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Subject: Sacred Icon chute things

The Almighty Darklord

Okay, the chutes that you have to activate to progress through the level, I always had to press X to activate them before. So I decide to whip out Halo 2 to play for a while, and when I tried to use X, it didn't work. I found out that I had to shoot it to activate it. Did I miss something? Has this been going on for a long time? Not that this is of much importance, just curious. If I haven't been clear as to what I'm talking about, tell me, and I will try to rephrase my question.

  • 06.27.2009 7:49 PM PDT
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I can't remember where it cuts off the press X. On easy you can press X but on Legendary you must shoot. I don't know about normal or heroic.

  • 06.27.2009 8:10 PM PDT
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They can also be melee-ed.
Try going through the whole interior without firing a single offensive shot or throwing a grenade. I bought it twice, but, am sure a no-die run is possible.

  • 06.28.2009 3:54 PM PDT

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I don't think I have had to do anything other than press X to activate them

  • 06.28.2009 5:27 PM PDT
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You cannot activate the switches to release the gondola cradle in any way other than melee or weapon. The sames goes for the pistons that you use to move down the levels. You must be mis-remembering!

As an aside, personally, I hate that level. It is long on elevator rides and short on actual combat, and the last minute and a half is just walking around looking for the cinematic trigger. Cairo Station, Outskirts, Delta Halo and Regret are the game. If I never played any other levels than those for the rest of my life, I would be just fine, well on H2 anyway.

[Edited on 06.30.2009 2:36 PM PDT]

  • 06.30.2009 2:35 PM PDT
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Posted by: womyfts
You cannot activate the switches to release the gondola cradle in any way other than melee or weapon. The sames goes for the pistons that you use to move down the levels. You must be mis-remembering!

I think he's only talking about the pistons.
On lower difficulties, there's a press (X) option instead of actually firing/striking them.
Not sure where the cutoff is in terms of difficulty setting.


  • 06.30.2009 3:57 PM PDT

i hated having to shoot those things in the flood infested area. i died so many times

  • 06.30.2009 8:05 PM PDT
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I have to apologize, I did not consider a lower skill level than Legendary. It has been so long since I have played either on anything but Leg that I forget things might be simpler!

  • 07.01.2009 10:24 AM PDT
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Posted by: womyfts
I have to apologize, I did not consider a lower skill level than Legendary. It has been so long since I have played either on anything but Leg that I forget things might be simpler!
The mark of a good person is to admit and correct an oversight. You have done both, my friend. I laughed when I read your first post because I knew you only play Legendary.

  • 07.01.2009 10:51 AM PDT