FORGE / THEATER / CUSTOM GAMES
How do I use Forge?
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Why can't I view any saved films or save maps? It says "restricted from playing with user-created content."
You either have to wait until your 19, yes 19 not 18, before your account changes over to an adult account OR you can make a new profile and just put a D.O.B. thats older than 19. Also try changing your DOB in your Windows Live account.
How do I take screenshots? How do I upload them to the forums.
Go into the theater lobby and select the film you want. When you get to the part that you want to take a screenshot, press the 'X' button and use to D-pad to scrool to get to 'Take Screenshot.' Name and save it, and it will automatically upload to Bungie.net. To publish it to the forums, click on your Service Record, then 'Hi-Res Screenshots.' From there, click 'Put In Gallery ' then click the tab 'Service Record Gallery.' Find the screenshot and choose "Publish to Forums.'
I'm having Forge spawning problems. Help!
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How do you add custom power-ups to maps and change the traits for each?
You can add a custom power-up by using Forge. To change the power-up traits, go into the custom game lobby, then press 'X' for Custom Game Options. In there, you'll be able to change the traits.
No matter what I do, people start out on my spawn points on the first spawn. After the initial spawn they appear on my spawn points.
In Forge, press Start and go down to gametype, change it to Slayer. Now go to where you want the spawn to be. Press X and go over to spawns. There will be a third option. This spawn point glows. This is where people will start out at.
How can you set things to instant spawn on forge?
Shortest re-spawn timer is 10 seconds. Press X for summary, then set the maximum to 1.
How do I see other people in first person in saved films?
I believe first person is reserved only for yourself. But scroll through everyone (use D-pad) until you get to the person you want, then press the right joystick.
How come the gate on high ground isnt always closed, it is only open in custom and forge, and not in matchmaking?
For certain gametypes (KOTH, Slayer, Infection, etc.) the gate will always be opened. For other gametypes, it'll be closed.
How do you get things to spawn in the sky on forge?
Just stack some things under the item you want, then delete them. The thing will still be in the air.
How do I take screenshots?
Go to the Theater, then Recent Films. Play that film, when you want to take a screenshot, press X to bring up a little menu. Then use the D-pad to select 'Take a screenshot.'
What is the custom power up?
It means that when you get it, you'll run faster, or become invisible, or has an overshield, jump higher, etc.
How do you change Custom Power Ups?
In the lobby, press X for options. From there, you can change the power up ability.
Where's my custom game search?!
Click Here. Bungie will not be adding a search feature for custom games. You can only play custom games through your friends list or recent player list. You can download custom game types here. Sometimes you must download certain custom maps, which can be found here.
Why aren't my Security/Commando/whatever Shoulder pieces not unlocking?
They're glitched. Sorry. Bungie should be working on it.
How can you choose where the flags, odd balls, ect, go in forge?
In Forge, press start to change the gametype, then go to where you usually pick up the flag/oddball and just move it around
If you create a new map in forge, can u use it over system link without everyone else downloading the map?
Yes you can. Just save the map while in Forge, then when you want to play it, make sure you're party leader and load up the map/game variant.
How can I film my campaign/multiplayer games?
Any game that you play, whether it be multiplayer or campaign, is automatically saved in your 'Recent Films' area in the Theater lobby. you need to press 'X' to save the film.
Why is there not invincibility, and the auto turrent in multiplayer.
No idea. Bungie's decision. However, I have my own theory on them. What's the point of them being in multiplayer? No point. If invincibility was in multiplayer, everyone who didn't have it would hate it, and complain to no end about how unfair it is. I think the same thing for the auto turret.
can you only play infection games in the custom playlist or is there a place to play ranked infection games?
The Infection gametype was only in matchmaking for one day, Halloween. We can only play it in custom games now. Bungie has said that Infection will return to matchmaking on special occasions though.
Is it possible to get EXP in a custom game on a local console? Is there any way to get your rank up without XBL?
No
MATCHMAKING
How is skill determined?
There are two types of skill: Your skill level for each playlist (Skill1), and your overall skill level(Skill2). When you win a match, your Skill2 goes up by one point. If you lose, it stays the same, and if you quit/lag out/or get booted, you lose one point. When you win a match, and do well in it, usually your Skill1 will go up (depends on the playlist). However, if you lose enough matches, your Skill1 will go down.
Click here for more info
Server error problems?
Click here. Bungie is aware of the issue, and are trying to fix it as we speak.
How do I get the 7th Column symbol next to my GT in matchmaking?
Click on 'My Stats' then 'My Bungie.net Profile,' click 'Edit Profile,' then 'Profile Information,' go down to the bottom of the page and click 'Show' where it says 'Customize Halo 3.' It should appear in matchmaking soon.
How do you create game variants?
Go to the Forge lobby, change which game variant you want to change (Slayer, VIP, Infection, etc.), then press 'X' to customize the game settings. After you're done, go into Forge, change what you want, then press 'Start' then 'Save Game Variant.'
What are these strange symbols next to my numbered level?
These are also skill levels. They show how much experience you have overall (includes non-ranked games, ranked games). It will go up 1 point when you win, 0 if you lose, and -1 if you quit (or are lagged out/booted).
The numbered skill levels are for that particular playlist.
Is it possible to have one of my friends copy and past the armor that they've unlocked so that I can have the same one they do?
No.
How do you unlock the Mark 5 chest piece?
It's the EOD chest piece.
How do I make the gravity lift stay deployed all the time?
Go to Forge, then ''Scenery.'
How do you do button glitches (BXR, BXB, etc.)?
They got rid of button glitches because that's what they were, glitches. They were never meant to be in the game.
Will there be Downloadable maps or armor?
Yes, on December 11, three new maps will be released for 800 points. Info on Heroic Map Pack.
For 'Free For All' achievements, does it have to be in Lone Wolves? Or can these be achieved in other ranked matches?
Only in Love Wolves. Free For All means every man for themselves. No teamwork. It has to be ranked.
Is there a way to decrease you're negative exp for leaving games or getting disconnected?
Nope.
Can I use the Katana?
Nope. It can also be only used on the Hayabusa chest piece.
I can't hear anyone speaking on the other team during matchmaking. On every player it says "XBOX Live Guide has muted this player". I checked it and no one was muted. Why is this? In Halo 2 I could hear them fine.
In Halo 3 you cannot hear the other team while playing a game. Bungie implemented this to reduce trashtalking.
If I were to reach level 35, then drop to 34, would I still be able to reach commander once I had enough exp points or would I need to get back up to 35?
You would need to go back to 35. This is for any level/rank.
Why are some codes not usable like F00 and O00? They say they are registered UNSC names.
They aren't usable because a lot of people would use them. That happened in the Beta. Also, O00 is for guests.
Why is "elimination" spelt "eliminatio"?
Because it’s not quite elimination since you respawn.
Where can I find a complete list of ranks/medals
Ranks/Medals
[Edited on 11.20.2007 6:08 AM PST]