Can You Complete Halo Wars Without Losing a Unit?

[@roykennedy]

In my opinion, Halo Wars is the perfect example of a side game done right because it does nothing but add to the Halo universe and offer a new look at the series. It's not a perfect game by any means, but its a good thing for the series as a whole

[@CrazyDutchguys]

Agreed. It maybe wasnt the best RTS by a longshot, but the story was great and memorable. It felt very Halo

[@robertharris6092]

Well. It does bring into question how the spartans have shields since spartans never got shields for years after this game takes place.

[@roykennedy]

@@robertharris6092 if I had to answer its probably just a gameplay thing

[@AhegaoComics]

​@Robert Harris Basically it was done for gameplay, but instead of admitting that 343i years down the road said Halsey gave Red Team (and Omega) experimental shielding units, but for some reason none of the other spartans got it until 2552.

[@ryatt9365]

​@@AhegaoComics Oh brother. There goes 343 having no regard for canon again. 🤦🏽‍♂️ Did they not once think how that completely screws the importance of the Mark V platform and the whole aspect of the Spartans collecting Covenant equipment during the war to reverse engineer for decades? Suppose not. Now the UNSC had effective rechargable shield units merely 5 years into the war and didn't touch that tech again for 20 years. So dumb. Y'all can get off my nuts about Reach too. Not only am I talking about this specific instance of screwing with canon, but it's one spin off game vs a decade of screwing with existing canon and new shit that was just awful. Bungie changed more with Reach than I'm comfortable with, but 343 is way worse when it comes to that.

[@ScrubbaNubNub]

18:37 Halo Wars DE modder here! That spirit of fire logo is a placeholder icon for any unit, upgrade, or structure that does not have an icon assigned to it. This elite here is special in that its the specific elite ‘object’ that usually makes up the duo of elites within the infected elite squads (basically, this elite isn’t actually in a squad). This is also why it doesn’t have a proper unit circle unlike other units. Edit: This is also why it has the covenant healthbar; normally flood squads use the unsc healthbar.

[@maxonee13]

Oh! Thanks for the info. I saw the same thing with an infected Brute on Cleansing

[@Palehorse2112-my2ep]

Huh neat

[@AuriofTheHooligans]

SCRUBB IT'S YOU!!

[@Luckysquirrel1256]

Since you maybe have dug into the files, do you know if the healing aura actually changes depending on units in the circle?

[@ScrubbaNubNub]

@@Luckysquirrel1256 while i don’t believe its listed in the files (probably is in the source code though), it does indeed heal slower with each additional target. every unit also has a changable rate that they can be healed at

[@maxonee13]

HALO WARS 2 DEATHLESS IS IN THE WORKS! I am floored by the support on this video. I’ll be releasing a couple videos before Halo Wars 2 Deathless. And you bet I’m doing all the DLC. Thank you all so much❤️

[@enewhall3303]

I love you for showing people this gem of a game and soon the second, I still play both of these all the time and makes me so happy to see a youtuber playing it still

[@cclsatprep4518]

It's so funny I've looked for this exact video for months-- I've been waiting for someone to make it!!

[@stuff4035]

good luck soldier o7

[@staffmasterlight1739]

Good luck with the infinite amount of glassing

[@finnmelia4572]

Can’t wait for this!

[@Psyminette]

Impressive, on a controller, no less! I only played the campaign once and it was quite a fun experience. Nice to see someone else’s take on the missions.

[@maxonee13]

Thanks dude! Great work with C&C3!

[@twojacksandanace3847]

I mean the game is litterally a controller game, it wasn't originally designed for PC.

[@sweetschmeat7417]

​@@twojacksandanace3847 doesn't mean that it still isn't easier on keyboard

[@samfire3067]

The Man.

