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Subject: Halo 3 Title Update

Is this crap flamable?

I really don't get why everyone are being jerks about this whole update thing. I absolutely understand that you might not like certain aspects of the update, but maybe, just maybe, if you really didn't care about the game at all and hated it like hell, you wouldn't be pestering the forum with hateful comments about the creators of the game. The least you could do if you don't like it is let other people, who do like it, appreciate it.

If you don't like the new achievements: don't try to get them.
If you don't like the modified maps: sukcs to be you, maybe you'll come to realize they have potential even if you don't like them with a specific gametype.
Your old rank is still in your service record, it's not gone, if you don't like the additional rank system, don't look at it.
People have even complained at having achievements they can't unlock because Mythic isn't out yet! Can't you just wait even a little? Yesterday you didn't even know about them! They are probably even going to be released on the 25th!
If you don't want to pay 10$ for the legendary pack, don't, there are still playlists you can access without it. Also consider it is likely to become free when Mythic is released.

All in all, if you don't like the changes, try not ruining it for the people who do.



Also, to answer a couple questions that we asked in the previous pages:

I think Mythic is likely to be released on or around the 25th, it will be Halo3's birthday and there are hints that say there might be something going on there.

Rat's Nest is a map based on the Crow's Nest campain level, this is likely what you saw.

For the Katana armor, it was not yet specified, but I believe it would have been easier to program, hence more likely, to give it to a player at 1000 gamerscore.

It's not the place to challenge in 1 v 1, there are other places for that, I suggest custom game boards on the MLG website.

The "Annual" achievement will only be available from the 25th, we should get more info then. 4 players can be on 2, 3 or 4 systems.

Ranked matchmaking is not based on rank, but on skill level. Unranked is random matching.

  • 09.23.2008 10:28 AM PDT
Subject: Bad update

Posted by: Romzzzzzzzzzzzz
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....


Lmao, all of you who are saying similar things as above need to stop whining. If you think this update is terrible and say you're going to quit, then go ahead. But the beauty of updates is that they can be updated by... omg! MORE UPDATES! It's not the final update so don't treat it as such. While some things seem pointless like the new ratings system... You know what? I'm not gonna try and help you nubs feel better. Get over it.

As for the September playlist update, I'm a bit confused about SWAT as to why the damage resistance has been lowered to 150%. It supposedly helps people to kill elites easier but isn't that just because you'd still be shooting the body? There's already people who seem to be screwing with this and just are shooting bodies now rather than trying to get head shots.

So Bungie... How is SWAT supposed to work now? Will elites ever have there geometry changed such that shooting there head actually KILLS them? Or is this playlist update all we get? xD

Lastly, good job with TU2. It's pretty cool so far.

  • 09.23.2008 10:37 AM PDT
Subject: Halo 3 Title Update
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While I don't care for achievments or armor permutations, etc.
I don't feel it right to release achievements that are unobtainable for consumers. Why not release those achievements with the map packs? A lot less gripes, and yes there will be gripes, would occur.

  • 09.23.2008 10:39 AM PDT
Subject: Bad update

The only reason you ass kissers are flaming the people that are having problems with the update is either a: you're kissing ass because you think someday you'll have recon, or b: it hasn't effected you yet.

It's you people who need to shut the -blam!- up and let us get our word out about our problems. How the hell would you like it if you had a major problem with something you loved, and everyone just told you to -blam!- off?

Seriously. This update is -blam!- up, and you people that are telling others that we are "whining" or "don't appreciate the game" are even more -blam!- up. Go jump off a bridge.

[Edited on 09.23.2008 10:42 AM PDT]

  • 09.23.2008 10:41 AM PDT
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Yes, because everyone on Bnet, who defends Halo 3, is a fan boy and is gunnin' for some Recon.

  • 09.23.2008 10:44 AM PDT
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Posted by: vol1clan
While I don't care for achievments or armor permutations, etc.
I don't feel it right to release achievements that are unobtainable for consumers. Why not release those achievements with the map packs? A lot less gripes, and yes there will be gripes, would occur.


Thats basically what was done, just not at the same time as the map packs. I dont get why everyone is freaking out over this, they are adding in achievements they should have had when the pack was released.

EDIT: scratch that, i get what your saying now. Yes, the achievments should have been released then, maybe it was a timing issue?

[Edited on 09.23.2008 10:46 AM PDT]

  • 09.23.2008 10:44 AM PDT
Subject: Katana
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Hey, umm, i was wondering about these new acheivments. I already have 1000 gamerpoints on Halo 3 and I have the Katana, but what Im wondering is, will I be able to keep my Katana since there are new acheivments. Or... do one get the katana by 1000 gamer points only, or by "all" the acheivments. If anyone has an answer please respond.

  • 09.23.2008 10:44 AM PDT
Subject: Halo 3 Title Update

Veteran member of The Frozen Minority.

Why is Sandtrap in DLC Big Team?

