Halo 3

[HeartBreakMan2k]

Just letting you guys know, I know it's a year off but EB/Gamestop starts doing reserves on this tomorrow. There are three different skus. One is the regular edition which is a $5 dollar minimum, the second is a collect. edition which is a $10 minimum. The final is a Legendary edition which is going to come in a master chief helmet that opens containing four disc, it's a $25 deposit.

[LoDownM]

A collectors edition I can understand, but a fucking master chief helmet? come the fuck on. I will personally laugh at everyone that buys that one. Fucking retarded.

[Mister Sinister]

I guess you're be laughing at me then...

[Kalyx triaD]

So this is the thread, huh? Well...

How about them Spike Grenades? Sounds hot.

News... (http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3154831)

[HeartBreakMan2k]

The legendary edition is going to be EXTREMELY limited, will sell out soon and be worth a ton of money most likely.

[Mister Sinister]

Explain to me, what exactly am I preloading.

Regular I can understand, but what's the differences between the Collectors and Legendary, thru I'm going to try to pre-order the Helmet thing, but what are the Four Discs? Halo 1 & 2, with an making of DVD?

[Mister Sinister]

Wow just realized something, never figured I'd miss this.

Never knew the name of Master Chief Armor the Mjolnir is the same as Thor's Hammer

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Kalyx triaD]

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[Stickman]

Do you need to play Halo, and Halo 2 to really know what the hell is going on in 3? I was going to buy Halo 2 but I didn't play the first one so I didn't know if I could get 2,.

[alvarado52]

tomorrow? i put down a preorder the day i got Gears at Gamestop.

[Kalyx triaD]

Do you need to play Halo, and Halo 2 to really know what the hell is going on in 3? I was going to buy Halo 2 but I didn't play the first one so I didn't know if I could get 2,.

Halo 2 has all the expositional dialogue you need to get the jist of the story; but just like I'd tell you to play Mario 64 when Sunshine is out, play the 1st Halo for the experience alone.

[DS]

Don't play the first Halo if you plan on playing 2 or even 3. Then you will realize how crappy of a game Halo 2 is and how crappy Halo 3 is going to be.

[Kalyx triaD]

DS is being irrational, Combat Evolved and Part 2 are decent games, you can do no wrong in either purchase.

Especially if you like silly things like SOLID MULTIPLAYER. I don't have to warn you about cheaters on Halo 2's Live play, but even that's avoidable if you chill with your buds online. Halo 1's multiplayer isn't as fleshed out as far as options go but for what it does you probably won't find a better 16plyr CTF engine.

[DS]

What I was saying that if you play the first Halo, a good game, you will, most likely, be disappointed in what they did with the multiplayer in Halo 2. And it seems like they are continuing to kill their multiplayer with Halo 3. Hardly irrational. Just don't believe the hype because they are really just your basic FPS.

[James Steele]

Halo is nothing more than the typical space-army shooter games. I personally think the online is overrated, but I hate getting my ass kicked by 10 year olds and then they talk shit to you and then 30 year olds start talking shit to you.

[Skippord]

I agree with JamesSteele

[Nervous Ferret]

yeah freakin' impossible to play online just for fun. You either get murdered by cheaters or NERDS who play like 20 hours a day. :(

[alvarado52]

Halo 2 online, ill admit ive gotten very aggitated, it raised my blood pressure, but there is nothing like getting 3 other buds in your party and just jumping from game to game. Halo 2 is fun, once you stop and realize that its just a game and there i no reason to cuss at the TV. People get too caught up in 'ranks' and what not, if you just relax and say 'meh, its only a rank, and people cheat, thats what happens' then youll have a good time. Like my stable mate Cowlicks said, the best way to play Halo on Live is in a group with 3 other buddies.

[Silent]

The only thing Halo 2 did sort of right was the matchmaking, everything else about the Halo games that people think is so amazing has been done on the PC way before. If Huxley turns out as good as planned, it will stomp Halo 3.

[LoDownM]

The only thing Halo 2 did sort of right was the matchmaking, everything else about the Halo games that people think is so amazing has been done on the PC way before.


:y:

[Kalyx triaD]

Should I spend $200-$400+ to get my PC to play games that did what Halo did "way before", and do it again to keep up with these games every so often; or do I get a console and play the same games without worrying about upgrades?

I am a console gamer.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Requiem]

lol.. looks just like Halo 2. Gay.

With exception of a few new weapons and camera features, it looks like it plays exactly the same.

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't care what it looks like... the new features are a Godsend. These guys at Bungie are more gameplay oriented than alot of developers out there. They talk about things that needed to be addressed.

[Requiem]

Who gives a fuck about new features when the gameplay sucked in Halo 2? Features aren't going to stop the game from feeling and playing shitty.

[Requiem]

The only thing Halo 2 did sort of right was the matchmaking, everything else about the Halo games that people think is so amazing has been done on the PC way before. If Huxley turns out as good as planned, it will stomp Halo 3.

Huxley is an MMO. Odds are people who play Halo won't give a shit about it, and vice versa. Can't really compare games of a completely different genre.

[Kalyx triaD]

Who gives a fuck about new features when the gameplay sucked in Halo 2? Features aren't going to stop the game from feeling and playing shitty.

Hey, can't help ya there, bud. I had a blast playing the Halo series and I'm looking forward to #3.

[Requiem]

I had a blast in 1, but I will always stand by my words when I say that Halo 2 was a steaming pile of dog shit. Will pretty much hate Halo 3 in an instant if they used the same physics engine.

[UmbrellaCorporation]

I had a blast in 1, but I will always stand by my words when I say that Halo 2 was a steaming pile of dog shit. Will pretty much hate Halo 3 in an instant if they used the same physics engine.


I had fun with Halo 1 and 2, but I mostly agree with this. Compared to Halo 1, Halo 2 was horrid. I'm seriously hoping 3 redeems it.

[DS]

I only find Halo 2 enjoyable when I'm playing with friends. That is the only reason I am debating getting Halo 3. The jump from Halo to Halo 2 was good for graphics but pretty terrible multiplayer wise.

[Extreme Angle]

I take back what I said earlier this year about halo just being another game, I love it.

[James Steele]

I stand by what I said, Halo is the most overrated game(s) of all fucking time.

[Kalyx triaD]

Gears of War is overrated. So's Virtua Fighter. And let's talk about Unreal Tournament...

[ClockShot]

Gears of War is overrated. So's Virtua Fighter. And let's talk about Unreal Tournament...


Agree with you on Gears. Not so much on Virtua Fighter.

Anybody hear how long Halo 3 is supposed to be. If it's going to be another game I can knock out in a weekend, I'm not gonna bother getting it.

[Kalyx triaD]

I play Halo for multiplayer. I imagine Halo 3 will be longer anyway since it was a complaint from part 2.

