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Subject: Beta: We're Taking Your Questions
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I havn't heard a voice of another player during the entire beta. At first I thought it was my mic, but I did go purchase another one, and same result. When I try to "unmute" the other players, it does not change when I press X. Am I just stupid, or is there something wrong?

  • 05.23.2007 8:03 PM PDT

Are you taking in information not only on servers and game code, but also on kills with certain weapons or areas in-game in an effort to balance them with the general public?

  • 05.23.2007 8:07 PM PDT
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In a recent news bulletin, you said you were updating the beta to test whether you could make large scale changes to it. Will you be updating visual elements throughout the course of the beta? Seing as how a few parts appear lacking or look unfinished, such as the fact that the Chief's armor looks somewhat like platic, and the water reflections don't appear very accurate.

  • 05.23.2007 8:08 PM PDT
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Gosh gee wilickers
Why is the beta so fun?

Oh. and how does the rp system work, as far as how many you get a game and what not?

  • 05.23.2007 8:08 PM PDT
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How many easter eggs are in the beta?
How many glitches have you/we found?
Did you know people are nicer in the beta, then in halo2?

  • 05.23.2007 8:11 PM PDT

I don't have any major complaints/questions. But it's always the little changes in a game that really interest me. Here are my few questions:

What's up with the armor colors for the beta? Sage in Halo 2 is much different than the Halo 3 version. See the difference here:

http://www.bungie.net/Account/Profile.aspx?player=Epyon%20MX

Why are there no emblems on the left arm any more?

In regards to the water, I'm sure there are more effects. Right now it looks kinda weird with the rocks and water near the rock not looking wet.

Great beta, Bungie! Looking forward to September.


  • 05.23.2007 8:12 PM PDT
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I noticed that the FOV for the H3 Beta is the same as Halo 2's. Halo: CE's FOV was a good bit wider and seemed much more realistic. The H2 FOV seems too claustrophobic and makes it easier to lose your bearings, especially in close quarter fighting. Was this a conscious decision, and is there a specific reason for it (frame-rate)?

If possible, can we make the view selectable? The H:CE view is much more natural.

  • 05.23.2007 8:12 PM PDT
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ALL THE WEAPONS ARE PERFECTLY BALANCED EVERYONE SHUT UP ABOUT THE NEEDLER! YOU "PEOPLE" THAT GET ON THESE THREADS AND COMPLAIN CAUSE YOU ARE NOT GOOD AT A WEAPON AND KEEP DYING BY IT NEED TO DO 1 THING.......GET BETTER AT THE GAME!!! ALL THE TIME YOU USE TYPING COMPLAINTS ON HERE COULD BE USED GETTING BETTER AT THE GAME SO YOU COULD STOP WHINNING. I AM SO GLAD YOU CAN FINALLY KILL SOMEONE WITH THE NEEDLER, SHOTGUN, AND TURRETS!! IT SHOULD NOT BE IMPOSSIBLE TO KILL SOMEONE WITH A WEAPON, LIKE THE SHOTGUN WHERE UNLESS YOU ARE HOST YOU CANT GET A KILL WITH IT THAT IS JUST STUPID. THIS GAME IS GONNA BE A BEAST!!!!

-50-

P.S. THE WHOLE NOT BEING ABLE TO HEAR THE PLAYERS DURING THE GAME REDUCES THE AMOUNT OF CRAP PEOPLE SAY DURING THE GAME (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) I.E. SCREAMERS, RACIST PEOPLE, AND -blam!-S THAT HAVE NO SELF ESTEEM AND JUST PICK SOMEONE RANDOMLY ON THE OTHER TEAM TO JUST MAKE FUN OF EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE LOSING

[Edited on 05.23.2007 8:18 PM PDT]

  • 05.23.2007 8:15 PM PDT

Why do I ALWAYS spawn in the same place in team games? For example, when playing high ground team slayer, blue team, I ALWAYS spawn right behind the mongoose.... it never seems to change. Why is that?

  • 05.23.2007 8:17 PM PDT
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Yeah, doubt you will answer this but its worth a shot... What is missing from Halo 3 beta that is in Halo 3. Like i saw that you did not add the Spartan handgun (M22 i think) into the halo 3 beta, will it be in Halo 3? Also i know you guys were saying that you will be able to become a brute as a character is this true or what is it? Last finally question on high ground can you close the gate/ entrance? is their like a door that you can close cause that would be pretty sweet...?!

