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Subject: 2 theorys about Halo Reach

So we already know that Halo Reach is a shooter game, but what kind?

Theory #1: This, in my opinion, is the most likely theory. You will play as different Spartans and act out their roles in the battle of Reach, just like in ODST, where you play as different ODSTs.

Theory #2: Squad-based gameplay. Very similar to Rainbow Six or GRAW or any other squad-based game, you will be the leader of a Spartan squad and will be able to issue commands and instructions to the other Spartans in your squad. Though this is not very likely, I personally would enjoy this more than just another Halo one character solo FPS.

What do you guys think? Do you want a squad-based game, or should Bungie stick to what has worked for them in the other Halo games?

[Edited on 07.23.2009 1:19 PM PDT]

  • 07.23.2009 1:18 PM PDT

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I don't really mind either way but as the online will be the same as we've always known it i doubt that the campaign will be different.

  • 07.23.2009 1:22 PM PDT
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my theory (theres a 10% chance of it being true) is that Reach will be set in the FUTURE! Wouldn't that be a great plot twist before you even get too play?

  • 07.23.2009 1:31 PM PDT

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Posted by: sargepride
my theory (theres a 10% chance of it being true) is that Reach will be set in the FUTURE! Wouldn't that be a great plot twist before you even get too play?

There's a 100% chance of that being true. The Halo universe is set mostly in the 26th century.

  • 07.23.2009 1:36 PM PDT

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I'm guessing it is a mix of Both.
You'll have spartans fighting along with you. So in sense, you are a squad. But not like in Rainbow Six, where you direct your team.

And there is no reason to think that the point of view could not shift through the story.

  • 07.23.2009 2:01 PM PDT
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Posted by: sargepride
my theory (theres a 10% chance of it being true) is that Reach will be set in the FUTURE! Wouldn't that be a great plot twist before you even get too play?


It is a confirmed prequel by Bungie. Meaning it's not in the future.
Nice try though.

  • 07.23.2009 2:09 PM PDT

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Posted by: sargepride
my theory (theres a 10% chance of it being true) is that Reach will be set in the FUTURE! Wouldn't that be a great plot twist before you even get too play?


It is a confirmed prequel by Bungie. Meaning it's not in the future.
Nice try though.

*Sigh*
We live in 2009 while Halo:Reach will be set in the 26th century (500 years from now) therefore it will be set in the future, without a doubt.

  • 07.23.2009 2:11 PM PDT
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that would be cool to have squad based fps.

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Posted by: Jacob A L
Posted by: A 50C1AL 5Y573M
Posted by: sargepride
my theory (theres a 10% chance of it being true) is that Reach will be set in the FUTURE! Wouldn't that be a great plot twist before you even get too play?


It is a confirmed prequel by Bungie. Meaning it's not in the future.
Nice try though.

*Sigh*
We live in 2009 while Halo:Reach will be set in the 26th century (500 years from now) therefore it will be set in the future, without a doubt.

*Sigh*
It seems that you have misread him. He believes that Halo: Reach will in the future of the Halo time line (AKA after Halo 3). It won't be, without a doubt.

  • 07.23.2009 2:29 PM PDT
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The dude was trying to be funny lol. He was just saying no Duh its gonna be in the future. He was well aware that he meant in the Halo timeline, but said his remark as a joke ahah god lol

  • 07.23.2009 6:45 PM PDT

well in any other game with squad gameplay, they are all realistic shooters (shoot=kill)
but i think it would be really fun for a game to have squad based gameplay where u can take a bad turn and not get insta-raped...ya kno take some damage, so halo would be the best game to do that.
i think it would make the squad gameplay way more intense, action packed, co op oriented, overall epic
so ya squad plus halo (done correctly) can easily bring game of the year 2010 into bungie hands...and maybe world domination? i hear they are into that kinda stuff =/

  • 07.23.2009 7:13 PM PDT

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I want classes and factions like Star Wars Battlefront :)

  • 07.23.2009 7:18 PM PDT

Posted by: Jacob A L
Posted by: A 50C1AL 5Y573M
Posted by: sargepride
my theory (theres a 10% chance of it being true) is that Reach will be set in the FUTURE! Wouldn't that be a great plot twist before you even get too play?


