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@Ryu: Yes there indeed community made maps in Halo 3, but they were not in any official playlist. BTB, SLayer, Objective, etc. They were in cutom games all over, but not official playlists

Well seeing as cheating has been a big issue of online mp since Halo 2, I am not too surprised that this post has gotten this many hits so far lol. Cheating is a pain and makes the game no fun for anyone. Why cheat? It takes away all fun and competition of the game

Plus we have to remember that MC is a complete BA!!! lol

Well seeing as 343i has already stated that there is going to be more customization than in Reach, I am guessing it will be pretty sweet. I too also like the armor skin pattern idea

The 360 Bundle would be cool if it comes with the LE bonus content. If it does not than I would personally just wait for the next Xbox. Plus my Reach Bundle is still going strong and looks more streamlined. The LE comes with 3 future map packs which totally makes the LE wort it right there.

I agree Sweaty, the carbine was my weapon of choice in Halo 3, and it looks pretty awesome in Halo 4 already. Although I kind of hope for just a classic BR Swat gametype on Lockout

Personally I think MLG has become very overrated. When I have been paired up with a MLG or supposed MLG, they are just as good as me. Often times it is the luck of the draw as to what the situation presents if the enemy or I should die. However, often in the game lobbies they whine too much about how Halo has changed and is no longer MLG enough. I think MLG has been pampered for far too long and has lost its hardcoreness.

Hmm thats is a good point. Perhapes as you mentioned it is meant as a mark against humanity for their hatred towards humans, of perhaps knights are actually dead humans re-purposed for the Didacts wishes? Who knows, hopefully 343i actually explains this

@ its leg: Why no carbine? It is just a faster rate of fire than the DMR

i find it interesting that thr majority dont really rely upon the DMR. I myself love the covie carbine and the BR, was never a fan of the DMR in Reach

Poll and Topic say it all. I myself will probably start with the Covie Carbine or BR.

See I really dont see the use of Promethean visions...Halo 4 already seems more team based so your teamates will be a factor in pinpointing the enemy players. Also if you know how to use the radar, you can locate and generally track the movements of the enemy. If it is MLG, I dont think PV should be in the playlist.

I agree with Ryu, having a large set of armor sets allows for more in depth customization. As he stated only being able to put one pouch or wrist guard on did not make sense, hopefully this new customization system blows everyone out of the water

Hmm seems pretty in depth, I too would love to see some blood stains to add some intensity to my levels and maps

Nice list you have going here already...I am excited to sse some of the newer pictures that will continue to come out as the lauch gets closer

The environments shown through GI and finally shown at E#, RTX, and SDCC look so amazingly epic!! The environments look really engaging and lush with color and depth. I am pretty stoked for Halo 4 needless to say

Wow sounds pretty epic to me, sounds like a pretty insane aspect of the halo verse. Hopefully aspects ofthis or all of it will be a part of the overall new trilogy

lol good call SweatyBagel lol good call

Color customization/ armor skin customization will be an awesome experience

i have a feeling that when Swat is released the "loadouts" will be streamlined so that only the DMR or BR or Carbine will be the primary weapon, not all 3. For example there may be Swat DMR's or Swat Carbine etc. I'm guessing that the classic Swat will be with the BR.

I did not say least amount of Forge objects. If 343i uses forge to make a map than by all means use it. But the majority of forge maps that are featured in Reach playlists are garbage. The ones listed such as 'Emerge' and "Pillar of Donut' are not apparent within the playlists. The ones that are apparent within the playlists such as 'Uncaged' 'Atom' and 'Cliffhanger' etc are indeed terrible. If 343i uses forge to make a map and it is balanced and good, than by all means use it and implement it into the playlists. But Halo 3 survived and is still going strong without community made maps. Community made maps were only introduced when Bungie gave up and moved on from Halo.

@Mr. Bullet: I really hope you are right. Do you have a cideo or link to said information?

Agreed Zuko, Bungie really dropped the ball towards the end. If not for Halo and M$, they could have gone out with a bang for the community who gave them all the support. But hopefully 343i will learn from Bungie's mistakes and truly rely on and appreciate the community.

Oh yeah I am not complaining about the map packs to be introduced later. I bought the LE and am excited for all aspects coming with it. In my opinion, Halo 3 did well and still is doing well withought community made maps in official playlists. When Bungie introduced community maps to Reach, it was just their way of handing over the reigns to 343i and giving up work on Halo.

I personally do not think they hould be included. If one is included than others will demand that theirs are good enough and should be included as well. And if 343i says no it was a one time deal than they will be confronted with others demanding why not? it is easier to just create well balanced maps by 343i and only allows those of theirs. Besides, doesnt the LE says that it comes with future map pack content which implies that 343i is already planning on making more official maps?