So did anyone listen to the bungie podcast today?

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Originally Posted by supersniper

I'd agree Halo PC is really my favorite game and to be I don't see why it's still unsupported...
I'm really excited for what's going to happen.

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I hated online halo pc, hopefully it will be a game engine update or something. :dance:

Nothing? yeah, thats exciting.

I hopehopehope its something good.
No, I am doing the closest thing to praying that its epic that my logic will permit me to do.
But I doubt it will be.

The only thing I'd like to see is for Halo's netcode to be updated (at the least, fix the ridiculous lag/leading problems, but making stuff sync better would be nice too. Unlocking HPC to run CE maps would be nice too)

Oshi.
I really hope it's something worth a shit, who knows what it could be. I just hope it comes soon. I mean it inspired to me to register here and start posting, or it was rooks constant harassment to sign up, not sure. Regardless, I can't wait for what they have to do with this game.
I find it encouraging that still give a damn about the game..well, one guy at least!:P

the cd key will be able to work for h2v, my guess, or perhaps new improved halo custom edition...

A near lagless netcode does exist actually.....

what is this madness you speak of?

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Originally Posted by Masterz1337

A near lagless netcode does exist actually.....

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Originally Posted by Randy Pitchford

The things that changed between the beta version and the final version of Halo PC were *required* in order to fit the specification of 56k. These changes were driven by the bug database and every bit of code change was crosschecked by multiple Gearbox AND Bungie / MS engineers.

The beta code you think was great was actually Gearbox netcode. The fact that it was less laggy is revealing about Gearbox's holding out for a broadband standard. But, the specification was mandated for us. Halo PC is a work for hire and, as professionals, the Gearbox developers did what they were told. After all, it was not their property, it was Microsoft's / Bungie's.

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Right?

They scrapped it.

I hope it is a halo anti cheat so i can return to halo pc and dominate with my partner bamboo by my side.

Well, in the podcast, it seems like the rest of the podcasters don't know whats going on with the key thing, unless they were acting dumb just as excuse to be able to plug it more. (As in saying "wait lemmie get this straight, get your key ready??")

Looking at what roger does, he does the Halo PC thing, which could be good, however due to the fact its litterally just him, I doubt theres any fantastic updates for Halo PC, although I really wish ther was.

He however is also working on H3 stats, and is introducting the new Render film thing Bungie just released. That will have used more of his development/production time...

Therefore I believe, we will be able to use our Halo PC keys, submit them into a page on Bungie.net and it will give us free minutes for the rendering service.

Makes more logical (and business) sense to have the benefit in an up to date game they are actually going to make money from by offering you free stuff (You like the service so much, you end up buying more time) than doing something to support the old true Halo fans.

I hope I'm wrong. +Rep if you agree????

Lets stay on the actual possibilities. He said this would be a new feature. Kay?

From my understanding, with what hes givin' us already, It's probably a patch with some new update(s). I don't know if I like the sound of that, though. All that incompatibility coming back...

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Originally Posted by AAA

Lets stay on the actual possibilities. He said this would be a new feature. Kay?

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The new feature? How about adding the new feature Convert Halo PC key for Pro Video minutes! to Bungie.net?

I hope if theres a patch, its one big superdooper patch that fixes lag and lots of other things, for the same reason as you, theres going to be a big inconvenience if theres an update, so it better be a good one.

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Originally Posted by Disaster

Custom Edition on the xbox maybe?

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that'd be a horrible idea...think of it, microsoft would milk people for custom maps THEY probably made

and then to boot what would they do about the pre-existing
maps to their servers?


third why bother...its sorta dying *gasp*

I hope its not some stupid big server update, needs something that we can benefit from and keep halo ce alive, PLEASE BE AND ENGINE UPDATE!!:cheeseargh:

I already have CE on my Xbox :3



You haven't lived until you've flown a Draco on an original Xbox. The controls are so smooth...

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Originally Posted by AdmiralBacon

I already have CE on my Xbox :3



You haven't lived until you've flown a Draco on an original Xbox. The controls are so smooth...

