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[Magni]

Halo Waypoint giveaway: http://tinyurl.com/28znx67

 

[Slightly Live]

One key element all Seventh Column members must cultivate is the mysterious quality known as "sack." To "have sack" is not simply to be courageous - although that is certainly an element. But one with sack is also daring - not just in a physical sense but also in his or her thoughts and ideas. We must all strive to emulate those with sack

NO GERLS ALOWED CLUB

 

[MrDaravon]

Halo Waypoint giveaway: http://tinyurl.com/28znx67

Each code posted to Facebook and Twitter will be missing one of the 25 characters needed for its activation. The first person to correctly enter the code into Xbox Live by guessing the missing character will have access to the Halo: Reach Multiplayer beta.

So evil, I love it :lol

 

[Oozer3993]

NO GERLS ALOWED CLUB

P.S. The perfect pic for the inevitable

Spoiler

you hear me Bungie?

Calvinball gametype:

 

[subrock]

So evil, I love it :lol

I just read it and said to myself "fuck that":lol :lol

 

[Sai-kun]

Calvinball reconfirmed!

 

[B1gg_Randall]

Damn I also had a ODST disc damn

 

[Danthrax]

What's up with some people not using 100 PPP?

Man, get with times.

They've obviously never ventured into an E3 thread or a PoliGAF thread, where 100 posts per page is required to keep up with the proceedings.

 

[Kibbles]

 

[NJ Shlice]

Halo Waypoint giveaway: http://tinyurl.com/28znx67

Well thats gonna be a cluster fuck

 

[W Hudson]

Hey Gaf I was hoping to get a review of Fall of Reach. Would those of you who have read it recommend it as a good read? I would really like a book which details the Spartan training program to give me a good background for the game.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate any and all input.

 

[AwesomeSyrup]

Congrats to anyone getting to play early, make sure to post impressions.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Hey Gaf I was hoping to get a review of Fall of Reach. Would those of you who have read it recommend it as a good read? I would really like a book which details the Spartan training program to give me a good background for the game.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate any and all input.

2nd favorite next to first strike. So I recommend it.

 

[Oozer3993]

Hey Gaf I was hoping to get a review of Fall of Reach. Would those of you who have read it recommend it as a good read? I would really like a book which details the Spartan training program to give me a good background for the game.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate any and all input.

It was easily my favorite of the Halo books and give a good overview of the Spartan augmentation procedures (though the book deals with Spartan IIs and most of Noble Team are Spartan IIIs, but they were augmented quite similarly).

 

[FourDoor]

But that won't be for days!

The elite HaloGafers here have convinced me to change my posts per page settings from default to 100. This just feels weird now seeing all of these posts stacked on top of each other. :lol

 

[darkressurection]

Hey Gaf I was hoping to get a review of Fall of Reach. Would those of you who have read it recommend it as a good read? I would really like a book which details the Spartan training program to give me a good background for the game.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate any and all input.

If you like Halo there is no reason you should not read Fall of Reach

 

[Slightly Live]

Hey Gaf I was hoping to get a review of Fall of Reach. Would those of you who have read it recommend it as a good read? I would really like a book which details the Spartan training program to give me a good background for the game.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate any and all input.

Fall of Reach is a perfect book for learning about the SPARTAN II training project - what you are after but I'd also recommend Ghosts of Onyx as it gives you a good insight into the SPARTAN III project, which was different.

Both books would provide with a solid idea about the sort of general backgrounds the Spartans come from and the Fall of Reach, despite it covering a story separate from the game, will give you a great idea of the carnage to expect.

From the beginning you know how it ends - Fall of Reach will show you how it ends. Also, the opening cutscene from Halo : CE is also good watching.

 

[Thagomizer]

Where's this from?

 

[NJ Shlice]

2nd favorite next to first strike. So I recommend it.

Yer crazy.

Listacular:
1.Harvest
2.Onyx
3.Reach.

 

[user_nat]

Probably should have lasered the Banshee first.. poor effort.

 

[Oozer3993]

Where's this from?

I think it's from one of the Waypoint videos.

 

[Deleted member 21120]

Where's this from?

You should see what happens next. The Banshee flies right over his head and then explodes two feet from his face.

 

[CrazedArabMan]

Yer crazy.

Listacular:
1.Harvest
2.Onyx
3.Reach.

Nope

1. First Strike (I liked it because it bridged Halo 1 and 2)
2. Reach
3. Onyx
4 Harvest

 

[Definity]

Halo Waypoint giveaway: http://tinyurl.com/28znx67

Oh man, that's going to go smooth. /sarcasm

Will we see some bitter tears and meltdowns tomorrow?

