Talk:Halo: Spartan Assault

Spartan Assault on PC and Mac?
Is there any information on this game being available for Mac too? Because if it were, that would be awesome. But if not, I may have to get an emulator for my computer. -- Xamikaze330  [Transmit |Files ] 10:53, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330


 * It's a Windows 8 exclusive, so no. And I doubt you can find an emulator for it. — subtank   10:58, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
 * Maybe. One can always give it a try. But if it does fail, I suppose I could just go out and buy a PC computer. Might be time I get one anyway. -- Xamikaze330  [Transmit |Files ] 11:22, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330


 * Based on the initial information I'm seeing, it appears that this game is optimized for phone & tablet play, rather than a straight desktop platform. Pity... I'd hoped that Microshaft had decided to include the PC platform as something more than an afterthought for its continuing Halo lines. I imagine it'll follow the standard Microsoft model & be pretty buggy out of the box... "Microsoft: Releasing products before they're finished, since 1975..." - DJenser (talk) 12:20, 4 June 2013 (EDT)


 * Right on the money. Essentially a GameApp. And rumour has it that it will be available soon via XBLA since it is said to work with the Xbox controller. — subtank   12:31, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
 * It won't work with the controller on release, that'll be added later. This is craZboy557, signing off. 12:52, 4 June 2013 (EDT)


 * For me, it probably won't really matter, since I can content myself with all the Halo games for Xbox 360 plus the two other Halo games - Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 Vista (I know some people made this work with an emulator) - will keep me happy for the most part. But if I do express interest, then I'll try to find a way to be able to play it. But for now, it doesn't really matter. -- Xamikaze330  [Transmit |Files ] 13:17, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330


 * According to Joystiq the game is being released for Windows 8 phone, tablet and PC (which I'm sure it will work just fine on), though if you own all three you'll have to buy it individually for each device. Though at an estimated price of USD$7, that's not a huge issue. The choice of device definitely isn't accidental; it's an attempt to boost sales of Windows 8 devices. I'm not saying artistic choices weren't important, just that this project likely started with a Microsoft exec saying to 343, "You're going to make a Halo game for Windows 8." I'd like to see the game on XBLA (since I own a Windows 7 laptop and iPhone 4 with no immediate plans to upgrade), but in my opinion, we won't be seeing it there until several months after its initial launch, say once the Xbox One is released - aka once anyone who would buy a Windows 8 device just for Spartan Assault has already bought one. --Emblem 1.jpg  Rusty - 112  Admin  comm 19:46, 4 June 2013 (EDT)

Weapons Section
I think we can deduce from the cover that at least two weapons will be in the game: The M6H Magnum Pistol and the M395 DMR. Is there any problem with adding this? -- Xamikaze330  [Transmit |Files ] 11:22, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330
 * Nope :D Sith-venator Wavingstrider  Fett helmet.jpg ( Commlink ) 11:38, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
 * I think someone should double-check this list to verify that these weapons and vehicles will be in the game, as it is obviously not out yet. Confirmation is a must. -- Xamikaze330  [Transmit |Files ] 11:44, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330

I guess "don't jump the gun" would be appropriate here.— subtank   11:55, 4 June 2013 (EDT)

Are you saying we shouldn't post any weapons until 343 says they'll be in? This is craZboy557, signing off. 12:02, 4 June 2013 (EDT)


 * Not exactly. I'm hinting that we should avoid using the trailer as confirmation since stuff featured in trailers are likely to be absent in the final product. Example: Halo trailers since 2001. — subtank   12:06, 4 June 2013 (EDT)


 * So much for jumping the gun. Wow. Anyway, I think it would be okay if we can infer from the trailer what might be in the final product, and if some of it is wrong, some of it can be removed. I think we did something similar for the Halo 4 article. -- Xamikaze330  [Transmit |Files ] 12:15, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330


 * Next scene: ten editors add in info, info gets outdated, calls out for info-fix. Some time later, one editor - unrelated to the ten - comes in and fixes info. Another editor comes in and gives the same warning on "jumping the gun". Repeat scene. Oh joy.— subtank   12:25, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
 * Agreed. QLOL. Are we not learning from our past mistakes? Or we simply too hyped up for a new upcoming game? -- Xamikaze330  [Transmit |Files ] 12:36, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330
 * Holy crap, just saw what you meant by "so much for jumping the gun." Should we delete that? This is craZboy557, signing off. 12:42, 4 June 2013 (EDT)

