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[angelkimne]

So much Reach information in such a short space of time...
I wonder how much there is left to spoil.

Hopefully enough to satisfy us until launch.

 

[Palette Swap]

I love achievement 20's name.

The hardest looking achievements to me are:

48:

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a silver commendation is 375 medals of one type according to halopedia. If you can't get them in firefight, that should be quite time consuming

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Either all the tweaking and versus mode will make it possible to score a lot quicker than in reach or it will take 5 hours and be hard as fuck

45 might be a bitch going by this example of daily challenges. I guess it really depends on what challenges are offered.

I'm really looking forward to the whole challenges / credits / commendations / buying useless virtual shit vicious circle that'll probably ruin my life. :lol

 

[Kibbles]

Someone is lieing. Theres some contests for Halo shit. Nothing else. Although I'd imagine the game will be up there a few days before release for like 20 bucks (Based on Alan Wake and Crackdown 2)

Figured. I tried making an account to check but you need a paystub :lol

 

[feel]

New office looks hot. Liking the achievements.

All the forge maps are starting to look repetitive already though. The same big pieces everywhere. I hope budget and item limits allow for people to make really intricate maps full of all kinds of customs shapes, custom ramps, custom buildings, etc instead of having to use the premade ones. Seeing that lockout-esque map eat all the budget using mostly premade shapes, is not a very good sign.

Eazy is right about only 9 mp maps being basically confirmed as the final number, considering urk was quick to dismiss the low FF number. So few locations for each playlist...

 

[Louis Wu]

Hey L.Wu- Thanks for getting the update up in your Archive super fast tonight, you seem to be getting faster and faster at it and I know it's a pain in the ass to do. It's a lot easier to read for some reason with the white background, it seems to be better on the eyes. Your a hero.

Heh - it's really a matter of where I am. It usually gets released while I'm at dinner (we have a standing dinner date on Fridays), so it's been up for an hour or two by the time I get home.

Today, we were out REALLY early, so I got to it within about 45 minutes of when it was posted.

They're certainly getting easier, since I've automated some of the coding. For example, if there's a YouTube vid, an array gets incremented:

"288" => "640|385|92Bbw-KHajs"

Then I add this as a placeholder:

XXXXXYTVIDXXXXX

The code swaps that for validating YouTube embed code with all of the variables pulled from that array element.

This one took about 20 minutes. Last week's was longer. :lol

 

[Not a Jellyfish]

I love achievement 20's name.

The hardest looking achievements to me are:

48:

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a silver commendation is 375 medals of one type according to halopedia. If you can't get them in firefight, that should be quite time consuming

48:

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Assist, pretty easy.

 

[broony]

Call me the hunter, that's my name.

 

[Palette Swap]

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Assist, pretty easy.

Given my suckiness that's probably how it will play out, that or stickies.

You know how everyone is always posting a K/D ratio above 1? And how it has to be at the expense of a guy who'll be below 1? Let's just say I'm that guy.

 

[Louis Wu]

48:

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a silver commendation is 375 medals of one type according to halopedia. If you can't get them in firefight, that should be quite time consuming

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I had a ton of friends on my list who had silver commendations within a few days of playing the beta. I just checked at HaloCharts, and I had a couple myself; I played 200 games, total.

 

[dilatedmuscle]

Im hoping someone does an epic machinima where they re-create the entire CE campaign on forgeworld lol.

 

[watership]

So much Reach information in such a short space of time...
I wonder how much there is left to spoil.

Hopefully enough to satisfy us until launch.

This is a good question. Urk? Any more more reveals before launch or are you just showing more of what's announced?

Spoiler

"Ha! We lied! Space Combat for multiplayer/firefight. You with your begging and your sad faces."

 

[MrDaravon]

This is a good question. Urk? Any more more reveals before launch or are you just showing more of what's announced?

I'd actually like to know this as well so I can finish something I'm working on if true. I'm kinda expecting some moderate tidbits to be unveiled at PAX though, unless I missed something and they've said outright that's not happening.

 

[Louis Wu]

Lars Does his Valley Girl Imitation at SDCC While Shishka Watches

(Not really; I was just listening to it underneath a window I was typing in, and the cadence was making me smile. It's a fun interview.)

 

[Shake Appeal]

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I had a ton of friends on my list who had silver commendations within a few days of playing the beta. I just checked at HaloCharts, and I had a couple myself; I played 200 games, total.

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Number may have been rigged lower for the beta, just to show off the progression. That said, I think some commendations are boosted by multiple medals (the way 'Technician' was in the beta), so it shouldn't be too time-consuming.

 

[Hypertrooper]

New Interview up with Lars and Chad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3RMpKC9i8E

Edit.: Beaten.

