Before creating a new thread to ask a simple question, please check the Forum Rules above and please scan this list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Tips, Tricks, and Guides. If you have a very simple, quick question, please use the [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=27405018]Halo 3 Forum Q&A Thread[/url]. If you have created a FAQ or guide that you think should be added here, please PM me or the creator of the relevant thread. Thank you! [quote][/quote] [b][u]Frequently Asked Questions[/b][/u] (Alphabetical Order By Subject) [b]Halo 3[/b] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=22458707]Account Theft: How to Protect Yourself[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=29495424]Bungie Favorites: How can I get on there?[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=32875811]DLC: How can I get it on a different XBox 360? (License Migration)[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=32062273]Fileshares: Frequently Asked Questions[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=26931855]Fileshares: How to Find Awesome Stuff![/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=18274606]Forge 101![/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=32062273]Forge: How to Submit Your Map for Matchmaking Consideration![/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=32062273]Gamertag Linking[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=29217043]Missing an Achievement, Armor, or Other Unlockable Item?[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=26159253]Missing Maps that You Previously Downloaded?[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=31694480]Missing Maps that You Previously Downloaded? (2)[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=30888220]Mythic Map Pack: Frequently Asked Questions[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=30514531]Mythic Map Pack: Frequently Asked Questions 2[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=31938740]Mythic Map Pack: Frequently Asked Questions 3[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=31825929]Playlist EXP: Playlist Rankings[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=14414600]Ranking System: An In-Depth Discussion[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=27779298]Recon Armor: How Can I Get it?[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=32878237]Render-to-Video Beta: Frequently Asked Questions[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=33207073]Render-to-Video: How to Get Your Video onto YouTube[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=31806177]Theater Mode: Frequently Asked Questions[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=15038474]Videos! How can I get them to my computer?[/url] [quote][/quote] [b]Halo 3: ODST[/b] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=28976579]Halo 3: ODST Frequently Asked Questions[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=27926107]Recon Armor Will Be Available for All?[/url] [quote][/quote] [b]Other[/b] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=33030455]The Evolution of Halo[/url] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=15804986]What the heck is a Heroic/Legendary/Mythic Member?[/url] [quote][/quote] [b][u]Halo 3 Tricks, Tips, Strategies, and Guides[/b][/u] * [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=31259385]Halo 3 Tricks, Tips, Strategies, and Guides[/url]

[url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/default.aspx]--=FORUMS=--[/url] Here at Bungie.net we have a variety of forums for all kinds of different discussion. Read on for a brief overview of each forum and please note some forums may have specific Rules included with the above mentioned. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=304365][u]Halo: Reach Forum[/u][/url][/b] The Halo: Reach Forum is for topics directly related to the video game [url=http://www.bungie.net/Projects/Reach/default.aspx]Halo: Reach[/url] only. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=105242][u]Halo 3 Forum[/u][/url][/b] The Halo 3 Forum is for topics directly related to the video game [url=http://www.bungie.net/Projects/Halo3/default.aspx]Halo 3[/url] only, except for XBox Live multiplayer playlist and matchmaking discussions, which belong in the Optimatch Forum. [b][u][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=304364]Halo 3: ODST Forum[/url][/u][/b] The Halo 3: ODST Forum is for topics directly related to the video game [url=http://www.bungie.net/Projects/whvidldshbyjsdo/default.aspx]Halo 3: ODST[/url] only. Multiplayer and Matchmaking discussion are inappropriate in the Halo 3: ODST forum. General Halo 3 multiplayer topics should be posted in the [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=105242]Halo 3 Forum[/url] only, while topics directly related to Matchmaking playlists and gametypes should be posted in the [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=5576]Optimatch Forum[/url] only. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=6][u]Halo 2 Forum (aka: New Mombasa)[/u][/url][/b] New Mombasa is the official Halo 2 discussion forum. Come to sunny New Mombasa and revel in the Halo 2 chat, multiplayer and singleplayer! [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=5576][u]Optimatch Forum[/u][/url][/b] Optimatch is for Xbox Live playlist and matchmaking discussion only. A linked XBox Live account is required to post in this forum. Be aware that this is a Bungie feedback forum and is strictly moderated. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=7][u]Halo : Combat Evolved Forum[/u][/url][/b] The Halo: Combat Evolved Forum is for topics directly related to the video game Halo: Combat Evolved for the XBox and XBox 360 only. [url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=1][u]Bungie Universe Forum[/u][/url] The Bungie Universe Forum is for discussion of all elements of the storyline, backstory, plotline, and canon elements of all Bungie games, including Halo, Marathon, Oni, Myth, and others. Additionally, this forum is about Bungie's potential future projects. [b][i]Note that Halo gameplay and multiplayer issues are off-topic and strictly prohibited in the Bungie Universe Forum![/b][/i] [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=2][u]Halo PC (aka: The Maw)[/u][/url][/b] The Maw is the Halo PC/Mac and Halo 2 Vista dedicated forum. Looking for a good server? Need technical assistance? Or perhaps you'd just like to brag about the Banshee you shot down with a rocket hog while playing Infinity. This is the place for it. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=3][u]Bungie Community Forum (aka: The Septagon)[/u][/url][/b] The Bungie Community Forum is for all topics directly related to the Bungie community itself, the Bungie.net community, and the Bungie.net website. Additionally, this forum is for discussion about World Domination, Bungie LLC itself, and Bungie lore. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=4][u]The Gallery[/u][/url][/b] Post your Bungie-related drawings, art, photoshops, montages, machinimas, and other videos here for view and comment by the Bungie community! Please note that Halo 3 Fileshare items may not be posted here. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=5][u]The News[/u][/url][/b] Any new B.Net article gets its own post in the news. There, you can respond directly new the latest Bungie stories. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=8][u]Voting Booth[/u][/url][/b] Frequenters of the last Bungie.Net may recall Bungie having their own polls from time to time. While at first, this feature was gone from the new B.Net, Bungie has brought it back in the form of a dedicated forum! Check here regularly for new polls being held by Bungie employees and forum moderators. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=9][u]The Classifieds[/u][/url][/b] This forum is for all clan, group, tournament, teammate, custom game, co-op, and other advertisements that are otherwise allowable under the Forum Rules, Terms of Use, and Code of Conduct. [b][url=http://www.bungie.net/Forums/topics.aspx?forumID=10][u]Off Topic: The Flood[/u][/url][/b] The Flood Forum is Bungie.net's off-topic forum, and is for all discussions that abide by all other forum rules but do not fit within any of the above forums. [Edited on 06.21.2010 9:54 AM PDT by Duardo]

