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  • Subject: *UPDATED* ALL QUESTIONS (read 1st page) ABOUT HALO 3 HERE *Spoilers*
Subject: *UPDATED* ALL QUESTIONS (read 1st page) ABOUT HALO 3 HERE *Spoilers*

*HALO 3 (Xbox 360 game) / CAMPAIGN ACHIEVEMENTS
*FORGE / THEATER / CUSTOM GAMES
*MATCHMAKING
*BUNGIE.NET
*MISC
*Achievements - Armor Permutation - Skull FAQS

I AM NOT A BUNGIE EMPLOYEE! I DO NOT KNOW ALL THE ANSWERS!


HALO 3 (Xbox 360 game)/ACHIEVEMENTS

What happened at the end of Halo 3?
You need to watch the credits, because afterwards, there's another cutscene. I won't spoil it for you, but this cutscene is the actual ending.

I wanna make some Machinima, how do I put my weapon down so I can talk/film?
It only works locally or in system link - it will NOT work over Live. Here's the trick: hold down both bumpers, both sticks, A and DPad-Down for 3 seconds. To bring the gun back up, just pull a trigger.

Yay! I beat Halo 3!
That's great, please post this news in this thread, rather than create a new topic.

Why can't I create a second profile in Halo 3?
You have to create a separate profile on your Xbox 360. Then you can create a separate character on that account. You can then enter LIVE with your current gamertag.

Why did I not get an achievement for this certain level?
You must complete the entire mission. You have to start at your last checkpoint if you saved and quit. You can't start at rally points.

How do I get this certain armor? What are the Achievements for Halo 3? Where can I find the skulls?
Click Here.

What’s with the diorama ad? Why isn't the huge battle in halo 3?
A question that really, only Bungie can answer. I believe that it’s there to show that humanity is really struggling to fight, and it’s really easy to lose hope. Perhaps this happened after a cutscene, but before a level. This showed that the Halo story does have emotion. Also, I have heard that the people making the shorts had no idea what the plot for Halo 3 was.

Is it possible to play campaign co-operatively over xbox live without xbox live Gold membership?
No, it’s not possible. You HAVE to have a GOLD membership in order to play online, whether it be Co-op or Multiplayer.

So about the ending, will there be a Halo 4?
Only Bungie can truly answer that question. However, it’s been speculated that the end of Halo 3 is the beginning of Marathon (one of Bungie’s older games). I doubt there will be Halo 4 though.

Does anyone know when Halo 3 for Windows will be released?
Considering the fact that Halo 3 was just released for the 360, I doubt it'll be released for Windows anytime soon. Like Halo PC and Halo 2 Vista, this will probably be out in 3 years or so.


To unlock the Legendary Achievement, do I have to do it solo or can I unlock it via co-op?
You can do it either solo or co-op.

How do I activate campaign scoring?
When your in the campaign lobby, press 'X' to Edit Campaign options. Above the skulls, there's an option to turn on campaign scoring for yourself, or a team.

Why do I get: Cannot Read Disc problem? My game freeze? My sound disappear ? Why can i play other games but not halo3?
Bungie is aware of reports that some people have received a "Disc Unreadable" error or similar issue while trying to play Halo 3. Bungie is working with the Xbox team to investigate the potential causes of this issue. Please visit the Microsoft Support Site and follow the listed instructions to see if this resolves the error message. For additional information or customer support, please call 1-800-4MY-XBOX.

What happened with the Elite, Hunter, and Grunt alliance?
There were only a select few that joined. I believe they were all killed. Bungie did say that the Grunts are with the covenant again, but they didn't offer an explanation.

Why are they calling Master Chief Sierra 117 in the first two levels?
Because he's Spartan 117. You don't name things over a radio in the military. Sierra is the letter 'S.'

Why is there an extra skull on the level 'Cortana'?
I think Bungie forgot to about that one...


How do I get the Marathon Man achievement?
You have to access the 7 terminals. Make sure to stay inside the terminal until it turns red, and a message appears. If you look at my third post, there's more information.

What exactly was/is the ark?
Click here.

Why does it say 'Failed to load map/level'?
Is your disc scratched? If it is, return it and get a new one. Try playing other games on your 360 and see if they work correctly. If they don't, you're Xbox has a problem. Call 1-800-4-MY-XBOX for help.

What happened to the Spectre?!
Bungie didn't include in Halo 3. I'm not sure about the reasoning, but I believe they didn't like how it handled in Halo 2, and it wasn't working right In Halo 3, so they scrapped it and came up with the Brute Prowler. Also, it is an Elite vehicle and seeing as how you are no longer fighting the Elites Bungie scrapped it.

What is 'equipment?'
Bubble shield, trip mine, power drainer, etc.

