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Title: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Vizzys on September 20, 2007, 01:43:24 AM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Halo_3_final_boxshot.JPG/256px-Halo_3_final_boxshot.JPG)
Go here if you just got the internet and have lived under a rock for the last decade or so:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_3

Anyway I made this thread to ask who here would like to play some 4 player co-op or multi with me and perhaps some other members on the day of release?

spoiler (click to show/hide)
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Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Phoenix Dark on September 20, 2007, 01:49:06 AM
The spoilers are juicy indeed. But alas, since you guys didn't spoiler Harry Potter for me I won't spoil Halo for you :)
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Kyle on September 20, 2007, 01:51:46 AM
i'm eagerly waiting for my legendary edition.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: The Sceneman on September 20, 2007, 02:01:45 AM
so when does this come out? I'll hopefully have a 360 by then so I can play online with you guys.

I made a promise to myself to not buy any console games until Ive finished my PS2 backlog, and Im gonna reward myself with a 360 with all the money Ive saved  :D I cant wait
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Vizzys on September 20, 2007, 02:10:58 AM
6 days depending on your time zone
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Vizzys on September 20, 2007, 02:12:53 AM
Images of campaign from some dude named pacote

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Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 20, 2007, 02:49:27 AM
those screens don't look that spoilerish.  I'll play co-op/MP but not until I finish the campaign.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Bloodwake on September 20, 2007, 02:54:26 AM
Game Fuel cracked

Hype Train has LEFT THE STATION FUCKERS.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 20, 2007, 06:49:21 AM
why you gonna miss out? :(

Just don't go in the GAF halo 3 thread and make sure you're gamertag isn't in the GAF gamertag thread and you'll probably not miss out.  From what I seem to have heard, the spoilers are pretty long so hearing/reading a couple of words won't spoil it.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: hyp on September 20, 2007, 12:52:15 PM
halo 3 is so damn ubiquitous that it's hard for me to be hyped about it anymore.  i just want to play it.  if it can bring back the magic of halo 1 in both single player and multiplayer, then i will be a happy man.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Eel O'Brian on September 20, 2007, 12:54:23 PM
I hope Master Chief gets to tell Cortana he loves her
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: bluemax on September 20, 2007, 01:11:10 PM
Only 5 people have preordered at my 7-11. Soon to be 6! Fuck Gamestop, 7-11 for preorders is the spot to be at.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: hyp on September 20, 2007, 01:26:04 PM
Only 5 people have preordered at my 7-11. Soon to be 6! Fuck Gamestop, 7-11 for preorders is the spot to be at.

fuck yea dude, i'm doing the exact same thing.  there's a 7-11 right behind my parents' house.  i think i'll pickup a chili hot dog and a slurpee while i'm there too.  7-11 for the epic win.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Eel O'Brian on September 20, 2007, 01:46:23 PM
That should be the closing shot of the game - Master Chief's helmet visor slides back and you finally get to see his face.  A tear is rolling down his cheek because he had to kill Cortana, his forbidden love.  Forbidden because A) She was a hologram, and B) They castrate the Spartans so they aren't distracted from the killing by wanting to fuck all the alien chicks they have to kill.  Anyway, he's crying over Cortana, and then you see him stick the Slurpee Straw in his mouth.  It's a Game Fuel Slurpee.  The scene fades to the sounds of Master Chief sucking up his Slurpee, and the credits roll.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Van Cruncheon on September 20, 2007, 01:58:11 PM
That should be the closing shot of the game - Master Chief's helmet visor slides back and you finally get to see his face.  A tear is rolling down his cheek because he had to kill Cortana, his forbidden love.  Forbidden because A) She was a hologram, and B) They castrate the Spartans so they aren't distracted from the killing by wanting to fuck all the alien chicks they have to kill.  Anyway, he's crying over Cortana, and then you see him stick the Slurpee Straw in his mouth.  It's a Game Fuel Slurpee.  The scene fades to the sounds of Master Chief sucking up his Slurpee, and the credits roll.

that would be the best imaginable ending and would secure it my goty nomination
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 20, 2007, 05:07:10 PM
I'm gonna miss out. :(

I'll probably have the entire story ruined for me before I even touch the game.