[Kalyx triaD]

Official Release:

September 25

They seem confident with this one. I'm guessing it'll get pushed to Nov. 20-something anyway.

[DS]

I imagine Halo 3 will be longer anyway since it was a complaint from part 2.
So was the multiplayer but that seems to be the same.

[Extreme Angle]

Gears of war is over rated but it's still one of the best shooters out. And has an amazing co-op story

[Silent]

I thought the beta was supposed to open today, and I was curious so I popped Crackdown in, but it seems to still be unavailable.

[DS]

People have been whining all day because they've been dieing to play. They are saying 10 PM Eastern.

[Silent]

Played 2 games of the beta, got 1st place in both. It feels exactly like halo 2, just a new GUI and a couple new weapons. The Spartan Laser is deadly if you can aim it (got a sweet double kill with one.)

It's just a beta I know, but the graphics and animations looked exactly the same to me as Halo 2 did. But, I won't hold that against the game when it's still in beta.

If you enjoyed Halo 2 you probably already preordered this, but yeah, it has retained all the qualities that the 2nd one had, whether that's good or bad is up to you.

If anyone wants to play sometime, I'm down.

[Shaggy]

Ive been playing the beta everytime I get some free time...

I really didnt care for Halo 2..thought the story sucked...and the thing I hated about the multiplayer is that I was always paired in a game with the jackass always yelling "HA HA HA I SHIT ON YOU"....

The one thing I really love about the new one is that you can finally shut those people up. I dont mind the trash talking but its just those guys that are always doing something to piss everyone off...

I love the new spike grenades...I get tons of kills with those and they are my favorite new weapon....

[Extreme Angle]

I love this game :D

[Kalyx triaD]

Describe it to me!! I demand it!!!

[Shaggy]

Describe it to me!! I demand it!!!

Basically its the same graphics as Halo 2 (Bungie has confirmed that the graphics will be tweaked a little better in the final version...and a hell of a lot more in the single player)

Weapons are a little more powerful..there is a new spike grenade which I am just in love with. (Kicks major ass if you can attach it to someone...other than that it will just do a little bit of damage)

You can pick up equipment in the game to use during battle like a jump lift (which shoots you in the air)...a power drainer (which drains anyones power that is near it) and the bubble shield (no one can kill you while you are in the shield unless they walk inside to do it)

I have heard there is three levels in the beta but Ive only played at 2...a bunker type place that im pretty good at during sometimes...and then a snow place which I am really bad at.

[DS]

Describe it to me!! I demand it!!!
Halo 2 + spike grenades + man cannon = Halo 3

[Stickman]

Bought Halo 1 the other day. Can't wait to see what the fuss is about.

[Extreme Angle]

Halo 1 is poo, should of got 2, and what do you mean the graphics are the same! Go on youtube and watch red vs blue beta complex, or just download off xbl.
Graphics are amazing I think.
Gameplay is more or less the same, but still it is 'mazin'.

[Kalyx triaD]

I just dropped $20 for this baby. And with it little over a month away, let's recap.

-It drops September 25th.
-There'll be three editions; the standard, and two expensive types for rich losers.
-It supports 4player co-op over XBox Live or System Link (very nice).
-A new mode called Forge lets you play God in a multiplayer match.
-Lockout is back (with a new name and look).
-The Energy Sword has a limited use now (thank you).
-There's a Gravity Hammer that knocks grenades away (interesting).
-There'll be a file-sharing service of sorts for saved replays and map edits.

I had no prob with Halo 2 so I'll be loving this game.

[Stickman]

I finally picked up the first halo. Got through the first level, started the second. Not overly impressed so far. Goldeneye for N64 is better.

[ClockShot]

Halo 2 went by way to fast. I'll wait till I hear reviews and if it's long enough to not be able to be beat in 2-3 days.

[Kalyx triaD]

For the record; I'm buying Halo for multiplayer. I play the story mode when I don't have anyone to play with at the time.

[Fignuts]

I finally picked up the first halo. Got through the first level, started the second. Not overly impressed so far. Goldeneye for N64 is better.

How in god's name is goldeneye better? I mean GE was amazing for it's time, don't get me wrong but the first Halo(while still overrated) blows away Goldeneye. Only thing goldeneye has over halo, is that there are too many areas in the the single player campaign of halo, where you go room to room, and any difference from the last is subtle.

That said, the better graphics, vehicle use, and A.I. top goldeneye. Especially the A.I. Enemies flnk you, take cover, and even retreat. What do they do in goldeneye? Oh yeah, they make a two foot sidestep at stroke victim speed.

I've seen the "goldeneye > halo" comment made a few times now by halo haters, and it makes no sense to me. Despite my rant, I'm not a fanboy. In fact I believe halo is probly the most overrated franchise in videogame history. But worse than goldeneye? Well thats just retarded.

[alvarado52]

lol, does anyone buy any Halo game for the single player? Its become one of those games where its the multiplayer that sells it.

[Anathema]

I got Halo for the multiplayer when I was in my first year of uni. Basically since we were on campus we could have massive battles with my mates over the network, which was awesome because there was never any lag at all.

But I got hooked to the single player soon after and about 5 months later I completed the game on legendary :D

[Requiem]

44 days to go. The customizeable armor pictures I've seen look badass. :drool:

[Mr Regal]

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[Kalyx triaD]

'Bout 10 long days to go.

[Extreme Angle]

Had all my money sorted out to get it. Bam! hit in the face by a message saying my 12 months is nearly up... So... guess one of my games will be leaving and being replaced for halo...

[D Mac]

Call of Duty 4 > Halo 3

[Jalapeño]

Anyone else feel like they're gonna hate the Spartan Laser?

[Extreme Angle]

I'm getting really hyped for this

[Kalyx triaD]

Sniper Rifle > Spartan Laser

There is no better combo than a Sniper Rifle, Battle Rifle, 2 Frags, and regular use of your radar.

[Shaggy]

The ending to the game has been leaked online...you can view the video on youtube...

I refuse to post a link though because god knows the minute I post a link im gonna get crap for ruining something for people when it was their decision to look at it...they had to click on the link or hit play yet I will get the backlash for posting it.

[Kalyx triaD]

Exactly.

[Requiem]

Sniper Rifle > Spartan Laser

There is no better combo than a Sniper Rifle, Battle Rifle, 2 Frags, and regular use of your radar.

Unless you play MLG rules, which restricts radar in most types. Honestly can't stand playing with radar after playing MLG gametypes for so long.

[Kane Knight]

lol, does anyone buy any Halo game for the single player? Its become one of those games where its the multiplayer that sells it.

People evidently think I must own HALO 3, even knowing that I have no gold membership currently, so apparently it's just that it's ZOMFG HALO!!!!!!!!!!!!

