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Well thats the last time i boost. I guess im going to have to wait for over a month now to get the 7 on 7 achievement.

  • 09.27.2008 11:21 AM PDT
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Bungie has made some really great changes to Halo 3 and Bnet. The new stats page looks really great, and I really like the idea of the Bungie card. Most of all, the new achievements are really cool and entertaining. There is a good mix of easy and challenging achievements. Great job on turning Halo 3's first anniversary into something pretty special.

I'm willing to bet that the Mythic map pack is actually an extension of the Halo 3 campaign. The Mythic maps all have skulls on them, and there are six maps in the pack. It makes sense in my mind.

  • 09.27.2008 11:36 AM PDT
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i'm loving the bungie.net changes.

I have to say that halo has brought many great moments to my gameplaying experience. It started with my green halo console and halo 1 which i thought was amazing. Then it went on to halo 2 which my grandma bought for me on my birthday. I was 13 and We spent the whole night getting owned on coagulation by my friend in a tank. Afterwards came halo 3 which i got the night it came out. It was probably the most exciting time i've ever experienced and my dad stayed home and let me skip school to play all day.

My favorite experience was when i won my first game. It was on narrows and I was awed by the graphics and mancannons. Thanks bungie.

  • 09.27.2008 12:00 PM PDT

Berzerk Gnome

Hey I was wondering if we could get a cronological list of people who earned the Annual achievment.
You know like a list starting with the first people to be awarded with the achievment and then going down from there.

  • 09.27.2008 12:01 PM PDT

"What could be better than a regular waffle"

"A Chickenwaffle, perhaps?"

Favorite moment in Halo 3:

When I first beat Halo 3's Campaign and started playing Matchmaking for the first time. I got in the game and played my heart out and got a Running Riot! After that game I realized how much fun I will have with this game, which stands true to this day.

Thanks For the Memories,
Ian

  • 09.27.2008 12:05 PM PDT

Posted by: Ryukage
What? Play a game? FOR FUN???
This concept of fun confuses and infuriates me!

<3

  • 09.27.2008 12:26 PM PDT
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Posted by: Battle Magnum
I was afraid some other B.net users would come on and say things like, "oh its just a game stfu" etc, and start ranting like other users have done on this thread.


it is just a game. wake the f%$! up!

[Edited on 09.27.2008 12:32 PM PDT]

  • 09.27.2008 12:32 PM PDT

Posted by: BabyWraith
HEY GUESS WHAT GEARS OF WAR 2 IS COMING OUT IN 41 DAYS SO MANY PEOPLE WILL BE PLAYING THAT! NO ONE WILL PLAY THIS -blam!- GAME SO HAHAHAHAHAHAAH -blam!- YOUR SELFS BUNGIE


You're such an obvious troll, so obvious in fact, that it makes me wonder if someone burned your bridge down.

Congratulations though, pitting two games against each other that really aren't even in the same genre. They're shooters yes, but one's first, the other's third. I'll admit I'll pick up GoW2.

Gears 2 will be great, that is a fact.

Halo 3 will remain strong, that is a fact.

Obvious troll is obvious, that is a fact.

BabyWraith doesn't get enough attention at school or at home, that is a fact.

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Posted by: Battle Magnum
I was afraid some other B.net users would come on and say things like, "oh its just a game stfu" etc, and start ranting like other users have done on this thread.


it is just a game. wake the f%$! up!


No way, it's not a disc I load into my 360 and then play. I didn't know it was, in fact, a video game. Refer to my previous post if you really want to understand something about the community and the sheer innovativity (if that's even a word..) of the games. CE captured a generation, Halo 2 has, Halo 3 has.

Here we are. You wouldn't have made an account, much less made posts, if you weren't drawn by the constant enigmas.

[Edited on 09.27.2008 1:59 PM PDT]

  • 09.27.2008 1:56 PM PDT
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"Do not be afraid. I am peace; I am salvation."

Tears... building...
Hug?

  • 09.27.2008 2:04 PM PDT

Halo's a hell of a drug.

Hey I think I know that Logan Rini guy. If he's from Jacksonville, FL.

  • 09.27.2008 2:26 PM PDT

Kia Ora

Tight update.

I'm digging the new service record layout.

Cheers~

  • 09.27.2008 2:35 PM PDT

Reading what all the employees said... I wish I got to sit around in the studio all day. It sounds like a load of fun. Makes me love halo that much more.


  • 09.27.2008 2:49 PM PDT
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Posted by: Battle Magnum
No way, it's not a disc I load into my 360 and then play. I didn't know it was, in fact, a video game.

sarcasm? ignorance? i'm not sure how to respond to this.

