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[godhandiscen]

Clear your PM box.

Yeah, no scans plz!

 

[Gadfly]

nm

 

[raYne]

*raYne goes flying over the horizon*

:lol

After all those times I saved you in Gears.. this is the thanks I get? :*(

 

[sableholic]

There's some nonsense about how players could potentially be miles away from each other, but it's nonsense as they could easily force respawn at newest checkpoint if someone is more than one checkpoint away. NO EXCUSES ACCEPTED.

Apparently that wouldn't be Halo, but like u said no excuses. I mean I could do the xbconnect thing (not sure if theres something new, but thats what I used for halo 1) so I see no reason to stop it from being online.

I thought that was confirmed as the first mission.

I thought so too.

 

[Voltron64]

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LOCKOUT REMAKE! Yeah baby!

Whaaa?!?! really??

 

[Karma Kramer]

Nah. Someone else do it.

but but but... your threads have such nice bolding and italic techniques.

 

[cool_dude_2049]

If they have co-op with system link then I don't really see the hold up with taking it online. Sure you have lag issues but still, is it really such a stretch?

I don't see why not; I never ran into any lag playing co-op on Gears of War.

 

[Ramirez]

This game is going to be so absurdly good in MP for so many years to come. <3

 

[GhaleonEB]

Asking for PMs of scans is grounds for bans. I suggest editing guys.

I'm not starting a thread about scans because it's dangerous territory, party for this reason. If someone else wants to, go for it. The new information here is ****ING WONDERFUL.

Ahem.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

I'm still unsure how useful a droppable one-way shield is when we have the bubble...

 

[adelante]

but but but... your threads have such nice bolding and italic techniques.

Oh please goddamnit someone else do it already!! :lol

 

[ToyMachine228]

I would start the thread, but I think the information being leaked is bad enough. I'll honor EGM and pass on starting a thread. I'll discuss it here, but I don't want to throw it in everyone's faces.

 

[sableholic]

OMG...

Spoiler

is that a night level I see I think it is WOO HOO

 

[godhandiscen]

If they have co-op with system link then I don't really see the hold up with taking it online. Sure you have lag issues but still, is it really such a stretch?

Its more complicated than that. You have to synchronize the AI in both systems, the physics behavior and the stream. Seriously to have a game like Halo 3 online with no holds on those 3 things (meaning not reduce the quality of the experience) would be an amazing feat. MP is far easier because there is no AI and many things you see in your screen do not look the same in other people's, it looks different but since it doesnt affect gameplay its ok.

I don't see why not; I never ran into any lag playing co-op on Gears of War.

GeOW has not physics and destructable environments whatsoever. Also GeOW does not throw 20 enemies at once like Halo 3.

 

[LukeSmith]

I thought that was confirmed as the first mission.

Sierra 117 is the first mission in Halo 3.

 

[Mr. Lemming]

Spoiler

The return of dual wielded shotguns excites me! (See Marathon)

 

[jet1911]

Asking for PMs of scans is grounds for bans. I suggest editing guys.

I'm not starting a thread about scans because it's dangerous territory, party for this reason. If someone else wants to, go for it. The new information here is ****ING WONDERFUL.

Ahem.

Seriously I did not thought one second that there would that much new stuff in the MP + the new vehicles. It's going to be awesome.

I'm still unsure how useful a droppable one-way shield is when we have the bubble...

Well imagine when you don't have the bubble.

 

[raYne]

I'm still unsure how useful a droppable one-way shield is when we have the bubble...

I'd say it's not supposed to be more useful than the Bubble Shield. Chances are, they'll be a whole lot more plentiful in comparison.

I would start the thread, but I think the information being leaked is bad enough. I'll honor EGM and pass on starting a thread. I'll discuss it here, but I don't want to throw it in everyone's faces.

I agree.

 

[Quazar]

Asking for PMs of scans is grounds for bans. I suggest editing guys.

I'm not starting a thread about scans because it's dangerous territory, party for this reason. If someone else wants to, go for it. The new information here is ****ING WONDERFUL.

Ahem.

Just a thread with details, not scans. BTW seems early for EGM news, some people are just getting SC issue in. :lol So hopefully we can get a thread with rumors/Halo3 etc etc

 

[GhaleonEB]

After all those times I saved you in Gears.. this is the thanks I get? :*(

It's a favor! Just think of the view from up there!

 

[IJoel]

Holy crap, no online co-op would be a major disappointment.

 

[Astr00]

Apparently the Elephant

Spoiler

is like a huge base moving around (very slowly) on one map in MP (Sandtrap). What the ..?

I wish I had the magazine myself, then it would be easier to get the whole picture.

Also ... Jub Jub = Guardian?

 

[godhandiscen]

Sierra 117 is the first mission in Halo 3.

Then EGM made a mistake or are you trying to tell us something?

 

[sableholic]

Spoiler

Second mission battle has more enemies and allies then the entire first mission of Halo 1 and thats not even the largest battle... impressive

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Then EGM made a mistake or are you trying to tell us something?

Oh noes! Late minute changezzz!

 

[raYne]

It's a favor! Just think of the view from up there!

Wait.. New team-up Banshee jacking maneuver ftw?

 

[Son of Godzilla]

So do we need a new thread or not?

 

[Ramirez]

Well, for one, the personal shield keeps people from just running in on you and popping you real quick.

