Halo 2 Discussion

[Moser]

So Halo 2 is going to be coming out November 2nd!

I know there are a good number of Halo fans out there, and you all better respond to this or you will burn in hell! :P

I am curious about what your favorite part of the game will be and what you are dying to do in the game? Post everything here!

[Battlecruiser]

My favorite part of the game probably will be the multiplayer, after all that was what Halo was famous for, and now with Xbox live enabled, it is going to be so much fun. I am dying to see how the storyline comes out (i.e what will happen to earth, does master chief die, does the game end in suspense (like it did in Halo, which probably indicates a Halo 3), are any flood remaining, and do the humans win the war on the covenant or do they lose?).

[Moser]

The things I will like most about Halo 2 will probably just be all the new "skills" and weapons they have added. I am dying to try out that new "kick them out of their ghost" skill Master Cheif has learned and all the new weapons.. gonna be AWESOME! haha. I also want to see what new creatures they have put in the game like the Brute and others, if there are others.. haven't really done my research. :(

I don't play Halo to much on line as it is but I may just have to play Halo 2 online since the probably won't be having any bots in the game.. the jerks! :P I also want to see how the AI marines will do in single player, hopefully they arn't as stupid in this one as they were in the last one.. I hated running over my own man when I had little health! I always needed him to take the fire while I ran across the map to where ever I had to be.

So basically, I am excited about the whole game! I originally said to myself that I wasn't going to buy it if it didn't have bots, but I think I have pretty much changed my mind on that. I own the first one and it would be a sin to NOT own the second one.. Besides, this one is going to be so much better and will bump Halo off the top 10 game list. Sorry Halo, you will forever be in my heart.. and in my 2nd xbox. haha!

[Battlecruiser]

The things I will like most about Halo 2 will probably just be all the new "skills" and weapons they have added. Yeah but they also changed a some of the weapons in Halo, and some won't even be in Halo 2. I think Assault rifle is one of those.
I am dying to try out that new "kick them out of their ghost" skill Master Cheif has learned and all the new weapons.. gonna be AWESOME! haha. Same here.I also want to see what new creatures they have put in the game like the Brute and others, if there are others.. haven't really done my research. :(Yes the Brute is one of the species of covenant in the game. Another will be the Prophet, and most probably the Engineer will make an appearance somewhere. Also there are rumors going around saying there is this huge beast that is 15-30 feet tall and Master Chief has to kill him. Though I doubt it.
I don't play Halo to much on line as it is but I may just have to play Halo 2 online since the probably won't be having any bots in the game.. the jerks! :PHalo 2 won't have bots. But yeah, because xbox live is enabled on Halo 2, I am going to have so much fun.
I also want to see how the AI marines will do in single player, hopefully they arn't as stupid in this one as they were in the last one.. I hated running over my own man when I had little health! I always needed him to take the fire while I ran across the map to where ever I had to be.Haha, I used to kill those marines for fun. Anyway, Bungie has made a better AI for the human units and the covenant ones.
So basically, I am excited about the whole game! I originally said to myself that I wasn't going to buy it if it didn't have bots, but I think I have pretty much changed my mind on that.I probably wouldn't want bots. I mean however good the bots are, they still suck. There is no good challenge other than playing with/against other people, and Halo forced you to do that since there were no bots.
I own the first one and it would be a sin to NOT own the second one.. Besides, this one is going to be so much better and will bump Halo off the top 10 game list. Sorry Halo, you will forever be in my heart.. and in my 2nd xbox. haha! Yeah, Halo 2 is going to be so many times better, but I will probably play Halo sometimes too when I am bored, or maybe I want to make some connections between the storyline of the 2 games, because it is possible somewhere in the game is it foreshadowed what will happen in Halo 2, and that would be cool to see.

[TheGreatBrain]

I'll be waiting for the PC version to come out. I know Microsoft said they wouldn't do it, but they said the same for the original. They'll make it. I had loads of fun with the original, can't wait for the next one.

