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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Deepblue on November 17, 2004, 06:23:37 pm

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Deepblue on November 17, 2004, 06:23:37 pm

Click here (http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?story=autoupdateh2)

Synopsis:
-Screen bleeding with 480p on certain HDTVs fixed
-Online multiplayer connection times improved
-Foundation multiplayer map is unlocked with the update so you do not have to beat the game and activate a certain training session to unlock it.

If you dont have Live, find a friend that has it, and transfer the update on their Xbox to a memory card where you can then put it on your Xbox.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Taristin on November 17, 2004, 10:20:34 pm

What if we don't have friends with live, and we don't have memory cards?

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Bobboau on November 17, 2004, 10:33:50 pm

then you'r screwed!

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: phreak on November 17, 2004, 10:39:01 pm

i wish they put in an option to change the spilt screen mode from horiztontal to vertical without having to set the display options to "widescreen" in the xbox main menu.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Liberator on November 17, 2004, 11:01:22 pm

That's funny.  A patching system for a console game.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Setekh on November 18, 2004, 07:26:30 am

No Live. Oh well. ;)

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Gloriano on November 18, 2004, 07:32:00 am

ah cool that fixes Screen bleeding in my HDTV while playing halo2

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Deepblue on November 18, 2004, 04:34:35 pm

Hey Raa, if you want to get the update, I still have not used the Live code you gave me. So you can still sign up for 2 months, download the update, and cancel your subscription.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Deepblue on November 18, 2004, 04:35:40 pm

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Originally posted by Liberator
That's funny.  A patching system for a console game.

Almost all Xbox live games are updated regurely with an automatic update system that activates whenever you log into live.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Liberator on November 18, 2004, 07:04:04 pm

You know, I realize I suck for not having an X-Box or a PS2, but I don't see the attraction.  I enjoy actually playing games for a while before I buy another one to waste time with, not playing through one in a dozen hours and then moving on.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Turnsky on November 18, 2004, 08:23:24 pm

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Originally posted by Setekh
No Live. Oh well. ;)

ditto, i'd try the two month trial, but since i don't have a credit card.. i'm screwed :p

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Taristin on November 18, 2004, 10:51:48 pm

I'm on the same boat as Turnsky. I don't have a CC. ANd It's not terribly important to me anyway...

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Rictor on November 18, 2004, 11:03:50 pm

Could this be the first ever patch for a console game?
I'de say so.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Turnsky on November 19, 2004, 12:01:56 am

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Originally posted by Rictor
Could this be the first ever patch for a console game?
I'de say so.

it's an interesting concept, i mean, some games /do/ have bugs in them when they're released on console :nod:

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Liberator on November 19, 2004, 01:37:17 am

Yeah, but it shoots massive hole in the argument that console games don't have to be patched.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Turnsky on November 19, 2004, 02:12:55 am

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Originally posted by Liberator
Yeah, but it shoots massive hole in the argument that console games don't have to be patched.

that's true. but notice these are mainly just fixes in Halo2's netcode?

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Grug on November 19, 2004, 02:23:06 am

I didn't have live nor a credit card.
But I bought Live with Halo2, and easily got a visa. (Which I thought I had no chance of getting... :p) (I also bought HL2 via steam with it and played it the hour after it was released :D)

It is very awsome! :)

Until I pick up a long enough cable though, I have to disconect the modem and drag it over to the other port and have a wire going straight through the center of the lounge room... but its totally worth it.

I've only been on twice, but it is still heaps kewl. Check out my stats at Bungie.net, GamerTag: Grug85

You guys should try and set it up, that way we can go around together and whoop butt! :D (Maybe even start a HLP clan :D)

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Gloriano on November 19, 2004, 02:49:34 am

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Originally posted by Grug

You guys should try and set it up, that way we can go around together and whoop butt! :D (Maybe even start a HLP clan :D)

Now that would be cool :) I think, indeed Live is neat I really like Halo2 multi-player options too. using swords is just kickass


btw watch out those bungie guys those are really good players:shaking: :eek2:

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: aldo_14 on November 19, 2004, 03:43:14 am

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Originally posted by Liberator
You know, I realize I suck for not having an X-Box or a PS2, but I don't see the attraction.  I enjoy actually playing games for a while before I buy another one to waste time with, not playing through one in a dozen hours and then moving on.

Yes, you do suck. :p

The attraction is ease of use - plug it into the telly, play it, unplug it.  (plus some other stuff like native offline-stroke-splitscreen multiplayer support and a common ergonomically designed controller)

Of course, a lot of PC games only last about 10 hours too.... the Call of Duty games spring to mind instantly.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Setekh on November 19, 2004, 06:54:18 am

Yeah, I would setup Live for a HLP clan. But not until I get broadband. :p ;)

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: an0n on November 19, 2004, 07:13:56 am

I would, but I only got a 2 month trial of Live and no TV near my net connection.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: aldo_14 on November 19, 2004, 07:44:15 am

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Originally posted by Setekh
Yeah, I would setup Live for a HLP clan. But not until I get broadband. :p ;)

Not in any way related to x-box or Halo2, but surely Gamespy can loan the odd private server once in a while for online gaming?

Or can they?

I don't know.  It;d be nice if they could, though.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Setekh on November 19, 2004, 07:50:09 am

Oh yeah, I'm sure they have the ability. Don't know if they'd let you, though - unless they can make a buck out of it somewhere.

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: an0n on November 19, 2004, 08:10:21 am

Hmmmm.

I assume there's already a PlanetHalo somewhere?

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: aldo_14 on November 19, 2004, 08:24:06 am

EDIT; nice to get the link right, eh?

www.haloplanet.com

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Deepblue on November 19, 2004, 09:23:41 am

I could set up a clan...

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Setekh on November 19, 2004, 10:03:54 am

Yeah, "Planet Halo" is quite something else. ;)

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: Crazy_Ivan80 on November 19, 2004, 12:54:15 pm

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Originally posted by Liberator
Yeah, but it shoots massive hole in the argument that console games don't have to be patched.

or maybe it strenghtens the argument that modern "consoles" are nothing but Computers-light. Showing yet again that the PC won. :D :p

Title: For those with Halo 2
Post by: aldo_14 on November 19, 2004, 01:15:09 pm

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Originally posted by Setekh
Yeah, "Planet Halo" is quite something else. ;)

Dammit.  

I'd have got away with it too, if it wasn't for you lousy kids.