It is a confirmed prequel by Bungie. Meaning it's not in the future.
Nice try though.

*Sigh*
We live in 2009 while Halo:Reach will be set in the 26th century (500 years from now) therefore it will be set in the future, without a doubt.

No you are wrong it will be set in the past (today's future) because there are other spartans

  • 07.23.2009 7:25 PM PDT

I hunt for the Prophet of Contentment, the San 'Shyumm that murdered my son, and stole his birthright, his Energy Sword. They call our species Heretics. They claim to all that our tongues sting, our words a vile poison that feeds on the unworthy. I have seen the true face of Heresy. The head of a gallant warrior lay on the ground. His neck scorched and blistered, scarred by his own blade. I shall retrieve the weapon, and drive it through that bastard's heart! Punishment for his sins is nigh.

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Posted by: Jacob A L
Posted by: A 50C1AL 5Y573M
Posted by: sargepride
my theory (theres a 10% chance of it being true) is that Reach will be set in the FUTURE! Wouldn't that be a great plot twist before you even get too play?


It is a confirmed prequel by Bungie. Meaning it's not in the future.
Nice try though.

*Sigh*
We live in 2009 while Halo:Reach will be set in the 26th century (500 years from now) therefore it will be set in the future, without a doubt.

No you are wrong it will be set in the past (today's future) because there are other spartans

No, he is right AND you are right, it is in the Future from NOW, but in the past from Halo CE-3.

  • 07.23.2009 7:28 PM PDT

Posted by: Fos Tis Krisis
I want classes and factions like Star Wars Battlefront :)


I hadn't thought of that, but it could be really cool!

  • 07.23.2009 7:39 PM PDT

Don't get cocky now!

Posted by: sargepride
my theory (theres a 10% chance of it being true) is that Reach will be set in the FUTURE! Wouldn't that be a great plot twist before you even get too play?


You sir, need to be tarred and feathered. Reach is glassed after the events of Halo. There is no future for Reach other than a barren world of cracked glass.

  • 07.23.2009 9:37 PM PDT

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My ROFLsniper goes POW!

Combination of both.

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That would ruin Halo altogether! If you see them as classes, what if its a frickin RPG!?!?! They made first person shooter halo, and then a real time straregy halo (halo wars), then what if this is like a final fantasy but with guns and crap! I swear, people will hate the game, it would ruin the halo franchise, microsoft will go into backruptcy, little 12 year old kids would start playing call of duty and start tebagging everyone, kittens would be stuck trees forever, books would actually be good, people might think of playing fusion frenzy, and after playing, they would shoot themselves. The world would go into disaray, the apocalypse would happen, and the sun would sporatically go super nova and everyone would die. And we all get to blame the dumbass who thought halo would be a good role playing game...really people, think, would you want a final fantasy halo? If yes, you have disgraced yourself and masterchief and need to go play fusion frenzy and shoot yourself...shame on you...

  • 07.24.2009 9:37 AM PDT

Ninjabag the tea-pirates!

I don't want to join your group.

Posted by: A 50C1AL 5Y573M
Posted by: Jacob A L
Posted by: A 50C1AL 5Y573M
Posted by: sargepride
my theory (theres a 10% chance of it being true) is that Reach will be set in the FUTURE! Wouldn't that be a great plot twist before you even get too play?


It is a confirmed prequel by Bungie. Meaning it's not in the future.
Nice try though.

*Sigh*
We live in 2009 while Halo:Reach will be set in the 26th century (500 years from now) therefore it will be set in the future, without a doubt.

*Sigh*
It seems that you have misread him. He believes that Halo: Reach will in the future of the Halo time line (AKA after Halo 3). It won't be, without a doubt.

I did not misread and i knew what he meant it's just that he's wrong. I suppose i was just being a pedant, i do that from time to time.

  • 07.24.2009 9:41 AM PDT