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Subject: Crimson Map Pack getting people banned??

Major props to my hommie Sheeef. He made Recon possible for me. Long time recovering emails and passwords. And it was his. lol.

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So, to top off that the free version was a cover up, then said it's a trial then reverting back to where you have to pay for it... now this.

"We are not permanently banning players for previewing or purchasing the Crimson Map Pack. We are currently investigating the recent reports of permanent matchmaking bans."

"We will provide further updates tomorrow. Thank you for your patience." - Said a Forum Mod

Ummm sure Microsoft/343i. Suuurrreee.

Looks like the forum is filled with A LOT of people complaining about this.
For me, I don't really care. I got it for free and wouldn't get the Map Pack otherwise. Once the "trial" is over, I don't plan on buying it.

Sorry if old. Just saw this.
What do you guys think of this?

  • 12.17.2012 8:24 AM PDT

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They are getting banned apparently, but from the looks of it, it's an accident.

  • 12.17.2012 8:25 AM PDT

<(-_-)> Teh mokey is not amused

*Turns on radiator*

  • 12.17.2012 8:25 AM PDT
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There's a lot of people being banned for no apperent reason and a lot of people can't even play with or without being banned.

343 is turning Halo 4 into their very own drama ~ comedy series.

[Edited on 12.17.2012 8:26 AM PST]

  • 12.17.2012 8:26 AM PDT


Posted by: Koolen
There's a lot of people being banned for no apperent reason and a lot of people can't even play with or without being banned.

343 is turning Halo 4 into their very own drama ~ comedy series.


It's like a Spanish soap-opera. It's dramatic, while at the same time, it's so bad that it's laughable.

  • 12.17.2012 8:33 AM PDT

Major props to my hommie Sheeef. He made Recon possible for me. Long time recovering emails and passwords. And it was his. lol.

Posted by: pwnage79

Posted by: Koolen
There's a lot of people being banned for no apperent reason and a lot of people can't even play with or without being banned.

343 is turning Halo 4 into their very own drama ~ comedy series.


It's like a Spanish soap-opera. It's dramatic, while at the same time, it's so bad that it's laughable.
The only thing we're missing are the boobs. Oh wait... we got Cortana for that I guess. ;)

  • 12.17.2012 8:38 AM PDT

Posted by: IrIsHmAn04
no its legit, i used coordinates, set weapon timers the works.

They shouldn't have stolen it then.

  • 12.17.2012 8:38 AM PDT

So let me get this stright. 343 -blam!- up and then they fix it but the second they fix it they -blam!- up on something else?

  • 12.17.2012 8:41 AM PDT

I haven't gotten banned or had Crimson taken away.

  • 12.17.2012 8:42 AM PDT

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scumbag 343i

> releases maps for free
> only lets people have them till the 18th
> bans anyone who downloaded it for free

  • 12.17.2012 8:44 AM PDT

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Posted by: xBADMAGIKx
They shouldn't have stolen it then.

*facepalm*

They didn't steal anything. They legally downloaded them.

  • 12.17.2012 8:45 AM PDT

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Posted by: xBADMAGIKx
They shouldn't have stolen it then.
343i fanboy.

They didn't steal them. The maps were free. It was a glitch that later 343i/Micropoop said it was a "trial."

  • 12.17.2012 8:48 AM PDT

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  • 12.17.2012 9:13 AM PDT

Posted by: IrIsHmAn04
no its legit, i used coordinates, set weapon timers the works.


Posted by: AR IS4 NUBS
Posted by: xBADMAGIKx
They shouldn't have stolen it then.
343i fanboy.

They didn't steal them. The maps were free. It was a glitch that later 343i/Micropoop said it was a "trial."


So what you're saying is that people exploited a glitch which got them something they normally would have to pay for?

That's called stealing.

[Edited on 12.17.2012 9:14 AM PST]

  • 12.17.2012 9:14 AM PDT

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  • 12.17.2012 9:17 AM PDT

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Posted by: Fridge Gnome
They are getting banned apparently, but from the looks of it, it's an accident.

This is 343i we're talking about here...so you're saying that they accidentally messed up Halo 4 again?

  • 12.17.2012 9:18 AM PDT
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This is stupid. Why is 344i such a bad company?

  • 12.17.2012 9:19 AM PDT

Please do not send me group invites.

Wait, people are actually surprised? You think they'd just let you have it for free?

