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AC91
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Post subject: Halo 3 Beta  Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 12:51 am |
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There was no way I could not make a thread about it this week.
Who all is participating? I am really wanting to, so I am buying Crackdown on Ebay for about $45. My grand savings of $15! I might sell it after the beta, but I bet prices will go down when the beta is over.
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ninedogger
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 12:54 am |
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i'm pumped
i didnt have to buy crackdown for the beta, luckily
make sure you get the halo 3 version of crackdown
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Game Master 627
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 2:01 am |
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Yup, I'll be there! Playing the new Crackdown content for now until it comes out. I'll see you on it 
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staticwrap
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 2:05 am |
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I'll play, although it looks like "more of the same". I hope the graphics are better than the screens.
I'm totally back into Crackdown BTW.
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dezombie
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 2:11 am |
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ninedogger wrote: make sure you get the halo 3 version of crackdown
Around here there are tons of release copies of Crackdown. The Target near me had a good dozen with orange "do not place on floor until after XX/XX/XX" labels. Feb 20th or something, don't remember for sure.
With the new content I was thinking of picking it up, but I am guessing it will drop in price after the Halo beta is over. Too many games to finish up at this point anyway. _________________ 
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Game Master 627
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 6:34 am |
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Hey static, we should do some co-op. I don't think you are on my friends list, are you? If not, you can send me a friend request and I'll be on tomorrow.
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AC91
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 12:15 pm |
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I bought one on Ebay last night, and paid with Paypal. I forgot paypal has to clear the payment before they actually give the money to the seller though. The estimated clearing date is Thrusday! I probably won't have the game until next week! 
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staticwrap
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 6:32 pm |
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Game Master 627 wrote: Hey static, we should do some co-op. I don't think you are on my friends list, are you? If not, you can send me a friend request and I'll be on tomorrow.
Yeah, I'm up for some co-op, I'll let you know when I have time.
And that sucks AC...anyway to speed it up? I don't think the beta is going to on for long. _________________ 
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AC91
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Post subject: Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 9:00 pm |
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Not that I know of. I sent him a message to send as soon as possible. The beta is only 3 weeks...
EDIT: Just checked Ebay, and the seller sent it off this morning. He said it should arrive around Wednesday or Thursday! I guess I will be playing with you all pretty soon.
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staticwrap
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Post subject: Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:56 am |
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Cool...I wonder if the Beta allows for private games...
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Game Master 627
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Post subject: Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 9:22 am |
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It is only matchmaking apparently, so no custom games.
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Iduno
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Post subject: Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 3:18 pm |
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yay for halo 3 beta but WHY did they have to release it during the GCSEs its just before my 1st exam and if its only 3 weeks it will end before the GCSEs do! Gahhhhh sooooo annoying
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Post subject: Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 6:25 pm |
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Iduno wrote: yay for halo 3 beta but WHY did they have to release it during the GCSEs its just before my 1st exam and if its only 3 weeks it will end before the GCSEs do! Gahhhhh sooooo annoying
Classic!
As for playing, my brother is supposed to send me a copy of Crackdown but I haven't heard any word. He actually tried to get me into the Friends and Family thing (he works for MS and has been part of Halo 3 testing since the internal Alpha started) but it was for Bungie folks only. So, as of now...I'm on the sidelines.
Hopefully that will change, but I'm not holding my breath.
@ staticwrap RE: graphics.
All the previews so far have said that it is Jaggy-licious. I wonder though if Bungie isn't intentionally holding back graphical effects so that when the game *does* release it looks awesome (by comparison). They really have no reason to actually *include* final graphics because then people will just crap all over them and lose interest. By offering the gameplay with slightly crapified graphics they could pick up steam leading up to launch...which is still 4-6 months away.
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AC91
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Post subject: Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 9:59 pm |
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Game Master 627 wrote: It is only matchmaking apparently, so no custom games.
That really isn't that big of a deal if it was Halo 2. Now with Halo 3, I REALLY want to try out the new settings. Gravity changes anyone?
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dezombie
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 12:58 am |
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AC91 wrote:
That really isn't that big of a deal if it was Halo 2. Now with Halo 3, I REALLY want to try out the new settings. Gravity changes anyone?
There was some comments about overhauling parts of the matchmaking software to prioritize connection stabilty. To stress test any sort of change like that forcing matchmaking games is really the only way to go.
As far as graphics every testing of games I have played has used lower polygon models to keep the software running at full speed while creating rather large data logs. Once they remove the extra data collection they instantly swap out to higher polygon models. Well, expect for Vanguard, they actually went to lower polygon models at release... _________________
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