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Subject: Differences between H2 Vista and H2 Xbox
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Just curious, but what are the differences? And i don't mean like menu and game lobby differences...I'm looking more along the lines of guns, features, etc. I know it's a slightly stupid question, but I'm just curious. Flame suit is armed and ready.

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  • 08.05.2007 10:17 PM PDT
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There has been no change to the weapons... you get two new maps (District and Uplift) but you lose the two newest Xbox maps (Desolation and Tombstone). There is a map editor, so you can make your own maps. Other than that, it's Halo 2 with a simplified browser for LIVE instead of Matchmaking.

  • 08.05.2007 10:35 PM PDT
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What the chick said.

  • 08.05.2007 11:42 PM PDT
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I Don't think Scarlet crusade is a female. No woman in their right mind would be on this thread.

Then again, if you are a woman scarlet, I apologize.

  • 08.06.2007 12:11 AM PDT
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Posted by: Ryanman7
I Don't think Scarlet crusade is a female. No woman in their right mind would be on this thread.

Then again, if you are a woman scarlet, I apologize.

I do beg your pardon, for I am a woman. =O Don't be so quick to judge.

  • 08.06.2007 3:15 AM PDT
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Posted by: Scarlet Crusade
Posted by: Ryanman7
I Don't think Scarlet crusade is a female. No woman in their right mind would be on this thread.

Then again, if you are a woman scarlet, I apologize.

I do beg your pardon, for I am a woman. =O Don't be so quick to judge.
Come on, Ryanman. Scarlet Crusade? That just screams feminism. Actually, no, it doesn't. Nevermind.

  • 08.06.2007 5:20 AM PDT

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  • 08.06.2007 6:05 AM PDT
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The Oni avatar might be something of a give away...

  • 08.06.2007 11:01 AM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

Really, I'm colorblind!

  • 08.06.2007 11:27 AM PDT

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Enjoy your aids. o_o

  • 08.06.2007 3:01 PM PDT
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Posted by: Scarlet Crusade
Posted by: Ryanman7
I Don't think Scarlet crusade is a female. No woman in their right mind would be on this thread.

Then again, if you are a woman scarlet, I apologize.

I do beg your pardon, for I am a woman. =O Don't be so quick to judge.


I sincerely apologize. *takes bigot badge and hides it in coat*

  • 08.06.2007 8:26 PM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

Hey Ryanman, didn't I see you outside of an Anti-Female Gamer's rally?

  • 08.06.2007 8:31 PM PDT
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god... no you didn't *watches crappy reputation go further down the tubes*
I'm fully aware that many women game and are damn good at it... my girlfriend is hardcore. I just didn't think the B.net forums would be a breeding ground for intelligence and therefore : women.

Now that DOESN'T mean that Scarlet Crusade is an idiot either. Did I cover everything?

  • 08.06.2007 8:38 PM PDT
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Aww, now I feel all fuzzy inside. Thanks Ryan. =D If anyone thinks that I'm an idiot, they've seen advanced lifeforms beyond genius as we know it. Plus, I think every forum needs a woman's touch every now and again.

  • 08.06.2007 9:33 PM PDT

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*whistles*You go girl!

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Posted by: Beowul7
Enjoy your aids. o_o


Just because someone is colorblind isn't an indication they have a disease. In fact many people are hereditarily colorblind to some degree or another, 1 out of 100 males are protanomalous or having a "red weakness". 5 out of 100 males are deuteranomalous or "green weak". If you've ever seen some of these then you can find out if, what kind, or how severe, you may be colorblind. I myself am ever so slightly deuteranomolous.

I just felt I needed to clear up that ignorant post with some know-it-allism... :P

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  • 08.06.2007 9:58 PM PDT

Posted by: Duardo
I'd love to be a 10 year old and tell my mom I'm going on an adventure out into the world catching Pokemon, with her full support. Never mind the fact that there are rapists, criminals, and murders out there, or the fact that I may get killed by a Pokemon.

Luckily I have Pikachu.

1. Campaign mode has laoding points between levels, so there are no more graphic pop ins during gameplay.

2. AI is noticibly better, instead of enemies sitting around shooting at the cover you are behind, they will attempt to flank you.

3. Doesn't use Halo 2's online Matchamking system, which is a bummer.



[Edited on 08.06.2007 10:14 PM PDT]

  • 08.06.2007 10:14 PM PDT
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Posted by: The BS Police
1. Campaign mode has laoding points between levels, so there are no more graphic pop ins during gameplay.

2. AI is noticibly better, instead of enemies sitting around shooting at the cover you are behind, they will attempt to flank you.

3. Doesn't use Halo 2's online Matchamking system, which is a bummer.


Not only campaign, but multiplayer too.

  • 08.06.2007 10:45 PM PDT
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I dunno if Xbox gets this or not (I don't own an Xbox...) but Halo 2 Vista gets a lot of connectivity issues when new people join a Gold-user hosted server. It fades to black, Setting up game... Setting up game... Connecting to Server..., then goes back into the game... at least I get this a fair bit.

  • 08.06.2007 10:50 PM PDT
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That happens on the Xbox as well. It may be the game re-synching all the players.

  • 08.07.2007 5:30 AM PDT
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Posted by: Scarlet Crusade
There has been no change to the weapons... you get two new maps (District and Uplift) but you lose the two newest Xbox maps (Desolation and Tombstone). There is a map editor, so you can make your own maps. Other than that, it's Halo 2 with a simplified browser for LIVE instead of Matchmaking.


It doesn't come with a map editor, it just comes with tools to compile them into maps. You still need to own a basic 3D modelling/mapping program like 3DS Max (which can go anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000 for a software license).

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Come on, Ryanman. Scarlet Crusade? That just screams feminism. Actually, no, it doesn't. Nevermind.


Ok there "Kimmy." I'd be more worried if it was actually Mistress Kim. :P

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  • 08.07.2007 10:42 AM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

Haha, hey Agamemnon was that misquote on purpose?!

  • 08.07.2007 10:44 AM PDT
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No, I just woke up and it took me a while to figure out what the hell I did wrong actually. : )

  • 08.07.2007 10:45 AM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

:P That's what I figured. ;)

  • 08.07.2007 10:47 AM PDT
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Posted by: The BS Police
1. Campaign mode has laoding points between levels, so there are no more graphic pop ins during gameplay.

2. AI is noticibly better, instead of enemies sitting around shooting at the cover you are behind, they will attempt to flank you.

3. Doesn't use Halo 2's online Matchamking system, which is a bummer.


AI is better?

can we confirm that perhaps? I thought the Halo and Halo 2 AI were quite good all in all, if it got an upgrade I'm all for it.

  • 08.07.2007 11:50 AM PDT

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