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9/16/2006 1:21:00 AM
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The Bungie Weekly Update
It was about time we answered some of your mailbag questions, so we did. There's a tiny update on the state of the Podcast and our cowbell-filled theme song. We also chat a wee bit about the Warthog, or more properly, about some of the new AI creeping into Halo 3.
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[quote][b]Posted by:[/b] RecurngNightmar I'm willing to try anything as long as it eventually feels natural.[/quote] Noted.
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Cool update, as usual.
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I'm very excited to hear about a new button scheme. I'm willing to try anything as long as it eventually feels natural.
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I've been asking for new button layouts for years. Although I have a hunch you guys are doing exactly what I want I still think it's going to be a HUGE let down if users can not customize their own layouts. So many other games that are much, much weaker than Halo have this ability. The Warthog info was interesting though. But please do not allow the user to control the gunner. It might be new for Halo, but it's old news for other games and it's so... um, how do I say, dumbtarded? Thanks and much wine drinking love from the Napa Valley. Matter of fact, I'll drink some dirty Burgundy for you right now! ;)
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I might be a tad bit late but GREAT update.
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cool update!!
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ten bucks says the new ai is user targetable.....
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A nice update, Frankie! The new info was interesting, as well as Mr. Chief's drawing of you. [Edited on 9/15/2006]
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w00t Ty for the good update Bungie. =) Keep up the good work!
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great update, i like hearing about the AI and especially the warthog as I enjoy owning with a full squad in the warthog. Keep up the good work and go halo 3!
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awsome. He said that the warthog is changed a lot. YAY and the AI marines are smarter HALELOOYA
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AWESOME UPDATE!
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On the new maps front I think that we could use some new maps. My suggestion is to release the maps from halo CE (except for those that were re-done, not including sidewinder). I don't think upgrading the graphics is even essential. Just put the new weapons on the maps.
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I use the 360 controller for Halo PC. I use what amounts to the Greenthumb setup, except that I've mapped Jump and Crouch to the right and left bumpers. I hope this controller setup is in Halo 3.
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I hope they put the Halo 3 theme music on the podcast. I get chills every time I hear it..
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OMFG Warthog AI Improvement......again! P.S. Goodbye Mr. Cameron Payne. We may never know you now. [Edited on 9/15/2006]
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About the southpaw button combos. Unless Microsoft releases a controller with the buttons and Dpad on the opposite sides, those people ( like me ) who use southpaw thumbsticks are at a disadvantage, especially in multiplayer. It would be nice if in Halo 3 Bungie could put in an option where you could map the ABXY buttons to the DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, UP of the Dpad. This way those who use southpaw thumbsticks can move and switch weapons, jump etc at the same time. No need to take your thumb off of your moving thumbstick in order to press a button. In effect it works the same as those who use default. I've tried using default thumbsticks and for the life of me I just can't do it. Using southpaw just comes naturally to me. Strange because I'm right handed...go figure. Everything else is fine, triggers etc. So it would be much appreciated, I'm sure, by many people if Bungie would take this into consideration. Also swapping crouch and zoom when using southpaw thumbsticks. [Edited on 9/15/2006]
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Sweet update, I really loved the marine AI stuff. Looking forward to the podcast!
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That. was. amazing. The new warthog is going to be...Awesome. Next time, some more news on weapons m'kay? You don't have to show any videos or anything that'll spoil the storyline or multiplayer. Have fun working on Halo 3.
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u know what i think is really funny...before Halo 2 even came out and there was the kewl Halo 2 wallpaper art of master chief kneeling with dual SMGS, my lil brother messed that pick up by smudging the top right part of his face up...and I am always seeing the same picture on like google and yahoo and even saw it messed up here on bungie...check it out, when u click on the bungie weekly update look at the white spartans face sheild at the top...itz smudged to the right exactly how my lil brother messed my pic up...
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About the control scheme: Here is a simple solution, make more than one button layout and make it so that people can change the buttons to what feels comfortable for them.
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Ah, a tantalizing update, as per usual. Improved marine driving A.I? I'm in heaven. Oh, I can't wait to see the enemy A.I. n_n
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[i]Mister Frankie[/i] isn't wearing a kilt... i r depressed now ;(
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One simple solution to offering new maps to H2 while also working on H3 might be to hire enough staff to accomplish both tasks. but what do i know.
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B button rocks.
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I had a similar question about what the 7th Column meant. But I didn't think to PM Frankie. I emailed this guys who's office is like 20 feet from mine and I know he plays Halo. (BTW, he's worse at Halo than even me and I'm horrific. I played him online once. He was baaaaad. Something like 2 kills, 13 deaths. No offense Vlad.) Anyway, he didn't know where the 7th Column got its name from either. Then I gave up my search. But, anyway, was happy to see Frankie provide a reference.
