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Subject: Way Beyond the Beta: Screenshots Galore
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I agree, Im starting to hate people that are starting to -blam!- about how the graphics that you see on the halo 3 beta. All I keep on hearing is the graphics suck, the graphics suck, the graphics suck. first of all it's a freaking beta!!!!!!!!! It's not like the people at bungie are saying this is the graphics you are going to see! Give them a break it took them 3 years to finish the game and we still don't know if it's done yet they might be still putting the finishing touches on the game. And yes halo 3 is a better game than Gears of War, no compitetion!Bottom line: All you unbelievers quit your -blam!-in! HALO4EVER!!!!!!!!!!

  • 07.05.2007 12:12 AM PDT
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love the brute choper.

  • 07.05.2007 12:14 AM PDT
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I've been around these parts for almost eight years now...wow! Maybe I should be concerned about that...

Graphics do not make a game. If you buy a game simply because it's all sparkly, you are very stupid.

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  • 07.05.2007 12:18 AM PDT
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Your friggin' right.(Im Greek lollolololololololololol)
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Posted by: snowysnowcones
How in the world do you pronounce "Epitaph"?


Ep - it - af

I believe.

  • 07.05.2007 2:47 AM PDT

What time is it?

Great post Bungie, there were a lot of really awesome updates that I myself injoyed.

1 - Last Resort = absolute awesomeness, I can't wait to play it. Has anyone noticed that there our now islands located off the coastline? cool addition.

2 - Epitaph (pronounced "Epp-Eh-Taff") also looks sweet,

3 - Armor permutations are a welcomed addition to H3, I think I'm in love with the CQB armor. The EVA looks a little weird, like the head has too much width (aka Nose to back of head) but its nothing serious. The unlocking aspect seems like a worthy challenge, cant wait to see whats in store...

4 - The Brute Choppa, I can here the Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonators already "GET TO THE CHOPPPA!" Im a little concerned about its power, its seems unstoppable, which isn't necessarily bad, but it would "tilt" the playing level out of balance

5 - I've noticed a debate in this forum over the quailty of graphice. My take: who cares? I was already impressed with the graphics at the beta while on a non-HD television. Looking at the photos now, they look great, and besides, its the gameplay that really sells H3. And don't compare it to GoW, there are about 100 things that H3 has better than GoW. I'm just saying that the graphics already look amazing, that plus the superior gameplay makes H3 number 1

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  • 07.05.2007 3:22 AM PDT
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4 - The Brute Choppa, I can here the Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonators already "GET TO THE CHOPPPA!" Im a little concerned about its power, its seems unstoppable, which isn't necessarily bad, but it would "tilt" the playing level out of balance


GET TO THE CHOPPA!! Haha, thats so gonna be me...

  • 07.05.2007 7:07 AM PDT
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While I think that the new armor looks amazing, I think that it is bad for Halo. Before flamage, let me explain... I think that the idea of the masterchief is seen through his armor. That said, if you change the armor, you change everything that is the MC. Color and emblem are one thing, but when you change his helmet, or other parts of the armor, you lose what is so cool about this game. Of course this is my opinion, but I really feel like I am losing some connection with the game when changes like this are made.

  • 07.05.2007 8:00 AM PDT
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Posted by: ILoveCops
While I think that the new armor looks amazing, I think that it is bad for Halo. Before flamage, let me explain... I think that the idea of the masterchief is seen through his armor. That said, if you change the armor, you change everything that is the MC. Color and emblem are one thing, but when you change his helmet, or other parts of the armor, you lose what is so cool about this game. Of course this is my opinion, but I really feel like I am losing some connection with the game when changes like this are made.

I'll opt for the flamage. I think you and MC should see some counseling...maybe he's trying new things in life?

Anyways as we all now, you don't actually play as MC in multiplayer but your own Spartan. That being said, I think it's awesome Bungie's giving us an abundance of customizable options. This is my connnection (as you like to put it) to the multiplayer experience, because it allows everyone have their own unique Spartan. And to think that there's still numerous armor permutations that's really cool.

And thanks Frankie for finally letting Luke post some cool stuff....you always hog it!

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  • 07.05.2007 8:23 AM PDT
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Can you say P R O?

  • 07.05.2007 8:30 AM PDT

Sweeeeet... I've never been a fan of "unlockable" material but I can give it a try. Thanks for the sweet update!
On 7/7/07, my grandmother will turn 77.

