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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 3/28/08
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is there absolutely nothing new to Blackout besides texture and stuff?

  • 03.29.2008 8:42 AM PDT
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no,thars leese

  • 03.29.2008 8:59 AM PDT

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yeah i like how they brought back lockout, which i think was an amazing map and sidewinder, all of the new maps look like the have good potential........i hope

  • 03.29.2008 9:10 AM PDT
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nice

  • 03.29.2008 9:11 AM PDT
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Why.

You say that "improvements were made"... I remember no problems with lockout (other than super bouncing...) what improvements could be made? I can think of 1 - removing fusion coils but I see that wasn't done.

This map is "better give or take an odd jump"

That is what made lockout GREAT, all the "odd jumps" that made it possible for longer survival and "ninjaing". You take these out and you have ANOTHER halo 3 map with limited options and poor game flow.

I STRONGLY urge you to let OTHER PEOPLE play the map and not just Bungie people (get the MLG kids to come in again?) and then after doing this PLEASE take the advice and WORK with it to make IMPROVEMENTS.

I say that because you guys released a beta, and then made no obvious changes that needed to be made to improve from the beta. Then you get all the feedback in the world on what can be changed in THC and it takes an entire month to change ball time from 100 to 250 points - and no other improvements were made.

Bungie you don't take constructive criticism well because you immediately think it's all coming from pricks who don't mean well. But I urge you to do everything in your power to not ruin a Halo 2 remake. You will disappoint many fans and many, if not already, will quit, because this is their one last hope for redeeming this game (new maps) - I know this holds for me and many people I know.

  • 03.29.2008 9:12 AM PDT

-A witty signature that can be placed on the bottom of all your forum posts.

So why was the needler removed? Now that its a viable weapon, this is the perfect environment for it IMO.

  • 03.29.2008 9:20 AM PDT
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I am glad tht you guys have inroduced some form of Lockout but I would still strongly prefer the old Lockout to any new Halo 3 map (including blackout). Lockout was simply the best! Just bring back lockout the way it was! I dont see why any changes are needed!

  • 03.29.2008 9:37 AM PDT

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wow i cant tell the diference i got an ideafor new elements o' forge. blinkie lights

  • 03.29.2008 10:16 AM PDT

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Posted by: Commissar16
I am glad tht you guys have inroduced some form of Lockout but I would still strongly prefer the old Lockout to any new Halo 3 map (including blackout). Lockout was simply the best! Just bring back lockout the way it was! I dont see why any changes are needed!
what? this map is better. plus GIVE US BLOOD GULCH AND BATTLE CREEK please

  • 03.29.2008 10:17 AM PDT

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Posted by: Phantomzero17
][/quote]I don't have a 360 :'([/quote]

Seriously?
I know, it's not fair...

  • 03.29.2008 10:30 AM PDT

Don't ask about the name-- it's a long story

Very interesting. Can't wait!

What we really need in Forge, is some kind of light stand. There's some forged maps with spots that are pitch-black or too dark to see crap...

[Edited on 03.29.2008 10:46 AM PDT]

  • 03.29.2008 10:42 AM PDT

Eat needles!

Where'd the needlers go?!?!?

  • 03.29.2008 10:59 AM PDT
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Posted by: BanginLeavin
Where is the word on the winners from the first running of SWAT. Dont tell me that the stats are not being counted because it was shorter than planned. I put in a lot of time into even getting a chance at recon.
Who said there will even be a prize for that?


Mar 15, 2008 ... Just like Grifball is and SWAT will be, these DoubleXP Weekend playlists are also another opportunity to receive the Reconnaissance Raiment.

Bungie said that

  • 03.29.2008 11:42 AM PDT
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Posted by: COB SCARFACE H3
Bungie..In case your reading... With the massive amount of people requesting team snipers for a double exp weekend it will be inevitable. However, here are some ideas to make it unique.
Add these to the team snipers playlist
1. Team Snasers- team snipers with secondary weapon as a laser. Try it out really fun and balanced.
2. Lurkers-You know this one
3. Regular shotty snipers
4.Team snipers-first to 25
5. Tactical Snipers-Team Tactical Snipers
6. Swat Snipers-ok maybe i went too far here....
7. Snipe Ball-Grifball with snipers
8. VIP Snipers
9. Small boxed in map for No Scopes
10. Beach Escape- Round based gametype. Two rounds per team. One team has to keep the other team from reaching the hill with snipers. Sort of like Border patrol.
I realize must of these are dumb or wont work but hey how about some diversity and fun. Seriously.


All of those are great except for Shotty Snipers - I think the sniper playlist should be limited to sniper weapons. Also, Lurkers = invisible snipers?

  • 03.29.2008 11:43 AM PDT
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This map looks incredible.

And you posted it on my birthday.

Was that my present?

