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The Official Halo 3 Thread

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cjelly said:
I've been playing some Halo
2
campaign today. Haven't played it since release, and had forgotten just how
shit
it really is. Bouncing back with such an awesome campaign in
3
, Bungie doesn't get enough recognition, IMO. I think people forget how
crap 2's
campaign really was.
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Love the campaign in that game. Much more than #1.

But I also know I'm in the minority, so won't argue it.
 
I love Halo 2's campaign and its soundtrack. Incubus's Follow is one of my favorite tracks and Breaking Benjamin's track (without vocals as it plays in the game) is in a great spot in the campaign.

Quite frankly, Halo 3's campaign isn't as good in my book.
 
Blueblur1 said:
I love Halo 2's campaign and its soundtrack. Incubus's Follow is one of my favorite tracks and Breaking Benjamin's track (without vocals as it plays in the game) is in a great spot in the campaign.
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Yeah, I would never listen to Breaking Benjamin outside of the game (or Incubus, for that matter), but I thought that their music worked perfectly where it was used in the campaign.
 
Cocopjojo said:
Yeah, I would never listen to Breaking Benjamin outside of the game (or Incubus, for that matter), but I thought that their music worked perfectly where it was used in the campaign.
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I think that's part of why it worked for me in the game - I've never listened to those songs with lyrics, or ever heard BB's music. Thought it fit in prett well. And IIRC, it was only used in two moments, both when stuff was getting crazy.
 
GhaleonEB said:
I think that's part of why it worked for me in the game - I've never listened to those songs with lyrics, or ever heard BB's music. Thought it fit in prett well. And IIRC, it was only used in two moments, both when stuff was getting crazy.
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Yeah, I played through the BB part the other day; it's on the level Gravemind, and you're in a room with some Brutes, four Hunters and a bunch of Elites with Fuel Rod Cannons and swords. It's awesome.

And you don't even have to fight - the Hunters/Elites are fighting the Brutes.
 
Halo 1's campaign had the pistol, it has the nostalgia, and it has the atmosphere. Sadly, it has a lot of backtracking. Halo 2's campaign has Arby, excellent vehicle segments, but it has several snoozer levels. Halo 3's campaign is just the Halo formula perfected, minus Cortana.
LAUGHTREY said:
Good thing no one did.
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Actually, I think that being a 50 in Team Doubles should count for something when you hop into Ranked BTB.
 
the disgruntled gamer said:
Actually, I think that being a 50 in Team Doubles should count for something when you hop into Ranked BTB.
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Nah, if you're a 50 in Team Slayer you won't know what in the hell is going on in Team Doubles. It'll take you at least fifty games to get acclimated.
 
Cocopjojo said:
Yeah, I played through the BB part the other day; it's on the level Gravemind, and you're in a room with some Brutes, four Hunters and a bunch of Elites with Fuel Rod Cannons and swords. It's awesome.

And you don't even have to fight - the Hunters/Elites are fighting the Brutes.
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<3 three-way battles. That's a big part of why I like the H2 campaign - there's all kinds of fighting going on independant of the player.

Lament #2,579: How awesome would it have been to have some really epic fights between the Flood and Covenant, with the Chief stuck in between? The ability for Flood to reanimate/mutate Elites, Humans and Brutes is a great mechanic, but it's only used a few times (notably on Floodgate and The Covenant), but never in the context of a three-way fight.

There's always Halo 4.
 
GhaleonEB said:
<3 three-way battles. That's a big part of why I like the H2 campaign - there's all kinds of fighting going on independant of the player.

Lament #2,579: How awesome would it have been to have some really epic fights between the Flood and Covenant, with the Chief stuck in between? The ability for Flood to reanimate/mutate Elites, Humans and Brutes is a great mechanic, but it's only used a few times (notably on Floodgate and The Covenant), but never in the context of a three-way fight.

There's always Halo 4.
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I'm under the impression that Halo-1 is going to come out before Halo4, no?
 
urk said:
Eh, I liked Halo 2's campaign, but yeah, Halo 3 trumped it in every conceivable way. Especially in the Buttrock department. Wow. That was bad spell we all had to go through what with the Breaking Benjamin and whatnot.
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Yeah what was up with that. Was and remains inexplicable.
 
Oh my god. Dear idiots of the world, when you see me throwing grenades down a ramp, don't walk right goddamn in front of me. And if you do, don't get pissed at me that you got stuck by your teammate. It's your own damn fault.
Shake Appeal said:
Yeah what was up with that. Was and remains inexplicable.
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I thought those songs actually fit in pretty well. besides, it was only two sections of the game, it probably totalled up to about 10 minutes of gameplay.
 
fin said:
Any update to the Bungie store recently? It has been down for a while now. I could use some Bungie coasters.
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I was looking to buy some Bungie swag as well (hoodies, shirts, etc.) for PAX, but it doesn't look like that'll happen. :(
 
For some readon I can;t decline Halo 3 invites...

A red x shows up and the right blade says "cannot decline game invite"
 
fin said:
For some readon I can;t decline Halo 3 invites...

A red x shows up and the right blade says "cannot decline game invite"
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I've had that happen once or twice, it always let me delete them the next time I got onto Live.
 
GhaleonEB said:
I'll settle for AU2 details, as an interim.

But yeah. PAX, hurry the fuck UP.

