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Subject: The New Official "Halo 3 PC" Thread

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source engine demo = theater...?
i thought about this for like 5 minutes and i cant think of any real differences, sure you can clip your camera through walls, but bungie would allow that if they wanted it to be like that.
i mean, a working theater mode (ie: not the -blam!- up -blam!- thats in halo3 and reach beta) is essentially what a demo is

  • 08.03.2010 9:52 AM PDT

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Posted by: stefen99
source engine demo = theater...?
i thought about this for like 5 minutes and i cant think of any real differences, sure you can clip your camera through walls, but bungie would allow that if they wanted it to be like that.
i mean, a working theater mode (ie: not the -blam!- up -blam!- thats in halo3 and reach beta) is essentially what a demo is


I don't know much about Source Engine Demo, but I do know that in Halo: Reach theater mode, you can take high-res screenshots as well as make film clips of certain scenes you want. You can then render them to a .wmv file later on using Bungie Pro Video if you choose to do so. But I assume you can probably do similar things with Source Engine Demo.

  • 08.03.2010 10:04 AM PDT
Subject: A New Unofficial "Halo 3 PC" Thread

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Posted by: General Heed

Posted by: stefen99
source engine demo = theater...?
i thought about this for like 5 minutes and i cant think of any real differences, sure you can clip your camera through walls, but bungie would allow that if they wanted it to be like that.
i mean, a working theater mode (ie: not the -blam!- up -blam!- thats in halo3 and reach beta) is essentially what a demo is


I don't know much about Source Engine Demo, but I do know that in Halo: Reach theater mode, you can take high-res screenshots as well as make film clips of certain scenes you want. You can then render them to a .wmv file later on using Bungie Pro Video if you choose to do so. But I assume you can probably do similar things with Source Engine Demo.

yeah, you can do all of that
and theater mode takes pictures in 256 colours when you put it on pc :(

Oh, and obviously its free, you dont have to pay like 50 cents a minute, and an initial fee on top of that

[Edited on 08.03.2010 10:11 AM PDT]

  • 08.03.2010 10:10 AM PDT

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Posted by: stefen99

Posted by: General Heed

Posted by: stefen99
source engine demo = theater...?
i thought about this for like 5 minutes and i cant think of any real differences, sure you can clip your camera through walls, but bungie would allow that if they wanted it to be like that.
i mean, a working theater mode (ie: not the -blam!- up -blam!- thats in halo3 and reach beta) is essentially what a demo is


I don't know much about Source Engine Demo, but I do know that in Halo: Reach theater mode, you can take high-res screenshots as well as make film clips of certain scenes you want. You can then render them to a .wmv file later on using Bungie Pro Video if you choose to do so. But I assume you can probably do similar things with Source Engine Demo.

yeah, you can do all of that
and theater mode takes pictures in 256 colours when you put it on pc :(

Oh, and obviously its free, you dont have to pay like 50 cents a minute, and an initial fee on top of that


True... very true...

I don't know about what Halo: Reach Theater will be like in the final version yet. But based on the beta version, not much will be changed, so yeah, I guess Theater Mode is pretty much the same as Source Engine Demo.

  • 08.03.2010 10:30 AM PDT

Sad but true

  • 08.17.2010 10:49 AM PDT

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Posted by: NeverStop91
Sad but true
nice picture. =)

  • 08.17.2010 11:29 AM PDT

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Posted by: NeverStop91
Sad but true


lol you forget about Halo: Reach in that picture. And I guess you could include Halo Waypoint although that's not really a game but regardless, it's a halo product not available on the PC.

  • 08.18.2010 4:53 PM PDT

You also forgot the Halo 2 Multiplayer map pack disc/box. I only add this because it's the only way to get the maps now for the xbox version without having a hacked xbox. BTW I have that disc, so worth the $20 when it came out lol.

  • 08.18.2010 8:05 PM PDT

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Posted by: AzureHoBo
You also forgot the Halo 2 Multiplayer map pack disc/box. I only add this because it's the only way to get the maps now for the xbox version without having a hacked xbox. BTW I have that disc, so worth the $20 when it came out lol.


Actually the map pack disc doesn't include a couple extra downloadable maps. I don't remember the exact names of those maps, but they were not included in the PC edition of Halo 2. And if you want to include that disc, then why not just include the limited and legendary editions of Halo 2 and Halo 3?

  • 08.18.2010 8:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: General Heed
Actually the map pack disc doesn't include a couple extra downloadable maps. I don't remember the exact names of those maps, but they were not included in the PC edition of Halo 2. And if you want to include that disc, then why not just include the limited and legendary editions of Halo 2 and Halo 3?
The Map pack disc were just DLC maps, and are now default maps in H2V.

Only Tombstone and (I forget) were made by certain Affinity and they never made for Halo 2 Vista.

I wouldn't count that as a game, all it is, is a xbe, some maps, videos and it would generate patches specific to your xbox's eeprom...nevermind.

