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Subject: Is there any way to get Foundation still?

Hey guys, I've had Halo 2 since the beginning and loved it. I sold my Xbox 360 a while back and thus, lost all of the map packs (since you can't re-download them thanks to the Live shutoff) and bought myself a new 360 Slim.

Now, back in the old days, Foundation had to be unlocked by completing the campaign once. So I did a legendary playthrough for old times sake which wasn't as much of a challenge as I remember but Foundation didn't unlock. I understand that a patch unlocked the map to everyone due to it being a bug with the game.

My question is, is there a way to get around this bug and get Foundation back in my list of MP maps? I'm not asking for the map packs (as much as I'd like to have them all back) but Foundation is already on the Halo 2 disc so it's a matter of trying to find a work around.

Any help would be appreciated, thankyou.

  • 01.14.2012 12:00 PM PDT
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I think you have to get to the banshee part of the last level and do a series of maneuvers... At least that's how I remember it... Can't remember exactly... Ought to find a way how on YouTube.

  • 01.14.2012 12:20 PM PDT


Posted by: Dr Syx
I think you have to get to the banshee part of the last level and do a series of maneuvers... At least that's how I remember it... Can't remember exactly... Ought to find a way how on YouTube.
Yeah, you have to do the flips in the Banshee when asked on GJ, even if you did Banshee flips on other levels. Normal or higher I believe.

  • 01.14.2012 12:55 PM PDT

Actually me and my brother found out that if you have an account as a pure blue elite, and a pure red spartan, and play on split screen together, the map will unlock.

  • 01.14.2012 1:33 PM PDT

The Halo 2 multiplayer map pack disc will unlock all except two of the downloadable maps. It will also give you a Halo 2 update, which should unlock Foundation.

  • 01.14.2012 1:37 PM PDT


Posted by: Mr M12LRV
The Halo 2 multiplayer map pack disc will unlock all except two of the downloadable maps. It will also give you a Halo 2 update, which should unlock Foundation.

Well, this too. Provided you can still find the map pack disc.

  • 01.14.2012 1:41 PM PDT

You can find it really easy on Amazon and Ebay.

  • 01.14.2012 2:01 PM PDT

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Posted by: Wilis_kid
Hey guys, I've had Halo 2 since the beginning and loved it. I sold my Xbox 360 a while back and thus, lost all of the map packs (since you can't re-download them thanks to the Live shutoff) and bought myself a new 360 Slim.

Now, back in the old days, Foundation had to be unlocked by completing the campaign once. So I did a legendary playthrough for old times sake which wasn't as much of a challenge as I remember but Foundation didn't unlock. I understand that a patch unlocked the map to everyone due to it being a bug with the game.

My question is, is there a way to get around this bug and get Foundation back in my list of MP maps? I'm not asking for the map packs (as much as I'd like to have them all back) but Foundation is already on the Halo 2 disc so it's a matter of trying to find a work around.

Any help would be appreciated, thankyou.


I wish I could of gotten the maps.

I player Halo WARS instead of playing Halo 2 back in febuary '10.

  • 01.14.2012 3:12 PM PDT
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If you have a modded console...

Edit:

It's already accessible in Halo 2 Vista. And holy -blam!-, I remember playing a Sandbox remake of this in H3 with my dad!!

[Edited on 01.14.2012 3:42 PM PST]

  • 01.14.2012 3:34 PM PDT


Posted by: Sliding Ghost
If you have a modded console...

Edit:

It's already accessible in Halo 2 Vista. And holy -blam!-, I remember playing a Sandbox remake of this in H3 with my dad!!

They have a Foundation remake in H3?

  • 01.14.2012 4:01 PM PDT


Posted by: Sliding Ghost
If you have a modded console...

Edit:

It's already accessible in Halo 2 Vista. And holy -blam!-, I remember playing a Sandbox remake of this in H3 with my dad!!

Yeah I got Halo 2 Vista xD but it would be nice to have unlocked Foundation again xD. It's odd that you're forced to DO A BARREL ROLL ;) just to get the map. I'll have to replay The Great Journey then.

I could pick up the map pack disc yes, I almost forgot about that, provided it's cheap. I've seen some games (MGS The Twin Snakes comes to mind) that though they're old, are worth well more than their initial price.

Anyways, thankyou for the replies. Off to the Great Journey to stop Mr Mohawk for the 1000th time from trying to activate Halo...when will he learn...

  • 01.14.2012 5:07 PM PDT
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Posted by: Wilis_kid

Yeah I got Halo 2 Vista xD but it would be nice to have unlocked Foundation again xD. It's odd that you're forced to DO A BARREL ROLL ;) just to get the map. I'll have to replay The Great Journey then.

I could pick up the map pack disc yes, I almost forgot about that, provided it's cheap. I've seen some games (MGS The Twin Snakes comes to mind) that though they're old, are worth well more than their initial price.
Does that mean you know H2 Vista modding? :D It's better than H3's IWHBYD skull.

It shouldn't be too expensive.

Btw, the website I linked to is where I go to get Xbox 360 demos when I don't have my hard drive.