It's Halo, you cigarillo. Master Chief wins. I'll play with you when you come back, hon.

why you gonna miss out? :(

He's a japtard until the beginning of October.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: The Sceneman on September 20, 2007, 05:14:06 PM
That should be the closing shot of the game - Master Chief's helmet visor slides back and you finally get to see his face.  A tear is rolling down his cheek because he had to kill Cortana, his forbidden love.  Forbidden because A) She was a hologram, and B) They castrate the Spartans so they aren't distracted from the killing by wanting to fuck all the alien chicks they have to kill.  Anyway, he's crying over Cortana, and then you see him stick the Slurpee Straw in his mouth.  It's a Game Fuel Slurpee.  The scene fades to the sounds of Master Chief sucking up his Slurpee, and the credits roll.

:bow

Amazing. The slurpee straw going in the mouth would be slow mo and close up and shit
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Robo on September 20, 2007, 05:51:53 PM
I'm gonna miss out. :(

I'll probably have the entire story ruined for me before I even touch the game.

It's Halo, you cigarillo. Master Chief wins. I'll play with you when you come back, hon.


You mean you're going to play even after you get all the achievements? :o
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 20, 2007, 05:55:52 PM
For my Robby, yes
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Vyse The Legend on September 21, 2007, 12:22:18 AM
I picked this up this past Tuesday in New York and completed it yesterday on Heroic. The campaign is pretty awesome. It's easily better than 1 and 2's combined. Halo fans are in for a treat.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Shuri on September 21, 2007, 12:40:39 AM
I certainly hope that the levels will be a bit more memorable this time. I don't remember a single moment in Halo 2. It's the only fps game that has ever done that.

Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: CajoleJuice on September 21, 2007, 01:07:21 PM
My personal hype is reaching critical mass. I really didn't think I'd be hyped for it at all. I listened to the Halo 1 and 2 soundtracks while driving to work/school yesterday.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 21, 2007, 01:10:01 PM
How is everyone getting it so early? Fuck, where can I go to score a copy?
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Shuri on September 21, 2007, 01:38:00 PM
pirated version was released 2 days ago
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 21, 2007, 01:49:40 PM
Yeah but Vyse and others have purchased it. Is there a certain chain of stores?
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: thekavorka on September 21, 2007, 01:56:39 PM
someone give me money so I can buy a 360 and an HDTV. I'm getting really hyped for this, and I don't even have a 360.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on September 22, 2007, 01:10:09 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v32/sadatkarim/fun/2.jpg)

Ninja armor....sweet.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: AdmiralViscen on September 22, 2007, 02:46:59 PM
Anyone wanna do a custom game?
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Vizzys on September 22, 2007, 04:31:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v32/sadatkarim/fun/2.jpg)

Ninja armor....sweet.

pure awesome
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Sho Nuff on September 23, 2007, 01:20:52 PM
I got to play a crapload of campaign mode today (Japan broke street date on the US import edition lol). The game is pretty sweet so far, lots of next-genny goodness. I won't spoil you but there are some parts where you hit these huge, ridiculously expansive areas with bad dudes EVERYWHERE and you sit back and go "Hmmmmmmm how am I gonna even think about doing this" (there's a great one of these in the first level).

Did some 3-player co-op over System Link (brought my 360 over to my friend's house) and it worked a treat. We're gonna have to play on Legendary because we were Ramboing through on Heroic (three or four dudes at once makes things CONSIDERABLY easier).

I think it's a swell game and if you go out of your way to whine about jaggies or something you're a great big douche.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 23, 2007, 02:04:54 PM
Evilore just said yesterday that Halo sucks without stating why.  Most people would get instant banned for saying something like that about Killzone even though it's true.  It's amusing to see how scared the SDF is though. 
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 23, 2007, 08:48:07 PM
I think he said that when somebody said MGS4 has crappy animations (which it does by next-gen standards) and he's a big MGS fanboy so, yeah.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: BamYouHaveAids on September 24, 2007, 02:17:45 PM
Legendary is OMGWTFRAPE hard alone. I need to call up some of my friends to get some co-op going, because this shit is kicking my ass.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: AdmiralViscen on September 24, 2007, 02:18:50 PM
Legendary is incredibly easy with two competent players. A disappointment, I'll have to find some skulls.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 24, 2007, 02:19:22 PM
Halo 3 thread was "deleted" at GAF as some sort of "joke" by "EviLore" or something apparently. I guess that's funny.