 

[kittens]

I don't expect any new huge reveals. Maybe some new vehicles, weapons, and maps, but nothing huge. Maybe some Theater 2.0? Info on Forge file sharing?

 

[feel]

This is a good question. Urk? Any more more reveals before launch or are you just showing more of what's announced?

Spoiler

"Ha! We lied! Space Combat for multiplayer/firefight. You with your begging and your sad faces."

Since flying in space is not integrated into the main sandbox I'm fine with it being sp/coop only, I'd rather have some other kind of surprise like Theater 2.0 or... *literally thinks about something for 5 minutes* ok, I guess the game has it all, Theater 2.0 it is. (edit- did not read omgkittens suggestion before typing this! dammit!! beat...)

(though they revealing that the game has more than just 9 mp maps would be a nice surprise a this point)

 

[The Librarian]

Just pre-ordered the Legendary Edition on Amazon.

 

[Hey You]

Uh, someone at another forum is saying if you are employed at Best Buy there is a closed beta going on for Halo: Reach at Microsoft ExpertZone.

A multiplayer beta?

 

[Louis Wu]

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Number may have been rigged lower for the beta, just to show off the progression. That said, I think some commendations are boosted by multiple medals (the way 'Technician' was in the beta), so it shouldn't be too time-consuming.

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Sorry, should have been clearer. I think you're right - I think the number WAS lower for the beta, I think I had more than 2 silver commendations... but I had two medals in which I have more than 375 in a given playlist - and more if you can combine lists.

 

[MrDaravon]

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Number may have been rigged lower for the beta, just to show off the progression. That said, I think some commendations are boosted by multiple medals (the way 'Technician' was in the beta), so it shouldn't be too time-consuming.

I was thinking the same thing (regarding the numbers being significantly lowered for the beta as far as progression), but wasn't Technician the only one that had multiple medals count towards it?

 

[Shake Appeal]

I was thinking the same thing (regarding the numbers being significantly lowered for the beta as far as progression), but wasn't Technician the only one that had multiple medals count towards it?

Yeah, but Luke said a lot of them were placeholder, and they would be noticeably rejigged for the full game. I think all the vehicle related ones (splatters, wheelmans, blah, blah) all contribute to one Commendation, for instance.

 

[MrDaravon]

Yeah, but Luke said a lot of them were placeholder, and they would be noticeably rejigged for the full game. I think all the vehicle related ones (splatters, wheelmans, blah, blah) all contribute to one Commendation, for instance.

Hmm, had forgotten about the vehicle ones, although that would make sense.

In either case, I expect the numbers needed to progress to be a lot higher in the final release, but I can't imagine it would still take THAT long to get to Silver.

 

[Sill4]

T
He claimed he was at some MLG event or something, which seems like he ruined it for MLG from now on if it were true.

He was a play tester for an early version of Reach.

He was in a band called rage against the machine.

:lol :lol
Thanks guys. Fucking Tom Morello.

 

[duk]

<3 bungie best dev evar in terms of giving their fans what they want

 

[Kibbles]

A multiplayer beta?

I have no idea, but according to juices it's false anyways.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

<3 bungie best dev evar in terms of giving their fans what they want

I would put them and Valve neck and neck, which is saying a lot.

 

[∀ Narayan]

Just pre-ordered the Legendary Edition on Amazon.

Same.

 

[kittens]

I'm picking up my new 250GB 360 later tonight!

Also, a heads up for folks pre-ordering via Walmart: you can use your $20 e-credit to get a 12 month Xbox Live subscription for just $15. Actually, it comes out to about $18 after shipping in the US. Still a hell of a lot better than $50.

 

[Shishka]

(It's a fun interview.)

Very fun. I had a beer in my hand the whole time.

 

[Portugeezer]

ASEWOME TRAILER!

I jizzed.

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all over Hayden Panettiere

 

[Oozer3993]

My Reach hype hit full bore with the release of the campaign trailer yesterday. My Droid X has been outfitted accordingly.

I did a quick sweep of the thread and couldn't find the music from the trailer posted. I find that a grave injustice. So I ripped it myself.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/78849972648b46a4/

P.S. I hope posting the music is ok. If it's not, I'll yank it post haste.

 

[Hydranockz]

Very fun. I had a beer in my hand the whole time.

Is that why you were edited like 3 times in one clip.

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This was my first SDCC. I was told it was going to be packed "-but fuuuuck man I was like a sardine mixed in with those stuuuuupid nerds-[redacted]". It was really great

 

[Lazslo]

Very fun. I had a beer in my hand the whole time.

Your becoming a PR Jedi like Obi Ske7ch. Nice Interview, very informative.

 

[duk]

Just pre-ordered the Legendary Edition on Amazon.

are the action figures glued to the stand? can u remove them and pose them however?