  • 08.18.2010 8:33 PM PDT

well supposedly microsoft is going to invest more in pc gaming so halo 3 pc might come out one day.

  • 08.18.2010 8:43 PM PDT

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Posted by: acrysisdude
well supposedly microsoft is going to invest more in pc gaming so halo 3 pc might come out one day.
It would be more beneficial to base the whole game on a PC version of Halo Reach's game engine.

  • 08.19.2010 7:35 AM PDT

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Posted by: Shock120
Posted by: acrysisdude
well supposedly microsoft is going to invest more in pc gaming so halo 3 pc might come out one day.
It would be more beneficial to base the whole game on a PC version of Halo Reach's game engine.


It'd be a lot of work to convert Halo 3 to the Halo: Reach Engine though. I highly doubt Microsoft would do that even if they were going to invest more in PC gaming. I think most likely they'll just do a direct port of Halo 3 to the PC. Basically another Halo 2 Vista. But personally I think Halo 2 Vista was fine. There's nothing wrong with it except for its limited map editor.

  • 08.19.2010 9:48 AM PDT

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Posted by: General Heed
It'd be a lot of work to convert Halo 3 to the Halo: Reach Engine though. I highly doubt Microsoft would do that even if they were going to invest more in PC gaming. I think most likely they'll just do a direct port of Halo 3 to the PC. Basically another Halo 2 Vista. But personally I think Halo 2 Vista was fine. There's nothing wrong with it except for its limited map editor.
It'll be alot of work, but I doubt it'll be hard, Microsoft will have source code, and tags from Halo 3, they can upgrade them for Halo Reach PC and compile them. =)

Upgrade bitmaps and shaders, converting and upgrading maps isn't hard work for PC developers, it's about making the .exe compatible with a variety of computer configurations.

If they ever did a direct port of Halo 3, it would be 1000 times better than a direct port of halo 2 Vista.

There's alot more wrong with Halo 2 Vista than a limited map editor but w/e...

[Edited on 08.19.2010 1:20 PM PDT]

  • 08.19.2010 1:16 PM PDT

I barely post on these forums, but when I saw this thread it made me want to cry. Everyone here are huge fans of the Halo franchise, and some can't even finish the story. I know this doesn't entirely rely on Bungie's decision. I'm sure if Microsoft gave them the "go ahead" they would find a team to work on it.

Although I own an Xbox. I would much rather play Halo on the PC. I really hope it happens sometime.

  • 08.20.2010 7:27 PM PDT


Posted by: Shock120
Posted by: General Heed
Actually the map pack disc doesn't include a couple extra downloadable maps. I don't remember the exact names of those maps, but they were not included in the PC edition of Halo 2. And if you want to include that disc, then why not just include the limited and legendary editions of Halo 2 and Halo 3?
The Map pack disc were just DLC maps, and are now default maps in H2V.

Only Tombstone and (I forget) were made by certain Affinity and they never made for Halo 2 Vista.

I wouldn't count that as a game, all it is, is a xbe, some maps, videos and it would generate patches specific to your xbox's eeprom...nevermind.


Haha exactly what a Xbox game is, at least that's what Evox Dashboard is telling me right now lol. And Tombstone and Derelict (think that's it) were released for Vista, but they take count as custom maps sadly.

[Edited on 08.20.2010 7:36 PM PDT]

  • 08.20.2010 7:35 PM PDT

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Posted by: HPDarkness
I barely post on these forums, but when I saw this thread it made me want to cry. Everyone here are huge fans of the Halo franchise, and some can't even finish the story. I know this doesn't entirely rely on Bungie's decision. I'm sure if Microsoft gave them the "go ahead" they would find a team to work on it.

Although I own an Xbox. I would much rather play Halo on the PC. I really hope it happens sometime.


You know, I used to be an Xbox 360 fanboy. I used to start flame wars in this thread. But now, I've learned my lesson. You see, my Xbox 360 has recently become unavailable for awhile leaving the PC as my only option. So now I see things from the PC gamer's perspective.

  • 08.20.2010 9:05 PM PDT

Posted by: General Heed

Posted by: HPDarkness
I barely post on these forums, but when I saw this thread it made me want to cry. Everyone here are huge fans of the Halo franchise, and some can't even finish the story. I know this doesn't entirely rely on Bungie's decision. I'm sure if Microsoft gave them the "go ahead" they would find a team to work on it.

Although I own an Xbox. I would much rather play Halo on the PC. I really hope it happens sometime.


You know, I used to be an Xbox 360 fanboy. I used to start flame wars in this thread. But now, I've learned my lesson. You see, my Xbox 360 has recently become unavailable for awhile leaving the PC as my only option. So now I see things from the PC gamer's perspective.


HOLY -blam!-, bet you must feel stupid don't you. But, Im glad you came and saw the light

  • 08.21.2010 12:16 AM PDT

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BUNGIE AND MICROSOFT FAILS HALO 2 VISTA.

