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Subject: The beginning of Halo 3 will be in Chicago
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Posted by: donutleader
It kind of acutaly makes sence in a way. Alright Chiago I belive is the city with the polution for it sky, no offence if you live there, but the Covenant could think the humans were hiding something underneath the cloud they get in to close. crash!

I don't actually think my theroy is good, but anyway I'am sure that Chiago would be as great as fighting in New York City(Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens).


It would be cool to see what bungie thinks of a futuristic NY.

  • 06.01.2006 4:34 PM PDT
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Posted by: donutleader
It kind of acutaly makes sence in a way. Alright Chicago I belive is the city with the polution for it sky, no offence if you live there, but the Covenant could think the humans were hiding something underneath the cloud they get in to close. crash!

I don't actually think my theroy is good, but anyway I'am sure that Chicago would be as great as fighting in New York City(Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens).

Plus it would not be as cliche, and it would make sense as Bungie originated in Chicago, as many people posted.

  • 06.01.2006 6:33 PM PDT
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Now people are seeing that point that the ship might have crash landed in Chicago, or that Master Chief had to evacuate and landed in Chicago. But what do you think will happen to him once he's there?

  • 06.01.2006 7:09 PM PDT
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Well if the covenant did crash land in Chicago and the master chief is ther, then they would probably be aware of him. This means that the first level of halo three would start off inside or directly out of a covenant ship. That means that the first level would get right into kicking the covenants ass before getting used to any new controls.

  • 06.01.2006 7:22 PM PDT
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Posted by: Gadianton
Well if the covenant did crash land in Chicago and the master chief is ther, then they would probably be aware of him. This means that the first level of halo three would start off inside or directly out of a covenant ship. That means that the first level would get right into kicking the covenants ass before getting used to any new controls.

Well I don't think the they really have any room for a tutorial any way they do it because at the end of Halo 2, Master Chief was on a ship filled with Covenant.

  • 06.01.2006 7:25 PM PDT
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As to the tutorial remember how they did it in the Halo 2 demo at E3 a few years back? They did it as you progressed much like most games do. As for the Chicago idea, it's a great find. With more evidence you would be able to convince more people and even build up a bit of the plot. Ufortunatley none of us will know for sure for another year.

  • 06.01.2006 7:45 PM PDT
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Well thats really cool but my post wasnt meant to be about new controls

  • 06.01.2006 7:47 PM PDT

Posted by: Merc Beatnik
Posted by: Gadianton
Well if the covenant did crash land in Chicago and the master chief is ther, then they would probably be aware of him. This means that the first level of halo three would start off inside or directly out of a covenant ship. That means that the first level would get right into kicking the covenants ass before getting used to any new controls.

Well I don't think the they really have any room for a tutorial any way they do it because at the end of Halo 2, Master Chief was on a ship filled with Covenant.

Actually no he wasnt he was on an empty fore runner ship that was used to power High Charity!

  • 06.01.2006 7:47 PM PDT
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Chicago? You are way off buddy! It's either going to be Africa or Africa. One or the other.

  • 06.01.2006 7:48 PM PDT

Posted by: Chamillitary610
Chicago? You are way off buddy! It's either going to be Africa or Africa. One or the other.

Cham its a theory and you dont know for sure, Oh and since your a pedifile you cant play Halo 3

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Posted by: Chamillitary610
Chicago? You are way off buddy! It's either going to be Africa or Africa. One or the other.

The whole game isn't going to take place in one small location, such as New Mombasa. They will most likely be in other areas too.

  • 06.01.2006 7:58 PM PDT

Posted by: The Slayer
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Posted by: Gadianton
Well if the covenant did crash land in Chicago and the master chief is ther, then they would probably be aware of him. This means that the first level of halo three would start off inside or directly out of a covenant ship. That means that the first level would get right into kicking the covenants ass before getting used to any new controls.

Well I don't think the they really have any room for a tutorial any way they do it because at the end of Halo 2, Master Chief was on a ship filled with Covenant.

Actually no he wasnt he was on an empty fore runner ship that was used to power High Charity!

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Posted by: MAC 720
Posted by: Eddie metal head
hey man guess what?

AMERICA IS NOT THE ONLY -blam!- COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET THE -blam!- OVER YOURSELVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


hey man guess what...he made a good point. America is also where bungie is based at. mAbye they through a little Partiotism in the game. I dont really think Chicago will have anything to do with the game but your pointless anti-american slander just for the sake of being anti-american is annoying.


