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The Halo 3 Beta Thread

It's probably been asked and answered already, but what are the 'game types' allowable to choose from on the beta? If I want to simply play 2-flag CTF, do I have that option, or must I select a "Random" Big game choice which usually falls to 1 flag CTF or Offense / Defense games that I don't want to play.

Can you select the game type you want, or is it purely Halo 2 rehashed?
 
Rlan said:
It's probably been asked and answered already, but what are the 'game types' allowable to choose from on the beta? If I want to simply play 2-flag CTF, do I have that option, or must I select a "Random" Big game choice which usually falls to 1 flag CTF or Offense / Defense games that I don't want to play.

Can you select the game type you want, or is it purely Halo 2 rehashed?
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In the Beta, it's purely matchmaking. There are five playlists.

The gametypes I've seen are:

1-flag CTF
Oddball
Crazy King
Team Slayer
Shotty Snipers
Territories
Land Grab
Assault
VIP

Probably several others I don't recall. I've never done Rumble Pit so there's sure to be more in there as well.

Have Land Grab/Territories been explained yet? Very different than Halo 2.
 
When dismounting a gun, you need to first press RB to use it and then press B to dismount it. If you do that really fast, almost press the two buttons at the same time, you dismount the gun but the stationary gun doesn't get removed, kind of like copying it. I tried to dismount that other one too, but you can't use it. It's still there but nothing can be done with it.
Just did it by accident.

Anyone know where I can report this?
 
Rlan said:
It's probably been asked and answered already, but what are the 'game types' allowable to choose from on the beta?
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No. It's like HAlo 2 playlists, you simpli choose between Rumble Pit or two other team modes, and then you get thrown in a random game type.

But I think it's only for the beta, in the final game you'll be able to create or search for an unranked match choosing every parameter.
 
Tieno said:
When dismounting a gun, you need to first press RB to use it and then press B to dismount it. If you do that really fast, almost press the two buttons at the same time, you dismount the gun but the stationary gun doesn't get removed, kind of like copying it. I tried to dismount that other one too, but you can't use it. It's still there but nothing can be done with it.
Just did it by accident.

Anyone know where I can report this?
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there's a URL when you start up the beta to report things
 
In the GameSpot Beat Event video, they ask one of the MS/Bungie guys and he says "You'll be seeing a lot more announcements in the next 4 months"
Does this mean Halo 3 is comming out in 4 months? That would make it September..
 
ice cream said:
In the GameSpot Beat Event video, they ask one of the MS/Bungie guys and he says "You'll be seeing a lot more announcements in the next 4 months"
Does this mean Halo 3 is comming out in 4 months? That would make it September..
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Indeed!
 
ice cream said:
In the GameSpot Beat Event video, they ask one of the MS/Bungie guys and he says "You'll be seeing a lot more announcements in the next 4 months"
Does this mean Halo 3 is comming out in 4 months? That would make it September..
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Dude. Where've you been?!?!

September. Confirmed. By me. And Ghaleon. And other people.
 
One thing I wanna know, what is this thing on High Ground? (inside the base by a mongoose spawn)

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looks kind of like a man cannon but i never see anyone use it in any of the videos. Is it just decoration or does it have some kind of purpose?
 
Just design (I'm sure it relates to the backstory of the level), but what's really funny is those idiots on the Gamespot live broadcast thought it was for some Counter-Strike objective-based gametype. That whole broadcast was just painful to watch (aside from the Halo 3 footage, that is).
 
I'll be recording some more footage this afternoon at around 2PM CET, especially some team based games. So if any of you guys want to help, you're more than welcome. Be aware that I've never played a Halo game in multiplayer since Halo 2's launch :D
 
Blimblim said:
I'll be recording some more footage this afternoon at around 2PM CET, especially some team based games. So if any of you guys want to help, you're more than welcome. Be aware that I've never played a Halo game in multiplayer since Halo 2's launch :D
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I'll try to so the world can see my mediocre sometimes dumb Halo skills!
 
iconoclast said:
Is the Oddball a 1 hit melee kill now? It looked like from some videos I saw. Pretty lame if it is. I think the 2 hit kill or 1 hit jump kill in Halo 2 were perfect for the flag/ball.
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The oddball/flag has always had the ability to kill with one hit. You just need to do a small jump, run foward or have any other kind of propulsion. Or even easier is to hit from behind which is an instant kill.
 
godhandiscen said:
The oddball/flag has always had the ability to kill with one hit. You just need to do a small jump, run foward or have any other kind of propulsion. Or even easier is to hit from behind which is an instant kill.
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It's now one hit, no matter what, from what I understand.
 
Eric WK said:
It's now one hit, no matter what, from what I understand.
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Well thats even better imo. Not that I am just being overly positive or anything, but I always enjoyed killing with the bomb/flag. Good move imo.
DopeyFish said:
the worst:

I prefer the old announcer lines from Halo 2. They were -perfect-.

Couple more issues: When I'm hit with a PP burst in Halo 3, I can barely tell that I was. In Halo 2, you knew if you were right off the bat. There needs to be a little more indication of that.

Also after roughly 45 matches... Still can't get used to the callsigns. I'd prefer the old emblems to be displayed instead. Also, I'd never respond to my callsign ever.
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You need to be able to tell that they used the pp against you, but also it was ridiculous in Halo 2 because it practically blinded you for a second and you could lose a precious Battle Rifle kill. Also, in the final game you can edit your callsign from what I heard.
 
godhandiscen said:
Well thats even better imo. Not that I am just being overly positive or anything, but I always enjoyed killing with the bomb/flag. Good move imo.

