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[Sibylus]

I had such high hopes for Halo 3 being like Halo : CE until I reached that part of the level.

It's still blew Halo 2's campaign out of the water for me gameplay wise.. but really.. what the hell is supposed to be fun about getting insta-sniped quite randomly anywhere in any game?

I can get to that part of the level with 0 deaths on Legendary and it's awesome fun.. then it's basically a dice-roll even to peak your head out on that part of the map.

On one occasion a sniper across the river fell into a crevice or something, and all that was visible of him was his head, but he could still manage to twirl around when I walked out and started taking potshots at me. Wasted ten minutes and a lot of BR rounds trying to kill that stupid thing :|

 

[soldat7]

Best Halo Campaign: Halo: CE
Best Halo Multiplayer: Halo 2

THE END

 

[JdFoX187]

it's ridiculously easy to get into cover when you're getting hit with it. it's basically a "look at me I'm over here" gun

You'd be surprised. It's one of my go-to weapons for certain maps.

Correct. I own it. Wouldn't mind going a couple rounds with some Gaffers and maybe get some of those multiplayer achievements.

Not a bad idea. I have the game as well. Tried to get on a while back and there was nothing but modded rooms. If we can get a GAF group together, I'll definitely join up with you guys.

 

[Kibbles]

Shishka, over at HBO:

To be clear, what you're talking about is the way Bioshock adds vertical real estate for 4:3 resolutions. The intimation being that widescreen users are supposed to see "more" than 4:3.

Anniversary's widescreen increases horizontal screen realestate rather than cropping the vertical. FOV is adjusted slightly to ensure that it actually feels like you're playing Halo 1 "with extra on the sides." Incidentally, Halo PC's widescreen is achieved by cropping the 4:3 frame.

-S​

Good to know.

Shishka has returned! And that's great to hear.

 

[Untracked]

Correct. I own it. Wouldn't mind going a couple rounds with some Gaffers and maybe get some of those multiplayer achievements.

I still have it, although it runs like a bag of shit on my PC, particularly when playing on Sackwash (must be a fog thing).

 

[Slightly Live]

 

[Steelyuhas]

I require a Beaver Creek playlist when these maps come out!

 

[Conflict NZ]

So is there a list of the maps yet? Hoping for Wizard/Warlock, Hang em High, Battle Creek, Chill Out, Longest, Prisoner. Disappointed that Damnation is in there, that was the map my friends and I always avoided, terrible layout and weapon placement.

 

[Izayoi]

http://www.forwarduntodawn.com/6g4g35g34g/245f24f2/554g54g2g22/cea4.GIF[IMG][/QUOTE]
:|

 

[Jobiensis]

By the audio not being original, it's just remixed, they haven't changed the music right?

 

[S1kkZ]

By the audio not being original, it's just remixed, they haven't changed the music right?

MartyTheElder Marty O'Donnell
Halo CEA "...a re-orchestration and brand new recording with the Skywalker Orchestra..." Can't wait to hear it for the first time!
3 hours ago

 

[Stinkles]

By the audio not being original, it's just remixed, they haven't changed the music right?

Same music rerecorded with big orchestra at Skywalker sound. Synthy pieces will still be synthy but 2011-y.

Marty cannot be improved, only buffed to a high shine.

 

[GavinGT]

Same music rerecorded with big orchestra at Skywalker sound. Synthy pieces will still be synthy but 2011-y.

Marty cannot be improved, only buffed to a high shine.

When are we going to hear more about multiplayer? My friends are about to kill me for getting them hyped up over this and then having to explain that it's possibly just a Reach map pack.

 

[S1kkZ]

Same music rerecorded with big orchestra at Skywalker sound. Synthy pieces will still be synthy but 2011-y.

Marty cannot be improved, only buffed to a high shine.

cant wait to hear it. when can we expect some gameplay videos? will the framerate issues from the trailer be fixed?

 

[Jobiensis]

Marty cannot be improved, only buffed to a high shine.

Great, I really don't want Hoobastank to start blaring in during Two Betrayals.

 

[Izayoi]

MartyTheElder Marty O'Donnell
Halo CEA "...a re-orchestration and brand new recording with the Skywalker Orchestra..." Can't wait to hear it for the first time!
3 hours ago

Ugh. That's a real shame.

 

[clav]

Same music rerecorded with big orchestra at Skywalker sound. Synthy pieces will still be synthy but 2011-y.

