No I don't think so. Just like this one falsy forum that said the H3 version of Zansibar would look like a blown up deserted wasteland, and then bungie did the exact opposite probobly just to piss them off. So no, I don't think you can trust the videogame paparazzi.

in a weekly update that was released during the muiltiplayer beta a question by TripleTerror was asked, Q: Is there any possibility that beta testers will get a special gamerpic or a background on our name bar in the game, like bungie.net was in Halo 2. A few people including myself would really like to see this. A: Anything is possible. There will certainly be benefits to players who sign up for a Bnet account and link their Gamertag. i was wondering if the people who played the beta will get anything? Adding my experience points to my account wouldn't be bad.

I would like to know whether or not bungie will reset the ranks as they do with an important update to the game, and if they will, will they be restting ranks or only the level associated with the ranked matchmaking playlist. In other words, will my EXP ever get erased when they reset ranks?

How is the MVP for the game chosen? Many times, someone who does not have the most kills or the best KD Spread gets the MVP, and I can't discern how it's decided.

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] Twisted321 Are you guys really bringing back Chiron or were you just playing with that guy...... because i loved that map![/quote] If that were true, kill me now...they were being sarcastic.

Are you guys really bringing back Chiron or were you just playing with that guy...... because i loved that map!

What they say about the sniper rifle taking more skill is false as ive played halo from 1-3 i have plenty of skill at the game and i cant make it work. It lags and i think the only possible way to use the thing is if i drop my look sensitivity to 3 or lower. It lags very badly and is all but useless skill has nothing to do with it . [Edited on 10.12.2007 9:39 AM PDT]

I'm wondering if this is where we ask questions for the next "What's Update", But if it's not minded, then I'll ask mine anyways. Just two questions. 1. I find that the Veto system is a marvelous addition to matchmaking, but it's imperfect. Is there any way that, in the future, we'll be able to veto just the map or just the gametype (x for map, b for gametype, persay)? If I like Guardian in Lone Wolves, but don't like Oddball, I'd really like to play Slayer on Guardian instead. I do understand that some maps don't have more than a single gametype to choose, or that some gametypes only appear on one map, but in such cases only one veto button could be available. too long; didn't read it: Can we have two veto buttons in matchmaking, one for the map and one for the gametype? 2. The current matchmaking offerings are well-rounded, but one thing is missing; movement speed changes. Is there any way in the future that a matchmaking playlist could be made where gravity and movement speed could be heightened (or lowered, if the gametype calls for it) so that a vareity of nonsense and skill-based games could be played on non-default settings? Best fromat would probably be 4v4 or a social slayer following of 5v5. too long; didn't read it: Will there be a matchmaking playlist where things like movement speed and gravity are changed? Thanks for reading. If this isn't where questions should be put, could someone email me where to put them (chances are I won't double check here, unfortunately) or just copy and paste this post into the correct thread? email is v1tal_in4mati0n@yahoo.com . Thanks alot for your time.

why wont a bungie employee give us a clue on whether or not the recon armor is unlockable(though i think it is) or a clue on how to get it? two questions on sandtrap: why cant you get the elephants out where the explosions are? and why cant you take the elephants off? so that i can have none or one on the map instead of always having two? (forge) [Edited on 10.11.2007 9:14 PM PDT]

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] sc00byxd00 hm... Microsoft owns the halo rights...does this mean we could see "Ring 4" on PS3 or cyborg kills alien lifeforms in "Da HOOP" for Wii??[/quote] ha ha ha ha ha

um.... i hope ur not talking about...*ahem* my head lol

Is it possible to change map default attributes using Forge? That is to set map default primary and secondary weapons, and map default grenades.

I have a bit of an issue. Not a single game has worked on my xbox. My xbox live works fine as well as other games and I have an open NAT. But every time I try to go into matchmaking I get the "cannot connect to Halo 3 server". Every time. Is this a problem that is fixable or is it possible for my internet to be affected in some kind of way that would prevent me from accessing the servers while I still have an open NAT? And yes I have been to the thread pertaining to this subject. Any, and I mean any input or suggestions would be very appreciated.

It's time to start building that slingshot. You could imagine Ken Kutaragi in it, couldn't you. xD Ps. What happens after that???

