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The Official Halo 3 Thread
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It would be a cool surprise anniversary release.Dax01 said:
Kibbles said:So, with the next map pack, Halo 3 will officially have 1 more map than Halo 2.
- Construct
- Epitaph
- Guardian
- High Ground
- Isolation
- Last Resort
- Narrows
- Sandtrap
- Snowbound
- The Pit
- Valhalla
- Foundry
- Rat's Nest
- Standoff
- Avalanche
- Blackout
- Ghost Town
- Cold Storage
- Assembly
- Citadel
- Heretic
- Longshore
- Orbital
- Sandbox
Damn.
Halo 2
- Ascension
- Beaver Creek
- Burial Mounds
- Coagulation
- Colossus
- Foundation
- Headlong
- Ivory Tower
- Lockout
- Midship
- Waterworks
- Zanzibar
- Backwash
- Containment
- Elongation
- Gemini
- Relic
- Sanctuary
- Terminal
- Turf
- Warlock
- Desolation
- Tombstone
I'd imagine these are the last maps bungie will be doing for halo 3 (The mythic disk's rumored release probably indicates this as well).
Also, thanks to foundry and what looks to be sandbox, I'd imagine we'll get a bunch more maps that are soon to appear in matchmaking.
You also forgot to list Epilogue, Sandtarp, and Boundless (I forget what the snow bound map was called, was this right? :lol )
I really doubt that those achievements were shopped. Whether or not that information was place holder, or even using final names is up for debate.Tashi0106 said:
Buttonbasher
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Mr. Vociferousnumbers said:
Kibbles
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Tashi0106 said:
They ARE REAL. No assuming. Mods at Bungie.net who went to PAX said they saw it themselves, though the Bungie folks weren't too happy about it when they saw kids going through the list of new achievements, they would turn off the monitor on them. Sure, mods don't work at Bungie, but they wouldn't lie on the forums they are moderating like this.
Source: http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=25727649&postRepeater1-p=4#25730295
x Foman123 x said:
UltimaPooh
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What a lameo.
I understand that Bungie did want people to see these things, but in the end it's their own fault. To blame the fans for digging this stuff up and posting it is just dumb. If you have stuff to hide, make sure you hide it well.
I understand that Bungie did want people to see these things, but in the end it's their own fault. To blame the fans for digging this stuff up and posting it is just dumb. If you have stuff to hide, make sure you hide it well.
I hope these 6 new maps aren't the end. Even if there's a slow period between this next release and any other after it I'd be happy. Desolation and Tombstone were released nearly two years after the H2 map pack disc and its new 5 maps hit store shelves. I love those maps (and I wish we'd get them in H3).
Any new maps after a year or two would be nothing but a plus in my book.
Any new maps after a year or two would be nothing but a plus in my book.
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Where have they been blaming anyone? They gave the OK for the stuff to be put back up on Bungie.net.UltimaPooh said:
UltimaPooh
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Cocopjojo said:
My post was more an argument against the mod post on bungie.net, not necessarily aimed at Bungie themselves.
GhaleonEB said:
Hmm... I think I agree.
I, for the most part, have generally agreed with the consensus (Halo 2 maps >> Halo 3 maps) but the more that I think about it, the more I come to the conclusion that Halo 3's BTB maps smoke Halo 2's BTB maps. Zanzibar was goddamn amazing, but we got that one back. And Headlong was awesome too. But Waterworks and the rest were awful to play on, in my opinion.
But yeah, Halo 2's mid-size maps are untouchable. Ivory Tower <3<3
LukeSmith said:
Maybe by the time of your next game you guys (bungie) will be the underdogs again and we can all root for bungie instead of listening to this broken record blame game. At least people won't have the previous game to compare the sequel with for this new IP.
GAWD!
I wouldnt count on it. MS owns the IP now, so it's entirely possible that they may release some maps on their own... but I have a gut feeling that this is it on bungie made maps.Blueblur1 said:
The Librarian
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I think Bungie will support Halo 3 until their next Halo game.Blueblur1 said:
Diablohead
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I loved it in halo 2 also, lazer start or plazma pistal and plazma grenade combo starts...xxjuicesxx said:
swander said:
Both awesome maps for certain gametypes (BM spawns suck though). Some of the best atmospheres of any of the Halo maps as well.
And Sanctuary was a boring. Nowhere near as good as Midship, Ivory Tower, or Lockout. In fact, Desolation, minus the overshields, was a better map (the snipers ruined Sanctuary for me).