That sells it.

I don't really care one way or another, TBH. I just came in here to see how many people were like "Halo 2 sucked but OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG this is gonna be awesome."

[Kalyx triaD]

Unless you play MLG rules, which restricts radar in most types. Honestly can't stand playing with radar after playing MLG gametypes for so long.

I can go with or without Radar. It's my suggestion to learn how to play on both terms. And the new radar jamming device in Halo 3 would be useless if no one had Radar to begin with, and I personally like the added layer of strategy (Crouch Walk, keeping proximity, etc).

[darkpower]

People evidently think I must own HALO 3, even knowing that I have no gold membership currently, so apparently it's just that it's ZOMFG HALO!!!!!!!!!!!!

That sells it.

I don't really care one way or another, TBH. I just came in here to see how many people were like "Halo 2 sucked but OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG this is gonna be awesome."

I was thinking of getting a 360 Elite for a few games on the original Xbox (I'm stupid enough to have no clue if it has backwards compatability with Xbox 1 games or not), but this was not one of them. Personally, I don't know what is the huge deal with the Halo thing (multiplayer, I know, but I like to do the single player, too).

Personally, I think Halo 3 is going to be good and won't make the hype in vain, but there's alot of competition now that Bungie needs to consider if people want to choose one game over the other.

I would love to see what reviews of the game will be.

[Kalyx triaD]

It's not out to redefine FPS' or anything. The Saved Films will be awesome though. I don't think I'll be messing with Forge too much. This game will have insane replay value, it will be played heavily for the remainder of this console cycle if Halo 1 and 2 is any indication. And I'm not a sucker for hype, we were having Halo LAN parties before Halo was cool, back when it was a that weird PC-ported shooter that came with the Xbox Bundle. Now every release in the series is some sort've holiday. I don't mind, but posers are annoying. Then these very posers bitch and nag about how Halo wasn't what they thought it was or how they get creamed by better players and the game blows because of just that.

Plain and simple: Read the damn reviews on the past two Halo games, or try them out even. If it doesn't sound like what you want, don't even try it. If it doesn't play like what you want, make no future purchase in the game series. I'll tell you right now Halo 3 is essentially Halo Uncut, as Bungie as stated the new features were actually cut features from the last games on any number of occasion. The single player is what they wanted the first single player to be, and the multiplayer is what they wanted part two's multiplayer to be. Other than that; if you didn't like Halo in the past, you will not be turned by Halo 3.

It's just a damn FPS. Like how Rock Band is a music game and Zelda TP is an Action RPG. Whether they mean more to you is based on what you're looking for in a videogame. Forget hype, do some research, be an educated consumer. I wouldn't drop $60 over 'fantastic ads'.

And no I'm not taking shots at you, darkpower, I was just reminded of an old debate and I thought I'd reiterate my feelings.

[Requiem]

Halo parties were tits. Used to go to multiple friends houses for huge Halo parties. One friend used to have 16-man games almost every day. He was also ranked 13th in the world at Halo 1. He's played with the Ogre brothers, Zios, and a ton of other top players. He's the reason I actually like Halo 2 a lot now, because he helped me get a lot better at it. His team (FtG) has two people who play/used to play at the big MLG tourneys yearly. One is Foxy, who people might recognize if they follow the MLG circuit at all. She's crazy good at it. The other is mightBwhite, who no longer plays at MLG but is a veritable god at the game.

I can't wait for Halo 3 to come out. Been watching videos non-stop this past week and I'm wanting it more and more every day.

[KingofOldSchool]

Call of Duty 4 > Hello Kitty: Adventure Island > Halo 3

[Shaggy]

Just turned on my xbox today...

http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/8370/picture011yz4.jpg

:'( :'( :'(

Whats sad is the same thing happened the week Halo 2 was released!

[G]

The ending to the game has been leaked online...you can view the video on youtube...

I refuse to post a link though because god knows the minute I post a link im gonna get crap for ruining something for people when it was their decision to look at it...they had to click on the link or hit play yet I will get the backlash for posting it.



I don't give a fuck so I'll do it.


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[Jon Kano]

Never played Halo, never cared for it, just seen those vids and alls I gotta say is, what the fuck is so special about this shit?

[G]

Exactly.

[Jon Kano]

OK

[Requiem]

Shaggy. Make sure your HD cables aren't loose and are plugged in. It gives a ring if they come undone.

[D Mac]

Gonna wait. Really hyped games like this go to the used games section really quickly.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/734/734817/vids_1.html

Just click Part 1 and let it ride. I think I'm starting to 'get' Forge now.

My lust for this game has reached a disturbing level.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The games out online. d/ling now.

[G]

I delivered a bulk stop to EB last week, 68 packages. The guy there said they were boxes of Halo 3. 600 copies. All fucking pre orders. All sold. People are crazy for this game.

[D Mac]

I delivered a bulk stop to EB last week, 68 packages. The guy there said they were boxes of Halo 3. 600 copies. All fucking pre orders. All sold. People are crazy for this game.

Out of all those people i'm sure a few of them will become dissapointed and turn in the game early.

[Stickman]

Gotta be honest. I got terribly bored of the first Halo pretty fast. Beat the first 3 levels and have almost no desire to continue on.

[Requiem]

Halo isn't popular because of the single player. Halo is popular because of its multiplayer, as well as its easy to use matchmaking system. Halo 1 was tits because of Halo parties. That was how it got started. Halo 2 was pretty shitty compared to 1, but they had a great matchmaking system that made it easy to jump into. I have faith that Halo 3 will bring back the intense feeling that matches in Halo 1 gave.

[DS]

Anybody got their copy yet? There are a bunch of stores that are breaking the release date just like they did with Bioshock. There's a list somewhere with cities/stores doing it. Need to check to see if anything around here is.

[HeartBreakMan2k]

Out of all those people i'm sure a few of them will become dissapointed and turn in the game early.

My store had done over 1200 reserves before I left the company 3 months ago. It was unreal. It broke down to like 300 legendary, 600 collectors and 400 regular.

[road doggy dogg]

I still don't understand the huge deal with the Halo games. Not bad games by any means, but is this kind of hype really necessary? Like wow. I'd rather play Rainbow Six: Vegas than Halo 3.

[Extreme Angle]

The new video online is fucking tasty.
All the forge and all that, I was literally drooling

[DS]

Gamespot and IGN gave it a 9.5 and Gametrailers gave it a 9.8

[Lux]

Gonna be at a Halo 3 LAN this friday, don't mind to much for the story even though it looks alright compared to Halo 2 & 1 but the multiplayer is gonna be fucking sweet, can't wait till friday :drool: :love: :heart:

[Kalyx triaD]

Friday? Its coming tomorrow at midnight.

[Requiem]

Friend is going to win $250 this weekend in a tourney. $1000 first prize split 4 ways. Pretty sweet stuff.

