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Posted by: Flood Infection
Nope, read Bungie's official FAQ:

Q: What new weapons will be available in Halo 2?

A: So far there have been a few new weapons revealed. The Battle Rifle is an evolved version of the original assault rifle and features increased accuracy, a scope, and a slower rate of fire. The SMG (Sub Machine Gun) is a rapid-fire gun that trades a high volume of bullets for decreased accuracy. We have also discussed the Covenant Carbine - an energy based sniper weapon. Also, as you now know, players will be able to wield the almightly Covenant energy sword.

Of course these are others, but we can't tell you about them yet.




It says sniper "weapon" not rifle, it only means it has sniping capability, as does the battle rifle. I also heared on this very website that it has close combat force to be reckoned with.. have you ever tried using a sniper in close combat?

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Posted by: Flood Infection
Ok, there have been many, many threads lately either asking questions about Halo 2 that were recently answered, or just plain spamming the forums. In response to Sketch_'s request, this thread is intended to contain anything and everything OFFICIALLY confirmed about Halo 2 from Bungie. Here goes:


NEW FEATURES:

- Boarding: Able to do with Ghost and Warthog, so far
- Duel Wielding: Able to do with every one-handed weapon, such as the Plasma Rifle, Plasma Pistol, SMG, and Needler. Also able to mix and match weapons
- Advanced AI in Single Player: Aliens will now do anything to find you, such as use a flashlight in the dark
- Xbox Live Multiplayer supported (no word on co-op)
- Flying vehicles in Multiplayer
- Improved graphics: Characters, vehicles, maps, and textures all sport more detail
- 480p television resolution confirmed
- Destructable environments: Lights can be shot out, pillars and columns can be destroyed, and enemies will use the environment to their advantage
- Spartans or Elites in Multiplayer
- Players can customize their suits with emblems
- Ghost now has a boosting feature and Warthog has an E-brake and a horn
- Vehicles are now fully destructable
- MC can peek around corners
- A second Halo ring will be incorporated in the game
- In addition to Earth, MC will take his battles to the moon as well


NEW WEAPONS:

- Battle Rifle, as seen in 2003 E3 video: New version of the Assault Rifle in Halo 1. Includes 2X Scope and three-burst or one-burst shots.
- Covenant Carbine: Covenant version of the Sniper Rifle. Screenshots have been released from Bungie.
- Sub-Machine Gun, as seen in the 2003 E3 video: One-handed, automatic human weapon.
- Weapon carried by Brutes: Thought to be a plasma grenade launcher, includes blades on the butt of the gun for melee attacks. Not known whether or not it can be wielded by humans
- Human Turrets: Human gun turrets thought to be the equivalent of the Covenant Shade
- Covenant Energy Sword: Anti-Son-Of-A--blam!- stick
- Human Rocket Launcher: Now includes target tracking system for vehicles and infantry


NEW VEHICLES:

- ATV: Human vehicle. Quick, but no guns attached. Not known whether you can shoot while riding. It is also not known how many passengers, if any, can ride. Thought to be the equivalent of the Covenant's Ghost
- New Warthog Versions: Rocket Hog is known, Gauss Cannon Hog is speculated
- Covenant Phantom: Covenant version of the Pelican


NEW MAPS:

- New Mombasa: Single Player Map
- Waterworks: Large Multiplayer Map
- Burial Mounds: Meduim-Sized Multiplayer Map
- Lockout: Small Multiplayer Map
- Zanzibar


NEW ENEMIES:

- Covenant Prophets: Religious Leaders of the Covenant
- Brutes: Guardians of the Prophets, strong and ruthless
- Engineers: Weak Covenant who are in charge of all the technology in the Covie society
- The Flood will be returning


SPECULATIONS:

- Human version of the Banshee is anticipated
- Covenant Shadow, a Covie version of the Warthog is expected
- Bots are NOT confirmed, but Bungie is looking into incorporating them into Multiplayer
- New Covenant enemy that can flip over Warthogs is thought to be included
- Not confirmed whether or not the Prophets' chair is ridable
- No new grenades have been announced
- Not confirmed whether or not any more Spartans will join MC
- It is NOT KNOWN whether or not 343 GS will returm, but judging from the end of Halo 1, it is likely



That's it for now. I realize that I inevitably made mistakes or left information out, please feel free to tell me and I'll add it. Now, everyone PLEASE don't post spam relating to information we already know. Look at the entire page of the forum and make sure no one else has posted a topic on what you want to post recently. Also, do not make up obvious lies. NO ONE WANTS TO READ THEM. The moderators already have enough to deal with with all the intentional spammers, let's not give them more work to do.