  • 12.17.2012 9:21 AM PDT

Major props to my hommie Sheeef. He made Recon possible for me. Long time recovering emails and passwords. And it was his. lol.

Posted by: xBADMAGIKx

Posted by: AR IS4 NUBS
Posted by: xBADMAGIKx
They shouldn't have stolen it then.
343i fanboy.

They didn't steal them. The maps were free. It was a glitch that later 343i/Micropoop said it was a "trial."


So what you're saying is that people exploited a glitch which got them something they normally would have to pay for?

That's called stealing.
Umm then the fact that Microsoft tweeted saying IF YOU HAVE IT, IT'S YOURS.

  • 12.17.2012 9:21 AM PDT

Why don't we just share the hill?


Posted by: xBADMAGIKx

Posted by: AR IS4 NUBS
Posted by: xBADMAGIKx
They shouldn't have stolen it then.
343i fanboy.

They didn't steal them. The maps were free. It was a glitch that later 343i/Micropoop said it was a "trial."


So what you're saying is that people exploited a glitch which got them something they normally would have to pay for?

That's called stealing.


Did something like this not happen with Microsoft points? A way to get loads of codes? This is like that. Bannable in my opinion.

  • 12.17.2012 9:23 AM PDT


Posted by: MadMax888
Wait, people are actually surprised? You think they'd just let you have it for free?

This is the first time something like this has happened. Microsoft has goofed multiple times and put up stuff for free before, and no one got penalized. I got a free copy of Fable 2 and free Fallout: New Vegas DLC, and nothing happened.

AFAIK, this incident isn't limited to those who got the map pack for free. I heard that some legitimate buyers got banned too. Don't know if that's true or not though. Either way, I don't think it has to do with people who got them for free.

  • 12.17.2012 9:33 AM PDT

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Posted by: xBADMAGIKx

I have two suggestions for you.

1- Educate yourself on the subject a little better before continuing your tyrannical misinformed rampage.

2- Leave the thread before you make all of my brain cells kill themselves.


OT: Microsoft has already stated that this was indeed an error on their part. I would like to re state that.

It was an ERROR on their part. The fact that it was free was probably a programming mistake somewhere along the lines. With this mistake i'm sure they have automated banning tools or people making poor choices that are cleaning people up. I'm positive that if you address Microsofts customer service they will fix the problem.

Downloading the Crimson Map Pack for free is not stealing but in some perspectives could be considered unethical.

  • 12.17.2012 9:37 AM PDT
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I have the War Games Pass, I downloaded the Crimson Map Pack.

Doesn't affect me.

  • 12.17.2012 9:43 AM PDT

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Posted by: Frequency99poopy

Posted by: xBADMAGIKx

I have two suggestions for you.

1- Educate yourself on the subject a little better before continuing your tyrannical misinformed rampage.

2- Leave the thread before you make all of my brain cells kill themselves.


OT: Microsoft has already stated that this was indeed an error on their part. I would like to re state that.

It was an ERROR on their part. The fact that it was free was probably a programming mistake somewhere along the lines. With this mistake i'm sure they have automated banning tools or people making poor choices that are cleaning people up. I'm positive that if you address Microsofts customer service they will fix the problem.

Downloading the Crimson Map Pack for free is not stealing but in some perspectives could be considered unethical.

Hmm ok good. At least their recognizing it as an ERROR and maybe doing something about it.

  • 12.17.2012 10:03 AM PDT
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Posted by: AR IS4 NUBS
Posted by: Frequency99poopy

Posted by: xBADMAGIKx

I have two suggestions for you.

1- Educate yourself on the subject a little better before continuing your tyrannical misinformed rampage.

2- Leave the thread before you make all of my brain cells kill themselves.


OT: Microsoft has already stated that this was indeed an error on their part. I would like to re state that.

It was an ERROR on their part. The fact that it was free was probably a programming mistake somewhere along the lines. With this mistake i'm sure they have automated banning tools or people making poor choices that are cleaning people up. I'm positive that if you address Microsofts customer service they will fix the problem.

Downloading the Crimson Map Pack for free is not stealing but in some perspectives could be considered unethical.

Hmm ok good. At least their recognizing it as an ERROR and maybe doing something about it.
majority of people who downloaded it for free probably thought it was done on purpose and downloaded it anyway.

I seriously doubt they did anything more than saw that there was a map pack and check the download option and saw that it was free. Probably some had 800 MSP but it didn't deduct becuase it was free.

  • 12.17.2012 10:59 AM PDT

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