[G]

Some guy sent me an invite last night to play Halo 3. :wtf:



He's soooo cool having an early copy and making sure everyone knows by inviting all the people in his recently played with list. :roll:

[#BROKEN Hasney]

He's probably not showing off, probably trying to find someone to play because the matchmaking servers aren't up yet :(

[Lux]

Friday? Its coming tomorrow at midnight.
I know but we all have shit to do till friday, its the only day we can all get together, i'd agree i'd sound stupid if it were like 5 or 8 guys but total its like 35 so we have to make due

[Shaggy]

Very Awesome Kick Ass Live Action Video...

Word is that this leads up to the opening video in Halo 3...

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/last-one-standing/halo-sweeps/halo-sweeps.html

[ClockShot]

Reports going around the net is that people who got the limited edition in the tin case, their game is all scratched to shit due to packing and shipping issues.

Bummer. :lol:

[Kalyx triaD]

When in doubt, go for standard edition.

[Shaggy]

Reports going around the net is that people who got the limited edition in the tin case, their game is all scratched to shit due to packing and shipping issues.

Bummer. :lol:

I read that the scratches were only on the DVD bonus disc....but that really doesnt matter I guess...If I fork over the extra cash just to have that bonus disc then this would piss me off...

Luckily im already pissed enough due to getting the Red Ring 4 days ago..

[Kalyx triaD]

There's some Halo 3 stats up for some players on Bungie.net already.

[DS]

That's because the game was leaked early online and there were a lot of places breaking the release date. Major Nelson even said that they won't be banning accounts that were already playing.

[ClockShot]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Got the Red Ring of Death for the second time today. Just went about a full year after the last maintence.

So pissed right now.

[G]

1 HOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 HOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

































Until my birthday. :D

[Shaggy]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Got the Red Ring of Death for the second time today. Just went about a full year after the last maintence.

So pissed right now.

I know the feeling....got it 5 days ago...

But I think I would be more pissed if it happened today of all days...

Sorry bud

[Kalyx triaD]

Awesome. That is all.

[Extreme Angle]

Just go to where you bought it and get a new one, they should offer a refund...

Omg so psyced up right now...
I woke up today it was tuesday...
Went back to sleep for about 10 mins, woke up thinking it was wednesday then realized it was tuesday and was pissed...
Sold two worlds to my mate for £30 so I got halo sorted now

[Shaggy]

Just picked up my copy...now have to wait about a month to play it...

Ive been reading the reviews and a bunch have said that its a really really good game but it just doesnt live up to the hype...

My reaction to this is the same reaction Adam Sessler gave to it on G4tv...

There was no way this game COULD have lived up to the hype. They could of packaged golden bricks along with the game and people would still be atleast a little disapointed.

Im just hoping that its as fun as Ive been reading. I cant wait to play that huge ass online map ive been hearing about.

[DS]

About done with the campaign through co-op and it's not bad. I would say the worst part about the game is the graphics because it's not much of a step up from Halo 2. Pretty disappointing in that aspect. I've ran through 2 multiplayer maps in Forge mode and didn't really like either.

I will have to give them more of a shot but looks like it might be pretty easy for me to go to Call of Duty 4 when that comes out.

[Kalyx triaD]

For whoever can; I have some files up in my File Share. Cool stuff.

[D Mac]

Friend from work had it and brought it over. It's ok. Way too hyped. Prolly gonna pass on this one. Call of Duty 4 is my game.

[G]

LOL I Haven't heard one person say they are in love with this game yet.




CoD4444444444444444444444444

[D Mac]

It got a 9.5 from both Gamespot and IGN.

[Fryza]

Well, I'm liking this game much more than I liked 2. Playing co-op I guys kinda does it.

How do I go to radar off games in multi-player? That bugger is annoying.

[G]

It got a 9.5 from both Gamespot and IGN.




WELL HOT DAMN SIGN ME UP

[D Mac]

Call of Duty 4 will get a 9.6 ;)

[Y2Ant]

Is Xbox Live fucked because of everyone playing Halo 3 or is it just me? Seems after I read a message my Xbox crashes and I have to reboot it manually. Gay.

[RoXer]

yeah same

[G]

yeah me too



btw, LOL @ everyone on my list playing Halo 3, then I see roxer1 playing Halo 2. Just seems like it's the kid who tags along that nobody likes. :lol:



no offense btw

[RoXer]

Nah I know, was making of myself earlier about that actually.

Finished Halo 1 couple of days ago. I've just started Halo 2 actually, should finish it in about a few days then I'll go buy Halo 3.

On a scale of 1-10 I think I'm a solid 4 when it comes to Halo. I'm not too good at all for some reason. I think it's because everyone else has has it forever and I was a PS2 guy and it just takes some time getting used to. Like I have to get used to the fact that 4 consecutive 3 shot blasts to the back of the head won't kill someone. Or two shots with a rocket launcher won't kill someone. And the sword has unlimited reach and what have you.

Like when I was in UofA these two dudes would be playing Halo 2 NONSTOP. So, like and idiot, I would join them thinking I would be able to compete but the just crush me. They memorized the spawn points, thats how big of nerds they were. I just got frustrated and left.

So I'm going to hone in my skills on Halo 2 for about a week then I'll start with 3. And then you guys can kick my ass.

[Requiem]

Nah I know, was making of myself earlier about that actually.

Finished Halo 1 couple of days ago. I've just started Halo 2 actually, should finish it in about a few days then I'll go buy Halo 3.

On a scale of 1-10 I think I'm a solid 4 when it comes to Halo. I'm not too good at all for some reason. I think it's because everyone else has has it forever and I was a PS2 guy and it just takes some time getting used to. Like I have to get used to the fact that 4 consecutive 3 shot blasts to the back of the head won't kill someone. Or two shots with a rocket launcher won't kill someone. And the sword has unlimited reach and what have you.

Like when I was in UofA these two dudes would be playing Halo 2 NONSTOP. So, like and idiot, I would join them thinking I would be able to compete but the just crush me. They memorized the spawn points, thats how big of nerds they were. I just got frustrated and left.

So I'm going to hone in my skills on Halo 2 for about a week then I'll start with 3. And then you guys can kick my ass.

If you can actually aim, the BR -will- kill someone in 4 shots from the back. Once again, if you can actually aim, a single rocket will kill someone. The sword does not have unlimited range. Honestly don't know what you're even complaining about because none of the problems you just stated even exist in the game. If you don't know how to play, then yeah.. you'll have some problems and it will -seem- like these things are happening, when in reality you're just not actually aiming correctly.

[RoXer]

Bro, I know how to aim at a head.