Jeez man, whats your problem? I already have a post on this and its actually way better, mine has a lot more info, and you also stole my main purpose too (to let everyone know what its about so they dont ask questions), Please read the rest of the forums so people like me don't get mad that you copied our thread. By the way my threads name is "everything everyone should know about Halo 2" should be on the first couple of pages. And if you think I don't have enough info on it then read the rest of the replies because thats where I put my updates.

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Posted by: Flood Infection
Nope, read Bungie's official FAQ:

Q: What new weapons will be available in Halo 2?

A: So far there have been a few new weapons revealed. The Battle Rifle is an evolved version of the original assault rifle and features increased accuracy, a scope, and a slower rate of fire. The SMG (Sub Machine Gun) is a rapid-fire gun that trades a high volume of bullets for decreased accuracy. We have also discussed the Covenant Carbine - an energy based sniper weapon. Also, as you now know, players will be able to wield the almightly Covenant energy sword.

Of course these are others, but we can't tell you about them yet.




It says sniper "weapon" not rifle, it only means it has sniping capability, as does the battle rifle. I also heared on this very website that it has close combat force to be reckoned with.. have you ever tried using a sniper in close combat?


Fine, I'll change it to say "the Covenant version of any sniping weapon." Would that make you happy?

Although I still believe that it IS, in fact, the Covie's version of the SR. I mean, how much more information would you need to believe it was true? Why would Bungie bother saying it was a sniping weapon if it wasn't specifically used for sniping? Although they said that the BR had a scope, they never classified IT as a "sniping weapon." I don't think that the information they gave us here was meant to be analized so critically.

And yes, I remember Bungie saying that it is good for close combat. But who's to say that when the Carbine isn't zoomed in, it doesn't make for a good weapon up close?

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Jeez man, whats your problem? I already have a post on this and its actually way better, mine has a lot more info, and you also stole my main purpose too (to let everyone know what its about so they dont ask questions), Please read the rest of the forums so people like me don't get mad that you copied our thread. By the way my threads name is "everything everyone should know about Halo 2" should be on the first couple of pages. And if you think I don't have enough info on it then read the rest of the replies because thats where I put my updates.

Um, sorry I didn't realize you had posted a topic like this. Regardless, people are still posting common questions, and if your post isn't on the front page most people sadly won't see it. I wasn't trying to "copy" you, and congrats if it's "way better." I got this idea not from your post, but from someone who wanted something like this.

  • 07.16.2004 1:04 PM PDT

Posted by: Flood Infection
Posted by: Deidg Nactal
The Covinent Carbine is not a snper rifle. It is the covinent version of the battle rifle.


Ok, fine. Don't listen to what Bungie has released as official information. After all, you know more about Halo 2 than the makers of the game, don't you?



http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=humpdaystory

Scroll down till you see the carbine, and read. It says its the covie answer to the battle rifle.

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Jeez man, whats your problem? I already have a post on this and its actually way better, mine has a lot more info, and you also stole my main purpose too (to let everyone know what its about so they dont ask questions), Please read the rest of the forums so people like me don't get mad that you copied our thread. By the way my threads name is "everything everyone should know about Halo 2" should be on the first couple of pages. And if you think I don't have enough info on it then read the rest of the replies because thats where I put my updates.


No one is trying to outdo anyone else, yes while you have a post just like it not everyone is going to read all your info.... We wanted something short and concise that new people to the forum can look at real quick...

[Edited on 7/16/2004 1:08:29 PM]

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IM not saying change it to anything, im just trying to get across that this kind of post is a waste of time especially if some information if is WAY outdated and not even right

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Posted by: Deidg Nactal
Posted by: Flood Infection
Posted by: Deidg Nactal
The Covinent Carbine is not a snper rifle. It is the covinent version of the battle rifle.


Ok, fine. Don't listen to what Bungie has released as official information. After all, you know more about Halo 2 than the makers of the game, don't you?



http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=humpdaystory

Scroll down till you see the carbine, and read. It says its the covie answer to the battle rifle.


Oh ok, thank you for that. Sorry I kinda dissed out your thoughts so quickly. I'll change it now....

[Edited on 7/16/2004 1:10:52 PM]

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What about the Human sniper rifle, from the looks of it that should be considered new or re-modeled, if you haven't seen it yet then you missed my thread on it, and didn't pause the E3 vid while the ODST's equip on the dropship in the beginning of the trailer.

Also, it would only make sense that the covie carbine is like the BR, a carbine is a light weight rifle with a short barrel.

[Edited on 7/16/2004 1:11:23 PM]

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Posted by: Draag
IM not saying change it to anything, im just trying to get across that this kind of post is a waste of time especially if some information if is WAY outdated and not even right


Then why are you wasting YOUR time replying to it? If you don't like it, ignore it.

