View Poll Results: Which Halo 3 version did you purchase?
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Originally Posted by blackglass
Anyone have a chance to play the new game type "Rocket" in social? It's insanely fun.
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Haven't tried it yet. What's different about it?
Now, where the fun comes in is your only mode of transportation is a mongoose, everyone has rockets and for all intents everyone is invincible.
Ever seen a mongoose fly?
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Originally Posted by blackglass
The game is set up as 4 teams of 2 on one of the larger maps (sandtrap or valhalla). Your goal is to get to 10 checkpoints somewhere on the map before the other teams do (a new one pops up at random as they are captured).
Now, where the fun comes in is your only mode of transportation is a mongoose, everyone has rockets and for all intents everyone is invincible.
Ever seen a mongoose fly?
Now, where the fun comes in is your only mode of transportation is a mongoose, everyone has rockets and for all intents everyone is invincible.
Ever seen a mongoose fly?
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Originally Posted by blackglass
The game is set up as 4 teams of 2 on one of the larger maps (sandtrap or valhalla). Your goal is to get to 10 checkpoints somewhere on the map before the other teams do (a new one pops up at random as they are captured).
Now, where the fun comes in is your only mode of transportation is a mongoose, everyone has rockets and for all intents everyone is invincible.
Ever seen a mongoose fly?
Now, where the fun comes in is your only mode of transportation is a mongoose, everyone has rockets and for all intents everyone is invincible.
Ever seen a mongoose fly?
I used to use the tank's turret in GTA Vice City to push the tank faster to get away from cops. So I'd face the turret in the opposite direction and keep firing. Boy you should see how fast you can get the tank going by doing that, and the great side effect of it, is that everything behind you gets destroyed
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Questions about Halo Multiplayer
Couple of quick questions
1. I've seen people armed with a sword or hammer "block" hits from an attackers sword/hammer. How do you do you block?
2. Where is the Hornet on Multiplayer? That is one of my favorite vehicles from the campaign, but haven't seen it on Multiplayer yet.
1. I've seen people armed with a sword or hammer "block" hits from an attackers sword/hammer. How do you do you block?
2. Where is the Hornet on Multiplayer? That is one of my favorite vehicles from the campaign, but haven't seen it on Multiplayer yet.
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From: Georgia
Originally Posted by WdnUlik2no
Couple of quick questions
1. I've seen people armed with a sword or hammer "block" hits from an attackers sword/hammer. How do you do you block?
2. Where is the Hornet on Multiplayer? That is one of my favorite vehicles from the campaign, but haven't seen it on Multiplayer yet.
1. I've seen people armed with a sword or hammer "block" hits from an attackers sword/hammer. How do you do you block?
2. Where is the Hornet on Multiplayer? That is one of my favorite vehicles from the campaign, but haven't seen it on Multiplayer yet.
2) Neither the hornet or tank show up in the standard maps. You can make a custom map with everything tho.
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I need to buy a used wireless network adapter for the 360 still in order to play online, ugh.
Don't know why Microsoft just didn't include that because Nintendo includes a wireless network adapter on the Wii.
Don't know why Microsoft just didn't include that because Nintendo includes a wireless network adapter on the Wii.
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Originally Posted by Eoanou
Anyone any good in Team Slayer, I got to 41 and I've lost a few times in a row and now I'm down to 37, my team mates always suck.
Oh yea and I added you to my XBL friends... Ill be adding some more people from here so if you see me accept.. my account name is tommyt1108
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Heroic Map Pack Announced for Halo 3 to be available December 11
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.a...news&cid=12983
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Foundry:
Rat's Nest:
More info at the link above...
Heroic Map Pack Announced for Halo 3
Posted by lukems at 11/19/2007 12:19 PM PST
Earlier today, Microsoft Game Studios announced that the DLC Bungie has been working on will be available December 11<sup>th</sup> to the tune of 800 Microsoft points. The Heroic Map pack is comprised of the first three maps of our intended downloadable suite to support Halo 3’s multiplayer. Christopher Barrett, (AKA Barry) the creative director of Downloadable Content and Steve Cotton, the DLC design lead answered a host of questions, some reasonable, some borderline nonsense to give folks a little better idea about what they are seeing when they look at the three screenshots of the maps we’ve released (there will be more coming sometime after the Thanksgiving holiday).
A quick note about how Matchmaking will work:
When Halo 2's downloadable content joined the Internet, it effectively split the Matchmaking population into the "haves" and the "have-nots," Bungie was readily aware of the problem that caused, and has rectified it in Halo 3. First, when downloadable content arrives, it will have its own playlist for those folks who just want to play with their new toys. Simultaneously all of the DLC maps will be rolled in to the regular Matchmaking playlists as well and then as folks are getting matched up, the game will take into account who has what maps in the matchmaking process. So you'll see Team Slayer on Standoff show up in the Team Slayer hopper as well as in the new DLC-focused playlist.