[Moser]

I probably wouldn't want bots. I mean however good the bots are, they still suck. There is no good challenge other than playing with/against other people, and Halo forced you to do that since there were no bots.
I feel the same, but I am the only boy in my family and thats why Halo got old kindda fast for me. Because once I beat the game there was just nothing more to it. If they put bots in this, no matter how craptastic they are, then that would at least give me something to do. Only thing I would really use the bots for is to practice sniping and see how many head shots I could get.

It would be pretty cool if they just had them in and you could set the AI for them or something, just like tell them where to go. If I could set a bot to run and zigzag and run in circles then it would help my sniping out alot more, because thats what actual people do when trying to avoid sniper fire. But I know this won't happen so I guess I will just have to play more with friends or get DSL or something. :P

I'm pretty glad about them toning down the pistol too. That thing was way to over powered and just kind of pissed me off. Granted it was so fun to have pistol fights in Hang 'em High.. That thing just makes me mad because you can take somebody down in 3 shots.. and with the sniper rifle the most it takes is 2 shots to kill somebody. I don't know, I just felt they should have added some way to identify where the shots were coming from other then just a flash of light. AR with scope will be awesome though! :D

[ZeroDarkStar]

Acutally it's November 9th. I pre-ordered!


I one thing I want to do in Halo 2 is fire the Battle Rifle. That's it, I'll be happy after that. :)

[Maegtelluma]

I'll be waiting for the PC version to come out. I know Microsoft said they wouldn't do it, but they said the same for the original. They'll make it. I had loads of fun with the original, can't wait for the next one.
My stance exactly. Halo 2 will be a great game, but not worth buying an Xbox and XBL for. I am fully confident that it will come to PC within six months.

[Moser]

Err, I said November 2nd.. wtf was I thinking. I knew it was November 9th.. I feel stupid now.

[Battlecruiser]

Yeah, I just noticed that. I was so used to people saying it is November 9th, that I didn't even look at the daye, just the month.

And Halo and Halo 2 are worth buying Xbox and Xbox live, but that's just my opnion.

[CODEZERO]

http://bungie.net/Games/Halo2/page.aspx?section=FAQInfo&subsection=FAQs&page=1

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What kind of game is Halo 2?

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Halo 2 is a story-driven action game featuring multiple weapons, vehicles and scenarios - as well as a robust multiplayer component.

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What systems will Halo 2 be available for?

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Halo 2 is being made for the Xbox only at this time.

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When does Halo 2 come out?

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It's official! Halo 2 will be released in the U.S. and Europe on November 9th, 2004. Halo 2 should be available very soon after in other markets but exact dates are TBD.

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I heard there were more than one version of the game coming out? What's up?

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Halo 2 will come in two flavors - the regular green plastic case you all know and love, and the new extra special collector's edition. The collector's edition will cost slightly more and includes a limited edition metal box as well as a bonus DVD filled with cool stuff like the "making of Halo 2 documentary", behind the scenes footage, developer interviews and more. There are only a limited number of these being produced but anyone who pre-orders should more or less be guaranteed to get one. This offer will be subject to availability in your country, but is not limited to the US.

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Will Halo 2 have a subtitle, like "Combat Evolved?"

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No subtitle has been announced at this time. Anything you read or hear is merely speculation.

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Will Halo 2 support Xbox Live?

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Yes, Halo 2 will support all major features of Xbox Live including online multiplayer modes for up to 16 players.

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Will I be able to play my favorite Halo levels, like Blood Gulch, in Halo 2?

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The single player campaign and multiplayer levels have yet to be revealed. The team is hard at work making fun and exciting environments for players.

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Will Halo 2 support HDTV resolutions like 720p or 1080i?

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In addition to supporting normal television resolutions, Halo 2 will run in 480p resolution when connected to an HDTV.

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What is the plot of Halo 2?

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The full story is a closely guarded secret but so far we can confirm that the Covenant forces will attack Earth, and Master Chief will take the battle to the Covenant. As with the first Halo, there will be a few new twists that you definitely won't expect.

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What's new in Halo 2?

