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NOOBLORD

umm...... why do ghost suck in halo3 but not in halo2

HALO 3 IS ALSOME, but I'm saying why is it weaker and can barely get to splatter people

  • 05.23.2007 2:10 PM PDT
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When will you come out with a map that has a day and night sort of thing? I mean, wouldn't it be cool to have battles starting in the daytime going into the night, then daytime again? It would be cool to see flares and what-not at night and see parts of the armor light up as well. Also, there needs to be a map that has brutes and/or elites that'll mess up gameplay from either side of the opposing teams or somewhere in the rumble pit that's all. What do you think?

  • 05.23.2007 2:11 PM PDT
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Can we see Mister Chief riding the Mongoose in the lift in Valhalla?

  • 05.23.2007 2:13 PM PDT

NOOBLORD

and where is the porta poddy?

  • 05.23.2007 2:14 PM PDT
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how many maps in finished game?

how does RP work?

will we see the masterchiefs real face in the single player campaign? lol : P

  • 05.23.2007 2:15 PM PDT
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1. How do the levels work in H3? How many games do I have to win for it to go up? I figured out the RP and ranks but the levels still confuse me.

2. Are the stats from the beta going to be carried over to the full version when it is released or are we going to be starting from scratch?

3. Are you going to reset the stats on H3 annually when the full version is released because that is a rumor?

  • 05.23.2007 2:16 PM PDT
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Couple questions....

Why is the battle rifle burst so much slower, and inaccurate?....to help make the assult rifle more used?

The rocket launcher seems like it was down graded again, H2 you could lock on but wasnt as powerful, and now its neither..?

Couldnt you make the matchmaking more detailed like Call of Duty 3 for example, where you can search for a specific map and/or game type you want..?

Thanks for the beta and hopefully the final game turns out great.

  • 05.23.2007 2:16 PM PDT
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Questions and comments:

Can I test the rest of the summer for free? I would gladly sign any waiver and do any necessary work to keep my Beta going. I really think that overall most things are good such as the "veto". Yes, sometimes people press it just to press it; however, I had snowbound pop up alot so we all "veto"ed it and got another board. Since we vetoed it does that mean we have less of a chance playing that board or even game type? As for the mongoose.. I think it should be "jackable". When riding the mongoose you have no offense, so riding one is pointless unless to get from A to B. How about this...take out the SMG from the game or the AR. Then put two on the handlebars of the mongoose. That way it isn't a "sitting duck" vehicle or that it doesn't have too much fire power. Both of those guns are nice, but neither one are needed on the same board, because it is kind of redundant. The sniper control seems better for some reason but not as strong. Same thing for Rockets and Brute Shot. The mongoose is a great idea, but if no guns then maybe more horsepower since it doesn't have any ammo? Seems that it would only make sense. How about the military people give you all a break too...I mean come on it's a video game not a replica of the battle of 1812...if you want that then go play some Tom Clancy game that isn't as fun! Thanks!

  • 05.23.2007 2:16 PM PDT
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oh yh and just coz alot of peple are adding all the vehicles and banshees etc excpet the warthog (whihc is awesome) suck my nans big hairy b*lls

[Edited on 05.23.2007 2:17 PM PDT]

  • 05.23.2007 2:16 PM PDT

Why do Spartans drop their dual-wielded weapon when melee attacking? It gives the guy with the single weapon (AR, Needler, etc.) the advantage in a smackdown (and it's not realistic--does Frankie drop his left-hand weapon when he goes to smack Chow-Yun Fat? I didn't think so).

On the same point, consider: If while dual-wielding, one reloads, they manage it one handed--shouldn't the same rules apply for melee?

Loving the game, btw.

[Edited on 05.23.2007 5:24 PM PDT]

  • 05.23.2007 2:17 PM PDT
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Is there a way to save your films from the Beta onto a computer? If so I would like to know how.

Will our videos still be accessable after the end of the beta

  • 05.23.2007 2:18 PM PDT
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I'd just like to say; keep the weapon strengths the same, please. the shotty is PERFECT, same with the Carbine. Don't change Snowbound much, if at all.

Questions tho:
1.are melees stronger now? Seems to be; and they can attack from farther away, like with the Sword.

2.Why re-include the SMG?

3. What further Spartan customization can we look forward to? I like spending time personalizing my armor and emblem uniquely, and i'd love to do a LOT more than just what's been offered so far. I'd like more specific color options (for one thing) on different parts of the armor.

4. Can we hope to see more levels like Snowbound? I PWN in that map with the shotty and Carbine ; i want more like that ! :)

5. Can we expect to see more medium sized maps..somewhere between the size of Valhalla and High Ground? (too big, too small, in respect.)

6. Why are the grenade icons so small? Please increase the size, perhaps color the icons differently, to see them easier with peripheral vision.

  • 05.23.2007 2:18 PM PDT
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Да?

What If I fall out of the map?

What If I get owned?

Will there be more players in Matchmaking?

Will we see any (more) new game types?

  • 05.23.2007 2:19 PM PDT
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will the ranks be carried over

  • 05.23.2007 2:19 PM PDT
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Is there going to be more freedom in control choices in the final game? I'd like to assign my melee to to one of the bumpers, probably LB. I rarely dual wield, so reloading weapons independently isn't a big deal to me. I would rather be able to melee without taking my thumb off the right analog stick and throw nades with the left trigger.