Edit: The me rephrase that. Why are all original Big Team maps in the DLC Big Team hopper? Start out getting Sandtrap every time and when veto'd, you get Zanzibar.

[Edited on 09.23.2008 10:48 AM PDT]

  • 09.23.2008 10:44 AM PDT

Out of all fairness i think the update has made halo Daft because i loved halo, i was getting close to the katana then the new acheviements come along and mess it all up. And i think the new acheviements are stupid because you dont just need the legendary map pack but also the mythic map pack which will be downloadable soon for 800g so we cant do most of the acheviements for a while yet until the new maps are available

  • 09.23.2008 10:46 AM PDT
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To Black Xeleon:
I doubt Bungie would take away your katana with the release of more achievements.

  • 09.23.2008 10:47 AM PDT
Subject: Bad update

Posted by: vol1clan
Yes, because everyone on Bnet, who defends Halo 3, is a fan boy and is gunnin' for some Recon.


Right because that's exactly what I said.

No, I said people who were flaming others because of the problems they're having.

Learn how to read before you say stupid -blam!-, and being a typical internet statistic. Thanks.

Also buddy boy, what happened to this?

"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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  • 09.23.2008 10:47 AM PDT
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If you think its cool then you got issues....The update isnt good for people who are good who have Generals who like to show people ...Why should the Generals suffer? arent they the first ones who bought Halo 3? Shouldent they be respected for being on the game for so long? Why ruin a fun game?..Halo 3 was fun the way it was nothing needed to be added or removed...Yes you can add more achievements fix some of the maps.. do what ever you like but why change the ranks? everyone loved it the way it was so stop thinking your cool and commenting on peoples thoughts

  • 09.23.2008 10:49 AM PDT
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Posted by: Romzzzzzzzzzzzz
If you think its cool then you got issues....The update isnt good for people who are good who have Generals who like to show people ...Why should the Generals suffer? arent they the first ones who bought Halo 3? Shouldent they be respected for being on the game for so long? Why ruin a fun game?..Halo 3 was fun the way it was nothing needed to be added or removed...Yes you can add more achievements fix some of the maps.. do what ever you like but why change the ranks? everyone loved it the way it was so stop thinking your cool and commenting on peoples thoughts


How are they suffering exacly? they still have their rank.... And i think your confusing rank with fun. I have fun playing online no matter what rank i am. So if just playing the game to have fun means i have issues, then i dont wanna be normal.

  • 09.23.2008 10:53 AM PDT
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To Stormray:
I'll give you that, you dislike people who flame other people for having problems, but you did say a: you're kissing ass because you think someday you'll have recon.
I won't agrue on your opinion, for the reason that it is YOUR opinion. But obviously, you've forgotten what you typed.

On topic of my previous post, I do feel this update is not for me, but I'm not gonna call everyone idiots for their opinions on the matter. You sir, need to calm down.

[Edited on 09.23.2008 10:56 AM PDT]

  • 09.23.2008 10:53 AM PDT
Subject: Possible secret exposed

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I think i know what bungie is up to, they said it wasn't ANOTHER halo game so it's Halo 3 but extended with extra campaign levels!!! Maybe that's what it's been? And what about the word of the recon skulld (please don't ban me for this) but i just don't understand it, true or not? It would have to take a lot of effort to find these skulls if it did give you recon, maybe thats what those vidoc achievements do? Recon giveaway?

  • 09.23.2008 10:58 AM PDT
Subject: WHY BUNGIE??
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Today (09/23/08) i got off work early, when i got in i decided to play a few games of halo. i turn on my xbox i install the update and i go to team doubles and guess what happens, i get a messgae saying i dont have the required maps to play doubles.
Now bungie seriously, i payed over $300 for my xbox, over $65 for the halo 3 disc, $50 for x box live account and $50 a month for a high speed internet connection, NOW YOU WANT US TO PAY FOR MAPS?
I get it, i know everyone wants a bigger profit margin, but since i bought the the game with the team double play list included, i think i should b able to play team doubles with out paying any extra money for whatever "so called" clever idea you guys come of with to make the game better (new maps, ban hammer update, achievement, whatever ).

Because i wont b able to play the game type i prefer in the game i bought because of your greed.

thx bungie

love. Andre


ugh.

  • 09.23.2008 11:01 AM PDT
Subject: Bad update

Posted by: vol1clan
To Stormray:
I'll give you that, you dislike people who flame other people for having problems, but you did say a: you're kissing ass because you think someday you'll have recon.
I won't agrue on your opinion, for the reason that it is YOUR opinion. But obviously, you've forgotten what you typed.

On topic of my previous post, I do feel this update is not for me, but I'm not gonna call everyone idiots for their opinions on the matter. You sir, need to calm down.


I don't think I need to calm down at all. I have the same right to post my feelings just as you do.

This update sucks and we all know. The people who say it doesn't are just trying to bandwagon and OBVIOUSLY haven't seen how it's ruining matchmaking. People who don't know how to play are given such an edge now that it's ridiculous.

