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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 4/18/08
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Thats pretty funny man i think im good with the armor i got. Besides its not what your wearing in halo its how you own.

  • 04.21.2008 11:12 AM PDT
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Wow. As a man with family in Iraq right now I am very insulted that someone would go through such lengths just for armor. The armor is cool and all, but that is very messed up.

  • 04.21.2008 11:26 AM PDT

It's not the coffee in my cup, it's the dead spartan in my garage.

Hey! I ate lunch with Dan from Final Boss 2 years ago. He sat behind me in public speaking. Weird to see him all over gaming news now.

  • 04.21.2008 12:44 PM PDT
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My question is how can I get some bungie people into a game so I can own you for being short and rude with me? I buy your legendary game, I get bungie pro for more space, I get the heroic map pack, I get the legendary map pack for not only me but 3 of my cousins yet when I ask a simple question in the wrong forum you lock my post and don't mention to me I need to put it some where else. I did the same thing before by accident and I get blocked from posting on ANY forum for a week. I don't want anything extra from you just a chance to maybe own someone from bungie in a game. Maybe then I will feel better for being betrayed by someone I have been so generous too that hasn't been so generous back. Press X to boot bungie off their, what they think, is their godly empowering thrown. That's ok though, you just might get owned by GTA4 and we'll see how high and mighty you really stand.

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  • 04.21.2008 12:47 PM PDT

is it possible to have an update that lets us use the filters on the other maps?

  • 04.21.2008 1:12 PM PDT


Posted by: thedonmagicjuan
My question is how can I get some bungie people into a game so I can own you for being short and rude with me? I buy your legendary game, I get bungie pro for more space, I get the heroic map pack, I get the legendary map pack for not only me but 3 of my cousins yet when I ask a simple question in the wrong forum you lock my post and don't mention to me I need to put it some where else. I did the same thing before by accident and I get blocked from posting on ANY forum for a week. I don't want anything extra from you just a chance to maybe own someone from bungie in a game. Maybe then I will feel better for being betrayed by someone I have been so generous too that hasn't been so generous back. Press X to boot bungie off their, what they think, is their godly empowering thrown. That's ok though, you just might get owned by GTA4 and we'll see how high and mighty you really stand.
A Little Upset Maybe

  • 04.21.2008 1:19 PM PDT

i agree, i like choice three, because then, less annoying threads will be posted about it, and people can just deal with the fact that they will never have it.

but seriously, can we get some new perms? the old ones are getting kinda old

  • 04.21.2008 1:31 PM PDT
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New maps = awesome

The hornet needs a stronger machine gun, like maybe equal to the warthogs gun or a maybe a bit less. All I know is right now it's way too weak.

Avalanche needs a missile pod(s)

  • 04.21.2008 1:52 PM PDT

i'm sure many halo fans out there have already said this, but i'm loving the new maps. Blackout brings out a new look and feel but it plays the same where matchmaking brings back oh so many memories from Halo 2's map Lockout. Avalanche was a surprise to me, when I first walked around it to get the jist of what it looked like, i was in awe. Seriously the map is fantastic to play on and it truly focused the playing outside of the structures. Ghost Town is still confusing me, with a quick turn you're brutily greeted by your opponent in a face to face showdown. I haven't been able to play on these maps very much because of college, lol, but I try to get on sometimes to try to witness another beautifully made map played in matchmaking.

Long live Bungie.

  • 04.21.2008 2:16 PM PDT
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"No funny pics today?"
Lol, This is funny enough
“Hi I lost my recon armor and frank connor said I should message u to get it back”

Lost it? Maybe you left it at your Mom’s house. The truth of the matter is that we control who does and who doesn’t have recon, and we are able to tell exactly who and who shouldn’t have it. So, saying you lost it isn’t going to work because we can look you up and know there’s no reason as to why you should’ve had it to begin with. You may as try telling me that you’re actually me and that I need to mail myself my social security number because I forgot I was going to do that yesterday. It’s obvious to us, and we’re going to know. It’s stupid to even try.

The worst I’ve seen so far though, is coming up. But first, let’s talk about The List. Most fans see the Recon situation as a pair of lists; those who don’t have Recon, and the shorter list of people that do. I’m not so nice. For me, there are three lists. The two mentioned above, and then the list of people that will never have Recon. Take for example the following case.

