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Subject: EASTER EGG in HALO 2 Theatrical Trailer?!
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ok, I went through all the troube of finding those words and I dont even get a 'thank you'?!?

  • 07.25.2004 9:28 PM PDT
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Posted by: ritter19
thats cool!!
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Would someone care to Highlight my signature?


Thank You.

  • 07.25.2004 9:29 PM PDT
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thats from frankies update in 6/25/04
even if thats so they can test beta... it doesnt take 5 months to test it!!!



What update? where?

In the BWU in the Halo 2 section of the Bungie site.

  • 07.25.2004 9:29 PM PDT
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I've mostly been working on weird boundary cases and stabilizing for the beta. Our matchmaking system is coming up and it's almost playable which is the suckiest period, because you are really excited when it works and very sad most of the rest of the time. In other news, I was excited to see that the first ever New Zealand game developers conference kicks off this week! http://www.nzgdc.org.nz/

My favorite bug this week: One that allowed a player who was booted from a CTF game, but was able to rejoin with his old score intact, and the mysterious and useful ability to see any player, friend or foe, from clean across the map ? through objects, buildings, whatever. And as a bonus, he could see both flags, no matter where they were.

ONLY 24 HOURS REMAIN FOR US TO FIX THE BUGS IN THE BETA VERSION!!!!!!!!

thats from frankies update in 6/25/04
even if thats so they can test beta... it doesnt take 5 months to test it!!!


that was talking about fixing bugs before they gave the beta out not fixing bugs they found in the beta

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I'm going to repost my theory on the "swords" relating to the Halo story.

Here it is:

"Um, not sure how exactly to put this. I was just contacted by someone over AOL Instant Messenger that I do not know.

They are leading me on a wild journey through the Halo universe, and with the way they've displayed all the texts on the site, I'm starting to get a feel for what's going on here. (I'm just as lost as you are, don't worry. Hang in there.)

Alright. From what I gather, there are three "swords". Each sword is harnessed by a seperate race as a weapon against the Flood.

Wow. While typing this, I just realized something. This area of my knowledge is a little hazy, but wasn't Cortana the sword Charlemagne gave to his son? It dealt fatal blows.

It all makes sense. Cortana is the first sword, used by the humans.

The second sword is someone else we all know. Dana, the creator of www.ilovebees.com . Her site, and her, in a way, are being harnessed by the Covenant. As I said, the varrao mites are key. These mites, a.k.a. the Flood, have affected the Covenant far worse than they have us. It is possible they have infected a Prophet. I'm not clear on all of this just yet, but it seems that Dana is a way for the Covenant to communicate their cries for help. They are in more danger than us Humans are.

Two swords, two races. That leaves one more.

The last sword is used by the Forerunner, who are also in danger. Their sword is far more simple. The Halos. It is confusing to me, too. However, I think this makes sense. These are the ways each race is attempting to combat the Flood.

The honey is the key. From what this unnamed person on AIM has said, the honey appears to be related to the Forerunner. Their technology, perhaps?

I'll try to figure some more out. Bear with me."

Some new developments I have come to realize:

This theory is making more and more sense. As I said, Cortana is being harnessed by the Humans, Dana is being harnessed by the Covenant, and the Halos, or something relating to the Halos, is being harnessed by the Forerunner.

It would serve you all well to research a little bit about Charlemagne's tale. Three swords are repeatedly named in this story. Cortana, Durandal, and Joyeuse.

As I said, Cortana is the first sword. She is harnessed by the humans.

Another name for Durandal is Durandana. Dana, or Durandana, is the second sword, harnessed by the Covenant in order to combat the Flood.

Lastly, something relating to the Halos is harnessed by the Forerunner. Joyeuse is the name of the last sword in Charlemagne's tale, and I think it's safe to assume Joyeuse will be the name of the last "sword" in the Halo universe.

If my theory is correct, Joyeuse will relate to the Halos themselves in a manner which remains to be seen. If I figure more out, I'll let you guys know.

