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Subject: Johnson, Reach Beta and Mythic Map 2 download question

1) When we get the token to unlock Johnson, is he already in the game, or will we have to enter the code, and THEN download it to our HD to unlock Johnson. In way, kind of like Recon, but instead of getting all the Vidmasters, you are using a code to unlock something already in the game.

2) The same thing for the Reach Beta, will it already be there, or will we need to download it when it becomes available, like Crackdown did.

3) On disc 2 are the maps going to be there, is it going to be like Halo Wars, where we have the code and get to download it.

When answering if you're not a Bungie employee or Forum Ninja, please back up your facts so I know you're not just making it up.

[Edited on 06.20.2009 8:20 AM PDT]

  • 06.20.2009 8:19 AM PDT

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1. My bet is his already there. But it's possible he'll have to be downloaded.

2. Definetly downloaded. Cause if it was already there - Then it'd be finished by then lol.

3. Yep, maps are on there. As well as all the others.

  • 06.20.2009 8:21 AM PDT
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Posted By: Im SteelAssassn
Thanks for choosing to whine over being a productive member of the community and possible element towards advancing Reach.

1) It's a code, so you'll probably download it.
2) It's probably built into the game, I don't think you'll have to download it.
3) Disc 2 is the entire Halo 3 multiplayer experience, you will NOT have to download anything.

  • 06.20.2009 8:22 AM PDT

Posted by: SmokinGiant01
1) When we get the token to unlock Johnson, is he already in the game, or will we have to enter the code, and THEN download it to our HD to unlock Johnson. In way, kind of like Recon, but instead of getting all the Vidmasters, you are using a code to unlock something already in the game.

2) The same thing for the Reach Beta, will it already be there, or will we need to download it when it becomes available, like Crackdown did.

3) On disc 2 are the maps going to be there, is it going to be like Halo Wars, where we have the code and get to download it.

When answering if you're not a Bungie employee or Forum Ninja, please back up your facts so I know you're not just making it up.
yes

  • 06.20.2009 8:22 AM PDT

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Posted by: SD2522
1) It's a code, so you'll probably download it.
2) It's probably built into the game, I don't think you'll have to download it.
3) Disc 2 is the entire Halo 3 multiplayer experience, you will NOT have to download anything.
2. If the Beta is already in the game, then wouldn't we be able to play it straight away? Or would Microsoft pull some evil prank on us? =P

  • 06.20.2009 8:24 AM PDT

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Posted by: SmokinGiant01
1) When we get the token to unlock Johnson, is he already in the game, or will we have to enter the code, and THEN download it to our HD to unlock Johnson. In way, kind of like Recon, but instead of getting all the Vidmasters, you are using a code to unlock something already in the game.

2) The same thing for the Reach Beta, will it already be there, or will we need to download it when it becomes available, like Crackdown did.

3) On disc 2 are the maps going to be there, is it going to be like Halo Wars, where we have the code and get to download it.

When answering if you're not a Bungie employee or Forum Ninja, please back up your facts so I know you're not just making it up.
yes
Yes to what?

  • 06.20.2009 8:28 AM PDT

Posted by: ElWonAte
Posted by: SD2522
1) It's a code, so you'll probably download it.
2) It's probably built into the game, I don't think you'll have to download it.
3) Disc 2 is the entire Halo 3 multiplayer experience, you will NOT have to download anything.
2. If the Beta is already in the game, then wouldn't we be able to play it straight away? Or would Microsoft pull some evil prank on us? =P
Can you provide some proof to this, like I had said to begin with.

  • 06.20.2009 8:29 AM PDT

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1.He is going to be downloaded because they are not going to give the people a whole other disk just because the reserved the game.
2.You are probably going to have to download it but when its time you have to go on the Halo 3 ODST disk and go to extras.
3.The maps will be on the second disk.

  • 06.20.2009 8:30 AM PDT
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Posted By: Im SteelAssassn
Thanks for choosing to whine over being a productive member of the community and possible element towards advancing Reach.

Posted by: ElWonAte
Posted by: SD2522
1) It's a code, so you'll probably download it.
2) It's probably built into the game, I don't think you'll have to download it.
3) Disc 2 is the entire Halo 3 multiplayer experience, you will NOT have to download anything.
2. If the Beta is already in the game, then wouldn't we be able to play it straight away? Or would Microsoft pull some evil prank on us? =P


Time locks, time locks. So yes, but in this case it would be Bungie doing the evil pranks, or shenanigans.

I actually have no clue how the Beta is going to work, but based on the videos I've seen it sounds like it's there, but it's time locked until Bungie's Reach servers are ready to take the abuse.

  • 06.20.2009 8:30 AM PDT

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Posted by: SmokinGiant01
Posted by: ElWonAte
Posted by: SD2522
1) It's a code, so you'll probably download it.
2) It's probably built into the game, I don't think you'll have to download it.
3) Disc 2 is the entire Halo 3 multiplayer experience, you will NOT have to download anything.
2. If the Beta is already in the game, then wouldn't we be able to play it straight away? Or would Microsoft pull some evil prank on us? =P
Can you provide some proof to this, like I had said to begin with.
The best proof that I can give you is everyone's opinion, cause we don't know the first 2 answers.
3. is certain that they'll be on disc 2. While 1 and 2 are on a civilized guess. Mine is that both'll have to be downloaded. Johnson'll be small, but the demo'll be fairly big.

