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Subject: Beta: We're Taking Your Questions

Posted by: shanksterr
Posted by: x Pstapete x
let me know if you can answer these...
1) How do RP's work?\
2) Will there be any other matchmaking updates in the coming weeks of the beta relasing more waepons/wehicles (similar to last weeks Banshee & BTB addition)?
...more to come


The Rating Points (RP) Ranking system is based on military ranks and is the secondary measure which measures you up in matchmaking. The points given goes accordingly, and are given in both ranked and non-ranked matchmaking:

Win a match: 1 RP
Lose a match: 0 RP
Quit out of a match: -2 RP

Long story short, avoid quitting out of a match.

** NEW ** Also, to become an OFFICER (i.e. Lieutenant, Captain) you need a certain level in matchmaking, which is posted now.

*****There appears to be more axes on which the RP system is based upon. So far we have TWO (points and MM level). If you have any more conclusive ideas on other ways that they base the RP ranks, please please please help us out in the forums so we can discuss it!*****

Also, check out Sam Adam's site, one of our members: ***HERE***


The ranks are given like so, and are subject to change (as this is semi-unofficial and somewhat speculative):


Rank: Recruit - Grade 1
RP Points: 1
Level: any level






Rank: Apprentice - Grade 1
RP Points: 3
Level: any level






Rank: Private - Grade 1
RP Points: 5
Level: any level






Rank: Corporal - Grade 1
RP Points: 10
Level: any level






Rank: Corporal - Grade 2
RP Points: 15
Level: any level






Rank: Sergeant - Grade 1
RP Points: 20
Level: any level






Rank: Sergeant - Grade 2
RP Points: 30
Level: any level






Rank: Sergeant - Grade 3
RP Points: 40
Level: any level







Rank: Gunnery Sergeant - Grade 1
RP Points: 50
Level: any level






Rank: Gunnery Sergeant - Grade 2
RP Points: 75
Level: any level






Rank: Lieutenant - Grade 1
RP Points: 100
Level: 10 and above






Rank: Lieutenant - Grade 2
RP Points: 125
Level: 15 and above







Rank: Lieutenant - Grade 3
RP Points: 150
Level: 15-19


Rank: Captain - Grade 1
RP Points: 150
Level: 20 and above






Rank: Captain - Grade 2
RP Points: 175
Level: 25 and above







Rank: Captain - Grade 3
RP Points: 200
Level: 25-29


Rank: Major - Grade 1
RP Points: 200
Level: 30 and above






Rank: Major - Grade 2
RP Points: 225
Level: 35 and above







Rank: Major - Grade 3
RP Points: 250
Level: 35-39 (?)


Rank: Commander - Grade 1
RP Points: 250
Level: 40 and above (?)






Rank: Colonel - Grade 1
RP Points: 300 (?)
Level: unknown






Rank: General - Grade 1
RP Points: 400 (?)
Level: unknown


these are not correct, the rp scoring is not correct, i got two points for finishing second in rumble pit so they are wrong... i dont want answers from the public, this thread is for bungie to answer us with REAL answers please people stop answering with simple rumours or half answers!!!

  • 05.23.2007 12:34 PM PDT
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Thanks for allowing the masses to try out the Halo 3 Beta. I can’t wait for the final game. Keep up the great work!

What would mister chief look like being fired through the man cannon (like the Multiplayer Beta Logo)?

How many staff members at Bungie does it take to run the Halo 3 Beta?

Do all of the complainers motivate or de-motivate you when putting the final polish on Halo 3? I personally love what you have done with the game.

Can we expect more matchmaking updates during the Beta?

What percentage of Weapons, Maps, and equipment are representative in the Beta as opposed to the final game?

  • 05.23.2007 12:34 PM PDT
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I believe it was said somewhere in a previous update that this beta is only to test the gameplay and networking. That said it would make sense to leave out things that will be more fun and exciting for us to google at in the final game. My question is,...is there still a considerable ammount of placeholder graphics and sounds in this beta that are going to change for the final game? Like the ghost for example...it still sounds exactly the same but i'm sure you would have changed it some.

  • 05.23.2007 12:34 PM PDT

Why is it that the Master Chief floats when he dies in water? Is he not wearing a 1 ton suit of armor? Shouldn't he just sink to the bottom?

