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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update 02/01/08

What the -blam!- Frankie? What the -blam!- are you saying about Michigan Wolverine fans? Yes, we are rich and snooty, but do you really think we're going to hell? Maybe I'm missing something.

  • 02.02.2008 11:44 AM PDT

finaly bout time the melee was fixed

  • 02.02.2008 11:48 AM PDT
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Good to hear about the melee fix, not sure why it was changed from the beta in the first place, but w/ever. Honestly though, you guys seriously believe that there are people out there still playing Halo 3 who have not noticed the melee problems?

Hahahahaha Good one!

  • 02.02.2008 11:58 AM PDT
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Im gald that they're fixing the "flying body" bug, but what about the sniper bug?

I don't know if anyone else has noticed but I sure have! I have video clips of games where I've shot somebody in the head.. oh say 6 times!! And still they dont die.

And just to be sure, I have checked and re-checked my video clips so that I know what I'm talking about :D

Please bungie, HALP!!!!

  • 02.02.2008 12:19 PM PDT
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Posted by: Domino Theory 2
I've said it before, but I just thought I'd say it again here.

Thank you Frankie for the Recon armor :) My MS points/Map Pack gifting will not stop!

I may even decide to do it here as well.


...what?

  • 02.02.2008 1:02 PM PDT

IB. The bane of my existence.

Posted by: DEEP NNN
Though I laugh greatly at the Melee physics sometimes, they are a tad too unrealistic.


But flipping Elephants and Scorpions is? If you look, the Elephant flies FAR when you flip it. Yeah, I know the Elephant should never be in a position to be flipped, but its still possible.
And I'm pretty sure a Spartan/Elite are slightly lighter than an Elephant or Tank.

[Edited on 02.02.2008 1:11 PM PST]

  • 02.02.2008 1:10 PM PDT
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awww... no more flying bodies? Im gunna miss the carnage sailing across the map =[

  • 02.02.2008 1:15 PM PDT
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melee fix,flying bodies etc. are all awesome cant wait for u guys to fix them...i know if u do them well bungie is gonna be closer to world domination XD
frankie is funny, luke as well...i really would want to play with them but im not gonna be one of those creepers that send them messages and friend requests

  • 02.02.2008 1:29 PM PDT
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just so you u all at Bungie know, i think you all need to reset the Heat Maps, on virtually every map, the whole thing is red.

  • 02.02.2008 1:35 PM PDT
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Very nice update. The melee fix is long awaited. I like it that your taking constructive critisism from MLG. Not saying that you should do everything the say but ideas from many different minds and view points is always a good thing. Sad about Purple Reign, sounded like an amazing map, but Moonlight sounds like a badas map as well. Seems like it will be a small map too so not too disapointed. Also glad that Bungie is trying really hard to listen to the communities complaints and to fix them. I hope the next update has pic of DLC. Keep it up Bungie, the dude abides.

  • 02.02.2008 1:55 PM PDT

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Posted by: Downserj
I don't get why everyone hopes the newly added level is going to be Lockout.

Yes, it was a good level, but we have Gaurdian now. If they remade Lockout, it would ruin both maps because they would be competing with each other. I know that Gaurdian is not Lockout, but it is too close (don't even say it's not, Bungie even said it's a spiritual successor, end of story). I think it is Moonbase Alpha myself, which is closer to The Longest.

Why should they keep on making old maps when there is so much more potential for new, original ones? Halo 3 isn't Halo 1 or 2, so the maps won't play as well, they weren't designed for the features offered in Halo 3 opposed to the old ones.

I do love Cottonball already though. They said it is officially a remake of a Halo 1 game. I can handle a remake occasionally, to bring back a familiar feel, but with a new touch.


Thank you, finally someone who has sense! Why are we so fixed on having remakes of OLD maps, Halo 3 is a NEW game therefore there are NEW maps. Be happy with Last Resort. Why would they make a new game but keep making old (remakes) maps? That DOESN"T make sense!

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  • 02.02.2008 1:57 PM PDT
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How about we REPLACE the BR for the Halo 1 pistol..... Now that was a skill based weapon, and no burst luck with that. ALL SKILLED HEADSHOTS

[Edited on 02.02.2008 2:06 PM PST]

  • 02.02.2008 2:05 PM PDT

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Posted by: Bobblesackin
How about we REPLACE the BR for the Halo 1 pistol..... Now that was a skill based weapon, and no burst luck with that. ALL SKILLED HEADSHOTS


How about we just replace Halo 3 with Halo 1 and 2. That would make sense.