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So far a ton of new features have been announced. For example, Halo 2 will offer new vehicles, destructible environments, new weapons, online play, improved AI and more.

There are a lot of surprises you'll have to discover for yourself by playing the game, but you can read the rest of this FAQ for more details about what we've already confirmed. Keep in mind that Halo 2 is still a game in development and all of the information included herein is subject to change before the final release.

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Will Halo 2 support the Xbox Live Communicator in online games?

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Definitely.

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Will Halo 2 support downloadable content?

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We can't answer this just yet, but stay tuned...

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Will flying vehicles be available in multiplayer games?

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You better believe it!

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What multiplayer game types will be offered in Halo 2?

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All of Halo's multiplayer modes are scheduled to return including Oddball, Race, Slayer, CTF, etc.. In addition to these classics, we have some big plans for Live that we'll reveal a little later.

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Will there be multiplayer bots?

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We have not made a final decision regarding bots yet. The team has heard the cries of fans and we're exploring ways to make multiplayer games more enjoyable for gamers with only 2 controllers and no Live access.

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Which characters will be returning in Halo 2?

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Naturally the Chief will take center stage again in his efforts to save mankind from the Covenant threat. And what would MC do without his favorite AI construct Cortana?

We can't reveal anymore than that just yet but stay tuned...

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What about the Music in Halo 2?

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The same team responsible for Halo's award winning music and sound design are working busily on Halo 2. While we can't share the fruits of their labor with you at this writing, we can safely say Halo 2's audio will definitely kick ass.

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What new weapons will be available in Halo 2?

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So far there have been a few new weapons revealed. The Battle Rifle is an evolved version of the original assault rifle and features increased accuracy, a scope, and a slower rate of fire. The SMG (Sub Machine Gun) is a rapid-fire gun that trades a high volume of bullets for decreased accuracy. We have also discussed the Covenant Carbine - an energy based sniper weapon. Also, as you now know, players will be able to wield the almightly Covenant energy sword.

Of course these are others, but we can't tell you about them yet.

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What are the new Covenant races?

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The Brute has been described as a cross between a gorilla and a rhino and will be a serious force to reckon with on the battlefield. The Prophets have been referred to as "giant space popes" and they provide the political, religious and spiritual leadership in the Covenant.

As for the others... you'll just have to wait and see.

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Will the Halo 2 environments be interactive?

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Yes! This time around, the worlds of Halo 2 will feature destructible objects to add to the realism and strategy. Windows, columns and doors will shatter into pieces when they take damage. Enemy soldiers will be able to recognize these objects and strategically destroy them to make you an easier target. In addition, MC will be able to shoot out lights and hide in the shadows when stealth makes more sense than confrontation.

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Will the Artificial Intelligence be improved over Halo?

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Absolutely. The enemies in Halo were no slouches but this time around expect your opponents to be more cunning and tactical in their attempts to annihilate you. Covenant forces will use the environment to their advantage and make your job that much more difficult. You'll see the Covies scurrying under ledges, leaping over obstacles, and climbing up structures. They'll fluidly move with animal-like grace while talking and coordinating amongst their squads. They'll even use flashlights to hunt down MC in the darkness. It will take all of your wits and skills to overcome your adversaries this time around.

The Human forces will also be smarter this time around. They'll work better as a team and flip over objects to create cover. The Marines will also know how to call in support from a Warthog or point out an enemy sniper for an ally to take down.

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How has Master Chief changed?

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Chief is using all new armor (Mjolnir Mark VI armor, to be precise) this time around, so expect a few new upgrades and surprises!

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What graphical improvements are being made over the original Halo?

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Besides a pumped up bump-mapping system, Halo 2 will really shine due to the inclusion of a new advanced real-time lighting engine. Dramatic lighting and shadows will behave realistically and interact with characters and environments. We've also got a new subtle technique called "self shadowing" where every model in the game will cast shadows on itself as well as its surroundings.

Most of our new graphical effects are still in heavy development so we can't say too much about them yet. We can say that our goal is make sure that Halo 2 looks better than Halo in every way!