Maybe Johnson will be like Recon? And already on the disc, but locked away?

  • 06.20.2009 8:33 AM PDT

Posted by: dark wolf68
1.He is going to be downloaded because they are not going to give the people a whole other disk just because the reserved the game.
2.You are probably going to have to download it but when its time you have to go on the Halo 3 ODST disk and go to extras.
3.The maps will be on the second disk.
Why would they need an extra disc. Recon is already on our Halo 3 disc. But it is locked. So why couldn't they do the same for Sgt Johnson. Next time it would probably be to your advantage to actually read all of what I had put and not just some of it.

  • 06.20.2009 8:35 AM PDT

Posted by: ElWonAte
Posted by: SmokinGiant01
Posted by: ElWonAte
Posted by: SD2522
1) It's a code, so you'll probably download it.
2) It's probably built into the game, I don't think you'll have to download it.
3) Disc 2 is the entire Halo 3 multiplayer experience, you will NOT have to download anything.
2. If the Beta is already in the game, then wouldn't we be able to play it straight away? Or would Microsoft pull some evil prank on us? =P
Can you provide some proof to this, like I had said to begin with.
The best proof that I can give you is everyone's opinion, cause we don't know the first 2 answers.
3. is certain that they'll be on disc 2. While 1 and 2 are on a civilized guess. Mine is that both'll have to be downloaded. Johnson'll be small, but the demo'll be fairly big.

Maybe Johnson will be like Recon? And already on the disc, but locked away?
I really hope Johnson is like that. Because why the need for an extra, albeit small add on? Just lock it away and save the need for a new skin for another time. Maybe a master chief skin for 1000 Gamer Score to download.

[Edited on 06.20.2009 8:37 AM PDT]

  • 06.20.2009 8:37 AM PDT

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1)You will have to download him, because you probably wouldn't get another disc just for him.

2)The Beta will be there in the Extras menu, but you can't play it until they announce you can.

3)The Maps are already on Disc 2.

  • 06.20.2009 9:01 AM PDT

What about the vidmaster achievements in Halo 3, will the mythic 2 achievements transfer over as achievements in Halo 3? anybody got the answer>

  • 06.20.2009 9:06 AM PDT
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1) When we get the token to unlock Johnson, is he already in the game, or will we have to enter the code, and THEN download it to our HD to unlock Johnson. In way, kind of like Recon, but instead of getting all the Vidmasters, you are using a code to unlock something already in the game.
That's a good question. I'm pretty sure he's a code, especially considering people can give him away in contests then.

2) The same thing for the Reach Beta, will it already be there, or will we need to download it when it becomes available, like Crackdown did.
It's a download. There's no way they're leaving it in the game itself. Hackers would find it, plus they're not done making the Beta. It's going to be a download, end of story.

3) On disc 2 are the maps going to be there, is it going to be like Halo Wars, where we have the code and get to download it.
Halo 3's multiplayer actually comes on a disc you get when you buy the game. So you're getting Halo 3's multiplayer with all the maps built in. You can sell Halo 3 if you want now, just keep in mind that doing it now will get you more money than selling it at ODST release.

  • 06.20.2009 9:19 AM PDT

Posted by: ProAznsoul
1)You will have to download him, because you probably wouldn't get another disc just for him.
Ok you are the second person to say that you would need a disc to unlock him and you are the second person to sound like an idiot in doing so. Look at the mythic maps, they didn't have a whole disc just for them. It was a code used in the marketplace, to get them early, why couldn't Bungie do that, just never release it to the public, or have special one time codes to unlock Johnson, who would already be in game, LIKE RECON.



Posted by: Monisevenor Izit
1) When we get the token to unlock Johnson, is he already in the game, or will we have to enter the code, and THEN download it to our HD to unlock Johnson. In way, kind of like Recon, but instead of getting all the Vidmasters, you are using a code to unlock something already in the game.
That's a good question. I'm pretty sure he's a code, especially considering people can give him away in contests then.

2) The same thing for the Reach Beta, will it already be there, or will we need to download it when it becomes available, like Crackdown did.
It's a download. There's no way they're leaving it in the game itself. Hackers would find it, plus they're not done making the Beta. It's going to be a download, end of story.

3) On disc 2 are the maps going to be there, is it going to be like Halo Wars, where we have the code and get to download it.
Halo 3's multiplayer actually comes on a disc you get when you buy the game. So you're getting Halo 3's multiplayer with all the maps built in. You can sell Halo 3 if you want now, just keep in mind that doing it now will get you more money than selling it at ODST release.
Yea, no doubt about the hackers, but if Johnson is built in, that gives Bungie more reason to hold contests, anther something for them to give away.
I know the maps come on the disc. But I didn't know since the mythic maps aren't out yet, if it would need to be downloaded like the rest of the maps. It is well within the realm of possibilities, I mean dumber things have happened.

  • 06.20.2009 11:28 AM PDT

No one can give me a straight answer from an employee or a weekly update?

  • 06.24.2009 3:04 AM PDT