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If they made a new forum, I think they would have to get rid of one of the other ones.

I don't think it would work, anyways. It's hard enough already to get people to post in the right forums. Half the time would be spent telling people they were in the wrong one.

Also, I believe this belongs in the Septagon, since we are discussing the website. But at least you aren't talking about Halo 3. ;)

  • 06.26.2006 5:49 PM PDT
Subject: Suggestion until Halo 3 is released...

Anyone who has been in the Halo 3 forum knows that there is a plethora of (both good and bad) theories and speculation about how the Halo story is going to end. I love reading good ideas and am certainly looking forward to finding out what happens in Halo 3.

But with so many of these 'theory' posts, it is getting harder and harder to navigate the board for other, H3-relevent posts. This has most likely been suggested before by like-minded individuals but I believe that it would benefit everyone to have a separate, sub-board for lore theories and predictions.

Between now and TBA 2007, such a board would definitely clear out the H3 board for the rest of the posts. Furthermore, this would let those who enjoy lore speculation (myself included) more easily access these similar posts.

Just a thought.

  • 06.26.2006 5:43 PM PDT

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Moved here, as this is the right forum for discussing site updates and suggestions.

I don't think it would work, myself, as the Halo 3 forum really is the correct place for discussing speculation and theories. However, on the chance that someone finds good supporting points for it (or it sparks another idea) let's throw it open here and see what happens.

--Steve's a tad busy, so alas he won't be participating much.

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  • 06.26.2006 6:04 PM PDT
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But with so many of these 'theory' posts, it is getting harder and harder to navigate the board for other, H3-relevent posts. This has most likely been suggested before by like-minded individuals but I believe that it would benefit everyone to have a separate, sub-board for lore theories and predictions.

Consider how much we actually know about Halo 3. Not a lot. Taking this into account, are not all Halo 3 discussions bound to be speculation and theory? Regardless of what you wish to discuss; MP, Campaign, Co-op, XBL... the fact is that until Bungie releases more information, discussion in the Halo 3 forum will probably stay where it is.

Between now and TBA 2007, such a board would definitely clear out the H3 board for the rest of the posts. Furthermore, this would let those who enjoy lore speculation (myself included) more easily access these similar posts.

If things run as Bungie say they will, then most hard facts will only be learned upon playing the game in 2007. At that time I am sure the Halo 3 forum will branch into seperate forums (as they did with Halo 2), for MP, SP, etc etc.

It's a good idea, it just probably isn't very practical at the present.

  • 06.26.2006 6:14 PM PDT

I guess I'm only pitching the idea because there seems to be more and more posts by annoyingly illiterate members giving ideas that everyone has heard countless times already. There are many valid discussion posts that have nothing to do with lore (as summarized in the H3 highlights sticky). It is just annoying to have to sift through the undesirables every day to find any worthwhile topics.

[Edited on 6/26/2006]

  • 06.26.2006 6:16 PM PDT

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If they made another Halo 3 forum then the bad ideas and random spam and stuff will be less contained.

It's in there. I just avoid it as much as possible.

  • 06.26.2006 6:16 PM PDT
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I guess I'm only pitching the idea because there seems to be more and more posts by annoyingly illiterate members giving ideas that everyone has heard countless times already. There are many valid discussion posts that have nothing to do with lore (as summarized in the H3 highlights sticky). It is just annoying to have to sift through the undesirables every day to find any worthwhile topics.


Unfortunate, like you said, but true... No way to really fix it I guess aside from waiting for the mass-posters to get bored.

Just like an Eagle swooping down to catch a tiny mouse, it seems unfair, but it is the way nature intended it ;) So too is it the way the Halo 3 forum was designed I guess.. Who knows, maybe it will clear up in a month or so.

  • 06.26.2006 6:26 PM PDT
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I don't see how it is not "practical".

Visiting many forums for different games, I'd say they (being other game forums for MMO's / FPS's) have 1 up on bungie.

Bungie may do this to control the user's and or they do not have enough "server" space to accomidate such things.

Just taking a gander at the xbox forums I am most definatley sure it is possible. I also see less "crap" as I only visit 3 different forums.

Given that the community here has definatley changed over time, to me the underground, septagon, new mombasa and the halo 3 forum seems to be 1 big forum. As opposed to be broken down like other sites i have seen.

Giving the "community" more options to play with gives them less time to post a lot of crap in many forums.

I'd say open much more forums.

Bungie General - Main Forum for entire site from All the Halo's not exluding Myth etc.
Official News and Announcements - Halo 3 / Halo Movie Productivity (Limited to mod/bungie employee threads)

Halo 3 - Campaign (Speculation for now)
Halo 3 - Multiplayer (Speculation for now)
Halo 3 - General (Speculation)
Halo 3 - Achievements (Coming Soon)

Halo 2 - Optimatch (Playlists)
Halo 2 - General
Halo 2 - Campaign
Halo 2 - Multiplayer
Halo 2 - Clan Match (Clans can challenge eachother etc)
Halo 2 - Tips and Tricks (Excluding modding)

Halo CE - Campaign
Halo CE - Multiplayer
Halo CE - Tips and Tricks

Halo PC - Campaign
Halo PC - Multiplayer
Halo PC - Tips and Tricks

Ask Bungie - possible KP/ Frankie Discussion (Only mods / superusers etc can initiate a thread)

Underground - Old Skool Bungie Games Discussion
Septagon - Bungie website / Moderator / Ass kisser forum

The Flood - As is
The Gallery - Re-Structure
Classifieds- As is
Voting Booth - As is

Possibilites are endless.....

