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Posted by: Skaarj314
I played a little Aleph One, but it was just a little frustrating going back to the all Keyboard format after getting so used to the new-school Mouse+Keyboard setup. But yeah, Marathon on a 2004 engine would be the coolest thing ever.


You can use the mouse and keyboard if with aleph one, check out the preferences.

You can even dual wield 2 shotguns, one to each mouse button :P

  • 09.27.2004 5:53 PM PDT
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Yeah, I noticed that, but it's a little wierd with the non 3d engine. And Sorry that I took that the wrong way, it kind of felt like a "you're an idiot" thing to me, and that's totally my mistake for taking it that way. Anyways, I am also apologizing for taking that the wrong way.

  • 09.27.2004 8:00 PM PDT
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Haha, thanks, I've already been on these forums a couple days, and I'm glad that there are plenty of cool people, and I'm not a dumb guy. I'm glad that I've been a Bungie fan ever sence Marathon. Really is cool to see how far they've come as a game company.

  • 09.27.2004 8:14 PM PDT
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I'd also like to apologise for my snippyness in my first post. I was merely stating an opinion and didn't mean to offend you if I did. Me being a relatively new Marathon gamer, I would like to look up to you in the future on Marathon matters.

-Baerdog7

  • 09.27.2004 8:22 PM PDT
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Hey man, it's all good. I think that there was a couple misunderstandings. So no worries. It's all good.

  • 09.27.2004 8:32 PM PDT
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i took no offense sardonic, i was merely agreeing with you. chances are slim on a marathon revamp, but i would like it nonetheless.

  • 09.28.2004 1:48 AM PDT
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please link to where it would be, I'd like to join

  • 09.28.2004 9:00 AM PDT
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Well at the top of the page, just click on the "My Profile" button and make a search for keywords (for example, "Marathon") and chances are it will show up. If not, feel free to PM me.

  • 09.28.2004 3:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: firewall597
hi peeps, hear me out.

im new to this community, but NOT new to the world of bungie. i literally grew up on the marathon series, and i hold great respect for them. i started out my gaming experience at like age 10 with marathon and was hooked from there. the singleplayer was deep, involved, and mysterious. there was no need for immense "boss monsters" or hordes of cannon fodder spread randomly throughout the map like in doom, which was way overrated. it was frickin art. the atmosphere was great, the multiplayer was amazingly addicting (my dad says it entirely stopped production at his workplace on a regular basis), and the feel of the gameplay was perfect. i am almost 20 years old now and the marathons remain my favorite games of all time. half-life takes 2nd =P.

now, i know ive been living in ignorance, i JUST BARELY bought halo for the pc. dont have an xbox, cant play shooters on consoles. after patching up and starting into the game, i noticed that there were quite a few tributes or similarities to marathon. for instance, the rocket launcher has "spnkr" printed on its side ROFL, i love that. Marathons trademark symbol is in the background of the halo title screen. and youre a badass cybernetically enhanced human who commands his share of respect from both his allies and enemies.

i think its awesome that bungie realizes what an incredible game they made in marathon, and how they snuck stuff into halo to remind us all of it. but what i was wondering, was if bungie has any plans with the marathon series or if theyre going to leave it as is. i believe that, with all this amazing graphics technology today, marathon could be the center of attention again. there have been quite a few mods made for a few different engines since, and none could really get the feel right. i would love to see a new marathon game, even if just the old story (or stories) could just be retold on modern day tech. what do you guys think?
sorry dude I hate Mac and I grew up on Doom 1-2

  • 09.28.2004 5:52 PM PDT
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Wow, now I feel like an idiot. I haven't even heard the word "Marathon" in such a long time, that I totally forgot that it came out on PC!! Now, just wondering, can you download this? Or if I have to buy it, where can I get it?

  • 09.28.2004 6:41 PM PDT
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Okay, now I feel gitty like a schoolgirl. Just wondering if with these can you play online? I also have all 3 of the discs as well! Yes this is awesome! Hey Recon, is there any way that you can IM me to possibly help me with any troubles I might have? I have my AIM and MSN contact info in my profile. Thanks!!!!!!

  • 09.28.2004 6:51 PM PDT

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