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Subject: Bungie Weekly Update: 05/22/09

Posted by: Mad Dog 22
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Right now I'm just mostly PO'd at Bungie for killing the only decent Ranked playlist left. Sorry, to see you go Team Objective. Personally I think, Team Slayer should have been rolled in like 2v2 a nice balance or Slayer and Objective. Not that I was going to be playing anyway everything seems to be DLC required these days. It seems Bungie prefers to cater to the worst crowd in matchmaking those annoying kids with their parents credit cards who would prefer to T-bag you than play an good game.


Next time you have a thought let it go. Alright maybe a little harsh but you should think before you go and just blurt something out.


I could of course use the same argument on you.


I'm with you in your disappointment with the retirement of TO. But where you lose me is TS rolled in Team Doubles if that's what you're trying to say. How does that solve anything?


I think you missed my point. What I'm suggesting is mix the Team Objective and Team Slayer into a single playlist like that have with 2v2. With vetos any objectionable games could be skipped. Team Objective had a small but dedicated following, and it's shortsighted to just drop the playlist.


I understand what you're saying about those annoying kids but the maps are 800 M$ points which is what 10 bucks? 2 hours of minimum wage or maybe 2 weeks allowance and you're running around sandbox saying "Why didn't I get this sooner?" I believe these map packs would be free if it weren't for M$ but that's a whole different issue.


I guess we just value things differently. You see $10, I see $30 (if I bought all the maps when they were released) for something I can't trade, sell or return. All that on top of a $60 game they sold 4 million copies of.


It's funny how sitting on top of the XBL games list goes to your head.

Best of luck Bungie.


Are you kidding me? Obviously you haven't been reading the weekly updates for the past month. If you did you would know how modest Bungie has been for this achievement. So I'm assuming you're one of those same kids you were talking about earlier and that I'm wasting my time.


Bungie used to stick up for the casual player, used to make sure that all their DLC is free. You explain to me their change of heart. Why they will no longer stand up to MS? I don't know maybe it's just greed they know they can make $10 million for three maps why not keep milking the cow, but that's not the Bungie that I used to love and support.

  • 05.22.2009 10:15 PM PDT

New Marathon? Thanks Bungie!

action sack? lol wut sounds like H3 on ADHD still I think I will find it fun

  • 05.22.2009 10:36 PM PDT

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Posted by: Stone_Soldier
Posted by: Mad Dog 22
Posted by: Stone_Soldier
Right now I'm just mostly PO'd at Bungie for killing the only decent Ranked playlist left. Sorry, to see you go Team Objective. Personally I think, Team Slayer should have been rolled in like 2v2 a nice balance or Slayer and Objective. Not that I was going to be playing anyway everything seems to be DLC required these days. It seems Bungie prefers to cater to the worst crowd in matchmaking those annoying kids with their parents credit cards who would prefer to T-bag you than play an good game.


Next time you have a thought let it go. Alright maybe a little harsh but you should think before you go and just blurt something out.


I could of course use the same argument on you.


Yes you're right since I wasn't 100% sure what you were trying to say. So I retract that statement and hope you can accept my apology.


I think you missed my point. What I'm suggesting is mix the Team Objective and Team Slayer into a single playlist like that have with 2v2. With vetos any objectionable games could be skipped. Team Objective had a small but dedicated following, and it's shortsighted to just drop the playlist.


Ok that makes more sense and I actually think that's a good idea there was no reason to just totally get rid of it without an explanation. It was just the way you put it before I thought you meant something else.


I guess we just value things differently. You see $10, I see $30 (if I bought all the maps when they were released) for something I can't trade, sell or return. All that on top of a $60 game they sold 4 million copies of.


I understand what you're saying but it's not all at once though. It's at various times with long periods between each release. Also you can wait and they become free, although I don't know what they're planning for the Legendary or Mythic map packs. I want to say at least the Legendary will be free soon (maybe when ODST releases) but from previous updates it doesn't seem that way.

I was going to keep going with the quotes and everything but this post is already pretty lengthy. This definitely isn't the place to discuss this either. So if you have any more you can PM if you'd like. Thanks for clarifying everything and again I apologize for the "thought" statement.



