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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 10/17/08

"Looks like I picked the wrong day to stop smokin'!"

I see Butcher finally went with a "rack" of his own...

  • 10.17.2008 6:40 PM PDT
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Thanks Marty. Amazing song.

  • 10.17.2008 6:40 PM PDT

Can you please, oh dear please, not send me ANY RANDOM GROUP INVITATIONS. You will be blocked.

http://www.youtube.com/TheBestOfSWAT - Halo: Reach SWAT video/commentary

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*smacks lips* That was a delicious update *burps*

  • 10.17.2008 6:43 PM PDT

Nice update! Thanks for the sexy tune Marty. <3

  • 10.17.2008 6:45 PM PDT

.:Disobey the Norm:.

How I got Recon.

Cool update. Also, welcome to Bungie Urk! Can't wait to see your...umm....stuff! ^___^

  • 10.17.2008 6:48 PM PDT

I was at first despondant over the lack of any new content that I personally care about, but Marty pulled a last second save and gave me something that made all of the arduous clicking and scrolling I had to do worth it.

  • 10.17.2008 6:53 PM PDT

At first glance I saw how long the update was and thought "Oh boy, a whole bunch of new info!" Then went back to the top to read. After a few sentences I realized we were just retreading old ground.

Answering questions, many of which were answered before but needed more "clarification"! Guess what, I heard (well, read) you the first time, when you said you weren't making blood gulch... And cause some ************ (guess what that spells) got the crazy idea that you didn't say coagulation as well, that you must have been trying to trick us. I guess it's your own fault for not answering clearly enough the first time.

We already got an update telling us about the new fileshare stuff. There was about 3 sentences of new info. So rather than just typing one paragraph to update us. Bungie reprinted all the old info then added a sentence here and there. It was all just filler. I wasn't learning anything new. We had also already found out about the new bungie cards. You can only miss it if you never look at your own profile anyway.

Your shortest paragraph was the newest information. A new book about the art of Halo. I know there may not be much to say about that, other than go buy it, but c'mon put some effort and embelish a little.

I am glad to read about the new employee. Thats the most positive statement I can make about this update. Well also this, just realize it also turns into a complaint before the paragraph is over. On the plus side. I am glad to hear the Bungie Favorites will finally be getting some attention. Please GOD tell me though that it won't be given back to communities and that your new guy, Urk, will be handling it. Communities just put up stuff by themselves, and that leaves independent people out of the equation (like myself, not saying my stuff is the best... but it could be and you would never know)

I would like to know if anyone agrees. I would also like to know if you disagree. Please post your thoughts, and keep it mature and informational please. Two sentences about China's wall or what a jerk I am for complaining will not help anyone.

Reklisniss

  • 10.17.2008 7:00 PM PDT

Does anyone even read these?

Well I'm still disappointing in there being no Blood Gulch but my hopes are still high for a custom map editor where I may be able to make it myself. Well I can dream.

Good update though, I can't wait until some of the new maps are announced :)

  • 10.17.2008 7:01 PM PDT

Riverside23: For all the women of the group, if you've got a real man at least let him have his big piece of chicken.

WhtButterflyLiz: lol. Bring home bigger chikkinz, then, real man!!!

DEATHPIMP72: *throws pterodactyl on table*
Suck it JoeSki!!!

A lot there, but nothing tickled my fancy.

  • 10.17.2008 7:10 PM PDT
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So i dont get it. Are they putting the entire Halo 3 multiplayer experience onto the Halo 3: Recon disk? And if so, why? That's a waste of time. Why even put the forge on there? why not just put the campaign, and the new maps on it, and then call it a day. I'm not paying $60 for the disk when it's value is $30 without the multiplayer and forge aspects put in. (What am I talking about? I'm a Microsoft fanboy, of course I will.) It still doesn't make sense to me though. Can someone clarify things for me?

  • 10.17.2008 7:10 PM PDT

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It was a good update. Of course, i caught a mistake: it was stated earlier on that Blood Gultch will not return, but in this update, it was stated that they already said Blood Gultch/Coagulation... but of course, they could have went back and edited. But all around, what a good update, actually, the past few updates have been awesomesauce to the max! I can't wait for the render-to-video :D game on!

Posted by: WKS
So i dont get it. Are they putting the entire Halo 3 multiplayer experience onto the Halo 3: Recon disk? And if so, why? That's a waste of time. Why even put the forge on there? why not just put the campaign, and the new maps on it, and then call it a day. I'm not paying $60 for the disk when it's value is $30 without the multiplayer and forge aspects put in. (What am I talking about? I'm a Microsoft fanboy, of course I will.) It still doesn't make sense to me though. Can someone clarify things for me?



Whoever said it was going to be $60?
Most expansion disks are $20 to $30 anyway?
again, here people go assuming XD

ASSUME < get it? :P

[Edited on 10.17.2008 7:18 PM PDT]

  • 10.17.2008 7:16 PM PDT
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Posted by: WKS
So i dont get it. Are they putting the entire Halo 3 multiplayer experience onto the Halo 3: Recon disk? And if so, why? That's a waste of time. Why even put the forge on there? why not just put the campaign, and the new maps on it, and then call it a day. I'm not paying $60 for the disk when it's value is $30 without the multiplayer and forge aspects put in. (What am I talking about? I'm a Microsoft fanboy, of course I will.) It still doesn't make sense to me though. Can someone clarify things for me?