[@stephenl2571]

I much prefer using a controller

[@kabob0077]

11:15 Fun Fact: Douglas is one of the MOST unique Spartans in this game because he (And two guys from Omega Team) has a rocket launcher. Jerome and Alice have their weapons as upgrades for Multiplayer Spartans but Douglas's isn't. No Rocket Launcher for your Spartans outside of mods!

[@AhuizotlXiuh]

As soon as you mentioned the bike of hornets I started googling group names for all the other animal-named vehicles. Love that you did the same thing later.

[@c0baltl1ghtn1ng]

I'm late, but I was today years old when I found out a group of hornets is called a bike. My favourite is still a Business of Racoons. imo it shoulda been guild.

[@RegiusEques]

​@@c0baltl1ghtn1ngAgreed

[@phillipmele8533]

I have actually witnessed the slipspace engine roll back down the mountain. It only happens when you’re on actually inclined surfaces, meaning the flat bases each ramp leads up to effectively serve as checkpoints. It’s a nifty bit of design.

[@TangyGuest1]

2:04 actually the healing rate of the aura is only affected by the number of units currently *being* healed by the aura. A damaged scorpion will heal faster with 20 undamaged marines around it than if it had a single damaged marine squad with it

[@patrickrocheleau8185]

So basically it heals for like say 500hp/sec split among all units that need healing?

[@AuriofTheHooligans]

Exactly ​@@patrickrocheleau8185

[@moviemaker2011z]

@@patrickrocheleau8185yes, the healing factor is divided amongst those being healed.

[@That_lore_guy]

I didn't even know that but I will remember that next time I play halo wars that's a great tip

[@jimkerman5675]

how does this man not have more views

[@maxonee13]

Thank you kindly

[@hoenheim94]

Hey man, great content, keep it up!

[@Freelancer837]

That's what I'm saying. Way too few subscribers and views for such a great quality video

[@ayaannazir7308]

Because he’s playing the most underrated halo of all time

[@Yuni-is-Schrodingers-Fox]

He only has two videos, views don't grow on trees but they'll come with time as long as he keeps up this level of quality.

[@10blinx]

I know it was just sped up but at 33:14 when the scarab peeks in the instant restart was so funny. Top tier vid

[@PineWierdo]

The reactor does roll down the hill you just have to lose the elephant when on a ramp. The reactor takes massive damage for each roll when it happens too.

[@LanderKoenig]

Indeed an if the reactor took the right amount of damage from enemy splash damage an then the elephant dies, it detonates when it rolls down the slope

[@CLNCJD94]

Wait on Relic Approach you can tell you lost a tank as your unit count went from 38-35 at 5:06. Not sure if anyone else has already caught it or not.

[@dollface2907]

from what the rules are it only counts if its before the victory given it would be hell to try and keep stuff alive during the uncontrollable fade to black part

[@aurorialgaming1935]

Does the detonator cause damage? I cant remember but it might be that if so.

[@Wannabeskittle]

The healing ability splits its total healing between all your injured units, so you don't have to move all your uninjured ones out.

[@muddysudz6550]

Yes the healing rate is dependent on how many units are being healed. I've noticed this with high health units where it slows to a crawl

[@Ryan41707]

so the more units that are in the healing effect, the slower it goes? Or vis versa?

[@ussneworleans7490]

@@Ryan41707 yeah so if you want units to heal quick and get more hp better have less

[@cleanerben9636]

If you have a red bar scorpion your best bet is to isolate it from your other tanks and use the heal on it exclusively to ensure a full heal. Healing is probs the only truly balanced aspect of the game between unsc and covie.

[@muddysudz6550]

@@Ryan41707 the more units the slower it is

[@Ryan41707]

@@muddysudz6550 ah ty

[@Blaze-dy9mp]

Dude just spawns after Halo's slow death, and starts reminding me why love Halo. TNX for good content.

[@epicdude3659]

This is just what happened canonically. Same with the second game. Considering they don't have access to the rest of the UNSC.