  • 09.23.2008 11:01 AM PDT

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new achevments ok looking forward to it

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  • 09.23.2008 11:04 AM PDT
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Posted by: Stormray
This update sucks and we all know. The people who say it doesn't are just trying to bandwagon and OBVIOUSLY haven't seen how it's ruining matchmaking. People who don't know how to play are given such an edge now that it's ridiculous.
I can't argue that, I think it sucks too, but there's no reason you can't convey your ideas/opinions in a constructive way, rather than bashing others who do like the update.

  • 09.23.2008 11:07 AM PDT
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Posted by: Stormray

This update sucks and we all know. The people who say it doesn't are just trying to bandwagon and OBVIOUSLY haven't seen how it's ruining matchmaking. People who don't know how to play are given such an edge now that it's ridiculous.


I havnt played online for a bit so maybe im missing something, but how does this update possibly give an edge to people who dont know how to play? Do new people start with double health? Does your shield recharge faster if you have less kills?

If anything, wouldnt changing matchmaking match sucky players with great players, giving the great players someone to destroy?

  • 09.23.2008 11:07 AM PDT
Subject: Halo 3 Title Update
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I really don't get why everyone are being jerks about this whole update thing.


I guess you haven't spent much time on our forums then, otherwise you'd know that we have far too many jerks here who think only their opinion and demands are valid. Luckily we don't make our games for those people, we make them for everyone else.

And here's a thought - if people don't like the update, don't like the achievements and think Halo 3 is horribly broken - stop playing it and find something better to do with your time then troll on forums for a company and a game you don't even like. That's kind of sad, really. /cry

  • 09.23.2008 11:10 AM PDT
Subject: Bad update

Is this crap flamable?

Posted by: Stormray
The only reason you ass kissers are flaming the people that are having problems with the update is either a: you're kissing ass because you think someday you'll have recon, or b: it hasn't effected you yet.

It's you people who need to shut the -blam!- up and let us get our word out about our problems. How the hell would you like it if you had a major problem with something you loved, and everyone just told you to -blam!- off?

Seriously. This update is -blam!- up, and you people that are telling others that we are "whining" or "don't appreciate the game" are even more -blam!- up. Go jump off a bridge.


Okay... right.

We can have this cleared up: If I wanted to kiss ass (and I'm not much of an ass guy anyway), I would do so on a forum topic mods are actually likely to look at.(<=EDIT: Yeah, um, never mind) Yes, the update has affected me: while some elements of it don't make a difference for me, others I plainly dislike, and yet I don't roam here complaining with the hopes of having it changed back, as I am well aware that not everything suits everyone, and that it is simply impossible to satisfy everyone in every aspect, every single time.

People don't explain their major problems: they repeatedly complain about the same elements they dislike. Here's an answer to your questions: no, it's not going to revert back to what it was, however, further updates will keep trying to fix bugs, please be patient.

I thought I was clear in my previous post, but I don't care if you don't appreciate the game or not. I do care that you are spamming complaints on a main forum topic. This prevents people who were actually looking for insight about the update, or had questions, to be able to find their answers in a navigable thread.

I'm sorry that you can't see that and give me a more reflected or less hateful response.
Obviously you must be right, I must be "blammed!" up, and will proceed to consider jumping off a bridge.

[Edited on 09.23.2008 11:14 AM PDT]

  • 09.23.2008 11:10 AM PDT

Did you read my first post? It was constructive, but how can it be complete without criticism?

We're both on the same point obviously... so I think we just need to stop arguing with each other.

  • 09.23.2008 11:10 AM PDT
Subject: Halo 3 Title Update

Posted by: Stormray
This update is horrible.

There has been obvious tweaks and glitches that give the people who just plain suck at the game the total edge over to decent players.

This update is laggy, glitchy, ruined any work people put into getting a legit 50 or a General, and just plain ruined Halo 3 multiplayer.

It was fine the way it was.

As for me, someone who has played Halo since the day it came out in 2001, is not going to be playing any longer.

This isn't Halo anymore, it's help the scrubs buff the nubs and leave the veterans out in the cold.


You are my new best friend. I totally agree with you. Bungie basically made another way for noobs to think they are good. I mean come on, social generals without the need for 50s? Can us good gamers get something for being good that these noobs can't easily get playing social all day?

Individiual playlist ratings are pointless. The BR spread in Halo 3 is a joke, the reload glitch gets me killed more than the other team, and the other problems with Halo 3 should be a bigger priority than new achievements and other completely pointless additions.

On the plus side they can now detect cheaters better so that is good. Unfortunately its the ony good thing about this update.

To Bungie, if you are going to improve the game try improving the game instead of catering to noobs. Oh and bring back the Halo 2 BR. That weapon actually worked.

  • 09.23.2008 11:12 AM PDT
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  • 09.23.2008 11:12 AM PDT