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Subject: Should it be called "Halo 2: ODST"?

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Poll: Should it be called "Halo 2: ODST"?  [closed]
Yes.:  18%
(8 Votes)
No.:  82%
(37 Votes)
Total Votes: 45

Since it really doesn't take place in the Halo 3 Timeline, it really isn't Halo 3, nor an Expansion to Halo 3.

I know they can't change the name again, this isn't a thread begging them to change it, it's to see what the community thinks, and just because it's the Halo 3 Engine, does not make it Halo 3, so please stop giving that as a reason, it makes no sense at all.

Do you think the title should be Halo 2: ODST, or stay as it is? Please explain why, and how.

[Edited on 06.09.2009 12:15 AM PDT]

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No, because it uses the same engine and some other stuff as Halo 3.

Don't take my word for it.

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Is this being made with the Halo 2 engine? No?

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  • 06.09.2009 12:07 AM PDT

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Posted by: Duxfever88
No, because it uses the same engine and some other stuff as Halo 3.

Don't take my word for it.

Just because it uses the same Engine doesn't mean it should be the same title.

  • 06.09.2009 12:08 AM PDT

Posted by: LIME31
I got his sarcasm...one person has to implement sarcasm and then you get a pile of terrorist chipmunks crashing your party, not fun at all..

Story wise yes, in terms of mechanics (engine etc) its H3. Of course i'm more for story so I went yes. Probably also some sort of marketing ploy by M$ - I reckon youd get less sales for H2:ODST than H3:ODST mainly in terms of non-hardcore fans but theres plenty of em.

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should be called:

Halo: the story between the second game and the third one of what happened to Earth as ODSTs

  • 06.09.2009 12:17 AM PDT

it is halo 3 expansion. It is named after the game it expanded upon, not on the certain time period

  • 06.09.2009 12:19 AM PDT

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Why can't anybody understand what I'm trying to say? How can it be an Expansion if it's not really Halo 3, or if takes place before?

  • 06.09.2009 12:24 AM PDT

I think... I don't care what the name of the game, I just really want to play it because it looks so AWESOMELY AMAZING and stuff.

  • 06.09.2009 12:24 AM PDT

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Halo 3: ODST has two main reasons for it being Halo 3.

1: It is being made with the Halo 3 Engine.
2: It still includes all of Halo 3's multiplayer.

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Posted by: TheJadedTarget
Halo 3: ODST has two main reasons for it being Halo 3.

1: It is being made with the Halo 3 Engine.
2: It still includes all of Halo 3's multiplayer.
Exactly. So yes it is an expansion to Halo 3 because of the 2 reasons above. So it couldn't be called Halo 2: ODST.

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I think it would work just as Halo Recon (yes I love the old name)

  • 06.09.2009 12:34 AM PDT

Posted by: LIME31
I got his sarcasm...one person has to implement sarcasm and then you get a pile of terrorist chipmunks crashing your party, not fun at all..

Nah Halo:ODST wouldve been better

  • 06.09.2009 12:36 AM PDT

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Posted by: whoppersandwich
Nah Halo:ODST wouldve been better

I was thinking about putting that as the title, but I didn't think people would understand. I think that would be the best choice.

And to reply to Major Dark Blade: Just because it uses the Halo 3 Engine and has a Second Disc" that includes that Halo 3 Multiplayer and maps doesn't mean it's a expansion to Halo 3. If you want to know why, here's why, because it's on a different Disc.

Halo 3 ODST is a game of it's own, the Bonus Disc is a Bonus, it doesn't [i]have
to be there.

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Nah, since the game is basically Halo 3 but in the Halo 2 storyline. It has H3 Graphics, (gameplay), engine,non-glitchishness, lobby, weapons and more.

  • 06.09.2009 12:48 AM PDT

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Posted by: whoppersandwich
Nah Halo:ODST wouldve been better

I was thinking about putting that as the title, but I didn't think people would understand. I think that would be the best choice.

