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Subject: We won't ever forget where Halo came from. Cheers to Bungie.
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Just a quick (well, long) note to show my support for Bungie.

They gave us Halo, and along with it came ten years of awesome fun. Halo games will never be the same ever again - I mean, sure, they'll be fun as usual - but you just can't add that "Bungie" touch to the game if you're not... well, Bungie.

When I first joined Bungie.net nine years ago, it was shortly after I had beaten the Halo 1 Campaign on Legendary. I had completed the game and needed more Halo action and knew that somewhere on the internet (as ancient as it was back then) I would be able to watch for news. For months, years even, I scoured Bungie.net and watched the Weekly Updates with bated breath. I searched every last corner of ilovebees.com looking for anything to shed some light(those who have been around since the pre-Halo 2 era will understand that one).

And then when Bungie finally officially announced Halo 2 it was one of the biggest announcements in history. It was exciting. I remember waiting outside EB Games at 6pm on November 8th, 2004 and was second in line to get my Limited Edition copy. At 12am on November 9th, 2004 Halo 2 finally released.

And after that came many more years of Halo awesomeness, Halo 3, ODST, Reach... every Bungie announcement was more and more awesome. Even map pack announcements were just as exciting.. I remember waiting up until 5am EST to download them as that's usually when they would be released. Every game got better, keeping elements from prior games and adding new awesome stuff. And, as always, Bungie was full of jokes, fun, and surprises for the community... whether it be Johnson hugging the Elite at the end of Halo 1, or the Jerk Store Grunt at the end of Halo 3. There was always something awesome.

Being devoted to the community is important but can be difficult to manage. Bungie has never failed at keeping the community engaged and excited, and we remain loyal to Bungie.

It takes a unique kind of developer to keep fans engaged and to keep playing your games over and over again. There's not a single Halo Campaign that I don't have memorized step for step because over the years I've played them all countless time.

Bungie has a certain touch they add to games, and it won't ever be the same without them.

So here's to Bungie, the creators of Master Chief, the creators of Cortona, the creators of the Covenant.

Here's to Bungie. The Team that is the one true creator of Halo.

I can't wait to see what they've got in store for us in the future. And so begins the pre-Halo 2 era of watching Bungie.net as close as ever for any sign of news, sarcastic but serious comments from staff that may hint towards a future project or announcement. This is going to be good.

Cheers

[Edited on 06.12.2011 12:46 AM PDT]

  • 06.12.2011 12:42 AM PDT

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  • 06.12.2011 12:45 AM PDT
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Posted by: mojeda101
Me: "Quick Note...Ok..."

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  • 06.12.2011 12:46 AM PDT

Agreed. I am relatively new to Halo, having first experienced CE in about 2005 at a friends house, then a couple of years later playing Halo 3 and being instantly hooked. It's basically the only franchise I play!

  • 06.12.2011 12:52 AM PDT
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Indeed, I honestly don't trust the Halo title to any other developer. I mean look at Halo Wars, It was OK but just OK, bland and forgettable. I personally think Halo deserves better than that, I would rather Reach be the last Halo than a slew of mediocre Halos to follow. On a brighter note I'm really excited for Bungie's next game.

[Edited on 06.12.2011 3:53 AM PDT]

  • 06.12.2011 3:52 AM PDT

In memory of those fallen in the defense of Earth and her colonies.

March 3, 2553

Before Reach - Cheers Bungie.

After Reach - Im glad you've stopped with Halo.

  • 06.12.2011 4:16 AM PDT

In memory of those fallen in the defense of Earth and her colonies.

March 3, 2553


Posted by: HOBO EXPLOSION
Indeed, I honestly don't trust the Halo title to any other developer. I mean look at Halo Wars, It was OK but just OK, bland and forgettable. I personally think Halo deserves better than that, I would rather Reach be the last Halo than a slew of mediocre Halos to follow. On a brighter note I'm really excited for Bungie's next game.


You do realise that 343i and other companies alike making Halo have MANY original Bungie employees in them?

I dont think half of you realise that many people left Bungie after Reach (I wonder why......) and are working for MS studios on Halo. Frankie is a good example.

You do realise it is basically Bungie making the next Halo just with a different name.

Its in good hands, if any of you watched E3 videos you will know that Frankie is trying to introduce a more classic experience not to mention he has already stated that Halo 4 is made from the pre-existing canon and the trailer contains a few spoilers of these. (Dyson sphere? Shield world.....etc)

343i IS Bungie!!!! Halo is in very good hands i mean look what the current Bungie is doing, a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y nothing to fix their game. Frankie has already hinted at changes to gameplay.

  • 06.12.2011 4:26 AM PDT

I laugh at your pitifall attempts to defeat me!

