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Posted by: Arbiter 739

Posted by: MWLB4244
I still think there is something to be found in the new map packs. It may not necessarily be new armor but I definitly think it will be something cool.


Like a message written on the walls or something?

I am not sure. Look at my earlier post; the one with the link to the Frank O'Connor interview.

I might be something like this. Crashed Pelican Audio
In Highlands there is a downed Pelican. There is some scambled audio coming from the cockpit. Can someone play it backwards to see if there are any hidden messages?

  • 04.21.2011 9:11 PM PDT

I don't always ban people but when I do I laugh uncontrollably...that's if I was a Forum Ninja.

Truth is a matter of perception.

The Button

I never thought of it that way. Props to you and your friends.

If this is true then you have found the most epic Easter Egg of all time. You said that the Banshee BOBs don't award the medal, what if the BOB spawns in a different location after you kill the him in the Banshee or if he spwans somewhere else entirely. It's just a thought.

  • 04.21.2011 9:21 PM PDT

I like the idea of kill the banshee, then track down and kill the bob...

Are there any switches that open any areas or doors?

Or perhaps once the hidden warthog race is activated then there could be new switches that may activate some other objective... Like a mini firefight..

Or a badass 4 player 2 warthog safari mow down... Kill swarms of moa but watch out for the fierce packs of rabid Guta....

Moa burgers anyone?

  • 04.21.2011 9:43 PM PDT

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Posted by: DR0TAR
I like the idea of kill the banshee, then track down and kill the bob...

Are there any switches that open any areas or doors?

Or perhaps once the hidden warthog race is activated then there could be new switches that may activate some other objective... Like a mini firefight..

Or a badass 4 player 2 warthog safari mow down... Kill swarms of moa but watch out for the fierce packs of rabid Guta....

Moa burgers anyone?


Mabie a switch will also release a BOB? Or vice-versa.

  • 04.21.2011 10:56 PM PDT
Subject: Regarding BOBS. (Long Post)

Proud owner of a Bearded Dragon: Lizzie

Posted by: The Game1415
Exactly Duardo.

These Banshees are more durable, and they act differently than other Banshees, but I'm not convinced there are BOBS inside of them. This might be Bungies way or throwing us off.

So the theories are a BOB kill on each mission on Legendary, which I'm two levels off of doing.

Or a BOB medal per campaign mission.


The problem is that Exodus and New Alexandria are such big maps! The B.O.B's can be hiding in a secret building or on a roof on top of a building and the outskirts.

  • 04.21.2011 11:18 PM PDT

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Posted by: Master Aizakku
Posted by: The Game1415
Exactly Duardo.

These Banshees are more durable, and they act differently than other Banshees, but I'm not convinced there are BOBS inside of them. This might be Bungies way or throwing us off.

So the theories are a BOB kill on each mission on Legendary, which I'm two levels off of doing.

Or a BOB medal per campaign mission.


The problem is that Exodus and New Alexandria are such big maps! The B.O.B's can be hiding in a secret building or on a roof on top of a building and the outskirts.


That is why they would be put there, Bungie does not want the secret to be found out fast. It's going to take some time before we can finish this.

  • 04.21.2011 11:21 PM PDT

What if a Bob is hiding on a rooftop that would normally be a danger because of soft kill zone, but what if you jetpack beyond it, or far enough to locate and kill an elite... Like a speed run... Just enough time to find and kill...

  • 04.21.2011 11:26 PM PDT

Frank O'Connor said he doesn't think the Halo series needs to be taken in a radical new direction... it just needs to go "deeper"

"Ultimately the core game mechanic and strength of the universe doesn't need to be changed, it just needs to be taken deeper. We want to make Halo games - we don't want to make Call of Duty or Ridge Racer. We want to make Halo games because we understand what's special about Halo."

There is a BOB in the Lone Wolf mission, impossible to get in legenadary because it only comes when the Sword Generals appear.

I've seen it in EASO (easy all skull on), but couldn't kill it because some stupid barrels exploded next to me and I died.