  • 07.25.2004 9:31 PM PDT
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If you notice on the fridgeowl.com the pisture comes from somethingawful.com, whose slogan, if you look it up, is....

Something Awful - The Internet Makes You Stupid

  • 07.25.2004 9:31 PM PDT
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Posted by: jb5432
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I've mostly been working on weird boundary cases and stabilizing for the beta. Our matchmaking system is coming up and it's almost playable which is the suckiest period, because you are really excited when it works and very sad most of the rest of the time. In other news, I was excited to see that the first ever New Zealand game developers conference kicks off this week! http://www.nzgdc.org.nz/

My favorite bug this week: One that allowed a player who was booted from a CTF game, but was able to rejoin with his old score intact, and the mysterious and useful ability to see any player, friend or foe, from clean across the map ? through objects, buildings, whatever. And as a bonus, he could see both flags, no matter where they were.

ONLY 24 HOURS REMAIN FOR US TO FIX THE BUGS IN THE BETA VERSION!!!!!!!!

thats from frankies update in 6/25/04
even if thats so they can test beta... it doesnt take 5 months to test it!!!


that was talking about fixing bugs before they gave the beta out not fixing bugs they found in the beta

Thats a very nice find espcially the part i highlighted

Nice profile jay its totally awesome.

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im watching mtv to c if that danm comercial comes up not so far.....

  • 07.25.2004 9:32 PM PDT
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"Joyeuse". I rember seeing that name somewhere in realtion to halo or marathon....

  • 07.25.2004 9:33 PM PDT
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Posted by: Harsh133
Here you go. I found this info somewhere on the site. August 24th will most likely annouce this:

SYSTEM PERIL DISTRIBUTED REFLEX

Single Player Demo Release

Sounds and looks logical. Im sure the other things like:

HALT - MODULE CORE HEMORRHAGE
STRONG INTRUSIVE INCLINATION
COUNTDOWN TO WIDE AWAKE AND PHYSICAL

Im sure these mean things as well.


Well done son, at least someone is thinking!
There seems to be a lot of dull people on this forum!
And some really weird people in the US!! No offence to the non-weird Americans.

Most logical answer:

* The site (ilovebees.com) was probably created by Bungie or Microsoft.
* They are probably using it as an ad or a teaser for Halo 2.
* Maybe it's to get you in the mood of Halo 2, where the covenant is taking over Earth. So this is supposed to appear as if the covenant or maybe someone from earth is taking over the site. Maybe a new enemy/ally?

Basically I think it's a teaser for more Halo 2 content, possibly in the tune of a Demo, as Harsh133 said (and some other people).


  • 07.25.2004 9:34 PM PDT
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Nice post JohnR

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Posted by: uNicRon
Posted by: Harsh133
Here you go. I found this info somewhere on the site. August 24th will most likely annouce this:

SYSTEM PERIL DISTRIBUTED REFLEX

Single Player Demo Release

Sounds and looks logical. Im sure the other things like:

HALT - MODULE CORE HEMORRHAGE
STRONG INTRUSIVE INCLINATION
COUNTDOWN TO WIDE AWAKE AND PHYSICAL

Im sure these mean things as well.


Well done son, at least someone is thinking!
There seems to be a lot of dull people on this forum!
And some really weird people in the US!! No offence to the non-weird Americans.

Most logical answer:

* The site (ilovebees.com) was probably created by Bungie or Microsoft.
* They are probably using it as an ad or a teaser for Halo 2.
* Maybe it's to get you in the mood of Halo 2, where the covenant is taking over Earth. So this is supposed to appear as if the covenant or maybe someone from earth is taking over the site. Maybe a new enemy/ally?

Basically I think it's a teaser for more Halo 2 content, possibly in the tune of a Demo, as Harsh133 said (and some other people).



We knew about that before he said it this thread is 302 pages long everything about it has been said and done.