Edit: wonga.

http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=23956282

Complete Comicon Halo panel.
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Yeah, someone else posted this earlier in the thread and I finally, just a few minutes ago, finished with the last video. Seeing it kind of makes me wish I was there, as I thought most of the questions the fans asked were super weak. But, never the less, it was really good to see the panelists fielding questions and I'm really curious what Staten is working on. I'd doubt it's Halo Chronicles because he's openly discussed his role with that project before and I don't think it has anything to do with Halo 3 or Halo Wars, as he'd openly discuss that. All I could think was that it either will deal directly with Halo 4, a future unknown Halo media (maybe a show or film) or another novel. He did say he was still writing and that leaves a lot of doors open - hopefully we'll hear more about this project, whatever the hell it is, before the end of the year.

Hopefully, at PAX I'll be able to offer some of the Bungie folk my thanks in person for all of their hard work. They've been good to their fans and I'm quite certain that they'll remain good for years into the future.
 
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Here's another video that I made a long time ago. My friend and I were being dominated in this game, but we ended up winning in the last few seconds. It was so awesome hearing the announcer at the end of the game.

http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/376176

I really need to start playing with gaffers again. I did a few months ago, but I'm afraid of you guys discriminating against non-elite players. :D
 
DeadFalling said:
http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/377236

Can anyone please explain what happened here? :lol
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Nope :lol

I've also finished my little project. I posted the unfinshed version earlier but heres the final one anyway if anyone wants a watch. I even give GAF aand Urk a mention in the Credits :D
hope you dont mind Urk :)
http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/Halo_3/XBox_360/BladedExpert_Montage_1_final_cut/372026

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Jack Scofield said:
Here's another video that I made a long time ago. My friend and I were being dominated in this game, but we ended up winning in the last few seconds. It was so awesome hearing the announcer at the end of the game.

http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/376176

I really need to start playing with gaffers again. I did a few months ago, but I'm afraid of you guys discriminating against non-elite players.
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Wow, that really was last second! There was one left when he said double kill. I bet the other team was pissed! Also, I like how you celebrate by puting the shotty in your buddies face and squeezing the trigger. Good style :lol
 
Man, I was just thinking about how awesome this week could be for Halo goodness.

Confirmed are details on AU2 (+ Major online changes?), another teasy Weekly Update and a Podcast.

Rumored are Shishka detailing the August Playlist Update. :P

Nice week. :D
 
Domino Theory said:
Man, I was just thinking about how awesome this week could be for Halo goodness.

Confirmed are details on AU2 (+ Major online changes?), another teasy Weekly Update and a Podcast.

Rumored are Shishka detailing the August Playlist Update. :P

Nice week. :D
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is quite high then :lol
WOOH! One month till PAX!!! :D
 
Domino Theory said:
Man, I was just thinking about how awesome this week could be for Halo goodness.

Confirmed are details on AU2 (+ Major online changes?), another teasy Weekly Update and a Podcast.

Rumored are Shishka detailing the August Playlist Update. :P

Nice week. :D
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Where is the AU2 stuff coming from? Has Bungie hinted at anything?
 
DeadFalling said:
http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/377236

Can anyone please explain what happened here? :lol
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What on earth? From the title I expected the laser to knock the power up over to you. That was...different. :lol

A lolz moment from last night. For some reason BTB fired up a 5v5 game on Sandtrap. My team slaughters the other team out the gate, and doesn't stop. This guy finally gets the jump on me. It doesn't work out so well.

http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/Halo_3/GeeVee/Vaporized/376606
 
Cap7ain Blood said:
I am now jumping on the GameVee bandwagon with all you guys. I didn't get any kills but I would like to think that I put the fear into the warthog.

http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/Halo_3/GeeVee/Chopper_power/380286
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I can't count the number of times you stole the chopper from me. I wanted to throw my phone down, pick up the headset and express myself but I kept my cool.

Shoulda kept the chopper's ownage my dirty little secret
 
kylej said:
Any of you MLG kids know why Blackout isn't in the circuit yet?
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I actually don't think that it's ever gonna go in. I guess they just haven't taken it out of matchmaking. It's probably because the pros don't like it. :(
 
kylej said:
Any of you MLG kids know why Blackout isn't in the circuit yet?
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I don't think they usually have maps that aren't free on the circuit.

Plus, it really doesn't play as well as the original. Not sure if it's the map, or just Halo 3s different playstyle (I'm guessing the latter).

Maybe Cold Storage will be added, that's a very good map IMO.
 
Jack Scofield said:
Here's another video that I made a long time ago. My friend and I were being dominated in this game, but we ended up winning in the last few seconds. It was so awesome hearing the announcer at the end of the game.

http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/376176

I really need to start playing with gaffers again. I did a few months ago, but I'm afraid of you guys discriminating against non-elite players. :D
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Nicely done! I had a similar game in Doubles. My friend Matt and I were down 24-20, which apparently was exactly where we wanted them.

http://www.gamevee.com/viewVideo/Halo_3/GeeVee/A_Close_Shave/333726
 
Tashi0106 said:
I actually don't think that it's ever gonna go in. I guess they just haven't taken it out of matchmaking. It's probably because the pros don't like it. :(
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Why is Amplified still in then?
 
FFChris said:
I don't think they usually have maps that aren't free on the circuit.

Plus, it really doesn't play as well as the original. Not sure if it's the map, or just Halo 3s different playstyle (I'm guessing the latter).

Maybe Cold Storage will be added, that's a very good map IMO.
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For Team Slayer and Team Slayer BR the map isn't all that what it could/should/would have been.

I think Team Rifles would be incorporated well there. One Sniper with Battle Rifles and Carbines placed on the map. People won't camp as much, I think, at the primary BR tower and between the Sniper tower/elbow ramp. You mostly just see Swords and Shotguns sitting in those places if they get jumped or rushed by the other team.
 
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