[Extreme Angle]

I love it... Only done the first mission on heroic though so...
Atm I am loving it like hell... I prefer this to cod4 though and you know I gavet hat game a fair chance :)

[Kalyx triaD]

Well, I'm liking this game much more than I liked 2. Playing co-op I guys kinda does it.

How do I go to radar off games in multi-player? That bugger is annoying.

Edit game (press X), go to the general settings and turn it off. The options are crazy. I made my prized variant Jeep Wars on Halo 3 and it is the ultimate version. I just (like 30min ago) put the fine touches on its Forge map and Game Settings for balance and all that. Can't wait to finally play Jeep Wars how I always imagined it. Hell, I'm gonna post a 'how to' pic-message here and on Bungie if I could.

I spent 7 hours on the game fixing up one game variant; I didn't play any matches tonight. That's "Four hours in SvR CA-Modes" crazy, and I love it. $60 well spent.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW1.jpg
What's crackin, lil bitches? Kalyx here, ready to tell you all about Jeep Wars; a game variant me and my buds enjoyed in Halo CE and Halo 2. The deep game editing options in Halo 3 makes this the greatest Jeep Wars yet!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW2.jpg
Isn't Valhalla beautiful? This is the site of Jeep Wars! Carnage will ensure very shortly, but first some info from the purple dude.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW3.jpg
Jeep Wars is a Team-Slayer gametype, dedicated to and built around the Warthog.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW4.jpg
The first rule of JW is: You don't talk about Jeep Wars. The second rule of JW is...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW5.jpg
YOU DON'T TALK ABOUT JEEP WARS! Sorry, had to do it.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW6.jpg
The real first rule of Jeep Wars is the only real rule. An Honor Rule that you DO NOT ATTACK ANYBODY OR ANYTHING WHILE ON FOOT. This may feel restrictive at first, but this is the essence of Jeep Wars and why its so fun.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW7.jpg
You may only attack on the Warthog's turrent...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW8.jpg
Or in the passenger seat, the only spot where you get to use your default weapons! See that hammer? I wonder when I'll get to do a drive-by melee kill...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW9.jpg
At all times there are four Warthogs on the map. A true Jeep Wars game features four teams of three, each team with a Warthog. Choose your driver carefully, they're the key to victory!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW10.jpg
Thanks to Halo 3's Forge, your team will start with a fresh 'Hog right in front of them! Notice the Tripmine at the side? "But I thought we couldn't fight on foot..." Patience, Jeep Warrior!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW11.jpg
There's also Two-Way Teleporters I called 'GTA Ports' for this game. They'll lead you to another team's spawn area. But remember, you can't battle on foot! This network of GTA Ports gives a respawned player a chance to steal another team's 'Hog if they're not there to claim it! A team with two Jeeps has double chances to win, don't they!?

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW13.jpg
Another new feature in Jeep Wars are One-Way Teleporters called 'Great Escape Ports'.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW14.jpg
When a fully loaded Warthog is bullying you, run for the hills literally! A Great Escape Port waits at the edge of a cliff... be brave!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW15.jpg
If you make it, you'll be zipped to a safe spot nearby. "Nearby? Why not far away?!" That's the best part...

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW16.jpg
...Watching your own Great Escape as your bullies hopefully have a harsh landing! Remember to find cover before they recover, they won't be too happy!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW17.jpg
Behold! That Tripmine Equipment you seen? That's your only defense against the Warthogs when on foot. Timed right and you could score a Triple Kill! Remember: Jeep Wars' appeal is based on honoring that 'On-Foot' regulation. Trust me!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JW18.jpg
Well that's all for now. Look for a Saved Film of a Jeep Wars contest in my File Share (http://www.bungie.net/stats/Halo3/FileShare.aspx?gamertag=Kalyx%20triaD%20360) area soon, as well as plenty of clips! You can also find my Jeep Wars Map and Game Edit there as well. Next time I'll talk about the actions I took against expected spawn camping, and the arcade-sport nature of Jeep Wars' scoring and 'Four Quarter' gametime. Until then, this is Kalyx triaD 360 (http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Halo3/Default.aspx?player=Kalyx%20triaD%20360) rolling out!

[Requiem]

Bro, I know how to aim at a head.

Obviously you don't.



But I'm just fucking with you. 4 shots in the head from behind with a BR will kill someone, but since it is from behind you have to be perfect with your shots. Even some of the better players can have troubles with it because you're bound to miss the head with one or two shots. I've watched people do it over and over though, so I know for a fact that it's not impossible. It takes better aiming than from the front obviously, and most people aren't good enough to get the shots perfect. Hell, I know I'm not. I don't get perfect 4 shot kills like that but once in a while. But if you're behind them, it's best just to place a grenade perfectly and follow it up with a shot or two. Easier kill that way, and you don't have to worry about them turning to shoot you either.

[Requiem]

Also, for an easier time, do 3 body shots and pan up to poke them in the head. Same concept, easier to do if you can't shoot them in the head that well.

[Kalyx triaD]

Lower your aim (I play on 1), it may get you more accurate shots.

[RoXer]

I guess I'm only bad when the overshield is on. Because I played my first game with it off and won 25-12. I just have to get used to being persistent as fuck with that shield on.

[Extreme Angle]

This game is amazing...
Luvin that Jeep wars thing kalyx, gonna re add you later...
I thought the ending of this was naff

[D Mac]

I read this did 170 million dollars in sales already.

[Requiem]

I guess I'm only bad when the overshield is on. Because I played my first game with it off and won 25-12. I just have to get used to being persistent as fuck with that shield on.

Are you talking about the regular shield that everyone has? Because if it's off, the only thing that matters are headshots. One shot to the head on an unshielded person will kill them. Takes 3 shots to the body to get the shield down, which is why the 4th will kill them if it's in the head. If not, it can take several body shots to kill them.

Also, try what kalyx said. I play on 2 sensitivity, and just from changing to that I instantly got better. Used to play on 4 or 5 ish.

[Kalyx triaD]

I got some great files in my File Share right now. I had some decent matches in Big Team Battle with some buds and I got some material off them, including the damndest accidental betrayal you'll ever see for a while (I recorded that one twice).

[DS]

I got a double kill with one sniper shot. The second guy was invisible on top of that.

Million to one shot, doc. Million to one.

[Kalyx triaD]

Send me the clip.

[Requiem]

It was a pretty amazing shot. We reviewed it over and over. It was a double team VIP game, and I was the VIP at the time. I came running around the right side on blue side narrows, they were on left side of the other one. Just as I came around, I barely dodged a sniper shot (it was literally inches from my head after watching the video), and about two seconds later DS crouched and aimed a shot at the guy's head. The bullet was already travelling across the gap just as the invis guy ran around the corner behind their sniper. BAM. A perfectly lined up double kill. It was amazing.