A Bungie employee recently received the following message over Bungie.Net:

Hello, my gamertag is [Omitted] and my names [Omitted], im 15 and live in Michigan.

Anyways, I'm a big fan of Halo, as a matter of fact i sold my PS2 o buy a Xbox, Halo2, and Xbox LIve. I spend so much time on this game. It's my life. Just last week my older brother who is 21 deployed to Iraq. Last Monday he died in action, ='(. It's been miserable these last few days.

Now, this is not a lie, my brother who also played Halo wanted Recon. He would always be like "I wish i had it" BlahBlahBlah.

Ever since he passed, I've been thinking of ways to remember him. And it hit me, Recon Armor. Now, Now, I know what you're thinking: "Some other little kid asking for Recon" One, i could care less about the armor, I just want it to honor my brother who died fighting for us. =( This is not a pathetic attempt to get that dreaded armor. I know you will probably block me, or just flat out ignore me. But, before you do just please put yourself in my position and think about it. It would mean so much to me. And more than likely i wont receive the armor, could you at least reply explaining why? It's not a lie what kind of sick person would lie about something like this for video game armor?!

Once again, please don't just ignore it. and at least reply. If you even read this which i doubt.

Please consider this.

Thank You, Sincerely [Omitted] ='(

  • 04.21.2008 3:01 PM PDT
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Dude Bungie -blam!- made the game they can do w/e they want seriously.... it's like their own MEME

  • 04.21.2008 3:02 PM PDT
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So Whats So Special About This Recon Armor?
instead of askin for recon armor i would rather bungie donate to me the ugliest most criticising helmet they can create.
the plan with this is for all the noobs who try to make fun of it in the pregame would regret thier words quick when they find their heads in my lap. Pahaah

P.S - I love how everyone says " F Bungie" "they are Retarded" But then they are playing the game. i love hearing them and then callin them out on it. Speechlessness is all i get from that one. lol

i dont want a response it doesnt matter to me i love bungie and i just wanna let yall know thanks for all the hard work

P.S.S.S - Check the file share i went 32 kills 0 deaths shotty snipes thanks for that one too bungie. lol



iloveyou [I Need Canabiss]

  • 04.21.2008 3:35 PM PDT

Bungie's On To Me!
More Webcam Awesomeness
And more....

I received Recon for being awesome. Like it matters anymore. Thanks ODST! :D

Luke and his MLG.

  • 04.21.2008 3:53 PM PDT

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mna to bad my xbox is gettin repaired in texas I dont have call of duty ooorrr halo :(

  • 04.21.2008 3:58 PM PDT
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i so agree with everthing this man has said. he is very wise and i think bungie should maybe think about the whole we pay for things from them and we should be able to control the situation to some extent. i also really have no intrest in the armor but i think there should be a definate way to get the armor just because i did pay for the games and i do pay for all the maps and i do support bungie. i would love to play the bungie team as well but im sure every one wants to play the bungie team for humpday. think about it bungie

  • 04.21.2008 4:02 PM PDT

Reach!

How about a silent auction or something of the sort to raise money for a good chairity like Bungieoholics annoymous in order to get Recon!! just a thought... even though I couldn't afford much of a bid... Hope I stay off the naughty list!

  • 04.21.2008 4:36 PM PDT
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good thig about that update how not too geat recon i could have blown it with my bungie freind on live drop me a friend request at jaded 777

  • 04.21.2008 4:41 PM PDT

There is something wrong with that kid. I have lost two close friends to Iraq and there are still a handfull over there. i do have a question though. What is a L337 screenshot?

  • 04.21.2008 5:37 PM PDT

I'll kill your till your dead!

Woot thanks for bringing out the Legendary map pack...i will get them as soon as i get to the nearest store and buy more credits to spend.

And about that story with the kid sending the message about losing a family member, lets just say my jaw dropped when i read that... the nerve of some people. I cant beleve that person tried to exploit the death of a family member to get a helmit for a GAME! Thats all im gonna say about that im to dissgusted to talk about that anymore.

Oh about that funny video of a traffic cone death vid that remminded me of something i did .... Earlier today on valhalla i launched a fusion coil through a man cannon and killed an opponent. Not on vid or anything just tickled me pink when i did it.