  • 05.23.2007 2:20 PM PDT

I tried to sign my signature here but the pen busted off in my screen.
:(

Please take out the VETO option. Obviously, too many idiots have nothing better to do than VETO every game!

  • 05.23.2007 2:21 PM PDT
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i was just wondering if the "Gained The Lead", "Lost The Lead", "Tied The Leader" voice is going to be in the final version of the game.

Also why did you not put it in the beta?

Why did you put the fuel rod back on the Banshee in multiplayer

Will you be adding any Halo 2 maps into Halo 3?
If so, which ones? (probably won't get answered but it's worth a shot)

[Edited on 05.23.2007 2:24 PM PDT]

  • 05.23.2007 2:21 PM PDT
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Sorry for the repeated questions:

Why is the smg so weak? You can pickup 2 of em and still get owned by the assaultrifle!

Why doesnt there spawn a heavy vehicle in BTB in Valhalla? I damn looked forward seeing the new wraith!

Why doesnt the Spartan Laser or Rocket Launcher melee cause instant death as the oddball does? A such heavy weapon bashed on a person must cause instant death!

Why does it caus damage to the driver when i shoot the warthogs back, but not the driver?

It seems the plasma grenades unneeded / dont seem to spawn often on maps, compared to halo2, how is that?

Why isnt there anymore the Bungie.net logo in the background of the registered users?

Why isnt there still a health bar?

Why when i choose to edit the appearance of my masterchief, i see a masterchief with a custom colored helmet (the pic where in the background is last resort) but i can only edit a stripe but the hole helmet ?

Why are people able to open a custom game but im not?

Why do i spawn and instantly get shot by a sniper?

Why did you let all this information about halo3 come with the beta? ( 4 player coop, weapon list and vehicle list )

Recently ive 3 times met a horrible player, he constantly called me a "son of a blam!" in the postgame and before the game started ( his gt was IChGI AleX ) , what can i do about such jerks?

Is there a chance to play some halo3 games with the developers ?

Why isnt there any Slayer Pro?

Why does the warthog spawn only with a chaingun turrent instead of a gauss turret??

90% of the time i melee a player before he melees me but still i die and he doesnt die.
this is often and really really annoying ( maybe 10 times per game ) .
even if the player has no shield and we get into a melee fight i die first. it seems that my melees sometimes arent working.
60% of the time i throw a grenade before dying my grenade doesnt explode,dissapears,doesnt cause any damage to the other player. even if i stuck him with a plasma grenade.
sometimes seconds before i die i shoot with the spartan laser but the shoot doesnt appear and the spartan laser has still 100 ammo.
Will the lag issues get fixed?

thanks

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  • 05.23.2007 2:22 PM PDT
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Why exactly do I keep playing Team Slayer games when all I want to do in BTB Training is objective based games?

Seriously, I've played roughly 20 Slayer games and only 2 CTF games on Valhallah.

  • 05.23.2007 2:22 PM PDT

Will the final game have an answer to "de-ranking"?
There is already the option to boot someone that has betrayed you, there should be the option of booting someone that continues to commit suicide. It can be the x button when prompted, or an option added similar to the mute person feature. Another suggestion would be to allow someone to reset there rank via the website every 90 days or so.

Beta is amazing though.

  • 05.23.2007 2:24 PM PDT

Long live Halo : Combat Evolved!
Hour long CTF Battles at Blood Gultch!
Warthog Launching!
Assault Rifle!
No Target tracking missiles true skills! No mercy!


Has target tracking been taken off from the rocket launcher?
If so this is awsome because I loved lining up rockets at warthogs in Halo 1 and hitting them. There was nothing more rewarding.

What is the highest rank you can achieve in the beta?

Why does my arm on my Spartan character disapear in a multi-flag game mode when I am holding it on the back of an ATV?
By the way the Mongoose is awsome!

  • 05.23.2007 2:25 PM PDT
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Posted by: scottymate
How does the game calculate the MVP at the end of the game? And why does it seem to get it wrong sometimes? ^_^


if this has been answerwed oh well.

MVP is calculated by the most valuable person for their team, not the game. ex. if you play a slayer to 100 and everyone on your team gets 25 kills and on the other team, one person gets 24 kills. he contributed 100% of his teams kills while you contributed only 25% of your team's kills. MVP does not mean best player, or person with most kills/medals. it means the most valuable player for ONE TEAM. thats why the losing team will normally get the MVP becasue your team has less kills so you have to get less kils to get a higher percentage than the other team. it can be confusing and it took me a while to figure it out but it makes perfect sense.

  • 05.23.2007 2:26 PM PDT

Just Chill Baby.

God Country Notre Dame
Class of 2011.

Posted by: TomcatJones
please will you answer the thousands of "MVP is flawed" questions??

i don't find it to be broken, it seems fair to me, the person who contributes the most to their team, win or lose, gets the award.

but apparently hundreds dont get it. -silence them please??


Oh yeah, I mean when i got 24 kills in a slayer game, leading my team and all players in the game, a player on the other team with 3 kills got the mvp. If you ask me he truly was the mvp of the game with a -8 k/d spread.

  • 05.23.2007 2:26 PM PDT
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Why can't we play ranked matches with our friends in rumble pit? Or am I missing something? My friends and I can play ranked team matches, but it always says "party too big" for slayer rumble pit matches with my friends. Help me out someone.

  • 05.23.2007 2:27 PM PDT