Marty cannot be improved, only buffed to a high shine.

I'm curious now.

Would be worth it to buy the game to hear this redone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSqm5Id6Hw0

Listening the first soundtrack again. Man, it was so good.

 

[Blader]

Ugh. That's a real shame.

Why? It's not like the music will be different or anything.

 

[Izayoi]

Why? It's not like the music will be different or anything.

It's being completely re-orchestrated.

If that's not "different" then I'm not quite sure what is.

HA becomes less appealing by the day.

 

[Jobiensis]

Thinking about something that was said earlier, I guess Prisoner is a no go because of the ladders.

It's being completely re-orchestrated.

If that's not "different" then I'm not quite sure what is.

Isn't that getting a bit pedantic now?

I can understand the rage with no real MP, but this is really pushing the bounds of ridiculousness. I mean with that sort of attitude, why not just play CE? It isn't that bad under BC, the only major issues I've had are the final level, which I recall being a slideshow on the OG Xbox as well.

 

[clav]

It's being completely re-orchestrated.

If that's not "different" then I'm not quite sure what is.

HA becomes less appealing by the day.

Actually a spiced up music version would be nice. Did you listen to the Reach and ODST soundtrack?

 

[Hitmonchan107]

I'm curious now.

Would be worth it to buy the game to hear this redone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSqm5Id6Hw0

Listening the first soundtrack again. Man, it was so good.

I cannot wait to hear the re-orchestrated version of "Alien Corridors."

Also, I can't wait to see the updated Flood models.

 

[Blader]

It's being completely re-orchestrated.

If that's not "different" then I'm not quite sure what is.

HA becomes less appealing by the day.

A new piece of music. That would be different.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

Yeah, I think the new soundtrack is my most anticipated feature. Gonna turn it up way loud when this comes out.

 

[nVidiot_Whore]

I actually like EVERYTHING I've read about this.

The things I didn't want touch:

- Gameplay
- Maps
- Voices

Things I wanted added or improved:

- Graphics
- Online co-op

Everything else I've read just goes above and beyond that.. the terminals.. the re-orchestrated soundtrack.. Reach map pack + possible Halo CE game mode... all awesome additions.

I'd have paid $60 for just the stuff I wanted.. getting all of this for $40 is that much better.

To each their own.

 

[The English Conquistador]

You people complain about everything.

This is depressing.

Aha, this is people in general. If there's something to moan about, people will do it.

Personally, I can't wait for this. Halo CE changed everything for me. It was the game that got me into Xbox, and it's in my top 5 of all time. It's a masterpiece imo.

 

[Booshka]

I actually like EVERYTHING I've read about this.

The things I didn't want touch:

- Gameplay
- Maps
- Voices

Things I wanted added or improved:

- Graphics
- Online co-op

Everything else I've read just goes above and beyond that.. the terminals.. the re-orchestrated soundtrack.. Reach map pack + possible Halo CE game mode... all awesome additions.

I'd have paid $60 for just the stuff I wanted.. getting all of this for $40 is that much better.

To each their own.

Don't forget about the Halo 4 beta code!

 

[nVidiot_Whore]

Don't forget about the Halo 4 beta code!

Well.. now I won't.. I didn't know there was one.

Pretty cool!

 

[GhaleonEB]

That was cruel. :lol

Also, I can't wait to see the updated Flood models.

I want them to be gross and saggy and drippy.

 

[Stinkles]

Yeah, I think the new soundtrack is my most anticipated feature. Gonna turn it up way loud when this comes out.

We're trying to see if we can do it on vinyl too, as a supa rare collectors item.

 

[CyReN]

We're trying to see if we can do it on vinyl too, as a supa rare collectors item.

Can you tell me what technical issues you guys had with doing mp? I just can't wrap my mind around XBC being made by a small crew in a basement with no affiliation with the game can do it, but the guys with the creative tools, ability's, blue print etc can't get it to work even after 10 years? Perfect Dark for the N64 was even usable on a different system and had XBL added too it.

 

[soldat7]

I actually like EVERYTHING I've read about this.

The things I didn't want touch:

- Gameplay
- Maps
- Voices

Things I wanted added or improved:

- Graphics
- Online co-op

Everything else I've read just goes above and beyond that.. the terminals.. the re-orchestrated soundtrack.. Reach map pack + possible Halo CE game mode... all awesome additions.