As they said before They have not certified a Price of this new Expansion... and its an Expansion for Halo 3 meaning whoever buys Halo 3:Recon it will be easier to play the disc and play the new game and then if they want to play Multiplayer than they don't have to switch discs over and over again. Even if they want to play the Halo 3 campaing then sure you will have to swap disc but with this new expansion it will be a while before someone will go back and play the original campaign.
so all in all, its just easier to play Multiplayer and the New Campaign in a new disc.

and besides it will make the expansion disc more useful than just campaign. Look what happened when they released the Halo 2 multiplayer Expansion disc. People just bought it and downloaded the content and then used it as a coaster... (well that's what my brother did...lol)

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  • 10.17.2008 7:19 PM PDT

"Seems to me you should spend less time on that article and more time working on that novel you've been working on!!!"

That was a pretty good update. Met some new people, got some new stuff, and learned a few things along the way. I award it Three Gold Internets...

And Urk, I hear you'll be taking a look at Bungie favorites. You know, I think I have just the video for you in my fileshare. But nah, seriously, its fantastic, probably one of the best overkills. Ever.

Might as well try, right Bnet?

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  • 10.17.2008 7:21 PM PDT
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  • 10.17.2008 7:29 PM PDT

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Thanks Marty!

Please tell me H3 Recon is going to get its own soundtrack. Marty did such an amazing job with all the others it would be an injustice to not have one for Recon as well...

I'm keeping my fingers crossed regardless.

  • 10.17.2008 7:37 PM PDT

Remember Reach

sweet.nice.update

  • 10.17.2008 7:42 PM PDT

elites are awsome
join us or be defeated in battle

loved the update but u guys spelt my name wrong you put 10 7s not 7 7s :(

Vinnie7777777777 asks:
and will H3R have co-op campagin if so whats the max number of people?

Halo 3: Recon has full feature parity with Halo 3, so you’ll be able to play the Campaign with four players, just like Halo 3.

  • 10.17.2008 7:48 PM PDT

wait did we see different versions of the video cause mr. hero dude's weapon doesnt look like any other halo weapon i've seen
but seriously whats recon dude holding

  • 10.17.2008 7:54 PM PDT

Posted by: BadBall3r47
Well I'm still disappointing in there being no Blood Gulch but my hopes are still high for a custom map editor where I may be able to make it myself. Well I can dream.

Good update though, I can't wait until some of the new maps are announced :)


I'm sure Sandbox will be the answer to hopes for a Blood Gulch, it seems very likely to be a huge outdoor Foundry.
A lot of people seem to assume the Mythic Map pack are all 6 maps mentioned, has anyone stopped to think these six maps may be two entirely different map packs? The Mythic pack is planned for release in 'early 2009'. Then Recon will be out around this time next year- near late 2009. 6 maps at once then a years wait for Recon? Dosen't sound right. I think Recon's release will include the 3 of the maps that aren't revealed in Mythic.

-"Mr. hero dude's" weapon looks like an SMG, just with some new handy features... inlcuding a silencer..... and maybe a cup holder....

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  • 10.17.2008 8:00 PM PDT

I love Halo!!

Lots of neat updates!

I also like that there is another Halo Art Book coming out. I never did get the first one. I didn't even know there was one to begin with! XD

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  • 10.17.2008 8:11 PM PDT
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Urk is really an awesome guy, he's gonna be awesome in this job. Don't steal his BR though.

  • 10.17.2008 8:11 PM PDT

Sniper's Motto: Reach out and touch someone.

holy crap! the pictures are back! yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayy!!

  • 10.17.2008 8:18 PM PDT
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Is anyone else having trouble getting the spartan officer achievement i have the medal and im past the rank i need to be but i didnt get the achievement. It really sucks cuz now i can't get rogue armor. Can someone help me with this?

  • 10.17.2008 8:22 PM PDT

Were it so easy.

Posted by: kweeb
Great update; it's good to hear that H3R will have 4 player Co-op.
I guess my question is-

Since only one person can play as the unnamed ODST, Who/What are the other 3 players going to be?


ok there has been one question i've been dying to ask how are they going to do health i mean are they going to reuse the whole energy shields thing or are they going to come up with a whole new system for Recon



I think I can answer both of these questions, (understand I'm not an employee, just making a guess) 1: All players will play an unnamed ODST in the new co-op campaign. They are ODSTs , albeit not as numerous as regular infantry they are far less rare than the Spartans.

2: You will have to play a Metalgear type game, using tactics and stealth. Yes this means no shields(or atleast a far less powerful version).That's why the ODST in the CG video is carrying a silenced SMG? and backs into the shadows as the brutes pass. As we all know that scene would have a massive -blam- woopin if it were MC in that drop pod.

  • 10.17.2008 8:42 PM PDT
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pleaseeeeeeeee make a ODST helmet like for halo 3. I would love it forever like I love u guys already and my helmet I already have needs a buddy.

  • 10.17.2008 8:43 PM PDT