You need to be able to tell that they used the pp against you, but also it was ridiculous in Halo 2 because it practically blinded you for a second and you could lose a precious Battle Rifle kill. Also, in the final game you can edit your callsign from what I heard.
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Can't you edit it in the beta? I thought I saw them changing it in one of the gamespot videos (speaking of which you guys should watch the end of gameplay #5 to see the power of the needler). I think its a cool idea, and at least I will probably put it to good use.
 
So are they sticking with 8 player games for the duration of the beta or is that getting bumped sometime? I've read some things that are a bit confusing regarding the subject. Don't see why they'd have what is essentially a stress test and not allow the full limit though.
 
alkaline black said:
I played some games with Ghaleon and some other folk (omg gg) and my old Halo problem is back. I can go from hot-

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=15037&player=Mr Jared

to cold-

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=22015&player=Mr Jared

out of freaking nowhere. It probably means that I just have to play on a more regular basis, but it's super frustrating.
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All in good fun man. I don't think anyone really cares who wins or loses in the social games.
 
GhaleonEB said:
ZOMG....medal for 10 shotty kills in a row is - wait for it - Cheneymania!

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/GameStatsHalo3.aspx?gameid=10399&player=Izequo

(first medal listed)

Spotted at HBO.


:lol
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:lol Gotta love Bungie! I love that they really went all out with the medals for Halo 3 - really makes your kills feel even more satisfying!

It was pretty cool in a game of VIP on Snowbound where near the end, I was the VIP, and I snagged the Covenant Sniper, and while their VIP was fighting 2 or 3 of my guys with his Overshield still up, I was chipping away at his shield from afar with the sniper, then I finished him off with a headshot as he tried to jump away - BAM - three medals in one go: Sniper Kill, Killjoy, and VIP killer medal... so sweet, especially since it put us in the lead fro the win too!

Blimblim said:
I'll be recording some more footage this afternoon at around 2PM CET, especially some team based games. So if any of you guys want to help, you're more than welcome. Be aware that I've never played a Halo game in multiplayer since Halo 2's launch :D
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I'll take you up on that offer Blim - I think I'll still be home by then, but I have to leave in a while - besides, after all these years of knowing you and watching your vids, I never once sent you a friends request (if your list isn't full like mine is right now)... my GT's DXLR8R...
 
Blimblim said:
That's a great idea!
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I pm'ed you in xbox live with a movie recommend that takes you to squicken's share, he has 4 movies available there for download. Including two EGM smackdowns.

Too bad he has no Snowbound movies, cause the lighting inside the base and tunnels is crazy cool.
 
Tieno said:
I pm'ed you in xbox live with a movie recommend that takes you to squicken's share, he has 4 movies available there for download. Including two EGM smackdowns.
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Haha, EGM smackdown is a great idea :D
 
OverHeat said:
I got a couple of great game for you.

GT: OverHeat
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Just go to your file share, click on a movie and recommend it and type in Blim's gamertag or select it if you have him on your friendlist.
 
That's it, I'm not coming in here anymore until Wednesday!

Edit: If you guys need somebody to own come the 16th, my gamertag is TheXcorcist.
 
Blimblim said:
Nice footage, too bad you don't use vehicles or special weapons at all.
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I made a snowbound video where I just tried to do some (stupid) stuff to show cool effects and whatnot while people kept killing me.
I did a recommend via xbox live.
 
OverHeat said:
Tieno did you check my vids?
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I checked out the one you recommended me. You're pretty good with the AR, I always forget to use that one on Valhalla. You're way more careful than me, I need to constrain myself more in firefights cause I tend to go in guns blazing and get killed a lot.
 
Blimblim said:
I'll be recording some more footage this afternoon at around 2PM CET, especially some team based games. So if any of you guys want to help, you're more than welcome. Be aware that I've never played a Halo game in multiplayer since Halo 2's launch :D
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Blimblim...
Sent you a friend's request and I have a pretty awesome 1Flag CTF match on High Ground that you may want to take a look at...don't know if it's Xboxyde-worthy, but check out my File Share if you get a chance. 8 laser snipes and a portable grav lift cap that's pretty cool.
 
Wow, all those Eurogamer shots look AMAZING.

I can't even imagine people calling this Halo 2.5 anymore (well if they're playing in HD.) I can't even begin to think about how good the final product will look.

Some of my favorite shots.

Hijacker
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Looks like a drawing kind of
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Love linear tunnel battles in MP
halobeta038jpgzl0.jpg
 
Mr Vociferous said:
Blimblim...
Sent you a friend's request and I have a pretty awesome 1Flag CTF match on High Ground that you may want to take a look at...don't know if it's Xboxyde-worthy, but check out my File Share if you get a chance. 8 laser snipes and a portable grav lift cap that's pretty cool.
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I just watched that movie too. You are brutal with the lasers!
Learned some great flag routes (in and out) and use of the grav lift. Great video!
 
ant1532 said:
I would love to watch EGM getting the Smackdown. Post it up BlimBlim when you can!
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It's encoding right now, but honestly there wasn't much to show from Squick3n point of view, so most of the video is from another game of Bomb with some very cool footage.
Mr Vociferous: I'll take a look when I'm done with the current videos for sure.
 
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