How do i claim skulls?
Start at the beginning of the level, and press 'RB' to pick it up.

How is it that the amour on MC's hands changed?
Perhaps it was an armor permutations that Bungie didn't put in. Who knows? Only Bungie.

What's the Meta-game?
Campaign Scoring.

How come the AA Wraith or TT Warthog isn’t in Multiplayer?
There's no point for them being in multiplayer, like the Pelicans.

Why does it say that January 1st, 1753 is when I got an achievement?
Because you got it while you were offline.

When you find a skull on a campaign mission, must you complete the mission to receive credit for it, or can you quit as soon as you get the achievement?
I don't believe so. You have to start at the beginning of the level though.


How do I activate the skulls for Campaign?
Go to the campaign lobby. Press 'X,' turn on whatever skull you want.

Is there any way to play halo 3 on the original xbox?
No.

What is so important about the core of the ark? if you remember at the cartographer it was described as haveing a "comprihensive defence". what is it?
also, on the leveal cortana, when the gravemind says her "secret is revealed" what is that secret?

"The "core" of the Ark, as it was called by 343 Guilty Spark, appears to be some sort of planet or large moon that could serve as the Foundry mentioned in the aforementioned conversation between Guilty Spark and the Ark's embedded AI. Investigation from afar reveals that the inside of the core is not only hallow but clearly synthetic in nature. Stranger still is it appears to have suffered colossal damage, possibly sustained during the Forerunner-Flood War, but this is merely speculation at this point." Source.

Probably the location of Earth. Or how she figured out how to destroy High Charity.

Are the flood all dead or alive?
Presumably they are dead, though whether there are more flood elsewhere remains to be seen. Gravemind and a large proportion of the Flood were on the Halo ring, and that got destroyed.

I have one simple question, can I unlock armor even though I dont have xbox live?
Yes, bot only certain ones.

What happened to the customizable controls? I thought Bungie told us that they would be in Halo 3.
They got cut.

Do you have the skulls all the way through the whole level or can you drop them?
You can drop them.

my last 2 achievements (score 15000+ points on the eight and final mission) wont unlock. I have beaten both of em multiple times on Co-OP scoring over 20000 points every time...whats wrong?
They need to be FFA, not Team Scoring.

I finished the game on legendary, however, I did not get the achievement for it. What do I do!?
Okay, go back and watch Arrival...and make sure to not touch ANYTHING. After that, save and quit. Then play the last level again.

Why is there so many Pagan references in this game?
Bungie takes things from many religions.

Why can u get in AA Wraiths even though Bungie said u cant?
Because they didn't want you to. But due to a slight bug, or just a plain miss, you can.

Can you unlock armor perm while playing Co-op?
Yes.

i created an xbox live account for the first time and thought it would just enable my profile that i had been using before i got live, but instead i have my profile and the xbox live profile both separate. so i have a new profile that is live enabled but none of my stuff and a normal profile without live and all my achievements
For your normal profile, just sign into that. Since it doesn't have a Live account attached to it, you won't be connected to Xbox Live. From there, just press 'Connect to Xbox Live,' then sign in with your regular Gamertag. You'll still have your achievements.

how do i change the control scheme back to how it is in halo 2?
You can't change it back to Halo 2. I don't know why you can't, but there's no option for it.

I'm a Lieutenant. I never received my "Graduate achievement" though. Can this be fixed?
Bungie is currently trying to fix many glitches. This could be one of them. We don't know what the exact cause of this is though. There is no definite answer on this bug.

[Edited on 11.22.2007 11:06 AM PST]

  • 09.27.2007 7:47 PM PST
Subject: All Questions Answered Here

FORGE / THEATER / CUSTOM GAMES

How do I use Forge?
Click Here.

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!
Click here.

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]

  • 09.27.2007 7:49 PM PST

gamertag: WyvernRyder
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last posted: 10.09.2007 12:07 PM PST

Give thanks men, to bold Leonidas, and his brave 300! TO VICTORY!

Nevermind, you got it. Good man.

[Edited on 09.27.2007 7:50 PM PDT]

  • 09.27.2007 7:49 PM PST

Why is there no longer a "lost the lead!" or "tied the leader!" announcement?
Bungie took it out because they thought it was annoying when there was a really close game.

When I take down someone's shields, I melee them and I hear the sound effect, but, he melees me and kills me.
If you both melee each other in this 1 or so second window, it counts as it occurring at the same time, and the winner of the attack is decided by whoever has more health.

Can you turn off auto-aim?
No

Why is matchmaking taking so long? Why is matchmaking so laggy?
Click Here. You can change the setting of the matchmaking system to 'quickest,' 'best connection,' or 'My Language.'

I purchased Bungie PRO, yet it says I haven't. What gives?
Be patient, it will show up eventually. Usually within the next 24 hours.