Posted by: InvasionImminent
They have a Foundation remake in H3?
Yeah. I just relocated it. I never suspected that it was based on a human map. I had the impression that it was an ancient coliseum/arena type map.

There's also one that takes place in Sandbox's Crypt but I haven't played it before.

[Edited on 01.15.2012 12:00 AM PST]

  • 01.14.2012 11:58 PM PDT


Posted by: Sliding Ghost
Posted by: Wilis_kid

Yeah I got Halo 2 Vista xD but it would be nice to have unlocked Foundation again xD. It's odd that you're forced to DO A BARREL ROLL ;) just to get the map. I'll have to replay The Great Journey then.

I could pick up the map pack disc yes, I almost forgot about that, provided it's cheap. I've seen some games (MGS The Twin Snakes comes to mind) that though they're old, are worth well more than their initial price.
Does that mean you know H2 Vista modding? :D It's better than H3's IWHBYD skull.

It shouldn't be too expensive.

Btw, the website I linked to is where I go to get Xbox 360 demos when I don't have my hard drive.

Posted by: InvasionImminent
They have a Foundation remake in H3?
Yeah. I just relocated it. I never suspected that it was based on a human map. I had the impression that it was an ancient coliseum/arena type map.

There's also one that takes place in Sandbox's Crypt but I haven't played it before.

Yes I'm familiar with modding on both Halo 2's but H2V hates the kind of mods I like so I don't do it unfortunately.

  • 01.15.2012 2:44 AM PDT

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Posted by: InvasionImminent
Actually me and my brother found out that if you have an account as a pure blue elite, and a pure red spartan, and play on split screen together, the map will unlock.


That is... interesting, did anyone else know about this?

  • 01.16.2012 4:27 PM PDT


Posted by: Chief077

Posted by: InvasionImminent
Actually me and my brother found out that if you have an account as a pure blue elite, and a pure red spartan, and play on split screen together, the map will unlock.


That is... interesting, did anyone else know about this?

May try this...the banshee barrel rolls didn't work for me sadly. At this point i'm willing to try anything, may end up having to buy the darn map pack but ah well.

  • 01.16.2012 4:30 PM PDT
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Create a new profile and begin with The Great Journey on easy difficulty, by playing coop with a profile that has already completed the campaign. Have the new profile complete banshee rolls in all directions (left, right and loop-the-loop), when prompted. After completing the level the new profile should have Foundation unlocked. To unlock it on other profiles play a split screen game on Foundation with the profile that has Foundation unlocked.

  • 01.16.2012 4:55 PM PDT


Posted by: Tom T
Create a new profile and begin with The Great Journey on easy difficulty, by playing coop with a profile that has already completed the campaign. Have the new profile complete banshee rolls in all directions (left, right and loop-the-loop), when prompted. After completing the level the new profile should have Foundation unlocked. To unlock it on other profiles play a split screen game on Foundation with the profile that has Foundation unlocked.
Worked like a charm and the prompt did not come up. I did the Banshee rolls, finished and it's on the new profile.

Can't miss with that one.

  • 01.16.2012 6:10 PM PDT

Games I like:,
Half-Minute Hero
MBU
Portal
Halo 3 is the best Halo ever
Maps I like: Turf, Avalanche, Pylon, Sandbox, Breakpoint and many more.


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Posted by: Tom T
Create a new profile and begin with The Great Journey on easy difficulty, by playing coop with a profile that has already completed the campaign. Have the new profile complete banshee rolls in all directions (left, right and loop-the-loop), when prompted. After completing the level the new profile should have Foundation unlocked. To unlock it on other profiles play a split screen game on Foundation with the profile that has Foundation unlocked.
Worked like a charm and the prompt did not come up. I did the Banshee rolls, finished and it's on the new profile.

Can't miss with that one.


So when does it pormpt you to barrel roll?

  • 01.16.2012 6:45 PM PDT


Posted by: Multijirachi

Posted by: Grumpy1

Posted by: Tom T
Create a new profile and begin with The Great Journey on easy difficulty, by playing coop with a profile that has already completed the campaign. Have the new profile complete banshee rolls in all directions (left, right and loop-the-loop), when prompted. After completing the level the new profile should have Foundation unlocked. To unlock it on other profiles play a split screen game on Foundation with the profile that has Foundation unlocked.
Worked like a charm and the prompt did not come up. I did the Banshee rolls, finished and it's on the new profile.

Can't miss with that one.


So when does it pormpt you to barrel roll?
It never did prompt for me, even while flying the Banshee with the new profile. I just did the flips at the beach area where the Scarab stops and shoots a hole in the door. Then I killed Tartarus and looked and on the new profile Foundation was there for split screen.

The rest of my profiles do not have Foundation.

  • 01.16.2012 7:02 PM PDT


Posted by: Sliding Ghost
Yeah. I just relocated it. I never suspected that it was based on a human map. I had the impression that it was an ancient coliseum/arena type map.

There's also one that takes place in Sandbox's Crypt but I haven't played it before.

Downloading...

  • 01.17.2012 4:39 AM PDT