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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 6/27/08

Lol its my B-Day on bungie day!

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  • 06.27.2008 5:15 PM PDT
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What's the point of playing old maps when it becomes old. I would rather have a variety of new stuff than playing it again with newer graphics. That's why you buy new games epecting them to be different. Other than that, it's a waste of money.
Posted by: GanonSmash
Posted by: CHI 2891msw
Finally, make maps that are not based off old halo maps. Use a little imagination once in awhile. it's not that hard, I know you guys can do it.


When Bungie makes new maps, we get crap like Epitaph and Construct. Do we really want more of that?

  • 06.27.2008 5:15 PM PDT
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Yes, Thank you in advanced Shishka for fixing:

-H2H. I will definitely play that more often now.
-Adding more Heavy to RBTB and less Covies.
-Changing it so nobody can grab turrets in sword/hammer matches
-Putting in Fiesta for a Double EXP weekend (one of my personal favorites)
-And Thank You for our little surprise waiting for us on Bungie Day.

  • 06.27.2008 5:17 PM PDT

"Dear humanity, we regret being alien bastards, we regret coming to Earth, and we most definitely regret the Corps just blew up our raggedy-ass fleet!"

Cool! I can't wait to get in on some of the Bungie day action!

  • 06.27.2008 5:20 PM PDT

i really need to go to PAX... even though that isnt going to be very possible since I live in Pennsylvania and im only 16

  • 06.27.2008 5:23 PM PDT

Yes, my name is a typo.

they changed a port

  • 06.27.2008 5:32 PM PDT

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I'm guessing that the last part means that SWAT is going into Head 2 Head and DLC Slayer.

  • 06.27.2008 5:35 PM PDT
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Nice update!

But every time I keep looking for, "Team Snipers go ranked!"... I wish...

  • 06.27.2008 5:39 PM PDT

I love the changes to Head to Head as well as the other playlist changes.

[Edited on 06.27.2008 6:16 PM PDT]

  • 06.27.2008 5:45 PM PDT
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Shishka does love us.

Many, many thanks for the play list/hopper updates!!!!!!
You know I'll be in Swat and RBTB this weekend!!!!

-Ham

  • 06.27.2008 5:47 PM PDT

Music is power.

*/PACKET INTERRUPTION – ERROR CODE 5929 */
…Attempting Recovery…
…Attempting Recovery…
*/ 93% PACKET CORRUPTION – RECOVERY UNSUCCESSFUL - DISPLAYING */
C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@
• Head2@!#SWa#++-DL*SLAj3r
• 48hr0x0ABFFFFF [ERR 5929]
*/ END DISPLAY */

Bungie, why must you taunt us so...?

  • 06.27.2008 5:49 PM PDT

"Sometimes I like to make up ridiculously emotional and intricate backstories and plots for minesweeper. I've cried playing that game before."

Double EXP (Listed in order of appearance)

• Fourth of July – A collection of Flag, Rockets, and VIP. 5v5.
[SPURIOUS INTERRUPT: PACKET LOST - ERROR CODE 5929]
• Fiesta – FFA featuring random weapon spawns. 8 Players.
• Grifball – Updated to use the Summer League map. 4v4.
• Team Snipers – No changes from June. 4v4.
• Team Melee – Sword and hammer-centric slayer and

*/PACKET INTERRUPTION – ERROR CODE 5929 */
…Attempting Recovery…
…Attempting Recovery…
*/ 93% PACKET CORRUPTION – RECOVERY UNSUCCESSFUL - DISPLAYING */
C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@
Head2@!#SWa#++-DL*SLAj3r
48hr0x0ABFFFFF [ERR 5929]
*/ END DISPLAY */

I don't know what that first jumble is (C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@), my only guess would be Cold Storage, but there isn't a lot to support that. Next is Head to Head, SWAT, and DLC Slayer. Then "48hr", so perhaps, on the weekend after the Fourth of July weekend, Cold Storage will be released into those 3 playlists, for 48 hours (Saturday and Sunday). Presumably, as it is a Double EXP weekend, those 3 playlists will be Double EXP? Although the Double EXP weekend is usually 4 days, they could have just decided to make this one 2.

  • 06.27.2008 5:52 PM PDT
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Posted by: CChilo69
-Changing it so nobody can grab turrets in sword/hammer matches


I'm glad this change was made but I will miss making it personal by hunting and repeatedly teabaging the little peps who did this.

-Ham

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Posted by: HasHasu
Double EXP (Listed in order of appearance)

• Fourth of July – A collection of Flag, Rockets, and VIP. 5v5.
[SPURIOUS INTERRUPT: PACKET LOST - ERROR CODE 5929]
• Fiesta – FFA featuring random weapon spawns. 8 Players.
• Grifball – Updated to use the Summer League map. 4v4.
• Team Snipers – No changes from June. 4v4.
• Team Melee – Sword and hammer-centric slayer and

*/PACKET INTERRUPTION – ERROR CODE 5929 */
…Attempting Recovery…
…Attempting Recovery…
*/ 93% PACKET CORRUPTION – RECOVERY UNSUCCESSFUL - DISPLAYING */
C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@
Head2@!#SWa#++-DL*SLAj3r
48hr0x0ABFFFFF [ERR 5929]
*/ END DISPLAY */

I don't know what that first jumble is (C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@), my only guess would be Cold Storage, but there isn't a lot to support that. Next is Head to Head, SWAT, and DLC Slayer. Then "48hr", so perhaps, on the weekend after the Fourth of July weekend, Cold Storage will be released into those 3 playlists, for 48 hours (Saturday and Sunday). Presumably, as it is a Double EXP weekend, those 3 playlists will be Double EXP? Although the Double EXP weekend is usually 4 days, they could have just decided to make this one 2.


