetic excuse.
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