- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: SpartanCom
Lone Heretic, did that come from an existing fan-fic, or did you just type that now? 'Cause it's actually almost workable. o.o And long. :)
captain stab, I don't know if Bungie's ever made an effort to preserve story continuity into the confines of multiplayer. If so, it'd be interesting to read that plot outline.
I agree, Elite Rican, though I would tend to lean toward the former possibility.
And yeah, tank1178, I cannot imagine a thematic purpose for the MC's existence after the events of Halo 3. However, realize this: Bungie could easily introduce radical new elements to the story that could make John 117's life afterward possible. We know that in Halo 3 we will "Finish the Fight," and according to Frankie, all of the fights started in the first game. That doesn't mean Bungie can't start a new one.
Oh, and realize I may not be as versed in the Halo mythos as some of you. I'm trying to discuss core themes, the themes and elements borrowed from classic and ancient literature that gives the franchise its epic feel. The whole sci-fi backdrop to the story arc is really just window dressing. The divisions of characters into Flood, Covenant, and Human groups are irrelevant to the core human story. I am just putting forward that, for the epic, human drama that's at the center of the franchise, the MC's death is the best way for full closure. And again, a sort of transcendance thing going on might alleviate some of the grief. It may sound cheesy or cliche, but realize that most of the stories and literature you have been exposed to have borrowed from some of the same themes as Halo has.
If implemented properly, the MC's death will be the best thing that's ever happened to the franchise. I typed it up myself, from my own ideas. Took me about an hour, I'd say. Why? I have always had talent in story fabrication. I'm surprised that after that I didn't get a group invite for fanfic lore.