Where's my Service Record?
You need to play both campaign and multiplayer. At least one level/game.

What is the Spartan Officer rank and how do I achieve it ?
The SPARTAN Officer rank is when you receive a level 10 rank in a ranked playlist and become a Lieutenant.

How do I get a 'flaming helmet'?
This is only an option for Bungie employees.

Why did I skip certain ranks? I was a Sargeant Grade 2, then went to Lieutenant. What happened to Grades 3 & 4 for Sargeant?
It's because your rank level in a certain playlist is so high.Click here.

Why won't my armor unlock!!! AHHH!
This is an issue Bungie is currently trying to fix.

How do I unlock the EOB/Recon armor?
You can't. It's Bungie only.

Do you lose EXP if you quit a social match?
Yes.

In matchmaking it keeps saying "Cannot receive information from the Halo 3 server." Help!
Bungie is aware of the problem and is trying ti fix it. Just keep switching lobbies it works.

Are there going to be clans in Halo 3?
There's a scheduled update to the 360 for October 2007. In this update, supposedly clans will be implemented onto your dashboard. After this update, I think Bungie will update their playlists to include Clan matches.

Will new maps be free or cost Microsoft points?
I'm sure they'll be points on them.

Will we lose exp in MM for hurting people on my team? Do we lose exp for getting booted for betrayals?
Yes, you will lose EXP for getting booted, quitting, or lagging out.
You lose some skill level experience for betraying people.

Why is your "rank" decided by a Marine Corps ranking system? The Master Chief was in the Navy (Which doesnt follow Army or Corps standards).
'The UNSC Navy is the branch of the United Nations Space Command Defense Force responsible for naval operations. Its roles include ship-to-ship combat, orbital bombardment, the deployment of Longsword atmospheric and space fighters, and the method of delivery for the UNSC Marines.'
Master Chief Petty Officer is a UNSC Navy Enlisted Rank.

'The UNSC Marine Corps is branch of the United Nations Space Command Defence Force primarily responsible for land-based military operations, and protecting UNSC Navy starships and bases from attack.'
Since we're always no the ground fighting (multiplayer), I believe that's why we have the marine ranks.

Why is it that when you get boarded and thrown out of a vehicle, that you walk slow for a few seconds?
So that you can't kill your boarder as soon as he boards you.

What are the guardian kills in ranked playlists?
Things that kill you but aren't from players (ex. falling off a level without being hit; being killed by a land mine in Sandtrap; being killed by plasma turrets on Snowbound, etc.)

Can u link more than one 360 profile to 1 live card?
At one time, no. But individually, yes.

How high can levels really go? Today I saw a level 51!
The highest level to be achieved is 50.

In the game its "EVA" armor. In the book, what looks to be the same is called "SPI". Why?
Because they're not the same. The SPI armor used by the SPARTAN-IIIs are far less advanced and less powerful than the MJOLNIR Armor used by the Spartan-IIs. The EVA armor is specialized to increase exo-atmospheric endurance and improving mobility in zero gravity for the SPARTAN-II supersoldiers without thrusters.

Basically, the SPI armor is less powerful than the EVA armor.

how do I change my character's colors and outfit?
When you put in Halo 3, in the main menu, press the (I believe it's the start button, could be the back button) button, and go over to Appearance. Here, you'll be able to customize your character.

How do you make the Plasma Sword quicker?
Instead of pressing the R trigger, press the B button.

I go into matchmaking, and I set the search thing on quickest, no game. I wait an hour, I try again, it finds over 600 games, but no possible matches, why is that?
Try changing the search filter to another option, like Good Connection. This may produce more results. Also try both Social and Ranked matches and see how that effects your results too.

Also, try signing out then back in. Sometimes that works.

I have tried signing in as a guest but it can't connect to xbox live that way. All I want to do is have me and my friend playing online at the same time on one console.
Let your friend, who has his Gamertag, sign in first. When you want to play with him on H3 you should be able to sign in as a quest, or temporary profile, afterwards. Some other Xbox games don't let guests in.

I see people online with the same name but with a (2) or a (3) I know you can have multiple people online on one console but how exactly do you do it?
You can have up to three guests on any one profile. Just sign in with your GT, then let you friends sign in as guests.

I was playing Lone Wolves and I got 20 kills without dying. I came in 2nd place. I got the Rampage medal, but I didn't get the perfection medal, what gives?
You have the win the game with 15 or more kills; you came second, so you didn't win the game.

I'm a PC gamer. I bought a 360 to play Halo 3. I hooked a mouse up to play. Gameplay is really choppy. What's going on?
Use a 360 controller for 360 games, simple logic. Obviously a mouse wouldn't work with it very well.

