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The Official Halo 3 Thread
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APZonerunner
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cjelly said:
Now, now sir; I think all of us would gladly do what your tag says and take one (or ten) for the maps. Don't knock the dude.
Great for Bungie, though. I applaud their community management, really, it's some of the best out there.
please don't take my question the wrong way - i have no qualms with the way it is now - it's just one of the many questions i face every Grifball weekend that i have not yet been able to answerShishka said:
a few of the other questions i get: (answers)
you built the Grifball court? (yes)
did you get Rec0n for building the grifball map? (no)
do you work for Bungie? (no)
did you invent Grifball? (no)
i made a Grifball map, want to see it? (does it have Mancannons?) yes (no!)
did you get Rec0n for building the grifball map? (no)
which character do you play on RvB? (i don't)
can i get a picture of you wearing your Rec0n? (i don't have Rec0n)
you're a Grifball General, do you have a life? (no, i retired early, i spend my days building maps for other people)
can i join your Grifball team? (it's full)
can you turn team killing off? (no)
oh, yeah, if i had a BR you wouldn't stand a chance against me (look around, we're in MY backyard now!)
cummonnnnn, let me see your Rec0n!...(i...oh nevermind)
The Librarian
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nvm.Caspel said:received my code today... will be playing tonight
Assembly is the same it was when I played it at PAX from as far as I can tell. It a very solid arena-style map. I look forward to many 4v4 games on there (and maybe one day FFA; I can dream can't I?).Azar said:
Orbital is better than I would have expected. Its reminds of a lot of Elongation minus all the suck. It is an asymmetrical map but both red and blue areas look to be nearly the same. Its odd. It is a visually stunning map. Imagine Cairo Station but with a ton of shine. There's intricate detail to all the walls, computer stations, monitors, flooring, etc. It puts all other human Halo 3 maps to shame. Oh! And just like with Terminal, you can overhear messages over a speaker while you play. I have yet to really pay attention to them yet though.
And Sandbox is exactly as we all have seen. The Sky Bubble is just a ton more expansive than I ever imagined though. It covers more feet than the ground area does; it stretches beyond the monoliths' killzone. The Crypt is huge as well. Its perfectly sized for Grifball and I imagine is going to replace Foundry on its own.
Captain Blood
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NOKYARD said:
Did you miss the if you ask for recon you don't get it memo?
The Librarian
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EazyB said:
Spaceman Spiff
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Congrats to those who got the maps early. Once again Bungie proves to be the best in the business when it comes to taking care of their fans. Kudos to them.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to play the Mythic maps for a while, (certainly not before they go up on Marketplace), since Halo Wars isn't really my cup of tea-- and I'm too poor to afford the LE anyways. I will of course be ready for ODST on day one, though.
In the meantime, I expect to see some inspired fan-made creations and plenty of tales of triumph and anguish.
Unfortunately, I won't be able to play the Mythic maps for a while, (certainly not before they go up on Marketplace), since Halo Wars isn't really my cup of tea-- and I'm too poor to afford the LE anyways. I will of course be ready for ODST on day one, though.
In the meantime, I expect to see some inspired fan-made creations and plenty of tales of triumph and anguish.
sixthsubset
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I've played single-player for about two hours and I can't find any ODSTs for pictures. Where are they??
The Librarian
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The very beginning of "The Ark."sixthsubset said:
That include me, right?Mr Vociferous said:
Thanks, Voc, and I'll make sure to download this when I get Sandbox.Mr Vociferous
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For those who didn't make the the first batch of invites, I'm pulling for you. Looks like there may be more down the pipeline.
For those who did and are interested in forging a map completely in the sky bubble, I've done you a favor. The object count is wasted when you delete a default object, and you're further penalized when you try to create new one later which would be like buying something for twice its price, as I understand it.
To eliminate this, I've organized all of Sandbox's default objects (including the game-specific pieces for slayer, ctf, assault, oddball and koth -- other gametype items are still below) inside the sky bubble. This means that all of the objects which are normally laid out for the default version will be available from the start. Here's the download for it and below are some screenshots to give you an idea.
http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=66834580
Remember, try to use these items first instead of deleting them.