  • 05.22.2009 10:47 PM PDT
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Ah, the soundtrack was weird but anyone complaining about Muse being on the trailers definitely needs to check them out more.

And if you liked it...now is a good time to listen to them again.

  • 05.22.2009 10:54 PM PDT
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Damn it, i was just about to start playing team objective with a few mates to try and get skill up in that playlist...oh well. And team mythic is going to...that sucks.
Good update though...not too sure how popular the sack playlist or what ever will be cuz you dont earn exp or skill. Still sounds like great fun!

  • 05.22.2009 11:05 PM PDT

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Return of Team Actionsack = The return of the casual to Halo.

Thank God.

This is just what I've been waiting for.

  • 05.22.2009 11:12 PM PDT

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Im sad to see Objective go but im excited for action sack :]

  • 05.22.2009 11:21 PM PDT
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I'm trying to become an '04, but it's not working too well."

What's the point of ActionSac if it's a 0 EXP playlist?
Won't that just inflate the Social Games played, thus throwing off your EXP/service record?

'lol. 2,000 games played and only 1,000 EXP'
'Oh, i lost like 500. Then i played 500 actionsack games'


Ah well. Looks fun!

  • 05.22.2009 11:23 PM PDT
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Thank you SO much, Bungie.

Action Sack was the one of the best Halo 2 playlists, simply because it was something different every time.

I'm so happy it's back. I sincerely hope you never, ever remove it.

  • 05.22.2009 11:41 PM PDT
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I think 0 exp....is just for the little rank next to your name...you still get exp. However im not for sure

  • 05.22.2009 11:42 PM PDT

That's stupid! Now I almost HAVE to pay 10 Euro just for the mappack! First rumble pit and now Social Big Team and Team Slayer...
I just want to play Halo, doesn't matter with or without recon!

  • 05.23.2009 12:11 AM PDT

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What?! No Dodgeball? What is wrong with you Shishka!?!?

=)

But seriously... Dodgeball was an awesome gametype. I'd love to see that added into actionsack -- the greatest playlist of all time.

  • 05.23.2009 12:42 AM PDT
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My other Armour is Recon.

Action Sack is returning! OMFG!
But I hope Shiska is hiding in a cave, Team objective is the best hopper out of the lot and not even action sack will stop the calls for your head.

  • 05.23.2009 12:50 AM PDT
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No exp for action whatever and TO has been removed? wow.....

  • 05.23.2009 1:07 AM PDT

Posted by: Killane
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Ah fiddle, we've already failed guys

  • 05.23.2009 1:31 AM PDT

Nothing to see here, move along.

Team objective removed...WTF.
Looking forward to action sack though.

  • 05.23.2009 1:54 AM PDT
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The End

‘The conscious is cancerous if allowed to linger’

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Excellent news and Action sac is 0EXP which... well that's more excellent news. Finally we'll have the playlist to play if you want a completely chilled out, fun fueled experience! Thanks for a great update and I'm not just saying that to kiss some ass, I am really looking forward to this!

  • 05.23.2009 2:03 AM PDT

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how dare you remove the mythic playlist i.e. the best playlist of all time.

  • 05.23.2009 3:04 AM PDT

no EXP in the new playlist sucks!

  • 05.23.2009 3:18 AM PDT

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Posted by: SHADOW167
Somewhere out there... in an alternate reality... Marty decided to stay in the ad jingle business, bringing about an age of amazingly orchestrated Pampers commercials.

That was a terrific update! Good job, urk.
I'm so happy that they're bringing back the sack (ooh, rhyme skills).

  • 05.23.2009 3:52 AM PDT

ANY VENUE I WILL END YOU

Yayyy teh sack iz back lololo.

  • 05.23.2009 4:29 AM PDT
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Yes! Team Actionsack!

  • 05.23.2009 4:32 AM PDT

that watchmen reference is going in my sig!

  • 05.23.2009 4:33 AM PDT

Can anyone tell me what the picture is on the front.

  • 05.23.2009 4:37 AM PDT

Wow, great update, Action Sack sounds pretty cool. I will miss Team Objective, but must clear out some yard waste to make way for new hawtness....

And man, I can't wait for E3, wanna get some ODST info baaaaad.....

  • 05.23.2009 5:08 AM PDT