Can't wait to stand outside! Woo!

Who wants to co-op on Legendary with me, niccas?

Line starts here

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Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: BamYouHaveAids on September 24, 2007, 02:20:04 PM
Legendary is incredibly easy with two competent players. A disappointment, I'll have to find some skulls.
are you saying i suck?  :'(
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: bud on September 24, 2007, 02:21:17 PM
I think he said that when somebody said MGS4 has crappy animations (which it does by next-gen standards) and he's a big MGS fanboy so, yeah.

just out of curiosity: which games have ''next-gen animation?''

mgs4's animation is pretty good and really improved over the tgs2k6 trailer.

Halo 3 thread was "deleted" at GAF as some sort of "joke" by "EviLore" or something apparently. I guess that's funny.

Can't wait to stand outside! Woo!

Who wants to co-op on Legendary with me, niccas?

Line starts here

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i guess gaf got deleted too lol
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: AdmiralViscen on September 24, 2007, 02:25:16 PM
Legendary is incredibly easy with two competent players. A disappointment, I'll have to find some skulls.
are you saying i suck?  :'(

No, just that you won't need more than one partner. I haven't played one second of solo campaign on any difficulty.


demi I'll play with you, but as soon as the matchmaking is up I'll be on that. Campaign is a tired old whore for me LOL
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: FatalT on September 24, 2007, 04:05:15 PM
I'm going to the midnight release and skipping all my classes tomorrow so I can stay up all night playing it.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: bud on September 24, 2007, 05:28:42 PM
YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS

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

:bow :bow :bow
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Mupepe on September 24, 2007, 05:31:05 PM
YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS

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

:bow :bow :bow
a movie like that with a bigger budget would be awesome


btw, in 10 minutes i am going to EB to finish paying off my preorder.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 24, 2007, 05:49:50 PM
just out of curiosity: which games have ''next-gen animation?''
mgs4's animation is pretty good and really improved over the tgs2k6 trailer.
mgs4 is pretty jerky.  heavenly sword looks much better.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Mupepe on September 24, 2007, 05:56:46 PM
just out of curiosity: which games have ''next-gen animation?''
mgs4's animation is pretty good and really improved over the tgs2k6 trailer.
mgs4 is pretty jerky.  heavenly sword looks much better.
assassins creed has some awesome animations too.  bioshock too.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 24, 2007, 06:00:33 PM
assassins creed has some awesome animations too.  bioshock too.
yeah sad thing is I think COD4 has the best since it's 60 fps.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 24, 2007, 06:25:34 PM
That girl from my other thread called me up, asking if I want to see a movie with her (!?) on wednesday.

Ummm no? Halo 3, biatch. Recognize.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: CajoleJuice on September 24, 2007, 06:25:50 PM
I actually agree wholeheartedly with am nintenho.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 24, 2007, 06:48:40 PM
btw, I cancelled my halo 3 pre-order.  I'm too busy this week and I don't want to play it unless I can get through the whole SP in one sitting.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: TakingBackSunday on September 24, 2007, 06:51:05 PM
btw, I cancelled my halo 3 pre-order.  I'm too busy this week and I don't want to play it unless I can get through the whole SP in one sitting.

Dude, it's like around 15 hours worth of gameplay.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 24, 2007, 06:52:51 PM
btw, I cancelled my halo 3 pre-order.  I'm too busy this week and I don't want to play it unless I can get through the whole SP in one sitting.

Too busy with that fun Wii
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Mupepe on September 24, 2007, 07:44:00 PM
assassins creed has some awesome animations too.  bioshock too.
yeah sad thing is I think COD4 has the best since it's 60 fps.
definitely.  animations are kind of ass this generation.  the leap was not that huge, at least not yet.  the only thing about cod4's animations is that the death animations are pretty glitchy.  but that will probably be fixed?  the running animations are bad ass though.  same thing with weapon change and reload.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: AdmiralViscen on September 24, 2007, 07:46:19 PM
btw, I cancelled my halo 3 pre-order.  I'm too busy this week and I don't want to play it unless I can get through the whole SP in one sitting.

