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Subject: Plan B: Play Halo 3 (3pm pdt)
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‘The conscious is cancerous if allowed to linger’

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Unfortunately the XBC master servers are down - I know, what are the chances?!

Rather than simply postpone I know many people are eager for some carnage tonight, myself included. We'll therefore try a Halo 3 event instead. I'll give the gametypes a quick think and peruse through gamertags of those that have signed up; if you are interested in playing (including those that did not initially sign-up) also feel free to post.

This does not mean a Halo 2 event will not also take place soon; info forthcoming.


Game 1: One Bomb on High Ground
Game 2: Team Slayer BRs on Construct
Game 3: Capture the Flag on Valhalla
Game 4: Team Slayer BRs on Narrows
Game 5: King of the Hill on Guardian



Start time: 3PM PST on Saturday 26th May

There has been a lack of carnage in the community of late; I think we ought to change that. As I am terrible at Reach and it has, along with Halo 3, had a fair share of game time these past few months, the time seems ripe for some more Halo 2.

You might be aware that a Halo 2 Xbox game night was held once before. Last time we had an excellent turn-out. Unfortunately the experience was ruined somewhat by a few high pings. This time around, in interest of having the best experience possible, games will be catered towards the majority. This means that any high pings (~300+) will result in removal. It is unlikely this will occur, as the connection is usually very good, but I felt it needed mentioning beforehand, so those signing up work to ensure their connection is sound (those with wireless setups, you have been warned).

If you have got this far in my ramblings you might be wondering how on earth we can play Halo 2 online on the Xbox. Wasn't it discontinued? Well, while it is true that Xbox Live support for Halo 2 has been discontinued that does not mean you cannot play it online. Few are aware that all you need to do so is a program called Xbconnect and a compatible network setup. Details in the form of a step-by-step guide can be found below.

Sadly playing Halo 2 on XBC usually lacks that which made it so special: the community. There is little variety, as the majority of games are BR/Snipes on Lockout and little laughter, as a significant proportion of the playing population do not bother with headsets, or are non-English speakers, hence my unaffectionate term 'Columbian Connect'. This game night provides an opportunity to bring the community back to the forerunner of Xbox Live as we know it.

Setting up XBConnect: Hopefully this step-by-step guide will leave you mostly unscathed by the many wires and words. Grit your teeth, it's worth it.

ENSURE THIS IS SETUP WELL IN ADVANCE AND UNDERSTOOD FULLY BEFORE SIGNING UP (the thread has been posted early to give you plenty of time to sort it out)

Step 1: Check you have a compatible network setup (Help! My laptop/PC is wireless!)
Step 2: Download XBC client
Step 3: Download WinPcap
Step 4: Run XBC (create account), switch on Xbox and begin searching for system link games on Halo 2; provided you have correctly completed past steps your console will synch with your PC.
Optional step: More in depth guide; ensure you can hear others in game & host matches of your own.

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Awesome, how do I sign up?
All you need to do is post your XBC username in this thread and confirm you can play. Note that as before you enter a legally binding contract in doing so. Should you fail to attend your mother is fair game. If we are already aquainted we'll throw in a video. If you are unconvinced PM me for links to a montage involving Apocalypex's mother.

Maps and Gametypes
Game 1: Team King on Midship (Let the carnage flow through you)
Game 2: Tower of Power on Ascension (I would rather play Phantom Pistols on Waterworks, but tradition dictates we play)
Game 3: Team Ball on Lockout (having made half the party rage quit, I am hypocritically throwing in the most overplayed map in the history of Halo... with an Oddball)
Game 4: Zombies on Foundation (we'll be playing with honour rules; if you do not change teams a mother video will also be disclosed, only warning)
Game 5: One Flag on Burial Mounds (I was honestly at a loss choosing the gametypes as Halo 2 has too many bloody good launch maps. I decided to go for something underrated for the last bout of the evening)
*And yes all games will have BR starts, because the SMG is god awful.


Red team
1. Host: Tom T (tomt117)
2. Saint of Taint (SaintofTaint)
3. EL (_EL_)
4. Cryptic (Cryptic)
5. BxR Twister (Nobility)
6. snipe champpppp (Snipe_Champ)
7.
8.

Blue Team
1. antony X1000 (AntonyX1000)
2. Avatar Korra (DarkestSeptagon)
3. Index (theindex)
4. Waffle (TheGreatWaffles)
5. ProHOTSHOT (ProHotshot)
6. Apocalypse (Apocxlypse)
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8.

Visit the official Community Carnage Group for more information and to help with future events.

[Edited on 05.26.2012 2:50 PM PDT]

  • 05.23.2012 11:10 AM PDT
Subject: Classic Carnage: Play Halo 2 on XBC

Sign me up.

XBC is either "AntonyX1000" or "Antony_X1000" I forget which one works.

  • 05.23.2012 11:12 AM PDT

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Halo 3 Longshore playable on Team Fortress 2 vids

Sweet, I wish I could play with you, but I do not have Halo 2 :(
Very misfortune...

Is it possible to play with you guys using Halo 2 on PC and have it converted into xbox console games?

  • 05.23.2012 11:14 AM PDT
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Would do it, but far too much trouble to set up. Lag is generally bad too.

  • 05.23.2012 11:14 AM PDT

-Watertribe-

Does Halo 2 vista not count?

