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Subject: Halo 3 Title Update
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...in any social or ranked match, does this refer to the social and ranked playlists only or can I get it by playing a Legendary map in the DLC playlist too, which in my opinion is social although it is its own playlist?

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  • 09.23.2008 9:40 AM PDT

I couldn't agree more, Bumzor.

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So what was under the hood? If I'm not into getting achievements on maps that aren't out yet and yet to have a release date, and I don't care about rank, I'd at least like to know what exactly has been done under the hood.

This update wasn't for me, call me when TU76 comes out.

Sincerely Yours,
the vol1clan

P.S. - I agree with Bumzor entirely.

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does anyone know how to play on the new campaign maps?

  • 09.23.2008 9:43 AM PDT
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Posted by: Bumzors
I agree, where are the actual changes to the game? Where is the reload glitch fix? Where is the correction to the horrible host selection process? BR spread is questionable, but I'd rather see that than a few new achievements and a new COMPLETELY worthless player ratings system. I really don't get the purpose of yet ANOTHER way to rate a player. It's isn't necessary at all. And new achievements? Who seriously cares that they now have to spend MORE time to get everything done in the game, a year after it released?

I'm sorry, but this is the most pathetic excuse for "new and exciting" I've ever witnessed. To all you idiots who want to spend 15 minutes getting these new achievements, fine, have fun. But we all know that fixes to the core game problems would make a LOT more people happy and ultimately create a better game. How it got through a public beta with this many problems is baffling, but how these problems still are not being addressed is something else completely.

Have fun flaming me you blind Bungie followers.


I agree there are more glaring issues, but take what you can get. I recently read an old review of Fallout 2, and they mentioned many 'game-breaking' glitches, but just accepted it, and didnt hurt the score at all.

Its amazing how much gamers as a group have gotten spoiled with expecting updates and patches, im including myself in there too. Just gotta take a step back, and be happy with what your've given, otherwise you're never happy with anything.

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well i read these discussions every week and all i ever see are randoms posting how bad updates are or how boring a certain playlist is. stop bashing the creators of the game get off your chair or whatever you may be sitting on and get the education too come out with a game that is better until then stop bashing someone elses creation personally im positive they really could careless what you randoms think there are better people too replace you BK who think they know what they are talking about! H3 is a Great game well planned and still surprises the real fans so back off with all the negative feed about the update cause if you dont like go lose in another game cause we all know thats the only reason you hate the update is because the fact you really suck at the game so u think a "Correct" update would improve your win loss when it really wont!!! have a nice day

and nice update i like it!!!

  • 09.23.2008 9:48 AM PDT

I for one agree with [Bumzor] 100%.

Bungie are coming across as a bunch of arrogant (insert colourful noun)s.

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The new updates are terrible.

  • 09.23.2008 9:56 AM PDT
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Posted by: Bumzors

I'm sorry, but this is the most pathetic excuse for "new and exciting" I've ever witnessed.



No, no, no...look down and you'll see your statement is untrue.

People like you would complain if you were hung with a new rope. Any change is nice.

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To Slipstream(insert your number here):
I'll take my chances with unhappiness. Not everything requires a step back, just as your not necessarily happy with things you are given. Some of the best presents are those not received.

KarateNinja(correct your name, you know who you are):
Any change is nice.... really? Any change? That's a piss poor statement.

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  • 09.23.2008 9:56 AM PDT

The dawn has arrived, the darkness can now end.

A General in Griffball? That person should get R**** !

