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Here is the post that got all the Halo and Marathon fans choosing sides.
Posted by: Agent91290
Why the heck does ForceMorph hate Halo so much? Does anyone know? Because Halo is such a great game, the best one out right now. I can understand if you guys say that Marathon had a better story, or was better for the time, but how can you first of all say that Halo is a bad game, and then say that Marathon is just better, I don't know.
I seriously doubt that trying to answer the original question will even temporarily put the issue to rest, but I've been trying to help bridge the gap between Marathon and Halo, so why not try once more.
I am sure there are Marathon fans who dislike Halo. Moreover, I know that there are Marathon fans who hate Microsoft. These Marathon fans have been around for a long time and, with the release of Halo, have experienced something new in the Bungie community.
All of Bungie's games are classics, however none have ever been as popular and widespread as Halo. This popularity has brought with it a legion of Halo fans who care little for the history of Bungie itself. I am not saying that ALL Halo fans are driveling idiots. However, when looking at New Mombassa and the Halo 2 topics incorrectly posted in the Underground, it becomes apparent that there are many Halo "fans" with big mouths and few brains.
These psuedo-fans often place the Marathon fans in a defensive position by not trying to understand what makes Marathon great (and in actuality, what makes all Bungie games great, Halo included) because they cannot get past silly things like differences in graphics. There are many Marathon fans, myself included, who have wanted to strangle some random forum-goer who refuses to try Marathon, but is convinced that it is a boring, out-dated, irrelevant game and then goes on to say how much Halo rules.
Also, most Marathon fans have played other Bungie games, whether it be Myth, Oni or Halo. I don't think the same can be said for most Halo fans. I think what most Marathon fans would like to see is a Halo fan with a greater appreciation of Bungie in general and a lesser appreciation of just Halo.
In defense of the Halo fans, Halo does have a great story. Let us not forget that despite its extreme popularity, it was still made by Bungie. This means that nothing happens without a purpose and that there is still much of the Halo universe which has yet to be revealed. It seems to me that many of the Marathon fans are put off by the Halo pseudo-fans, and in response, come off as being a little too defensive when someone who is actually interested in the Halo story sticks his head above the trenches.
So which is better, Marathon or Halo? In the end it comes down to a matter of opinion, but I am more liable to listen to someone who knows a great deal about both games. In my opinion, Marathon is better now and will be better when the Halo series is completed. That doesn't stop me from playing Halo every weekend and posting frequently in the Library.
I hope I don't sound too much like a pacifist ("That's real classy Tucker") here, but I'd rather try to help the old guard and the new fans get along together than argue over whose game is better.