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Subject: I hear the Elites are in FireFight...so.....
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So there was an article that said Elites (with the other covies) would be in FIREFIGHT (not campaign).

So I'm hoping this is true, because it would be nice to fight the Elites. My question to you is: How do you think they will work?

Me: I think like Brutes, but stronger, less Team Oriented. They would have shields that rechargem throw grenades a lot better, stronger malees, and will fire faster. Instead of Beserk Mode they will whip out an Energy Sword.

What about you?

  • 06.09.2009 6:22 PM PDT

Nothing is better than gaming through the day, into the night, then back into the day. It's like when you finally push that power button you feel like you've accomplished nothing, but at the same time, you can't stop smiling.

Give us a link to the article and we'll believe you.

  • 06.09.2009 6:28 PM PDT
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yea I'm ganna need time to find it, someone else had it.

  • 06.09.2009 6:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: SomeRandomDudeee
yea I'm ganna need time to find it, someone else had it.


Was this person your imaginary friend, because from everything that has been said there are no elites in any part of the ODST campaign modes.

[Edited on 06.09.2009 6:33 PM PDT]

  • 06.09.2009 6:32 PM PDT

Friends are like Potatoes

If you eat them, they will die.

To be honest, Elites are WAY stronger than Brutes. In Halo 3, Brutes could take my shields to an extent, but never really killed me with one fell swoop. In Halo 2, however, Elites could melee me with a plasma rifle (while I have full shields) and instantly kill me.

These were both in "Normal" difficulty.

Also realise, that the transition from Halo 2 --> Halo 3 had no armor or shield change. Thus, I've come to realise, that Brutes are significantly inferior.

But anyway, though I do have an intense love for Elites, I can't wait to hear them gurgle once more under my boot! (God, I feel horrible now...)

  • 06.09.2009 6:36 PM PDT

Posted by: xxM1LLERxPR1DExx
In Halo 2, however, Elites could melee me with a plasma rifle (while I have full shields) and instantly kill me.


The brutes were also able to do that.

  • 06.09.2009 6:40 PM PDT

Friends are like Potatoes

If you eat them, they will die.

Posted by: Matu Flp Krawfe
Posted by: xxM1LLERxPR1DExx
In Halo 2, however, Elites could melee me with a plasma rifle (while I have full shields) and instantly kill me.


The brutes were also able to do that.


Not even close... they would just lower my shields. And we're talkin' "Normal" difficulty, right?

  • 06.09.2009 6:45 PM PDT
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I hope so I love Elites!!!

  • 06.09.2009 6:46 PM PDT

Posted by: Buzz Killingtin
I hope so I love Elites!!!

Yet you want to kill them? lol

  • 06.09.2009 6:47 PM PDT

You would get absolutely pummelled on Legendary Firefight if it had elites.

  • 06.09.2009 6:48 PM PDT

Four shots, four kills, reload, repeat. This is the work of a sniper.

I think you are making this up, but this would be awesome if it were true...

  • 06.09.2009 6:48 PM PDT

I'd like it but it's not hapenin

  • 06.09.2009 6:48 PM PDT
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I would doubt this because if they were going to go through the trouble to bring back enemy AI Elites then why would'nt they be in Campaign? Especially since this is supposed to be Halo 2 time period so Elites would have fit better than Brutes. But yeah Elites were way better opponents. Bungie makes Brutes slower an dumber I guess so the casual masses could play the game.

  • 06.09.2009 6:54 PM PDT

No Bungie member ever officially stated anything about ODST regarding elites except for the statement, "There are no elites in this game."

I wonder, does that mean that there are no Elites in this game? Bungie, you clever guys tried to hide that from us, but I found you out!

  • 06.09.2009 7:04 PM PDT
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He is talking about the OXM UK article. The article incorrectly states that Elites are in Firefight, because whoever wrote said article is a complete idiot in regard to Halo. Whoever wrote it was speaking on behalf of someone who played it at E3 just like everyone else, and there were no Elites in Firefight at E3 either.

OXM UK has a terrible track record when it comes to their Halo coverage. This is just another inaccuracy to add to their already hefty list.

  • 06.09.2009 7:07 PM PDT

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Posted by: xxM1LLERxPR1DExx
To be honest, Elites are WAY stronger than Brutes. In Halo 3, Brutes could take my shields to an extent, but never really killed me with one fell swoop. In Halo 2, however, Elites could melee me with a plasma rifle (while I have full shields) and instantly kill me.

These were both in "Normal" difficulty.

Also realise, that the transition from Halo 2 --> Halo 3 had no armor or shield change. Thus, I've come to realise, that Brutes are significantly inferior.

But anyway, though I do have an intense love for Elites, I can't wait to hear them gurgle once more under my boot! (God, I feel horrible now...)

Actually the brutes are much stronger than the elites. Sorry to burst your bubble.

  • 06.09.2009 7:08 PM PDT

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I hated that aspect of Halo3. Brutes hit you and it does negligible damage. They're utterly a bad enemy IMO. Very stupid and only good in packs.

[Edited on 06.09.2009 7:10 PM PDT]

  • 06.09.2009 7:10 PM PDT

the purple thunder penguin army will destroy you

Even if Elites are in firefight it bugs me that they are not in campain according to the Halo timeline Elites are still with the covenant so why aren't they attacking the UNSC?

  • 06.09.2009 7:24 PM PDT
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Posted by: Almstask8r515
Posted by: xxM1LLERxPR1DExx
To be honest, Elites are WAY stronger than Brutes. In Halo 3, Brutes could take my shields to an extent, but never really killed me with one fell swoop. In Halo 2, however, Elites could melee me with a plasma rifle (while I have full shields) and instantly kill me.

These were both in "Normal" difficulty.

Also realise, that the transition from Halo 2 --> Halo 3 had no armor or shield change. Thus, I've come to realise, that Brutes are significantly inferior.

But anyway, though I do have an intense love for Elites, I can't wait to hear them gurgle once more under my boot! (God, I feel horrible now...)

Actually the brutes are much stronger than the elites. Sorry to burst your bubble.


But once their health is gone, it's gone. And where an Elite would pull back into cover and regen their shields or try to flank, Brutes usually get pissed and charge you balls to the wall style. They might be stronger, but they aren't as smart or dangerous as the Elites.

Posted by: zephond
Even if Elites are in firefight it bugs me that they are not in campain according to the Halo timeline Elites are still with the covenant so why aren't they attacking the UNSC?


Game limitation, I don't think they have enemy AI programmed for the elites in the Halo 3 engine. They probably could have taken the time to put it into ODST, but there were most liekly more important features and fixes to address before adding a new enemy unit into the Halo 3 sandbox.

I'd much rather have a firefight survival mode and the new weapons instead of a few Elites in the campaign. It's all about priorities.

[Edited on 06.09.2009 7:29 PM PDT]

  • 06.09.2009 7:25 PM PDT

Jerad Harry

i missed killing elites so much that i played levels with elites on it in Halo 3 and betrayed some of them so they would turn against me! that was a tough battle... not only were they just elites... but it seems that alies turned against u are stronger than regular enemies on legendary?!?!

  • 06.09.2009 7:30 PM PDT

I just realized how awesome wrecking the enemy team with a Focus Rifle from atop the Spire is. It's magical. It's like Concussion Rifle vs Sword/Shotgun.

Brutes are retarted because elites dont need any packs to unleash destruction on a pack of brutes take the arbiter for instance in Halo 2 Tartarus got his hind handed to him by the arbiter brutes are much less 5% better than grunts sorry to burst your bubble

  • 06.09.2009 7:30 PM PDT