For some reason, everyone on matchmaking that has a mike is muted. When i try to unmute them from the halo 3 menu, it says to do it from the person's gamer card. When i go to the gamer card, it says the persons isn't muted. also i can't party up with friends, whenever i try to the request times out. but I can party up with recent players, but their still muted.
Look in the your account settings on the Dashboard and make sure the setting for voice communication is not set to disabled.

Is it possible to be killed by a single frag grenade if your shield is still intact?
If the shield system is anything like in Halo 2, then yes. In Halo 2, you have a rechargeable shield, but also invisible health. If it's the same for Halo 3, then yes, it'd be possible to have a grenade kill you with a full shield.

Steppin Razor is my last achievment and it wont work! Please help me. I Got a Tripple kill with the Sword on lonewolves and i didn't get my achievment.
Are you sure it was Lone Wolves and not Rumble Pit? Are you sure you got the kills with a sword? Perhaps you got a kill with a grenade and then got two kills with the sword, giving you the triple kill. Keep trying, you'll get it eventually.

What is up with not being able to see what playlist the host of a party is about to start?
No idea. I dislike it myself. I do hope they change it.

how come we cant use the flash lights in muliplayer like in halo combat evolved?
There's no point for a flashlight in multiplayer since everyone is already lit up...and almost every level is bright.

why cant we be brutes in multiplayer ?
They're too big and slow; Elites and Spartans are pretty equal.

why cant we block with hammers?
They're too powerful.

why cant we do hand to hand combat
No reason to. It wouldn't feel like Halo.

why don't the different helmets have different binocular sight?
Dunno.

in forge is there a way to spawn weapon pods with weapons inside?
Nope. However, Bungie might include it in an update.

Does anyone know if bungie will do night-time versions of maps we now have?
I doubt it. I think Achronos said it would be stupid.

created content use to work when I first got halo 3 the first time I played it, but it doesn't now? Parental control is set to allow. what's going on?
Turn off your family settings. Allow user created content. Also, try changing your DOB on youw Windows Live ID. Sometimes that works. You need to be 19 yrs. old or older too. Under your profile (nothing to do with the xbox settings) make sure that sharing content hasn't been turned off.

Why was Social Doubles replaced?
It was being used to boost peoples EXP up, so they got rid of it.

How come I don't unlock achievements for getting triple kill, over kill, etc, in matchmaking?
It has to be in Lone Wolves.

[Edited on 11.19.2007 7:20 PM PST]

  • 09.27.2007 7:50 PM PST

gamertag: WyvernRyder
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last posted: 10.09.2007 12:07 PM PST

Give thanks men, to bold Leonidas, and his brave 300! TO VICTORY!

Edit, yeah, you did...first thing you mentioned. I feel smart.


Anyways, shiny.

[Edited on 09.27.2007 7:54 PM PDT]

  • 09.27.2007 7:52 PM PST

gamertag: Predark
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last posted: 10.21.2007 6:52 PM PST

I read the whole thing xD Nice Guide!

  • 09.27.2007 7:57 PM PST

BUNGIE.NET

Why can't I create a new thread?
You have to be a member for at least one day before you can create threads.

Is there any way to watch my in-game films through the net?
Possibly, saved films are just game data, not video files. Click here on how to upload videos w/o a capture card.

Where would I find a ninja that is on right now?
Click here.

What is the easiest way to get my saved films from my xbox to my PC?
Capture card. You have to record it onto your PC. The saved films are actually just game data.

Is there a place on the Bungie web site where you can view everyone's overall exp points and rank - like a graph or chart?
Go to your (or someone elses) Service Record, then click on 'Career Stats,' from there click on 'Ratings History.'

What is -blam!-? Everyone always says it.
-blam!- is just a bad word on Bnet that has been filtered out. So if you say the 'S' word, it'll just say -blam!-

Why is bungie.net so slow to update my stats?
Cause there's a lot of freaking people playing Halo 3 and using Bnet.

How do I make a thread?
You have to be a member for at least a day. After that, go to any forum and click 'New Topic' in the middle right of the page.

Can someone tell me how to put my gamercard here on B.net
Go to Xbox.com and sign in with you Windows Live ID. Link your Gamertag and it'll appear in your profile.

Why aren't my screenshots showing up?
Click Here. It usually takes 24-48 hours to upload the screenshots.

Why can't I rate anything? Why can't I upload any screenshots?
Click here. You need to upload a film to your fileshare first.

Where are my multiplayer games and stats!?
Click here. They will appear eventually, it will just take awhile.

Where's the Leaderboard?
Click Here. There will be no leaderboards for Halo 3.

Matchmaking SUX! Why does Shotty Snipers appear every other game in Team Slayer?!
Vent your frustrations in the Optimatch Forum

Why can't I watch my films on my computer?
Saved films are game data, not videos. The only way to get them on your computer is to get a capture card.