Refer to my previous post if you really want to understand something about the community and the sheer innovativity (if that's even a word..) of the games. CE captured a generation, Halo 2 has, Halo 3 has.

i'm not here to argue the community or the success of Halo games. i'm arguing that bungie should rethink the way they release information about their games, so they don't come across as pricks to their fans. the whole "hypemachine" thing you spoke of earlier has no relevance either because they could maintain just as much hype by telling us info rather than tiny tidbits and turning their backs. just look at the whole "bots coming to halo3" fiasco that occurred recently. Instead of telling us immediately that it was just something they threw together, they ended up letting us debate the possibility of bots for weeks before they shut it down, ultimately being a huge disappointment to the fans.

also i think the word you were looking for is "innovation".


Here we are. You wouldn't have made an account, much less made posts, if you weren't drawn by the constant enigmas.


i'm drawn here because i love halo (and it's sequels) and because, like the rest of you, i'm hungry for information about the new maps and future games that bungie makes. are the enigmas you speak of the lack of answers? if so, that's what disappoints me the most about bungie. if you look at most game developers, you'll see that they are more than happy to answer the questions of fans with straightforward information. that, and they don't tease things that lead to wild speculation without setting things straight from the start.

[Edited on 09.27.2008 3:26 PM PDT]

  • 09.27.2008 3:24 PM PDT

Hey! Oi! You just released a teaser trailer a few days ago.... and not one thing about it?

Ohhh... new website features... special...

Come on.... tell us about the trailer and the mythic maps....

  • 09.27.2008 3:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: Battle Magnum
Posted by: ijimiji
Posted by: Battle Magnum
I was afraid some other B.net users would come on and say things like, "oh its just a game stfu" etc, and start ranting like other users have done on this thread.


it is just a game. wake the f%$! up!


No way, it's not a disc I load into my 360 and then play. I didn't know it was, in fact, a video game. Refer to my previous post if you really want to understand something about the community and the sheer innovativity (if that's even a word..) of the games. CE captured a generation, Halo 2 has, Halo 3 has.

Here we are. You wouldn't have made an account, much less made posts, if you weren't drawn by the constant enigmas.

Battle Magnum, I think he was being sarcastic.

Awesome stuff bungie!

  • 09.27.2008 3:28 PM PDT

Does the whole xbox get banned or just the account?PLZ say just the account.

  • 09.27.2008 4:18 PM PDT

Formerly known as HunTERminator

Best update in month....by far. Sketch is still pretty kick ass.

  • 09.27.2008 4:19 PM PDT

Will is everything.

Man I'll never forget the launch of Halo 3 up here in Marquette, Michigan. It started absolutely pouring rain on the 200+ people at our local Gamestop. There was barely any shelter under the short eaves of the building as we were lined up outside; nothing better then being surrounded by my wife and best friends to experience the excitement and comraderie. That and I stayed up until 4AM playing, even though I had to work at 8. Good times!

Lastly I just wanted to say that I'm staggered by the amazing support and dedication to Halo 3 by Bungie. We have new achievements, new playlists, new maps and new stats and features to play around with. It's great stuff like this that keeps me spinning the Halo 3 disc in my Xbox 360. I've always been a huge fan of Bungie and Halo, and this just strengthens my opinion of them. Thanks for everything. Hope everybody is still enjoying the game as much as I am, campaign and multiplayer!

[Edited on 09.27.2008 4:28 PM PDT]

  • 09.27.2008 4:26 PM PDT
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I love the new Banhammer, mainly because one of my family members tends to boost a lot, and he swore he'd never be caught. He was, finally. And I rejoiced!

Until I found out he was on my xbox.
Oh the humanity!

But serves him right. He won't do it again.
Its a small price to pay to keep a few more people from doing that.

  • 09.27.2008 5:41 PM PDT

Posted by: ijimiji
Posted by: Battle Magnum
No way, it's not a disc I load into my 360 and then play. I didn't know it was, in fact, a video game.

sarcasm? ignorance? i'm not sure how to respond to this.

Refer to my previous post if you really want to understand something about the community and the sheer innovativity (if that's even a word..) of the games. CE captured a generation, Halo 2 has, Halo 3 has.

i'm not here to argue the community or the success of Halo games. i'm arguing that bungie should rethink the way they release information about their games, so they don't come across as pricks to their fans. the whole "hypemachine" thing you spoke of earlier has no relevance either because they could maintain just as much hype by telling us info rather than tiny tidbits and turning their backs. just look at the whole "bots coming to halo3" fiasco that occurred recently. Instead of telling us immediately that it was just something they threw together, they ended up letting us debate the possibility of bots for weeks before they shut it down, ultimately being a huge disappointment to the fans.

also i think the word you were looking for is "innovation".