And to reply to Major Dark Blade: Just because it uses the Halo 3 Engine and has a Second Disc" that includes that Halo 3 Multiplayer and maps doesn't mean it's a expansion to Halo 3. If you want to know why, here's why, because it's on a different Disc.

Halo 3 ODST is a game of it's own, the Bonus Disc is a Bonus, it doesn't [i]have
to be there.
Quite honestly I don't see why it could be Halo 2 either. I mean just because it fits in the timeline everyone assumes it should be called Halo 2. I think it'd be better if it was just Halo:ODST. It doesn't fit in either timeline actually. I mean just barely in Halo 2's but it's still after because it's weeks from the start of Halo 3.

  • 06.09.2009 12:50 AM PDT

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Posted by: MBT HawkChampion
Nah, since the game is basically Halo 3 but in the Halo 2 storyline. It has H3 Graphics, (gameplay), engine,non-glitchishness, lobby, weapons and more.

How many times do I have to explain this too people? SERIOUSLY???

Gameplay, Graphics, and the Engine DO NOT MATTER! Just because the gameplay is similer, it doesn't make it the same game. I'm pretty sure Halo: Reach is going to use the Halo 3 Engine, and it's not a Halo 3 Expansion.

It all has to do with the Storyline.

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Halo 3 game engine + ODST game = Halo 3:ODST

  • 06.09.2009 12:54 AM PDT

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Posted by: MBT HawkChampion
Nah, since the game is basically Halo 3 but in the Halo 2 storyline. It has H3 Graphics, (gameplay), engine,non-glitchishness, lobby, weapons and more.

How many times do I have to explain this too people? SERIOUSLY???

Gameplay, Graphics, and the Engine DO NOT MATTER! Just because the gameplay is similer, it doesn't make it the same game. I'm pretty sure Halo: Reach is going to use the Halo 3 Engine, and it's not a Halo 3 Expansion.

It all has to do with the Storyline.
Yes but to call it Halo 2:ODST would be calling it an expansion to Halo 2. Which it isn't. You could also look at the timeline 2 ways. You could say it's at the end of Halo 2 or you could say it's before the beginning of Halo 3. I'd say it's more of an expansion to Halo 3 then Halo 2 because you get to see the Brutes rise to the top. Plus to say Halo 2:ODST would make people think it had the same graphics as Halo 2.

  • 06.09.2009 12:59 AM PDT

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Posted by: Insane Brandon
Halo 3 game engine + ODST game = Halo 3:ODST

I seriously feel like reporting the next person who mentions the Halo 3 Engine, even though reporting them for that reason really wouldn't matter.

Why are people so weak minded? Seriously EVERY post I have made in this Thread have been me trying to explain how the Engine and gameplay don't matter at all, but people just don't get it. I give up with you guys.

Just lock this Thread......

[Edited on 06.09.2009 1:01 AM PDT]

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No. Engine, Weapons, looks, style, etc. Make it Halo 3 ODST.

Besides, if you try to sell it as Halo 2 ODST, people are like: "WTF? An Expansion/Add-on to 5 year old game? Not going to buy."
Name might mislead people you know.

  • 06.09.2009 1:11 AM PDT

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Posted by: Trap51b
No. Engine, Weapons, looks, style, etc. Make it Halo 3 ODST.

Besides, if you try to sell it as Halo 2 ODST, people are like: "WTF? An Expansion/Add-on to 5 year old game? Not going to buy."
Name might mislead people you know.

Maybe you should have read all of MY posts before posting.

  • 06.09.2009 1:16 AM PDT

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I think the newer Halo games go in chronologic order, both with the game engine and the story.

[Edited on 06.09.2009 1:24 AM PDT]

  • 06.09.2009 1:23 AM PDT

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As the creator of this Thread, I hope I have the right to ask for my Thread to be locked, this Thread has gone to hell and I give up trying to explain to you all.

  • 06.09.2009 1:29 AM PDT

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