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Subject: Halo 3 trailer inconsistencies ?!?
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Firstly I was (and could still be, albeit a bit apprehensively now) looking forward to Halo 3, until I saw the trailer. I must say it disappointed me. It looked great when I first watched it but there were some issues that I thought it raised that were incongruous with the Halo universe that Bungie so expertly created. Lets have a look at some of these;
1. A very large, expensive covenant (more advanced race) ship is flown so close to a cliff as to risk crashing into it. What is that about? Did they get a grunt to drive it and turn all computer safeties off?!?!?!?
2. MC walks through a dust cloud and is obviuosly battle scarred and then gleams as if he himself is the sun?!?
3. MC's armour is shot up. Whats wrong with this you ask? It is only on his chest and mainly behind the side holding his gun that would've provided some protection. What has happened? is the new military practise to run around with your arms in the air shouting "Aim for the Chest"
4. MC's damage looks like projectile damage. The covenant use primarily energy weapons, except for the needler which explodes. Where are the burn marks? Has he suddenly taken to practicing on himself?

Okay I am going to stop now because anything else is unhelpful. Bungie have created an awesome product but the trailer seems to smack of showmanship without substance and it lacks the immersiveness of Halo CE because it has these inconsistencies that disallow the viewer to relate. Bungie still has time to make this the most incredible game ever, they just need to avoid doing a Star Wars and focusing on making it look pretty while missing the things which can make it great. The little details, the wit, the grit, the hope, the adrenaline.

I believe Bungie can make it great, Go Bungie. The reason I write is because you have done so well previously, if you had sucked I probably wouldn't have bothered, but then I doubt the game would have been a best seller. Bring on a great Halo 3.

  • 05.26.2006 4:13 PM PDT
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There is a perfectly good explanation for all your rants.

[Edited on 5/26/2006]

  • 05.26.2006 4:15 PM PDT
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1. They are experienced drivers.
2. So, if he has battle cars hes not supposed to go out anywhere? This isn't a beauty pagent.
3. He doesn't alyways hold his gun to hs chest, it's not glued there.
4. Maybe it was from a fall or rocks got kicked up from the plasma, who cares?
5. You're a -blam!-.

  • 05.26.2006 4:36 PM PDT
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Posted by: OdinVII
5. You're a -blam!-.


Well said.

  • 05.26.2006 4:45 PM PDT
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Posted by: i r spartan
Posted by: OdinVII
5. You're a -blam!-.


Well said.


No, not well said at all.

I wish a lot of you people would stop acting like little fanboys the minute somebody says something remotely negative about Halo.

Why get so offended when somebody's opinion doesn't match yours perfectly? He wasn't cursing Bungie for making the trailer, he saw a few things that didn't seem right to him. Give the guy a break.

One reason why I don't like posting here is because so much of you have to act this way to others. Grow up, please.

[Edited on 5/26/2006]

  • 05.26.2006 4:55 PM PDT
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I am...whimsical today.

hmm, i posted erlier, but it didnt come up for some reason, so here are mine thoughts again (but condensed)

1. It didnt crash, they were ok

2. Its the sun un the middle of Africa, its reflecting

3. Attackers on the right side can get in more shots than those up front

4. He's fought the Flood, who use Projectiles. The armor may also have been battle tested with live rounds.

  • 05.26.2006 5:01 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sgt_Sludge
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Posted by: OdinVII
5. You're a -blam!-.


Well said.


No, not well said at all.

I wish a lot of you people would stop acting like little fanboys the minute somebody says something remotely negative about Halo.

Why get so offended when somebody's opinion doesn't match yours perfectly? He wasn't cursing Bungie for making the trailer, he saw a few things that didn't seem right to him. Give the guy a break.

One reason why I don't like posting here is because so much of you have to act this way to others. Grow up, please.


finally a mature person on bungie net.

  • 05.26.2006 5:07 PM PDT
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Im no fanboy, but this is kinda dumb.

1. So? The ships are high tech, they can fly way better than any UNSC vessel. And look, one is in the crater even closer to ground. Is that exploding?

2. The sun is bright. MC is in the sun. MC's suit is made of shiny metal (shiny!)

3. He doesn't always have his gun on his chest. He had it during the scene there, but he didn't JUST get hit as the scene went on.

4. It could have been damage left over from the Flood battles on the High Charity. It may have been from events before that scene we havent seen. A hunter could have smacked him there and scraped it just so where it look hit twice. It could be anything.

Now exercise your brain, its a proven fact the unused brains lose blood flow. Your smart, just like everyone is, only need more exercise. *places head on treadmil*

  • 05.26.2006 5:14 PM PDT
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Posted by: Sgt_Sludge
Posted by: i r spartan
Posted by: OdinVII
5. You're a -blam!-.


Well said.


One reason why I don't like posting here is because so much of you have to act this way to others. Grow up, please.


If you don't like posting then, don't post. It's really not that hard.

  • 05.26.2006 5:15 PM PDT
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Posted by: Guscon
hmm, i posted erlier, but it didnt come up for some reason, so here are mine thoughts again (but condensed)

1. It didnt crash, they were ok

2. Its the sun un the middle of Africa, its reflecting

3. Attackers on the right side can get in more shots than those up front

4. He's fought the Flood, who use Projectiles. The armor may also have been battle tested with live rounds.


i think this explains it pretty well

  • 05.26.2006 5:16 PM PDT