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Subject: An Epiphany: Bungie has done something great

Regardless of the future of the Halo franchise, Bungie has created an enduring universe that links generations to one another and gives them something to relate to. That's saying something, considering the only other instance I can think of this happening in video games is Pokemon.

I started playing Halo back in 2003, I was 12 at the time. I got Halo 2 in 2004 and made this account in 2005. Fast forward to the present and I'm teaching a typing class at an afternoon enrichment program that my church runs for a public middle school/highschool.

This particular typing class is composed entirely of 7th graders and today was show and tell. The students were asked to bring in something of value and importance to them. They brought in various things here and there, but asked me what I brought. I had opted to bring in my Halo: Reach Legendary Statue of Noble Team.

I didn't expect the enthusiastic response I got from the boys, who were so pumped up that their teacher had the same interest in Halo that they did. It's one of those things that breaks down walls between teacher and students and allows the students to open up and be themselves, instead of being ashamed of their interests and hobbies.

I just wanted to share this with all of you and give my thanks to Bungie for creating an enduring, lovable universe that can transcend generational gaps and give disparate age groups a common interest.

[Edited on 08.03.2011 2:42 PM PDT]

  • 08.03.2011 2:38 PM PDT

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Great story, I'm glad there's still mature people like you that still visit the community forum.

  • 08.03.2011 2:40 PM PDT


Posted by: Kr1egerdude
Great story, I'm glad there's still mature people like you that still visit the community forum.


^ This.

  • 08.03.2011 2:41 PM PDT

"The Elites(bungie) have failed to protect the Prophets(halo), and in doing so, have put all our lives at risk. Let no warrior(gamers) forget his oath, 'Thou, in faith, shall keep us safe, whilst we find the Path."
"With my blessing, the Brutes(343) now lead our fleets(halo games)! They ask for your allegiance, and you(halo and bungie fans) shall give it."~ the changing of the guard (halo developers)

wow it was realy good . i can haz hi-five?

[Edited on 08.03.2011 2:44 PM PDT]

  • 08.03.2011 2:43 PM PDT
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Posted by: Hysterical Joker
Regardless of the future of the Halo franchise, Bungie has created an enduring universe that links generations to one another and gives them something to relate to.

100% Agreed.

  • 08.03.2011 2:44 PM PDT

Great DAY

Yea that's really nice, good read man.

  • 08.03.2011 2:44 PM PDT

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I hope i share those same experiences as i grow up. Its funny how im only 17 and can look back at younger kids getting into it just like me. Bungie really has created something that will endure for a very long time.

  • 08.03.2011 2:45 PM PDT

Posted by: Commander GX
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Halo is a miracle and masterpiece in every way.

  • 08.03.2011 2:46 PM PDT

You're right, if you milk something for long enough more than one generation will know about.

Posted by: M94 Mushroom Man
Halo is a miracle and masterpiece in every way.


I'm not sure if you're serious.

[Edited on 08.03.2011 2:48 PM PDT]

  • 08.03.2011 2:48 PM PDT


Posted by: HappyMeals
You're right, if you milk something for long enough more than one generation will know about.

Posted by: M94 Mushroom Man
Halo is a miracle and masterpiece in every way.


I'm not sure if you're serious.

You're entitled to your own opinions about the direction and quality of the Halo franchise; I certainly have my own. That's not the point of what I was talking about, however.

These kids are too embarrassed to talk about their hobbies and interests with "adults" because they're uninterested and "only kids" like, say, videogames. So they don't act like themselves. Seeing their teacher have the same enthusiasm as themselves for something considered to be "for kids" breaks down their walls and opens them up to meaningfully interact with me, and with other adults. So I give Bungie kudos, if for nothing else, for giving me a means to reach my students and get them to stop being ashamed of their interests.

  • 08.03.2011 2:51 PM PDT

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Halo seems to be this generations Star Wars.

  • 08.03.2011 2:53 PM PDT

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Bungie has achieved something many other game developers haven't done yet, and probably never will. Why am I lingering in these forums after 2 years? I feel at home here. This website is the origin of my late childhood, my inspiration to be a game developer, and my future. I owe it to Bungie, too.

  • 08.03.2011 2:56 PM PDT

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Definitely!

Great story, and it just makes me that much more excited for whats to come ^_^

  • 08.03.2011 2:56 PM PDT

Per Audacia Ad Astra

Posted by: HALO3syourdaddy
Definitely!

Great story, and it just makes me that much more excited for whats to come ^_^


A whole new universe is/will being/be created! It's very exciting!

  • 08.03.2011 2:57 PM PDT

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Well put, I agree completely.

  • 08.03.2011 3:02 PM PDT


Posted by: Bungie Sam
Posted by: HALO3syourdaddy
Definitely!

Great story, and it just makes me that much more excited for whats to come ^_^


A whole new universe is/will being/be created! It's very exciting!

It's true, we may be looking at the "next" Halo universe. Something that can captivate the attention of a new generation and extend into the next.

  • 08.03.2011 3:08 PM PDT
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Great story, thanks for sharing. It definitely shows what makes the Halo series great.

  • 08.03.2011 3:30 PM PDT