Then I got the final score of the game with their non-VIP running at us under the bride around a corner. I stickied him, backed up and watched him die, then ran forward and stickied the VIP dead center not even a second after the first died. It was great. Love this game.

[Extreme Angle]

There is a hidden skull which is very hard to get... You have to jump through rings and compose the halo theme with the noises the rings make when you jump through

[DS]

http://www.bungie.net/Stats/Halo3/Screenshot.ashx?size=full&ssid=782B8E8F78DE96EB877880CFB43C431B

[Kalyx triaD]

I finally had a real Jeep Wars match and it was the most fun I had in Halo 3 so far. I'm gonna do another gallery with highlights, but with so many kick-ass moments I'm gonna upload the entire game in my File Share later today. We had so much fun we made a 'Mongoose' Wars game that might be better than Jeep Wars! That game will also be in my File Share if you don't believe in the 'Wars series yet. It's fun stuff.

[RoXer]

K got the game.

Gonna finidh the 2nd one in like an hour though.

[G]

So is the entire [hand] in Halo 3?

[DS]

Yes

[Extreme Angle]

Halo is amazing, check me out :)

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/meonhalo3.jpg

[Hanso Amore]

handiddy is my gamertag, look me up

[alvarado52]

say 'ello to my lil friend!

http://a184.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/80/l_1c3360edd9aa0d4d81bc247e7ccc00f7.jpg

[G]

say 'ello to my lil friend!

http://a184.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/80/l_1c3360edd9aa0d4d81bc247e7ccc00f7.jpg




you look like jar jar binks

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/Kalyx360.jpg
My current look, maybe my final. I love the shoulder armor, very Metroid.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/MW.jpg
ATV Wars is the shit, guys. Possibly crazier than Jeep Wars.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/JeepWars.jpg
But Jeep Wars is still awsome.

[D Mac]

Meh

[DS]

Looks like Bungie bought it's name back from Microsoft and they are no longer working together. So it's possible that you might see Halo 3 on the PS3 and there is a Halo game in works on the DS.

[DS]

I got another double kill with one sniper shot today. It was at an angle this time too.

[Gonzo]

How do you unlock the different armors and stuff, by simply beating the game campaign, or through online achievements?

[Requiem]

From what I've read, even if Bungie and Microsoft do separate (the official announcement is coming soon), Microsoft will supposedly keep all rights to Halo, and will also have first refusal rights to any Bungie game, meaning they get first choice as to whether or not they will publish a title.

[RoXer]

LETS GET A BOATLOAD SLAYER GAME GOIN TONIGHT

[Kalyx triaD]

Unlock Armor pieces by playing through the single player (Legendary) and gaining rank in multiplayer.

[Extreme Angle]

When clan features come out this is gonna be amazing...
Kills : 1137
Deaths : 1234
after my appauling first few games i was 300 deaths behind kills... looksl ike i'm catching up...

kalyx
Kills : 1582
Deaths : 1778
how the hell are you an officer already? I need a good team, my one mate runs off alone gets a kill then dies. my otherm ate is good when he wants to be but when he starts blaming the game for his deaths he just dies all the time... me and my otherm ate are usually a good team though with soem good tactics.

[Kalyx triaD]

You get rank for playing well, not just winning. And I play well. We should team up sometime.

[Kalyx triaD]

Just beat it on Legendary. You will be frustrated beyond belief at certain areas.

[Gonzo]

I've been playing on Heroic by myself when my bro isn't around. Gotta hone my skills. That first room past the ops-center, on your way to rescue the marines in the barracks is a bitch. There is at least 8-10 brutes with carbines, brute launchers etc. One guy with a hammer. Fucking it was a bitch.

[Kalyx triaD]

Not to discourage you but that ain't shit, dude. You're gonna question Bungie's judgment at times.

[DS]

Wasn't that bad.

[Gonzo]

Really? Whats the trick with them then? I always aim straight for their head but I notice that with the armor they have it seems not to work that well. Any tricks on killing brutes?

[DS]

Either stay back and try headshots/gernades or run them while shooting and try to melee them. That's pretty much the key to Halo. Either hide or get up in their face.

[RoXer]

Is there an alternate ending on Legendary?

[DS]

A very short one, yes.

[RoXer]

...they ran into the death star?

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't think everyone here beat Halo 3 on Legendary. Unless they'll never attempt to, in which case I'll gladly talk about that extra bit of ending.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/BeautifulDeath.jpg

[Extreme Angle]

the extra ending is cool as poo

[RoXer]

I did last night and I'm pretty sure that was the death star.

Please explain, Kalyx.

[RoXer]

Does it have something to do with the books?

[RoXer]

So I looked around and people are saying that it's Onyx/ the Forerunner's planet?

[Extreme Angle]

ok this is the secret ending....
highlight to read *SPOILERS*
Basically it shows chief and cortana and where they are now... the ship them and arbiter were on was sucked into a dimension or something and only half the ship made it through the barrier, the one side with arbiter crashed and landed on the earth and chief and cortana are floating aroudn space.
Cortana puts chief in that pod and she says it'll be years till they get found...
Then it shows the ship floating towards a planet...
Thep lanet is apparently the onyx that they talk about in the terminals.
The new game is apparently about training spartans...
sorry if i don't come across clear.
plus here is a link to the after credits part...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waasn-zhpZg&mode=related&search=

[Kalyx triaD]

That planet at the end is a new area that I don't think was introduced in a book. For all we know it was just some teaser to a future story Bungie has no plans for at the moment.

[Extreme Angle]

Was playing some customs last night, there was a game called
"RUN HUMANS!" and basically its infection on sandtrap...
But it starts off with one "ghost" the ghost runs stupidly fast, abit slower than a warthog and they've got a sword and active camo... and they're black...
Anyway the normal people have to get away from the ghosts... everyone gets in vehicles and pegs it basically, here's some pics...
something you'd see on the wildlife program:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/Runhumans.jpg
Me about to get squished:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/Getsquished.jpg
Thats me infront of the car:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/ohnoes.jpg

[DAMN iNATOR]

Haven't been playing that much in the past few days. Finally decided to make a little progress last night, and my wuss ass (playing on Normal for the +30 for every mission passed or I'd have it on Easy [I know, lame...]) finally is at Chapter VII.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/KalyxonGreenTeam.jpg
Kalyx triaD leads his Green Team in a 4-on-4 game of Mongoose Wars!!

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/ATVWarsReady.jpg
Only the quickest reflexes can slash an enemy while riding, but Brute Shots will have to do!

If it seems like I've been avoiding invites I'm sorry. I've been Forging alot lately. I will get some games with you guys later!

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/TripleSnipe.jpg
One shot, THREE kills. I'll have the clip up in my File Share soon.