  • 06.26.2006 11:49 PM PDT

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That would not make this bungie.

we would just be another forum on that thing called the internet if it was like that.

  • 06.26.2006 11:54 PM PDT
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That would not make this bungie.

we would just be another forum on that thing called the internet if it was like that.


Interesting thought , I guess as other Game Companies move ahead, bungie will be stuck behind w/ only a name to be remembered by (Halo).

I rarley come here anymore , due to lack of a website, and my let down in halo 2 (Different story). Mind you I'm sure 99% of the 12 yearolds wont care, and i will get a smart comment .

But if the website had more to offer other than Highschool "Clicks" in user groups and the same thread over and over and over in Every forum; I'm sure the discussion in said forums would be more intelligent and continue to bring me and others for that matter back.

With saying that, Achronos has a lot on his hands, He and his team have had made vast improvements and I'm sure have many upgrades coming. Upgrades that are most likely NOT bungie as we know today........

  • 06.27.2006 12:37 AM PDT

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Bungie General - Main Forum for entire site from All the Halo's not exluding Myth etc.
Official News and Announcements - Halo 3 / Halo Movie Productivity (Limited to mod/bungie employee threads)

Halo 3 - Campaign (Speculation for now)
Halo 3 - Multiplayer (Speculation for now)
Halo 3 - General (Speculation)
Halo 3 - Achievements (Coming Soon)

Halo 2 - Optimatch (Playlists)
Halo 2 - General
Halo 2 - Campaign
Halo 2 - Multiplayer
Halo 2 - Clan Match (Clans can challenge eachother etc)
Halo 2 - Tips and Tricks (Excluding modding)

Halo CE - Campaign
Halo CE - Multiplayer
Halo CE - Tips and Tricks

Halo PC - Campaign
Halo PC - Multiplayer
Halo PC - Tips and Tricks

Ask Bungie - possible KP/ Frankie Discussion (Only mods / superusers etc can initiate a thread)

Underground - Old Skool Bungie Games Discussion
Septagon - Bungie website / Moderator / Ass kisser forum

The Flood - As is
The Gallery - Re-Structure
Classifieds- As is
Voting Booth - As is

Possibilites are endless.....


I have no idea how to run a website this big - but this seems like a valid idea to me. Is there a reason why the forums couldn't be broken up more?

  • 06.27.2006 12:53 AM PDT
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Posted by: Russo

Bungie General - Main Forum for entire site from All the Halo's not exluding Myth etc.
Official News and Announcements - Halo 3 / Halo Movie Productivity (Limited to mod/bungie employee threads)

Halo 3 - Campaign (Speculation for now)
Halo 3 - Multiplayer (Speculation for now)
Halo 3 - General (Speculation)
Halo 3 - Achievements (Coming Soon)

Halo 2 - Optimatch (Playlists)
Halo 2 - General
Halo 2 - Campaign
Halo 2 - Multiplayer
Halo 2 - Clan Match (Clans can challenge eachother etc)
Halo 2 - Tips and Tricks (Excluding modding)

Halo CE - Campaign
Halo CE - Multiplayer
Halo CE - Tips and Tricks

Halo PC - Campaign
Halo PC - Multiplayer
Halo PC - Tips and Tricks

Ask Bungie - possible KP/ Frankie Discussion (Only mods / superusers etc can initiate a thread)

Underground - Old Skool Bungie Games Discussion
Septagon - Bungie website / Moderator / Ass kisser forum

The Flood - As is
The Gallery - Re-Structure
Classifieds- As is
Voting Booth - As is

Possibilites are endless.....


I have no idea how to run a website this big - but this seems like a valid idea to me. Is there a reason why the forums couldn't be broken up more?


I would start my guess with data transfer and / or the databases they run to house this website.

I can almost guarantee that there is a totally different looking Bungie.net in a folder on Acrhonos' desktop waiting to go live..........And the simple ideas i / we mentioned might be apart of it..........

  • 06.27.2006 12:55 AM PDT
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so many words attention spand spinning.

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^ Holy bump batman!

Seriously. No.

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-blam!-s.

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I just think repeated and more ridiculous theorys should be locked.

  • 07.12.2006 8:39 PM PDT
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Perhaps a Meta Theory Thread. Every new, well presented, thought out and valid theory could be linked in the Meta theory thread with titles like; "Gravemind influencing Cortana" or "Hidden installation below Africa". Quick, browse-able titles for quick reading.

This would be useful because:

* People could ensure they are not repeating topics.

* People would not need to bump their theories for recognition.

* Theorists could easily gain cross-references from other theorists.

* It would be interesting to look back on as new information, or even the game itself, is released.

* It would encourage well written, thought out theories because you could have your thread added to the Meta for all to see.

There would also be negative effects though; people hardly read the stickies now so this theory stick may be overlooked.

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  • 07.12.2006 8:57 PM PDT
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There would also be negative effects though; people hardly read the stickies now so this theory stick may be overlooked.


I think that topples everything.

If we did make a Theory forum, we would have to make it the forum for all theories. Bungie history, Halo 3, Halo 2, Marathon, Myth, etc. Making a single forum for a single (relatively small) part of a large whole seems rather inefficient, especially when that forum is simply going to be temporary. Now if you wanted to split up the Halo 3 forum in another way, such as "General" and "Multiplayer," I couldn't guarantee I would agree at this moment, but I would be more likely to agree than with making a "Halo 3 Theory" forum.

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  • 07.12.2006 9:16 PM PDT

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Things would be better if some people in the H3 forum had at least a sliver of sense to post their ideas/theories in the threads that the moderators created. I stopped frequenting the H3 forum because it is just way too unorganized

  • 07.12.2006 9:36 PM PDT