I'll never forget, however this is the right time for new beginnings. Reach was not bad, but disappointing, and I would not have liked to see the franchise end on that note. I'm positive about what 343 will bring to the table, mostly by just listening to what they have to say. They understand the universe, what makes it great; and they are passionate.

  • 06.12.2011 4:38 AM PDT

More than anything I'll miss Marty's soundtracks.

They are the one thing that will be completely impossible to imitate.

  • 06.12.2011 4:56 AM PDT

In memory of those fallen in the defense of Earth and her colonies.

March 3, 2553


Posted by: Wazooty
More than anything I'll miss Marty's soundtracks.

They are the one thing that will be completely impossible to imitate.


I love Marties music and all, but the beta music was alot better than the full game. It sounded dark and grity and had some military essence behind it. It made you feel like you were going to be fighting a losing battle.

Full game music is too cheerful and doesnt reflect the real canon. To be honest, you feel like you are winning every step of the way, which you obviously arent.

  • 06.12.2011 5:02 AM PDT
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Here's to bungie. While reach was a disappointment, things are gonna be different without bungie's team. Without the artists, and marty and his team in the next halo games, things are gonna look a lot different. It's only them that can truly recreate the halo feeling we've always known.

  • 06.12.2011 5:18 AM PDT
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Posted by: HOBO EXPLOSION
Indeed, I honestly don't trust the Halo title to any other developer. I mean look at Halo Wars, It was OK but just OK, bland and forgettable. I personally think Halo deserves better than that, I would rather Reach be the last Halo than a slew of mediocre Halos to follow. On a brighter note I'm really excited for Bungie's next game.


You do realise that 343i and other companies alike making Halo have MANY original Bungie employees in them?

I dont think half of you realise that many people left Bungie after Reach (I wonder why......) and are working for MS studios on Halo. Frankie is a good example.

You do realise it is basically Bungie making the next Halo just with a different name.

Its in good hands, if any of you watched E3 videos you will know that Frankie is trying to introduce a more classic experience not to mention he has already stated that Halo 4 is made from the pre-existing canon and the trailer contains a few spoilers of these. (Dyson sphere? Shield world.....etc)

343i IS Bungie!!!! Halo is in very good hands i mean look what the current Bungie is doing, a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y nothing to fix their game. Frankie has already hinted at changes to gameplay.


Funny.. I argued this when people told me that Halo 4 would have nothing to do with the canon since it was a different company.. yet no one agreed.. -.-

  • 06.12.2011 5:21 AM PDT
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Posted by: cameo_cream

Posted by: HOBO EXPLOSION
Indeed, I honestly don't trust the Halo title to any other developer. I mean look at Halo Wars, It was OK but just OK, bland and forgettable. I personally think Halo deserves better than that, I would rather Reach be the last Halo than a slew of mediocre Halos to follow. On a brighter note I'm really excited for Bungie's next game.


You do realise that 343i and other companies alike making Halo have MANY original Bungie employees in them?

I dont think half of you realise that many people left Bungie after Reach (I wonder why......) and are working for MS studios on Halo. Frankie is a good example.

You do realise it is basically Bungie making the next Halo just with a different name.

Its in good hands, if any of you watched E3 videos you will know that Frankie is trying to introduce a more classic experience not to mention he has already stated that Halo 4 is made from the pre-existing canon and the trailer contains a few spoilers of these. (Dyson sphere? Shield world.....etc)

343i IS Bungie!!!! Halo is in very good hands i mean look what the current Bungie is doing, a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y nothing to fix their game. Frankie has already hinted at changes to gameplay.


Funny.. I argued this when people told me that Halo 4 would have nothing to do with the canon since it was a different company.. yet no one agreed.. -.-

it will take place in the same universe as halo, which means same canon. they can't just make another canon just like that, unless it's some sort of reboot but everyone will be hating them for it.

  • 06.12.2011 5:23 AM PDT

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Posted by: cameo_cream
Before Reach - Cheers Bungie.

After Reach - Im glad you've stopped with Halo.

  • 06.12.2011 6:31 AM PDT

If you can read this, that means I'm not a Shaolin monk...

yet.


Posted by: HOBO EXPLOSION
Indeed, I honestly don't trust the Halo title to any other developer. I mean look at Halo Wars, It was OK but just OK, bland and forgettable. I personally think Halo deserves better than that, I would rather Reach be the last Halo than a slew of mediocre Halos to follow. On a brighter note I'm really excited for Bungie's next game.

Halo Wars is far better than Reach. It respected the fans and the Halo universe, unlike Reach.