  • 04.21.2008 6:34 PM PDT

I Hate Randoms , I Hate Team Splits.

hey i wanted to clear my cahce but running into probs, i know its a user error being me but maybe someone could help. it says to go into the xboxlive dashboard and than into your system blade which i do.... it than says to hit Y on the HD symbol... i have no idea where the "HD Symbol is... i just have a list of a few things.. console settings, family settings, memory so fourth. anyone?

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  • 04.21.2008 7:25 PM PDT
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a very enjoyable update this week.

What a sick kid looking for recon. I'm glad he confessed. Maybe he learned something.

probably not.

Anyway, Blackout is awesome. Seems to play a little faster than Lockout and the nighttime lighting scenes are great. Worth the 800 points+BungiePRO.

You should keep doing the updates. I like the style

  • 04.21.2008 7:34 PM PDT

Psycotron 21
Team Megadeth- 1,000,000 dead and many more to come

I've heard a lot about "bungie's responsibility" to give out recon armor, and I think the notion is rediculous. They do not "owe" anything extra to all the greedy players who's only real motive is to be one of the select few who has the armor activated. Bungie has set its rules to get the armor, and by these rules, only the players who truely deserve to be rewarded will get it. This is aside from the fact that it was generous of bungie to give ANYBODY the armor in the first place. Saying things like "Well my loved one died" or "This is unfair!". Unfair? It is unfair that you are not getting the GIFT that was never promised to you in the first place? That is ludicrous. You are expecting to get what economists like to call a "windfall" benefit. In other words, you are expecting to recieve something that you were never ENTITLED to in the first place. Lastly, you all claim to be "Outstanding community members", and, therefore, you deserve recon armor. I question the value of a "good community deed" that was performed only as an attempt to recieve a gift. My advice is: if you really want the armor, be a nice guy/girl, do nice things without the expectation of compensation, have some integrity, send all your halo goodness to bungie, and hope for the best. By the way, I don't think WHINING helps much either.
P.S. You two are doing a great job on the updates in lukes absence
GT: Psycotron21

  • 04.21.2008 8:10 PM PDT
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Posted by: Johnrap
Granted, someone exploiting their siblings death to pull the heart strings of a software company to get a skin unlock in a video game is pathetic.

But, at least in my eyes, I feel there is an absence of criticism aimed at Bungie for setting up the system that evokes these manipulations in the first place.

They sell us a video game, with a feature that can only be unlocked by themselves, not through any previously designed system, whether that system be known to the gamers or unknown. Bungie has put themselves in a position to be judge and jury of whether or not we get recon.

I'm fine with Bungie determining whether or not I can have recon. But I should also have the option of turning in the game for a refund. If I am a gaming completist, and I choose to play a game until I have earned all achievements and unlocked all unlockables seen all cut scenes, fired all weapons, killed all enemies, etc. then I am very disappointed that my play is being rejected by some fuzzy criteria by which Bungie, the sellers of the game, are deciding on a personal level to deny me access to a portion of the game for which I have paid for.

Now, speaking for me personally, I think recon is lame, Halo is awesome and I don't know why anyone wants recon in the first place. But, looking at the situation through the lens of the type of gamer that cares about recon and I understand the problem.

I think Bungie needs to do one of the following:

1. Turn off recon, so that no-one gets it.
2. Turn on recon, so that everyone gets it.
3. Add an additonal, well defined, path to recon, no matter how hard it is. For example: Beating Halo 3 Legendary with the Mythic and Iron skulls turned on.
4. Offer refunds to gamers who have requested but been denied recon.
5. Turn off recon for everyone, then sell recon for a specified number of MS Points.

I vote for choice 3. I love Bungie games. But I really don't like the recon criteria being limited to, "People that did something that Bungie thinks is cool." Frankly, I don't care what Bungie thinks of me or how I play the game, or what I upload to Youtube. Bungie is not my mother. When I pay money for a video game, whether I want the armor or not, I want to know that attaining it is within my cnotrol.


If you are such a game addict and feel the need to be perfect why don`t you become a general grade 4 high skill of 50 in everything, then after that beat legendary with all skulls on and scoring on, faster then any bungie member? Stop complaining about how you have done everything in the game and want your money back and maybe after doing this you would realize that doing something amazing for the community is not to much to ask for. If you are fed up with the game go and by a new game instead of thinking that bungie can get a profit off everyone returning their game for money!!!











P.S. Zombies are people too and they understand logic

  • 04.21.2008 8:23 PM PDT