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"I can accept failure, everyone fails at something, but I can't accept not trying." - M. Jordan

I downloaded the H2 game play trailer to compare the graphics to the new H3 trailer that is out. I thought Halo 2 looked so good in that trailer, but it is nothing compared to the detail that the Chiefs armor has now.

I was thinking that if they are updating the cinematics that drastically, will the arms and guns from the first person view be more detailed too?

Bungie is certainly making this game with the best graphics I have ever scene. I'm just wondering do you guys think that the in game view will look that much better like the cinematics do?

  • 05.14.2006 5:01 PM PDT
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Basically - yes. Bungie said that was in game, and that they've shown some press people the ammo counter decreasing from a reflection in the chiefs visor. I think it'll look more detailed and sharper.

  • 05.14.2006 5:08 PM PDT
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tbz is right. That was a real-time render. That means what you saw in the teaser is how it will look in-game.

  • 05.14.2006 5:10 PM PDT
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I don't think so Bungie said that the trailer was made to have minimum impact on the production of the game. So that tells me that the graphics IN THE ACTUAL GAME are going to be even better and more detailed.

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  • 05.14.2006 5:14 PM PDT
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Minimum impact means minimum impact on the story. They have stated that it is a real time render. FAQ it up.

  • 05.14.2006 5:15 PM PDT
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and they still have polishing up to do...

  • 05.14.2006 5:22 PM PDT
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But what i was trying to say and didn't has something to do with this. Taken from the update.
What is your personal favorite feature (graphics or otherwise) in Halo 3 so far?

And for Mister Chief this week: can we see mister chief with HDR lighting? :)


Personally I am fond of the draw distance and the detail PRT lighting on the Chief. But then I'm party to some GRAPHICAL FEATURES THAT YOU HAVEN'T SEEN YET, that sort of blow that stuff away.

So this leads me to believe that what is actual going to be in the game (graphicly) is better than what is in the trailer.

  • 05.14.2006 5:23 PM PDT
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Touche Hellfire, touche. That would be truly amazing to improve upon those already spectacular graphics.

  • 05.14.2006 5:28 PM PDT
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I know and they have a year or more to improve them as well which cement my thoughts on better graphics.

  • 05.14.2006 5:29 PM PDT
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yeah...
well said hellfire...

  • 05.14.2006 5:32 PM PDT
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the crazy thing is, its probably going to get even better before the game acually releases !

  • 05.14.2006 5:39 PM PDT