Thanks

  • 05.23.2007 8:18 PM PDT
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I don't have a question, just a comment. First of all, let me say that the beta's gameplay is some of the best I have ever seen. The maps are fun, well balanced, and exciting, and the game as a whole is one of the best balanced ones I've seen to date.

That said, the graphics, at least on my non-hd-tv, are surprisingly poor. I have always been a fan of the halo series, love the gameplay, and the story, no matter what game you release in september, I'll buy it. But the graphics on the beta are just plain unacceptable. I've been playing gears for the past few months, and I can see what the 360 is capable of. I've heard that much of it may be placeholders, and I understand the unimaginable pressure bungie is under right now. But as far as I'm concerned, I have come to expect the best from your games, and I don't intend to stop now. So far, I think that you have achieved some of the best gameplay to date, but if the graphics don't improve, if halo 3 doesn't blow me away in a way nothing has before, I'm going to feel like you've let me down.

Thank you for all your hard work, and I can't wait for the game to finally come out, I'm sure it'll be great.

  • 05.23.2007 8:22 PM PDT

Krunkatize me Kap'n!

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Posted by: HTial12
How does RP work?


Answer on RP...
From what I understand 1 win = 1 RP and you don't lose RP for losing a match

but you CAN lose RP

  • 05.23.2007 8:26 PM PDT

Krunkatize me Kap'n!

i would like to know about the RP system, and i would also know how the MVP is chosen in games, because ill go like 22-4 with the most medals, and not get MVP...

also, when are custom games going to be availible (if at all in the beta)

and also... I would like to thank Bungie very much for choosing me for the friends and family...

  • 05.23.2007 8:28 PM PDT
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Will our saved films transfer from the beta to the final game?

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Will the weapons we have seen in the beta change at all in the final version of the game in terms of damage and clip size or are they finalized? It would be nice to see some balancing between the covenant and human weapons. The battle rifle and sniper rifle are obsolete next to the carbine and beam rifle. The carbine completely outshines the battle rifle in terms of damage and accuracy, making it completely pointless to pick up a br when a carbine is avaliable. Is it possible to fix this before the game releases?

  • 05.23.2007 8:29 PM PDT
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you do use rp i was 66 rp lost 1 game went down to 63 rp soo u lose rp evn in social games

  • 05.23.2007 8:32 PM PDT

Reach!

I love the game play, the plasma pistol has been tuned perfectly, I still miss the m6d damn it. I think the weapons are fine.
Over all performance went down considerably when the masses joined the beta. I hope this will give MS a chance to tune the servers, because when H3 launches I don't want lag to be an issue.
I can hope that the graphics will still be polished, and still think the game is great... Right?
Doors or portals that could be opened and then closed is a great idea, why couldn't you close it if you can open it?
I've heard Halo will look better than any thing on the 360 to date.
Here's to Bungie, the great team that imagined Halo and served it to us. Halo 3 is the begining of the end!!

Another thing real quick.. the ability to crouch while walking......

[Edited on 05.23.2007 8:38 PM PDT]

  • 05.23.2007 8:35 PM PDT
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My first question for ye Bungie is if you're carrying the missile pod, a dismantled turret, or a spartan laser (possibly even the rocket launcher?), are you more easily killed in any way, shape, or form? Does it take less melee whacks or rounds from a weapon to fell a "heavy wielder"?

Another question would be the obvious,"Will there be more weapons turning up for testing in the Beta?" I miss my energy sword, and would love a medal for slaying a whole team with one again.

Finally, can we get a Mister Chief / Crackdown Agent picture to honor the game that is the Beta's home? Or Mister Chief owning alongside them?

  • 05.23.2007 8:35 PM PDT

Can you give the names of all the new medals that are in the beta?

  • 05.23.2007 8:37 PM PDT
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If you die in Valhalla, then where do you go?

JH

  • 05.23.2007 8:37 PM PDT

Reach!

You respawn into Valhella!!

  • 05.23.2007 8:40 PM PDT

Who sends babies to fight men?

Will the mister chief be the other playable character in multiplayer?

  • 05.23.2007 8:41 PM PDT
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Why is the music player disabled in the beta? I'll be playing music then as soon as Halo 3 boots up, my music cuts off and the buttons turn grey.

  • 05.23.2007 8:46 PM PDT
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Will Bungie be releasing a RP rank guide before the end of the Beta? I'd like to see what ranks I am working for. The highest I've seen is Captain.

  • 05.23.2007 8:46 PM PDT
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Will the Mongoose honk?
Will it be announced when we gain the lead?
Tied the Leader?
Lost the Lead?

  • 05.23.2007 8:48 PM PDT