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What was shown at E3 2004?

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This year Bungie showed of the first glimpses of Halo 2 multiplayer action. 10 players competed in a head-to-head game of single flag CTF on a new map, Zanzibar. The game was set up with Spartans vs. Elites and each team switched from offense to defense after each 3 minute round (unless there was a score).

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What is the Halo 2 Alpha test?

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The Alpha test took place earlier this year and was a Microsoft internal-only networking test. Bungie employees and other members of Microsoft played at home over Xbox Live to provide valuable data and insight into the games networking components.

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Will there ever be a Halo 2 beta test?

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Halo 2 will certainly undergo plenty of testing between now and release but there are no plans at all for any public beta testing.

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Why was the E3 content only shown behind closed doors to the press!?

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Well, this isn't entirely true. About 90 "regular" fans had a chance to get hands-on time with Halo 2 during the Bungie FanFest. However, in the case of E3 itself, the decision was made based on the nature of what we were showing. We are really excited about the multiplayer aspect of Halo 2 and the experience one has while playing with their friends in a heated match. This experience is impossible to convey on a show floor with thousands of random people joining and leaving games constantly. We wanted to create an intimate environment where people could actually play as a team and have a GREAT experience playing Halo 2.

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What new multiplayer features have been confirmed so far?

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Whew... where to begin? Here's a quick rundown of what was new at E3 this year: (note : any and all of this is subject to change before the final release!)




Each player can use an individual box in LAN games (up to 16 boxes)
Players can join a game in progress
If the game host leaves, the game will migrate to another host and keep on going!
The host of a game can lock it, preventing anyone else from joining
You can play as Spartans or Elites in multiplayer
Player models can be customized with color schemes and emblems
The handheld rocket launcher includes a target tracking feature - when zoomed in an enemy vehicle, the reticule turns red and the rocket will home in on the target.
The needler has received a fire-power upgrade from Halo 1 (it no longer just leaves a nasty skin rash)
You can dual wield single-handed weapons
The Covenant Energy Sword can be wielded by players!
The Warthog and Ghost can both be boarded and are both fully destructible
The Warthog in this case was equipped with a rocket launcher and also comes equipped with a horn (R trigger) as well as an e-brake (L trigger).
The Ghost is equipped with a boost feature (L trigger) to zoom away at 2x the normal speed (but you can't shoot or steer as well)
New map = Zanzibar
Destructible fusion cores litter the map and will explode when shot (and kill nearby players)
The defensive team has two stationary turrets at their disposal - but both can be blown up with a well placed shot(s)
You have to hold down X to pick up the flag
The map has tons of interactive and destructible objects: breakable windows, opening gates, lowering bridges, destructible columns and more..
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Will Halo 2 support stats and clans on Xbox Live and Bungie.net? And, is it true that it will cost extra money for those features?

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Yes, Halo 2 is going to have clan and stat functionality over Xbox Live with a tie-in to Bungie.net. We're not ready to say anything more than that at the moment so you'll have to stay tuned.

Oh, and these features are totally free. There will not be an extra cost to players who want to take advantage of the cool Bungie.net lovin.

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How does dual wielding work?

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Currently, to dual wield, you simply approach a second weapon that is lying on the ground. You'll see the standard "press X to swap weapons" message appear in your HUD. However, if it's a one handed weapon, you will also see "Press and hold 'Y' to dual wield". If you do that, you will pick up the gun in your left hand. R-trigger fires the right weapon, L-trigger the left. You can't melee attack or throw grenades while dual wielding. You can stop dual wielding at any time by pressing melee attack (discards extra weapon) or by pressing Y to switch to your secondary weapon.

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What's the energy sword like?

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The energy sword, as you know from Halo 1, is one mean son-of-a-bitch. It's a melee weapon that's great for up close and personal fighting. You can execute a series of strikes by hitting the melee attack button or a powerful uppercut by pulling the R-trigger. However, the energy sword is devastating when the lock on ability is used. When you close within range of an opponent, your reticule will turn red. If you pull the R-trigger you will lunge in for an instant one hit kill!