This guy is onto something.

  • 06.27.2008 5:57 PM PDT

"Sometimes I like to make up ridiculously emotional and intricate backstories and plots for minesweeper. I've cried playing that game before."

Posted by: Vic893
Posted by: HasHasu
Double EXP (Listed in order of appearance)

• Fourth of July – A collection of Flag, Rockets, and VIP. 5v5.
[SPURIOUS INTERRUPT: PACKET LOST - ERROR CODE 5929]
• Fiesta – FFA featuring random weapon spawns. 8 Players.
• Grifball – Updated to use the Summer League map. 4v4.
• Team Snipers – No changes from June. 4v4.
• Team Melee – Sword and hammer-centric slayer and

*/PACKET INTERRUPTION – ERROR CODE 5929 */
…Attempting Recovery…
…Attempting Recovery…
*/ 93% PACKET CORRUPTION – RECOVERY UNSUCCESSFUL - DISPLAYING */
C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@
Head2@!#SWa#++-DL*SLAj3r
48hr0x0ABFFFFF [ERR 5929]
*/ END DISPLAY */

I don't know what that first jumble is (C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@), my only guess would be Cold Storage, but there isn't a lot to support that. Next is Head to Head, SWAT, and DLC Slayer. Then "48hr", so perhaps, on the weekend after the Fourth of July weekend, Cold Storage will be released into those 3 playlists, for 48 hours (Saturday and Sunday). Presumably, as it is a Double EXP weekend, those 3 playlists will be Double EXP? Although the Double EXP weekend is usually 4 days, they could have just decided to make this one 2.


This guy is onto something.

Also, the update did not specifically say "Double EXP weekends", just "Double EXP", so this specific Double EXP could be on either Sunday and Monday, July 6 and July 7, or Monday and Tuesday, July 7 and July 8, in celebration of Bungie Day.

[Edited on 06.27.2008 6:09 PM PDT]

  • 06.27.2008 6:08 PM PDT

No I don't want to join your group/clan/cult.

Teleporter 3 goes to the wrong spot fyi Bungie. Unless you decided to change that specific one for some reason.

  • 06.27.2008 6:11 PM PDT
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True Very True
Good Update
can't wait for bungie day

  • 06.27.2008 6:11 PM PDT

Posted by: Bluesman
Also, a few of us were talking during matchmaking and Halo: Reach is definitely going to be, not a first person shooter, not a third person shooter, but a second person shooter. Bungie is going to revolutionize the way you watch other people play games.

Where does teleporter 3 take you on Cold Storage? There's no exit point...

  • 06.27.2008 6:12 PM PDT

om nom nom

FIESTA!!! YES, IT RETURNS! FIESTANAUT FOR THE WIN!!

  • 06.27.2008 6:12 PM PDT

Really. I want to know how popular "Melee Centric" gametypes are to the rest of the populace, because I don't know a single person who actually LIKES to play those gametypes -in fact the majority often find them to be a chore to play, rather than a joy.

  • 06.27.2008 6:28 PM PDT

A journey is always there so might as well go on a time trippin ride right?

From the clues and updates.....

Cold Storage seems that it will be released to the public on 7/7 and is included in DLC slayer and DBL XP weekends.
Am I correct Bungie?

Of course its just a guess.

[Edited on 06.27.2008 6:33 PM PDT]

  • 06.27.2008 6:31 PM PDT

Here's what I think will happen over the next month or so:
After the July 4th DXP playlist, there's Bungie day.
There will be the free themes and gamerpics, of course.

Then, they will announce that Cold Storage will be free, it IS the Seventh DLC Map (separate from Mythic Map Pack) sometime during that week, most likely Monday at 2am PST.

Due to the map's release, there will be a double exp weekend purely dedicated to the free map, Cold Storage.
Also on Bungie day, or the Weekly Update of July 11th the other two new maps will be revealed to the community.

On July 22nd, or even the 15th, Purple Reign and Moonbase Alpha (maybe even a third secret map? I was reading about the Cyan Sky decoded portion on another thread and thought about this) will be released in the Mythic Map Pack for 550 (2 maps) -800 (3 maps, possibly) Microsoft Points at 2am PST.

The DXP Playlists continue, but not all of them are weekend-only playlists. There will most likely be a permanent Griffball playlist, as well as one for Team Snipers.

At the PAX in late august, they will reveal their next(current) project to the community in the form of a preview/trailer.

Just my thoughts...

Also to Luke and Shishka, you better start practicing. Me and five of my friends are attending the PAX, and are splitting up into teams of 2 to dominate you guys. =)

  • 06.27.2008 6:45 PM PDT
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The last part is interesting.

It looks like cold storage will be added to DLC slayer and the double xp will be H2H Swat.

  • 06.27.2008 6:47 PM PDT

Get WorkPLaced!!

Great update guys, I can't wait to try the new H2H settings. Also Bungie day is gonna be awesome.

  • 06.27.2008 6:47 PM PDT