  • 05.23.2012 11:15 AM PDT
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Posted by: jross1993
Would do it, but far too much trouble to set up. Lag is generally bad too.
I have tested it quite a few times with no problems, but it was bad last time we held a carnage event so we may split into two lobbies.

  • 05.23.2012 11:16 AM PDT

-Watertribe-

Can we reserve spots? Because I'm not at home right now and I want to enter this.

  • 05.23.2012 11:18 AM PDT


Posted by: Avatar Korra
Can we reserve spots? Because I'm not at home right now and I want to enter this.
That's the idea, we sign up now to play on Saturday.

  • 05.23.2012 11:25 AM PDT

-Watertribe-


Posted by: antony X1000

Posted by: Avatar Korra
Can we reserve spots? Because I'm not at home right now and I want to enter this.
That's the idea, we sign up now to play on Saturday.
I meant reserve a spot for me, because I haven't made an account yet. I don't want the teams to fill up before I get a chance to make my account.

  • 05.23.2012 11:26 AM PDT
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‘The conscious is cancerous if allowed to linger’

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there."

Posted by: Avatar Korra
Posted by: antony X1000
Posted by: Avatar Korra
Can we reserve spots? Because I'm not at home right now and I want to enter this.
That's the idea, we sign up now to play on Saturday.
I meant reserve a spot for me, because I haven't made an account yet. I don't want the teams to fill up before I get a chance to make my account.
I am not expecting a stampede of sign-ups, don't worry about it.

  • 05.23.2012 11:36 AM PDT

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Does this work on Xbox 360, or just Xbox? I couldn't find a specification.

  • 05.23.2012 11:42 AM PDT

RIP Halo 2: November 9, 2004-May 10, 2010
I was the 2nd to last person to get kicked off Halo 2, see the thread Here

My laptop that has XBC on it is broken at the moment. :( I'll try to find a way to play, but no promises.

  • 05.23.2012 11:42 AM PDT

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All I need to do is setup XBC, then i'm good to go.

  • 05.23.2012 11:46 AM PDT


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Does this work on Xbox 360, or just Xbox? I couldn't find a specification.
It works on both.

  • 05.23.2012 11:55 AM PDT

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V: Who? Who is but the form following the function of what and what I am is a man in a mask.
Evey Hammond: Well I can see that.
V: Of course you can. I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is.
Alas, so many quotes, so little room in the signature box.

Looks awesome. I'll be busy, but I hope this is a success.

  • 05.23.2012 12:02 PM PDT

Who the hell do you think I am?

I've yet to try out XBC, but I think this would be a good time to do so. I'll go.

  • 05.23.2012 12:04 PM PDT

Awesome!! Won't be able to play, my Halo 2 copy has seen better days.

  • 05.23.2012 12:07 PM PDT

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Sounds fun, but I work until three, and then I'll be partaking in a fun three hour drive. Hopefully next time. Best of luck to you guys though!

  • 05.23.2012 12:15 PM PDT

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Have you actually tested this out yet?

I don't want to rain on the parade but ALL Xbox 360 consoles have a 30 ms ping limit built into system link. You cannot connect to clients/hosts that have a ping greater than 30 ms. The only way around this is a modded Xbox or an original Xbox console.

I know for Xbox 360 games you are dead in the water for XBC (unless the players are within a few kilometers of your location). I have not actually tested if the 30 ms ping on original Xbox games.

[Edited on 05.23.2012 12:43 PM PDT]

  • 05.23.2012 12:37 PM PDT
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Posted by: ecartman1214
Have you actually tested this out yet?

I don't want to rain on the parade but ALL Xbox 360 consoles have a 30 ms ping limit built into system link. You cannot connect to clients/hosts that have a ping greater than 30 ms. The only way around this is a modded Xbox or an original Xbox console.
Wrong. All 360 games are capped at 30ms; original Xbox games can be played on XBC with no difficulty on a 360 console.

  • 05.23.2012 12:40 PM PDT

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I kinda got click happy and hit send before I finished the post. When I asked if you had tested it I meant does the ping limit apply to xbox original games too. I have only used it for 360 games.

  • 05.23.2012 12:44 PM PDT

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#moap

Tentatively, unless work says otherwise
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  • 05.23.2012 12:45 PM PDT

Please stop complaining about the 'death of a loved one' it's my job. They probably deserved it anyways. Here's a warning, if you keep making pentagrams out of the neighbors livestock I will personally come to your house and kill everyone you love. Now leave me alone, I got to get back to work.
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Have me as a maybe? I have to go find me old cords :/

  • 05.23.2012 12:45 PM PDT

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Glad to know that it does work, but I cannot be there. I am going on vacation Friday. However I can give you the tool for determining all the players latency. Pinging a persons IP address is futile due to firewalls blocking the request. But the routers along the way usually won't. So if you want you can get players to send you there IP via PM and run a trace route. The result is the each "hop" the connection makes to get to its destination. You average the latency of all the "hops" and you get your relative latency for the connection. However since you live in the UK I can promise you that 300+ ms of latency will be for everybody not in Europe.

In command prompt use the command "tracert" "IP/web address".

Example of Bungies IP from Me

[Edited on 05.23.2012 1:13 PM PDT]

  • 05.23.2012 1:09 PM PDT

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I've been meaning to buy Halo 2 for a while now, but I keep forgeting. Hopefully this will make me remember.

  • 05.23.2012 1:14 PM PDT