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I do think a name change is in order. "The Ark" is a good one, yet I am sure there could be something else. Once I think of that something else one, I will let you know :P

Maybe Mt. Kilimanjaro?

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  • 11.04.2006 4:18 PM PDT
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Posted by: Recon Number 54
Now I know that when Halo 3 was first announced and the forum came into being, that little to nothing was known about the game at all. That explains its plain and very utilitarian name.
If it wouldn't be a huge undertaking, and might be seen as a better fit, I have come to think of "The Ark" as an appropriate, though not all that obscure reference to what we have seen in the trailer.

Any thoughts? ideas? comments?

The thing is, Bungie hasn't actually admitted that the big, opening thing in the H3 trailer is, in fact, the Ark.

By naming the Halo 3 Forum 'The Ark', they're giving away a vital piece of the story, which is a major no-no for Bungie.
Posted by: the squee masta
All things Man Cannon.

I second squee with 'Man Cannon'.

That or 'Reclaimer'.

Poll MB?

  • 11.04.2006 4:19 PM PDT

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Not a bad idea Recon, however I would think it should remain "Halo 3." Not only because that is the name of the game but for navigational purposes (not those on the high seas Zag, if you're reading this). I am going to assume you haven't taken the perspective of a pre-teen or adolescent (sp?) child. If I am say the age of 11 or 10 am I more going to be more capable of finding a forum to post my "uber" Halo 3 ideas in if the links name is "Halo 3" or something a little more in-depth like "The Ark" or "Man Cannon" as suggested. I believe you're supposed to be a certain age to post here, but children are people too...people that break rules but they are here for the same innocent reason we are here for, mostly. That reason is to converse about Bungie, and Bungie related topics. I would guarantee you that it would take me a few wrong topics to find my way to a place where I can safely post my ideas without banishment from B.net if I were that age.

*viewpoint changes*

If the name of the forum was to change I think it could be just a matter of changing the Forum's link name perhaps? Maybe not seeing as I am no webmaster.

  • 11.04.2006 5:17 PM PDT

I'll be on my own side.

Maybe you could ave the links to the forums named "Bungie Discussion" or "Halo 2", but once you're in there, the same old familiar "The Undergound" or "New Mombasa" banners will be in place.

The basic idea is that new members will know where they are, as they clicked on a link that clearly described what it linked to, and we can still keep the same names instead of boring old "Halo 2".

  • 11.04.2006 5:33 PM PDT

How about "The Man Cannon" - nothing quite like a cannon... which shoots... people... out of it....

Nah, I like the Ark, I've been thinking the exact same thing for a while now, "Halo 3 Forum" does look a bit out of place.

  • 11.04.2006 6:14 PM PDT

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I feel the name of the Halo 3 forum is fitting. We the public of Bungie.net do not know enough information about Halo 3 to provide a fitting name. I want an XBOX person when Halo 2 came out (i was desperately trying to make my gamecube seem cool) but i dont think much was released about New Mombassa. (correct me if im wrong about that)

It should remain the same until after Halo 3 is released, then a game-concept-specific name would function better.

Contrary to nearly everyone else here, i think some of the other forums need name changes. As long as we are working under the assumption that most people dont read the forum descriptions, i thin that the Halo 1 and halo PC names are confusing. Being the somewhat-new person to Bungie games i am, I dont know what the hell The Maw is all about. Or The Library .


This is a very good topic Recon *pats on head*

  • 11.04.2006 6:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: the squee masta
All things Man Cannon.


I second this one... this is what the halo 3 forum should be named

  • 11.04.2006 7:09 PM PDT
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Posted by: SUNGSANGBRIAN
Being the somewhat-new person to Bungie games i am, I dont know what the hell The Maw is all about. Or The Library .


The Library and The Maw are names of two levels in Halo CE. The Library is the level where you are in that really dark structure looking for the index, fighting off the Flood. The Maw is the last level where you are trying to blow up the Pillar of Autumn and end in that cazy warthog sequence.


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  • 11.04.2006 7:17 PM PDT
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SPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!

I agree with most of you, a new cryptic name would be a nice addition.

I like

"The Ark"

"The Man Cannon"

"Doomsday"

or

"'The next thing that will consume a huge portion of your life' Forum"

  • 11.04.2006 7:42 PM PDT
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This is a signature.

In it's current position, it serves almost no good, and, therefore, there is no reason to put anything important into it.

Posted by: Captain K Mart
We should call it Valhalla.

Yes. That's what I thought when I first read it... But "The Ark" seems appropriate too.