What's this 'Steaktacular' Medal, and why does Luke owe me a steak?
This medal means you won the game by 20+ points. This was a bet made by Luke Smith (Bungie employee). You can read about it here.

What are these '?' things in my career stats?
It means that either the game doesn't know what killed you, or you were killed by something outside of the map (land mines on Sandtrap, Plasma turrets on Snowbound, etc.)

Is there a convenient way to see who was the MVP of a match through BNet?
No. I'm thinking MVP is the person at the top though.

Is there any place on Bnet to see your wins/losses spread like the Carnage report in Halo 2?
I don't believe so.

I took a screenshot while offline. Is there anyway to get it uploaded to Bnet?
If you took a screenshot, it is saved on your xbox. Press Start in any lobby and navigate the menus, you will see your screenshots. Just put one in your fileshare and it should come up on Bungie.net.

How do i put my screenshots, video clips and game variants/maps on my pc to share on bugnie.net?
Once your map is saved, and you’re in a lobby, hit Start to bring up the menu. Under the Media tab, choose File Share. You can also share saved films, game variants, or screenshots. choose an empty slot to upload your map into. Then, choose the map you wish to upload. Map variants are tiny little things, and should upload almost instantly.

How do you post you game variants/maps in the Files Forum?
Put it in your file share. From your Bungie.Net service record, click on your fileshare.

When viewing the thumbnail for the content (map, gametype, screenshot) there is a "publish to forums" link. Click on that and you will be creating a post in the proper forum for the content type.

How do you quote people?
Click 'Reply' on the person you want to quote. When the next page loads, go down past the 'Body' where you type, and click 'quote.'

How do I join the Bungie Team?
Click here.

How do I change that little picture on the left?

To change your Bungie.net avatar, go to the top of the page, scroll over 'My Stats,' and click on 'My Bungie.net Profile.' When the page loads click 'Edit Profile. You'll be able to change your avatar and even get a signature.

Will my penalties ever go away?
No.

Does anyone have A FORMULA TO CALCULATE how to get your rank up?
No.

there are about 6-7 pictures that have not yet uploaded and its been about a week. Can anyone please help me?
That’s for each individual picture. Therefore the time can vary on when each picture will appear; but be patient, they will. If you find they aren't uploading at all then you'll have to re-take them.

How do you cancel an Xbox Live Subscription?
To cancel it you’ll need to phone up Microsoft and ask to cancel it. When you call up, you'll need to have the last four digits of the credit card you signed up with for security, and pretty much everything else that will be asked of you such as your gamertag, name, phone number etc. you'll know off by heart. The first thing that they'll ask you when you tell them that you want to cancel your account is "Why?". Just say something like "I can't afford it anymore", they won't try to convince you otherwise if you just say that.

how do i get the right windows live id to link my gamer tag? it says mine is not correct and i cant find another one.
Visit this to link your GT to a Windows Live ID.

What qualifies people's videos/screenshots/etc. to be selected for Bungie Favorites?
It probably needs to be extremely popular to be added, or Bungie REALLY likes it.

why is there not a way to track my levels in ranked playlists online? what ever happened to the little bars that showed how close i am to leveling up?
No idea why it was removed. However, I think they took it out thinking it would reduce cheating. It probably has in a since. This is a question for a Bungie employee though. Not me.

How do you get Bungie notice your forged maps, screen shots, game variants, and videos?
You’re not guaranteed to have your maps etc. noticed, you’ll just have to wait and hope. But if you want to have a fighting chance, try uploading them to the Files Forum.

what are the signs next to the Forum titles?
Plus mark=New thread; exclamation point=Sticky; fire=hot topic a lot of people post in; gold symbol=Bungie employee posted there.

Text Formatting Legend:

Italic Text - [i] text [/i]
Bold Text - [b] text [/b]
Underlined Text - [u] text [/u]
Hyperlink - [url]http://address.to.website[/url]
Named Hyperlink - [url=http://address.to.website]text[/url]
Email link - [email]email address[/email]
Blockquote - [quote] text to quote [/quote]



MISC

What is up with the boxer man on the level, Halo?
Just a little easter egg. It's been speculated that it's Jason Jones, head of Bungie Studios.

Weren’t Beta testers supposed to get some kind of cool recognition in the game? I tested it and haven't seen anything different.
No, our little prize for playing it was playing it. That's it.

When will the Halo 3 soundtrack be released?
November 20, 2007

WTF! Bungie, why is my disc scratched?!?
Your disc is scratched because it became loose in the Halo 3: Limited Edition case.
Click here to see how you can receive a new disc.