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Boarding. Tell me about it. Now.

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Zanzibar, the map shown at E3, contained Ghosts and a Warthog - all of which can be boarded. If you approach a stopped or slow moving vehicle, you will get a HUD message telling you to "press and hold X to board." If you time it right, you'll jack the driver out of their seat and steal their ride.

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What's up with the HUD from the E3 build?

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The HUD and most of the game UI shown at E3 this year were just place holder and are subject to change and revision between now and launch.

[Battlecruiser]

Yeah, that's just the FAQ. Pretty basic information there.

[Garrec]

I hope it comes out on PC, and I hope my computer will be able to run it well, cause it struggled with Halo 1 a bit. I heard it was do to a horrible job on the port from the xbox to the PC. If they really are making the pistol weaker, that's good. I think rocket launchers should be weaker too. Like the rocket has to actually hit you for a 1 hit kill. All vehicles should be destructible (at least as a server option). It would be cool to have air only battles, like automatically starting out in a banshee or something. I always liked flying those. Sounds like a great game. I saw a demo trailer for it, and I definitely liked the new weapons and vehicles for single player. I think you should be able to use the covenent tanks and the fuel rod gun in single player. And have the covenant tanks in multiplayer.

[Battlecruiser]

If they really are making the pistol weaker, that's good.Well they are taking out the Pistol and replacing it with the Magnum. The Magnum is a pistol, without zoom. I heard it is pretty good though.
I think rocket launchers should be weaker too.I don't
Like the rocket has to actually hit you for a 1 hit kill.Why, that's like impossible. All rockets have splash damage, and rockets aren't too good. There is a very high chance of doing a suicide when using a rocket launcher.
All vehicles should be destructible (at least as a server option). They are
It would be cool to have air only battles, like automatically starting out in a banshee or something. I always liked flying those.You could probably make a game like that, which only allows air vehicles. I saw a demo trailer for it, and I definitely liked the new weapons and vehicles for single player.Yeah, so did I.
I think you should be able to use the covenent tanks and the fuel rod gun in single player. And have the covenant tanks in multiplayer. By covenant tank, do you mean the wraith? If you do, the answer is no. Bungie does not let you use the wraith. But I am not sure about the fuel rod gun.

[spastic-ninJa]

I have read loads of information from OAXM (Aussie Xbox mag), and it sounds so great.

In particular, I can't wait for:
-- LAN party first day it's out :D
-- Whole clan system, online, etc. Fairly basic stuff, but will make the game stand-out among all games over all consoles.
-- Huge SP levels. I can't quote some info exactly, but expect super largeness :)
-- Play as Elites! How cool is that? I can't wait to be an elite wielding an energy sword (sorry, forgot name) with a secondary plasma rifle or some other awesome plasma weapon that they will implement.
-- Tweaked vehicle system: destructible, pull drivers out of vehicles, etc.
-- Many other things which I can't for the life of me remember (there are too many!)

[ZeroDarkStar]

Well they are taking out the Pistol and replacing it with the Magnum. The Magnum is a pistol, without zoom. I heard it is pretty good though.

It does indeed have a zoom feature, however you cannot fire while in it.

You could probably make a game like that, which only allows air vehicles.

Bungie has already commented that you can create Banshee-only matches on levels that support flying vehicles (Burial Mounds, Waterworks)

By covenant tank, do you mean the wraith? If you do, the answer is no. Bungie does not let you use the wraith. But I am not sure about the fuel rod gun.

The Wraith tank is indeed pilotable in Multiplayer (and most likely, Single Player). It has a boost feature like a Ghost's, and fires a large plasma mortar that uses a 3D reticule (shaped like an arc, allows you to view the area you'll hit). Early reports from the press and certain fans who got to play a version of Halo 2 with the Wraith in it said that it was clunky to control when not in boost mode, but the main plasma mortar weapon was absolutely devastating, and could destroy almost any other vehicle in a single shot.

