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Subject: Forlorn Hopes

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
-Lao Tzu

Yep, I'm back and rocking your face.

[One shot, One kill] -777-

So, I just finally took it upon myself to quit playing the multiplayer of Halo 4 which I very much enjoy, to beat the campaign on legendary, by myself. First off... I feel the universe itself has taken a one eighty and turned into the opposite direction, I am ultimately CRUSHED by beating the campaign, all the things that happen in the last twenty minutes were unbelievably heartbreaking... I cannot believe on their first go on their brand spankin' new trilogy has been taken in such a direction.

I'm not afraid to say I did cry for a while upon the realization or such traumatic events, for the only thing 343 succeeded at was carrying on the Chief's legacy, I felt as though I were in his very boots throughout the entire adventure, and as stoic as he is... I can still feel the heartbreak that he had went through. Too soon, is what I would say. I don't know if this is the improper location for a post such as this, or if it is even allowed. I do not intend to spoil anything, but doubtful it may be - I would love to know how the folks at Bungie, one of the most psychologically immersive, the ones who fundamentally shaped the gaming industry to its core as we know it today think of how 343 handled things.

I may be viewed as a distraught nerd, but I'll have you know I've followed the advances in this universe as closely as one can, and I've made a home within its embrace you could say. The last glimpse of the ending, giving one a view into the Chief's eyes to see a lonely, petrified soul who is coping with what must be one of the most insurmountably difficult moments in his life... I admire them for that, and that is just about it. I do not understand how they felt the ceaseless need to rush things along like this, the ending was hurried and the lack of artistic ability on crafting the continuation of one of the undoubtedly best relationships of all time in a video game leaves me ultimately clueless as to how they plan to continue things, I can only imagine how many people have raged, knowing what they've done.

I cannot believe such a travesty has been released to the public, I feel the story aspect of the Halo universe has been sent to the grinders, mashed down to minuscule and unrecognizable bits of what once was... I am truly sorry for what happened to you guys at Bungie, I can only imagine the frustration that was birthed from losing an IP over whatever occurred that had the result of losing something so much passion, effort, care, and ability was poured into. I feel for you guys, and Microsoft should feel like a pretentious bag of smashed as-- ah, I mustn't speak my mind here otherwise this would be filled with BLAMS all across the board!

Did anyone notice how stupid Elites look under their impressive armor now? How weak they are? How grunts look like something out of a classic Power Rangers movie? Hell, they could even be played off as a live action Ninja Turtle! The only thing they didn't massacre were Jackals or Hunters, even though hunters rather than being made up of fibrous worms are solid, and nerfed like no other. Knights look goofy, and I hope that's how 343 feels!

Anyhow, I certainly hope those who have some love for Bungie feel the same way, and can relate to how I feel. Swear to god, now Michael Bay is going to do the next Lord Of The Rings movies, and Treyarch are going to take over the Mass Effect universe. December 21st is supposed to bring about a new era, and it the year alone has certainly done just that! Thanks for reading guys, and my heart goes out to you Bungie, thank you for supplying us all with the wonders you call 'work'.

C'est la vie.~

  • 12.19.2012 12:36 AM PDT