  • 07.16.2004 1:10 PM PDT

Posted by: Flood Infection
Oh ok, thank you for that. Sorry I kinda dissed out your thoughts so quickly. I'll change it now....


its all right, i dont mind.

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Posted by: Spartan_Zero
What about the Human sniper rifle, from the looks of it that should be considered new or re-modeled, if you haven't seen it yet then you missed my thread on it, and didn't pause the E3 vid while the ODST's equip on the dropship in the beginning of the trailer.

Also, it would only make sense that the covie carbine is like the BR, a carbine is a light weight rifle with a short barrel.


There, I changed it so that it included the human SR in NEW WEAPONS.

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Posted by: Flood Infection
Jeez man, whats your problem? I already have a post on this and its actually way better, mine has a lot more info, and you also stole my main purpose too (to let everyone know what its about so they dont ask questions), Please read the rest of the forums so people like me don't get mad that you copied our thread. By the way my threads name is "everything everyone should know about Halo 2" should be on the first couple of pages. And if you think I don't have enough info on it then read the rest of the replies because thats where I put my updates.

Um, sorry I didn't realize you had posted a topic like this. Regardless, people are still posting common questions, and if your post isn't on the front page most people sadly won't see it. I wasn't trying to "copy" you, and congrats if it's "way better." I got this idea not from your post, but from someone who wanted something like this.


I accept your apology.You haven't read my post yet have you? Cause it does have a questions and answers page for people to ask their own questions, I already have some answers to questions most people are dying to know. By the way my thread IS on the front page right now.

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Posted by: Flood Infection
Posted by: Spartan_Zero
What about the Human sniper rifle, from the looks of it that should be considered new or re-modeled, if you haven't seen it yet then you missed my thread on it, and didn't pause the E3 vid while the ODST's equip on the dropship in the beginning of the trailer.

Also, it would only make sense that the covie carbine is like the BR, a carbine is a light weight rifle with a short barrel.


There, I changed it so that it included the human SR in NEW WEAPONS.


Lol, thank you. You are my new hero! ^_^

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Posted by: Flood Infection
Posted by: Draag
IM not saying change it to anything, im just trying to get across that this kind of post is a waste of time especially if some information if is WAY outdated and not even right


Then why are you wasting YOUR time replying to it? If you don't like it, ignore it.


1st off i thought you might have some information in here i missed. But upon seeing that i noticed it was wrong and figured i'd point it out so others dont get the wrong idea, and we would have to correct 20 people in forums intead of just this one

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Posted by: Draag
Posted by: Flood Infection
Posted by: Draag
IM not saying change it to anything, im just trying to get across that this kind of post is a waste of time especially if some information if is WAY outdated and not even right


Then why are you wasting YOUR time replying to it? If you don't like it, ignore it.


1st off i thought you might have some information in here i missed. But upon seeing that i noticed it was wrong and figured i'd point it out so others dont get the wrong idea, and we would have to correct 20 people in forums intead of just this one


Ok, and thank you for pointing out my error. If you see anymore, let me know and I'll try to be more open-minded ;)

[Edited on 7/16/2004 1:21:40 PM]

  • 07.16.2004 1:21 PM PDT
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ace 7 7 7, what is your topic called?

Edit: Nevermind, found it

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This might be of topic but isn't an energy sword single handed cause i wouldn't want somebody duel weilding that

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It is single-handed, but as far as we know, it can't be dual-wielded. Not only would it be extremely unfair, you wouldn't be able to do a melee attack, which for the plasma sword is its main attack.

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why doesn't everyone on here stop flaming each other, jeez, the reason Flood Infection posted this thread was to inform the new people about halo 2, just b/c some of the information may be a bit off, like the covenant carbine, which was no big deal, it doesn't mean you have to flame him... And Flood Infection thank you for this thread, i just now convined my friend that Halo 2 was going to be better than half life 2 because of this thread... As for all you other whiners on here, why don't you shut your mouth about how this information is so old, if you don't want to read it leave then.. it is new for the new people on here, and all he was trying to do was inform them.. so quit whining about it... Please.

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Thanks Halo Camper.

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No problem dude, im just tired of everyone whining about people who are trying to help new people, it gets old to see everyone whining all of the time

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Yeah, it does. And I'm glad to convert a Half-Life fan to Halo :)

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Posted by: MasterChinchilla
we already know this...but thx
He posted it not for you but for n00bs who ask the same damn questions over and over. "Does Halo 2 have the pistol?" "Can you play as a grunt in campaign?" This is to stop stupid topics like that from coming up. Unfortunately it will fail because there are far too many stupid people in this world. The n00bs wouldn't post stupid -blam!- in the first place if they actually read any of the other topics. This won't work because it won't get read by any of the n00bs.

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