<!--QuoteBegin-Hawkeye+Nov 5 2004, 02:22 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Hawkeye @ Nov 5 2004, 02:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> The bottom line, I think is simply this: If you didn't like Halo, you won't like Halo 2. Though, understand you are in the minority. Most people liked Halo, and whether you think it is overhyped or not, they will like Halo 2 just as much. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> On second thought, that was a little snipey. I apologise <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Also, for those of you who have been following, or want to start now, the ilovebees Halo 2 side plot finished yesterday. All the story is compiled <a href='http://www.ilovebees.com/humptydumpty.html' target='_blank'>here</a>. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Semi OT question : Has anyone else read the ringworld trilogy by Larry Niven? I finished the second one about a month ago and noticed that there are alot of similarities between the game Halo and the books.
Time to see how it stacks up against Killzone. <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-TheMuffinMan+Nov 5 2004, 05:28 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (TheMuffinMan @ Nov 5 2004, 05:28 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Semi OT question : Has anyone else read the ringworld trilogy by Larry Niven? I finished the second one about a month ago and noticed that there are alot of similarities between the game Halo and the books. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I read em, but it was a long time ago. I don't seem to recall any large scale fighting...please elaborate, I'd be interested to hear about some of these similarities.
<!--QuoteBegin-mirrodin+Nov 5 2004, 09:58 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (mirrodin @ Nov 5 2004, 09:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Damn Americans, getting H2 first... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Since when its world wide November 16th and even if you can download through steam.
But I dont know should I buy an x-box next year if someone can name me 5 good games, i might consider buying it.
i hope that they drop eye candy instead of level design, single player and bugfixing to meed their deadlines this time. i can live without supar-high-res-normal-mapped-realtime-raytraced-reflectivity-and-shadowing.
<!--QuoteBegin-Rellix+Nov 5 2004, 06:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Rellix @ Nov 5 2004, 06:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-mirrodin+Nov 5 2004, 09:58 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (mirrodin @ Nov 5 2004, 09:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Damn Americans, getting H2 first... <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Since when its world wide November 16th and even if you can download through steam.
But I dont know should I buy an x-box next year if someone can name me 5 good games, i might consider buying it.
Halo Halo 2 Fabel ... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> You wont be downloading Halo 2 off Steam anytime soon, so don't hold your breath.
<!--QuoteBegin-Rellix+Nov 5 2004, 06:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Rellix @ Nov 5 2004, 06:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> But I dont know should I buy an x-box next year if someone can name me 5 good games, i might consider buying it.
Halo Halo 2 Fabel ... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Subject to personal tastes:
[probably in my order of...wanting-ness] Halo 2 Halo Ninja Gaiden Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (bit short, maybe 1-2 replays...then another a few months later) Dungeons and Dragons:Heroes Any of the Dead or Alive games, if you're willing to pay ~$50 for jiggling breasts
...Fable...although, far to overhyped. I'd recommend renting it first.
...Sudeki...sucks...a lot
Stuff that's coming: Ghost Recon 2 (...eh) Doom 3 (woot for a computer that runs it at about 5fps) MechAssault 2 Jade Empire
Sure, the Earth is invaded plenty of times, but you rarely see it being nuked or beat to hell. Independence Day and StarShip Troopers (only one city) are the only movies I can think of off hand that have invading aliens destroying the planet.
Then you've got the whole "Halo things can kill every non-microbe lifeform in the galaxy" thing, which adds a nice little dimension. It already loogs better designed than Halo. If you watch that multiplayer footage of Zanzibar there's actually signs and things to differentiate between the bump mapped walls...plus, there was some wood too. Short of trees, I don't remember there being any in the first game.
My complaint: removing the health bar...I suppose I'll have to see how that works...but it removes one of my more favorite game types: 4x health and no shield DM. Plus, it made sense that once his shields were down it would hurt his body until his shield recharged...I mean what's up with 'if your shield goes down the next bullet will kill you' crap?
No health means the needler and plasma rifle will become more effective. Lets hope to gawd that they have some thing in MP where you can add health.
@ that dude: H2 = Halo 2 HL2 = Half-Life 2
I want:
Halo 2 HL 2 Doom 3 NS: Source
OT: I just found a $20 gift card from AOL ^_^ I pretended to buy their stuff and I got a free gift card, then I returned the stuff and kept the gift card. I also grabbed a handful of AOL cds and then threw them down an open manhole. Ahahah, die AOL DIE DIE DIE.
Halo 2 should be pretty fun <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Going to get it on Tuesday, and they better have made the near-end levels non-repetative
<!--QuoteBegin-<[POOP]> Akira+Nov 5 2004, 08:31 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (<[POOP]> Akira @ Nov 5 2004, 08:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> It's like... Tottaly the spiffed out remake of Blood Gulch, yo! Can you dig it?
Edit: Shalt I PM thy video? Or will it be ok to post it? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Post. It. Or. Die. <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo-->
That ilovebees thing is awesome. If I had the time to apply my artistic talent I would make it into a Max Payne-esque comic strip...with the .wavs playing in the background.
<!--QuoteBegin-UltimaGecko+Nov 5 2004, 11:38 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (UltimaGecko @ Nov 5 2004, 11:38 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> That ilovebees thing is awesome. If I had the time to apply my artistic talent I would make it into a Max Payne-esque comic strip...with the .wavs playing in the background. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> You'd have to supply comics for over 5 hours of wavs. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I still despise the fact I have to wait for GameStop's second shipment because I preordered late (a whole week after the game is released, tbe). Actually it's probably because I'm trying to get my hands on the limited edition, they said if I wanted the regular version I can just pass through the mega line on halo2 day and pick up a regular version.
