With Halo 5 freshly released and several spartans already powering through the campaign, we would like to provide you this safe haven to discuss and question the events that took place throughout the story without spoiling it for others. This thread over the next couple of weeks will be the official source of spoiler centered discussion without disrupting those who are behind.

Despite being a safe place to discuss spoilers, we would still ask that you provide a visible description of the section or topic you are about to share, and to then tag the source of your discussion/question with the spoiler tag. There are several layers of spoilers to discuss and some may want to discuss what happened on mission 5 but still have yet to complete the game. Any posts not following this format when duscussing spoiler heavy material will be removed or edited.

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Mission 5

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Can you BELIEVE that thing that you did to fix the thing that he did when she accidentally did that one thing?

Happy discussions, and enjoy the campaign boys and girls!

General: Campaign Special Weapons?

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Not really too spoilery, but has anyone else found specially named weapons hidden throughout the campaign? I don't think they hold any strong significance other than being cool little easter eggs (not as ridiculous as scarab guns). Mission 2 I found a shotgun called "Blaze of Glory" after a little bit of platforming on scaffolding. It had a pilot flame at the tip of the barrel and caused enemies to disintegrate like promethean weapons upon death. The ammo was unique from other shotguns so it was pretty limited. I thought it was cool and was wondering if more special weapons can be found throughout the game.

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Just found another special weapon called Norfang. Not so much hidden this time. Came across it on Mission 5, it's a sniper this time. Different paint job and uses the same special ammo as the shotgun I found earlier. Apparently the ammo used in these guns is hardpoint and it's the same stuff used in promethean weaponry. So basically these "special" weapons are alternate human weaponry using promethean/forerunner technology. Pretty neat stuff.

General: Campaign Special Weapons?

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Not really too spoilery, but has anyone else found specially named weapons hidden throughout the campaign? I don't think they hold any strong significance other than being cool little easter eggs (not as ridiculous as scarab guns). Mission 2 I found a shotgun called "Blaze of Glory" after a little bit of platforming on scaffolding. It had a pilot flame at the tip of the barrel and caused enemies to disintegrate like promethean weapons upon death. The ammo was unique from other shotguns so it was pretty limited. I thought it was cool and was wondering if more special weapons can be found throughout the game.

Edit:
Just found another special weapon called Norfang. Not so much hidden this time. Came across it on Mission 5, it's a sniper this time. Different paint job and uses the same special ammo as the shotgun I found earlier. Apparently the ammo used in these guns is hardpoint and it's the same stuff used in promethean weaponry. So basically these "special" weapons are alternate human weaponry using promethean/forerunner technology. Pretty neat stuff.

So far the Norfang is the only one I've found, it surprised me when I seen it, it's Linda's Sniper Rifle that you see in the cut scenes with Blue Team, I've yet to find any other special weapons but I guess the hunt is on.

General: Campaign Special Weapons?

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Not really too spoilery, but has anyone else found specially named weapons hidden throughout the campaign? I don't think they hold any strong significance other than being cool little easter eggs (not as ridiculous as scarab guns). Mission 2 I found a shotgun called "Blaze of Glory" after a little bit of platforming on scaffolding. It had a pilot flame at the tip of the barrel and caused enemies to disintegrate like promethean weapons upon death. The ammo was unique from other shotguns so it was pretty limited. I thought it was cool and was wondering if more special weapons can be found throughout the game.

Edit:
Just found another special weapon called Norfang. Not so much hidden this time. Came across it on Mission 5, it's a sniper this time. Different paint job and uses the same special ammo as the shotgun I found earlier. Apparently the ammo used in these guns is hardpoint and it's the same stuff used in promethean weaponry. So basically these "special" weapons are alternate human weaponry using promethean/forerunner technology. Pretty neat stuff.

So far the Norfang is the only one I've found, it surprised me when I seen it, it's Linda's Sniper Rifle that you see in the cut scenes with Blue Team, I've yet to find any other special weapons but I guess the hunt is on.

Yeah, I never actually realized it was Lindas until I played co op last night and you start with the sniper. I guess when I picked it up as Locke I literally stole her sniper rifle straight from their own ship.

Rant about game, lots of spoilers.

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Finished the game and immediately thought "Yay, it's Halo 2 all over again!  "


last few levels are where it actually got really fun. Story was pretty good but should have been longer. Those stupid walk around "missions" are lame and shouldn't have been separate levels but instead tacked onto the other ones. Very interested in seeing where it all goes from here and had been following up on the comics to bridge Spartan Ops and H5 to see how it got to the start of the game.

Did like team mates though everything I read about them being smart and helpful is over exaggerated.

Yea, I love Buck and all of Blue Team but both teams are pretty worthless. I may be biased since I've only played/completed it on Heroic so far but for god sake jump down/up to revive me. Also, quit running off cliffs Tonaka.

Skipping a difficult battle in Mission 14.

