- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
which is why I think they will probably be the only other playable character in MP. I would have to imagine there will be some difference in how they handle compared to a spartan. If they are basically just another 'skin' that you get to use, just like picking a different color armour, it would fall drastically short of what could be done with the character. I really think that bungie, being the incredible game studio they are, will use the ability to play as this new character to the max.
Which begs the question, what will the differences be between the elites and the spartans. We already know from the first book that the spartans (at least Master Chief) and the elites are basically on the same level when talking about strenght, but I really think there has to be a difference in the area of agility. So, potentially they could jump higher/further. I've only read the first book and don't remember any mention of their speed, but using the first game as a reference there doesn't seem to be too much difference between elites and spartans in that area.
What other areas are there that one group is naturally better at? The two will ultimately even out, but I think that there will end up being one of the two characters that certain people with their individual playing style will grow to appreciate more.