[Extreme Angle]

yeah I got a double headshot the other day...
a long angle of it:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/headshot.jpg
them when they are about to fall Oralay!:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/extremeangle/honcho.jpg

[Jalapeño]

We should all go in one a huge team match, or a huge slayer match, or CTF. Whatever really, either way we all need to play.

[RoXer]

Yeah I don't know how we've gone this long without a giant game.

[RoXer]

Or maybe you guys played one and left me out :(

[Kalyx triaD]

There hasn't been a TPdub gathering that I know of. The timing would be tricky.

[Jalapeño]

Yeah, since everyone's spread out.

But I'm down if everyone else is.

[Extreme Angle]

I'll make a seperate thread for this so I can lure people in :)

[RoXer]

OK, sometime this weekend. Sometime in the evening/night, American time.

[Kalyx triaD]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/Eye.jpg

[D Mac]

Fuck this stupid overrated shit! COD4 blows it out of the water.

[Gonzo]

Halo 3 is not overrated. The Chiefs are. Oh wait, no they're not either. :lol:

[Kalyx triaD]

I still play this game.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h230/Kalyx_triaD/26246491-Full.jpg

[D Mac]

I still play this game.



My condolences.

[Kalyx triaD]

And your loss.

[D Mac]

No my gain because it blows.

[Kalyx triaD]

I think it's awesome.

[D Mac]

That's nice. :)

[Extreme Angle]

It is awesome. I still play it also. Kalyx you getting the new maps on the 15th?
Lockout is back :drool:

[Kalyx triaD]

I'd pay the full 800mp for Sidewinder's return alone. And the new Lockout looks sweet, can't wait to Forge my CQC gametype to it. And Sidewinder will get the Jeep Wars treatment. Then we have Ghost Town to play with.

[Extreme Angle]

whats sidewinder? Used to love lockout in halo 2

[D Mac]

I'll stick with Call of Duty 4. GAME OF THE YEAR

[Boondock Saint]

Took a break from COD4, went back to this. Still enjoyable. Have yet to touch campaign. My roommate and I can play multiplayer online with Halo so it's a lot more fun. One of the things I really wish COD4 had.

[Requiem]

whats sidewinder? Used to love lockout in halo 2

lol.. this question doesn't surprise me, strangely enough.

[Kalyx triaD]

whats sidewinder? Used to love lockout in halo 2

Sidewinder was the biggest map in the first Halo. It's been rebuilt as Avalanche for the upcoming Map Pack.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Yah now the Heroic maps are free probably gonna pick this up again soon. Standoff looks fun. And I have been thinking about recreating one of the old Mario Kart maps in Foundry :$

[Kalyx triaD]

Foundry isn't the most easy tool to fool around in. Only now am I confident enough to make maps I'm proud of.

Four so far.

[Extreme Angle]

I made a cicuit on rats nest, called rat race :D.

[Kalyx triaD]

A variant of VIP, right? That didn't work for me.

I did just upload a map (http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=19313554) with gametypes to go with it.

[Extreme Angle]

yeah just tried out your cqb ones, had a hame of hide and seek infection on the one and then the one with the barrels and cover pickups everywhere I had a game of slayer on, pretty awesome maps.

[Kalyx triaD]

Never tried Infection on CQC Hall, I believe I'll give it a test play. Glad you like the maps, I'm brainstorming a fourth map codenamed "Tower of Terror", take that as you will. Can't wait to Forge Sidewinder!

[Taft]

Dude, I love that map. Where can I find your others? -
-
And you should totally hit me up for some customs sometime.-
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GT: Scotty Ranger

[Kalyx triaD]

Dude, I love that map. Where can I find your others? -
-
And you should totally hit me up for some customs sometime.-
-
GT: Scotty Ranger

I took the map down, already. I'll put it back up when I do some adjustments.

[Extreme Angle]

Bit of a bummer that the playlist wasn't up from the release, but the maps are amazing IMO, had 2 amazing games on blackout, christ brought back so many memories, I love it. Ghost Town is pretty sweet 2. Haven't tried avalanche yet

[Kalyx triaD]

I've had the most fun CTF on Avalanche that I've ever had in a Halo game. It's my favorite big map so far. Ghost Town is pretty cool, and Blackout brings back memories and I like the little improvements.

[Taft]

I don't have the new maps yet. But I played a few games on them at a friend's house.

Blackout ball is the shit, fyi.


Also, are you a member of ForgeHub, Kalyx?

[Kalyx triaD]

No. Tell the truth I never set foot in the site. I have heard alot and thought about uploading my maps there, just to see what they would think. They seem to take Foundry pretty serious.

You played my Holdoff, CQC Hall, and The Hill right? I could repost them if you want.

[Taft]

Yeah, they seem to get shitty if you don't use every single Forge trick ever.

But yeah, CQC Hall was the maze kinda one right? I had that one I think. My friend deleted a bunch of crap he thought we didn't want, so I have to redownload a bunch more.

[Kalyx triaD]

CQC Hall is actually symetrical; there's a method to the madness. You'd have to see it from up top. I'll upload them on my File Share again. GT?

[Taft]

Scotty Ranger

[Kalyx triaD]

...Ofcourse.

All (http://www.bungie.net/stats/Halo3/FileShare.aspx?gamertag=Kalyx%20triaD%20360) of my maps are back up; as well as all of my Avalanche clips (good stuff).

[Taft]

I wish I had the new maps. Does Blackout live up to the expectations?

[Kalyx triaD]

I like it, but Ghost Town will surprise you.

[Kalyx triaD]

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[Kalyx triaD]

Mythic Map Pack:

http://xboxlivemedia.ign.com/xboxlive/image/article/949/949630/halo-3-20090130105912267.jpg

Sandbox is basically Foundry 2, which makes it the greatest single DLC map in Halo 3's history. Anybody who enjoys what you can do in Foundry should be foaming at the mouth right now.

http://xboxlivemedia.ign.com/xboxlive/image/article/949/949630/halo-3-20090130105916470.jpg

Assembly is a mid sized symmetrical map.

http://xboxlivemedia.ign.com/xboxlive/image/article/949/949630/halo-3-20090130105919548.jpg

Orbital is a smaller map for FFA fare.

These maps come with the Halo Wars LE, but they will be widely available later on (bot that much later I hope). I've been getting back into Halo and rediscovering its charms. I don't play Rank as much since I'm not with my team anymore, but I've been Forging some stuff to pass the time.

[Requiem]

My bi-weekly Halo group will be thrilled about Sandbox. All we play are foundry maps that we've made. We get pretty competitive too. I never play the game outside that, because it is not that great outside of friends, but I am going to be playing tonight and it will be glorious because I destroy everyone.

[Kalyx triaD]

I used to play a lot of Custom Games (of my creation) with guys, then we play Rank for hours. But my offline and online comrades have dispersed and I have to meet new guys and all that. Just playing a lot of Social now - whipping around guys who think my skill level is what my Rank shows on the revised rankings. Yeah, the community is garbage, playing with buds is the way to go.