[@tacticalochoa1310]

Don't know if you know this already, but canonically, the Spirit of Fire actually lost half its crew by the end of Halo Wars (and the Flood outbreak that the ship had during its drift), as confirmed by Isabel in the sequel.

[@epicdude3659]

@@tacticalochoa1310 still, close enough

[@cleanerben9636]

for scarab, you can place a marine in the sniper tower in the centre of the map then research new blood. This causes the scarab to glitch out and target the tower instead of the marine dealing no damage to it and almost permanently shoot at the tower, barring a couple of scripted events where it will shoot at the cover in front of the base. Now you can focus almost completely on defending yourself with a bunch of cobras and tanks or focus everything on the scarab to take it out quickly. EDIT: lol I should watch the video first before giving hints

[@chickenbacon5197]

Why would you give hits to a premade video?

[@sirvilhelm2360]

​@@chickenbacon5197 Prolly for peeps like us!

[@davethefreshmaker]

Dude I totally forgot this game exist and I had so much fun playing it years ago...thank you for bringing this memories ;3

[@noWo5HISta]

There's a pretty decent sized modding community centered around the PC version that's currently being updated. Version 1.7 of one of the mods, leader overhaul came out late last month, and the creator is on track for 1.8 coming sonn.

[@davethefreshmaker]

@@noWo5HISta Wow dude thank you so much ! I need some good rts now ;3

[@MarcterChief]

Amazing video, this is some really high quality stuff you made! Looking forward to the sequel!

[@rebeckasanderson2711]

this is my new favorite video on all of youtube it has so much that just works it has comforting commentary that isn't obnoxious, loud or forced in any way. it's a soft, nice, and gentle voice explaining what happens and the thought process it has nostalgia, as halo wars was one of the games i played frequently when i was younger this video is so, so, so good. thank you

[@prilisious251]

You know, I’ve played this game I don’t know how many times, but it just crossed my mind that warthog forge can be shortened to war-forge, and it just sounds so much cooler imo

[@randomgamer5608]

I just call it forge-hog

[@Langerang]

Awesome content! Your editing and commentary are fantastic. The Bike & kettle thing had me laughing pretty good.

[@maxonee13]

animal nomenclature is so good

[@cuppawolnir9031]

I had completely forgotten about that cutscene until you mentioned it That went so hard when I was younger, I love Halo Wars so much

[@randomperson10101]

"The committee recognizes your position in the no death RTS space, but does not grant you the rank of master." Honestly though, I'm just glad to see halo wars getting some love. I always enjoyed it, shame it never quite took off like the rest of the series did. Maybe we'll see a similar run for the second game?

[@fyrefly4946]

Great vid! Looking forward to the halo wars 2 run!

[@maxonee13]

glad you are because i'm not lol

[@SAF-Chronicles-97]

@@maxonee13 theres this skull that they added and its the most risky and punishing skull but its an ez skill, all entities will drop to 10% hp, meaning everyone is a literal one shot and it makes laso runs impossible cus of that skull (plus fresh enemies spawning from bases will have a massive problem, like scarabs, wraiths, locusts, hense why certian missions in halo wars 2 during laso runs, and dlc is almost/literally impossible without 'luck') however bases will not lose hp over time which gets a pass, but other units/entities will lose hp over time

[@brandencherry7354]

This is awesome, I never thought about doing a deathless Halo Wars run, and i’m a huge Halo Wars 1 and 2 fan. I’m very much looking forward to your deathless Halo Wars 2 run (:

[@Madden2000]

This video is getting me back into halo wars 1 and 2 Would love to see a video like this on halo wars 2 if possible Amazing video!

[@luketalbot2643]

Man, this was amazing. Thank you for doing something I lack the ability to do, and in such an entertaining manner too! Also tbf, it makes sense you can't make Grizzlies during Escape. They are Forge's pet project, so as sad as it is, him not being around is (presumably) why you can't build them. Then again Carpet Bomb is his Leader Power so maybe don't think too hard about it

[@HazopGaze]

11:53 "... and turn it into the Unyielding Hierophant 30 years before that book even happens" lmao that is an instant like, as if your insane efforts weren't worthy enough already.