[url]http://www.bungie.net/images/News/WeeklyUpdate/bungiecomplete.jpg[/url] :(

oh good and they STILL havent answered us why the hell the sights are off center. I swear to god im not giving up until i get a valid answer as to why they chose to LEAVE the sights like this? perhaps to let players feel more at home since halo 2? but even then it wasnt okay.. i mean why is the mistake STILL there?? it was a MISTAKE from number 2. IT was even quoted in the dvd on the limited edition. At the very least why is there no option to recenter them? damn it!

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] AirborneChamp I was not able to post my question to the Q&A session in time. Are you the right person to ask? If not can you point me in the right direction please? My questions is why can I not download my Halo saved films to my computer like a can with the screen shots? I can only send them to my xbox to be viewed in game. I really want to do some editing to my halo films and post them places online. Will this feature ever be available? Things you might respond with: 1. Too high bandwidth requirement - My response: Right now films have to be sent to the xbox, so whats the difference about sending to pc? 2. File format can not be played on a computer -My response: Can you not make a codec for computer based media players or create film player application for the pc? I really think this would spawn enormous creativity amongst your fans and some amazing videos would swarm the internet. Isn't that good free advertisement and marketing? Thanks for the great game, I hope to hear from you soon! Signed, AirborneChamp[/quote] No, you misunderstood the "File Format" incompatibilities. It's not actually a video file. If it [b]were[/b] a real video file, do you really think that you could fly around and do a 360 orbit around a character? It's all game data. It's the computer's record of every movement, action, melee, and gunshot made by every player and NPC in that level. Really, the concept isn't that hard to grasp. As for Bungie, I would still like to know why the lowering weapon combo is so complex. I mean, I get that the microphone action is all in the D-Pad but I really enjoyed in Halo 2 being able to lower your weapon with just the down button. I mean, if all directions work for the same type of teamspeak, why then can't you just edit the down function to be lowering your weapon? Ehh, it's really not that big of a deal, I just wanna hear what you guys have to say about it.

I was not able to post my question to the Q&A session in time. Are you the right person to ask? If not can you point me in the right direction please? My questions is why can I not download my Halo saved films to my computer like a can with the screen shots? I can only send them to my xbox to be viewed in game. I really want to do some editing to my halo films and post them places online. Will this feature ever be available? Things you might respond with: 1. Too high bandwidth requirement - My response: Right now films have to be sent to the xbox, so whats the difference about sending to pc? 2. File format can not be played on a computer -My response: Can you not make a codec for computer based media players or create film player application for the pc? I really think this would spawn enormous creativity amongst your fans and some amazing videos would swarm the internet. Isn't that good free advertisement and marketing? Thanks for the great game, I hope to hear from you soon! Signed, AirborneChamp

and possibly a playlist exclusive to snipers only?

Hey guys. Sorry if this question has been asked already, 'cause i just didnt feel like checking through almost 20 pages of posts... Anyways, do you think we'll see team SWAT reappearing in halo 3 matchmaking? Thanks

[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] AbstraxioN Unforunately, the premise behind forcing every player to press on the d-pad while in intense battle seems to be a bit odd. If the 360 controller had the same features as a keyboard, allowing the players pinky to access the voice chat while still having full control of the WASD and firing functions, then I could see a reason; but the 360 is not designed for a user to interact with both triggers, both analog sticks, and the d-pad at the same time; atleast not in the function of intel while in-battle. This feature seems to be pointless based on the 360's advanced settings in regards to muting players, etc. With private chat, group chat, etc. built into the 360 dashboard, any player who dislikes hearing constant chatter but wants to hear something from someone can using the private chat or group chat. If somoene doesn't like someone's endless chatting; then the player can mute them - but the base you target to stop the annoying chatter isn't going to be quelled because they usually are not engaged in the gameplay. The portion of players that will suffer are the people who intensley play the game and can't afford to press an additional button to tell their team important information. In the end, the player should be able to understand that he/she can not have a headset setup and not stream the voices what-so-ever, or he/she can setup a private chat or group chat with someone, or even more-so he/she can mute people who are annoying. This is a feasable option with every other multiplayer title on the 360 to my knowledge, as I have not played one that requires the user to be intensely involved with both triggers and analog sticks; but also assumes that holding UP on the d-pad would not cause any issues. Just my 2 cents, the feature seems to shy people away from using voice chat for practical methods; as 99% of what I've herd in those cases is people making odd noises and no sense of intel - as it's not worth it to tell your team about two enemies if it jeaprodizes you surviving any fire-fight; whereas the spammers can die and respawn in a safe area to press UP and rant away. [/quote] Yeah really! I was trying to tell my team mate where he was sapossed to go so I stopped to press up on the D-pad and you know what happend? Somebody came up to me and hit me square in the face twice and I died cuz I was so busy messin with the fricken D-pad!I couldn't even defend myself! I think that this feature is the most stupid thing and that Bungie's answer to that issue was ridiculaous! Suck it up people! If you really hate the chatter mute the pppl for gods sake! You can always ignore them its not that hard!! I hope that you (AbstraxioN) really adress this issue and take it all the way! Cuz I love this game to death but this D-pad thing is ridiculous! Thats just my opinion! Oh and I think that a good solution would be to have to press left bumper (LB) to talk and be able to [b] SCROLL through youre equipment using the D-pad![/u] OR just be able to completley customize all your controls to fit your needs!!! [Edited on 10.09.2007 5:43 PM PDT]