What's the difference between playing as an Elite or Spartan?
The Elite's head is more centered so it's impossible to be sniped from behind. It's easier to kill with the shotgun though. The Elite might appear to be bigger, but it has the same hitboxes as the Spartans. Oh, and it's funnier when killing an Elite because of their outrageous roar.

How can I change my gamertag within the Windows Live ID?
Click here

What's with that stupid "custom content limit" and the "screenshot limit" of, respectively, 100 and 50?
So you don't overload Bungie's servers.

Is Halo:Chronicles going to wrap up the series?

Halo: Chronicles is not being created by Bungie, and is a brand-new trilogy. Follow this link to find out more information.

[Edited on 12.12.2007 6:59 AM PST]

  • 09.27.2007 7:59 PM PST

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Give thanks men, to bold Leonidas, and his brave 300! TO VICTORY!

Stickyness, please? :)

  • 09.27.2007 8:00 PM PST

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I salute you sir.

Here's a cookie for you: (>'-')>©

  • 09.27.2007 8:03 PM PST

Armor Permutations[Credit: WhiffleBallTony]

Body Pieces
SPARTAN
EVA.................Complete Tsavo Highway on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
EOD................Complete Tsavo Highway on Legendary
Scout..............Unlock "Too Close to the Sun" Achievement
Hayabusa.......Unlock 6 skulls
Katana............Get all 1,000 achievement points
Recon.............Bungie employee only

ELITE
Flight...............Complete Tsavo Highway on Heroic or Legendary
Ascetic............Unlock "Up Close and Personal" Achievement
Commando....Unlock "Triple Kill" Achievement

Shoulder Pieces
SPARTAN
EVA...............Complete The Ark on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
EOD.............Complete The Ark on Legendary
Security........Earn 750 Gamerscore Points
Scout.............Unlock "We're in for some Chop" Achievement / Then try Mongoose Mowdown.
Hayabusa.....Unlock 9 skulls
Recon............Bungie employee only

ELITE
Flight...............Complete The Ark on Heroic or Legendary
Ascetic............Unlock "Overkill" Achievement
Commando....Unlock "Killing Frenzy" Achievement

MOST SHOULDERS ARE GLITCHED & WON'T WORK

Helmets
SPARTAN
EVA..............Complete Campaign on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
EOD..............Complete Campaign on Legendary
Security........Earn 1,000 Gamerscore Points
Scout.............Unlock "Used Car Salesman" Achievement
Mark V..........Unlock "UNSC Spartan" Achievement
ODST............Unlock "Spartan Graduate" Achievement
Rogue.............Unlock "Spartan Officer" Achievement
Hayabusa.......Unlock all 13 Skulls
Recon..............Bungie employee only

ELITE
Flight.............Complete Campaign on Heroic or Legendary
Ascetic............Unlock "Steppin' Razor" Achievement (Get one triple kill with an energy sword in ranked FFA)
Commando....Unlock "Overkill" Achievement (Get one overkill in ranked FFA)

Picture of the armors and helmets: http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Image:MJOLNIR_Spartan_Variants.PNG http://halo.wikia.com/wiki/Image:Elite_Armor_Permutations.png

Skulls (Courtesy of bust331)
Skull locations

Iron
Location: Sierra 117
Effect: This skull will cause you to be sent back to the beginning of the level if you die

Black Eye
Location: Crow's Nest
Effect: Melee enemies to regain shield energy

Tough Luck
Location: Tsavo Highway
Effect: Enemies are better at diving away from grenades and/or other projectiles

Catch
Location: The Storm
Effect: Boosts the frequency that Brutes and Grunts throw grenades at

Fog
Location: Floodgate
Effect: Takes away the motion tracker

Famine
Location: The Ark
Effect: All weapons dropped contain considerably less ammunition

Thunderstorm
Location: The Covenant
Effect: Brings enemies up to higher ranks

Tilt
Location: Cortana
Effect: Heightens natural resistances and weaknesses in enemies

Myhic
Location: Halo
Effect: All enemies have double the health.

Blind
Level: Sierra 117
Effect: HUD and first person arm disappear.

Cowbell
Level: The Ark
Effect: Explosive force increased

Grunt Birthday Party
Level: Crow's Nest
Effect: Grunt's heads explode into confetti and children can be heard yelling "Yay!"

I Would Have Been Your Daddy (Walkthrough video [credit: WoozleWozzle]: http://digg.com/xbox_360/IWHBYD_Skull_Found_Halo_3
Level: The Covenant (Level)

Directions: Jump through the rings located by Truth in this order: 4 6 5 4 5 3 4. Make sure you do this after the cut scene with Truths death. If you jump through the correct order the lights should flash. You will be awarded with " I Would Have Been Your Daddy" and the skull is located on the bridge to Truth.

