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Why do Americans always get host even though they dont have the best connection?

  • 10.03.2007 1:14 PM PDT
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WHen going for skulls, do you have to play that map all the way up to that point, or can you use the sub-stage selector to skip forward to get you to the skull sooner?

  • 10.03.2007 1:15 PM PDT

Back in my day, all we had was two sticks and a rock, and we had to share the rock! -SGT Jonhson-

Why did you guys not give us the option to decide how splitcreen looks?! Frankly i don't care about distortion.

  • 10.03.2007 1:15 PM PDT

If at first you don't succeed, tell everyone you did.

1- why isn't there some kind of matchmaking for forge and co op? my freinds are all still into regular multiplay.
2- is there any chance of Halo DS being made? I'd buy it.
3- how come we cannot rewind or fast forward in campaign movies?
4-why exactly did the covenant want humanity dead?
5- how did the flood originate?

  • 10.03.2007 1:15 PM PDT
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Why do Americans always get host even though they dont have the best connection?

  • 10.03.2007 1:15 PM PDT
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How are multi-player skill levels calculated.
Specifically, how a teammate can level past you when you are always on the same team and he rarely has better stats/mvp

I have posted a detailed description here with some confirmations:
http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=13265667&v iewreplies=true#end

EDIT:
Fixed link

[Edited on 10.03.2007 1:16 PM PDT]

  • 10.03.2007 1:15 PM PDT
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I'm going to ask several.

* Will there be any download content to enhance the forge experience such as new items to place in the maps... Perhaps concrete bases for objects to be place on?

* Can we get a better map for Rocket Race something designed like Headlong???

* Can we balance out the -blam- Hammer a little bit? It kills a fully overshielded guy...

* Also, do Stepping Razors and Over and Triple Kill and Two for One on anything beside Lone Wolf?

  • 10.03.2007 1:16 PM PDT
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Why can't we put whatever weapon and vehicle on any map we want in the Forge?

I understand you can't put certain vehicles on maps but we should be able to put any weapon on any map. I am just trying to say that customization should be a way for the player to do whatever he wants on a map with the items you guys have in the game. Sure we like Matchmaking but we also like to play different and fun custom games with our friends. For example, it would be fun if in the forge you could have all the weapons on the map be flame throwers so everyone can have one, but oh wait you can't. Some maps you can't even put the flame thrower on them and others you can only have one flame thrower. I am not saying I want this in the forge but its an example.

Why don't you have previous gametypes from Halo 1 or Halo 2, like Reverse Tag?

  • 10.03.2007 1:16 PM PDT
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i've got several videos of headshots from the sniper not even damaging an imobile spartan, in a ranked match, three shots in a row on one; explain.

  • 10.03.2007 1:16 PM PDT
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This has likely been asked already, but I don't feel like reading through 54 pages to find out. :>

The XBL game browsing that never made it into the game - are there any plans to have it implemented at a later date? Pretty please?

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During parts of the campaign I've noticed circular computer panels throughout the level that are actually accessable. They are definitely forunner records, but what is they're significance?

  • 10.03.2007 1:16 PM PDT

This game has been out for one week and you people are already complaining about new levels. If you don't like the ones we have go play Halo 2 with the 50,000 other people still playing it. Bungie is most likely basking in the glory of a glorious game release and diving into swimming pools full of cash and jewels, so I highly doubt that they are too overly worried about making new maps available. After the holidays I am sure we will see lots of updates and eventually some new maps. Griping about the matchmaking playlists is ok though, I'm really tired of shotty snipers.

  • 10.03.2007 1:16 PM PDT
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I am from England and have a few questions.

How come everytime i play matchmaking against Americans they get host? Leaving me and my friends with a HUGE disadvantage(Melee Lunge primarily)

Where is the Region search feature? Everytime i choose good connection, suprise suprise get an American host, why not a host from Europe at least?

4-v4 = Open Communication | 5-v-5 and above Push to talk: Having a laugh? wheres the sense? what other game does this? Social matches are supposed to be social so i dont expect to have to press a button to speak!

Big Team Battle: 8-v-8 When? Ranked When?

Whats the latest on the Halo 3 OST?


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  • 10.03.2007 1:16 PM PDT

I need a veapon!

