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This is a copy and paste of the pertinent part of the interview with HBO that refers to the "tricks". HBO: You've said that the new graphics are an overlay, running on a separate engine; are these purely visual in nature, or do they alter the collision geometry of the scenery? (For example, in Silent Cartographer, some standard pillars in the first structure you get to had been used for jumping - they've now gone from fat pillars to curved, narrow structures. Does this change how you interact with them?) 343i: Every jump we've tried so far has worked. We haven't looked at every existing trick, but what you're talking about SHOULD still work, because of how the collision model overlays - but in a worst-case scenario, you can switch to classic mode, make the jump, then switch back to see the results in the new engine. One of the big tests for next week is the Tower to Tower jump that was just completed last week - we hadn't thought that was possible, so we didn't try it out, but now that we've seen it, we're going to give it a shot. The tops of the towers are still flat, so there's no real reason it shouldn't work. HBO: Did you add any soft barriers to keep people from getting to spaces they were able to get to in the original? 343i : We added no soft barriers at all. If you could get there in the original, you can get there now. HBO: Some tricks relied on exploiting bugs in the original code - are those bugs still there? (Examples might be overloading the engine to remove geometry, or using the timed blasts from the Forerunner towers to get past dead zones.) [indent]343i: We're emulating the same RAM space as the original - but the 360 DOES have more memory than the original Xbox did. It's POSSIBLE that some bugs that used to be exploitable are no longer available - but we consciously tried not to fix anything that had been 'broken' before. We understand that a significant chunk of our audience for this product will be using it for these kinds of tricks, and we made sure that they'd be able to do most, if not all, the things they could do on the original.[/indent] I have highlighted in blue the specific statements being made relative to this topic. This interview was posted here in the forums months ago. I was curious if this was one of the sources. I encourage members to elect his link and read the entire interview for themselves, I pasted what appeared relevant to this discussion. Thank you for the links Mator. The video is long and time does not allow me to watch it right now. I will in the evening.

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As I asked before, present a link to the actual 343ind. statement or video that made the statement the tricks were available in the remastered version. Again I am not disputing what you are saying, just want the link for members to see for themselves.

I see one simple, yet very obvious potential flaw in your post. I am not flaming you, just pointing out that those tricks may still be possible in the "original" mode of the game. I am no expert on the technical aspects of the game, but playing in the "modern" mode would obviously alter the surface and mechanics. All you have referred to is in the "modern" mode, unless I misunderstand you, so I would like to hear from others who have attempted them in the "original" mode and failed before I accept your referred quotes as actual facts. Appreciate the OP. Great subject. Please offer links that show 343ind. indicated that the same tricks would be available in the remastered mode. This edit was made after his initial response to me.

I have chosen to place my 1,000th post on one of my original threads that I started a long while back. I came back to read some of my early posts when I noticed I was at the 999 post mark. I still enjoy this one and you can see my love for the game, the music and the series here. I would like to thank Twam for this wonderful forum he has built for us, Spectral Jester for being a good friend in the forums and his quiet, calm guidance and offering a quality and fun environment for us to enjoy, Vitamin PWN and John 117 for befriending me early on and helping to mold this site into what it has become. I miss some old friends like Valentine F and eliteultra who have moved on. Members like Twinreaper, Zed the Evil Taco and Egyptianghetto have furthered the experience of this site with all they have offered to all of us with their humor, insight, abilities and knowledge. DocSpartan O07 is now home from Iraq safely with his family and friends. There are too many others who are part of the soul and spirit of this forum and I want you all to feel my Halo love. This site has come so far since I joined and has continued to flourish because of a membership that is unlike all others. Thanks for being part of and including me into the best damn forums in the cosmos!

First off, I would like to see this thread stay as a member offering of their impressions of playing Halo CE Anniversary. There will be those who may be misinformed, using improper definitions or not liking the game. Let this be a thread that exists minus the arguments and debate of members and just be your posting of your thoughts. For me.....FRIGGIN' AWESOME MAN! Campaign: When the intro began with the music and lead video I was completely transported back ten years to when I sat with my young nephews as the showed me this game for the first time. Did I mention the music? The graphics overlay was superb in every way. I remember now that tactile tingling and goose bumps I used to get when I started the game each time. I have yet to finish the campaign and intend to stay away from the Easter Egg and Skull Location threads, but am looking forward to spending hours upon hours reliving the best campaign in the Halo series! Match Making: I only played one game as of yet, I did lag out of a game in Hang em High Classic, but it was really intense. The Magnum was a beast and a half. I was getting shredded from across the map easily. I will have to seriously adjust my playing style in order to be competitive in that game type. Did I mention the music?

I hope they add swat as well. It would be a great fit in the Classic playlist.

Forgive me Father for I have with malice and forethought purged childish imps from the Shout Box, thrown spammers into the pits of Hell and smitten trolls with my banning axe. This sins, justified as they were, do leave some remorseful thought of what could have been had these retched creatures heeded the 343ind. Forum commandments and warnings they had received from above. What be the penance thy humble servant should endure?

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They would probably just rip your head off! lol

Please show a link, location or article where the person or entity that was making those statements so members an have a reference for themselves. Thank you.

The First Place winner was Kurt S 051. He chose the title - The Arbiter The Second Place winner was imakequilts. She received - The Master Chief Congratulations to the winners and thanks to those that tried. P.S. These will be the last titles I offer for a while.

1st Place Kurt S-501 2nd Place imakequilts

1st Place Kurt S-501 2nd Place imakequilts

I must admit that I have read all of the ban stories n yours is the most polite. I saw Jester working with you earlier and figure he answered your questions. It is an unfair system at times and needs attention.You have to remember there are people like me who run multiple GT's. I have had 5 at one time before. The system uses the console ban to prevent users from switching accounts and playing on. My opinion is that the console ban should be the final step of the ban sequence. Your third infraction bans the console. I am sorry for you delima and since it should be your first it will last only 24 hrs.

One post in the official thread was enough.

Just making sure you guys haven't started throwing punches yet! lol I think that one, or both of you, should pull in some direct quotes from respected sources here. I like this thread and you two appear to have a deep knowledge of the Halo history, so would like to see the possibilities of pre-human or -historic train of thought play out. Thanks for a good debate.

No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night! lol

Halo for me has to be the best based on the original, all following titles and the community. The back stories of the series have created a whole universe that no other game could compare to.

Yeah buddy! That was Afflicted's farewell montage to Halo 3. He is a good friend to have on your team when you want to have fun, win and leave the battle rubbing only light scratches from your armor. There are a lot of great MLG players in Reach. I get nervous when I enter that game variant because I usually end up drawing the fire so my team mates can target them. They deserve props for their abilities and tactics. My hat is off to all the MLG players that show up when the game is on. Any MLG player should post their montages here.