Kibbles
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Walshy vs Bungie @ PAX Video: http://gameroom.mlgpro.com/view/Pj5WFTkJPFY.html
lol,
Luke(I think?): I guess that means I'm not good enough to be on Instinct.
Walshy: True... though you could be on Final Boss, that's the thing... good enough to be on Final Boss.
lol,
Luke(I think?): I guess that means I'm not good enough to be on Instinct.
Walshy: True... though you could be on Final Boss, that's the thing... good enough to be on Final Boss.
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fail
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Hey guys, voc has just published his write-up on Assembly over at the Ascendant Justice Blog. I think that it turned out really well and it goes a long way towards helping me get a grasp on this map that I may not be able to play again for a while.
Also, he drew an awesome sketch that shows a view from above the map. It really helps those who didn't (and did) play it to get a grasp on its layout.
http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/09/03/seattle-in-reign
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Cocopjojo said:
Awesome, nice article.
voc said:
:lol
The Librarian
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Just finished reading.Cocopjojo said:
Hey guys, voc has just published his write-up on Assembly over at the Ascendant Justice Blog. I think that it turned out really well and it goes a long way towards helping me get a grasp on this map that I may not be able to play again for a while.
Also, he drew an awesome sketch that shows a view from above the map. It really helps those who didn't (and did) play it to get a grasp on its layout.
http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/09/03/seattle-in-reign
<3 you, Voc. Awesome article.
MaritalWheat
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Nice piece, helpful stuff.Cocopjojo said:
:lol :lolArticle said:
Domino Theory
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Cocopjojo said:
There are no words.
Didn't realize I was experiencing as much awesomeness as I thought.
And now I know where the Rockets are, finally! ... 
So, the maps like Orbital, Heretic, etc. have been confirmed? Orbital sounds like the Moonbase Alpha they spoke of before. I figure a space station level, similar to Elongation...
Last Resort -- I do consider this map perfect for 6 vs. 6, but for 8 vs. 8 it felt a little crammed. Possibly if they played more 1 CTF than Slayer on it in Ranked BTB, it would be a better comparison.
Standoff is a terrible Ranked BTB map. Again, I think it would be excellent for 6 vs. 6 - I suppose we'll find out.
I don't agree. Valhalla and Avalanche are very good maps, but the other big battle maps do not hold any specific qualities to make them on par with the likes of Headlong, Waterworks, Relic, or Terminal.
Last Resort -- I do consider this map perfect for 6 vs. 6, but for 8 vs. 8 it felt a little crammed. Possibly if they played more 1 CTF than Slayer on it in Ranked BTB, it would be a better comparison.
Standoff is a terrible Ranked BTB map. Again, I think it would be excellent for 6 vs. 6 - I suppose we'll find out.
Domino Theory
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Kibbles said:
HAHAHAHA Metroid and Nutter are in the video at 0:46 and 0:47 in the back.
EDIT: Just saw Eazy there, too, a couple seconds after, but only for a split second.
Well, I disagree, but it will never be settled. I loved - loved - Waterworks and want it back, but Bungie ruled it out.Striker said:
There'a different mix of map types in each game. But for the comparables, Avalanche >> Containment, Valhalla >> Coagulation jumps to mind. I can't think of any map similar to Rat's Nest in Halo 2, which might be why I love it so. Standoff will work very well in the new 6 v 6 playlist, as you said it's too small for 8 v 8 (except for Slayer, IMO). Really, my only wish is for another one-sided BTB map; we only have Last Resort. But I don't see that happening.
Opinions, and all that.
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Domino Theory said:HAHAHAHA Metroid and Nutter are in the video at 0:46 and 0:47 in the back.
EDIT: Just saw Eazy there, too, a couple seconds after, but only for a split second.
Nutter and I are Internet stars, now.
Too bad no one took the video of Luke and Shishka destroying Walshy.
I'm sure Luke still has his fond memories.
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Blueblur1 said:
Magnum secondaries on AR starts now, IIRC.
BakedPigeon
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Just got wind of the rumored achievments.....
I've been trying to find reasons to keep my campaign sessions going.
I've been trying to find reasons to keep my campaign sessions going.
Domino Theory
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Hmm, I wonder what tomorrow's DBLXP weekend playlist is?