[Sunstrider]

im really lookign forward to the whole game! the gameplay trailer on Halo was really awesome. the graphics look amazing and there are new guns, features and badguys. Its gonna beast.

also multiplayer is awesome! you can play as elites, and get energy swords. oh yea, probly my favorite new thing is being able to knock guys off of vehicles

[Battlecruiser]

It does indeed have a zoom feature, however you cannot fire while in it.
Well this says it doesn't but then again this wasn't updates in awhile- http://rampancy.net/halo2faq/weapons. I may have missed it or something, so could you tell me where it says that the Magnum has zoom?


Bungie has already commented that you can create Banshee-only matches on levels that support flying vehicles (Burial Mounds, Waterworks)
Yeah, that's why I said it is probably there. Though Banshees may not be the only flying vehicle so I wasn't sure.

The Wraith tank is indeed pilotable in Multiplayer (and most likely, Single Player). It has a boost feature like a Ghost's, and fires a large plasma mortar that uses a 3D reticule (shaped like an arc, allows you to view the area you'll hit). Early reports from the press and certain fans who got to play a version of Halo 2 with the Wraith in it said that it was clunky to control when not in boost mode, but the main plasma mortar weapon was absolutely devastating, and could destroy almost any other vehicle in a single shot. Yeah I heard about that too, but then I saw another report that said the Wraith's cabin is locked. Oh my god, now I found some reports saying you CAN use it. Arggh, I don't know which is true.

[HaTeS]

im looking foward to being able to use two weapons at once, does anyone know if you can use 2 swords or a sword and gun?
If so what an elite combo that would be :P

[gordomay]

i have heard that the ghost will have a boost and can do rolls. also the scorpin will not have the fire power as in halo but will have a boost also. i think there is another tank.

[ZeroDarkStar]

i have heard that the ghost will have a boost and can do rolls. also the scorpin will not have the fire power as in halo but will have a boost also. i think there is another tank.

The Banshee can do aerial flips and rolls while in boost mode. The ghost cannot do flips or rolls.

The Scorpion MBT's main turrent now turns slower and the firepower was reduced. The Wraith is the other tank playable. It's that large blue tank you can see in several levels in Halo 1. In fact, I think there's a grand total of 5 on Attack on the Control Room.

im looking foward to being able to use two weapons at once, does anyone know if you can use 2 swords or a sword and gun?
If so what an elite combo that would be

You cannot use another weapon while wielding the sword, and if you switch to your secondary weapon, you drop the Plasma Sword.

[Moser]

How will you be able to get the sword in the first place, is it just going to be lying around and you pick it up like a normal weapon? Or will you be ale to get it when you kill a sword weilding elite?

[ZeroDarkStar]

In multiplayer, you can pick it up like any other weapon. It'll be sitting upright in a hard to reach place, usually, like behind the giant fan in Zanzibar.

I have no idea how you'll get it in Single Player.

[Moser]

Ah.. can two people with it have like.. sword fights? That would rock! :P

[ZeroDarkStar]

There's in fact a game mode that is titled "Swords" and the only useable weapons are Plasma Swords! Even at 4v4 on Lockout, the smallest known map, it's absolute chaos! :)

[Battlecruiser]

There's in fact a game mode that is titled "Swords" and the only useable weapons are Plasma Swords! Even at 4v4 on Lockout, the smallest known map, it's absolute chaos! :)
Yeah, that's going to be so cool. But I can't wait to see the other weapons that Bungie has hidden from us. They may even be cooler than what we have seen, or so I hope.

[ZeroDarkStar]

The two weapons that I want to see are the Battle Rifle and the Covenant Carbine. Those two look awesome. :)

[Battlecruiser]

The two weapons that I want to see are the Battle Rifle and the Covenant Carbine. Those two look awesome. :)
Yeah the Battle Rifle is so awesome. Ever since I saw it in the E3 live play thing, I have been waiting to use it. The sound for the Battle Rifle zooming in and then shooting, and then zooming out, sounds so awesome. But I don't really want to use the carbine that much. Maybe because it didn't have enough exposure, so I might like it.

