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Shapermc · Hot Sake! Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 6279

Is the disc organized into some kind of coherent order? I may have listened to it in the wrong order or some shit. I guess I would give it another shot if I knew what I was doing.
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dmauro · . Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Brooklyn

shit, I have no less than two home-made I Love Bees t-shirts.

Nana Komatsu · weak sauce Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 1293

I would like a copy of this as well! I found out about the ilovebees thing too late, and didn't have the time to get into it even though there were regularly phones near my college that went unanswered.
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Lestrade · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject:

The disc is a copy of the final ILB files, which organises everything by week, so all you have to do is start at Week 1 and keep listening. Here is my custom package for it:

Whoever wants a copy should PM me their address if they haven't done so already.

So, Halo 3 conspiracy theory: a local Blockbuster just put up a sign this weekend: "Get Halo 3 FREE with the trade-in of 3 games!" (or something to that effect). Um... the whole September thing seems to be getting more and more realistic in my mind; I can't see why BB would bother a promotion like this for a game that would be shipping in, say, November.

Totally renting the local gigantic theatre to play four-player split-screen Halo 3 in HD on a 100-foot screen.

SuperWes · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject:

May 16th beta! I'm pumped!

They also revealed the "secret" X button. It "deploys equipment." I guess it lets you drop a shield grenade (as seen in the video), a mine (lets you blow up a warthog that's barreling toward you), and possibly a jump pad (totally awesome). What they haven't said is how you cycle between this equipment, whether you'll be able to pick it up on the map,. or how you get it.

Have I mentioned I absolutely adore Halo's multiplayer despite not giving a crap about the single player game? I'm SOOOOO excited for the beta, and the only thing that could ruin that pumpness would be the lack of split screen play. Bungie don't let me down!

Oh yeah, here's a link to the video.

-Wes
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Mr. Mechanical · Friendly Stranger Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 1276

May 16? Hells yeah, I am totally ready for it. I've been playing quite a bit of Halo 2 multi lately over Live in preparation. If anyone wants to join in with me I'm known as Mr Mechanical. Drop me a line and we'll form a party sometime!
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ryan · . Joined: 20 Feb 2005 Posts: 999

The old IC Halo 2 nights were pretty fun. I'll hop on if a few more people are willing.
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SuperWes · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:00 pm Post subject:

dmauro · . Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Brooklyn

Count me interested in Halo 2 multiplayer.

Mr. Mechanical · Friendly Stranger Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 1276

Ok Halo 2 Multi Peeps, when would be a good time? I'll be on in a little bit, so if anyone is interested we could throw a few impromptu games together. We can also plan something for the weekend if that would suit more people.

Man, May 16! I can't wait. I watched the Vid Doc yesterday and I am pretty excited. I love how much it reminds me of Halo 1 multi, at least as far as the map design goes. Those maps they showed off just look huge, and I can't wait to get my hands on the retooled assault rifle/battle rifle. Mid range combat for the freaking win! It's great timing too because my semester at school will be almost over with by then, so that means more free time to play Halo 3! Very Happy

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dmauro · . Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Brooklyn

I'm free in the evenings after 6pm EDST.

SuperWes · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:22 am Post subject:

Sorry for dissing you last night Mr. Mech. I was about to play and my fiancee called me in to go over the reject houses we've been looking at. I was going to get back on later but I kinda forgot.

-Wes
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Mr. Mechanical · Friendly Stranger Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 1276

It's cool, Wes, don't worry about it.
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SuperWes · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:14 pm Post subject:

I'm gettin' on now to try out the new maps if anyone's interested!

-Wes
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dmauro · . Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Brooklyn

It's really nice to have Hang 'em High back, but I've got to get the hang of it. There are some crucial differences and I have a hard time telling which side of the map I'm on since it looks completely different. If anyone wants to play, my xbl name is dmauro so send me a friend request and I'll probably be on sporadically throughout the week to play Hang 'em High a little more.

SuperWes · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 8:13 am Post subject:

Lestrade · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:18 am Post subject:

I have the new maps as well! We should hook up on Live.

dmauro · . Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Brooklyn

Wes, I thought you couldn't get on xbl...?

SuperWes · Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 9:59 am Post subject:

Shapermc · Hot Sake! Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 6279

Cycle · Mac daddy Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Posts: 2767

did you get mine???
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Lestrade · Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2007 5:46 am Post subject:

Yes, I did, you bastards, but I was in the JAYPAN. I will get to this soon. Though be warned; you are probably going to get MP3s to download, instead of a disc. I don't have time to be sneaky and produce five copies of this thing at work when my bosses ain't lookin'.

Halo people, yes no?

Shapermc · Hot Sake! Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 6279

;_;
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Cycle · Mac daddy Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Posts: 2767

you better host the cover you made somewhere too because that's half the reason i wanted it!
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Lestrade · Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:48 am Post subject:

I'll do whatever the fuck I want, thank you very much. You fucking people.

dmauro · . Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Brooklyn

I should probably sell my ILB stuff on eBay just before Halo 3 comes out when it's hype level is over 9,000.

Lestrade · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:21 am Post subject:

Okay, people, the beta is less than a month away, and I've replenished my Gold account. I've got the new (old) Halo 2 maps, so let's get practicin'. I completely forget how the "couch" system works—i.e., how to keep friends with you as you jump from game to game online.

I know Mr. Mech's in, and so am I! I'm going to try to log into live tonight around 9 or 10 EST if anyone wants to play. Help me not suck at Halo. Currently my only goal when playing online is "Don't be last." I'm maintaining a healthy status quo of being third-last at worst. Woo!