Silly humans always bickering with each other. So uncivilized an old fashioned.

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Posted by: Merc Beatnik
Posted by: Gadianton
Well if the covenant did crash land in Chicago and the master chief is ther, then they would probably be aware of him. This means that the first level of halo three would start off inside or directly out of a covenant ship. That means that the first level would get right into kicking the covenants ass before getting used to any new controls.

Well I don't think the they really have any room for a tutorial any way they do it because at the end of Halo 2, Master Chief was on a ship filled with Covenant.
Some people have suggested a flashback on Reach in a training facility for a tutorial.

  • 06.01.2006 9:17 PM PDT

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I don't like the way some people say the word Chicago. Mainly those from Chicago. I'd rather visit fermilab, honestly.

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This is one of the few theorys that make sense. That being said, my idea for the plot (which is perhaps 100% wrong, but who likes to dream?) Is cheif gets on the planet, goes to Chicago to the "foundation" and activates a weapon that the humans were testing, therefore shooting down the arc.

Of couse, that is just one mans dream

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Posted by: bluemastercheif
This is one of the few theorys that make sense. That being said, my idea for the plot (which is perhaps 100% wrong, but who likes to dream?) Is cheif gets on the planet, goes to Chicago to the "foundation" and activates a weapon that the humans were testing, therefore shooting down the arc.

Of couse, that is just one mans dream

That might seem a little far off because by decomissioned, that usually means that it has been fully taken apart and used as scrap metal as someone posted eariler.

  • 06.01.2006 11:44 PM PDT
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Yeah the h3 campaign will start in foundation, just like halo2's campaign started in hang em high, right?

  • 06.02.2006 3:25 AM PDT

Quick as a razor, sharp as a bullet.

when i spotted this thread i thought lol i might join in now i'm thinking wtf and now i'm leaving

  • 06.02.2006 3:41 AM PDT

I'd die to become immortal,
That's why I play Halo Reach

I have two simple words...

Hotel Zanzibar

For all those people who were questioning the relevance of the map "Zanzibar"

look on Outskirts for the large hotel which you have to go through. this is called Hotel Zanzibar

problem solved

  • 06.02.2006 4:12 AM PDT

May you be in heaven long before the devil knows you're dead.

Nice theory Merc. Whether or not it will happen will be interesting. To those who are being jerks for the simple sake of it, grow up. If you don't agree, fine, say you don't and give good reasons why, not "thats stupid!!" (good argument). If you're 12 try and act a little grown up so we all don't have to suffer "I totally pwn3d you n3wb, hahaha!!!"

It's an interesting theory and there's a good chance that not all the fighting will be in Africa. Who knows maybe Foundation is the last human stronghold or there is some super weapon that will ruin the game. Whatever it may be lets hope that parents will adhere to the ESRB ratings so that their 12 year old's voice will not grate on the edges of my soul while playing multiplayer.

[Edited on 6/2/2006]

  • 06.02.2006 4:16 AM PDT
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Well, know one thing. Fondation is based on new mombassa. Same Flak sounds and all.. just a reason to use a US city in the game. It is my belief that the US have fallen in 2552 seeing how things go... China could be a super power.. or maybe it's already over and it's Africa who's it now, seeing how industrial New Mombassa looked like

  • 06.02.2006 5:32 AM PDT

Quick as a razor, sharp as a bullet.

how come only american troops are in new mombasa then?

[Edited on 6/2/2006]

  • 06.02.2006 5:35 AM PDT
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It's going to be in Sydney

  • 06.02.2006 6:05 AM PDT
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Wowy, looks cool. I trust your theory. Even without the h3-esk mark I like it. Bungie was stationed in Chicago once also before it was taken over by Microsoft. All the other maps you say that arent in game does not matter. Zanzabar is an island off the coast of Kenya, that is where Mambasa is. The other maps take place in Mambasa or Delta Halo. The other one is Chicago and that isn't in the game, chicago has nothing to do with h2 at all. So I find it plausible. Great find, I'm gonna look now.

EDIT: I want sydney to be a place in H3 too, but why does it need to start there?? Sydney is Humanity's capital so it would be nice even if it isn't beginning.


ALSO, someone with the 360 and HDTV, plz look at the same symbol and see if it is indeed a 3. And if so, trace it with paint.

[Edited on 6/2/2006]

  • 06.02.2006 6:12 AM PDT