 

[CreepingDea7h]

Then EGM made a mistake or are you trying to tell us something?

Maybe they meant it was like the 5th part of the first level? I dunno, I haven't read that part yet.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

So do we need a new thread or not?

It's asking for trouble to start one. It will end in tears.

 

[LukeSmith]

Then EGM made a mistake or are you trying to tell us something?

Yep, reports listing Sierra 117 anywhere other than first are erroneous.

 

[Sai]

I wonder why they are still holding out on the co-op details.

They aren't holding back anything. Arbiter is now your co-op buddy, System Link Co-op has been confirmedD), Online Co-op is still being worked on 'til the game's launch. May be included as downloadable content at a later time if it's possible.

System Link co-op is good enough for me. I's very happy right now.

 

[Ramirez]

Spoiler

Second mission battle has more enemies and allies then the entire first mission of Halo 1 and thats not even the largest battle... impressive

This mean "Pillar of Autumn" or "Halo"?

 

[ToyMachine228]

Just a thread with details, not scans. BTW seems early for EGM news, some people are just getting SC issue in.

I just got the Soul Calibur issue like last week. I hope the Halo 3 one gets out to subscribers quickly. I don't want to wait for this one. I subscribe to the magazine, I should get it quickly.

 

[sableholic]

Then EGM made a mistake or are you trying to tell us something?

I definately says it so I guess EGM made a mistake.

This mean "Pillar of Autumn" or "Halo"?

I assume the training mission ie Pillar. Although it doesn't say.

 

[FrankT]

Need some love here.

 

[Proelite]

This mean "Pillar of Autumn" or "Halo"?

Pillar of autumn had some 30 elites, and 100 grunts. Plus a platoon of allied npc. There is no way a halo 3 battle is that large. The processing power required is beyond what xenon can output.

 

[adelante]

I've to wait at least two weeks before I can get my hands on the new issue

Spoiler

Singapore

 

[IJoel]

This brings back those memories when there wouldn't be any confirmation or denial of Halo 2 online co-op, only to find out quite late that it didn't include it.

 

[sableholic]

Thats it for me... man everything sounds so awesome except the co-op.

 

[urk]

PAY ATTENTION BUNGIE: IF THERE IS NO ONLINE CO-OP I WILL CRY LIKE A LITTLE BITCH AND STILL BY YOUR GAME BUT DAMMIT IT WOULD BE SO ****ING GREAT.

 

[sableholic]

Pillar of autumn had some 30 elites, and 100 grunts. Plus a platoon of allied npc. There is no way a halo 3 battle is that large. The processing power required is beyond what xenon can output.

Thats what the article says... it specifically says enemies and allies of the first halo 1 mission. Not even the largest battle either.

Could you imagine if co-op was a charged download? I'd pay another 60 bucks sadly just to get it, hopefully MS doesn't read this though.

 

[GhaleonEB]

They talk about how hard it is to get a game of this scale working in online co-op in the article. Basically, getting it working where one guy has a loaded warthog (with three other Marines - troop 'Hog FTW) a mile away from the other is extremely tough when there's the kind of combat Halo is known for going on. Crackdown pulls it off, but there's virtually no persistence to the world and no really sophisticated AI to consider. I'm sure if Bungie can swing it, then it will be there. I sure as hell want it.

 

[Wollan]

The hammer sounds absolutely awesome. If I understood it correctly it's a standard (non special event) weapon you can pick up and you can flip over vehicles by hitting them at the right moment?

 

[GhaleonEB]

Thats what the article says... it specifically says enemies and allies of the first halo 1 mission. Not even the largest battle either.

Frank listed a "typical" battle as having ~50 participants and over 20 vehicles. I'm sure a huge climactic one is much larger. Doesn't sound implausible to me.

 

[Dirtbag]

alright, my turn to guess on forge....
Campaign editor for sharing encounters/challenges. Basically you get to edit full single-player levels with enemy spawns, vehicles, weapon placement, etc. Not editing the actual level however (as in geometry/skins etc). Maybe can tweak time of day settings since the lighting is global and tweak speed/gravity/weapon damage similar to multiplayer tweaks. Can tweak individual units' traits to create more boss-like enemies, stronger units. These levels can be shared online in your saved films folder, allowing for people to download your remixed campaign, and play co-op together.

That's my prediction.

BOOYA!!! Me for the WIN !

 

[Striker]

No on-line co-op is quite disappointing. If games like Gears and Crackdown has it, and works well, why not Halo 3?

I'd like to hear a reason why they wouldn't include it, to be honest.

On the other stuff:

Elephant sounds very neat. A transport type of machinery. I wonder if it can be blown up and if it can only carry Mongoose.

I wish I could see the visuals of the Elites. I think they'll be awesome. I still will use a Spartan.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Could you imagine if co-op was a charged download? I'd pay another 60 bucks sadly just to get it, hopefully MS doesn't read this though.

I was going to say the same thing.

I have a horrible feeling if XBL Co-op isn't there on day one, and is made available as DLC at a later date then it would be chargeable. And that would, seriously. Really, really, really suck ass.

(But I would still buy it. :lol )

 

[CrunchinJelly]

BOOYA!!! Me for the WIN !

I called it 2 days earlier. I get the promised tag from Frankie.

Sorry! :lol

 

[adelante]

I'd actually like to see a level with more than 1 Elephant, plus several other ground marines. Man, that would be so epic.