  • 07.05.2007 9:21 AM PDT

Out of balance? After dozens of days and updates worth of work ABOUT BALANCE, I'm pretty dang sure they know what they are doing!
Posted by: Agent Midnight
4 - The Brute Choppa, I can here the Arnold Schwarzenegger impersonators already "GET TO THE CHOPPPA!" Im a little concerned about its power, its seems unstoppable, which isn't necessarily bad, but it would "tilt" the playing level out of balance


  • 07.05.2007 9:24 AM PDT

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I agree, but as long the armor used in campaign stays the same, or they somehow explain the changes very well (if included in the campaigns), then I would be more open to the idea.

And like what other people have said, in multiplayer, it's your own character anyways, why not allow some customization?

If they include it and don't explain where the new variants came from, then that will take away a lot from the storyline. Since according to the storyline, the main armor costs more than I forgot how many battle cruisers, so I wouldn't think that variants would have been produced so easily.

The EVA suit (I think it's the large visored one) looks kind of like the SPI suit from ghosts. I wonder if they will include that, but then again, it may be a stupid move to do so without adequate background, and it would mess with the multiplayer balance.

Last thing. In the screenshots gallery, is that a hunting knife attached to the front of some of the suits? (you can see the handle, and what I think is the sheath)

  • 07.05.2007 10:27 AM PDT

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Phenominal! Just Fantastic!

Last Resort is a gorgeous sun drenched battlefield! Epitaph reeks of Forerunner grandeur and is SOO shiney.

Brute chopper on the other hand - gonna be a -blam!- to fight.

I think the CQB helmet will be my choice, unless there are others that i think are cooler, with maybe v. VI shoulders and EVA chestplate. Customisation = always good.

  • 07.05.2007 10:28 AM PDT
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The Brute Chopper seems to be the evolution of the Ghost and then some. I can't wait to see it in action on maps such as Valhalla or Snowbound to equalize some of the play aspect between a player and a Ghost/Warthog/Mongoose. The Armor Permutation will probably be like changing you skin in H2. Except its all Spartans. One last thing, will the Humans be fighting WITH the humans or are they out of the picture all-together because eliminating the most complicated character in the whole game (The Arbiter) kind of leaves people hanging. We need 2 know how they get off Halo 05.

  • 07.05.2007 10:31 AM PDT
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i doubt that the brute chopper is going to really be a brute "ghost". it'll probably be under the "heavy vehicle" section

  • 07.05.2007 10:41 AM PDT

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Posted by: Spartindude
OMG guys the old Halo 1 pistol in the customizable spartan picture!!!! That is awesome!!!


no, its not the old halo 1 pistol. its like the halo 2 pistol, but it has the curvy part on top, shoots much slower, and does damage that is balanced between halo 1 and halo 2. also no scope. (it was in the beta)


Posted by: II Biscuit II
The different armour will have different abilities

1. The one with the black strip in the front is close quarters abilities with ability to take extra damage in close quarter fights.
2. The bubble sheild helmet will be for snipers and long range players with special vision abilities (night, etc.)
3. The standard amour will be a balance between the two.


actually its just the opposite of that. the armor does nothing. FAIL.

  • 07.05.2007 11:01 AM PDT
Subject: Way Beyond the Beta: Screenshots Galore

g37

If you look closely at the original armour, u can see a knife in the left chest plate.

  • 07.05.2007 11:12 AM PDT

all you see is a glint.

i also agree with arizzel, i mean come on! there was only a few maps and no campaign. also did anybody noyice that epitaph(or watever) looks like the jedi temple?


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I agree some of the other guys they will probably have some tie in for the new permutations, and crap. Also dont know if anyone has noticed but the helmet that is all glasswith the shotty is the same one from the cover on "Ghosts of Onyx". So who knows what it means.


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  • 07.05.2007 12:06 PM PDT
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if you look at the guy with the brute shot arm plate and the over shleid arm plate there tthe same but the helmets are not meaning difffrent part of the boby armor can be chaged the way you would like it making more sathering and other things

  • 07.05.2007 12:27 PM PDT
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AzN in your house!
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if they have elits would they have speacal amory to? because it would be unfair to the elit or other covent

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  • 07.05.2007 12:28 PM PDT

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the E.V.A. and the standard armor are the coolest to me. 2 months seems like a lifetime!

  • 07.05.2007 12:43 PM PDT
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i wonder, is that the armor the spartan III's wear?

  • 07.05.2007 12:54 PM PDT

"Fatty is your daddy."

Epitaph looks so money

  • 07.05.2007 2:19 PM PDT