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Subject: Mixed views on the "free" recon.

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I recently heard that Recon is going to be giving to all players in Halo 3, which created a sense of "awesome!" and "...not awesome..." at the same time.

I'm sure some of you will not care about reading this, but I'll still post it anyway.

"AWESOME!" Argument

For the reason "awesome!", I feel as though 343 is not letting go of Halo 3's multiplayer, but rather reviving it.

By giving out Recon to all Halo 3 players, this invites the players to play Halo 3 online, boosting the live population and letting players experience a Halo that is different (and in my opinion better) than Reach's multiplayer.

Another reason is for the fact that Vidmaster's are incredibly hard to achieve since Halo 3's population has decreased. Sure, Vidmaster's were difficult at first back in 2009, but some of us (including me) were able to get them unlocked because our friends and other randoms on Live wanted them as well.

However, since [almost] everyone is on Reach, it is hard to find partners for completing Vidmaster achievements. It seemed to be a "at the time" event, where Vidmaster's were the focus of the Halo community.


"...not awesome..." Argument

For this reason, I believe that the free distribution of Recon is exploiting the once rare and envied armor that players strived to earn.

Obviously, Recon was only worn by Bungie employees and those who created machinimas, screen shots, forge maps, etc. that were recognized by Bungie for being awesome, incredible, bla bla bla.

Bungie was kind enough to release Recon armor by unlocking the Vidmaster achievements, so unlocking Recon was extremely satisfying and rewarding after all 7 Vidmasters were achieved. I personally remember completing the "ODST Firefight" Vidmaster and being extremely happy seeing Recon armor in my armory.

By giving Recon away for free, this creates a dull experience, and makes the treasure of Halo 3 just another set of armor. It's like giving away the Inheritor helmet to all players...you have to truly earn it to wear it.

If [and most likely when] everyone starts wearing Recon, it will become a pain and annoyance, just like Hayabusa. Everyone thinks it is cool and equips it, and over some [short] time it becomes useless, just like Justin Bieber. Bad joke is bad, I know.

Basically, unlocking Recon seems more satisfying that simply receiving it.


Overall Opinion / Conclusion

Despite the free recon, I support 343's decision, even though a part of my Halo 3 experience is whithering away from this action.

Mainly due to the [hopeful] result that Halo 3 will become more populated, I look forward to reliving the old glorious nights on Halo 3, whether it be campaign missions, custom games, or the wonderful, fun time on Xbox Live BTB or Slayer matches.

Only time will tell on how the free distribution of Recon will reveal its impact on the Halo community.

  • 03.26.2012 8:41 AM PDT

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Why do you people only think of yourselves? People who earned it in 2008 felt betrayed with the vidmaster recon. Honestly, the armor isn't that good anyway. It isn't a treasure, it doesn't make you better/worse at the game in anyway.


Oh and don't play BTB. It's a tryhard fest now (Along with Skirmish and Mythic at times.). Believe me, I'd know.



[Edited on 03.26.2012 8:56 AM PDT]

  • 03.26.2012 8:52 AM PDT


Posted by: My Name is Ryan
Why do you people only think of yourselves? People who earned it in 2008 felt betrayed with the vidmaster recon. Honestly, the armor isn't that good anyway. It isn't a treasure, it doesn't make you better/worse at the game in anyway.


Oh and don't play BTB. It's a tryhard fest now. Believe me, I'd know.

  • 03.26.2012 8:53 AM PDT

It was about earning the armor, not the armor itself. I don't care if it's available for free or not. I earned it and that's enough for me. Better to let everybody have it from now on than making it so NOBODY can ever get it again since Bnet won't work anymore.

  • 03.26.2012 9:29 AM PDT

Halo 2 > Halo 3 > Halo 3 ODST > Halo Reach > Halo CE

Based on campaigns.

I am one of those people who literally doesn't give two -blam!-s. Halo 3 matchmaking got boring a while ago, a new set of armour doesn't change anything

  • 03.26.2012 10:26 AM PDT
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  • 03.26.2012 12:46 PM PDT


Posted by: burritosenior
It was about earning the armor, not the armor itself. I don't care if it's available for free or not. I earned it and that's enough for me. Better to let everybody have it from now on than making it so NOBODY can ever get it again since Bnet won't work anymore.