Here we are. You wouldn't have made an account, much less made posts, if you weren't drawn by the constant enigmas.


i'm drawn here because i love halo (and it's sequels) and because, like the rest of you, i'm hungry for information about the new maps and future games that bungie makes. are the enigmas you speak of the lack of answers? if so, that's what disappoints me the most about bungie. if you look at most game developers, you'll see that they are more than happy to answer the questions of fans with straightforward information. that, and they don't tease things that lead to wild speculation without setting things straight from the start.


Obviously Bungie doesn't come off as pricks to their fans, lol. I don't see where you get this from. When decisions are made, people will agree or disagree, that goes for pretty much anything. The decision to tease us with snippets and soundbites is to leave is ravenous for more, getting us excited and keeping us wondering about it.

Straight answers don't accomplish that. What they accomplish is "oh, cool, I know exactly what's going on, so there's nothing else to think about besides the release date."

That, my friend, is why people come back for more. The marketing strategy, the hype machine, etc., keeps us returning. And returning. And returning.

Wild speculation gets people excited, and also, as you've no doubt seen in countless threads, brings people together. I can't say if that's Bungie's aim with the teasing and all, but it accomplishes just that. We share our ideas, we share our speculations, and give each other theories based on what we're given, and what little hidden messages are in said given things.

The SI and the newest trailer are prime examples. When the SI first made an appearance, not just forum posts, people went nuts.

The new trailer, within minutes countless threads were made, countless speculations..Well, speculated. Different sites, users at B.net, etc., were analyzing the CG clip frame by frame, looking at every little detail for hints.

How many other developers can accomplish something like that? Bungie is known to give subliminal hints and messages. Obviously, this is a good strategy. If they were to tell us straightforward what they were working on, with behind the scenes info, do you think we'd be so excited about it? Hardly. We hunger for more, and come back to B.net almost every day in hopes of an update.

I believe that, coupled with the defining games, makes Bungie so successful.

That was my main point, and that's also something you should consider. If you don't like how Bungie does things, just wait like any other normal, patient human would do.

Bungie doesn't owe you anything. They give you their work, you reward them for paying for it, which attributes to their paycheck that they use to put food on the table. Keep in mind, they're humans just like the rest of us.

If you, for the slightest instant, thought the first line of my previous post was sheer ignorance, I've no idea what to say. You have a pretty bad outlook, I guess that's what it sums up to. Either that or you just can't see sarcasm.

Other developers aren't as successful as Bungie because Bungie have a locked-in fanbase. They give us weekly updates which (more often than not) have to do with things we care about. There have been two great map packs released, both at reasonable prices, and one's free now. They could have opted to make the Heroic pack a little cheaper, but no. They gave it to us FREE.

Updates that we care about. Hype for things we want. It's all a part of the master plan.

If you can't stomach it, don't read the updates, and be patient. Surely someone will tell you all of Bungie's exploits, and the hype that was generated up to the official release.

Edit -

Again, congratulations, I look forward to your future projects.

[Edited on 09.27.2008 5:47 PM PDT]

  • 09.27.2008 5:46 PM PDT

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Posted by: SketchFactor

By the way, Did they spell your name wrong on G4tv? I thought it was Jarrard, not Girard...


Nice. I didn't know/never saw it... but it is far the from first time. You'd think a business card with your name on it AND signing a release form and filling out your information would be enough of a clue.
Hold on one freakin' second. Your name isn't Sketch?

Next you'll be telling me Achronos' name is Tom! But I won't believe it. Because I'm smart. =)
o my gawd.. MY NAME IS TOM

Any way

Any more news on the trailer? An offical forum topic maybe?

  • 09.27.2008 5:58 PM PDT

Posted by: JimboMonkey1234
Posted by: SketchFactor

By the way, Did they spell your name wrong on G4tv? I thought it was Jarrard, not Girard...


Nice. I didn't know/never saw it... but it is far the from first time. You'd think a business card with your name on it AND signing a release form and filling out your information would be enough of a clue.
Hold on one freakin' second. Your name isn't Sketch?

Next you'll be telling me Achronos' name is Tom! But I won't believe it. Because I'm smart. =)
o my gawd.. MY NAME IS TOM

Any way

Any more news on the trailer? An offical forum topic maybe?

  • 09.27.2008 5:58 PM PDT

Posted by: JimboMonkey1234
Posted by: SketchFactor

By the way, Did they spell your name wrong on G4tv? I thought it was Jarrard, not Girard...


Nice. I didn't know/never saw it... but it is far the from first time. You'd think a business card with your name on it AND signing a release form and filling out your information would be enough of a clue.
Hold on one freakin' second. Your name isn't Sketch?

Next you'll be telling me Achronos' name is Tom! But I won't believe it. Because I'm smart. =)
o my gawd.. MY NAME IS TOM

Any way

Any more news on the trailer? An offical forum topic maybe?

  • 09.27.2008 5:59 PM PDT