I'd have paid $60 for just the stuff I wanted.. getting all of this for $40 is that much better.

To each their own.

Tru7h

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

I am looking forward to seeing a non scary HD Sgt. Johnson. and seeing the new flood models.

Also, I wonder if they will put a skirmisher model over those jackals that were darker in color and looked a bit different. After skirmishers were introduced I ret-conned them as those. =P

Same music rerecorded with big orchestra at Skywalker sound. Synthy pieces will still be synthy but 2011-y.

Marty cannot be improved, only buffed to a high shine.

I cant wait to hear this game, it will be fantastic. Is the dialogue re-recorded at all?

 

[Stinkles]

Dialog is identical but remixed 5.1 to match the rest of the mix and cleaned up a bit to take advantage of better hardware.

 

[Steelyuhas]

We're trying to see if we can do it on vinyl too, as a supa rare collectors item.

Great idea, it can be as rare as the super rare legendary editions of Halo 3 and Reach!

 

[Hitmonchan107]

We're trying to see if we can do it on vinyl too, as a supa rare collectors item.

If you guys do it, please make it a colored vinyl. I can't say no to colored vinyl.

 

[godhandiscen]

Great idea, it can be as rare as the super rare legendary editions of Halo 3 and Reach!

I feel so priviledged to have two of each one of these rare collector items.

Spoiler

Make a truly rare $500 CE, I will buy it!

 

[The Librarian]

It's being completely re-orchestrated.

If that's not "different" then I'm not quite sure what is.

HA becomes less appealing by the day.

So you're complaining about something when you don't know what it means? The music is being re-recorded with a brand new orchestra. Nothing about the actual music is changing.

Speaking of Sgt. Johnson, I wonder if changes have been made so he only appears when appropriate in the game (and invincible).

 

[wwm0nkey]

Correct. I own it. Wouldn't mind going a couple rounds with some Gaffers and maybe get some of those multiplayer achievements.

Sadly if you don't have a controller, Halo 2 Vista sucks and will never be patched (patch this Frankie and I will stop asking for Halo 2 Live for a month) so for Halo 2 use XBC or wait 3 years till the anniversary version:[

 

[Stinkles]

Great idea, it can be as rare as the super rare legendary editions of Halo 3 and Reach!

There are more cathelmets than there are record players so this is guaranteed.

 

[wwm0nkey]

I really can't wait to play through CE again with 4 friends.....will be amazing.

 

[clav]

I really can't wait to play through CE again with 4 friends.....will be amazing.

I was under the impression co-op was with another person, not three others?

 

[Booshka]

I really can't wait to play through CE again with 4 friends.....will be amazing.

5 player co-op, Get to work Frankie!

 

[wwm0nkey]

sorry guys didn't mean to put 4 lol

 

[Havok]

Frankie, is the Siege of Madrigal (and the other original eggs) still there? If so, redone or the dulcet piano of yore?

 

[Izayoi]

A new piece of music. That would be different.

Uh...

So you're complaining about something when you don't know what it means? The music is being re-recorded with a brand new orchestra. Nothing about the actual music is changing.

A piece of music, when "remastered" or "re-orchestrated" sounds different from the original. Why not let people have the option of listening to the original music, if so they choose? I'm aware of what a re-orchestration is, thanks.

Isn't that getting a bit pedantic now?

No. They're letting us keep the original graphics - why not the original sound as well?

 

[Stinkles]

Uh...


A piece of music, when "remastered" or "re-orchestrated" sounds different from the original. Why not let people have the option of listening to the original music, if so they choose? I'm aware of what a re-orchestration is, thanks.


No. They're letting us keep the original graphics - why not the original sound as well?

Because of the memory footprint and technical restrictions of holding two sets of audio symmetrically. Besides, it really is churlish to complain about it befor hearing it. Most people will like it.

 

[Ramirez]

Halo CE has my favorite game soundtrack ever, I really cannot wait to hear it redone. The original tracks will always be there in the original CE and soundtrack, whining about something like this is pretty stupid.

That said, Under Cover of Night, my body is ready.

 

[Wiggum2007]

I hear the new remastered Halo monk chant theme is autotuned.

 

[lybertyboy]

cant wait to hear it. when can we expect some gameplay videos? will the framerate issues from the trailer be fixed?

Trailers are locked down well in advance of E3. That is the way of things.

Not a single person who saw the demo had any comments on the fps. It's rock solid.