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shush thats modded

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Originally Posted by Limited

The new feature? How about adding the new feature Convert Halo PC key for Pro Video minutes! to Bungie.net?

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Do people still use that shit? I'm sorry, I don't play Halo 3. I think the multiplayer aspect is horribly overrated.

I also think your suggestion as to what the key might lead to is the worst out of all of them. Sorry for your loss.

My thoughts? I think it's either a patch or a conversion of some sorts. I think if he is addressing us as PC users, it's going to be something to do with PC, such as software or an overhaul. Something you would need to "hold on to a key" for.

Pretty much what seraphim said. Halo 3 is probably the dullest game I had before selling my 360.

An overhaul would be interesting, but it would require more than the one person that looks back at the game. Something like open source, however, probably isn't quite as difficult if it were archived somewhere.

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Originally Posted by supersniper

I'd agree Halo PC is really my favorite game and to be I don't see why it's still unsupported...
I'm really excited for what's going to happen.

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You have obviously never played tf2!

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Originally Posted by Selentic

You have obviously never played tf2!

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^this

I didn't read this entire thread, but, does anyone know if this will effect people who don't use a CD to play Halo?

-Icyhot/ReignFaLL

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Originally Posted by ReignFaLL

I didn't read this entire thread, but, does anyone know if this will effect people who don't use a CD to play Halo?

-Icyhot/ReignFaLL

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As in you pirated it? :frogout:

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Originally Posted by rentafence

As in you pirated it? :frogout:

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Pretty much. I bought the game originally the first day it came out - But I lost the CD about 2 years ago while evacuating away from a hurricane.

Sidenote: I still have my CD key.

Oh. Nevermind then sir.

Then your ok.

Aight, thanks.

Anyone thought of the possibility of Halo PC being added to Steam? Use your CD Key to activate your copy for free? This just occurred to me a few minutes ago and sounds like a somewhat realistic possibility imo. Though if they added Halo PC, I'd hope they also add Custom Edition (a la "Would you like to launch Halo Combat Evolved or Halo Custom Edition?" OR just merge the games if possible, probably not though)

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Originally Posted by Chaosenemy

Anyone thought of the possibility of Halo PC being added to Steam? Use your CD Key to activate your copy for free? This just occurred to me a few minutes ago and sounds like a somewhat realistic possibility imo. Though if they added Halo PC, I'd hope they also add Custom Edition (a la "Would you like to launch Halo Combat Evolved or Halo Custom Edition?" OR just merge the games if possible, probably not though)

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I highly doubt Steam would pick up a 5 year old game, although, they still do support Call of Duty 1.

But then again they supported CoD1 since its release, so yeah. I don't know.

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Originally Posted by ReignFaLL

I highly doubt Steam would pick up a 5 year old game, although, they still do support Call of Duty 1.

But then again they supported CoD1 since its release, so yeah. I don't know.

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Huh? Steam picks up old games all the time. In fact, earlier today, a ton of old school LucasArts games were added.

its the h3 beta guys.

We all know that I have the beta and have been in direct communication with bungie and microsoft about this new game.

maybe we need the CD keys to activate a Halo 3 editing kit. We build the maps using 3ds max or whatever, and compile them on the good ol' comp. Then we play them on the xbox. Im keeping my fingers crossed for this one!

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Originally Posted by Rooster

maybe we need the CD keys to activate a Halo 3 editing kit. We build the maps using 3ds max or whatever, and compile them on the good ol' comp. Then we play them on the xbox. Im keeping my fingers crossed for this one!

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Very unlikely ;)

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Originally Posted by Rooster

maybe we need the CD keys to activate a Halo 3 editing kit. We build the maps using 3ds max or whatever, and compile them on the good ol' comp. Then we play them on the xbox. Im keeping my fingers crossed for this one!

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I would jizz, regain composure, then jizz again.

Ha but I highly doubt thats what they're gonna do. Most probably is an improvement to the lag and also a jump to LIVE games like someone said previously in the thread. Something minor, try not to get hyped lol.