Dude, it's like around 15 hours worth of gameplay.
8
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Mupepe on September 24, 2007, 07:47:02 PM
so yeah, i paid in full, but i have to go back at 9 30 to "cash out" and then back at midnight just to pick up my copy.  sweet tits
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: abrader on September 24, 2007, 08:05:07 PM
Man - I just cant get hyped enough to pick up my copy at midnight :(
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 24, 2007, 08:06:35 PM
Dude, it's like around 15 hours worth of gameplay.
10 at most realistically.  I'm more interested in this game because of the multiplayer but I don't want to be a noob online.
definitely.  animations are kind of ass this generation.  the leap was not that huge, at least not yet.  the only thing about cod4's animations is that the death animations are pretty glitchy.  but that will probably be fixed?  the running animations are bad ass though.  same thing with weapon change and reload.
I think some games are putting a lot more effort this gen in animation but it's stupid because the game with the best animation is an fps where it doesn't matter as much.  the death animations do glitch a lot in cod4 now that I think about it.  I'm more worried about watching yourself get killed in a kill-cam and it doesn't show you shooting when you are.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: abrader on September 24, 2007, 08:07:54 PM
I was playing tha Halo 2 campaign lastnight and its bloody awesome...

I am more hyped for the campaign mode than online.

Fucks....I could blow off tonight and pick it up at midnight. dammit :(
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 24, 2007, 08:10:34 PM
yeah I actually liked the campaign in halo 2 even though a lot of people hated it.  the level design and vehicles were a lot better.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: CajoleJuice on September 24, 2007, 08:10:51 PM
Dude, it's like around 15 hours worth of gameplay.
10 at most realistically.  I'm more interested in this game because of the multiplayer but I don't want to be a noob online.
definitely.  animations are kind of ass this generation.  the leap was not that huge, at least not yet.  the only thing about cod4's animations is that the death animations are pretty glitchy.  but that will probably be fixed?  the running animations are bad ass though.  same thing with weapon change and reload.
I think some games are putting a lot more effort this gen in animation but it's stupid because the game with the best animation is an fps where it doesn't matter as much.  the death animations do glitch a lot in cod4 now that I think about it.  I'm more worried about watching yourself get killed in a kill-cam and it doesn't show you shooting when you are.

Bad netcode, dude.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 24, 2007, 08:12:37 PM
Bad netcode, dude.
I know, it's not because of the animation.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: CajoleJuice on September 24, 2007, 08:19:12 PM
Bad netcode, dude.
I know, it's not because of the animation.

Yea, I'm hoping they tighten it up in the final release.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: hyp on September 24, 2007, 08:51:50 PM
okay, i think i'm finally getting some halo fever after non-hyping this shit for so long.  i'm actually pretty excited for the 4-player co-op.   :)
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 24, 2007, 08:52:34 PM
okay, i think i'm finally getting some halo fever after non-hyping this shit for so long.  i'm actually pretty excited for the 4-player co-op.   :)

NICCA, I'll be waiting in Legendary
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: ferrarimanf355 on September 24, 2007, 08:57:45 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v32/sadatkarim/fun/2.jpg)

Ninja armor....sweet.
Looks like Optimus Prime to me...
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: hyp on September 24, 2007, 09:03:14 PM
NICCA, I'll be waiting in Legendary

you're on the east coast right?

by the time i get my copy, you're gonna be halfway through the game.   :lol

Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 24, 2007, 09:04:10 PM
On Legendary? I doubt it. I'll replay at the beginning with you.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: hyp on September 24, 2007, 09:07:05 PM
On Legendary? I doubt it. I'll replay at the beginning with you.

if you're in some heated battles, don't worry.  i've got a bunch of nerd friends that will probably be on at midnight PST as well.  fuck, can't believe i have work tomorrow.  :'(
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 24, 2007, 09:54:15 PM
Yea, I'm hoping they tighten it up in the final release.
yeah but if you have a good connection you nearly never see it (whether it's aiming in the wrong direction or not firing at all).  it's better than most other shooters I've played.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on September 25, 2007, 01:04:32 AM
Quote from: Ghaleon on GAF
Confession time:

Been up in Seattle playing Halo 3 all day at Microsoft's "Halo 3 Lock-In" party. Seventeen of us came up to play all day. (It was under NDA until we got back.)

