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Subject: Do you think we should be 'given' Recon armor?

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Poll: Do you think we should be 'given' Recon armor?  [closed]
Yes, we've waited for too long!:  33%
(20 Votes)
No, it's for staff and homoured members only.:  38%
(23 Votes)
Yes, but so long as there's new desirable armor.:  28%
(17 Votes)
Total Votes: 60

This is the continuation of a previous topic made by another user, 'Bungie shouldn't give us recon armor'.

I agree that the staff and those who earn Recon deserve to wear it, but with the forecoming ODST game where you can get it easily through achievements it kind of takes the warranty off it, much like the Hayabusa armour. My opinion is that after the Recon armour is made available then Bungie should create new armour that they could wear and Halo fans can lust over. It's what keeps us fans excited, so why take that away?

Lets discuss. Do you think we should be made to work for Recon for the honour and pride of wearing it, or should it just be given to us on a silver platter? And should it be given to us, as it seems it undoubtably will, what new armor suggestions would you suggest?

  • 07.14.2009 4:29 AM PDT
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Yes we should its the sweetest armor in halo history hopefully for all those goal achievers out there Bungie will make a Recon #2 and its going to be all the rage like the Jonas Brothers.

  • 07.14.2009 4:38 AM PDT
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Yes.

But not for the reason that "It looks cool", or whatever. But because it should hopefully shut people up.

Since day one people have been going "Can I haz a Recon", or have been attempting different ways to get Recon, some times in irritating ways and some peoples XBL accounts even got hacked just to get Recon armour.

The whole Recon thing was a nice idea: give it to people as a reward for doing something good for the community. Unfortunately, it's just opened up a whole bag of worms because jerks have to ruin the fun.

At least, this is why I think that Bungie are making Recon easier to obtain. To either shut people up, or to stop putting peoples Live accounts at risk.

  • 07.14.2009 4:44 AM PDT

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Posted by: Hey im Bo
Yes we should its the sweetest armor in halo history hopefully for all those goal achievers out there Bungie will make a Recon #2 and its going to be all the rage like the Jonas Brothers.


A Recon version 2 armor sounds excellent indeed, but what would it be like? It can't have flames like Recon, so perhaps a blue ghostly trail behind the head?

  • 07.14.2009 4:48 AM PDT

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Recon DOESNT COME WITH THE FIRE. So Bungie's big thing nobody can have is going to be the Flaming head (EOB Chest Piece).

Also, Recon isn't JUST being given to everyone, you still have to earn it, it's just alot easier to do that now.

  • 07.14.2009 4:52 AM PDT

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Posted by: Fos Tis Krisis
Recon DOESNT COME WITH THE FIRE. So Bungie's big thing nobody can have is going to be the Flaming head (EOB Chest Piece).

Also, Recon isn't JUST being given to everyone, you still have to earn it, it's just alot easier to do that now.


Ah, sorry I forgot that. Heated discussion about flaming heads in another thread got to me! >__o
Nonetheless, I meant 'given' as in making it easier for players to get it. It certainly will be as achievements will now make it possible, and making it easy like that doesn't make Recon as worthwhile.

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You are being given Recon. You'll be receiving it September 22nd 2009. Prepare to Drop.

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ok, my response was yes we've waited long blah blah blah. BUT im not some little 6 year old that only wants it because i dont have it and will use it for 2 hours and then it gets old. the thing is when i saw recon i thought 'wow man that is the koolest!!!!!' i really like it! the helmet, the BODY and the shoulders, all good. when i didn't have halo 3 i looked through the armor perms on some website, saw it then looked below 'method: bungie only!" and i was a bit let down, but i thought "meh". now we a given the chance to get this armor i think its great, bungie can keep thier flaming body, its kool and all, but im not desiring it. im happy with recon :D

  • 07.14.2009 5:02 AM PDT

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They created the armor and they can destroy it watch what you post.

  • 07.14.2009 5:04 AM PDT

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Posted by: Sanjeev
You are being given Recon. You'll be receiving it September 22nd 2009. Prepare to Drop.


Only if you complete the Vidmaster achievements in Halo 3, such as the Vidmaster Annual Achievement. Still, this doesn't help. =/

  • 07.14.2009 5:07 AM PDT
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Posted by: Sanjeev
You are being given Recon. You'll be receiving it September 22nd 2009. Prepare to Drop.


Only if you complete the Vidmaster achievements in Halo 3, such as the Vidmaster Annual Achievement. Still, this doesn't help. =/


Exactly. They weren't actually giving out Recon willy nilly before were they? And these Vidmaster achievements actually seem slightly tough. Besides, the bulk of the community (Not me) was complaining and whining about "Oh but if we all get Reconz then itZ won't be special anymore". Well, guess what Halo community, you got your wish: Have fun getting to the 4th Set on Heroic on Firefight!