  • 09.23.2008 10:00 AM PDT
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Posted by: Hippo Sniffer
this update is terrible the new maps such as epitath and snowbound without sheild doors are just so bad they are nearly unplayable for someone who uses stealth rather than runing in dieing and hopeing for that granade they droped to get them the kill.

as for snipers on the new epitath that to is horrible there is hardly any cover

there has been a change to our ranks to this means you have to work hard to get your ranks all over again bungie has done this so people will continue playing the game and it will most likely work for the majority of halo players that play pretty much everyday but for me personally i fel that because i have worked for a rank already it should not be taken away and made so i ahve to get them all over again for all the different playlists.

they have also released the update with the new achivements which for most of the u need to be on a "mythic map" or a "ledgendary" map which u have to pay for i personaly have the maps so it dose not affect me but the only problem i have is that these new maps arnt even out so how am i suposed to get the achivments. this just shows that bungie has been sloopy in this area. I am sure they will be comin out soon but it is just common sence that they are out at the same time no?

i personaly cant see me playing halo as much after this update it just wont be the same.


So because one map sometimes comes up and you don't like it, you'll play less? Alright, that makes total sense. *rolls eyes* You obviously didn't read much of the thing in depth, as it explained the ranking changes very well. Aside from that, stealth is fine, but not everyone who doesn't prefer subtlety are just grenade throwing spray-and-prayers.


The new maps are going to make me buy some MS Points, but I'm very curious: will the new achievements make getting the katana and other armor pieces harder, or do you only need to have the original achievements to achieve 1000 points?

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Posted by: NM Jeff
A General in Griffball? That person should get R**** !
I don't think they meant just in Grifball, but in the entire Double Exp Playlist. I could be wrong, but if you'd ask, I'm sure they'd clarify.

  • 09.23.2008 10:05 AM PDT

"I aim to misbehave" - Captain Malcom Reynolds.

I don't really like many of the new achievements, if I'm being honest...
Cool other features, but not keen on the newbies...

  • 09.23.2008 10:07 AM PDT

I don't like the update so far. Why start us with a pistol? I played this morning, couldn't tell you how many times I got stuck with the stupid pistol!

  • 09.23.2008 10:10 AM PDT
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The new playlist ratings are completely pointless. Now we have to go and click on everyone to see if they are actually good before the game starts. Eventually everyone is going to be a general in all the popular playlists. This update probably should have addressed gameplay issues.

  • 09.23.2008 10:11 AM PDT

"There's daggers in men's smiles." - Donalbain, Macbeth, Act II, scene iii

Sweet! 3rd page!

Anyways, can someone help me out? How do you get 4 people on campaign at the same time? I thought two was the maximum... but if someone could explain that to me that would be great, and also, the updates rock because now I get to rank up with all my general rank friends!
Great idea bungie and kudos to the update!!

[Edited on 09.23.2008 10:15 AM PDT]

  • 09.23.2008 10:13 AM PDT

I'm probably twice your age, punk!

Oh, and say hi to your Mom.

I haven't been on yet today (unfortunately I'm at work). Question: For matchmaking now are the players still selected based on their "global" rank or is the specific playlist rank used? If the playlist rank is used it seems like the skill level is going to vary too much.

  • 09.23.2008 10:13 AM PDT

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When does the mythic map pack come out??

  • 09.23.2008 10:14 AM PDT
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They haven't said, so for us to know, would be somewhat of a problem for Bungie, no?

  • 09.23.2008 10:15 AM PDT

3AC Productions

Yea that's true.

  • 09.23.2008 10:16 AM PDT
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Why make an update when you know it will make people upset and quit the game?..I'm 100% sure you will have tons of people who will quit and be upset with this horrible update...So unless you want most of your players to quit i suggest you switch things back to the way it was...Because now people who are bad and people who are good look the same....

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  • 09.23.2008 10:18 AM PDT
Subject: Halo 3 Title Update

I already got all the new achievements.
except for vidmasters of course
just bring a whole bunch of friends into DLC playlists
we had 'em in one game.

  • 09.23.2008 10:19 AM PDT

You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

I too would like some clarification on the 7 on 7 thing as I am sitting on my one and only account that just happens to have 7 exp on it. Oooooooo, that's three sevens. Nice.

Do I gotsta wait two more weeks to play or what?

  • 09.23.2008 10:21 AM PDT

"If you kill one man you're a murderer, if you kill thousands of men you're a king."

bungie- a couple us- none

  • 09.23.2008 10:21 AM PDT