100% agreed.

  • 03.26.2012 12:56 PM PDT

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Posted by: burritosenior
It was about earning the armor, not the armor itself. I don't care if it's available for free or not. I earned it and that's enough for me. Better to let everybody have it from now on than making it so NOBODY can ever get it again since Bnet won't work anymore.

Agreed, the servers shut down at the transition any ways, right?

  • 03.26.2012 1:05 PM PDT

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that was a good speech but i am against 343i giving out recon they should let players (true halo 3 gamers) unlock it legitimately then they will be more proud of themselves when they get it.

  • 03.26.2012 1:22 PM PDT


Posted by: Phoenix2640

Agreed, the servers shut down at the transition any ways, right?


Heck no.

If Halo: 3 was shutdown then Halo: Reach/4 will also be shutdown.

  • 03.26.2012 1:38 PM PDT


Posted by: duff b0y 1o1
that was a good speech but i am against 343i giving out recon they should let players (true halo 3 gamers) unlock it legitimately then they will be more proud of themselves when they get it.


True Halo: 3 players don't give a crap about armor. They just play and enjoy the game.

  • 03.26.2012 1:39 PM PDT

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well if you were a true halo player (not targeted against you) then you would like the armor that bungie employees wear,the armor that you get for getting all those 7 achievements

  • 03.26.2012 1:41 PM PDT


Posted by: duff b0y 1o1


Once again...

True Halo: 3 players don't give a crap about armor. They just play and enjoy the game.

  • 03.26.2012 1:44 PM PDT

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well you know some people have different opinions you can't really speak for everyone in this community.

  • 03.26.2012 1:52 PM PDT


Posted by: duff b0y 1o1
well you know some people have different opinions you can't really speak for everyone in this community.

  • 03.26.2012 2:01 PM PDT


Posted by: duff b0y 1o1
well you know some people have different opinions you can't really speak for everyone in this community.


I wasn't.

That was my opinion of what a true Halo: 3 fan is.



[Edited on 03.26.2012 2:03 PM PDT]

  • 03.26.2012 2:03 PM PDT

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Honestly I don't care, I guess it's nice that they're giving it to everyone, but I could see why those who earned it would be mad. I don't care about Halo 3 armor that much, and in my opinion Recon doesn't even look that cool, so meh. I'll probably wear it for a while and switch back. It's all about the gameplay for me.

  • 03.26.2012 2:34 PM PDT

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They should just give the 'Bungie Armor' and Recon because now since there's just no reason for them to keep it anymore, not to mention it would give a plus for bring their Community back and it will keep peace between this inconsistent argument.

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  • 03.26.2012 6:34 PM PDT

BUNGIE ARMOR !FLAMING EOD,Like on Bungie day(For those that already have recon)

  • 03.26.2012 7:23 PM PDT

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I'll be perfectly fine with it. However it might be a little annoying seeing everyone using recon and little kids saying
"Oh look at my leet armor! Its so cool!"
But I will forever be a dino:)

  • 03.26.2012 9:13 PM PDT


Posted by: H3 Rumble pit

Posted by: duff b0y 1o1


Once again...

True Halo: 3 players don't give a crap about armor. They just play and enjoy the game.


p.s.Posted by: da 70 70 hatred
I will forever be a dino:)

This.

[Edited on 03.26.2012 9:31 PM PDT]

  • 03.26.2012 9:22 PM PDT

Screw Off you Benidict Assface!!

I just hate how all the people who already have Recon are making a big fuqing deal about. You already have the armor for who knows how long (like we even care) and that is nice, but it is not somthing to -blam!- about like: "This sucks, I thought I was the only person evur to haz Recon and now everyone haz it, time to cut myself!!1!". Noobs will be noobs even with the glorious Recon armor. The noobs don't know it, but we do. And yes, I like the idea of Recon for all, bite me.

  • 03.27.2012 5:53 AM PDT
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Posted by: duff b0y 1o1
well you know some people have different opinions you can't really speak for everyone in this community.


I wasn't.

That was my opinion of what a true Halo: 3 fan is.


o ok then

[Edited on 03.27.2012 9:03 AM PDT]

  • 03.27.2012 9:02 AM PDT

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