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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 6/27/08
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Wow, after seeing the multiplayer footage by Shishka and some of the other Bungie team, I was excited about this map, seeing the official screenshots from last weeks update, makes me want to play this map even more, and now seeing the overview and the main placement of objects and areas on the map, I really can't wait to get my hands on this one.

I think this will be great for forging and I hope they have some new items to go along with this map and the others that are included in the new upcoming map pack. Great work on this map pack so far Bungie!

[Edited on 06.28.2008 9:28 AM PDT]

  • 06.28.2008 9:25 AM PDT
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this map looks good

  • 06.28.2008 9:50 AM PDT

Finished the fight.

What is the cover picture for this update? Anyone? I don't remember seeing that anywhere IN the game...That's like the monitor of all monitors. :s

  • 06.28.2008 9:59 AM PDT
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One thing though that I can't figure out is why the hell are there waypoints over people's heads to begin with on Head to Head? What the heck is the point of having a one on one match, under the "Hardcore" category, where radar is usually nonexistant, and still be fair? Honestly Bungie, have you all tried to figure that out? Have ANY of you put thought into that?

With Head to Head *and I've only done one match so thus, my hatred for this gametype and this gametype only* it's hard to add suspense, and I dunno, REAL skill to figure out how to kill the other. The only thing this adds with the waypoint is "oh I know where you are and I have a power weapon but you don't" so...honestly.

What the heck is up with it?

Get rid of it..it'll really add up for matches of REAL skill.

  • 06.28.2008 10:36 AM PDT

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nice update! can't wait for Bungie Day and the new map.

  • 06.28.2008 10:38 AM PDT

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Aww.. Bungie, I am saddened by the lack of magnums on maps! :(

  • 06.28.2008 11:27 AM PDT

C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@
• Head2@!#SWa#++-DL*SLAj3r
48hr0x0ABFFFFF [ERR 5929]
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I've been looking at the significance of this bit (0x0ABFFFFF) a little.

Looks like a 32-bit number in hex. If interpreted as an 32-bit IEEE integer it comes out as 180355071.
Not sure if that is significant in anyway.

Could also be a colour value in RGBA. R(10),G(191),B(255),A(255) which comes out as a turquoisy bluish colour.

If you take the numbers of the integer and replace them with letters from the alphabet you get "AH CEE GA" whatever that means.

Anyone spot any relevence to anything there?

  • 06.28.2008 11:32 AM PDT

what the -blam!- was that at the end?!

"C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@
• Head2@!#SWa#++-DL*SLAj3r
• 48hr0x0ABFFFFF [ERR 5929]"


????

i think it means:
cl?ax---a?sx?mpe@
head2al?swat++-DL*slayer
abhroxoabFFFFF

?=stuff i dont know

just thot id throw that out there

something about mpe and head2____
and DL slayer ?
i dont even know what the last line says

bungie is wierd. if u would just tell us what u were going to tell us it would be better.
PS: the new map looks cool, but seriously just tell us stuff bungie dont do stupid stuff like "ERROR CODE" and that other -blam!-. its just g@y.

[Edited on 06.28.2008 11:49 AM PDT]

  • 06.28.2008 11:45 AM PDT
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All Your Base Are Belong To Me...

Posted by: COG SOLDIER 005
bungie is wierd. if u would just tell us what u were going to tell us it would be better.
PS: the new map looks cool, but seriously just tell us stuff bungie dont do stupid stuff like "ERROR CODE" and that other -blam!-. its just g@y.


Actually, it's staying within the Halo fiction's aesthetics (with technology corruption being one of them). And for Bungie to simply say outright what they are doing is not good enough. They have built a reputation for giving the community something to decode and decipher.

[Edited on 06.28.2008 12:00 PM PDT]

  • 06.28.2008 11:59 AM PDT

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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?

I actually quite like those two maps and I'm sure alot of the community does to.

  • 06.28.2008 12:06 PM PDT

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yea Im wonderin how long H2H is gonna be around for if anyonoe knows send me a msg. Also team snipers is win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
team rockets is :(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((
and the new map looks like a facility that maakes moniters becasue of the screenshot

  • 06.28.2008 12:10 PM PDT
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I was never a big fan of the chill out on halo 1 I wish they would redo damnation or ivory tower, but oh well hopefully this maps on the house

  • 06.28.2008 12:12 PM PDT
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man i can't wait for 7/7
not only is it bungie day but i get my drivers license

can i get a hell yeah

  • 06.28.2008 12:14 PM PDT

Reach. Reach. Reach.

the "mystery text" kind of reminds me of maraton terminals
o and cant wait for bungie day

[Edited on 06.28.2008 12:23 PM PDT]

  • 06.28.2008 12:22 PM PDT
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I go back to college in late August, you guys better have your little soiree in July or August so that I can be in attendance.

I am a worthwhile guest.