Would it be possible for you to add an option for [b]complete button remapping[/b] to Halo 3's controls? Because that would be a god send to us lefties who still have to press the 'movement' stick to zoom in, instead of the 'looking around' stick. It would be great to have this option in an 'advanced' control setting option. And why not have the single-screen 70 degrees [b]Field of View (FOV)[/b] the same as split-screen 90+ degrees FOV? I really enjoy the added FOV in split-screen MP. Is there any reason to not have the 90+ degrees FOV in single screen, considering that 90 degrees FOV is the norm anyway? Thank you... P.S. Your reply as to why sometimes bodies go flying across the screen when melee was classic. [Edited on 10.14.2007 7:07 AM PDT]

why is that when im playing team slayer (on multi teams) that when i get into a sword fight were we keep lunging at the same time, after the 3 lunge he pops (looks like a glitch) no movement involed over 5 feat ussually to the right then i die whats up with that id rather we both kill each other than his team get one up over ours. an update would be nice and about that slingshot can you shoot those ps3 lover, halo 3 naysayers on youtube into the sun? ohh and for some reason one of my screen shots doesnt transfer to my bungie account and ive tried passing it through my file share but it sends the wrong pic and is there a way to skip in theater like 5 min or so or do we have to fast forwardall the way with that start button thing you mentioned other than that great job with the theater (and everything else) though [Edited on 10.09.2007 4:47 PM PDT]

Why does everyone expect new ideas to come from updates such as this? Its not like they can add totally new ideas to the game such as the grenades through teleporters, cut Bungie some slack. Valid questions that Bungie wanted were things such as glitches that need fixing, not overall program altering ideas that are terrible in the first place. Halo 3 is out, now just critique it in a constructive way so Bungie can make it better with upcoming updates. [Edited on 10.09.2007 10:27 AM PDT]

[quote] dude, some of those rebukes by bungie to those questions were quite "balls-on-chintastic", i have to admit that i asked a dumb question though, cuz the day after i posted it i figured it out for myself. [/quote] Yeah, I feel like after all the "Can't retrieve info from Halo 3 servers" mixed with all the good questions, they were [i]almost[/i] required to answer in an sombre mood. But I really want to tell everybody- you can almost be guarenteed most of this stuff will be fixed. If it was me, and I didn't fix it, people would call me stupid, unfortunately. They need to append on to the Q&A Weekly What's Update with: [i]Not enough but ample people asked...[/i] Will I be able to talk to my teammate in a warthog without pressing the button? Will I be able to talk privately in proximity with my teammate without d-pad? Go ahead and fix it [b]if you can[/b]. If you can't, I understand completely. Halo 3 doesn't lag for me like Halo 2 did. I wouldn't care if you limited the bandwidth of audio even more for team games with over 4 people, if it was still intelligible, and make PTT a thing of the past. People that started out on Halo 3 and didn't play Halo 2 don't know what they're missing with proximity speech the way it is now. I'll do anything I can to help and I am forced to post this message. I just spent $479 + $50 USD!

harsh comment on "my terrible idea". Sorry for thinking ABOUT SOMETHING NEW AS A POSSIBILITY. Plus, you can't be held accountable for what is said when you are drunk.