Mr. Mechanical · Friendly Stranger Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 1276

Lestrade, I won't be able to get on Live tonight until at least after 9:00 pm CST. How long were you planning on playing? I'll be able to put in an hour or two, but I have class in the morning so I don't want to stay up too late. Also, send me an invite or something because I haven't been able to find out what you gamertag is.
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Lestrade · Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:56 am Post subject:

As Mr. Mech and I found out yesterday, party invitations don't seem to be working because of "network problems." Has anyone else experienced anything different?

Whoa, actually managed to tie for second place in a very fun and heated Lockdown match yesterday! My favourite new trick is being a bastard and sticking everyone within throwing distance, and then running away while the fireworks start! I am slowly getting better. But you know what? I freaking really wish the game would load one of the new maps already! Arrgh, I hate automatic matchmaking sometimes...

Mr. Mechanical · Friendly Stranger Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 1276

I was on the receiving end of some pretty rough beatdowns. Seemed like people's skill levels were way above what their level should indicate. Or I might have just been sucking because it's been a while since I've played regularly.

The new maps are $4 right now, anyone know when they'll be free?
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SuperWes · Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 3:15 pm Post subject:

Lestrade, what happened on Friday night? You just kinda disappeared after two matches?

-Wes
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Lestrade · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject:

It was an unhappy day, and I wasn't providing much competition.

Uh... thanks for tea-bagging me?

SuperWes · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject:

Lestrade · Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject:

I had my headset but no one could hear me. I was alone in a crowd... it was very weird.

Lestrade · Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 10:09 am Post subject:

Dudes and dudettes. Have you seen the new Halo3.com site? It's freaking terrible. It's heart-achingly bad. What took them no doubt a considerable effort was all wasted on a godawful-looking, brand-destroying mess of a Flashtrosity. A sharp and beautiful HTML/CSS site could have been delivered in half the time and be much more useful, readable, and compelling. I could have done it, dear sirs and madams. I could have done it.

That being said, visit if you haven't been; choke through the poorly written story section (I mean seriously, the writing across the board is loathsome) and gleam what shiny nuggets you can. Such as... the Elites and humans have teamed up!

Whoa! I don't remember that during the non-ending of Halo 2, although I suppose that is a logical conclusion. The Arbiter and Master Chief are leading a new charge against the rest of the Covanent as generals of their respective races.

I find this... fucking exciting.

Is that why, in the trailer, Master Chief is surrounded by drop ships and Banshees, but doesn't seem terribly concerned? Because those are all being piloted by Earth's newest and most unlikely allies, the Elites?

So are they opening the Ark on purpose, perhaps to use whatever power is contained therein against the rest of the Covanent? It would make sense, since the Elites might actually have a clue what the artifact is and how to use it.

The game is afoot, my friends, the game is afoot!

Shapermc · Hot Sake! Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 6279

Halo Science 101
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-Robert E. Howard in a letter to a friend circa Decmber 1932

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Lestrade · Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 1:29 pm Post subject:

Well, the beta finally hits this week. I am so freaking excited, you have no idea (especially now that I don't have to worry myself sick about my dad). I look forward to Spartan-lasering you all soon!

P.S. I want a Halo 3 Zune. :-(

Shapermc · Hot Sake! Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 6279

Doesn't the beta open today?

Anyways, Halo 3 Kubriks!.
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-Robert E. Howard in a letter to a friend circa Decmber 1932

"There is no place in this enterprise for a rogue physicist!"

SuperWes · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 8:55 am Post subject:

Lestrade · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 10:00 am Post subject:

It opens tomorrow morning at 8:00 EST, I believe.

And those Halo Kubricks look great!

dmauro · . Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 303 Location: Brooklyn

I'm starting to get psyched about this again since watching the 2007 E3 trailer. It sounds like there will not be online co-op though, which is a little sad since Gears of War showed me how much fun online co-op can be.

Also, for those interested in the storyline, there was a comic as part of the Halo 3 Iris ARG (halo3.com/comic) that more or less debunks the theory that humans descended from the forerunners, which is weird since just the first game alone all but directly confirms that humans are forerunners.

Intentionally Wrong · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject:

Lestrade · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:22 am Post subject:

So.

Halo 3.

TONIGHT.

I will go at midnight to purchase my Halo 3—then I will come home and eat some moon cake for Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. And then I will play until my eyes bleed. And then go to work.

SO, SO excited.

SuperWes · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:27 am Post subject:

Lestrade · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 11:33 am Post subject:

Wes, you always know the way straight to my heart.

Slonie · . Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 141

Unless I randomly stumble upon a midnight sale on my way home from work, I'll be picking it up tomorrow at 8am. See you guys...Um, Tuesday Evening? Maybe.
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Shapermc · Hot Sake! Joined: 14 Oct 2004 Posts: 6279

I might play this tomorrow night, but I'm in these hellishly long classes... so yeah. I do have a copy waiting for me at the local store though.
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“The average man has a secret desire to be a swaggering, drunken, fighting, raping swashbuckler.”
-Robert E. Howard in a letter to a friend circa Decmber 1932

"There is no place in this enterprise for a rogue physicist!"

Slonie · . Joined: 28 Nov 2006 Posts: 141

You know I SAY that I'm bypassing the whole midnight sale thing, but I'm starting to get antsy knowing that it will be out there...Now, whether any midnight sale opportunity exists without having previously pre-ordered or gotten in line hours early, I'm not sure.

Maybe the 7-11 down the street from me.
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Lestrade · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject:

IN BEFORE MIDNIGHT!