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Subject: How does beta work?

I only got my xbox a year ago and I never played a beta before. Is it like campaign or live and can you actually play live with real people or is it a super limited mainly useless addition to a game?

  • 09.05.2009 9:37 AM PDT

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It's a multiplayer beta. Basically, it's an earlier version of the actual game and its matchmaking, and we playtest it for Bungie. Tell them what we like, what should be changed, etc. Halo 3 had one as well.

[Edited on 09.05.2009 9:48 AM PDT]

  • 09.05.2009 9:38 AM PDT
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  • 09.05.2009 9:49 AM PDT

Posted by: ZeroXFallen
It's a multiplayer beta. Basically, it's an earlier version of the actual game and its matchmaking, and we playtest it for Bungie. Tell them what we like, what should be changed, etc. Halo 3 had one as well.

this :P

  • 09.05.2009 9:51 AM PDT

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Early version of multiplayer for Reach. We just test and tell Bungie the problems, glitches, how fun it is, etc. This is my first beta too! i can't wait.


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Posted by: ZeroXFallen
It's a multiplayer beta. Basically, it's an earlier version of the actual game and its matchmaking, and we playtest it for Bungie. Tell them what we like, what should be changed, etc. Halo 3 had one as well.

this :P


looks like someone beat me to it :D

  • 09.05.2009 10:43 AM PDT

Posted by: A Lemur Monkey
Early version of multiplayer for Reach. We just test and tell Bungie the problems, glitches, how fun it is, etc. This is my first beta too! i can't wait.


Posted by: Icy Dark Moon 13
Posted by: ZeroXFallen
It's a multiplayer beta. Basically, it's an earlier version of the actual game and its matchmaking, and we playtest it for Bungie. Tell them what we like, what should be changed, etc. Halo 3 had one as well.

this :P


looks like someone beat me to it :D
No not all of us tell them the problems. Specific users are chosen to participate in the beta so they can send feedback to Bungie, not everyone gets to do so, In fact most of us wont be able to do so.

As for how to use/enable the beta, Inside of the case for ODST will be some sort of paper that has the code on it most likely. Then you should enter the code wherever it need be.

  • 09.05.2009 10:49 AM PDT
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Posted by: A Lemur Monkey
Early version of multiplayer for Reach. We just test and tell Bungie the problems, glitches, how fun it is, etc. This is my first beta too! i can't wait.


Posted by: Icy Dark Moon 13
Posted by: ZeroXFallen
It's a multiplayer beta. Basically, it's an earlier version of the actual game and its matchmaking, and we playtest it for Bungie. Tell them what we like, what should be changed, etc. Halo 3 had one as well.

this :P


looks like someone beat me to it :D
No not all of us tell them the problems. Specific users are chosen to participate in the beta so they can send feedback to Bungie, not everyone gets to do so, In fact most of us wont be able to do so.

As for how to use/enable the beta, Inside of the case for ODST will be some sort of paper that has the code on it most likely. Then you should enter the code wherever it need be.


actually everyone that buys ODST can use it straight from the disc in the extras menu, no code needed no download needed.

  • 09.05.2009 11:31 AM PDT

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Posted by: Buckethead7]No not all of us tell them the problems. Specific users are chosen to participate in the beta so they can send feedback to Bungie, not everyone gets to do so, In fact most of us wont be able to do so.

As for how to use/enable the beta, Inside of the case for ODST will be some sort of paper that has the code on it most likely. Then you should enter the code wherever it need be.

I think Bungie said it is IN every game disc of ODST, no codes needed.
Oops, someone beat me to it. Sorry.

[Edited on 09.05.2009 1:37 PM PDT]

  • 09.05.2009 1:36 PM PDT

probally the same as halo 3 beta in crackdown, 2 weeks i think and it appears when its available

  • 09.05.2009 1:57 PM PDT

Fear my Pink Mist...

ive never been to a beta before becase i got my xbox last xmas

----they sound fun!! : )

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Posted by: Buckethead7
Posted by: A Lemur Monkey
Early version of multiplayer for Reach. We just test and tell Bungie the problems, glitches, how fun it is, etc. This is my first beta too! i can't wait.


Posted by: Icy Dark Moon 13
Posted by: ZeroXFallen
It's a multiplayer beta. Basically, it's an earlier version of the actual game and its matchmaking, and we playtest it for Bungie. Tell them what we like, what should be changed, etc. Halo 3 had one as well.

this :P


looks like someone beat me to it :D
No not all of us tell them the problems. Specific users are chosen to participate in the beta so they can send feedback to Bungie, not everyone gets to do so, In fact most of us wont be able to do so.

As for how to use/enable the beta, Inside of the case for ODST will be some sort of paper that has the code on it most likely. Then you should enter the code wherever it need be.

You're completely wrong. As long as you have ODST you can play the Reach beta.

  • 09.05.2009 2:05 PM PDT