  • 03.29.2008 12:18 PM PDT
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Posted by: Commissar16
I am glad tht you guys have inroduced some form of Lockout but I would still strongly prefer the old Lockout to any new Halo 3 map (including blackout). Lockout was simply the best! Just bring back lockout the way it was! I dont see why any changes are needed!
what? this map is better. plus GIVE US BLOOD GULCH AND BATTLE CREEK please
And you know this how?

  • 03.29.2008 12:20 PM PDT

cool update, im really loving those mouse over screens that show you the new/old versions of the maps. :)

PS.
PERMANANT TEAM SWAT IN MATCHMAKING!

  • 03.29.2008 1:01 PM PDT

So, let me get this strait. This monday when Team Swat gets removed at 2 am or whatever from the playlist, the MLG Playlist will immediately be put on there for everyone to enjoy??

  • 03.29.2008 1:12 PM PDT
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Posted by: Tacky


I STRONGLY urge you to let OTHER PEOPLE play the map and not just Bungie people (get the MLG kids to come in again?) and then after doing this PLEASE take the advice and WORK with it to make IMPROVEMENTS.

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Bungie you don't take constructive criticism well because you immediately think it's all coming from pricks who don't mean well. But I urge you to do everything in your power to not ruin a Halo 2 remake. You will disappoint many fans and many, if not already, will quit, because this is their one last hope for redeeming this game (new maps) - I know this holds for me and many people I know.


Wow. What do "MLG" people have that other regular players don't have that makes their opinion somehow more important than everyone elses? Also, how can a SMALL percentage of Halo players speak on behalf of the entire community? I think the map shold be distributed somehow to friends of bungie, ie people who don't play that much and aren't really that serious about it.
It seems to me that too many people place too much emphasis on this MLG thing. Just play the game FOR FUN. anyway....

I'm sorry this map is not a verbatim, 100% identical remake of lockout. It shouldn't be, because this is not Halo 2, and this map is NOT Lockout. Lockout can only be found on your Halo 2 disc. So, if this disappoints you, throw in your Halo 2 and don't play Halo 3. This game is different from Halo 2, so get used to it. Too many people just want to sit here and complain that this isn't a prettier version of Halo 2, it's totally different. That's what happens when a game reaches a new iteration, especially on a new generation system.

Here's a wonderful idea: Try playing the map before you say you don't like it. *GASP* I know, I know, crazy, but still, try it. I know I can't wait for these maps to come out, I'm uber excited for the new Sidewinder, and the new Lockout is just a bonus. I also like the new version of zanzibar.

Face it, Halo 2 is old news. It's over, done with. The emphasis was on duals in Halo 2. Now the emphasis is on mid-range combat. Blackout will be a welcome addition as a smaller map, with closer quarters for more chaotic combay. BRING IT ON!!!

  • 03.29.2008 1:16 PM PDT

You only die once, better make it count.

looks good cant wait til it comes out

  • 03.29.2008 1:26 PM PDT
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  • 03.29.2008 2:00 PM PDT

I love the entire Halo series, Halo 2 being my favorite of the games. I think that the universe is compelling and the story is deep, sweeping, and powerful. The hidden layers in the Halo trilogy and rich details of the backstory in the novels are something I love to be lost in, and im greatly looking forward to the story that Halo: Reach will weave. Bungie has carefully and lovingly crafted a mythic tale that will stay etched in my mind until the end.

you know, even tho im excited for blackout, im slighty disappointed in the themes of the maps that are being released. Have you noticed that in all of the DLC maps, including the Legendary Map Pack, that only on map (Avalanche) is set in Forerunner setting? Every other map is sat in some human earth facilty place. thats what makes halo unique is its non-earth locations. Not to mention many of the default maps take place on Earth too. im just saying theres not enough forerunner-like maps, but im not really complaining.

  • 03.29.2008 3:20 PM PDT
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Posted by: I WAN HALO 3
bungie r niec guy, he r dont do anything to u, he only gave away free beta codes is that so wrong? microsfot was all liek 'YO BUGNIE PUT UR COEDS INTO DIS BOX AND WE R PUT LOCK ON IT' and bungie was all like 'oooo okay :D' but little r bungie no, microsft r hav bad lock, and BADDD BADD people gots in and stole ALL beta codes D: now we dun has none left, if nething, blame microsoft 4 bad lockss and allow bad peoples to steel code

Awesome update! Now...if..only my 360 played Halo 3 anymore..I really should look into getting that disk fixed. I don't want to buy a normal version, I want to keep the Legendary disk.

  • 03.29.2008 3:52 PM PDT
Subject: Blackout

NO smg's its understandable that lockout didn't have any because of smg starts, but now? There isn't any at all? Plz have at least one on it, kind of how guardian has only one....
Also I thought there was going to be a regenarator on it too? I didn't see it.... (maybe I'm blind or did somebody change their mind?)

  • 03.29.2008 3:53 PM PDT
Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 3/28/08

if u notis where the sniper spawns theres only one explosive barrel while in lockout there was 3

  • 03.29.2008 4:12 PM PDT