  • 07.14.2009 5:11 AM PDT

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Posted by: Predator525
They created the armor and they can destroy it watch what you post.


I know this. I am only speculating on when Recon is achieved by everyone, what then? Recon has always been a trophy prize so to have it as a more commonplace prize would dullen the sense of hard work and successful achievement. What I really want to know is whether or not there will be a new armour or something that will keep Halo fans interested.

  • 07.14.2009 5:12 AM PDT

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I'd prefer it if they didn't release it to the general populous, it's nice to have something special for the select few who are worthy enough. But at least this way it'll cut down on the threads about recawnz.

  • 07.14.2009 5:15 AM PDT

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Yes, I do agree. I only hope they literally don't give it away if this is what they are planning and in ODST make it tough to get it, e.g. Campaign on Legendary or perhaps more skulls (Which I doubt!) that will give you Recon, much like the Hayabusa armor. As soon as you reach each specific amount of skulls or whatever then you can gradually gain Recon. That would at least give players a challenge.

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Posted by: Sanjeev
Have fun getting to the 4th Set on Heroic on Firefight!

CRYING FACE :'( NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

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Posted by: Sanjeev
Have fun getting to the 4th Set on Heroic on Firefight!

CRYING FACE :'( NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!


Hey. You should check out my thread a few threads down the first page. It may just have the solution for you.

/shameless plugging.

In all seriousness though, i think it can be done, Just need to be really careful.

[Edited on 07.14.2009 5:22 AM PDT]

  • 07.14.2009 5:20 AM PDT

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Posted by: Cockburnicus
I'd prefer it if they didn't release it to the general populous, it's nice to have something special for the select few who are worthy enough. But at least this way it'll cut down on the threads about recawnz.


That is true... but then there would still be more threads crying for something new or help in getting the Recon on ODST.

  • 07.14.2009 5:22 AM PDT

The only reason i like it is because it looks good not because its rare

  • 07.14.2009 5:22 AM PDT

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Posted by: Sanjeev
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Posted by: Sanjeev
Have fun getting to the 4th Set on Heroic on Firefight!

CRYING FACE :'( NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!


Hey. You should check out my thread a few threads down the first page. It may just have the solution for you.

/shameless plugging.


Link me up. I'll have a good gander and see if there is anything else I should think about. It's nice to discuss this with people who do think this through rather than just complaining all the time.

  • 07.14.2009 5:23 AM PDT

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Posted by: Hey im Bo
Recon #2 and its going to be all the rage like the Jonas Brothers.

Did you just use Recon in the same sentence as the Jonas Brothers o.O....

Anyways back on topic.
Technically we have to work for it doing the vidmasters and not everyone can get them for some people they're hard, but I do think Bungie should make a new armor for new challenges etc.

[Edited on 07.14.2009 6:37 AM PDT]

  • 07.14.2009 6:37 AM PDT

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Did you just use Recon in the same sentence as the Jonas Brothers o.O....

Anyways back on topic.
Technically we have to work for it doing the vidmasters and not everyone can get them for some people they're hard, but I do think Bungie should make a new armor for new challenges etc.


Yeah... that kind of threw me too, but I wanted to keep quiet until someone else noticed as well.

We can only hope that there are new armor perms, because really playing Halo 3 was great because of the armor. Having to really work for them has kept me busy and content, plus the Vidmasters are too awesome for words. What can I say? Four guys, four controllers, four Xbox 360's and a large pack of doritos and dip only made life the sweeter.

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  • 07.14.2009 7:57 AM PDT

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I find it interesting how the poll at this moment in time (30 votes) has been split into three. I sort of imagined option number three would be the most popular with armor being a great thing, but oh well. You're all an interesting bunch.

  • 07.14.2009 8:41 AM PDT

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Posted by: JUSTREC2
Recon is an armor. Stop being greedy. The only reason you guys want it is because its hard to get. Not because it looks cool. You all will probably want to brag about it.

And no, Bungie cannot make another armor.


Not been greedy at all, only speculating on how armor effects the reasons why players play Halo 3. Some for the achievement, some for the fun. Some even to brag but then that's just sad. I like the way Recon looks, but I don't lust it. I also change my armor to one I feel like wearing instead of bragging with full Hayabusa get-up or such.

But please explain why Bungie cannot create another armor piece? I doubt they can now before the release of ODST, but perhaps they could for Reach. Entirely possible with what is heard to be loads of Spartans involved.

  • 07.14.2009 8:58 AM PDT

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