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Please use the "Report" button and move on. *[b]Please conduct a search before posting about common issues or problems, including searching through Bungie employees' recent posts.[/b] See below: [quote][b]Posted By:[/b] lukems Lately, we've been getting a lot of repeat threads here on the H3 forum, a lot of complaining, some constructive, some inflammatory. We're not interested in stifling well-thought out criticism, but the flamebait and vitriol is a bit out of hand. A few pro-tips for retaining your posting abilities: 1. Search the forums 2. If it's something you're complaining about, check my own post history, while it's not all encompassing and there are likely gaps in both quality and regularity, I have mentioned a bunch of things on the H3 forum about the following; Ranks, EXP boosting, Game Mechanics, and discussed in vague terms some of the complexities Bungie is facing in tackling any potential issues in Halo 3. 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Please be sure to abide by these rules, as leaks and illegal content on Bungie.net are fought with the strictest measures.[/quote] * [b]Threads about external websites, even Halo 3-related sites, are prohibited as off-topic for this forum.[/b] * [b]"Rank/Statistics Baiting" and "Rank/Statistics Trolling" are prohibited.[/b] [quote][b]What are "Rank/Statistics Baiting" and "Rank/Statistics Trolling"?[/b] "Rank baiting" or "statistics baiting" means attempting to belittle or deride the opinion, statement, or argument of another user by bringing up that user's rank or statistics in Halo 3. For example, this includes (but is not limited to) posts similar to the following: * "I wouldn't expect you to understand this argument. You are only a Colonel." * "I don't know why you're complaining about that when you only have a 1.12 k/d ratio." * "You only believe that because you're a General." "Rank trolling" or "statistics trolling" means the creation of any post that relates to the personalities, behaviors, desires, motivations, or out-of-game activities of users based on their rank or statistics in Halo 3. For example, this includes (but is not limited to) posts similar to the following: * "Why are Generals such jerks?" * "Why are Majors such whiners?" * "Generals are obsessed with their ranks and statistics a lot more than the rest of us." * "Brigadiers have no life." * "People with more than 1000 triple kills tend to talk trash in the lobby." Such posts are prohibited. Violations of this rule may result in a ban.[/quote] [Edited on 01.07.2011 6:42 PM PST by Duardo]

[b][u]The Long Version[/b][/u] [i]Below, we have fleshed out the rules and added some additional specific rules. These rules apply to all posts in this forum, and it is your responsibility to read them. [u]This thread serves as your only warning[/u], and you may be warned and/or banned at the moderators' full discretion for violating any rule in this thread.[/i] * [b]Spam is prohibited.[/b] [quote][url=http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/hfcs/Group/Resources/FAQ.aspx?cid=523074]What counts as "spam"?[/url][/quote] * [b]Do not create "blog"-style posts[/b] unless they are part of a larger on-topic discussion. These topics do not encourage discussion and are therefore spam. [quote][url=http://www.bungie.net/fanclub/hfcs/Group/Resources/FAQ.aspx?cid=523076]What counts as a "blog"?[/url][/quote] * [b]Do not flame each other![/b] Use your manners and common sense. If you disagree with someone, do so gracefully. 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