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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 5/30/08

Honestly I'm not going to condone people freaking out on the forums but seriously all the waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah'ing could've been avoided if the BR frequency change had actually been specifically stated as being extremely limited on an extremely small amount of maps.

Also; what the -blam!- was that last bit about? Someone talking about Delta Halo out of nowhere for no reason?
My guess is it was Luke's attempt to confuse people in to reading the update before they started posting z0MGfIRsTpage!!!11

  • 05.30.2008 7:38 PM PDT
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Posted by: TheCyberFreak
Posted by: RaGe of Tru7h
If 2401 is a year , 2512332 hours = 290 days

So 2401 - 290 = 2111 ??!
More like 286.79 years.

Smuggler is one of the 3 new maps being prepared for release.

From the Weekly Update 5/23:
Upon returning, Smuggler has become a picture perfect nearly majestic play space with sinister undertones. Pristine construction is foiled by a staunch reminder of how often the best laid plans can fail.

Sounds like a Forerunner containment facility that has been taken over by the Flood. Expect a mix of Forerunner architecture combined with Isolation like Flood infection terrain....286 years worth of infection.




I got my money on TheCyberFreak's prediction.

  • 05.30.2008 7:50 PM PDT
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yo wats goin on

  • 05.30.2008 7:52 PM PDT
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2 512 332 hours = 286.605711 years

MC return?

[Edited on 05.30.2008 7:54 PM PDT]

  • 05.30.2008 7:54 PM PDT

were it so easy...

smuggler sounds eary. the flood...AHHHHH!!!!!

  • 05.30.2008 8:09 PM PDT

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~~Pardon Our Dust.~~

It was clearly a cryptic hint involving the new Smuggler level. Not an ARG, it's Halo lore, guys. :)

  • 05.30.2008 8:13 PM PDT

~B.B.

Posted by: Obi Wan Stevobi
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OH MY GOD!!!

Y'all remember the cortana letters? the "hacking" of ilovebees.com? the cryptic forum posts before Halo 3's announcement by AdjutantReflex?

I think it's starting again.

And I'd bet the Superintendent has something to do with it... Maybe. =]

  • 05.30.2008 8:13 PM PDT

Smuggler = Backwash?

Delta Halo, Flood outbreak, Penitent Tangent... makes sense to me.

  • 05.30.2008 8:14 PM PDT
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Posted by: Phifty siKKz
Smuggler = Backwash?

Delta Halo, Flood outbreak, Penitent Tangent... makes sense to me.

Backwash really wasn't flood infested.

Plus, if they were going to do a remake, I doubt they would do it on the least played map out there.

  • 05.30.2008 8:23 PM PDT

Posted by: Strike Force
Posted by: Phifty siKKz
Smuggler = Backwash?

Delta Halo, Flood outbreak, Penitent Tangent... makes sense to me.

Backwash really wasn't flood infested.
Of course not, but it did have a Flood-ish ambience to it.

Plus, if they were going to do a remake, I doubt they would do it on the least played map out there.You're right, it wouldn't make a lot of sense, but I just figured I'd throw it out there.

  • 05.30.2008 8:26 PM PDT
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You guys, 2401 isn't a year.

343 (7^3) Guilty Spark

2401 (7^4) Pentinent Tangent

We all know Bungie loves 7s, so 2401 is just emblematic of that.

My bets are that it's a map set on Delta Halo. So, a remake? Which Halo 2 make occurred on the Delta Halo? That symmetrical one with the overgrown grass and stuff? Can't remember thye name...

But my bet is really on some sort of Forerunner complex that's been infected. Think about it, the monitor failing in it's duty? mmmhmmm

But what is this Superintendent stuff?

  • 05.30.2008 8:31 PM PDT

Check out these sweet maps!!
Matter Bridges (slayer)
Matter Bridges (objective)
And many others here

I know Luke's gonna hate me for this but..... we need Frankie to help you dude. Updates since his vacation have been disgraceful. I and many other (I think) want a real update, announcing future updates and other things. The future update from last weeks updates was ok... but wasn't a great description. So please Luke, get us something to look forward to.