And given its accessibility and near endless replay value, I'm dumbfounded that Halo 3 isn't a regular get-together game for TPWW.

[Requiem]

We don't do anything on live. It's all LAN. 2 bigscreens in separate rooms, 4 on 4. We usually have 10-12 people show up. We've made some pretty badass maps. We like to keep things simple while employing several tactics to get things done. Only a few of us are even good, so it balances out and makes for some pretty hectic games. We've had some last an hour or longer. If we do Avalanche, we've had games last an hour and a half or more. It is pretty crazy.

[Fignuts]

I kinda want to buy this now. I've been more of a COD and Battlefield/Frontlines fan, but I guess I finally want to see what all the hoopla is about.


Prolly won't get it til mid-feb tho.

[Kalyx triaD]

We don't do anything on live. It's all LAN. 2 bigscreens in separate rooms, 4 on 4. We usually have 10-12 people show up. We've made some pretty badass maps. We like to keep things simple while employing several tactics to get things done. Only a few of us are even good, so it balances out and makes for some pretty hectic games. We've had some last an hour or longer. If we do Avalanche, we've had games last an hour and a half or more. It is pretty crazy.

Aw man I am so fucking jealous. To me, Halo LAN parties are up there with sit-in arcades and a 7-man Street Fighter Alpha 2 session. It's an experience you need to have to really get the games involved.

Years ago me and the guys had a weekly tradition where we all head to a college none of us even attended and hijack their community room for some 12 man Halo LAN parties. We carried on for like 6 months right up until Halo 2 came out, then they found out about our little group meetings. Once they saw that none of us actually went to the college we were banned. One of the students did suggest that if we found some students who played the game they might be able to make it an official activity at the college (after seeing how interested people were after we were uncovered). I declined on behalf of the guys, citing that it wouldn't be the same if we went 'above ground' if that makes sense to you. I miss those days.

[Requiem]

Ended up just being 8 of us tonight, cause of crap weather still and roads being icy. But I sucked it up.. didn't win a single game, but the last game was a custom avalanche ctf game. It came down to 4/4 and lasted a little over an hour. It was probably my best game of the night, but I still sucked. Was just having an off night.

Last time we had it, the place was packed, and I didn't lose a single game all night. I went +42 at one point in a game, with some 80 plus kills that game. Never went lower than positive 20 in a game that whole night. Was awesome.

[Kalyx triaD]

That's a wild K/D ratio, you guys must have epic games.

[Requiem]

We do. I wish I could get pictures of the maps we play, as they are some pretty great custom maps.

Last night's Avalanche game was epic. We made a game called 'scary robbie'. Basically, it's a 2-flag CTF game (flag at home to score). All vehicles at the base except for a hornet in the very far middle under that big arch. Blocked off the access to the cave in the middle except by the far cave entrance, and by portals outside it that take you in, but not out. Inside there was a custom powerup (the scary robbie) with invisibility, and 200% movement, and 50% grav that lasts only 30 seconds. Basically just enough to get you to the enemy base, and then you had to get the flag out on your own.

In the warpouts to the caves on each side, we had a large amount of weapons on a medium length respawn, and of course in each base we had a couple weapons and powerups.

The tactics for the game changed so much during the course of it.. was nuts. Had a couple standoffs where both teams had to hide with their flags for a good 15 minutes or so, only to have both flags get returned at the same time through some fucked up turn of events.

[Kalyx triaD]

Don't you have 'Live? Should be able to upload pics when you take them.

[Requiem]

No, I don't. They aren't my xboxes, or my live accounts.

[Impeccable]

If anyone ever wants to have a TPWW halo 3 match, let me know...love the game!

[Kalyx triaD]

Of course, hit me up if you catch me on Matchmaking (Kalyx triaD 360).

[Kalyx triaD]

I command all of you fuckers to buy this game (new or used) and fucking play with me!

[Lux]

I don't play with minorities, they tend to cheat.

[Kalyx triaD]

I don't.

[Lux]

I jest.

[D Mac]

Still the most overrated game...

[Kalyx triaD]

The hype is where it's at. Believe it!

[Fignuts]

Nah, I agree it's overrated. But that doesn't mean it's not awesome. Just that it's not the second coming of Jeebus Christ, like some people make it out to be.

[Blitz]

Is this a vastly different gameplay style than COD? I've heard it is.

[Requiem]

Halo 3 is mad overrated. Halo 1 was not overrated. It was well received for a reason. Halo 2 gets an unfair bad rep, but Halo 3 is majorly overrated.

And yes it is vastly different from COD.

It is still fun, but it's not that great of a game compared to its predecessors.

[G]

I haven't played any of the games, but I read one of the books, The Fall of Reach. I really liked it. It ended by them seeing a halo shaped planet or something, so I'm guessing that's what the games are about?

[Requiem]

Yeah. There are multiple 'planets' in the shape of a halo, with the planet's surface on the inside of the rings. That's where most of the fighting takes place in the game. That's the basis of it.

The game shines in multiplayer though. I don't think the majority of people are talking about the game's single player when they talk about how awesome it is.

Halo 1 had an unexpected multiplayer popularity, even though there was no Live for it. LAN parties for it were the most fun thing ever, and it spawned some extremely good, competitive players at MLG. (major league gaming.. huge gaming tournament for money)

[Gonzo]

I love to play this game online. Honestly, one of the most fun games online ever for me. I have to agree its overrated, the series really hasn't deviated all that much from the formula that made the 1st one popular but none the less its still awesome. I'm not a huge FPS fan, and I've played CoD 5 and the like. I prefer Halo 3 over CoD to be honest. I'm just not a sucker for realism etc. as far as FPS' go.

[Requiem]

^What? The problem with the series is that it deviated -too much- from the original formula. Multiplayer now has -nothing- on multiplayer in Halo 1.

[Gonzo]

The games don't feel like a drastically new experience from game to game. They threw in dual wielding and changed the life bar (which is hardly that far a deviation). I don't really see how Halo 3 is drastically different from Halo 1. Maybe I'm just missing something obvious but I dunno.

[Requiem]

Because they changed the entire game's engine. It doesn't play the same from 1 to 2. 2 to 3 play relatively similar, while 1 to 2 or 1 to 3 are nothing alike. They changed the game's physics after 1, from weapon physics, to player physics. It is the same game in name and style alone.

The only really similar thing is the story and graphical style. The gameplay is completely different.

[Big Fat Mike]

I just got Halo 3 like....today. (I came out from under my rock). Anyone here that sucks/ doesn't suck but isn't a dick about it that wants to play tonight? My back is on fiiiree and theres no way Im going to be able to sleep with the pain I'm in :(