[@Scar6495]

A lot of people say it but you deserve more views, your videos are amazing so far!

[@cleanerben9636]

Yes, healing is shared between units under the healing power. If you have a lot of damaged units the healing is spread out to all of them. The same applies to anything that does splash damage as well so unlike other games stacked units actually receive less damage as it spreads out to all targets.

[@Tyraeleon]

18:37 In my head canon, this was the Elite that you see in the opening cutscene of the planet.

[@joshuacameron2344]

I love finding new information about an older game, especially ones I've played so much. Great video, your narration is fantastic and the commitment is respectable. Subbed.

[@ForgedinPrint]

I honestly thought you were a much bigger channel, was gonna binge watch your content until I realized you just started. Good quality all things considered.

[@ForgedinPrint]

@@TARDISES Not only that, but the scripting and way the person made this channel made it appear like they were doing it for a while.

[@mariusweber4990]

Very well made video man, keep it up!

[@MrSpartan150]

Your commentary brought back all the PTSDs from my legendary playthrough: The Jackal-Hunter spam in Relic Approach, Kamikaze banshees and Hunter-shaped scarabs in Arcadia City, Dome of Light's difficulty curb with the last 2 Rhinos, Scarab's shenanigans, Shield World deathstacks, Beachhead's annoying bashees and the worst of all... Repairs' absolute clusterfuck. An excellent video that I watch almost daily! Also, I'm sure we all cursed to this day the final mission because we can't use Grizzlies.

[@chromab7713]

I still can't believe that you actually made it. I consistently lose at least 5 units either by mistake or because I forgot about them and later I realise that I can casually drop "one more" pod where I'm looking at the moment, (of course, for that pod to appear, there is a marine squad that got deleted somewhere on the map).

[@Mainohh]

so happy this got in my recommended, this was such a fun video to watch

[@interviolet6675]

your dry humour and commentary is mad funny, idk something about someone nerding out while adding the most specific and humorous descriptions is the best

[@yapyapodst9692]

So refreshing to find a channel not "talking" about Halo TV. Loved halo wars, and cannot wait to try this myself

[@wesbaucom1368]

The bullying of Sargent forge while patiently waiting made me laugh so much, it was brilliant.

[@halo3ratt]

this was so fun to watch high as balls. you’re narration is amazing and i can keep up easy and i get what you’re doing too and fun to see how you would tackle it.

[@alexdivision4320]

A really good video. I was shocked to see only 2 videos on your channel!

[@vinhquanghoang8301]

Ngl im loving all these deathless challenge rts vids that keep getting recommended to me recently.

[@yoshilord724]

Oh this brings back so many memories. I struggled for the longest time on that final mission, even drawing up plans during geometry class in high school to try to beat it. Funnily enough, that’s how I beat it.

[@LovleyLemonade]

29:26 Yes, it definitely can happen. I tested it once, and it is lethal to anyone behind it on the ramp. The caveat is that it's very rare unless you are super careless with your elephant. The enemies typically won't target it unless you only charge with it at the front.

[@icarusgaming6269]

The engine obeys the laws of gravity and only slides down the hill if the Elephant dies *on* one of the slopes. When it's on the flat ground between them you're in the clear. The intention is to build up your forces between slopes and prepare for the next push, but we discovered pretty quickly that it's way more effective to clear the whole map and then wait three minutes for the Elephant to climb the hill uncontested

[@stevengrabowski729]

There is a super cheesy strat to stop the Arcadia Outskirts mega cannon, you can send Red Team or your ODSTs to take the area where it spawns, meaning they can kill the mega cannon as it builds

[@mikethenightguard_]

I put them on the highway and use rockets

[@dextergrif]

My favorite RTS game because Halo. Also this game got me into RTSes. I appreciate your lore jokes, and overall your content is fantastic. Please keep making videos.

