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* ENTER DRIVER SEAT OF PELICAN- 'X'
* GENERATE LIFT- Hold 'Left Thumbstick'
* ACCELERATE- 'Left Thumbstick' forward
* OTHER DIRECTION- Use 'Right Thumbstick' to face towards desired direction of movement and ACCELERATE
* LAND- 'Hold' right thumbstick
* FIRE (only with chin-mounted turret)- 'Right Trigger'

I think that these controls would work well but, of course, I am expecting more features to be availible in a Pelican than described above (but not a boost feature, as these don't exist in human vehicles (but might in Halo 3, who knows)).

I expect Pelicans to be able to fire ammuntion of some sort as this was described in one of the Halo Novels. I remember a Pelican had a 'Chin-Mounted' attachment.

Even though Bungie hasn't said that they'll include Pelican Aircraft as a pilotable vehicle in Halo 3, I think it would produce exciting and tactical gameplay... and it'd be plain fun!

  • 07.07.2006 1:19 PM PDT
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I agree!

  • 07.07.2006 1:23 PM PDT

"I'm hungry..."

The pelican DRIVER shouldn't be able to shoot, but the passenger in the back with the chaingun should. Also, they should have a side seat, where a copilot could shoot the archers and chin guns.

But thats just if it makes it into the game (I hope it doesn't actually, too powerful and too complicated).

  • 07.07.2006 1:23 PM PDT
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The pelican DRIVER shouldn't be able to shoot, but the passenger in the back with the chaingun should. Also, they should have a side seat, where a copilot could shoot the archers and chin guns.

But thats just if it makes it into the game (I hope it doesn't actually, too powerful and too complicated).


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  • 07.07.2006 1:26 PM PDT
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going along with all the controls already, all it would need is to use the bumpers to rotate left and right. and maybe a better way to control lift.

and would the view be third person or first person? maybe there could be an option like that for all vehicles.

  • 07.07.2006 1:26 PM PDT
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going along with all the controls already, all it would need is to use the bumpers to rotate left and right. and maybe a better way to control lift.

and would the view be third person or first person? maybe there could be an option like that for all vehicles.

That's a good idea, an option to control the vehicles in 1st and 3rd person, I like that, that'd work.

  • 07.07.2006 1:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: Gotterdammerung
The pelican DRIVER shouldn't be able to shoot, but the passenger in the back with the chaingun should. Also, they should have a side seat, where a copilot could shoot the archers and chin guns.

But thats just if it makes it into the game (I hope it doesn't actually, too powerful and too complicated).
Actually those are Anvil-II Missile pods. Not archers. Play Halo PC custom, download the map hugeass and you'll see the controls. Pretty fine ones too.

  • 07.07.2006 1:32 PM PDT
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I like the idea. But the Pelican should be destructible.

  • 07.07.2006 1:33 PM PDT
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ive flown a pelican using an action replay it not the hard 2 control it the same as a banshee only when u press a it gerates a lift

  • 07.07.2006 1:34 PM PDT
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Cool, didn't know you could fly the Pelican with hacks, I'm sure it'll work better in Halo 3

  • 07.07.2006 1:35 PM PDT
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it wasnt online it was on outskirts

  • 07.07.2006 1:37 PM PDT
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Posted by: fpsfreak23
I like the idea. But the Pelican should be destructible.



of course it should. or maybe you can take out an engine and it spirals unstoppably downward until it hits the ground and slides to a halt.

i think there should be two ways of destroying the pelican:
1. destroy an engine or two and it will fall to the ground, but leaving the pilot alive
2. destroy the actual body to kill the pilot and anyone riding in the pelican

wouldn't it be cool to fly a banshee over the pelican, bail out, and board the pelican?

  • 07.07.2006 1:37 PM PDT
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Posted by: sk8erdude925
ive flown a pelican using an action replay it not the hard 2 control it the same as a banshee only when u press a it gerates a lift

Except it's harder than hell to control, it doesn't have any weapons, only allies can drive/be in passenger seat, what else... oh yeah, you can't ram your enemies.

EDIT-No I'm not a hacker. It was on one of my friends. He had a modded level of "Silent Cartographer" complete with some Wraiths, Pelicans, and respawning enemies.

[Edited on 7/7/2006]

  • 07.07.2006 1:39 PM PDT
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I agree with the destructibility issue, it would create dramatic scenes in multiplayer and single-player.
"Alpha-Squadron were flying to the blue base before they could score the flag, suddenly a Rocket hits the engine and the aircraft spirals out of control leaving 5 of the team mates dead, only the pilot left to go on and stop the blue team before they declare victory... only with an Assault Rifle in hand"

EDIT- "Then it rains tuna!"

[Edited on 7/7/2006]

  • 07.07.2006 1:40 PM PDT
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Posted by: fpsfreak23
Posted by: sk8erdude925
ive flown a pelican using an action replay it not the hard 2 control it the same as a banshee only when u press a it gerates a lift

Except it's harder than hell to control, it doesn't have any weapons, only allies can drive/be in passenger seat, what else... oh yeah, you can't ram your enemies.


its not really hard only turning the rest is pretty simple, also i think if the pelican is in halo 3 there shud be a button that allows you 2 pick up a veihcal

  • 07.07.2006 1:42 PM PDT
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It wouldn't be so hard, and I agree there should be a button to attach vehicles to teh back of the Pelican.

  • 07.07.2006 1:43 PM PDT
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Continuing my story...

"As the pilot nearly reached the blue's base, he encounters another Pelican!... except this time, it belongs to the enemy. He blindly fires rounds at the beast as a hail of anti-aircraft bullets fly down from the warthog attached to the back of the plane. Just when the pilot thinks all hope is lost, a group of Grunts (playable in multiplayer) from the green team attack with a barrage of plasma, with the Pelican flyer standing no chance against these creatures, he flew away with his warthog gunner to safety. The Pilot now must take out the grunts and continue to Blue base. If he's lucky, there could still be time..."

[Edited on 7/7/2006]

  • 07.07.2006 1:47 PM PDT
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Posted by: Excruciation
Continuing my story...

"As the pilot nearly reached the blue's base, he encounters another Pelican!... except this time, it belongs to the enemy. He blindly fires rounds at the beast as a hail of anti-aircraft bullets fly down from the warthog attached to the back of the plane. Just when the pilot thinks all hope is lost, a group of Grunts (playable in multiplayer) from the green team attack with a barrage of plasma, with the Pelican flyer standing no chance against these creatures, he flew away with his warthog gunner to safety. The Pilot now must take out the grunts and continue to Blue base. If he's lucky, there could still be time..."

then after killing them all he reaches blue base and gets the flag only to be hit by a bus on the way bak lol

  • 07.07.2006 1:50 PM PDT
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lol, good 'un sk8er. So are buses pilotable vehicles in Halo 3?

  • 07.07.2006 1:51 PM PDT

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You could use the bumpers and triggers for other features

  • 07.07.2006 1:52 PM PDT
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Posted by: Excruciation
lol, good 'un sk8er. So are buses pilotable vehicles in Halo 3?

maybe the cov buses from the halo 2 e3 trailer also there are buses all over the lvl metropolis

[Edited on 7/7/2006]

  • 07.07.2006 1:52 PM PDT
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maybe the cov buses from the halo 2 e3 trailer

... ye...

Anyone wanna complete my Pelican-related story? Without being run over with a bus involved.... preferable...

[Edited on 7/7/2006]

  • 07.07.2006 1:54 PM PDT