  • 11.04.2006 9:39 PM PDT
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I think it would be in everyone's best interest to leave the forum as it is for now. That way, the new guys know which one is the forum dedicated to H3 Discussion. I was thinking that it could be changed to a location in the game once it is released, and there is no/less secrecy, like how the H2 Forum is called New Mombasa.

Just a thought.

  • 11.04.2006 10:28 PM PDT

My version of a new list of forum names: (some jokes, some serious, you decide)

The Underground = Your Mom's Basement
The Septagon = The Septagon
Halo 3 = The New Flood
New Mombasa = The H2 Cheating/Montage Forum
Optimatch = The H2 XBL Complaint Box
The Maw = ZOMG! Halo on PC!
The Library = The Flawless Cowboy
The Gallery = The Pics: Nekked Grunts!
The News = The Headlines
Voting Booth = Diebold Computer Voting Machine
The Classifieds = The Bathroom Stall
The Flood = The Gravemind's Lair


Some of those would be perfect for April 1st.

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  • 11.05.2006 12:14 AM PDT


* The Underground = Bungie Discussion
* The Septagon = Bungie.Net Discussion
* Halo 3 = Halo 3
* New Mombasa = Halo 2
* Optimatch = Optimatch
* The Maw = Halo for PC
* The Library = Halo 1
* The Flood = Off-Topic Forum

or,

* The Underground = The Underground
* The Septagon = The Septagon
* Halo 3 = The Ark
* New Mombasa = New Mombasa
* Optimatch = Optimatch
* The Maw = The Maw
* The Library = The Library
* The Flood = The Flood


The second one is much better because it sounds more creative. And I don't understand how people can miss the forum descriptions. It's right there when you go to click the link!

I guess we can't call it The Ark because we also need a picture to go with it, and Bungie won't want to give anything away. Maybe after another trailer is released.

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  • 11.05.2006 1:15 AM PDT
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'The Library' is a level in Halo 1, as is 'The Maw', as is (I assume, never played it) 'New Mombasa' in H2. If we name the H3 forum 'The Ark', people will assume that a level will be named 'The Ark'. Although there probably will be. Meh.
More SP info required.

  • 11.05.2006 2:19 AM PDT

I'll be on my own side.

Not necessarily a mission called "The Ark", just a confirmation(as if we really need one) that the huge object is indeed the Ark.

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  • 11.05.2006 4:17 AM PDT
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Keep Halo 3 teh simplez.
We'll have all sorts of jargon spilling out to the surviving forums if it is not contained. If that happens, we will have no choice but to activate Bungie's last defense system...

  • 11.05.2006 5:13 AM PDT

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Keep Halo 3 teh simplez.
We'll have all sorts of jargon spilling out to the surviving forums if it is not contained. If that happens, we will have no choice but to activate Bungie's last defense system...

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  • 11.05.2006 6:24 AM PDT
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Well, I thought it was just named "Halo 3" because then the inevitable flood of new members who join for Halo 3 info. etc. would know where to go... Because we all know that many members don't bother to read the descriptions.

Basically naming it "The Ark" or something would increase the amount of mis-posted topics and therefore your workload, Recon. =)

  • 11.05.2006 6:55 AM PDT
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Read about the Forgotten Spartan I Program
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I think this works best...

The Mancanon

Granted the header is just concept art...

  • 11.05.2006 7:09 AM PDT

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ZeeJollyRoger, I did catch the high seas comment. Very nice.

I do see where you're coming from, with the "11 year olds come here too" logic, and that having "proper" names on forums would make it easier for them..

Honestly, I think I'll leave it up to the wisdom of the web team.

  • 11.05.2006 12:08 PM PDT

Posted by: Rainman89
I think this works best...

The Mancanon

Granted the header is just concept art...


Ha ha!

  • 11.05.2006 1:22 PM PDT
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Im not trying to come off as anything other than helpful, but who really cares what they are called? I mean, people know what they are going to get when they go to the halo 3 forum. Honestly i dont understand why any of the forums have subtitles.

  • 11.05.2006 1:28 PM PDT
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Read about the Forgotten Spartan I Program
Butane: To protect the world from devastation!
sir_brilliant: To unite all people within our nation!
Rainman89: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
sir_brilliant: To extend out reach to the stars above!
SpaceGhostFlyer: Jessie!
Butane: James!
sir_brilliant: Team Rocket blasting off at the speed of light
Butane: Surrender now or prepare to fight
sir_brilliant: Meowth, that's right!

They have subtitles to explain the purpose of said forum.

And some of us have nothing better to do that to debate the names of forums...

  • 11.05.2006 1:38 PM PDT

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