[@thatrealawkwardguy]

For how incredibly crazy the development for this game was, it still holds up the story cutscenes especially when you arrive to Arcadia and see the Spartans gives me chills, such a good game!

[@devilravenninja9597]

that last line of "no deaths except for 1 soldier. Sergeant J Forge" hits a lot harder on a deathless run ngl

[@Wisper200]

This is my first video of yours, and as a fan of halo and Grant, you did a very good job. i enjoy your scripting, sense of humor, and your editing kept me interested throughout!

[@boywithcrackers3871]

My childhood game genre is rts and this game is the thing that pulled me into Halo and its lore, i just didnt enjoy the fps that much but this game really does it for me.

[@joefrailey759]

This is impressive, not only for the gameplay, but the quick co,,ents and references to deep lore of Halo had me hooked. I respect the dedication and knowledge you have good sir, and you’ve certainly earned a subscribe for that alone. Love the video and your personality!!

[@calsalitra4689]

9:05 While the Mega Turret is quite frustrating, relying on "pure distilled RNG" isn't the only way to handle it. The Mega Turret is fully destructable, and can be destroyed somewhat easily without losing any units. The method comes from a video getting a gold medal without losing any units. In that video, they take the second base relatively early on. They build a Wolverine and a handful of Cobra's from that base. By using a siege-crawl strategy where the Wolverine scouts for the Cobras, the Mega Turret can be approached and destroyed with very little risk.

[@tomkhong5219]

Never came across your channel before, but seeing this title and how it’s on Halo wars one of if not my most cherished rts game of my childhood made me so happy. The video itself is great & your commentary is really enjoyable! Earned a subscriber here and hope to one day match against you in a halo wars game ;)

[@mrcatchablecactus3376]

Def keep this up, this was phenomenal

[@Luckysquirrel1256]

I really appreciate that Halo Wars Mission objectives have a nice variety, they dont play put just like Skirmishes.

[@ThePsychicPineapple]

Jeez man, that’s crazy. Don’t think I’d ever to do that. I can barely beat Arcadia City with only one remaining ship on normal.

[@canadian__ninja]

I have successfully watched, in one sitting, 100% of this channel's videos. Bask in my glory.

[@garamon1022]

Great video, man. Love this game, and you did a great job making this as entertaining as Grant's series. Hope you keep up the good content. Liked and subbed.

[@ayylmaotv]

great video. so glad youtube recommended this to me

[@phantomeye5199]

👏👏 Wow. Now that was totally impressive! Rock on! Your very good focus skills. Always to keep your eyes open.

[@jamesandrews3700]

Red team cutscene WOOOHOOO I loved that scene would literally watch it repeatedly when I got bored

[@kamenridertheblueknight5313]

I hope you do a Halo Wars 2 Deathless run someday

[@AndreadiDUB]

YOU, Sir, are a beast! I've played HW since OG release and I've never once considered this a possibility. Mostly bc of Arcadia City... but still!! Keep it up, I'm looking forward to the HW2 and DLC's!!

[@beardedstranger2089]

I just knew he was going to play that one cut scene with the spartans. Probably my favorite clip in all of halo

[@Creamsiclekid]

Awesome video, there were a lot of things I had never really thought about before on here! I did have a note on 1 level that I think really might help on your next run. Arcadia Docks can be made much much easier if you send Forge over too the 2nd fire base spawn point before the covenant get too it, and build 2 bases at the same time. This makes it much easier to spawn and upgrade units, and you can actually go on the offensive and try to take down the covenant mega turret before it comes online (although it is really difficult even just on heroic). But having the 2nd closer base and units down there causes the mega turret to aim for them rather than the transports. Also another side note, if in the beginning you use Forge, and the hornets to take out the covent sitting in the police towers, you can then put marines in them. They rarely go down due to Halo Wars big defense buff added with cover, and you end up saving a crap ton of more civilians because of it.

