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Posted by: bucwaas
I hope these maps are as cool as halo2 multiplayer. I am afraid they may be too big for four-on-four competition. I think Vahalla is a great map with a cool feature(man cannon) but it seems very spacious. I wonder if bungie will have dedicated 6 v6 matches for some of the bigger maps. Graphics look sweet.

relax according to gamepro Epitaph is pretty small (Think Halo 3 Midship) and we already have a new beaver creek look alike (Snowbound). So don't worry about 8 person matches.

  • 07.03.2007 6:13 PM PDT

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This is my kind of update keep it come'in!

  • 07.03.2007 6:17 PM PDT
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All this isn't really news to me.. but nice high quality renders guys.

  • 07.03.2007 6:20 PM PDT

Think, write, and reflect.

So with these armor permutations, are the varying appearences simply cosmetic or actually affect the manner in which a Spartan plays. Hence, creating a class-based combat, with some Spartans that move faster, or have heavier armour, or any other kind of variation that distorts the the level playing field of prior Halo games. ((I am not passing judgment on this concept, simply inquiring for clarification))

  • 07.03.2007 6:21 PM PDT

Missing the headshot from across Last Resort: 1 sniper round, -1 kill.
Having that round ricochet 3 times before coming straight back through my head: Priceless.

Impressive. MOST impressive. The new maps look cool... I could be wrong, since I've never played on either of the maps, but Epitaph looks like it may end up sharing some similarities with Halo 2's Colossus (Long and narrow, multiple vertical levels, high ceilings, open areas as well as closed in spaces--like hallways and passages--that allow variety in encounters from long-range to close-quarters combat, definite Forerunner flavor... etc.). It may be something of a "spiritual successor," if you will... but that's all just speculation. As far as the new armor goes, I like both, but I think I'm gonna stick with the classic Mark VI. I'd feel strange fighting in anything else :)

  • 07.03.2007 6:25 PM PDT

Sentio aliquos togatos contra me conspirare.
>> >> (I think people in togas are conspiring against me)

If you really really dont give a chit come here (but I really don't care)

Oh and the Empire would totally crush the Imperium...I mean come on Vader has a theme song! Does the Emperor have one?!? I think not!

Hmm.

Autocannon. S R AP
7 48" 4

Autogun S R AP
3 24" -

  • 07.03.2007 6:26 PM PDT

Missing the headshot from across Last Resort: 1 sniper round, -1 kill.
Having that round ricochet 3 times before coming straight back through my head: Priceless.

Posted by: RedStormRisen
Hmm.

Autocannon. S R AP
7 48" 4

Autogun S R AP
3 24" -


I agree. Just one question: Say what?

  • 07.03.2007 6:28 PM PDT
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If you make it a CQB armor, does that increase ur melee power rather than someone who was regular spartan armor?

  • 07.03.2007 6:29 PM PDT
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alright guys...it was just stated in that update. the different armour variations are simply "cosmetic" !!! as in they don't directly affect gameplay in any form.

[Edited on 07.03.2007 6:34 PM PDT]

  • 07.03.2007 6:33 PM PDT
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There are plenty of things to say, but which one is right?

Nice screen shots. I really like the one of Zanz-er-Last resort. Also, I was wondering the same thing computergeeq.

  • 07.03.2007 6:36 PM PDT
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Posted by: computergeeq
If you make it a CQB armor, does that increase ur melee power rather than someone who was regular spartan armor?



[Edited on 07.03.2007 6:39 PM PDT]

  • 07.03.2007 6:39 PM PDT

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Posted by: General Nelson
So with these armor permutations, are the varying appearences simply cosmetic or actually affect the manner in which a Spartan plays.

  • 07.03.2007 6:52 PM PDT
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well put it into english for us

  • 07.03.2007 6:52 PM PDT
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Sweet post Bungie. But I wonder what he mean't by 'unlock' for the new armor. maybe some are unlockable to all and some are exclusive. maybe you get them for buying legendary, or playing 200 hours of MP, or getting all achievements, or maybe as the reward mentioned to the 1st 100 on the ARG log in site.

Edit: Does anyone else see an elite reflected in the Central Spartan's visor? It kinda looks like one.

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  • 07.03.2007 6:53 PM PDT
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while i knew about most of this stuff already....ive never seen pics like this. like hbo said GAWJUS. this is the kind of update that makes me glad im a 'Lo fan.

(Too bad we'll never get to use that combat knife) That knife if like hot manaquin.

  • 07.03.2007 6:59 PM PDT

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!

  • 07.03.2007 7:02 PM PDT

yo.

brain......just......kerploded.....

  • 07.03.2007 7:04 PM PDT

Sentio aliquos togatos contra me conspirare.
>> >> (I think people in togas are conspiring against me)

If you really really dont give a chit come here (but I really don't care)

Oh and the Empire would totally crush the Imperium...I mean come on Vader has a theme song! Does the Emperor have one?!? I think not!

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Posted by: RedStormRisen
Hmm.

Autocannon. S R AP
7 48" 4

Autogun S R AP
3 24" -


I agree. Just one question: Say what?


Sorry. Just me being a nerd. In warhammer 40'000 an autocannon is pretty much a 120mm tank gun. Autocannons are on the chopper. Autoguns in the 40K universe are more like what in on the brute chopper. Nerdy me :)

  • 07.03.2007 7:06 PM PDT

Zerogreenchief is eh pretty cool guy, eh trolls people and doesn't afraid of anything.

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Posted by: Sago
I am pretty sure that the new armor will be unlocked as you beat the campaign story.


Hmmm.. I wouldn't be too sure about that. I think you might need to increase your skill level or rank in multiplayer to unlock the new armor.. kinda like the way they had it in Rainbow Six: Vegas.


I like this idea. So now you can have something to show for your skills besides your rank.

BUT WHERES MY ELITES!

[Edited on 07.03.2007 7:07 PM PDT]

  • 07.03.2007 7:07 PM PDT
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GET TO THE CHOPPA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 07.03.2007 7:07 PM PDT
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YES!!! I am happy.............. More kinds of Spartan armor..... AND it DOES NOTHING to gameplay..... "Yay! no Halo 3 RPG!"

  • 07.03.2007 7:10 PM PDT

Posted by: Maniak
Ya same here i called Xbox Support and i got some indian dude who told me to wait a few hours then turn my xbox back on, the thought of no xbox for over an hour was proposterous, I then proceded to call him foul words and throw the phone

TIGHT!!!!GR8 STORY!!!!!!!wher be meh elites????

  • 07.03.2007 7:11 PM PDT

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Shrine? No <3?

  • 07.03.2007 7:12 PM PDT
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those armor changes look really -blam!-.

  • 07.03.2007 7:15 PM PDT