It's still a ways off, but it's an interesting setup. The map works with a number of man cannons and a pair of teleporters which lead to and from the island platforms, while the main hub is an arena style environment. I even added a second sun, as seen in the last image. This is just a small example of the potential of Sandbox/Forge. My hat is off to the team behind Sandbox. It will be a big reason way Halo 3 will continue deep into 2010. I can't wait to see what's in store for us down the road.
I think the maps I'm going to have the most fun working on are the small, symmetrical ones, of which I've already got a few mapped out. Anyways, I heart Bungie. And I'm pulling for you folks who are looking to get in. Good luck.
For those who did and are interested in forging a map completely in the sky bubble, I've done you a favor. The object count is wasted when you delete a default object, and you're further penalized when you try to create new one later which would be like buying something for twice its price, as I understand it.
To eliminate this, I've organized all of Sandbox's default objects (including the game-specific pieces for slayer, ctf, assault, oddball and koth -- other gametype items are still below) inside the sky bubble. This means that all of the objects which are normally laid out for the default version will be available from the start. Here's the download for it and below are some screenshots to give you an idea.
http://www.bungie.net/Online/Halo3UserContentDetails.aspx?h3fileid=66834580
Remember, try to use these items first instead of deleting them.
Not sure if this will be a good map when it's done, since the other maps I'm working on are smaller and more arena-styled, I had to make good on my promise to do a Bespin platform-esque remake and so here it is, Aphelion.Grimm Fandango said:
It's still a ways off, but it's an interesting setup. The map works with a number of man cannons and a pair of teleporters which lead to and from the island platforms, while the main hub is an arena style environment. I even added a second sun, as seen in the last image. This is just a small example of the potential of Sandbox/Forge. My hat is off to the team behind Sandbox. It will be a big reason way Halo 3 will continue deep into 2010. I can't wait to see what's in store for us down the road.
I think the maps I'm going to have the most fun working on are the small, symmetrical ones, of which I've already got a few mapped out. Anyways, I heart Bungie. And I'm pulling for you folks who are looking to get in. Good luck.
Mind saying how(where), so I can f5 like mad! 
sixthsubset
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Ok guys, there are two pictures of ODSTs on my fileshare... where's my recon armor??
Grimm Fandango
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Mr Vociferous said:
Curse you! That was the first thing I was going to do.
Thanks though, will use.
edit: a quick question for anyone to answer. Will entering a code online that's meant to be used on your 360 still work? I fudged up. First time I entered it, said it wasn't valid. Second time, said the code was already in use. I can only hope the code is tied to my account now and is waiting to be used on my console.
The Librarian
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Regular posters of HaloGAF are receiving early codes to download the MMP. Self Induced, Botolf, Fin, Dani, GM Bullfrog, backflip, Botolf, and I still have yet to receive a code (as far as I know). Don't know if I'm on the short list to receive a code (I am a regular), but I hope I am.Hootie said:
BladedExpert
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Dax01 said:
Hi.... :/
Slightly Live
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Are you guys allowed free reign on pics from the new maps?
I wouldn't mind showering in some Orbital goodness.
I wouldn't mind showering in some Orbital goodness.
The Librarian
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APZonerunner
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I just did submit some ODST pics to try my old luck, but man, I forgot how much fun the old Halo screenshotting can be. Found one ODST seemed to have taken a shine to another earlier:
Think I might replay the campaign and just screenshot it.
Think I might replay the campaign and just screenshot it.
Sandbox is everything any forger could want. Absolutely outstanding.
Assembly is a fan-fucking-tastic arena map. I generally don't like arena style maps (like a lot of the Foundry MLG maps and even Midship to a degree) but Assemble is a blast to play.
Assembly is a fan-fucking-tastic arena map. I generally don't like arena style maps (like a lot of the Foundry MLG maps and even Midship to a degree) but Assemble is a blast to play.
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Blueblur1 said:
To be safe, don't talk about the skulls.
Too fun to get, though. Had a blast trying to get them.
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