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Originally Posted by Malloy

Ha but I highly doubt thats what they're gonna do. Most probably is an improvement to the lag and also a jump to LIVE games like someone said previously in the thread. Something minor, try not to get hyped lol.

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My thoughts exactly.

And your sig is laughable, imo. You must be a female under a dudes' persona. :]

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Originally Posted by ReignFaLL

And your sig is laughable, imo. You must be a female under a dudes' persona. :]

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His sig is quite clearly right sir.

This:

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[21:44] PoopAK49: i wonder what bungie is doing for halo pc users
[21:44] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: no clue
[21:44] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: probably nuking us because we're modding for an old as hell game and they want us to move on
[21:45] PoopAK49: lmao
[21:45] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: just my opinion

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Or this:

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[21:46] PoopAK49: i just thought it would be using our cd keys for a raffle drawing and the top 10 winners get gearbox's crappy halo toys
[21:46] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: I want a chief
[21:46] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: :(
[21:46] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: maybe a life size sniper?
[21:46] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: :D
[21:46] PoopAK49: =D
[21:47] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: with real working parts...
[21:47] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: and 50 cal bullets included
[21:47] PoopAK49: that would be awesome
[21:47] =Σ= ThePlague.ZomB: "johnny dont point that at people.
it's not loaded mom, it's a fake.
BAM
...mom?"
[21:47] PoopAK49: probably backfire and blow your head off lmao
[21:48] PoopAK49: haha mom?

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Originally Posted by Selentic

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His sig is quite clearly right sir.

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Naaaaaah, cats are nothing compared to dogs.

Dear god, I hope it doesn't convert to steam. Because you absolutely HAVE to have internet connection in order to launch the games you'd like to play off your account. Sometime I like to enjoy my favorite games when I'm offline.

Highly unlikely though. Thank god(s).

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Originally Posted by AAA

Dear god, I hope it doesn't convert to steam. Because you absolutely HAVE to have internet connection in order to launch the games you'd like to play off your account.

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No you don't..

And anyways, it wouldn't "convert"; you could still just play it from your disc.

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Originally Posted by ReignFaLL

Naaaaaah, cats are nothing compared to dogs.

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You have it wrong sir

dogs eat, sleep, and rot in shit, I ain't pettin nothin that ain't got sense enough to disregard it's own feces

now cat's got personality, and personality goes a long way

You're crazy.

There's a reason dogs have dog shows and do different type of things, and cats have cat shows but only go for looks.

You can figure out that reason. It isn't too difficult, I promise. :]

Because dogs are slave to man and cats know better than to do whatever they're told? :downs:

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Originally Posted by ReignFaLL

You're crazy.

There's a reason dogs have dog shows and do different type of things, and cats have cat shows but only go for looks.

You can figure out that reason. It isn't too difficult, I promise. :]

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It's because dogs can compete in how much shit they get on them, and not just looks!

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Originally Posted by rentafence

Because dogs are slave to man and cats know better than to do whatever they're told? :downs:

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So I'm a better person than you because I don't listen to my parents?

Tisk tisk, terrible comeback. ;)

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Originally Posted by Selentic

It's because dogs can compete in how much shit they get on them, and not just looks!

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I lol'd.

Dogs > Cats

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Originally Posted by Chaosenemy

Dogs > Cats

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^- Smart man.

This isn't a thread about cats and dogs. :|

So... how about that podcast eh?

E: Dammit Timo

Note to self, don't let Reignfall or Selentic anywhere near the podcast.

Thread has been hijacked. D:
Back on topic?
When do you guys think we'll actually see this "new feature" happen?

I remember there being a post between my last post and ep1c's post.

:conspiracy:

I don't think it's cerebrum. Could be source code (if they can find it and their crack legal team can get it back from ms and release it to the public), or some sort of beta participation or some new feature. (windows live)

But then again, could be recon raffle.

But it's Bungie, podcast, and halo ce related. Must be good.