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Posted by: LoneStaruner
Posted by: General Heed
You know, I used to be an Xbox 360 fanboy. I used to start flame wars in this thread. But now, I've learned my lesson. You see, my Xbox 360 has recently become unavailable for awhile leaving the PC as my only option. So now I see things from the PC gamer's perspective.
HOLY -blam!-, bet you must feel stupid don't you. But, Im glad you came and saw the light
I want a newer Halo game for PC, it doesn't mean I don't have a 360.

I mainly want Halo 3 or Halo Reach for pure map creation, also I would like to see how better they can look on PC.

  • 08.21.2010 5:16 AM PDT

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Posted by: LoneStaruner
Posted by: General Heed

Posted by: HPDarkness
I barely post on these forums, but when I saw this thread it made me want to cry. Everyone here are huge fans of the Halo franchise, and some can't even finish the story. I know this doesn't entirely rely on Bungie's decision. I'm sure if Microsoft gave them the "go ahead" they would find a team to work on it.

Although I own an Xbox. I would much rather play Halo on the PC. I really hope it happens sometime.


You know, I used to be an Xbox 360 fanboy. I used to start flame wars in this thread. But now, I've learned my lesson. You see, my Xbox 360 has recently become unavailable for awhile leaving the PC as my only option. So now I see things from the PC gamer's perspective.


HOLY -blam!-, bet you must feel stupid don't you. But, Im glad you came and saw the light


Yeah well, it's not like I'm disowning the Xbox 360. I just support both PC and Xbox 360 now without much bias against either platform. I realized that in essence, PC gamers, specifically Games For Windows gamers and Xbox 360 gamers are the same. We are all Microsoft gamers. We should set aside our petty differences and focus our efforts against the real enemy...
Mac OS X gamers. I've been involved in several flamewars about Mac vs. PC, and let me tell you, Mac fanboys are the worst type of fanboys there are. They literally believe that Steve Jobs is a god and that everything he says is what the world really is.
So yeah, I'm glad I joined the right side and hope that the PC gaming community will accept an ex-xbox 360 fanboy into your community.
Halo 3 and Reach for PC!!!

  • 08.21.2010 11:40 AM PDT

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BUNGIE AND MICROSOFT FAILS HALO 2 VISTA.

Everytime someone buys a copy of Halo 2 Vista, a puppy dies.

I stand corrected, no one wants anymore Halo games for PC.
The only place I trusted, with all my heart has betrayed me I never thought anyone would be ignorant to the features present in Halo 3/Reach and improving capabilities for PC

It's simple, no one cares about Halo 3/ODST+Reach on PC, not even the people on Halo CE.

What a lovely Bunch of Epic Sadness.

  • 08.23.2010 8:59 AM PDT

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Posted by: Shock120
I stand corrected, no one wants anymore Halo games for PC.
The only place I trusted, with all my heart has betrayed me I never thought anyone would be ignorant to the features present in Halo 3/Reach and improving capabilities for PC

It's simple, no one cares about Halo 3/ODST+Reach on PC, not even the people on Halo CE.

What a lovely Bunch of Epic Sadness.


Perhaps you are looking at the wrong audience. People on Halo 1 PC are still in that game for a reason. They're not in Halo 2 PC for another reason as well. Those people don't want Halo 3 or Reach for PC mainly for that same reason.
Now the rest of us PC gamers and console gamers want Halo 3 and Reach PC.

  • 08.23.2010 11:54 AM PDT

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BUNGIE AND MICROSOFT FAILS HALO 2 VISTA.

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Posted by: General Heed
Now the rest of us PC gamers and console gamers want Halo 3 and Reach PC.
Then I require assistance in finding these people. xD

Posted by: General Heed
Perhaps you are looking at the wrong audience. People on Halo 1 PC are still in that game for a reason.
That explains why no one on modacity.net cares.

I actually thought modders would care, I guess it was at a loss.

[Edited on 08.23.2010 12:14 PM PDT]

  • 08.23.2010 11:55 AM PDT

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Posted by: Shock120
Posted by: General Heed
Now the rest of us PC gamers and console gamers want Halo 3 and Reach PC.
Then I require assistance in finding these people. xD

Posted by: General Heed
Perhaps you are looking at the wrong audience. People on Halo 1 PC are still in that game for a reason.
That explains why no one on modacity.net cares.

I actually thought modders would care, I guess it was at a loss.


Yah modders in Halo 1 are a dedicated group of gamers they will refuse to upgrade unless forced to. Much like Halo 2 Xbox owners who refused to get Halo 3 until original xbox live was shut down.

  • 08.23.2010 2:53 PM PDT

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Posted by: General Heed
Yah modders in Halo 1 are a dedicated group of gamers they will refuse to upgrade unless forced to. Much like Halo 2 Xbox owners who refused to get Halo 3 until original xbox live was shut down.
I hate these kind of losers. =____=

  • 08.23.2010 3:17 PM PDT