I enjoy your stories, Ghaleon. I have a (shorter, picture-less) multiplayer story of my own:
Was playing 3v3 slayer on standoff. I'm outside my base, and I hear a warthog barreling towards me. I initially assume I'm fucked, but then I see that the guy is driving it by himself - no gunner (???).
So I dodge his splatter attempt as he crashes into the front wall of our base. He hops out of the hog. I try to be clever by hopping into the gun slot - I intended to kill him with his own hog's gun. ...but I fucked up and actually hopped into the passenger seat
So I'm sitting there helpless, and the guy was carrying a brute shot of all weapons, and starts wailing on the hog - it starts barrel rolling, and I'm taking big hits.
I manage to hop out of the hog before dying, and immediately start backing up. Here's where things get interesting. The warthog is now between the two of us, still turning end over end in my direction, and I'm actually managing to use the vehicle I was in a moment before as mobile cover. He keeps shooting at me and hitting the hog, and I keep using the airborne hog as protection long enough for my shield to recharge - backing up and strafing in a manner to keep it between the two of us at all times.
The story ends anti-climactically...
, but it was an awesome moment nonetheless.
It's like you said a few weeks ago - they don't happen every match, but you occasionally run into those "Halo Moments" that set it apart from other titles. In the span of like 8 seconds, he's in the hog, then I'm in it, he's shooting at his own vehicle, I'm running away... it was awesome.
EDIT: WTFFF put your story back up.
Was playing 3v3 slayer on standoff. I'm outside my base, and I hear a warthog barreling towards me. I initially assume I'm fucked, but then I see that the guy is driving it by himself - no gunner (???).
So I dodge his splatter attempt as he crashes into the front wall of our base. He hops out of the hog. I try to be clever by hopping into the gun slot - I intended to kill him with his own hog's gun. ...but I fucked up and actually hopped into the passenger seat
So I'm sitting there helpless, and the guy was carrying a brute shot of all weapons, and starts wailing on the hog - it starts barrel rolling, and I'm taking big hits.
I manage to hop out of the hog before dying, and immediately start backing up. Here's where things get interesting. The warthog is now between the two of us, still turning end over end in my direction, and I'm actually managing to use the vehicle I was in a moment before as mobile cover. He keeps shooting at me and hitting the hog, and I keep using the airborne hog as protection long enough for my shield to recharge - backing up and strafing in a manner to keep it between the two of us at all times.
The story ends anti-climactically...
His teammate BRs me down from across the map
It's like you said a few weeks ago - they don't happen every match, but you occasionally run into those "Halo Moments" that set it apart from other titles. In the span of like 8 seconds, he's in the hog, then I'm in it, he's shooting at his own vehicle, I'm running away... it was awesome.
EDIT: WTFFF put your story back up.
I don't have a blow-by-blow of this moment, but in addition to the story I just told above, I also had my single best/most perfect bubble shield drop in a game, tonight.
It was 3v3 shotty snipers on last resort. I was out in the open and realized all 3 enemies had sightlines on me. The MOMENT I dropped the bubble, three sniper shots went off directly at me. It was amazing. I managed to use the cover of the shield to pop out and kill two of them, too.
It was 3v3 shotty snipers on last resort. I was out in the open and realized all 3 enemies had sightlines on me. The MOMENT I dropped the bubble, three sniper shots went off directly at me. It was amazing. I managed to use the cover of the shield to pop out and kill two of them, too.
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Thanks for all of the kind comments about the article. I think the map is going to be one of their best, particularly during two-sided objective matches.
At any rate, Cocop, Jironimo and myself went cow-tipping tonight. No, not in any traditional way - we were tipping big cows. Huge ones. This may have been done by others, but I have yet to see it.
As you can see, we cleared out the AA-Wraiths and eliminated all enemies. Then we pushed the two Phantoms into the main entrance of the last tower.
I can't attest for what their specific reasons are for using it, but Assembly has some long lines of sight and the Bungie guys consistently held the upper level walkways rather than dropping below into the map's basin. This tells me that the Magnum would have better overall worth than the MA5C while the player moved atop the walkways. Down below it's a different story.Blueblur1 said:
At any rate, Cocop, Jironimo and myself went cow-tipping tonight. No, not in any traditional way - we were tipping big cows. Huge ones. This may have been done by others, but I have yet to see it.
As you can see, we cleared out the AA-Wraiths and eliminated all enemies. Then we pushed the two Phantoms into the main entrance of the last tower.
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