 

[Kibbles]

Where's this from?

One of the Waypoint Videos, "Beta Primer" iirc. It's available for DL at their website.

Working on a new version with the sweet ending, can't believe I skipped out on that last part. I'm going to replace it with the other one in a minute.

 

[Tashi]

I haven't read anything other than Fall of Reach but I already know that it's the best I haven't been hooked on a book like that in a long time. Sooo good. I just love all the things that surround Dr. Halsey. I find that shit so interesting.

Also...Reach Beta...holy shit...HYPE

 

[darkressurection]

I haven't read anything other than Fall of Reach but I already know that it's the best I haven't been hooked on a book like that in a long time. Sooo good. I just love all the things that surround Dr. Halsey. I find that shit so interesting.

Also...Reach Beta...holy shit...HYPE

And just think, the Reach LE comes with her journal.

 

[Trasher]

I haven't read anything other than Fall of Reach but I already know that it's the best I haven't been hooked on a book like that in a long time. Sooo good. I just love all the things that surround Dr. Halsey. I find that shit so interesting.

Also...Reach Beta...holy shit...HYPE

First Strike is good stuff bro.

 

[FilthyLies]

Hey Gaf I was hoping to get a review of Fall of Reach. Would those of you who have read it recommend it as a good read? I would really like a book which details the Spartan training program to give me a good background for the game.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate any and all input.

Reach is pretty entertainingly written- not Crime and Punishment or anything, but still a fun read. Weirdly, Fall of Reach actually skews away form the game content. Fall of Reach is about the Spartan-II program, while NOBLE Squad is mostly Spartan-IIIs. Another Halo book, Ghosts of Onyx, deals with the Spartan-III program.

But I'd recommend starting with the Fall of Reach- probably the best book in the franchise. If you like that, read First Strike, which is the sequel, but considerably weaker. First Strike leads into Ghosts of Onyx, which has tons of info on Spartan-III (although that stuff has been retconned a bit by Bungie, so not all the details fit).

 

[EazyB]

I haven't read anything other than Fall of Reach but I already know that it's the best I haven't been hooked on a book like that in a long time. Sooo good. I just love all the things that surround Dr. Halsey. I find that shit so interesting.

Also...Reach Beta...holy shit...HYPE

 

[2 Minutes Turkish]

jeebus fuck I can't believe I only just realised RIGHT THIS SECOND who Carter is from the live action trailer! :lol :lol :lol

What an idiot.

 

[Tashi]

Yea that's partly why I'm getting the Limited Edition of Reach

Also, Blood, I have that 3 pack which includes First Strike so I'll definitely be checking that out. Is it OK if I skip "The Flood"? Are they in order? Right now though I'm making my way through the short stories in Halo Evolutions...which I'm LOVING. First story was right up my alley. Dr. Halsey and the Spartan Program.

edit: Also, IGN's screens. For shame, what a fuckin joke.

 

[VaLiancY]

Hey Gaf I was hoping to get a review of Fall of Reach. Would those of you who have read it recommend it as a good read? I would really like a book which details the Spartan training program to give me a good background for the game.

Thanks in advance and I appreciate any and all input.

The Flood is the best book in the series.

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Seriously, get that book. It is a great fucking read. I just re-read Evolutions last night and "The Impossible Life and Possible Death" feels new every time.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Yea that's partly why I'm getting the Limited Edition of Reach

Also, Blood, I have that 3 pack which includes First Strike so I'll definitely be checking that out. Is it OK if I skip "The Flood"? Are they in order? Right now though I'm making my way through the short stories in Halo Evolutions...which I'm LOVING. First story was right up my alley. Dr. Halsey and the Spartan Program.

Yes. It's okay.

 

[FilthyLies]

Yea that's partly why I'm getting the Limited Edition of Reach

Also, Blood, I have that 3 pack which includes First Strike so I'll definitely be checking that out. Is it OK if I skip "The Flood"? Are they in order? Right now though I'm making my way through the short stories in Halo Evolutions...which I'm LOVING. First story was right up my alley. Dr. Halsey and the Spartan Program.

edit: Also, IGN's screens. For shame, what a fuckin joke.

Skip the Flood, it's basically just a retelling of Halo: CE. First Strike picks up right after Halo CE ends- I think it opens with the Chief in the Longsword as I remember.

 

[Pancakes]

I still need to get through Contact Harvest and Ghosts of Onyx >_<.