I'm not sure if you get a medal for killing it, but someone could try and find out.

  • 04.21.2011 11:27 PM PDT
Subject: Regarding BOBS. (Read Whole Post)

Rain, and Jazz.
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Posted by: Team Classic
There is a BOB in the Lone Wolf mission, impossible to get in legenadary because it only comes when the Sword Generals appear.

I've seen it in EASO (easy all skull on), but couldn't kill it because some stupid barrels exploded next to me and I died.

I'm not sure if you get a medal for killing it, but someone could try and find out.


Interesting, although mabie it comes in legendary in a diffrent area?

[Edited on 04.22.2011 12:00 AM PDT]

  • 04.21.2011 11:50 PM PDT

Proud owner of a Bearded Dragon: Lizzie

I have an idea what if this isn't localized to just halo reach what if you have to do something in another bungie game like i don't know maybe Combat Evolved or Marathon or Oni Or even Myth or halo 2 and/or halo 3 or maybe even call of duty? just making a reading suggestion

  • 04.22.2011 1:54 AM PDT


Posted by: Master Aizakku
I have an idea what if this isn't localized to just halo reach what if you have to do something in another bungie game like i don't know maybe Combat Evolved or Marathon or Oni Or even Myth or halo 2 and/or halo 3 or maybe even call of duty? just making a reading suggestion


With the exception of Halo 3 (and the Marathon 2: Durandal port available on XBLA), Bungie has no way of tracking our activites on any of their other games.

Also, the guy with the point about the pelican egg removing the boundaries may be on to something, except that for speed reasons, the buildings out there are not solid, making it impossible for a BoB to stand on them.

Can anyone confirm this thing someone mentioned about the hologram spamming guy getting the helmet? That sounds spurious at best.

  • 04.22.2011 2:43 AM PDT

http://sigs.i7m.net/glass/JetAT519.png

ok so i spent the last hour and a half on N.A. and here is what i have.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 34&player=JetAT519

^ This is a vid of what looks like a door i found in a burning building. (currently rendering)

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 17&player=JetAT519

^ A pic of said door.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 21&player=JetAT519

^ However if you pause theater while the lightning is flashing EVERYTHING is lit up no matter where u may be. luckily i locked myself in that room and stopped it when there was light. i could see right through the door into the room beyond. Nothing in it, but perhaps something spawns in there or something later? I dont really know, but need to check it out.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 04&player=JetAT519

^ I noticed that this light/picture on the side of a building is different from the others. kinda looks like the area where those three buildings r with the one in the middle to me at least. Maybe theres a secret there? Also the middle building in the center of the three has a room with a door but when u stand on top of the room the door doesnt open like other ones do.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 15&player=JetAT519

^Doesnt quite fit the bill, but had i seen the smaller pic while i was playing i woulda tried to find the angle to show it better.

I hope all of those links work.

So thats basically everything that I found out. that and the pelicans like to hover over buildings for some reason. I decided to ride one but just took me to boundary where i fell off. Im sure there is a Bob somewhere though. Just gotta find where.

  • 04.22.2011 2:46 AM PDT

Frank O'Connor said he doesn't think the Halo series needs to be taken in a radical new direction... it just needs to go "deeper"

"Ultimately the core game mechanic and strength of the universe doesn't need to be changed, it just needs to be taken deeper. We want to make Halo games - we don't want to make Call of Duty or Ridge Racer. We want to make Halo games because we understand what's special about Halo."

Posted by: Arbiter 739

Posted by: Team Classic
There is a BOB in the Lone Wolf mission, impossible to get in legenadary because it only comes when the Sword Generals appear.

I've seen it in EASO (easy all skull on), but couldn't kill it because some stupid barrels exploded next to me and I died.

I'm not sure if you get a medal for killing it, but someone could try and find out.


Interesting, although mabie it comes in legendary in a diffrent area?

I believe it comes in all the dificulties (since it was at easy when I first saw it), as soon as it sees you it rushes you with his sword.