(reset indent) Too late now. Might as well just follow the flow.— subtank   13:08, 4 June 2013 (EDT)

Halo Wars Graphic Engine?
I don't know if everyone else noticed this, but it seems they are quite possibly recycling the Halo Wars graphics engine for this game. Maybe we should mention this? -- Xamikaze330  [Transmit |Files ] 12:58, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330


 * Source saying that it is using Halo Wars graphics engine please. :) — subtank   13:08, 4 June 2013 (EDT)


 * I know, what I meant to be asking is, are they using the Halo Wars graphics engine for this game? Because it seems like it is. Need confirmation and source. Why does it look the way it does? -- Xamikaze330  [<font color="Blue">Transmit |<font color="Green">Files ] 13:11, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330


 * Doesn't look like it to me I think you're just basing that off the top down view. I took a quick look at it and the models appear to be notably more detailed than Wars. This is craZboy557, signing off. 13:26, 4 June 2013 (EDT)


 * Perhaps. But it does bear a very close similarity to it. I'd still like to know, as I'm sure we all would like to know. It is very cool. -- Xamikaze330  [<font color="Blue">Transmit |<font color="Green">Files ] 13:31, 4 June 2013 (EDT)Xamikaze330


 * They might share the same basic architecture, in the same way that a Volkswagen Beetle shares the same basic structure as a Mercedes AMG 600SL (ie: 4 wheels, an engine, transmission, etc) but the underlying code is probably quite different. Your average top-down game is going to have a POV centered on the player, with all of the action happening around them. Add to that the fact that the weapons' behavior has been thoroughly documented in numerous games & other media & haven't changed all that much between the Wars timeframe & the S.A. timeframe (BRs have Burst fire, Plasma Pistols overcharge, Plasma rifles overheat, Stickies stick, Needlers track & explode, Rockets go boom) & you'll see quite a few similarities. The one area where the differences will be readily apparent is in the fact the the SPARTAN Assault player will be able to pick up & use weapons scattered about the field whereas in Wars, as in most RTS-style games, you're stuck with what you were spawned with & that's it. That in and of itself would require a major upgrade in coding. - DJenser (talk) 16:20, 4 June 2013 (EDT)

navigation bar
can someone put this on the navigation bar? thanks much, --Weeping Angel (talk) 17:29, 4 June 2013 (EDT)
 * I'll take care of it if someone else hasn't already.-- 18:02, 4 June 2013 (EDT)

Sources thingies needed
Could someone please add the little numbers to the sources to videos? It also says jul mdama makes an appearance but so far I haven't even seen Jul. Erickyboo (talk) 14:55, 7 June 2013 (EDT)

Parg Vol?
Do we have a source that says Parg Vol is in Spartan Assault. I've gone through all the sources listed on this site in regards to Spartan Assault, and looked at any media I could find. I cannot find any that mention Parg Vol by name.Toa Freak (talk) 16:06, 7 June 2013 (EDT)


 * Here, in the trailer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxsYQtltOco At 0:36, the mission objective is to find Parg Vol's Phantom, so he's likely an enemy featured in the game. However, I'm not sure for Jul 'Mdama.Imrane-117 (talk) 16:35, 7 June 2013 (EDT)

Jul' Mdama and Parg Vol
I have removed Parg Vol (Erickyboo removed Jul 'Mdama) from the character list as his appearance in the game is not cited. Mdama and Vol will be allowed back on the page only when properly sourced. Also, from now on, please cite all contributions to the article as the upcoming template says, that way we can avoid edit wars.-- 18:55, 7 June 2013 (EDT)

Spartan Assault Operation Videos
I've uploaded all the starting videos of the operations to YouTube.

