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Subject: What's with all the ODSTs being so tall?

Dutch = 6"4

Romeo = 6"4

Buck = 6"2

Mickey = 6"1

Rookie = 6"2

Dare = 5"X

So you don't feel too small when compared to the enemies or what? Which brings up the issue of whether this is reflected in game or just a thing for fans. It seems it might given that 6"4+armour is basically spartan size right? At least not far off. And if it is in game differences, would that mean someone like Dare in firefight has a smaller hitbox? It seems unlikely due to balance reasons, but it is co-op only with leaderboards so maybe not.



  • 06.03.2009 2:51 AM PDT

I wish I was still legendary.

Study of older bones has proved that each generation of Humans is, on the whole, slightly taller then the last.

Also, soldiers in 500 years may well be pumped full of steroids/augmented.

  • 06.03.2009 2:55 AM PDT
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The ODSTs have never changed in size, it's just a number. It shouldn't mean much.

  • 06.03.2009 2:55 AM PDT

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Spartans are 7ft tall.

And besides, im 6'4, and im a Bad ass ; )

  • 06.03.2009 2:55 AM PDT
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Well according to something i read a while back, the average soldier's height has increased a few inches over the past century. 500 years in the future i think we may be bigger than what we are now. ODST are more prestigious than marines

  • 06.03.2009 2:57 AM PDT

I am going to lube your butt hole with nacho cheese and -blam!- you with a crowbar.

Posted by: CornetoGospel
Spartans are 7ft tall.

And besides, im 6'4, and im a Bad ass ; )
....Me too.

  • 06.03.2009 2:59 AM PDT
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The military only want people who can get the Frisbee out of the tree without a ladder.

  • 06.03.2009 3:02 AM PDT

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Its in the year 2552 or something like that. People change. Maby people grow bigger by the climate changes and the climates on other planents.

  • 06.03.2009 3:02 AM PDT

Oh I get that people can be tall. I mean it is only a squad of like five people maybe they just randomly happened to be bigger than average, averages after all are just that, and it's certainly not a thread made out of jealousy, I mean you wouldn't believe me if I gave my height.

I'm just curious as to whether it'll be reflected in game, and their reasons for choosing to make them this height. Because of links to machismo, quickly establishing them as hard bastards? Or was it because it would be simpler to make you a slightly smaller than a Spartan rather than having to deal with all the problems that might arise if you are just slightly taller than a grunt.

Though interestingly, those in the army who have to do a lot of running tend to be smaller then average. I might be able to lift more than a five foot nothing guy, but he can run without destroying his knees (tall runners if not careful grinf their knees to dust), and has an easier time pulling himself up etc. I know guys at my gym who can lift insane amounts but can't do a pull up. At a point the extra strengh gains don't make up for the weight gains affect upon mobility.

  • 06.03.2009 3:27 AM PDT

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Im 6'3 and love it! haha

  • 06.03.2009 3:33 AM PDT

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-are-we-g etting-taller

average height increase in last 100 years is 10cm

  • 06.03.2009 4:20 AM PDT

"Humans increased in stature dramatically during the last 150 years, but we have now likely reached the upper limit. "

  • 06.03.2009 4:31 AM PDT

bet thats what they said 150 years ago


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"Humans increased in stature dramatically during the last 150 years, but we have now likely reached the upper limit. "

  • 06.03.2009 4:41 AM PDT

Does anyone even read these?

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Also, soldiers in 500 years may well be pumped full of steroids/augmented.
Probably this, haha.

  • 06.03.2009 4:44 AM PDT

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Posted by: CornetoGospel
Spartans are 7ft tall.

And besides, im 6'4, and im a Bad ass ; )


HELL YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 06.03.2009 5:25 AM PDT

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Posted by: GroteBozePier
Its in the year 2552 or something like that. People change. Maby people grow bigger by the climate changes and the climates on other planents.


What? Do you know what you just said??

  • 06.03.2009 5:25 AM PDT
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That's not really that tall, most males are growing to at least 5'10", and these are the most elite of elite.
(Spartans are the elite of the elite of the elite)

  • 06.03.2009 5:27 AM PDT

Posted by: mcaleer X
bet thats what they said 150 years ago


Posted by: Lt Leitner
"Humans increased in stature dramatically during the last 150 years, but we have now likely reached the upper limit. "


True, however, evolution generally doesn't occur that quickly. The change in height is to do with nutrition and we've hit the max, I mean we are having real problems with obesity. Very few people aren't getting enough calories. There's also another argument that the recent surge in height has to do with the steroids we feed all the animals having an affect upon us.

  • 06.03.2009 5:40 AM PDT

I was thinking that too.

Also, in H3, how come the distance indicator to the flag says 1m when you're standing right next to it. noone knows...

  • 06.03.2009 5:41 AM PDT

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Posted by: Lt Leitner
Dutch = 6"4

Romeo = 6"4

Buck = 6"2

Mickey = 6"1

Rookie = 6"2

Dare = 5"X



The Dutchman 6"6

Doesn't make me a Spartan. Just means i get lower back pain and am a bit clumsy due to long limbs and a higher centre of gravity :P

Plus MC is 7ft (what a beast) so 6"4 is way off

-TDM

  • 06.03.2009 5:42 AM PDT

i would assume the fact the humans in the halo series have colonised lots of other planets that they found more nutrition which may increase growth

also would you prefer your elite soldiers to be 5'2'' or 6'2'' if i was selecting ODST i know which mother fuhrer i would want

[Edited on 06.03.2009 5:44 AM PDT]

  • 06.03.2009 5:43 AM PDT