Spoiler

And I'm definitely going to re-read fall of reach

 

[Trasher]

Yea that's partly why I'm getting the Limited Edition of Reach

Also, Blood, I have that 3 pack which includes First Strike so I'll definitely be checking that out. Is it OK if I skip "The Flood"? Are they in order? Right now though I'm making my way through the short stories in Halo Evolutions...which I'm LOVING. First story was right up my alley. Dr. Halsey and the Spartan Program.

edit: Also, IGN's screens. For shame, what a fuckin joke.

*Looks around for Blood*

 

[bobs...onGaf]

Skip the Flood, it's basically just a retelling of Halo: CE. First Strike picks up right after Halo CE ends- I think it opens with the Chief in the Longsword as I remember.

More like a direct walkthrough :lol

There where a few interesting points, so check if out if you have time, but its by far the worst Halo novel.

 

[Deputy Moonman]

Man, I'm twitter retarded. How do you submit your Haiku to @craveNGN?

 

[Tashi]

*Looks around for Blood*

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol My bad bro

hahahaha, I feel like an ass

 

[Trasher]

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol My bad bro

hahahaha, I feel like an ass

:lol I figured it out bro. Just wanted to rub it in though. No worries Kev...err I mean Tashi.

 

[Tashi]

:lol I figured it out bro. Just wanted to rub it in though. No worries Kev...err I mean Tashi.

:lol

 

[Apath]

Yea that's partly why I'm getting the Limited Edition of Reach

Also, Blood, I have that 3 pack which includes First Strike so I'll definitely be checking that out. Is it OK if I skip "The Flood"? Are they in order? Right now though I'm making my way through the short stories in Halo Evolutions...which I'm LOVING. First story was right up my alley. Dr. Halsey and the Spartan Program.

edit: Also, IGN's screens. For shame, what a fuckin joke.

It's actually required you skip the Flood. If you can stand to read more than three chapters in you're either brain dead or a masochist.

And Reach is without a doubt the best of the Halo novels (I've only read up to Contact Harvest). Not only in information (origins of the Spartans, the depth of human civilization, the scale and history of the war with the Covenant), but it's also the best story wise.

 

[ToyMachine228]

Listening to some stuff from the Halo soundtracks to get myself psyched for the beta. Can't fricking wait. Going to read some Evolutions before bed tonight too. Going to go pre-order Reach at Best Buy tomorrow I think on my way back from the gym.

 

[darkressurection]

Another thing I really liked about Fall of Reach is that the action sequences were really well written. Made me feel like I was playing Halo.

 

[Kapura]

It's actually required you skip the Flood. If you can stand to read more than three chapters in you're either brain dead or a masochist.

And Reach is without a doubt the best of the Halo novels (I've only read up to Contact Harvest). Not only in information (origins of the Spartans, the depth of human civilization, the scale and history of the war with the Covenant), but it's also the best story wise.

Haters be hatin' in full force tonight. It has been a number of years since I read it, but The Flood didn't strike me as particularly bad.

 

[Doodis]

Fall of Reach is a perfect book for learning about the SPARTAN II training project - what you are after but I'd also recommend Ghosts of Onyx as it gives you a good insight into the SPARTAN III project, which was different.

Both books would provide with a solid idea about the sort of general backgrounds the Spartans come from and the Fall of Reach, despite it covering a story separate from the game, will give you a great idea of the carnage to expect.

From the beginning you know how it ends - Fall of Reach will show you how it ends. Also, the opening cutscene from Halo : CE is also good watching.

I noticed a couple days ago that Fall of Reach is available as an audiobook from iTunes. I've read all the books but I may pick that up as a refresher during my commute before Reach releases.

 

[Mayyhem]

Man, I'm twitter retarded. How do you submit your Haiku to @craveNGN?

Just type @CraveNGN followed by your haiku in the box on the top of the Home page.

 

[Magni]

Man, I'm twitter retarded. How do you submit your Haiku to @craveNGN?

@CraveNGN blablabla

But don't submit it.

Spoiler

You're lowering my chances :lol

 

[Ten-Song]

More like a direct walkthrough :lol

Yeah, the Flood sucks, everyone can skip it, because it is a bad book.

Fall of Reach is still my favorite, just because of how it details the growth of the Spartan II's. Ghosts of Onyx is also really good, as is Contact Harvest. First Strike is interesting just as a bridge between Halo 1 and 2. Cole Protocol has some interesting spots, but the pacing is a total mess, and ultimately it doesn't have much to say.