NOTE: YOU NEED TO KILL THE PROPHET OF TRUTH, AND THE FLOOD BEFORE DOING THE RING JUMPS!
PS: The rings make sounds when you jump through them correctly. The sounds are extremely hard to hear, so if you do not hear them, keep going.

Effect: New Dialogue in Game

Terminals
Click here on how to get to the terminals
Click here on what the terminals say

Achievements[Partial Credit: WhiffleBallTony]

1.) Landfall (20 GS)...............................Finish the first level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
2.) Holdout (20 GS)...............................Finish the second level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
3.) The Road (20 GS)...............................Finish the third level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
4.) Assault (30 GS)...............................Finish the fourth level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
5.) Cleansing (30 GS)...............................Finish the fifth level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
6.) Refuge (30 GS)...............................Finish the sixth level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
7.) Last Stand (40 GS)...............................Finish the seventh level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
8.) The Key (40 GS)...............................Finish the eighth level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
9.) Return (50 GS)...............................Finish the final level on Normal, Heroic, or Legendary
10.) Campaign Complete: Normal (125 GS)..........................Finish the Normal Campaign
11.) Campaign Complete: Heroic (125 GS)..........................Finish the Heroic Campaign
12.) Campaign Complete: Legendary (125 GS)..........................Finish the Legendary Campaign
13.) Iron (10 GS).................Find and claim this skull when playing on Normal, Heroic or Legendary
14.) Black Eye (10 GS)...........Find and claim this skull when playing on Normal, Heroic or Legendary.
15.) Tough Luck (10 GS)..........Find and claim this skull when playing on Normal, Heroic or Legendary
16.) Catch (10 GS)................Find and claim this skull when playing on Normal, Heroic or Legendary
17.) Fog (10 GS).....................Find and claim this skull when playing on Normal, Heroic or Legendary
18.) Famine (10 GS)...............Find and claim this skull when playing on Normal, Heroic or Legendary
19.) Thunderstorm (10 GS)....Find and claim this skull when playing on Normal, Heroic or Legendary
20.) Tilt (10 GS)....................Find and claim this skull when playing on Normal, Heroic or Legendary
21.) Mystic (10 GS)..................Find and claim this skull when playing on Normal, Heroic or Legendary
22.) Graduate (10 GS)............................Earn 5 EXP or finish 10 games in ranked playlists
23.) UNSC Spartan (15 GS)............................Earn Sergeant ranking
24.) Spartan Officer (25 GS)............................Get to the Spartan Officer ranks
25.) Two for One (5 GS)..............................Get a double kill with one Spartan Laser shot in ranked FFA
26.) Too Close to the Sun (5 GS).........Destroy an enemy Banshee with a Spartan Laser or missile pod in ranked playlists or campaign
27.) Triple Kill(5 GS).............................Get a triple kill in a ranked FFA playlist
28.) Overkill (5 GS)...............................Get an overkill in a ranked FFA playlist
29.) Lee R Wilson Memorial (5 GS)...............................Get 5 grenade sticks in ranked FFA playlists
30.) We’re in for some Chop (5 GS)...............................Destroy an enemy vehicle with equipment in a ranked playlist or campaign
31.) Killing Frenzy (5 GS)................................Get a killing frenzy
32.) Steppin' Razor (5 GS)..............................Get a triple kill with an energy sword in ranked FFA
33.) Mongoose Mowdown (5 GS)........................Splatter an enemy with a mongoose in ranked FFA
34.) Up Close and Personal (5 GS)................................Kill 5 enemies with melee in ranked FFA
35.) Fear the Pink Mist (5 GS)................................Kill 5 enemies with a needler in ranked FFA or campaign
36.) Headshot Honcho (5 GS)................Kill 10 enemies with a headshot in ranked FFA or campaign
37.) Used Car Salesman (5 GS)................................Destroy a vehicle containing 3 enemies in a ranked playlist or campaign
38.) Marathon Man (40 GS)..............................Find and access all terminals in the game
39.) MVP (5 GS).................................Earn MVP in a ranked playlist
40.) Maybe Next Time Buddy (5 GS).................................Get boarded and board the same vehicle within 10 seconds in ranked FFA
41.) Guerilla (10 GS)...............................Get 15,000+ points in the first level through the meta-game
42.) Demon (10 GS).........................Get 15,000+ points in the second level through the meta-game
43.) Cavalier (10 GS).............................Get 15,000+ points in the third level through the meta-game
44.) Askar (10 GS)...............................Get 15,000+ points in the fourth level through the meta-game
45.) Exterminator (10 GS)........................Get 15,000+ points in the fifth level through the meta-game
46.) Ranger (10 GS)...............................Get 50,000+ points in the sixth level through the meta-game
47.) Vanguard (10 GS).......................Get 50,000+ points in the seventh level through the meta-game
48.) Orpheus (10 GS)..........................Get 15,000+ points in the eighth level through the meta-game
49.) Reclaimer (10 GS)...........................Get 15,000+ points in the final level through the meta-game


Official Bungie Responses.
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=128 19
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid= 12834



This will be updated when more information becomes available.