[Edited on 7/25/2004 9:36:58 PM]

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[color=003247] Isn't this fun! [/color]

  • 07.25.2004 9:37 PM PDT
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Posted by: Comrade_Maximus
[color=003247] Isn't this fun! [/color]

thats nice

  • 07.25.2004 9:38 PM PDT
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It is a SCAM

  • 07.25.2004 9:40 PM PDT
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How do you post links on these forums?

  • 07.25.2004 9:41 PM PDT
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[color=003247] Isn't it though I find it's much nicer than shouting in visable rugged font. [/color]

  • 07.25.2004 9:42 PM PDT
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Posted by: BadKlown
How do you post links on these forums?

look to the right when your posting

  • 07.25.2004 9:44 PM PDT
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Posted by: the guru
It is a SCAM

Prove it, in what ways is this a scam.

  • 07.25.2004 9:44 PM PDT
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in what way is it all true

  • 07.25.2004 9:45 PM PDT
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Posted by: the guru
in what way is it all true

in what way is it all false

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Posted by: the guru
in what way is it all true

I didn't say that it was all true but i didn't say it was a scam, now answer my question.

  • 07.25.2004 9:47 PM PDT
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Has anyone here read the Halo books? I haven't read them but a friend of mine tells me the "operator" that is talked about on the page is the girl who created the SMARTANs. What other roles did she play? Maybe thats a hint to all this.

  • 07.25.2004 9:48 PM PDT
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Posted by: Kamizar
Posted by: uNicRon
Posted by: Harsh133
Here you go. I found this info somewhere on the site. August 24th will most likely annouce this:

SYSTEM PERIL DISTRIBUTED REFLEX

Single Player Demo Release

Sounds and looks logical. Im sure the other things like:

HALT - MODULE CORE HEMORRHAGE
STRONG INTRUSIVE INCLINATION
COUNTDOWN TO WIDE AWAKE AND PHYSICAL

Im sure these mean things as well.


Well done son, at least someone is thinking!
There seems to be a lot of dull people on this forum!
And some really weird people in the US!! No offence to the non-weird Americans.

Most logical answer:

* The site (ilovebees.com) was probably created by Bungie or Microsoft.
* They are probably using it as an ad or a teaser for Halo 2.
* Maybe it's to get you in the mood of Halo 2, where the covenant is taking over Earth. So this is supposed to appear as if the covenant or maybe someone from earth is taking over the site. Maybe a new enemy/ally?

Basically I think it's a teaser for more Halo 2 content, possibly in the tune of a Demo, as Harsh133 said (and some other people).



We knew about that before he said it this thread is 302 pages long everything about it has been said and done.


Yeah I'm aware of that Kamizar, I was just pointing out that there seems to be a few simpletons around that seem to think that it's a site that’s been hacked or the H2 trailer has been hacked or there's a ghost on the net or the world is ending or something strange like that.

Sorry for repeating before, but I just needed to get it off my chest. I just picked Harsh133's post at random, to point out that people should be looking outside the box.
Sorry again.

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someone posted earlier that bungie would not do this. because of business or some crap like that. I'm no business major but as far as i know there are no contracts or anything of the sort when it comes to releases. god knows tons of games get pushed back and back. so why not the opposite?

this could ba (already is) and outstanding marketing succuess. and releasing the game this early would catch quite a few retailers off guard (or maybe they know too?) it could do wonders for sales. (biggest game of the year released before the rest, the sooner you get your game out the less people lose interest in it.)

you say "bungie would want all the time possible" well what if they already had? what if the game is truly done and they've been telling you "updates" based of previous weeks work? sure they could of been fooling us this whole time. releasing a screenshot here and there, a trailer... updates that are actually old.. then BAM game finished.

of course it does seem odd to screw over PAX like that plus a few other oddities of doing such a thing, but either way whatever happens from this bungie has left an impression that will not soon be forgotten.

  • 07.25.2004 9:51 PM PDT