I still wonder if you can get a medal for killing it.

  • 04.22.2011 2:51 AM PDT

Register at your local Vault Tec office today! The world might not be there tomorrow...

The Banshee BOB's have to be it, why else would Bungie make a challenge to kill the BOB on that New Alexandria if they weren't indirectly showing you that there is no bipedal BOB on the mission? The same goes for Exodus.

Now, about Exodus...
That particular BOB spawns in three different locations.
Location 1:
As you cross the bridge where the Focus Rifle Jackals are shooting you, he will speed through the skies above you in a Banshee.

Location 2: (my least favorite)
As you take off in your Falcon, after destroying the Shades, he will spawn to the left of your Falcon and weave under and around your Falcon. Your only choice is to gun him down via the Falcon turret every chance you get. Not always easy...

Location 3: On the Beach Head area when you approach the bridge with the Plasma Launcher Brute, the Banshee will speed by overhead. Luckily, rockets are at hand and you should be prepared by keeping it in your back pocket.

Also, I am currently attempting to play each mission on Legendary without dying AND killing the BOB's. I will report back if there is any success. P.S. Lone Wolf is a mother... I keep trying the hardest one first and boy is it making me pay.

Things I have discovered on Lone Wolf:

1. The BOB is NOT time sensitive.

2. The BOB only shows after you've killed enough Covenant... If you don't believe me, camp somewhere on Legendary (I recommend in the ceiling tiles of the main building without shooting at anyone, ignore the wraiths...) OR (run to the pipe stack and jump in the top pipe with the Drop Shield AA... killing Grunts is necessary)

3. The Wraith CAN BE HIJACKED. This may be the key... I'm currently playing cat and mouse with them to get them close enough to jack. I successfully jacked one, however, was unable to make it back in time. It is possible! I needed to snipe the canopy off first and DMR the Elite a bit before boarding and pummeling. WARNING: Killing the pilot via weapon will destroy the Wraith. FYI.

There's some good feedback for you. Enjoy.

[Edited on 04.22.2011 3:06 AM PDT]

  • 04.22.2011 2:56 AM PDT


Posted by: JetAT519
ok so i spent the last hour and a half on N.A. and here is what i have.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 34&player=JetAT519

^ This is a vid of what looks like a door i found in a burning building. (currently rendering)

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 17&player=JetAT519

^ A pic of said door.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 21&player=JetAT519

^ However if you pause theater while the lightning is flashing EVERYTHING is lit up no matter where u may be. luckily i locked myself in that room and stopped it when there was light. i could see right through the door into the room beyond. Nothing in it, but perhaps something spawns in there or something later? I dont really know, but need to check it out.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 04&player=JetAT519

^ I noticed that this light/picture on the side of a building is different from the others. kinda looks like the area where those three buildings r with the one in the middle to me at least. Maybe theres a secret there? Also the middle building in the center of the three has a room with a door but when u stand on top of the room the door doesnt open like other ones do.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 15&player=JetAT519

^Doesnt quite fit the bill, but had i seen the smaller pic while i was playing i woulda tried to find the angle to show it better.

I hope all of those links work.

So thats basically everything that I found out. that and the pelicans like to hover over buildings for some reason. I decided to ride one but just took me to boundary where i fell off. Im sure there is a Bob somewhere though. Just gotta find where.


That room exists to give Buck a place to go to so he can despawn at the end of his mission, there are several on the level.

Has anyone thought of checking out that building that collaspes early on? I've heard it doesn't collaspe till you look at it up close. (fly it to backwards with a friend to guide you maybe?)

  • 04.22.2011 5:09 AM PDT

http://sigs.i7m.net/glass/JetAT519.png

u cant say that every one of those rooms is a despawn for Buck there are to many of them. thats bull -blam- maybe a few of them but not all of them

  • 04.22.2011 10:07 AM PDT

is it possible to hijack the BOB banshees?
...Also, what does BOB stand for?