[Edited on 12.08.2007 2:48 PM PST]

  • 09.27.2007 8:03 PM PST

gamertag: [none]
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last posted: 11.20.2007 4:25 PM PST

Currently Looking for players to play Legendary Online Co-op with on release Message me with MSN and GT

What is the Spartan Officer rank and how do I achieve it ?

  • 09.27.2007 8:33 PM PST

The SPARTAN Officer rank is when you receive a level 10 rank in a ranked playlist and become a Lieutenant.

  • 09.27.2007 8:52 PM PST

I've added a few questions to the list.

  • 09.28.2007 8:03 AM PST

gamertag: sashimix
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How do I get the IWHBYD skull? Sorry, someone had to ask it... ; )

  • 09.28.2007 8:04 AM PST

Jeez, way to pic em...

The IWHBYD Skull is located on the level, “The Covenant”. In the game files, the level is actually called “citadel.'











































DO NOT RESPOND OR QUOTE THE PEOPLE BELOW THIS POST. IT WAS 6 WEEKS AGO AND THE MATTER WAS SETTLED.

[Edited on 11.07.2007 7:13 PM PST]

  • 09.28.2007 8:17 AM PST

gamertag: tkoniecny
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your a -blam!- as.shole. You should put SPOILER in the desc. Thanks for ruining campaign for me, -blam!-.

  • 09.28.2007 8:20 AM PST

gamertag: tkoniecny
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should should get locked.
Honestly. Nice job you ass.

  • 09.28.2007 8:21 AM PST

gamertag: boo0m
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booom

nice bro..

Thanks for making the first thing in the thread, telling the -blam!- ending of the game.
You are worthless, bro.

  • 09.28.2007 8:23 AM PST

If you haven't beaten campaign, why the hell are you in the halo 3 Forum on Bungie.net? I've seen spoiler after spoiler in titles and yet you harass me?! Also, the first question is not the actual ending. Watch past the credits.

  • 09.28.2007 8:26 AM PST

gamertag: Tha KandiiMan
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email: kirbyzm@yahoo.com
last posted: 12.20.2007 9:34 AM PST

Why? Cause`....Tha KandiiMan Kan!
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oh plz if you didnt know the end by now then wtf lol.

ive been trying to get an overkill for like ever lol

i want that Commando!!

  • 09.28.2007 8:27 AM PST
Subject: ALL Questions ANSWERED HERE

gamertag: fatedALCHEMIST
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since you seem to be on the ball with all the information, maybe you have an answer for this question...

when checking my stats and tools of destruction, when i changed it to deaths, there were 2 questions marks.

i understand the "guardian" one, but the other says "classified"

what the hell is that?

if you don't know, it's cool...but awesome post!

  • 09.28.2007 8:29 AM PST

Posted by: fatedALCHEMIST
since you seem to be on the ball with all the information, maybe you have an answer for this question...

when checking my stats and tools of destruction, when i changed it to deaths, there were 2 questions marks.

i understand the "guardian" one, but the other says "classified"

what the hell is that?

if you don't know, it's cool...but awesome post!


It just means that the game doesn't know what killed you. Usually it's a grenade though.

Thanks.

[Edited on 09.28.2007 8:31 AM PDT]

  • 09.28.2007 8:30 AM PST
Subject: All Questions Answered Here

gamertag: jessy61071
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Posted by: bo0om
should should get locked.
Honestly. Nice job you ass.




somewhere out their is a perfectly good fire, waiting for you to go die in it.

bungie tells you in the podcast to avoid b.net if you dont want spoilers




my question is, will we have the ability to lose exp in MM for hurting people on my team? because i really want that to happen.
do we lose exp for getting booted for betrayals ?

  • 09.28.2007 8:32 AM PST
Subject: ALL Questions ANSWERED HERE

gamertag: fatedALCHEMIST
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well that's retarded...

but thanks for the answer. i appreciate it.

  • 09.28.2007 8:33 AM PST
Subject: All Questions Answered Here

gamertag: boo0m
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booom

Posted by: Duardo
If you haven't beaten campaign, why the hell are you in the halo 3 Forum on Bungie.net? I've seen spoiler after spoiler in titles and yet you harass me?! Also, the first question is not the actual ending. Watch past the credits.



Dude, your a twat. It didnt say spoiler in the title when i was looking, so i clicked... I just just browsing. I wouldnt look in a thread if i knew there was spoilers. And dont tell me where i can look on the bnet forums, bungie kid.

  • 09.28.2007 8:33 AM PST