  • 06.28.2008 12:58 PM PDT

Before you ask, YES, I know that it's spelled "Spartan"

it seems like im the only one wondering this: How will Cold Storage be availible? is there a new map pack??!?!?! <(^__^)> !! :)!! anyway anyone who likes to glitch please join my group!
http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/206465/Group/GroupHome.aspx

  • 06.28.2008 1:13 PM PDT

Before you ask, YES, I know that it's spelled "Spartan"

dude you are totally right!!

  • 06.28.2008 1:14 PM PDT

Darn it, I'm leaving for California on 7/6... it looks like I'll be missing out on the goodies...

:(

  • 06.28.2008 1:21 PM PDT
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Posted by: Canuck89
What is the cover picture for this update? Anyone? I don't remember seeing that anywhere IN the game...That's like the monitor of all monitors. :s


That's Quadrant Oversight, the "sub" monitor (or sentinel?) that's built into the ceiling of "Cold Storage" on containment Installation 05 (Delta Halo). Penitent Tangent (monitor 2401) is his boss. Come on now.. where've YOU been?! ;)

I just hope he talks and stuff.. and that his blue light follows character movement (kinda' like the security cameras do on all the levels that have them).

That'd be WICKED cool..

Ohh.. and.. you know, give us ALL the halo 2 maps please.. you know, just flip that switch and stuff ;)

Just kidding.. I for one, am pleased with whatever ya'll release. I know that certain Halo 2 maps wouldn't translate well, plus some already have their "halo 3 counterparts", AND it takes up resources and funding that would certainly be better spent on Halo 4 or part of the chronicles series.

Ohh.. and with Bill Gates out of the way.. I'm guessing the new Microsoft is gonna' revist the Halo movie thing now, right? Spend some money, get some money.. you know.. do business and stuff. rather than be "too cool for school", and make hold-out threats to try and squeeze more money out of folks. How much money is that movie making anyone right NOW..? Not a whole lot..

Everything was supposedly fine except the money thing. Did someone REALLY think they'd lose money on this venture? You might miss out on making MORE money? that's odd.. you're making NO money on the film now.. isn't that significantly less than the profit numbers you were looking at?

I'm tired of being reasonable and/or realistic.. just gimme' my movie before the next Iron man comes out or something. :)

[Edited on 06.28.2008 2:21 PM PDT]

  • 06.28.2008 2:09 PM PDT
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Hey im cordlessbike and how do i show u guys my screen shots because i would like to share them and hopefuly get to see them on bungie favorites

  • 06.28.2008 2:16 PM PDT
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[quote]Posted by: Jamie3890
Wow, after seeing the multiplayer footage by Shishka and some of the other Bungie team, I was excited about this map, seeing the official screenshots from last weeks update, makes me want to play this map even more, and now seeing the overview and the main placement of objects and areas on the map, I really can't wait to get my hands on this one.

I think this will be great for forging and I hope they have some new items to go along with this map and the others that are included in the new upcoming map pack. Great work on this map pack so far Bungie![/quote

I second that!!
Ahhhh!
This looks awesome for everything. It's perfectly cohesive with my machinima idea that I've been working on! Oh yeah!

I didn't know that the little light thing from the ceiling was a Guilty Spark! Ha, cool. I'll have to get a picture with him. "He's famous!"

[Edited on 06.28.2008 2:33 PM PDT]

  • 06.28.2008 2:26 PM PDT

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Turn based Halo fun!

We have been racking our brains for a few hours now and we at the social think we have figured this out. Heres our input. . . . .


C!#4x---^&-$x%^^p3@

This can be either of two things. One a Leet way of saying Cold Storage, do remeber this code is also corrupte. So some letters / words may be miss represented.

• Head2@!#SWa#++-DL*SLAj3r

This is not head to head swat. This means Head too swat and DLC Slayer. Meaning you should play swat and DLC after the 4th till the 8th to find what bungie have in store.

• 48hr0x0ABFFFFF [ERR 5929]

This part is easy to work out if you split it up right. 48hr is 48 hour's. The next bit was alittle harder but nothign google cant solve. If you take 0x0A, this is the code for a windows stop message, or as some people may know it, the blue screen of death, commenly found in older pc's. Go to http://www.aumha.org/a/stop.php for more info.

Now the last bit ( BFFFFF ) is a colour code. This is Light blue in any colour chart, add this to the bit befor is saying cold fusion will be a blue map of death. Now we will add this up and show you what we got.

ANSWER : On the 7th of july, head too the swat and DLC Hoppers to play cold fusion for 48 hours.

Scotty and Adam
www.halosocial.net

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  • 06.28.2008 2:33 PM PDT
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cool map

  • 06.28.2008 2:43 PM PDT

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I love Bungie.

I ALT3 Bungie!

  • 06.28.2008 3:11 PM PDT

IB. The bane of my existence.

Posted by: RageGummy
• Head2@!#SWa#++-DL*SLAj3r
This means Head too swat and DLC Slayer. Meaning you should play swat and DLC after the 4th till the 8th to find what bungie have in store.


Perhaps another randomly selected Recon giveaway like they've done in the past?

  • 06.28.2008 3:12 PM PDT