I PRAY its not a recon raffle.
I hate recon with a passion and all the shit that comes with it.

A recon raffle isn't a feature, my friend. Features are "components" that people can use in conjunction with their services.

It better not be something like cerebrum! Though it might be easier for bacon, then again...

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Originally Posted by Syuusuke

A recon raffle isn't a feature, my friend. Features are "components" that people can use in conjunction with their services.

It better not be something like cerebrum! Though it might be easier for bacon, then again...

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If gearbox steals our ideas I'll RAGEQUIT Halo :mad:

If it is Cerebrum, I'll send my left testicle to the Gearbox.

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Originally Posted by Syuusuke

A recon raffle isn't a feature, my friend. Features are "components" that people can use in conjunction with their services.

It better not be something like cerebrum! Though it might be easier for bacon, then again...

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A "feature" can also be something being shown.
He could have been referring to the "feature" meaning him revealing/featuring the raffle.

I am just saying, but your logic does seem pretty sound.

They're fixing the 'manual update required' thing

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Originally Posted by Selentic

They're fixing the 'manual update required' thing

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What in the name of all that is cynical?

If they got us all hyped up to fix a little bug.

We will go all angry e-mob on there ass.

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Originally Posted by Inferno

If they got us all hyped up to fix a little bug.

We will go all angry e-mob on there ass.

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Let's threaten them with a DDoS attack.

"If this isn't something intriguing and worth while, we'll take down gearboxsoftware.com for a day!"


Obviously, I kid.

just get HPT do it it ;)

Well, I for one don't see MS handing over their game to one of their top competitors, although it would probably get a bunch of new purchases, it just doesn't seem like MS. I'm hoping for something like source code, or a netcode update, so it doesn't lag like hell.

Though, what would be really cool is if they did all of the following. 1. released the source code, 2. updated the netcode, 3. put it on steam and 4. gave us free shit or something for our keys. that's just wishful thinking though.

I wish they updated the game engine and/or release an updated CE editing kit

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Originally Posted by Matooba

I wish they updated the game engine and/or release an updated CE editing kit

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We should get to make movies with HEK like the cutscenes. If we had that ability I would have been paid by paramount to make Transformers.

if they update the engine, maybe they'd add anti-aliasing? That'd be nice....

I'm hoping its a pixel shader update if at all possible :\

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Originally Posted by rentafence

Because dogs are slave to man and cats know better than to do whatever they're told? :downs:

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CATS RULE.

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Originally Posted by Timo

This isn't a thread about cats and dogs. :|

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For the love of god, please, this thread has nothing to do with cats and dogs. Don't bring it up again :mech:

If it involves more support for Halo CE then I'm all for it. Heck this game has lasted longer than H2V. While the community is a bit smaller thanks to players/mappers coming and going, we're still standing. Some of us grew up with the game so I think it's sort of a tribute to it in a way.

Halo PC still has a very healthy community. I kind of wish that community would migrate over to Halo CE.

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If it involves more support for Halo CE then I'm all for it. Heck this game has lasted longer than H2V. While the community is a bit smaller thanks to players/mappers coming and going, we're still standing. Some of us grew up with the game so I think it's sort of a tribute to it in a way.

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The game I wrote at a summer programming camp lasted longer than H2V :\

LONG LIVE CE!

I lost my halo pc copy a while ago, just bought a new copy and waiting for it to come in
it better be worth it :S

forced upgrade from PC to CE?
Ability to download maps from the server?
Better netcode?

That's all I want for christmas.

Lol word.
Reminds me of css n00b1n8r. It's a nice feature. I couldn't imagine playing css when you had to go to a site to download custom maps. :[
But seriously, if it's the manual update required thing. I'm gonna kick ass! >:U

I have two copies. Two keys. Do I get double w/e?

Probably two raffle entries? :fail:

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Originally Posted by sdavis117

Halo PC still has a very healthy community. I kind of wish that community would migrate over to Halo CE.