[@thefaceofabsurdity]

Waiting 28 years for part 2 now!

[@bob-u5b]

lore accurate captain cutter

[@UnseenBubby]

This is my first video from your channel, but I appreciate all the Halo lore references

[@TheCpg117]

that fist strike reference with the unyielding hierophant, thats how u recognize a true halo baby, hats off to u sir.

[@abcisawesome3418]

I thought there was no chance in hell of you getting past Arcadia City, Scarab, or Shield World. This was soooo good!

[@notafrog2040]

You sir just made me think an rts is interesting. Bravo 🙌!

[@markhohenbrink5230]

Great run and its insane that you didn't really use vet'd Spartan Tanks all that much. When I did LASO runs for Halo Wars, putting Red team in Tanks can solo pretty much every map where you can build them.

[@dylantippetts1541]

Looking forward to additional content coming! I have high hopes for this channel!

[@psyv2137]

Man, you brought me up too many good memories from the good times. Nice video, keep it up!

[@mochalavender9398]

I think i remember trying this when i was a little kid in 2011. I gave up after Arcadia, excited to see how this turns out

[@TheGamingGeeksSwe]

about the healing aura. it's based on healing rate distributed over an amount of missing hp

[@infinite2017-zaliwan]

Your deep lore references got me geeking. Love this, keep it coming.

[@Casimir1998]

You're quite talented and entertaining for only two videos. I hope you have a long and blessed endeavor with this.

[@KaylaYenL]

the cut scene with red team is the best cutscene in halo history to this day

[@smatt5153]

I'm glad GGG gets his recognition in the rts challenge community

[@burge117]

That was pretty cool man. Good job. 😊 And yes that cutscene is absolutely amazing!

[@lxjoe96]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who has never skipped the Spartans vs Elites cutscene

[@AssistantToTheSuperintendent]

I will SUPPORT this channel no matter what

[@ithofar]

Great content. Was interesting to see how my memory of the OG Halo Wars holds up.

[@wadeturner3328]

Between 5:02 and 5:06, unit pop count clearly displays 38/30 then 35/30. You're right about the marines making it but sadly a scorpion likely didn't as they're 3 pop each.

[@LilacStarbloom]

Actually, I do very much remember that on Reactor, it does roll down the hill when the elephant is destroyed! I remember this because I played HW religiously when I was younger, and even on normal I was really bad bc I was like 11 and my frontal cortex wasn’t done yet. So I would do things like charge the elephant up the ramp with p much only infantry and get really upset when it all died and the core rolled down the hill lmfao.

[@MrMoptop47]

Damn man really gives props and does his research so he can provide quality content on an old gem. Great video man keep up the good work

[@jakubburdun8129]

Ahh, the Halo Wars nostalgia in comming to when watching this video

[@PearBear115]

As the video neared the end of the second to last mission, I wondered if you would pay homage to the “greatest cutscene in Halo history” and well, whaddya know, a cultured reference to the greatest cutscene in Halo history. Loved this, you deserve more subs.

[@dylantippetts1541]

Great content and video! I first bought halo wars not knowing it was an rts, but ended up loving it.

[@Alstar]

I see the attempt on Arcadia City, and at this point i belive that doing it deathless is about equally painfull as obtaining gold medal/all objectives on this one. Fantastic run, well done.

[@dragonstrike406]

Worth every second spent watching this one. Can't wait for Halo Wars 2.

[@thejuggernautofspades9453]

And where you see an old ship... i see home AND THATS ALWAYS WORTH FIGHTING FOR

[@OldReaver]

This was a great watch, thank you for doing it.

[@someonesomewhere1181]

I subbed this was great, good editing the specific names for groups was absolutely hilarious. I don’t know how you don’t have more views.

[@Starlesslemon]

6:20 it's not a sequence break. You don't need to trigger the other bridge blowing up.

[@flamingchickin]

this game was my childhood on the xbox 360. i played it more than fps halos