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As we know the discussion of custom avatars is rather "taboo" around here, but I'll have out with this idea anyways. How about a custom avatar system like Halo 2's instead of custom avatar via uploading.

[Edited on 3/18/2007]

  • 03.18.2007 10:26 PM PDT
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Imagine.

Yeah, Then you really can call it "your" avatar.

  • 03.18.2007 10:31 PM PDT
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Achronos will NEVER allow it.

  • 03.18.2007 10:36 PM PDT

I think what he's trying to say is a customizable avatar given certain parameters. Like the Halo 2 emblem for example.

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Posted by: RedPhoenix 57
I think what he's trying to say is a customizable avatar given certain parameters. Like the Halo 2 emblem for example.


That would be nice. A choice of colors would be a good touch.

  • 03.18.2007 10:42 PM PDT

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They have these crazy things called "Halo 2 emblems". They're customizable and flashy!

  • 03.19.2007 12:17 AM PDT
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Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

Ya, you can already do that... just link your gamertag. I imagine that H3 will have even cooler emblems, and you'll be able to do the same thing.

  • 03.19.2007 12:22 AM PDT
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Posted by: x Foman123 x
Ya, you can already do that... just link your gamertag. I imagine that H3 will have even cooler emblems, and you'll be able to do the same thing.
I realize that much, but not everyone links their gamertags to the forums. And not to mention, not everyone on here plays Halo 2 + X-Box Live. Other Bungie games do exist other than Halo 2 and Halo 3.

  • 03.19.2007 12:32 AM PDT
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Posted by: DEATHPIMP72
Anyone but Foman. He smells like cheese.

I see what you're saying. I'm kind of neutral on the topic. I don't see anything bad about the idea at all and I suppose it could be a good feature if the admins had/have time to create it.

  • 03.19.2007 12:45 AM PDT
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No.

  • 03.19.2007 12:53 AM PDT
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I think that this is a good idea. However, there are some disadvantages:

1. Members will eventually spam The Septagon with "Uploading not working" etc. Just like the "Can't make topics" problem.

2. Some members could upload offensive or crude avatars that the community would not want to see. Like swear words and nudity.

3. Some members could get flamed just because of their avatar.

4. There could be spam saying "Check out my avatar!!!" in forums.

  • 03.19.2007 10:25 AM PDT

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2. Some members could upload offensive or crude avatars that the community would not want to see. Like swear words and nudity.


No, that's not what he's talking about. Those are obvious problems if you were allowed to upload your own, but what he is suggesting is that we have "Bungie Emblems", much like my avatar is my Halo 2 Emblem. It would but customizable but not to the extent of completely creating your own. It would, simply put, be like a menu. You choose certain characterists/pictures to use or not use (once again, like the Halo 2 Emblems). Also, I would think you still have the ability to use the regular avatars.

  • 03.19.2007 10:33 AM PDT
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The reason it wont be allowed "probably" is becuase the immaturity of some of the other posters is to have inappropriate messages squalled upon them sending mixed messages that could be funny to some but emotionally damaging to another. It would just add another job for the moderators to look after, distracting them from the task of keeping the forums clean of useless nonsense, and from their daily posting.

Plus every time i look at the avatar page they're is always new ones to choose from. I'm sure with the release of Halo 3 coming up soon there will be a lot more added. Same as with the release of Halo 2 Vista, to make people of though forums feel as if they can have there own "identity" which could be reached by having custom avatars. However as i stated above a select few of posters would be immature about it and would upload and add inappropriate avatars.

So thats my two cents to why Bungie.net should not get custom avatars.

  • 03.19.2007 10:41 AM PDT

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It would be neat if those who purchased the "Legendary" edition of Halo 3 received access to a new set of Avatars, but custom is a bit too much.

  • 03.19.2007 12:15 PM PDT
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Posted by: natedogr
Achronos will NEVER allow it.


Damn I wish I could control stuff here sometimes...

  • 03.19.2007 12:17 PM PDT
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There'll always be the risk of people abusing the privilege.

  • 03.19.2007 12:23 PM PDT

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It would be cool if there was an avatar builder built into the website.

  • 03.19.2007 12:29 PM PDT

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Posted by: AnalyticalEdify
I realize that much, but not everyone links their gamertags to the forums. And not to mention, not everyone on here plays Halo 2 + X-Box Live. Other Bungie games do exist other than Halo 2 and Halo 3.


The avatar creation tools in H2 aren't completely Halo specific.

I don't see how having the same type of avatar system for the site would be a bad thing (well, anymore than letting people link thier phallíc laden gamertags to Bungie.net).

  • 03.19.2007 12:42 PM PDT