The flaming head is a cool little trick, but why can't we have it?

How about Bungie puts up a flaming head download, charge 800 points for it, and donate all the proceeds to a charity? Call it "Flame-On for Charity" or something.

  • 10.03.2007 1:16 PM PDT
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I have a question. I have an awesome internet connection, but for some reason it lags out sometimes. I know when you quit a game in matchmaking you lose an EXP point. Unfortunately, this happens also when a player lags out like me. I have -19 points lost on military rank thanks to lag, is there any way you guys could fix it?

Oh, and to all those n00bs complaining about how the AR is tons better and useless against the BR, it is not. You people just don't get enough headshots : )

Great game Bungie!

  • 10.03.2007 1:17 PM PDT

I know not all of these questions will be answerd, but this has been buging a few of my friends and I . How come in forge, we can't Place all of the vehicals and weapons on every map. For example the gauss hog, carbine, and fuel rod gun can't be droped on vallhala. But all of them can be created on high ground. Since these user created maps aren't going to be used for ranked games why can't we use everything on every map?

P.S. placeing a ton of propane tanks, fusion coils, and any thing elese that explodes in the same area makes a nice bang that look really cool. Physics is fun!

  • 10.03.2007 1:17 PM PDT

Why do things take so long to upload / receve from the server?

  • 10.03.2007 1:17 PM PDT

Yes, for your information, I do happen to be a girl. =P

This is where I hang

-Zomg Catz!-

Hey Bungie
Love this game
(I have SO been ridiculed for skipping school to play it, but I want you to know that it was ABSOLUTELY worth it)

1) Please have infection as a matchmaking game

2) I really miss the H2 setup of profiles. Only one profile in our 360 is set up for Live, so its a pain because all three of us want our own armor configuration, but we all have to use the one. :P

3) Why wasnt there a long documentary in the special features like there was for Halo 2? THe stuff we got on the extra disk was good, just not enough.

Thanks for reading.

  • 10.03.2007 1:17 PM PDT

I'm probably twice your age, punk!

Oh, and say hi to your Mom.

First off, Halo 3 is awesome!!!

A couple of questions about saved films and screen shots:

Is there any way to rewind or jump way forward in a campaign saved film?

When trying to capture some screenshots I got a message that I have reached my limit (I think 50), and in order to save any more I would need to delete some first. How do you delete them? On the screenshots page on bungie.net there is no delete option, and the note on the right side of the page indicates the older shots will be overridden.

Thanks, and please consider adding Team Snipers .

  • 10.03.2007 1:17 PM PDT
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Has anyone looked into what appears to be a glitch disabling previously unlocked armor?
In my own case, it came after passing the amount of gamerpoints necessary to unlock the Security shoulders, seeing them available, and selecting them for the left and right shoulder slots. After this, they simply disappeared and are now listed as locked again.
Thanks.

  • 10.03.2007 1:17 PM PDT

Uitimate Victor

How do I unlock Luke Smith's helmet permutation?

  • 10.03.2007 1:17 PM PDT
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How come the chief is such a pimp?

Is the ledgendary ending cannon?

Rewind in film's?

Infection how do I get it in Ranked or Social servers?

  • 10.03.2007 1:17 PM PDT

1. Why (on High Ground especially), when I kill someone they spawn behind me? If this was done on purpose, which I'm guessing it was, please change it. There's no point in having a power weapon and setting up if your set up is broken over and over by stupid spawns.

2. Why are the snipers completely useless? No I am not a lousy shot, I was awesome in Halo CE, Halo 2, and the Beta but now I can't hit anything. I know you made the boxes tinier to add more skill, but you have to keep it fun. Not being able to do something you could do well in 2 previous games isn't fun for me.

  • 10.03.2007 1:19 PM PDT

I know it's been asked before but, I would like to know what's up with the D Pad chat for more then 4 people? The only time I actually can't use the D Pad is when I'm in a group with more then 4 people, since I try to drive the warthog and when I hit the D Pad the hog stops. Just put the proximity talk back in.

  • 10.03.2007 1:19 PM PDT
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I've noticed when i'm playin online that there are players out thre with cool armour suits!!!do you have to unlock them or is there another way of gettin them???


cheers lads!!!

  • 10.03.2007 1:19 PM PDT