  • 05.23.2007 12:34 PM PDT

When well the answers to all these questions be posted? Just curious....

  • 05.23.2007 12:34 PM PDT

Walter Works Inc.

Is it true that you're working on incorporating functions that will support machinima, such as no hud, the ability to lower your weapon, etc? My friends and I can't figure out how to lower our weapons in the beta, whereas, in Halo 2, you could by holding the grenade button or by pressing down on the d-pad in offline games. Red Vs. Blue was able to lower their weapons and have no hud in the Halo 3 Beta movie on the marketplace; was that a different build? Can we expect to see these things in Halo 3?

  • 05.23.2007 12:35 PM PDT

I have quite a few questions concerning many glitches I've heard about online, so I'm not sure if I should post, because I think it would be considered leaking information, because it involved information not yet released by Bungie, but is apparently in the coding of the beta, so I'm just gonna go ahead and keep my mouth shut unless told otherwise.

I do have one question I can ask though:

There is a picture of the Wraith in one of the menus in the beta. Since there's now a Banshee in BTB, will there be a Wraith, as well as other vehicles, in the beta sometime in the future?

  • 05.23.2007 12:35 PM PDT

Here is my question, does the bashing of the Halo 3 beta effect your thinking or way your are treating the game now. I like the beta and i think you guys are doing some great things. But I'm just curious to know if you all are reacting to some of the comments about the beta.

  • 05.23.2007 12:36 PM PDT
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Bungie, would you mind compiling a list of the confirmed bugs you will be fixing that we beta testers have uncovered so that we can all pat ourselves on the back in a more concrete way and say, "yeah, I helped with that."

Even if you don't, thanks for these several weeks of untold fun. Regards,

Sparxter

  • 05.23.2007 12:36 PM PDT

Only God Can Judge Me Now

tomcat, the mvp is calculated wrong sometimes. mvp stands for most valuable player. so if its always right, tell me why when I am playing team slayer and i go 30 and 5 with a plus 25 spread and my team wins, why does the guy on the other team who went 10 and 13 negative 3 get mvp. Not to be rude or cocky but obviously he wasn't the most valuable because his team lost and mine didn't and if we switched teams and played again i gurantee you my new team would have won. that makes me mvp of that game. and that has happen quite a few times. so yes the mvp calculation thing is flawed mr. tomcat.

  • 05.23.2007 12:36 PM PDT
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Thanks Bungie for making a nice beta. I have enjoyed the game so far.
Why did you guys remove the auto-sentivity???....Game feels like Ghost Recon or someother ubisoft game. as you guys probably know using a controller makes it difficult to aim. Please bring that back or it wouldnt be Halo. The graphics arent as bad as everyone thinks...Its just the jump from Halo1 to Halo2...was dramatic...now we dont see that. Even after we have a new graphical powerhouse as the 360.

  • 05.23.2007 12:36 PM PDT

Thanks to all you Bungie folk for allowing us to be a part of the Beta and help create the best next-gen game ever! Please don't take to heart all the superficial ranting towards such a monumental achievement. As requested, here are a few of my thoughts regarding the Beta so far:

1. I love the Party Up option in the Postgame Report Lobby. Will we be able to party up with members of the opposing team in the final version?

2. Is the RP ranking system accelerated just for the Beta, since the life-cycle is less than four weeks? Folks are ranking up rather quick...

3. Will the Party Details stream a live-feed of the player's party and game information in the final? It'd be informative to see how quickly the score is changing without having to back out and re-select.

4a. Will we be able to export Film to a non-360 HD for increased storage?

4b. Are you going to implement any tools to edit/cut/mix/add music to films?

5a. I know this has been brought up before, but to reiterate, are you going to lighten the transparency of the Hill in KOTH?

5b. .....and extend the duration of KOTH possession time to win?

6. Are you going to increase the accuracy of the BR over long distances? Headshots across the map in Valhala sure are a bugger to get!

7. I've noticed a big of spawn lag, where a Spartan will appear on the map moments before they are controllable. This is a bit annoying during those sniper/shotty matches and I almost feel bad for taking the headshot. Will you be addressing this?

8. I miss the "Lost the lead," "Tied the leader," "Gained the lead" announcer. Will we hear his return?

9. MC slides down hills quite a bit when landing after a jump. Did he forget his old boots? Or are we stuck with his new Heely Sneakers?

