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[Trasher]

Shamefully we're the minority here. Most people just want slayer.

To let you all know, if you didn't know already, TJ Trasher is not the biggest fan of Squad Battle and BTB gametypes. BUT, TJ Trasher DOES enjoy Multi-Flag Avalanche when he is fortunate enough to not lag during the game. One of the best gametypes in Halo 3 IMO.

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Multi-Flag Avalanche only in 2008

Edit: Btw, CrazedArabMan. I see you like the Red Wings. Good man.

 

[pringles]

Yeah, his logic isn't really sound.

Especially since he brings up GTAIV.. the game that has gotten the most rightful backlash of any game in the history of time..

Recon sounds great.. but I didn't expect the release date to be so far away.

 

[Wizman23]

So Too Human is game of forever....sounds good to me!

Hey don't hate! Too Human as of now is my personal game of the year....and Ive played through GTA 4,MGS 4 (Wish I never bought a PS3) and other highly rated games. I do however think that either Fable 2, Gears 2, or Left 4 Dead will knock Too Human down on a few notches on my game of the year list. The more I see of Left 4 Dead the more I feel that it is going to be a HUGE success.

 

[alisdair]

Multi-Flag Avalanche only in 2008

I'd rather have an even split among Multi-Flag, Neutral Bomb, and Slayer, and an even split among Avalanche, Valhalla, Rat's Nest, Standoff, and SAND TARP. That would be the bestest.

When there are so many possible objective gametypes, why is there no good objective playlist?

Team Objective has inappropriate gametypes for 4v4. The flag/bomb takes about 5 years to return, you spawn with an AR so you get spawn-camped really easily, and there are a billion maulers and shotguns to let people camp in the flagspot. Probably because of this, no-one plays it: I haven't seen the population over 1,000 for months.

Skirmish is 40% Land Grab and Territories, and the "good" gametypes are only as good as Team Objective. And 5v5 is the worst possible size of team.

Squad Battle is 67% slayer, and DLC Big Team has some terrible gametypes in it: VIP, Land Grab, Heavies, and especially Splockets. And it's also 35% slayer.

I really liked Ranked Big Team. Maybe I'm misremembering, but I thought it was no more than 50% slayer, and the rest of the gametypes worked well with teams of 6, 7, or 8.

I don't really understand why slayer has been given such a boost in the replacement for RBT. You can kill people for points in almost every playlist, but there's nowhere to just play good objective games. This makes me sad.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Edit: Btw, CrazedArabMan. I see you like the Red Wings. Good man.

Oh, you'll pay, you'll pay, I'm slowly narrowing down my search too

Spoiler

you didn't say hello, I r sad

 

[GhaleonEB]

I don't even read the Halo threads outside of the Halo 3 Official thread and the two screenshot threads we've had. So much unecessary bickering and too many laughable posts. Pretty lame for the most part.

Ditto. It's like we have a Halo thread for us, and one for them. Which is fine with me.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

I hope we get some clarification on the Mythic Map Pack tomorrow, this is getting crazy with all the speculation. The achievements are out there, people know it exists. Bungie could clear this up in one sentence.

 

[fin]

Hey don't hate!

I'm not hating. I got over 50 hours into Too Human...I like it.

 

[GM Bullfrog]

I hope we get some clarification on the Mythic Map Pack tomorrow, this is getting crazy with all the speculation. The achievements are out there, people know it exists. Bungie could clear this up in one sentence.

Agreed. I don't mind waiting on H3R, but I really want these new maps sooner rather than later.

 

[Mr Vociferous]

I can only think of two solutions. Probably due to a lack of creativity or a lack of sleep.

1) As I mentioned. They blow up everything and everyone involved at the end of the game.

2) The Spirit of Fire crew surivives, reports back to the UNSC and it turns out that a top secret ONI branch knew about the Flood 20 years before the events of the trilogy (possible tie in with Cole Protocol).

And to add to the variety here, keep in mind that we're dealing with a single ship in Cole's fleet - Spirit of Fire. We're not dealing with an entire fleet or a planet's population, just a single ship with very finite resources (made infinite for gameplay purposes).

Furthermore, that I'm aware of, we don't know where the Flood officially first appear in the game and how they appear. While we may interface with them underneath Harvest, within the Forerunner relic, the surface footage of the Flood appears to be on a completely separate planet/installation, possibly one without any colonial ties.

Your basic conclusion is correct though. Either people have to die so they can't speak or they're bound from discussing by ONI, both of which seem suitable given that similar things happened a tad earlier in the UNSC's history with Onyx and Reach, and their Forerunner artifacts. Section 3 has been covering up the Forerunners for years.

 

[DancingJesus]

Wow so awesome. Loved the new trailer, I do wonder though what that silencer on the SMG was all about.

Can't wait to hear more about it.

