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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 01/02/09

Rumble Pit will now require All DLC, What? Didn't you, Shishka, once say that Rumble Pit and Lone Wolves would never require any DLC?

Props on Squad Battle communication and the custom maps.

  • 01.02.2009 4:16 PM PDT

if its a choice between regular or extra crispy..........I WANT YOU EXTRA CRISPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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cant wait for the playlist update :) also we need last resort back in ranked team slayer i havent played it in ages cant seem to get it in social and when it comes up it gets vetoed

  • 01.02.2009 4:17 PM PDT

So does this mean that our experince in dlc btb will also be moved into the new btb?

  • 01.02.2009 4:17 PM PDT

don't take me too seriously..


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  • 01.02.2009 4:18 PM PDT
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  • 01.02.2009 4:18 PM PDT

Posted by: Mutoid Log
Rumble Pit will now require All DLC, What? Didn't you, Shishka, once say that Rumble Pit and Lone Wolves would never require any DLC?

Props on Squad Battle communication and the custom maps.


Not sure if he ever said that, but it's 2009. We need to make sure the players who have supported us by purchasing the map packs feel supported by enjoying said maps in Matchmaking. It's a dicey situation, having the haves, the half-haves, and the have-nots.

  • 01.02.2009 4:20 PM PDT
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The Sentinel Beam isn't excluded from Matchmaking due to any performance concerns. It's excluded because it's ridiculous. It may as well be firing super-accelerated clowns. - Shishka

As DLC BTB is being turned into Social BTB will playlist specific xp carry over?

  • 01.02.2009 4:21 PM PDT
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Halo Veteran.

that was a confusing post lol

  • 01.02.2009 4:22 PM PDT

John Hancock

Posted by: lukems
Posted by: Mutoid Log
Rumble Pit will now require All DLC, What? Didn't you, Shishka, once say that Rumble Pit and Lone Wolves would never require any DLC?

Props on Squad Battle communication and the custom maps.


Not sure if he ever said that, but it's 2009. We need to make sure the players who have supported us by purchasing the map packs feel supported by enjoying said maps in Matchmaking. It's a dicey situation, having the haves, the half-haves, and the have-nots.


[/2008] amirite?

  • 01.02.2009 4:23 PM PDT
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You saved big team, thank you Bungie. (Now I just have to hope you add high ground to it :p)

  • 01.02.2009 4:23 PM PDT

Fac Fortia Et Patere

These are much needed changes to Multiplayer, and I love that you are taking away the DLC hoppers, and putting them into Social, which is really where they belong.

Looks like Bungie really is listening to fans. Too bad Living Dead isn't Ranked, though.

(and hopefully Microsoft's screw up of the Map Packs won't screw up matchmaking, which I hope, and trust Shishka will be able to keep the playlists straight. Thanks, Microsoft.)

  • 01.02.2009 4:23 PM PDT

NOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! My commander in DLCFFA is gonna be gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *CRY FACE

  • 01.02.2009 4:26 PM PDT

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Multi Team KoTH and Oddball decreased? Nooooooooo

  • 01.02.2009 4:27 PM PDT
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I was hoping this update would tell us about Butube... When will that start up?

  • 01.02.2009 4:27 PM PDT

Fist update of the year and is win. Too bad infection isn't ranked, so will it count as a new playlist exp or add onto the last infection playlist exp?

  • 01.02.2009 4:27 PM PDT

Posted by: urk
Posted by: lukems
god, enough about the weather in seattle.
tell us about games, not weather bungie


also: FIRST


This looks suspiciously like a clue to help solve the Secret of Sandtrap™. One step closer.


IMO heads are going to explode if Bungie doesn't comment on Sandtrap. Have you looked at the thread lately? People are getting suicidal, throw em a bone urk/luke/shishka....someone.

Also, what were your new years resolutions urk, luke, shishka, and anyone else at bungie who is reading this.

[Edited on 01.02.2009 4:30 PM PST]

  • 01.02.2009 4:27 PM PDT

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Posted by: Mutoid Log
Rumble Pit will now require All DLC, What? Didn't you, Shishka, once say that Rumble Pit and Lone Wolves would never require any DLC?

Props on Squad Battle communication and the custom maps.


Yep. Change of plans.

In general, we want to make sure there is always one ranked, and one social playlist that do not require content. Lone Wolves makes perfect sense as the ranked hopper due to the achievements related specifically to ranked free for all. With Social, we have some more flexibility. So, so long as there is at least one social playlist that does NOT require DLC, the criteria is met.

  • 01.02.2009 4:28 PM PDT

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still no word on when legendary is gonna be free? :(

  • 01.02.2009 4:29 PM PDT

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still no word on when legendary is gonna be free? :(

They currently have no plans to make the Legendary Map Pack free.

  • 01.02.2009 4:31 PM PDT

Great update to start the New year... Keep up the good work folks!! And how about some resolutions from the people at the studio??

  • 01.02.2009 4:32 PM PDT

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Can't wait to see some of the community maps.

  • 01.02.2009 4:33 PM PDT
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Why can't we put Bungie Cards here?

No social doubles, still have objective in TD, and 5v5 social slayer? nooooooooooo

  • 01.02.2009 4:34 PM PDT

HALL OF SHAME
Posted by: Incandescence
Don't animals have free will? They are free too make choices as well?

and true fully i hope they never do make the maps free.

[Edited on 01.02.2009 4:35 PM PST]

  • 01.02.2009 4:34 PM PDT

Eh, I don't like the DLC playlist being removed, but I can see where it will be easier. At least I still be able to play BTB.

  • 01.02.2009 4:35 PM PDT