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Here's an article, with Naked Eli video, showing how to skip the 3 Wardens in Mission 14. I know what I'll be doing on my Lone Wolf run!

Thanks, Mathguy!

Story plot spoilers below, especially the end. Major spoiler.

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For those that read the books I'd like to get some holes filled. 1). I thought Chief was the only spartan 2 left. How is his old team still alive? 2). What's the short version of how Cortana survived and turned evil? Obviously she slipped into a Forerunner computer system to escape the Didact's ship, but what caused her to turn evil if the rampancy was cured?

Skipping a difficult battle in Mission 14.

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Here's an article, with Naked Eli video, showing how to skip the 3 Wardens in Mission 14. I know what I'll be doing on my Lone Wolf run!

Me and a couple friends tried that last night to see how it went for us, it was pretty successful overall, comes in handy which is good, I'm going to wait a while till more short-cuts pop up before I go Lone Wolf.

Thanks, Mathguy!

Story plot spoilers below, especially the end. Major spoiler.

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For those that read the books I'd like to get some holes filled. 1). I thought Chief was the only spartan 2 left. How is his old team still alive? 2). What's the short version of how Cortana survived and turned evil? Obviously she slipped into a Forerunner computer system to escape the Didact's ship, but what caused her to turn evil if the rampancy was cured?

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Hopefully this video might help


As for Cortana...no idea, your guess is as good as mine, well maybe better actually.

Stig edit: Added the spoiler tags to keep it secret.

That jump works well for lone wolf, did that very easily. I want going to lone wolf but between trying to get the game to work co-op and trying to get people in I ended completing 13 missions solo legendary anyway. Might as well finish it considering it's just mission 2 and 3.

i was messing around with the new waypoint and saw something called Spartan companies. its like a guild and I was curious if S1P had already made one. and it seems you can get a custom piece of armor and a free req pack, it seems pretty neat.

Yes, we have a Spartan Company. You are quite welcome to join!

sent a request.

General: Campaign Special Weapons?

(click to show/hide)

Not really too spoilery, but has anyone else found specially named weapons hidden throughout the campaign? I don't think they hold any strong significance other than being cool little easter eggs (not as ridiculous as scarab guns). Mission 2 I found a shotgun called "Blaze of Glory" after a little bit of platforming on scaffolding. It had a pilot flame at the tip of the barrel and caused enemies to disintegrate like promethean weapons upon death. The ammo was unique from other shotguns so it was pretty limited. I thought it was cool and was wondering if more special weapons can be found throughout the game.

Edit:
Just found another special weapon called Norfang. Not so much hidden this time. Came across it on Mission 5, it's a sniper this time. Different paint job and uses the same special ammo as the shotgun I found earlier. Apparently the ammo used in these guns is hardpoint and it's the same stuff used in promethean weaponry. So basically these "special" weapons are alternate human weaponry using promethean/forerunner technology. Pretty neat stuff.

I think that those are called Mythic weapons.  I've found 3 so far.  Mission 1, 2 and I think 4. 
Interesting concept.  I might hit Youtube some night to track them all down to see whats available. 

I finished my first play through last weekend and I have to say ...

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The ending didn't leave me feeling as empty and unfulfilled as some of the impressions I got from the web.  I thought it wrapped up fairly well overall.

As for the overall play of the campaign.  Very good.  The levels felt very similar to Halo Reach, where you had more of an open path from point A-B.  Something I felt was missing from Halo 4. 

Your fire team ... yeah, Noble Team was better.  I can' tell you how many times I died due to a teammate jumping in front of me as I lit off a rocket, fuel rod etc.  And giving them direction wasn't any better.  Direct them to take out a turret they charge ahead and stand in front if it taking fire while trying to take it out.  Not to say they didn't come in handy from time to time.  But I think they caused me to die more often then the enemies did.  Tanaka was the worst culprit in my play through. 

Overall, its a good game so far.  I just don't know how the playability is going to be in the long run.  I have yet to try Warzone, so that may add the enjoyment of the game making it last longer. 

Biggest disappointment:

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This really isn't a spoiler, more of an irritation on my part but ... WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN HALO 4 & 5!!  It use to be each Halo game followed fairly closely to the previous one with little to no real explanation needed between each game.  Then the Halo lore was continued through out the books.  And while the two would intermingle and help clarify things, they weren't really dependent on one another.  Seems like 343 filled the dead zone with a series of books and comics that may of wrapped up a few hanging threads from Halo 4 like.  What happened to the fire team from Spartan Ops and the portions of the key that they received? How did John re join up with Blue team ... things like that.

Like I mentioned, its more of an irritation with me than it is a spoiler. 

/rant

I picked up the comics and some aspects of it were filled in but do agree about the gaping plot. Waiting on graphic novel #4 to see if they cover even more.


And Warzone is a blast, I actually am having fun with Halo multiplayer again!