  • 05.30.2008 8:32 PM PDT
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Great. More confusing things that will make my mind wander at work, Bungie. Thanks.
;)

[Edited on 05.30.2008 8:58 PM PDT]

  • 05.30.2008 8:58 PM PDT

~B.B.

Posted by: Obi Wan Stevobi
He [me] is a tall, Nordic looking guy. He could pass as a Die Hard villain.

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This was posted in another thread. I thought I'd put it here.

For anyone interested, it's from THIS thread.

Posted by: EF Assault
LF.Xx.3273 is a flood super cell... http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/LF.Xx.3273_Flood_Super_Cell

  • 05.30.2008 9:14 PM PDT

28, Architect ll Deviantart ll TWP(Formerly Halo 3 in the WorkPLace) - Assistant Director ll SIP ll OTK ll DMH

Great update!

Lukems! I have a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies am taking a year off and am going back to grad school to get my Master of Architecture. I've always had an interest in making video games as a career, and this update gave me a little hope. Any suggestions as to what you (Bungie) or any other gaming company is looking for through this degree? Thanks

  • 05.30.2008 9:16 PM PDT

first!!!

wait a miniute....

nice update btw

[Edited on 05.30.2008 9:21 PM PDT]

  • 05.30.2008 9:17 PM PDT
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Campaign Expansion

  • 05.30.2008 9:30 PM PDT
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Nice update guys. Hope The next maps are some how a link to the next chapter.

  • 05.30.2008 9:33 PM PDT
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Posted by: scruss
Good update, what was the smuggler bit all about? Have I missed something?

apparently a new map, don't quote me on it though.

EDIT: loving the new site, nice work guys!

[Edited on 05.30.2008 9:42 PM PDT]

  • 05.30.2008 9:41 PM PDT
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Nice, interesting info on the new maps. Could the Gravemind be present on Smuggler? I'd like to see a multiplayer map with big ol' Gravemind tentacles floppin' all over.... hmmm that sounds a little wierd and maybe scary actually.

  • 05.30.2008 9:45 PM PDT

Posted by: Fearing
Nice, interesting info on the new maps. Could the Gravemind be present on Smuggler? I'd like to see a multiplayer map with big ol' Gravemind tentacles floppin' all over.... hmmm that sounds a little wierd and maybe scary actually.



Very creepy actually. Especially if it interacted.

  • 05.30.2008 9:50 PM PDT

Don't worry, I do this all the time.

Posted by: Fearing
Nice, interesting info on the new maps. Could the Gravemind be present on Smuggler? I'd like to see a multiplayer map with big ol' Gravemind tentacles floppin' all over.... hmmm that sounds a little wierd and maybe scary actually.


Maybe there'll be furries on there too...

Anyway, when you mention PT like that, you open up a whole can of worms. I mean, there's Backwash and then there's the Gravemind and Delta Halo. Of course, it could just be another monitor making those observations, which opens up, what? Halo Beta? Didn't we already have one of those in spring of 07... oh well...
No matter what the forums say, Bungie rocks. If you want proof, listen to the podcast. Keep it up guys.

  • 05.30.2008 9:53 PM PDT
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Posted by: AI carsaib
Posted by: Fearing
Nice, interesting info on the new maps. Could the Gravemind be present on Smuggler? I'd like to see a multiplayer map with big ol' Gravemind tentacles floppin' all over.... hmmm that sounds a little wierd and maybe scary actually.



Very creepy actually. Especially if it interacted.


I liked the moving train from Terminal in Halo 2, maybe something along those lines but a bit more interactive. That would make for an interesting map... maybe a lot of "killed by the Guardians" though.

  • 05.30.2008 9:55 PM PDT

The picture for the update is interesting. It looks like there is a dog inside the guys mouth. Is it a brute or something new?

  • 05.30.2008 9:55 PM PDT

Is this crap flamable?

Where can I find the Halo game stats? This would hopefully include the damage done by each weapon, the shield regeneration ratio, and the matchmaking level gaining system. Most of that used to be available, what happened with it, where can I find it? PM me...

  • 05.30.2008 10:01 PM PDT