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Subject: Halo 2 bots
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Does anyone know about halo2 bots, it would fill up online games, and provide users of halo2 without xbox live to have a better experience with multi player, i really wanna c bots in this game, the faq says maybe, so what do u think?

  • 05.30.2004 4:23 PM PDT
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I don't see it happening..

  • 05.30.2004 4:25 PM PDT
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Nobody knows yet.
I don't think its going to happen.

[Edited on 5/30/2004 4:26:18 PM]

  • 05.30.2004 4:25 PM PDT
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Firstly this has been polled at least half a dozen times and Ive only been a member for a fortnight or so here.

Secondly Bungie have said they've heard the cry for Bots and looking into it.... Which sounds to me like they're looking at it and they're finding it diffcult. So my highly educated answer is I don't know and anyone who claims they do is most likely lying or deluding themselves.

  • 05.30.2004 4:37 PM PDT
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If you read the newest weakly update, when they talk about the robot vacuum, just think like they are talking about Bots and not a vacuum and I think thats whats happening. They are o.k. but no where near perfect so they aren't going to have them.

  • 05.30.2004 4:48 PM PDT
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I really hope they do have Bots, cause I don't have Live and I dont feel like begging for it either. And I keep upsetting myself cause every time I think about Halo 2 having bots I realize the chances are slim to none. If you think about it, Microsoft probably wants money, so adding bots makes people like me not buy Live, therefore Microsoft not getting money, but if they dont add bots, then people (again) like me will get Live, Microsoft gets money, and everyone is now happy.

  • 05.30.2004 5:09 PM PDT
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i really hope they'll add bots too, although I think it's highly doubtful, because of Xbox Live and because Bungie has not said much about it.

  • 05.30.2004 5:13 PM PDT
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If bots are added, I highly doubt they will be part of Live play.

  • 05.30.2004 5:18 PM PDT
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I think they should definitely add bots, even people with live will be able to use bots for regular multiplayer, its also a way to hone up on skills. If the AI is going to be so good in Halo 2, i don't see how it would be that hard to put Bots into multiplayer. But i agree alot of things are about money these days and they may keep them out for that very reason.

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  • 05.30.2004 5:22 PM PDT
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I could see it happening, but to me it doesn't seem like it fits for Halo. And like Pyrokinetic said, it probably wouldn't be for Live.




  • 05.30.2004 5:24 PM PDT
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It would be really cool to have bots as part of your team.

  • 05.30.2004 5:25 PM PDT
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how long is a fortnight (sry)....anyways bots would be nice..but online i don't like bots, they get in the way (experience from other games)

  • 05.30.2004 5:26 PM PDT
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Fortnight= 14 days (2 weeks)
Know what you meen about them getting in the way.

  • 05.30.2004 5:29 PM PDT
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I don't know why people keep asking for bots again and again. The campaign is there for a reason. For adrenaline-packed single player action (and co-op for people with friends of course). Multiplayer is for just what it sounds like, multiple LIVING BREATHING players who can afford the extra happiness. Bots would come nowhere near the ability of the numerous elites so I personally would hate to see them, it'd just be more free kills.

  • 05.30.2004 6:31 PM PDT
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I think bots should definitely be included in halo 2. 3 good reasons

1. Bungie rants on and on about their ridiculously good AI, so why not show it some more.
2. It would give people with absolutely no friends something to do (ie me) after they beat the game.
3. If most mp levels are as huge as Zanzibar sounds, than four ppl will definitely not be enough

It all boils down to whether microsoft wants to promote the greater common good (make bots), or attempt a ridiculously shrewd way to make money.

  • 05.30.2004 6:58 PM PDT
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The only reason I signed up for this board was to find out thix exact question: Will there be BOTS in Halo 2? Dammit by the sounds of it, hardly anyone thinks it will happen. Most think it's a great idea including me.

I do not have LIVE and probably never will.....if Halo 2 has bots for the multiplayer, this game will be perfect to me. I have been wondering this for months, after playing Medal of Honor Rising Sun and Red Dead Revolver and XIII....the ability to battle bots for us non-LIVER-ers is a wonderful and exciting thing. I would never have to leave my house if Halo 2 has bots, especially for people like me who do most of their gaming at night when everyone else is asleep. I can't stress this enough BUNJIE:

PLEASE PUT BOTS IN THE MULTIPLAYER!! This would be the greatest thing ever, especially for us without LIVE!!!!

  • 05.31.2004 4:14 AM PDT
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If you want bots, why not just use campaign mode? There's tons f covies there, and marines, and a bunch of other people and vehicles.

  • 05.31.2004 5:42 AM PDT
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you know i don't think microsoft will get the final say in what goes into the game, bungie will, you know the people who are MAKING the game.

  • 05.31.2004 6:13 AM PDT
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Posted by: Krayzied
I can't stress this enough BUNJIE:


you mean bunGie...

  • 05.31.2004 6:16 AM PDT
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People still want bots in multiplayer because they want to actually use the multiplayer maps of Halo 2 when they don't have any people to play with. Plus, like previously mentioned, they are great for honing your skills and figuring out how to navigate the maps when faced with opponents.

  • 05.31.2004 6:21 AM PDT
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I would be happy with something as simple as the bot AI that is used for xbox counterstrike. I would want something to be able to practice on and play against with my friends. But other than that I don't really care because I got Xbox Live two days ago w00t w00t!

  • 05.31.2004 7:37 AM PDT