 

[Wiggum2007]

A version of this trailer aired on Comedy Central with a couple new shots. The one that stood out to me looked like

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a Covenant ship in the atmosphere getting hit with a large projectile from above

.

 

[Stormtrooper30]

Interview was fun.

Just saw the Reach trailer on Comedy Central, there's an extra second or two at the end that's pretty cool.

Edit: Beaten

 

[Mik2121]

My Reach hype hit full bore with the release of the campaign trailer yesterday. My Droid X has been outfitted accordingly.

http://i31.tinypic.com/eip5qs.jpg[IMG]

I did a quick sweep of the thread and couldn't find the music from the trailer posted. I find that a grave injustice. So I ripped it myself.

[url]http://www.zshare.net/audio/78849972648b46a4/[/url]

P.S. I hope posting the music is ok. If it's not, I'll yank it post haste.[/QUOTE]
Woah that looks great! I think I will make some nice wallpaper for my iPod Touch and iPad :_)


[QUOTE=Doodis]Mik is lying. He PMed me and told me he thought it was awful. :D[/QUOTE]
Hahaha.. if you tell them more, I'll tell them about your sexual harassment via PM... :'(

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Some artistically inclined duder here needs to make some custom Astro A40 Halogaf speaker tags.

Do it! FOR THE TEAM!

http://betacustomizer.astrogaming.com/gift/

 

[dilatedmuscle]

Have u guys seen the commercial/tv spot? there are atleast 2 short extra scenes.

 

[Lebron]

Have u guys seen the commercial/tv spot? there are atleast 2 short extra scenes.

Yeah, they've been spamming them all day.


It all looks good, but I'm still a bit reluctant. We shall see come September.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Achievement 22. is great. Lets go hunting!

Thx Spasm for the avatar

I called it, Big Game Hunter in Reach confirmed!

 

[Lazslo]

Hey I don't know if it's been posted but Nobel Actual got an update today.

A few days ago we released Halo: Reach to Xbox Certification. Assuming things go well in certification, that means the only things standing between you all and Reach are the manufacturing process and shipping the discs to stores. It’s been a long haul getting the game to this point but the team is incredibly proud of the game and can’t wait to play with everyone on September 14th.

A few folks from Bungie will be travelling all over the world in the next few weeks to demo the game: Brian Jarrard and Niles Sankey are currently touring Europe, I’ll be headed to Oceania soon, and Chris Opdahl and David Allen will be taking Asia by storm in August. If you’re in those neighborhoods, look us up If not, you can at least watch the campain trailer and the forgeworld vidoc on more time.

Last but not least, sorry for the long periods between posts - turns out shipping a game and regularly m&#65279;aintaining a blog are not entirely compatible. &#65279;

Joe&#65279;

Source

 

[metareferential]

Yesterday I preordered the 360 Reach Edition from gamestop; is it true that the wireless headset is in the box?

I think gamestop might have got that wrong.

EDIT: yup, it's a mistake, US gamestop site says it's got a normal black headset.

 

[GLYPH]

Very fun. I had a beer in my hand the whole time.

Achievement Unlocked
10G - Single-Fisted

The interview was great. I love the fact that it was your first time at SDCC and you were thrown right into the mix with a panel and demo in a huge room and booth duty. Most shows provide a unique opportunity to interact with fans one-on-one, but there is something about the sheer volume and enthusiasm at SDCC that makes it special.

-Jon

 

[big ander]

Yesterday I preordered the 360 Reach Edition from gamestop; is it true that the wireless headset is in the box?

I think gamestop might have got that wrong.

EDIT: yup, it's a mistake, US gamestop site says it's got a normal black headset.

I thought the unboxing straight from Bungie said it was a Reach headset. Could be wrong though.

 

[metareferential]

I thought the unboxing straight from Bungie said it was a Reach headset. Could be wrong though.

There are a lot of different informations about the wireless headset.

If it's already in the box, it's the greatest deal ever here in Europe, since it's priced at 299 euros with a game and two controllers (the standard 360 slim is at 249).

 

[Kapura]

Yo shishka what are the plans for Atlas? Is it still going to be *the* portal for map submission? Or will there be a site feature or some sort of integration?

 

[The Librarian]

Yo shishka what are the plans for Atlas? Is it still going to be *the* portal for map submission? Or will there be a site feature or some sort of integration?

I'm assuming those questions will be answered in a weekly update.

 

[big ander]

There are a lot of different informations about the wireless headset.

If it's already in the box, it's the greatest deal ever here in Europe, since it's priced at 299 euros with a game and two controllers (the standard 360 slim is at 249).

It's weird, in this video they just mention the controllers and console, but before the video loads there's an image with the console, a controller, and a LE wireless headset. So I have no idea :lol