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Subject: Rallying Cry for Halo Fans.

The Halo franchise has begun to take a more and more progressive route, and I fear at the end of this path is an inevitable truth, the end of Halo. I know, its some pretty serious stuff, but if the Halo community is able to responsibly act for a common goal, there still may be time left. We all know what this goal is, to regain the glory of the Halo games that struck fear into the hearts of those at Infinity Ward for the past 8 years. The world of Halo is a beautiful one, and obviously, we have been in a steady decline for the past 2 years. Halo CE was magnificent, Halo 2 was legendary, and Halo 3 has stolen the hearts of millions.

The Halo community is a tightly knit family, and we all have a passion for the game. From the campaign lovers to the MLG Pros, the Halo world has reached out to you in some way, and given us a sample of heaven. Now, in the darker past 2 years, Bungie has crafted 2 games that have chipped away at the integrity of the Halo, these two games are Halo 3: ODST and Halo:Reach. Now, my purpose is not to bash these two games, but to observe an obvious truth. These games are good! They are fun! They are extremely well written and thought out, and I do enjoy playing them! But, Halo is not meant to be characterized by FUN, GOOD, or ENJOYABLE! There is a magic in Halo, a small, perfect spirit that lives in the game, giving it the spark that ignites the hearts of us all. It cannot be explained or deduced, it's there and I will happily let it stay.

This spirit is dying in these new games, and the whole reason why is not completely known. But many aspects of these new games are the culprits. No Master Chief, Armor Effects (Classes) , no DMR, increased power of the weapons, grenade power increase, survivability increase, jump height decrease, new "laggy" graphic feel (hard to explain but the combat in the game is less fluid for me), and finally timed shot necessity. These are all aspects of the new game that are unattractive for me, and the reason is that all these new concepts are found in CALL OF DUTY! I understand bungie's reasoning for this, the Halo's have been too hard of a game for BK Nubs to get good at, and Bungie is just trying to reach a larger crowd. But its obvious that Call of Duty scrubs will always be Call of Duty scrubs, and by making these changes they have "turned off" a vast majority of people who really do love this franchise.

The standard for Halo games is really just so high that to keep it fresh and new over the 10 years has been quite difficult, but that's why you guys are Bungie, the magicians of the video gaming world. Now, as Halo fans, it is our duty to stay true to this game, no matter what. Support everyone/everything on Halo, let your voice and input be heard, just one voice will not influence the world, and pray that things will turn around.

I cant forgive you, but you have my thanks for standing by him at the end, Hard to believe he's dead.

Were it so easy....

  • 02.26.2011 9:07 PM PDT

Posted by: Plasma Pistols
XDeltaxHunterX he is a beast slayer player, KD higher than the ozone layer, enemies won't have a prayer even though his name can't be g.ayer!

Sorry,
but I'm waaaay too lazy to read that entire post.

  • 02.26.2011 9:09 PM PDT
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Come on, it's a game, not a cheesy Tom Cruise drama. Stop acting like it's the death of a legend. I can practically hear John Farnham's 'You're the voice' playing as background music to your post.

  • 02.26.2011 9:26 PM PDT