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Subject: Unresolved and new problems in Halo 2
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I just wanted to get some opinions on the not-so-stellar side of Halo 2. I mean, I bought the game, but I was kinda underwhelmed. The campaign mode kicks butt for a while, at least th first time I played it. Doesn't seem to hold my interest like the first one did.

That however, is not what actually irked me about the game. When will the completed interface be downloadable via Xbox live. Like the one with "symbols" allowed in names. And the one where first player is tied to controller 1, so I don't have to explain to everyone who has to press the button in which order. Jeez, how about I just pass out the controllers? Much easier that way. And the chat option for LAN games. Oh yeah, and what about universal control in the main menu, for all players? That would be nice. I just find the interface extremely annoying, like it was though out, and designed down to the little details, but then no one decided to try using it before that design got the OK. All the "features" in it make things harder.

I'm pretty much asking to get flamed here, by people who like the interface, but I just thought if there were one place where the Bungie guys might actually listen, and make thing better for Halo 3, it would be here.

So what other changes did you feel were for the worst, and want done better in the next installment of the franchise?

  • 12.21.2004 12:03 PM PDT
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For starters Halo 2 topics belong in New Mombasa, Zanzibar, or Optimatch. This particular topic would be better suited for New Mombasa. Now onto the rest of your comments.


Posted by: branewalker
When will the completed interface be downloadable via Xbox live. Like the one with "symbols" allowed in names.

That is controlled by xbox not bungie.

And the one where first player is tied to controller 1, so I don't have to explain to everyone who has to press the button in which order. Jeez, how about I just pass out the controllers?
The primary controller is whatever one starts the game or the last one to back out. Makes since to me.

And the chat option for LAN games.
My understanding was that headsets worked on LAN games. Maybe I am misinformed.

  • 12.21.2004 12:16 PM PDT
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My biggest gripe with Halo 2 in how you just can't jump into the game you want to on Live. I also am getting very frustrated with the "unable to load map" which has been happening a lot and making me reboot my Xbox every third match I play!! What is up with that?

  • 12.21.2004 12:16 PM PDT
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Posted by: NJDOMINATOR
My biggest gripe with Halo 2 in how you just can't jump into the game you want to on Live. I also am getting very frustrated with the "unable to load map" which has been happening a lot and making me reboot my Xbox every third match I play!! What is up with that?


Try cleaning your xbox lens or your cd.

  • 12.21.2004 12:19 PM PDT