Now we're off to the launch party at a Best Buy near the hotel and hand out loot.

Speaking of which....wow. Epic swag. More laters.

The game is good. Very, very, good.

Who the fuck is this guy?  I swear Ghaleon is some PR bot.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: abrader on September 25, 2007, 01:13:54 AM
Quote from: Ghaleon on GAF
Confession time:

Been up in Seattle playing Halo 3 all day at Microsoft's "Halo 3 Lock-In" party. Seventeen of us came up to play all day. (It was under NDA until we got back.)

Now we're off to the launch party at a Best Buy near the hotel and hand out loot.

Speaking of which....wow. Epic swag. More laters.

The game is good. Very, very, good.

Who the fuck is this guy?  I swear Ghaleon is some PR bot.

zakly. I know all about him.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: FatalT on September 25, 2007, 01:58:25 AM
Woo playing some co-op on Heroic with some friends of mine.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Mupepe on September 25, 2007, 03:30:47 AM
omg   just came back from a good session since around 12:20   game is awesome.  the SP graphics are pretty nice to boot.  i was a bit surprised.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 25, 2007, 05:31:23 AM
I just did like half the game on Legendary with one other person.

If one person finds the hidden skull, everyone gets the achievement.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: bud on September 25, 2007, 06:56:02 AM
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/2110/afbeelding2ji3.png)

are people on some undiscovered islands playing the game or something?
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: brawndolicious on September 25, 2007, 07:01:19 AM
satellite internet probably.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: border on September 25, 2007, 11:56:43 AM
I played through the first few levels in Normal last night, and I a little worried about the game's quality.  It seems like they have traded enemies that are difficult to kill in favor of large numbers of easy-to-kill enemies.  I'm concerned that the game hasn't really been balanced for singleplayer, and essentially assumes you will be in multiplayer co-op.  So many enemies are thrown at you at once, it feels like too much of a crapshoot.

On the road to Voi, there is a scenario where you are pinned down by a turret and stuck fighting what is probably 9-12 Brutes.  While you can kind of cheese your way through it in Normal, I have no idea how I'm supposed to get through something that ridiculous in Legendary (or if I'm even intended to do it alone).  Never in Halo's Normal mode have I been tempted to put the controller down and just say "This is bullshit"....but I'd say I experienced that a couple times last night.

The decision to limit you to 2 grenades of each type is annoying as well.  I'm not even sure what the new grenade is supposed to be for, but I'd gladly trade it for 2 more plasma grenades in my inventory.  In general it seems like you either have more grenades than you know what to do with or you can't find any at all -- supplies aren't replenished with the regularity they were in previous games.

Fighting Brutes just isn't as satisfying as fighting Elites.  Do Elites ever come back, or am I stuck with the power-armored monkey men?
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Eel O'Brian on September 25, 2007, 12:17:23 PM
Just picked up the Reg Edition.  I was going to pick up the Collector's Tin Edition, but I remembered the thing about the discs popping off and scratching so I picked each tin up to check.  Out of the dozen or so LE that my Best Buy had, every single one had a loose disc bouncing around inside the case.  I think that's going to turn into a big deal.  MS is probably going to have to do some sort of replacement on those.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: bluemax on September 25, 2007, 12:25:11 PM
7-11 didn't have it last night! WTF! I went at 12:01 like instructed only to wait 20 minutes to be told that they "oversold" at the warehouse and our store wouldn't be getting any copies until tomorrow.