Posted by lukems at 11/19/2007 12:19 PM PST
Earlier today, Microsoft Game Studios announced that the DLC Bungie has been working on will be available December 11<sup>th</sup> to the tune of 800 Microsoft points. The Heroic Map pack is comprised of the first three maps of our intended downloadable suite to support Halo 3’s multiplayer. Christopher Barrett, (AKA Barry) the creative director of Downloadable Content and Steve Cotton, the DLC design lead answered a host of questions, some reasonable, some borderline nonsense to give folks a little better idea about what they are seeing when they look at the three screenshots of the maps we’ve released (there will be more coming sometime after the Thanksgiving holiday).
A quick note about how Matchmaking will work:
When Halo 2's downloadable content joined the Internet, it effectively split the Matchmaking population into the "haves" and the "have-nots," Bungie was readily aware of the problem that caused, and has rectified it in Halo 3. First, when downloadable content arrives, it will have its own playlist for those folks who just want to play with their new toys. Simultaneously all of the DLC maps will be rolled in to the regular Matchmaking playlists as well and then as folks are getting matched up, the game will take into account who has what maps in the matchmaking process. So you'll see Team Slayer on Standoff show up in the Team Slayer hopper as well as in the new DLC-focused playlist.
Foundry:
Rat's Nest:
More info at the link above...
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Higher quality screenshots of new maps...
http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/H...C_RatsNest.jpg
http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/H...LC_Foundry.jpg
http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/H...C_Standoff.jpg
http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/H...C_RatsNest.jpg
http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/H...LC_Foundry.jpg
http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/H...C_Standoff.jpg
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Wow 800 points is pretty steep. I still have 1600 left from months back. I usually don't download stuff I have to pay for, the last thing I downloaded was Pacman C.E. I'm may go ahead and get these new maps, but it would cut my points in half.
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Originally Posted by WdnUlik2no
Wow 800 points is pretty steep. I still have 1600 left from months back. I usually don't download stuff I have to pay for, the last thing I downloaded was Pacman C.E. I'm may go ahead and get these new maps, but it would cut my points in half.
1600 points for XBL runs about $19.99.
So that makes the Halo 3 map pack about $10 which isn't bad IMO.
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Didn't know there was a Halo 3 thread, need to visit Off Topic more often.
Right now I am a 30 in Team Slayer. I enjoy playing with people that actually understand the game though. XBL tag is Akatsuki06
Right now I am a 30 in Team Slayer. I enjoy playing with people that actually understand the game though. XBL tag is Akatsuki06
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What is "Skill"? on XBL?
On XBOX Live, what is Skill? Right now I'm a Gunnery Sarg grade 2 and I have 63 EXP points and 6 skill. It says my next promotion will be at 150 EXP or 10 Skill. How do I get my skill points up?
yeah you have a point there. I didn't play Halo 2 online though so I didn't even know how much the Map pack cost. But compared $15 compared to $10 I guess 800 points is a pretty good deal.
Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
If I recall, the map pack for Halo 2 was about $13-$15.
1600 points for XBL runs about $19.99.
So that makes the Halo 3 map pack about $10 which isn't bad IMO.
1600 points for XBL runs about $19.99.
So that makes the Halo 3 map pack about $10 which isn't bad IMO.
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Originally Posted by WdnUlik2no
On XBOX Live, what is Skill? Right now I'm a Gunnery Sarg grade 2 and I have 63 EXP points and 6 skill. It says my next promotion will be at 150 EXP or 10 Skill. How do I get my skill points up?
yeah you have a point there. I didn't play Halo 2 online though so I didn't even know how much the Map pack cost. But compared $15 compared to $10 I guess 800 points is a pretty good deal.
yeah you have a point there. I didn't play Halo 2 online though so I didn't even know how much the Map pack cost. But compared $15 compared to $10 I guess 800 points is a pretty good deal.
Go to the ranked playlist, and it'll have a number by your experience badge, and that number indicates your skill. If you don't die a lot and win you'll go up. Right now I'm a 41 Skill in Team Slayer 31 is Team Doubles and 40 in Lone Wolves. Team Slayer was the hardest to level up and same with Team Doubles, it took me 100 games to get to 40 in Lone Wolves but 700 more to get Team Slayer and Team Doubles to where they are now. Its tough depending on other people.
The most important rule in Halo 3 is be patient, don't run out with the AR, its not that good of a weapon and you'll get out gunned everytime.