  • 06.12.2011 6:44 AM PDT
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I do know that 343i was founded by and is lead by Frank O'Connor and that several Bungie employees have since been hired there. However, somebody said they went after Reach was launched which was incorrect - many have been over at 343i for several years now. And it is definitely not the majority of 343i staff, but yes - I do know that there are several.

I just can't seem to count on it without Jason Jones and crew watching over it. It just won't be the same without seeing the Bungie splash screen while the game is loading up.

I know that the story will be good - I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that 343i will give us a great story to follow. They know their stuff when it comes to that because like you've all said - many of them came from Bungie and many have written in the Halo universe for years.

However, it was Bungie that kept us entertained for 10 years. It was Bungie that gave us this all in the first place. They are the only worthy studio of developing a Halo title in my opinion.

Anyways, say what you will, but it will be different to me and those who've been here for the past ten years.

PS - what is with this ridiculous mandate that 343i has made to eliminate PURPLE from the games? Seems ridiculous to me as that's been a key part of Halo for years....

  • 06.12.2011 9:23 AM PDT
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Posted by: TheGreenAlloy
Halo Wars is far better than Reach. It respected the fans and the Halo universe, unlike Reach.


I highly disagree. But people will have countless opinions on this as we all know.

I think that with every (Bungie) Halo game, they got better every time. Including Reach. Maybe people didn't like that it as a prequel, I dunno, but I thought it was great. As far as I'm concerned Halo Wars should never have been made.

And Bungie created the Halo universe so I don't know how they could 'disrespect' it like you say they did. Who cares what some guy wrote in a book? They wrote the game about the story THEY created.

  • 06.12.2011 9:26 AM PDT

I laugh at your pitifall attempts to defeat me!

I wouldn't say they got better every time (doesn't have to mean they got worse, though), and they definitely missed a trick with Reach. I'm actually playing Wars now, and I'm enjoying it.

[Edited on 06.12.2011 9:36 AM PDT]

  • 06.12.2011 9:36 AM PDT

If you didn't Play Halo: CE or Halo 2 MP, your opinion about Halo means nada.

CE + H2 >>>>>>>>>>>>>> H3+Reach+H4

I used to thnk the same, but then the 360 came and the lackluster Halo titles along with it

  • 06.12.2011 9:39 AM PDT

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Posted by: TheGreenAlloy
Halo Wars is far better than Reach. It respected the fans and the Halo universe, unlike Reach.


I highly disagree. But people will have countless opinions on this as we all know.

I think that with every (Bungie) Halo game, they got better every time. Including Reach. Maybe people didn't like that it as a prequel, I dunno, but I thought it was great. As far as I'm concerned Halo Wars should never have been made.

And Bungie created the Halo universe so I don't know how they could 'disrespect' it like you say they did. Who cares what some guy wrote in a book? They wrote the game about the story THEY created.

Halo wars is super fun and I love it.

It's like if Bungie made a cupcake, then a small cake, then a medium cake, then a small cake, then a bigger sized cake, but that bigger sized cake, they spit on it.

  • 06.12.2011 9:43 AM PDT

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Posted by: AH4L
Who cares what some guy wrote in a book?


You were doing ok until this...

  • 06.12.2011 9:44 AM PDT

If you can read this, that means I'm not a Shaolin monk...

yet.


Posted by: AH4L

Posted by: TheGreenAlloy
Halo Wars is far better than Reach. It respected the fans and the Halo universe, unlike Reach.


I highly disagree. But people will have countless opinions on this as we all know.

I think that with every (Bungie) Halo game, they got better every time. Including Reach. Maybe people didn't like that it as a prequel, I dunno, but I thought it was great. As far as I'm concerned Halo Wars should never have been made.

And Bungie created the Halo universe so I don't know how they could 'disrespect' it like you say they did. Who cares what some guy wrote in a book? They wrote the game about the story THEY created.

I think they stepped too far away from what Halo really is in Reach. At least Wars kept the style.

  • 06.12.2011 11:56 AM PDT

"I'm sorry man, I don't even know why I got in on this side... SHOTGUN!!!"

You do realise that 343i and other companies alike making Halo have MANY original Bungie employees in them?

I dont think half of you realise that many people left Bungie after Reach (I wonder why......) and are working for MS studios on Halo. Frankie is a good example.

You do realise it is basically Bungie making the next Halo just with a different name.

Its in good hands, if any of you watched E3 videos you will know that Frankie is trying to introduce a more classic experience not to mention he has already stated that Halo 4 is made from the pre-existing canon and the trailer contains a few spoilers of these. (Dyson sphere? Shield world.....etc)

343i IS Bungie!!!! Halo is in very good hands i mean look what the current Bungie is doing, a-b-s-o-l-u-t-e-l-y nothing to fix their game. Frankie has already hinted at changes to gameplay.

  • 06.12.2011 1:11 PM PDT