 

[Captain Blood]

It would appear so. Could be a really cool way of getting info with the SI throwing hints out at you through billboards, advertisements on the walls, etc.

This would definitely be the way to go. I think another interesting way to interact with SI would be through pre-recorded audio. I am sure a city AI would have short audio clip like "Stay Calm" and maybe in important situations he cut words from these recordings to communicate something relevant. Either way I think the idea of this guardian helping you throughout the city very cool.

Edit: whoever said he would rather the game have Spartan characters instead of ODST is dumb.

<-------- *takes back what he said*

 

[Stinkles]

The word "stealth" here isn't really a great word. This isn't a stealth action game like a Splinter Cell game. This is a Bungie-made Halo game where you will play as an ODST, .

Is Raiden in it?

 

[Wizman23]

So maybe this is a stupid question but how come the Recon helmet that everyone wants to get in Halo 3 looks nothing like the helmet the ODST is wearing in the trailer? Am I missing something?

 

[DancingJesus]

This would definitely be the way to go. I think another interesting way to interact with SI would be through pre-recorded audio. I am sure a city AI would have short audio clip like "Stay Calm" and maybe in important situations he cut words from these recordings to communicate something relevant. Either way I think the idea of this guardian helping you throughout the city very cool.

Edit: whoever said he would rather the game have Spartan characters instead of ODST is dumb.

<-------- *takes back what he said*

Aye dude, I've been rocking the ODST helmet since H3 launch in multiplayer.

 

[Nutter]

That ODST is wearing an ODST helmet. He just happens to be part of a Recon team, or maybe he teams up with a recon team later in the game.

 

[Dirtbag]

Is Raiden in it?

No but I heard vampires and a guy in a gimp suit who can predict when your console will RRoD by scanning your memory cards, all made the cut.

Mah Sor-sezs confurmd it Tru

 

[Captain Blood]

So maybe this is a stupid question but how come the Recon helmet that everyone wants to get in Halo 3 looks nothing like the helmet the ODST is wearing in the trailer? Am I missing something?

The Recon helmet is a Spartan variant. I am thinking this game is Halo3: Recon because this lone ODST will have to be a little more cautious and a little less guns blazing since he isn't the Master Chief.

No but I heard vampires and a guy in a gimp suit who can predict when your console will RRoD by scanning your memory cards made cut.

Mah Sor-sezs confurmd it Tru

wat

 

[Insaniac]

sometimes while playing the Halo 3 campaign i've wished that stealth tactics worked against the AI. I liked crouch walking through sierra 117 picking off stray grunts and stuff, but the minute I do the AI knows exactly where I am. So as long as Halo 3 Recon gives you the option of being somewhat stealthy or just run n gun i'm fine with it

 

[godhandiscen]

So maybe this is a stupid question but how come the Recon helmet that everyone wants to get in Halo 3 looks nothing like the helmet the ODST is wearing in the trailer? Am I missing something?

I think the term "Recon" stands for the kind of mission he is in. The "Recon helmet" belongs to the Recon variant of the Spartan armor. I doubt the ODST will get to wear it.

There's your problem -- you're getting all wrapped up in bogus rumors. Fail less! ;b

Brian and I have a bunch of interviews tomorrow with the good stewards of the worldwide media; so there should be some more information to be gleaned from those.

I am already over meltdown state. Will you guys talk about the technology being employed?

 

[EazyB]

The Recon helmet is a Spartan variant. I am thinking this game is Halo3: Recon because this lone ODST will have to be a little more cautious and a little less guns blazing since he isn't the Master Chief.

Bungie is smart, they know what they're doing. You throw "Recon" on any Halo product and you're guaranteed an additional boost in sales.

Hope we get a little bit of general gameplay details through these interviews, I'm dying to know how Bungie plans to make this game feel unique and fresh. Then again, they need to save some content for GDC09, E309, and TGS0- ah I don't wanna fucking wait a year!

 

[Domino Theory]

Bungie is smart, they know what they're doing. You throw "Recon" on any Halo product and you're guaranteed an additional boost in sales.

Hope we get a little bit of general gameplay details through these interviews, I'm dying to know how Bungie plans to make this game feel unique and fresh. Then again, they need to save some content for GDC09, E309, and TGS0- ah I don't wanna fucking wait a year!

u w8

 

[Thermite]

So how long until Halo: Flight, Bungie? Fall 2012? WTF.

 

[Littleberu]

So how long until Halo: Flight, Bungie? Fall 2012? WTF.

What?

 

[EazyB]

What?

The only thing better than preparing to drop.

Preparing to Flight.

 

[MIMIC]

5-game losing streak turned into an 8-game winning streak Maybe it's because I played with a party of friends this time....