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Didn't know there was a Halo 3 thread, need to visit Off Topic more often.
Right now I am a 30 in Team Slayer. I enjoy playing with people that actually understand the game though. XBL tag is Akatsuki06
Right now I am a 30 in Team Slayer. I enjoy playing with people that actually understand the game though. XBL tag is Akatsuki06
Well if you ever want to play with me, send a friend request, saying you're from AZ, look up my stats in the previous post, lol.
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
If I recall, the map pack for Halo 2 was about $13-$15.
1600 points for XBL runs about $19.99.
So that makes the Halo 3 map pack about $10 which isn't bad IMO.
1600 points for XBL runs about $19.99.
So that makes the Halo 3 map pack about $10 which isn't bad IMO.
Do you know if these maps are playable on ranked playlists, because if thats the case I might be forced to play them. Or are they soley for custom games?
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Originally Posted by sunny201
You talkin about experience points?
Oh yea and I added you to my XBL friends... Ill be adding some more people from here so if you see me accept.. my account name is tommyt1108
Oh yea and I added you to my XBL friends... Ill be adding some more people from here so if you see me accept.. my account name is tommyt1108
Hey it was good playing with you we lost a couple times but we won a couple as well, you got up to a 9 at least!
I just got a mic now to.
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Originally Posted by Eoanou
Go to the ranked playlist, and it'll have a number by your experience badge, and that number indicates your skill. If you don't die a lot and win you'll go up. Right now I'm a 41 Skill in Team Slayer 31 is Team Doubles and 40 in Lone Wolves. Team Slayer was the hardest to level up and same with Team Doubles, it took me 100 games to get to 40 in Lone Wolves but 700 more to get Team Slayer and Team Doubles to where they are now. Its tough depending on other people.
The most important rule in Halo 3 is be patient, don't run out with the AR, its not that good of a weapon and you'll get out gunned everytime.
The most important rule in Halo 3 is be patient, don't run out with the AR, its not that good of a weapon and you'll get out gunned everytime.
I usually don't play ranked matches, so I guess that explains why I'm still only on 6. You're defintely right about being patient and the AR. I've always wondered why I would empty tons of bullets into a guy and he still ends up killing me. Aside from the Blaster Riffle and the Plama pistol, the AR is probably the worse gun in the game. I guess I'm getting better now though, its just hard standing still because whenever I do so I usually end up getting killed from behind.
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Originally Posted by Eoanou
Hey it was good playing with you we lost a couple times but we won a couple as well, you got up to a 9 at least!
I just got a mic now to.
I just got a mic now to.
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Originally Posted by Eoanou
Do you know if these maps are playable on ranked playlists, because if thats the case I might be forced to play them. Or are they soley for custom games?
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I was gone all weekend and didn't get to play at all. Hopefully I'll get to play in the next 2 weeks before I head to South Africa for the holidays. unfortunately, the new maps are released the day before we head out, so that will definitely need to wait, unless my cousins have Halo 
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Originally Posted by blackglass
It looks like the maps will have their own playlist when first released to separate the haves and have-nots, then get rolled into matchmaking when it becomes free.
I guess I'll wait on the maps then,
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Originally Posted by sunny201
haha yea it was definitely fun and ive been playing for about maybe 2 weeks so im getting better. I just became luetenant(however you spell that) grade 2 the other night so im moving up! haha.. hopefully soon we can play in the same room and my rank wont look akward, but I wasnt doing that bad when we were playing together, or at least I think.
You just got to slow it down, don't rush an enemy with just an Assualt Rifle, unless he has no shield, because the Assualt Rifle may seem strong but it really isn't a good weapon. The Battle Rifle is definitely the weapon of choice in Team Slayer games, except on close combat, then you use a shotgun or a mauler and beatdown. Shoot then punch!
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
Map packs are supposed to come out today! 
I can't play them till I get back from vacation.
I can't play them till I get back from vacation.Maps = Cool
Not being able to talk to your teammates = Not Cool
Not being able to pick what kind of gameplay you want = Not Cool
$20 worth? I think I could have waited honestly lol.
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Originally Posted by HondaAcura83
Maps = Cool
Not being able to talk to your teammates = Not Cool
Not being able to pick what kind of gameplay you want = Not Cool
$20 worth? I think I could have waited honestly lol.
Not being able to talk to your teammates = Not Cool
Not being able to pick what kind of gameplay you want = Not Cool
$20 worth? I think I could have waited honestly lol.
You can't?
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
^^^^ maps cost 800 points ~ $10
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You can't?
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Holy Shit you suck at Halo 3, no really you do...and so do I