  • 04.22.2011 10:46 AM PDT

Rain, and Jazz.
Halo: Tactical

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Posted by: Duo Oratar

Posted by: JetAT519
ok so i spent the last hour and a half on N.A. and here is what i have.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 34&player=JetAT519

^ This is a vid of what looks like a door i found in a burning building. (currently rendering)

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 17&player=JetAT519

^ A pic of said door.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 21&player=JetAT519

^ However if you pause theater while the lightning is flashing EVERYTHING is lit up no matter where u may be. luckily i locked myself in that room and stopped it when there was light. i could see right through the door into the room beyond. Nothing in it, but perhaps something spawns in there or something later? I dont really know, but need to check it out.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 04&player=JetAT519

^ I noticed that this light/picture on the side of a building is different from the others. kinda looks like the area where those three buildings r with the one in the middle to me at least. Maybe theres a secret there? Also the middle building in the center of the three has a room with a door but when u stand on top of the room the door doesnt open like other ones do.

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Reach/FileDetails.aspx?fid=168285 15&player=JetAT519

^Doesnt quite fit the bill, but had i seen the smaller pic while i was playing i woulda tried to find the angle to show it better.

I hope all of those links work.

So thats basically everything that I found out. that and the pelicans like to hover over buildings for some reason. I decided to ride one but just took me to boundary where i fell off. Im sure there is a Bob somewhere though. Just gotta find where.


That room exists to give Buck a place to go to so he can despawn at the end of his mission, there are several on the level.

Has anyone thought of checking out that building that collaspes early on? I've heard it doesn't collaspe till you look at it up close. (fly it to backwards with a friend to guide you maybe?)


Hmm, well does anything happen in the same/other rooms after Buck Despawns? Not every room could be used for just that, even if they are that means that Buck could go to any of them... Possibly triggering something if he goes to the "right" one.

  • 04.22.2011 10:48 AM PDT

Rain, and Jazz.
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Posted by: a_train
is it possible to hijack the BOB banshees?
...Also, what does BOB stand for?


1. No, you can not hijack the BOB banshees.

2. I don't know, I don't think "BOB" stands for anything.

  • 04.22.2011 10:49 AM PDT

maybe skyjacking the BOB in the banshee, then would it not count as a BOB kill when it falls to its death, just a theory :D

  • 04.22.2011 11:03 AM PDT

I'm wondering if you have to activate every switch in legendary, then play exodus and new alexandria, I wonder if unseen bobs might spawn...

  • 04.22.2011 11:20 AM PDT

Rain, and Jazz.
Halo: Tactical

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I originaly made an account on 07.27.2007 but I wanted to link my GT and made this account. Don't forget your passwords!


Posted by: Dr D04K
I'm wondering if you have to activate every switch in legendary, then play exodus and new alexandria, I wonder if unseen bobs might spawn...


Well that is The Vidmaster Marathon. You also need to do LASLO and colect every data pad... Along with killing every possible BOB.

[Edited on 04.22.2011 11:41 AM PDT]

  • 04.22.2011 11:25 AM PDT

beastie

what if somebody accepts the marathon challenge wich is to complete every mission laso kill every bob in every mission accept no level but total carnage wich means kill everything and throw grenades where they are ment to be thrown and press every switch they find and to find every bit of information possible wich is find all data pads... somebody has to complete the vidmaster marathon challenge!!!

  • 04.22.2011 11:50 AM PDT

Seriously Oak, Ive been doing this -blam!- for 16 years, gimmie my Friggen starter Pokemon and dont call me till im the champion! ¬_¬

Posted by: a_train
is it possible to hijack the BOB banshees?
...Also, what does BOB stand for?


In case anyone hasnt mentioned it yet, BOB stands for "Born On Board" referencing to the human civilians in Marathon

  • 04.22.2011 1:04 PM PDT
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EOD till i die!
Or atleast until i unlock Gungnir...

Maybe you have to plasma pistol a BOB banshee for it to become board-able?

  • 04.22.2011 1:19 PM PDT