[Spartan-II]

I havent heard anything about the carbine.. What does it look like? But, it sounds cool ^_^

[Battlecruiser]

I havent heard anything about the carbine.. What does it look like? But, it sounds cool ^_^
I think it is just like the Battle Rifle for humans.

[IceFlare]

nope carbine is covie sniper rifle..... better keep a better eye on ur marines now..... dun let them wander in the middle of a killing field....

[Battlecruiser]

nope carbine is covie sniper rifle..... better keep a better eye on ur marines now..... dun let them wander in the middle of a killing field....
Nope, I think that's the beam rifle. The carbine is different.

[IceFlare]

isnt carbine that big purple thing that we all saw elites hold @ xg?

[ZeroDarkStar]

The Carbine is a projectile-type weapon (as opposed to a Plasma-based weapon, which the Covenant seem to favor). It fires a large volume of bullets, like the AR used to (the Carbine fires more slowly, however).

I've never seen a picture of it, but I've heard numerous reports and stories of it.

[Battlecruiser]

The Carbine is a projectile-type weapon (as opposed to a Plasma-based weapon, which the Covenant seem to favor). It fires a large volume of bullets, like the AR used to (the Carbine fires more slowly, however).

I've never seen a picture of it, but I've heard numerous reports and stories of it.
Yup. I think I have seen a picture of it in a screenshot. I will post it once I find it.

[ZeroDarkStar]

http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/oxm-covenant_carbinerender-.jpg

Thar ye' go.

[Battlecruiser]

http://www.bungie.net/images/Games/Halo2/Gallery/Renders/oxm-covenant_carbinerender-.jpg

Thar ye' go.
So that must be the first time you have seen the Carbine. Anyway, I am sure I have seen it in a screenshot, I just can't find it.

[IceFlare]

its got a long barrel..... which might indicate sniper..... im still going on my sniper theories

[Forerunner]

Everything about this game is just going to be pimp. I mean Bungie's going all out on this one! I'm definitely looking forward to the new single player game with all the new plot and whatnot, and the multiplayer is going to be awesome: They're adding so many new cool options that it's gonig to be insane.

[IceFlare]

its also quite hard to replicate something as good.... they set the standards pretty high the first time around..... theres gonna be huge pressure on them to reproduce the same thing but better.

[Forerunner]

This is true. We can only hope and wait to see for ourselves on the 9th of Nov

[Battlecruiser]

its also quite hard to replicate something as good.... they set the standards pretty high the first time around..... theres gonna be huge pressure on them to reproduce the same thing but better.
Well, the game should ATLEAST be as good as Halo. But I know it will be.

[dunchy]

Well, the game should ATLEAST be as good as Halo. But I know it will be.

There's allways the chance of the Watowski effect.

[Forerunner]

There's allways the chance of the Watowski effect.
No, this is Bungie. They don't suck as much as that. :)

[Battlecruiser]

There's allways the chance of the Watowski effect.
What's that? It sounds like the creators of the Matrix.

[Forerunner]

What's that? It sounds like the creators of the Matrix.
I wonder why...

[Battlecruiser]

I wonder why...
I WOULD say it is the Matrix creators, but their last name is Wachowski, not Watowski, so I wasn't sure.

[Forerunner]

I WOULD say it is the Matrix creators, but their last name is Wachowski, not Watowski, so I wasn't sure.
Spelling means nothing to me. :D

[dunchy]

What's that? It sounds like the creators of the Matrix.

Yuppers, Wachowsk, watowski, whatever works for ya :)

Problem being there's been little promo for this game compared to may others this year. D3 has the single players, as did Half Life and it's amazing video's. All halo's done is a year old trailer and some multiplayer. There's allways the chance that halo 2 will not deliver the expectation set out for the game. It'll sell high, but there's that chance...

Remember how badly Matrix 2 sucked serious ass?

[riBd]

SHUT UP DUNCHY, JUST SHUT UP!
/me throws tantrum