Thankfully there were only 4-5 of us and no one went on a rampage or even voiced complaint. We all simply walked out peacefully to return tomorrow.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Mupepe on September 25, 2007, 12:29:03 PM
i dunno.  i started my campaign on Normal and some of the Brutes (the ones with the big ass fucking hammer) are fun as fuck to fight.  The SP reminds me so much of Halo 1  omg <3  Also, multi was fun as fuck too with the shield grenades and shit.  awesome
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: abrader on September 25, 2007, 12:32:07 PM
Does it have dual wielding?
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Mupepe on September 25, 2007, 12:34:40 PM
Does it have dual wielding?

yes, just not on some of the more powerful weapons. 
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 25, 2007, 03:04:07 PM
All you pussies and Normal. I played up to level 5 or so on Legendary with Luciverse. We didn't have any trouble, except for a couple spots. But we prevailed, cause we rock.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Solo on September 25, 2007, 03:05:29 PM
Got my copy. Lord knows why - I find Halo mildly entertaining, and hate Halo 2's very core. Yet here I am, giving it a go again.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: hyp on September 25, 2007, 03:08:35 PM
Got my copy. Lord knows why

can't escape it bro.  MS marketing has pulled a fast one on everyone.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 25, 2007, 03:09:11 PM
The music is really odd. Almost every piece I've heard is completely out of place.

I'll be in the middle of a firefight, and all I hear is this serene music... um... I'm at war, I should be getting pumped as fucked.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: hyp on September 25, 2007, 03:12:12 PM
custom soundtrack FTW?
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 25, 2007, 03:14:10 PM
There's one part where it plays the Halo theme and you're jumping around dodging tank shells, hopping on and plunging a grenade in them. That's the type of feeling you should be getting.

This was on Legendary too btw, so it's all the more satisfying.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: hyp on September 25, 2007, 03:16:54 PM
i got about 2 missions in this morning, so far legendary seems like cake.  i really hope it tests me later on.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 25, 2007, 03:18:18 PM
What's cool is if someone picks up the hidden skull, everyone gets the achievement. Luciverse knows where they are so I just let him go get it, haha.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Oblivion on September 25, 2007, 03:40:10 PM
Halo music sucks.  The closest thing to it is Mannheim Steamroller.

I like the opening theme, tho.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: TVC15 on September 25, 2007, 08:07:40 PM
Eh, first impression is kinda meh.  I am sure the game gets better.  I mean, the videogame press isn't so crooked that it would give something merely good such ejaculative reviews.

Right now, my primary concern is graphics.  Halo HD was right.  The only really significant upgrade the visuals have gotten, aside from stable HD resolution, is in the lighting model and in reflections.  Overall, that's a pretty minor part of Halo, and totally not influential on gameplay.  Having the opening level be a jungle emphasizes the lighting (and water effects), but when we get to "classic" Halo levels, like wide open outdoors on a planet, or in samey looking corridors, none of those upgrades matter.  Also, there's absolutely no justifiable excuse for not having GOOD, like BULLSHOT QUALITY AA on this game.  It's not jaggie or anything, but the lack of AA is noticeable.

Coming off of the year-old Gears a few days ago to this is a massive, massive downgrade.  Couldn't Bungie get someone to help them out?  It's basically the biggest game in the world, but you wouldn't know that by looking at it.  It's not even in the same ballpark as Gears.  Fuck, ballparks shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence as Halo 3 and Gears.  Another fuck:  for the environments it features, Resistance is at least as impressive visually.

Come on, Bungie, graphics are the EASIEST thing to get right, and they are 100% of what makes a first impression.  Outta be ashamed.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: demi on September 25, 2007, 08:08:38 PM
At least you got a cat helmet.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: Van Cruncheon on September 25, 2007, 08:13:04 PM
i dunno if i agree. the modeling and textures are very much "halo hd", but the water physics and lighting model are really top notch, and the hdr/bloom is really well implemented. the lack of AA is really dubious, though. still, the art direction in terms of environment design and color palette seems great so far. if anything ever deserved the overused term "mixed bag", halo 3's visuals do.
Title: Re: Evilbore Halo 3 thread of Hype
Post by: TVC15 on September 25, 2007, 08:16:20 PM
Water physics and awesome lighting won't mean anything on most of the levels.  Halo is famous for its big, wide-open levels, overlit, meaning fancy lighting doesn't mean squat.  And it's not like water is ubiquitous in any game that isn't built around it, like Bioshock.  I really doubt Halo is going to turn into Bioshock.

I will stop bitching though.  At least until I get a few levels under my belt.