Anyone know of a place I can switch preorders to to just get it on the 9th?
<!--QuoteBegin-JediYoshi+Nov 5 2004, 10:53 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (JediYoshi @ Nov 5 2004, 10:53 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I still despise the fact I have to wait for GameStop's second shipment because I preordered late (a whole week after the game is released, tbe). Actually it's probably because I'm trying to get my hands on the limited edition, they said if I wanted the regular version I can just pass through the mega line on halo2 day and pick up a regular version.
Anyone know of a place I can switch preorders to to just get it on the 9th? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> A major store (Target, Best Buy, etc.) might have a copy.
SidCorwid of the FreeJoin Date: 2003-01-28Member: 12903Members, Constellation
edited November 2004
Rogers Video has a shipment in today. I s-to-the-h eet you not. I personally do not have an Xbox, so I am uninterested in Halo 2. It's <b>availbe</b> where I live.
<!--QuoteBegin-Sid+Nov 5 2004, 10:58 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sid @ Nov 5 2004, 10:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Rogers Video has a shipment in today. I s-to-the-h eet you not. I personally do not have an Xbox, so I am uninterested in Halo 2. It's <b>availbe</b> where I live.
*Edit: I spelt Availble wrong. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I am traking you down now. H2 WILL BE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SidCorwid of the FreeJoin Date: 2003-01-28Member: 12903Members, Constellation
<!--QuoteBegin-Dragon_Mech+Nov 5 2004, 11:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Dragon_Mech @ Nov 5 2004, 11:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Sid+Nov 5 2004, 10:58 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sid @ Nov 5 2004, 10:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Rogers Video has a shipment in today. I s-to-the-h eet you not. I personally do not have an Xbox, so I am uninterested in Halo 2. It's <b>availbe</b> where I live.
*Edit: I spelt Availble wrong. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I am traking you down now. H2 WILL BE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> NO! Don't trake me! :o *hides*
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On second thought, that was a little snipey. I apologise <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Anyway, It's a given that the Halo 2 plot will be good, Jesus, saving Earth from an alien invasion is so cliched it hurts, but Halo 2... mmmmm
I'm a fanboy >.<
I'm pre-ordering it today. Future Shop still has 238 copies, according to their online-store.
I read em, but it was a long time ago. I don't seem to recall any large scale fighting...please elaborate, I'd be interested to hear about some of these similarities.
<!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Since when its world wide November 16th and even if you can download through steam.
But I dont know should I buy an x-box next year if someone can name me 5 good games, i might consider buying it.
Halo
Halo 2
Fabel
...
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Since when its world wide November 16th and even if you can download through steam.
But I dont know should I buy an x-box next year if someone can name me 5 good games, i might consider buying it.
Halo
Halo 2
Fabel
... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
You wont be downloading Halo 2 off Steam anytime soon, so don't hold your breath.
But I dont know should I buy an x-box next year if someone can name me 5 good games, i might consider buying it.
Halo
Halo 2
Fabel
... <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Subject to personal tastes:
[probably in my order of...wanting-ness]
Halo 2
Halo
Ninja Gaiden
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay (bit short, maybe 1-2 replays...then another a few months later)
Dungeons and Dragons:Heroes
Any of the Dead or Alive games, if you're willing to pay ~$50 for jiggling breasts
...Fable...although, far to overhyped. I'd recommend renting it first.
...Sudeki...sucks...a lot
Stuff that's coming:
Ghost Recon 2 (...eh)
Doom 3 (woot for a computer that runs it at about 5fps)
MechAssault 2
Jade Empire
Sure, the Earth is invaded plenty of times, but you rarely see it being nuked or beat to hell. Independence Day and StarShip Troopers (only one city) are the only movies I can think of off hand that have invading aliens destroying the planet.
Then you've got the whole "Halo things can kill every non-microbe lifeform in the galaxy" thing, which adds a nice little dimension. It already loogs better designed than Halo. If you watch that multiplayer footage of Zanzibar there's actually signs and things to differentiate between the bump mapped walls...plus, there was some wood too. Short of trees, I don't remember there being any in the first game.
My complaint: removing the health bar...I suppose I'll have to see how that works...but it removes one of my more favorite game types: 4x health and no shield DM. Plus, it made sense that once his shields were down it would hurt his body until his shield recharged...I mean what's up with 'if your shield goes down the next bullet will kill you' crap?
@ that dude:
H2 = Halo 2
HL2 = Half-Life 2
I want:
Halo 2
HL 2
Doom 3
NS: Source
OT:
I just found a $20 gift card from AOL ^_^ I pretended to buy their stuff and I got a free gift card, then I returned the stuff and kept the gift card. I also grabbed a handful of AOL cds and then threw them down an open manhole. Ahahah, die AOL DIE DIE DIE.
Going to get it on Tuesday, and they better have made the near-end levels non-repetative
I don't know what you said but, "DAMN STRAIGHT!"
Edit: Shalt I PM thy video? Or will it be ok to post it?
Edit: Shalt I PM thy video? Or will it be ok to post it? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Post. It. Or. Die. <!--emo&:0--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wow.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wow.gif' /><!--endemo-->
You'd have to supply comics for over 5 hours of wavs. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
YUS!!!! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Anyone know of a place I can switch preorders to to just get it on the 9th?
Anyone know of a place I can switch preorders to to just get it on the 9th? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
A major store (Target, Best Buy, etc.) might have a copy.
*Edit: I spelt Availble wrong.
*Edit: I spelt Availble wrong. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I am traking you down now. H2 WILL BE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*Edit: I spelt Availble wrong. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I am traking you down now. H2 WILL BE MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
NO! Don't trake me! :o *hides*