You can access them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL03mmbhCk4dYmBparQNqfwnvvG2p9hBY5

Sgtfrankieboy (talk) 20:57, 18 July 2013 (EDT)
 * Why there's no dialogue in the videos?? --They&#39;re coming. They&#39;re hungry. (talk) 21:16, 18 July 2013 (EDT)


 * Looks like they are separated from each other. I will re-upload them asap. (Uploaded before playing) Sgtfrankieboy (talk) 21:18, 18 July 2013 (EDT)
 * Re-uploaded them with the Dialog. Sgtfrankieboy (talk) 21:57, 18 July 2013 (EDT)

Is the story told entirely through these videos?--210.56.88.58 23:59, 21 July 2013 (EDT)

Where can we put this in?
I found an advertisement on Stragety Wiki about Halo: Spartan Assuault. The ad lead me here:. Where in the article could we mention the ad? Pokebub (talk) 17:43, 19 July 2013 (EDT)
 * Other games usually have a "Martketing" section, which details the trailers, ads, etc. Spartan Assault currently lacks it, I guess. Look at the other games' pages if you want examples of this section. Imrane-117 (talk) 20:06, 19 July 2013 (EDT)

Fuel rod cannon turret
On mission 18, there are 5 fuel rod cannon turrets, I'm wondering if these are the Fuel rod shade variant seen in Halo 3 or a new turret variant. Col.  Snipes  4  50  12:01, 10 August 2013 (EDT)

Rename the Level articles?
I was wondering if we could simply rename all Spartan Assault's level articles by omitting "Mission #:". For example, rather than "Mission 6: Siege of Faraday", it would be "Siege of Faraday". — subtank   01:26, 20 August 2013 (EDT)


 * I agree, as far as I can tell that wouldn't conflict with any other existing page. Colonel Grade One.png Col.  Snipes  4  50 Colonel Grade One.png 11:12, 20 August 2013 (EDT)

M6 machine pistol variant
We know the M6I is the full-auto variant of the series in black, while the M6J/C is a carbine variant in silver. The "/C" sub-designation obviously denotes being a carbine variant which has a much longer barrel, and given the longer barrel and removable stock it would no doubt be full auto as well (wouldn't be much of a carbine otherwise). Also, given that the "/C" is added to an existing designation, the M6J must exist as a normal, non-carbine variant with a normal barrel. Given that the M6I is also select-fire and can have a stock attached, the carbine designation must only refer to the longer barrel and not the former two features. Since the M6 machine pistol in this (seen here) has a stainless finish, that means it's most likely the M6J. I realize that while it's very likely the M6J, it's not proof, and it could be some new M6 variant like an M6Q or something, but it could be mentioned in the Trivia section or similar, noting that it may be the M6J. Alex T Snow (talk) 03:13, 30 December 2013 (EST)

Quick Question
Did Spartan Assault release retail or download for X360? Pokebub (talk) 02:37, 1 February 2014 (EST)


 * Download only. It's officially an Arcade title.--Emblem 1.jpg  Rusty - 112  Admin  comm 04:52, 1 February 2014 (EST)

List of characters in Halo: Spartan Assault
Given the amount of characters in this game, I reckon that it would be appropriate to create an article listing the characters that appeared in the game rather than giving each and every character its own article. I don't think there would be any foreseeable growth for most of these characters. Most of these characters are similar to those in ONI memorial, playing a relatively minor role in the game. If they have notable information, then it would be given its own article. In this case, most of them do not.— subtank   10:46, 8 March 2014 (EST)
 * Most of those characters are just quoted once and never actually appear in the game, so I agree.-- 11:13, 8 March 2014 (EST)
 * I agree. I wouldn't have even put their names in the list of characters. They're quotes, not characters.--Emblem 1.jpg  Rusty - 112  Admin  comm 16:21, 9 March 2014 (EDT)
 * And done. (Red) Links removed.— subtank   20:43, 9 March 2014 (EDT)
 * Instead of a character list, we could make a "Halo: Spartan Assault/Quotes" page listing the pre-mission quotes where virtually all of these "characters" come from. --<font color="MidnightBlue">Jugus (<font color="Gray">Talk  | <font color="Gray">Contribs ) 23:45, 9 March 2014 (EDT)
 * We could also retain the character pages as redirects to the quote page. --<font color="MidnightBlue">Jugus (<font color="Gray">Talk  | <font color="Gray">Contribs ) 01:15, 10 March 2014 (EDT)