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Subject: "Stuck on Halo 1" - A blog

EDIT: The site is up!

Though I play the sequels, I keep coming back to Halo 1. In my opinion, I think it's the best one.

I'm thinking of starting a blog that talks about exclusively about Halo 1 in general. It would have CE map reviews, information on tricks, Q&A, montages, and things like that. Would anyone read it?

If enough people want it, I'll start it up and make this. If not, I won't.

Your thoughts? Ideas for early posts? Anything is welcome, including "that idea is dumb."

[Edited on 09.13.2008 11:28 AM PDT]

  • 09.07.2008 9:54 PM PDT
Subject: "Stuck on Halo 1" - would anyone read this blog?

you may know me as X[IGN]

Posted by: Iggwilv

*hands Kim a crowbar*
Here you will need this to help you get your foot out of the back of your throat, looks llike its in there pretty deep. And what is that on your face? Egg?! *hands Kim a washcloth*

no

  • 09.07.2008 10:02 PM PDT
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Only if you've got some extremely unique tricks/jumps or whatever. I'm sure lots of people have special ways of getting around maps like boarding action/danger canyon; maybe you could create a compilation or something.

  • 09.08.2008 6:45 AM PDT
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Sure, if you updated it frequently! :)

  • 09.08.2008 7:41 AM PDT
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Yes, I am a hypocrite, and I'm sorry. I really do mean well, but I'm not running on all cylinders.

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

Posted by: Btcc22
Sure, if you updated it frequently! :)

Same here.

  • 09.08.2008 11:21 AM PDT

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Posted by: Btcc22
Sure, if you updated it frequently! :)

  • 09.08.2008 6:40 PM PDT
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If it's unique, witty, and updated frequently I'd be willing to tell others.

  • 09.08.2008 8:31 PM PDT

I have some ideas for posts.

Recurring Posts
* General map reviews of new custom maps. This would probably be the most recurring kind of post, as there's a huge supply of maps to review. (I might need people to help play a few games on custom maps with me to get a better feel for how the map plays. Volunteers?)
* News on upcoming maps, such as the the Halo 3 Team's work on Narrows, or what I believe is work on a Midship.
* Strategies for maps, mostly custom ones.
* Any new glitches or tricks that are interesting. There probably won't be a ton of these.

Specific Ideas
* I just wrote a pretty long analysis of why Blood Gulch is extraordinarily replayable and arguably the best map in the series.
* Some spotlights on some of my favorite gametypes that are not often played.
* My personal ranking of all of the maps, from worst to best.
* My opinions on the things added to Halo PC - new weapons, maps, and vehicles. Good or bad?
* A review of the best Custom Edition recreations of the Halo 2 maps. Which version of Lockout is the best? Or Coag? Which one is the most played? This would be a good reference.

Any other ideas? Ideas for other posts? Specific maps you'd like me to review? Glitches/tricks I should know about? Send me anything you want to, and I might put it in!

  • 09.09.2008 6:29 PM PDT

I apologize for double posting, but the site is up.

http://stuckonhalo.blogspot.com/

All I have right now is an intro post and a review of Midship, but I'm working on reviews custom maps Seclusion and Snipaphobia. I also have a couple of editorials on the way.

Please read, subscribe, comment! Tell me what I should do next, or any info you have!

  • 09.13.2008 11:27 AM PDT
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Very nice review on midship. Will check back often.

  • 09.13.2008 8:05 PM PDT
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Right here: http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=23968369

It was a nice review yes, I too will be coming back for more.

  • 09.14.2008 5:23 PM PDT
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Keep updating it frequently and I will check back often.

  • 09.14.2008 8:33 PM PDT

Some new stuff!

Blood Gulch's Longevity - An excruciatingly long article on how much replay value Blood Gulch has.

Snipaphobia Review - A review. Of Snipaphobia.

  • 09.15.2008 10:49 PM PDT
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Right here: http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=23968369

Interesting to read, but I don't understand how sniperphobia gets a 9/10 with the amount of flaws it had. Judging from how you reviewd it it only would deserve something like a 7/10.

Also, how do you decide which maps to review? Obviously you can't review those stupid box maps etc.

[Edited on 09.16.2008 9:09 AM PDT]

  • 09.16.2008 9:08 AM PDT

Hello! Star Wars FTW. Also, join the MAW group. Please?

Actually kinda cool. Might want to get more writers though, considering the extensive amount of custom maps. Not saying you have to review them all, but still.

  • 09.16.2008 1:45 PM PDT

Posted by: Lodex
Interesting to read, but I don't understand how sniperphobia gets a 9/10 with the amount of flaws it had. Judging from how you reviewd it it only would deserve something like a 7/10.

Also, how do you decide which maps to review? Obviously you can't review those stupid box maps etc.


The reviews I write will be fairly subjective, and the ones I choose to review. I'll tend to review ones on Halo Maps's front page (both featured and new).

Posted by: Sergeant Pepper
Actually kinda cool. Might want to get more writers though, considering the extensive amount of custom maps. Not saying you have to review them all, but still.


I plan to review mostly new maps, but I'm welcome to other writers writing.

  • 09.16.2008 5:23 PM PDT
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Check out my halo custom edition single player level!
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Will you be reviewing single player maps as well?

  • 09.16.2008 5:45 PM PDT

Posted by: Lodex
Will you be reviewing single player maps as well?

Yes.

  • 09.16.2008 6:52 PM PDT
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Dude this blog is actually really good. Keep up the great work.

  • 09.16.2008 9:43 PM PDT

Four new things (2 of them are small):

I wrote a review of Seclusion, though I admit my review is a bit late.

I also wrote a review of Insomnia, a map that was added to HaloMaps today. A rather speedy response, if I do say so myself.

I also posted that I'm not going to review Imane Island because it performs poorly.

I'm also not going to review beta maps, but I may preview them.

  • 09.21.2008 3:51 PM PDT
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You gave Seclusion a 3/10!!???!?

  • 09.21.2008 6:41 PM PDT

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Really nice reviews. Though 3/10 is a bit low for seclusion. The gameplay wasn't the best, but it was good enough to get a 6 or 7/10.

  • 09.21.2008 6:46 PM PDT

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You gave Seclusion a 3/10!!???!?


I really didn't think it had much but visuals.

  • 09.21.2008 9:18 PM PDT
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Check out my halo custom edition single player level!
Right here: http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=23968369

Imane Island is a frikin box map, and for that alone it doesn't deserve a review. NEVER review noobish box maps please.

Insomnia got a decent score I think. Seclusion should have gotten something like a 6 on 10, exclusively due to visuals! Most people these days don't even care about visuals, so I find this should be encouraged more.

EDIT: I'm also guessing imane island was not portaled, which could explain the poor performance.

[Edited on 09.22.2008 2:44 AM PDT]

  • 09.22.2008 2:43 AM PDT

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I could try it and review it for you. I would be able to start this Thursday or Friday.

Posted By: Lodex
Most people these days don't even care about visuals, so I find this should be encouraged more.


Gameplay is MUCH, MUCH more important. I'm desperate for a new map with decent gameplay. All the newer ones are crappy mods, crappy AI mods, or ugly, poor-performing box-maps.

Visuals are a tiny bonus. Anyways, halo 1 doesn't have graphics that are too good.

[Edited on 09.22.2008 2:10 PM PDT]

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