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Been tried for years. Apparently people love competing in the same 'ol 5-6 different maps. I have no idea why. :confused2:

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Originally Posted by n00b1n8R

forced upgrade from PC to CE?
Ability to download maps from the server?
Better netcode?

That's all I want for christmas.

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Amen.

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Originally Posted by ReignFaLL

Been tried for years. Apparently people love competing in the same 'ol 5-6 different maps. I have no idea why. :confused2:

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New plan: We DDoS the central authoritative server for Halo PC games over at gamespy. They'll be forced to upgrade! :cop:

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Originally Posted by AdmiralBacon

New plan: We DDoS the central authoritative server for Halo PC games over at gamespy. They'll be forced to upgrade! :cop:

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That...

Or you can infiltrate North Korea's networks and just redirect one of their butt-hurt-nukes at gamespy's CEO's house and threaten to blow 'em up unless he...

pays us ONE MILLION DOLLARS!



oh, and dedicates all support to Halo CE of course :downs:

LOL

Ill take a listen to it later, but it will be interesting to see what it is that they come out with for those of us who have played the game for the last too many years of our lives. Some of the suppositions of what it might be sound like it would be cool, but mostly meh. I havent played Halo much since I got a beta invite to D&D online for their soon to come free to play service.

Hopefully tits will be involved :iamafag:

It's a C&D for CMT SPv2

From Bungie.net

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Originally Posted by Sawnose

If you haven't been following the pre-release threads, this patch contains several fixes for server-crashing security bugs, and that's it. As I have discussed elsewhere, anti-aimbotting is an arms race that we're not going to enter for this old game, and this patch doesn't address that or any other feature-level changes. I should also note that Bungie does not officially support Halo PC (which is owned by Microsoft, not Bungie) but since the build machine is under my desk and not at MS, I fixed these several bugs as a favor to the community. I can't promise any future support, nor can I open-source the code for community development.

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thats old news bro.
Since like...the 1.08 update.

But it does eliminate the possibility of having the game open source.

It is old news, which means that was the case back then. Mabey things have changed and now we can have it?

If doubt it.
If so, great. But I seriously don't think it will happen.

Only if MS decided to release the source, which they very well could of, but ehh... doubtful.

microsoft should do to halo what ID did for quake3 ( turn into -> quake live).

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Originally Posted by Flare

microsoft should do to halo what ID did for quake3 ( turn into -> quake live).

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Why?

They still have a huge userbase in PC, there is no reason for them to make it free.

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Originally Posted by Flare

microsoft should do to halo what ID did for quake3 ( turn into -> quake live).

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i hate the fact it runs in your browser...

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Originally Posted by Ganon

i hate the fact it runs in your browser...

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Under the settings you can make it full screen high resolutions, so you can't even tell =P.

I think that'd be pretty cool if it happened to halo, it might pick up a good amount of new players.

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Originally Posted by Needles

Under the settings you can make it full screen high resolutions, so you can't even tell =P.

I think that'd be pretty cool if it happened to halo, it might pick up a good amount of new players.

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Why?

They still have a huge userbase in PC, there is no reason for them to make it free.

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oh!

Quake Live should still be downloaded imo. It wastes my bandwidth like a mofo and got my bro lagging bad when playing some other game on the same network.

I doubt they will release source code or give us hpc players beta keys for some Halo Live shit, but something less impressive will likely happen soon.

They should pull another Marathon and open source the damn thing :3.

I doubt this is going to be much of a big deal. Bungie and Gearbox are both tied up with 2 or 3 projects each right now as is.

Doubtful, but they make make a Halo: Gold Edition bundle like MS has done with other games, which would bundle up Halo 1 and 2 and maybe update it a bit. I kinda doubt that though.

I have a feeling the load time checksum is going to be fixed.

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Originally Posted by Masterz1337

I have a feeling the load time checksum is going to be fixed.

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lulz. I would laugh so hard. :iamafag:

Well it was part of the original patch for CE that was never released, so I'm sure it will be included.

So what's that mean? No more "Checking for Updates" screen?