10. The Power Drainer is my new favorite piece of equipment, though can really be a drag since MC can only drop it at his feet. It'd be great if he could learn how to toss it like a grenade or at least lob it a little further away from his own personal space. I'm sure it can't be quite as heavy as picking up the new warthog. Will you be doing any changes to the deployment for the final game?

11. High Ground is a great map! I think it would add a great twist if we could close the gate after it has been opened. Will we see any adaptations to the control panel come September?

Thanks again for the long days and nights of hard work you all have put into this game! I LOVE IT! and thank you for reading these many pages of questions from your concerned fans. We look forward to the Weekly Update on Friday. Cheers, Z

  • 05.23.2007 12:37 PM PDT

Was Wondering what is going on with cheaters in Beta? Was playing with a Colonel and several other high ranks all on the same team.. everybody on my team was dropped from the game 1 at a time, resulting in them winning.. check the guys stats.. he was a Captain maybe 45 minutes ago, and now he is Colonel, which is almost impossible going form 200 raiting points to his 435 RP.. the dudes name was Tug 2The Boat was wondering if u could give us so info on what do! Thanks

  • 05.23.2007 12:38 PM PDT
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Does master chief have to take of his suit to go the bathroom? What about #2?

  • 05.23.2007 12:39 PM PDT

Not so much a question as a request. PLEASE bring back Race/Rally gametype for Halo 3, disappointed it was cut from Halo 2. Oh, why is the visibility of the walls in Crazy King so hard to see through?

  • 05.23.2007 12:39 PM PDT
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for the guy who asked how the RP works its simple really its every win you get you earn a RP every time you quit you get 2 RP's taken away ...now for my question im wondering if you are planning on makin the warthog a little easier to kill i stuck one twice and the -blam!- didnt die wtf sorta sucks if you dont have a trip mine or the lazer

[Edited on 05.23.2007 12:43 PM PDT]

  • 05.23.2007 12:41 PM PDT

MLG Pro 2007, Chicago and Orlando.

Why doesn't the controller vibrate at times when it should, such as when being sniped in the head or sometimes being beaten down.

  • 05.23.2007 12:41 PM PDT
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Why doesn't the Beta use the same profile system as Halo 2? It may be simpler (from a programming standpoint) to just use "Xbox Live Guest" profile sign in each time, but not when you're passing the controllers around amongst 6 people. Its going to make Halo night a pain.

Why did the medals get renamed?

Why does the PGCR automatically kick you into the next match? This seems like it could be used to exploit the RP system and make life easy for griefers.

  • 05.23.2007 12:41 PM PDT
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Could we get a brief overview of the Sheild doors?

If its velocity based, how come grenades can't get through ?

But i have seen people bounce grenades UNDER the door somehow.
Very crafty, but is that designed as such?

It can't be electronics based, because the spartans are wired like a living, breathing HAL
(2001, space oddysey) They certainly kill just as well.

Except their taller than i thought. Better looking too.

  • 05.23.2007 12:41 PM PDT
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Are you guys at all shocked by the level of stupidity coming from fans in this thread?

  • 05.23.2007 12:42 PM PDT
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Why do the motions seem jerky? I hope it is because this is a beta. Also, stick an original rank structure. The ranks in the beta seem to "copy" Ghost Recon. If you want to have meaningful symbols that are similar to military use the Navy's, no one uses them in other games, and the main character is a Master Chief, isn't he?

  • 05.23.2007 12:43 PM PDT
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Whats the quickest way to mute a player?

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Why did you guys invent the Melee lunge? (it's pretty disorienting)

and how come the AR bullets seem like they travel really slow?

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  • 05.23.2007 12:44 PM PDT
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Alright, here goes:

- Why did you let people who don't have gamertags (or 360's rather) sign up on halo3.com originally?
- What happened to the sword and the pistol?
- Are these really the graphics that frankie kept talking about? They're great and all but why do they look so similar to the alpha?

  • 05.23.2007 12:44 PM PDT

Join Planet Reach
Hog sniping
Exalted is considered "the highest" because you can't get any bans or warnings of any kind for quite a long time, which is harder than just being a member for a long time.

What planet are we on in each of the levels? In my mind, it's very obvious that snowbound isn't on earth. Where in the universe are we?

  • 05.23.2007 12:44 PM PDT