  • 02.02.2008 2:08 PM PDT
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Will someone PLEASE tell me how the needler is HARDCORE????

oh yeah, and please take the motion sensor off of hardore, i know you don't see your enemies on it, but it's annoying being there when it doesnt do any good.

[Edited on 02.02.2008 2:16 PM PST]

  • 02.02.2008 2:14 PM PDT

The famine has ended.
MLG Playlist is begun.

Good job bungie having MLG folks oversee the melee modifications. Now make everybody happy and fix hardcore.

  • 02.02.2008 2:18 PM PDT

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yea thats true

  • 02.02.2008 2:45 PM PDT

The famine has ended.
MLG Playlist is begun.

Posted by: Death v1
Now lets look at bungies version of THC without MLG roots(THC in h3). Whats this? Valhalla, mongooses, the whole slew of things already changed(especially oddball settings), VIP, and more.


Hardcore needs to be fixed. To those who don't think so: you have more than 10 other playlists to hang out in. Let us have our one. Make Hardcore have MLG gametypes.

[Edited on 02.02.2008 3:32 PM PST]

  • 02.02.2008 3:28 PM PDT

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Melee "fixing," MLG Pros, and crazy Mister Chiefs! Oh my!
I loved the update Frankie!

  • 02.02.2008 4:16 PM PDT

nice update bungie. i cant wait till the new map pictures come out so i can see what they look like
goo bungie you guys are sick best game in the world

  • 02.02.2008 4:19 PM PDT
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It should be pointed out that the majority of Halo players probably haven’t noticed anything is even wrong with melee
I understand you have a job of PR and spinning things, but seriously now. How stupid do you really think we are?

It doesn't take a genius to realize that the melee in Halo 3 is awfully broken. What's really shocking is the amount of time it's taking for you guys to fix it. The game has been out for more than 4 months, and now you're fixing it? This should have been corrected within the first 2 months.

Now, don't say I'm being ungrateful. To the contrary. I really hope you guys fix the melee to the way it should be ASAP. Halo 3 can deliver an awesome online gaming experience, but not until this is corrected. Then, and only then will I return to playing Halo 3 online. It's the main reason why so many have left to other games (like COD 4).

  • 02.02.2008 4:20 PM PDT
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why are u bashing the wolverines. The wolverines rule, p.s. please Jesus send Terelle Pryor

  • 02.02.2008 5:39 PM PDT

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Posted by: blackzeus13
Actually are you stupid? Do you really thik that the average Halo player posts on the Halo 3 forums? The answer is a resounding no.
What difference does that make? Because they don't post on these forums about it does not mean it is not widely recognised. Frankie was speaking in generalities whilst being ignorant of the -blam!-ing and moaning that you can hear constantly on live. I mainly don't like the reason he gave for implementing the changes: "at the competitive end of the spectrum there are issues with several granular melee features". Why say that most people on live think it is fine, when they clearly don't, and why ignore the numerous posts on the H3 forum, and attribute these changes to serving the MLG players needs.

  • 02.02.2008 5:44 PM PDT
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I am just posting here regarding your updates and newly announced map packs you are soon releasing.

First off, I would like to see more specific changes you made in these updates.

Lets start with the mele changes. I would like to know what you are changing with the mele. Are you making it stronger? Weaker? Less of a lunge? Or are you fixing the lag problems. Also, what are you changing with the flying bodies? Do they fly not as far? Or farther? Or do they just not fly at all? Please also state what the "small changes" are and how they will make for better online game play.

These sort of issues truly irritate me when I am not notified what is going on. I know you are going to get into the specifics later, but why not just tell the community now? A little suspense is fine, but I see no point in not notifying us at all. This goes the same for the new map pack that will be release soon. Please tell me and the community the specifics of it and what will be available to us. Also, it would be great if you could post some images of the maps that you created. Maybe a couple of advertisements to make us want to buy your product. Thank you very much for your time and please respond to me with integrity through this forum or private messages.

This is to Frankie and all the other Bungie employees related to these topics.

Again, thank you very much for the great game and your incredible online resources.

[Edited on 02.02.2008 5:55 PM PST]

  • 02.02.2008 5:49 PM PDT
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NO FLYING BODIES?!?!?!?!?!?

  • 02.02.2008 6:03 PM PDT