 

[Wizman23]

So after thinking about this more. There is no way that we can look at the achievements for the Mythic map pack now in the xbox dashboard yet not be able to get them for a whole year. It just doesnt make sense.

Bungie has always done a great job supporting their games...heck we got new Halo 2 maps 2 years into the Xbox 360's life! I would be utterly shocked if all these maps were delayed an entire year with the launch of Recon.

I think Recon will be a full game with 1000 achievement points, with new maps beyond the Mythic pack. I just wonder if the multiplayer will stay the same, or if it will be geared towards Recon's gameplay....which we don't even know what it is yet.

 

[Domino Theory]

So how long until Halo: Flight, Bungie? Fall 2012? WTF.

 

[Chinner]

i have got all da achievements. who wants to touch me?

 

[DancingJesus]

Now everyone can haz Recon!

 

[Trasher]

i have got all da achievements. who wants to touch me?

I still need the damn Ligthswitch one. I need to stop playing in so many different playlists.

 

[Captain Blood]

I still need the damn Ligthswitch one. I need to stop playing in so many different playlists.

Just talk to Ramirez I am sure he would want to, all he does is go after the achievements.

Spoiler

 

[The Librarian]

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41105.html

It starts at the 4:50 minute mark. It's not a closed off Forerunner installation buried deep beneath the surface. This is a full scale Flood outbreak out in the open on the fields of Harvest.

I don't think it'll be a problem.

Can't wait for the interviews AND Halo Wars. Soo much fun.

Edit: We should be getting the Mythic Map pack soon, me thinks. It's been too long since Legendary was released back in April.

 

[Ramirez]

Just talk to Ramirez I am sure he would want to, all he does is go after the achievements.

Spoiler

You can't win, Blood. If you strike me down, my e-penis shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.

 

[Metroidvania]

You can't win, Blood. If you strike me down, my e-penis shall become more powerful than you could possibly imagine.

Or, more likely, you'll, you know, become a woman.

Is Raiden in it?

I wouldn't mind shanking some Brutes, splinter cell style.

 

[Tashi]

Wow Halo Wars looks fuckin awesome. I love how everything is soo deep in the Halo universe. Not just the fiction but like even the HUD and how it's that right shade of blue and the opening menu how it's just like Halo 3's. Pretty cool shit.

 

[The Librarian]

I think that it's likely we'll get the Mythic Map Pack available for download before H3R, and after that, no more new maps until after H3R's release, if any.

 

[Blueblur1]

I think that it's likely we'll get the Mythic Map Pack available for download before H3R, and after that, no more new maps until H3R's release, if any.

Fixed. That's my prediction and I'm sticking to it.

 

[xxjuicesxx]

Does it appear we are going to get any arena small sized maps in these upcoming maps?

 

[Dirtbag]

Does it appear we are going to get any arena small sized maps in these upcoming maps?

Assembly qualifies

 

[wayward archer]

Mythic Map Pack - Nov 21

Epic Map Pack - March 7, 2009

Lukems and Shiskha, Awesome Map Pack, Great Job - July 7, 2009

Redonkulous Map Pack - Sept 19, 2009

Halo 3 Recon w/Amazingly Badass Map Pack released on disc and DLC - Fall, 2009

Make it happen.

 

[The Crawf]

Now that the new game has been revealed, we are due the "lost" podcast?

 

[Trasher]

Fixed. That's my prediction and I'm sticking to it.

New maps PRE Halo 3: Recon.

Believe...

Bungie won't let us hang out to dry. Come on now...

Everyone is being such a negative Nancy!

 

[Blueblur1]

.

 

[Trasher]

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WHAT DID YOU SAY?!

 

[GM Bullfrog]

Rocket Race is back as doube EXP.

 

[Zeouterlimits]

Now that the new game has been revealed, we are due the "lost" podcast?

Yes, but it'll probably be a week or two, after Luke & Sketch return etc.

 

[vhfive]

sometimes while playing the Halo 3 campaign i've wished that stealth tactics worked against the AI. I liked crouch walking through sierra 117 picking off stray grunts and stuff, but the minute I do the AI knows exactly where I am. So as long as Halo 3 Recon gives you the option of being somewhat stealthy or just run n gun i'm fine with it

some of my favorite halo campaign moments were in halo 2 playing as the arbiter and seeing how far i could get before being noticed (using his camo and assassinating bitches)

 

[Falagard]

I think the big question everyone should be asking themselves is:

Are Luke and Brian showing Halo 3 : Recon behind closed doors at TGS?

 

[TDG]

Well the concept and "rainy" setting sounds/looks cool, I hope the game is good.

But seriously folks, I'm getting really impatient for new maps. If I have to wait much longer for Legendary to be free and required and for new maps, I'll be pissed. Now, if I have to wait until next fall for new maps... I'll be -I don't know- super-pissed, I guess.