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Unlike Halo 3: ODST which only had one exclusive code to unlock in-game goodies (poor Avery Johnson was sold out to Game Stop like a cheap whore), Halo Reach currently has at least four.
For many reasons, I feel a mini-guide is desirable for this. Here are a few:
- One of the main objectives of the SGP is to assemble and publish game information in the form of guides. It's what we do.
- In 7 years, someone who is now only 5 will discover an awesome "classic" game called "Halo Reach" and will be looking for this information on the net long after many people have forgotten it and the sites hawking these codes have shut down (aka "For Posterity")
- Good guides attract visitors, visitors become members, members make more guides
- Nightcrafter will become a mod if he gets this done right (with or without your help!)
Attached are some photos that can be used.
Please make the guide in the form of a guide... but use your own judgement. It's a mini guide, so can be scaled down. Pulse will know best since I am not around nearly as much as I'd like to be.
Please indicate when the guide is finished. You may wish to make a poll: "Is This Guide Complete?". When it is, let me know and I will link to it from the web site.
Cross your fingers for NightCrafter. You may also want to vote on what it is he should be moderating. LOL.
Please scale the images you use to a common dimension. Please help NC if he needs it. Go SGP!
P.S. Remember to cite your sources!
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Drafting. Thanks, CG!
Also, do you think that the guide should cover the entire slew of pre-orderable goodies, not just the armor?
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Two more images for the edition exclusives, both images borrowed directly from the Bungie Weekly Update:
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_042310 (http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_042310)
So the four I have seen so far are:
Limited Edition => Elite Armor
Legendary Edition => Flaming Helmet Armor Effect
Pre-Order Exclusive (confirmed at Game Stop, Amazon, Best Buy, probably many others) => Recon Helmet Variant
Game Stop Pre-Order Exclusive => "UA Multi-Threat Mjolnir Mark VI(B) Armor" (aka the "Beer Can Belt") BCB, anyone?
The product description for the Legendary Edition states that it includes everything from the Limited Edition, so we are left to assume that the Legendary Edition gets you both the code for the Elite Armor set and the code for the Flaming Helmet Effect.
Pre-ordering from Game Stop is supposed to get you both the generic pre-order exclusive code for the Recon Helmet was well as the Game Stop-specific pre-order exclusive code for the BCB.
Halo Reach Limited Edition Xbox comes with the Standard Edition of Reach, so it's "No Codes For You!" if you go that route only... but man what a nice looking console!
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Welcome to the WIP Topic of the Halo: Reach Exclusive Armor Guide.
If you would like to discuss about or to propose an emendation to this Guide (correction, addition, etc.), this is the place to do it.
The current released version - which is an exact copy of this post's version - was last edited on September 10, 2010.
Halo: Reach Exclusive Armor
Guide by nightcrafter27 and the SGP
v1.0
In this day and age of the Internet, it's all about digital swag - and Halo: Reach has you covered.
But how do you get these exclusive sets of awesome? We'll get you there.
Table of Contents
| I (#post_I). | MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon Armor Variant - Visor/Blast Shield (stowed) |
| II (#post_II). | UA Multi-Threat Mjolnir Mark VI(B) Armor |
| III (#post_III). | Elite Armor |
| IV (#post_IV). | Flaming Spartan Helmet Effect |
| V (#post_V). | Important Note |
| VI (#post_VI). | Guide Update Procedure |
I. MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon Armor Variant - Visor/Blast Shield (stowed)
(http://a.imageshack.us/img843/3928/recon.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img843/3928/recon.png)
You can haz it
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Go the distance and pick up your Halo: Reach pre-order on September 14th: you'll be rewarded. Bungie will grant you access to your Recon.
Will there be more Vidmaster challenges? We have yet to be told.
This helmet is not unlockable in the Armory and can be obtained by picking up a copy of Halo: Reach on release day in the U.S. or by pre-ordering it anywhere else in the world from participating vendors.
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| II. UA Multi-Threat Mjolnir Mark VI(B) Armor |
(http://a.imageshack.us/img808/4179/82570160.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img808/4179/82570160.png)
A toast...
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So you know what to get and when to get it. Now where?
GameStop, of course! Pre-order from them and you will unlock the “beercan” chest piece.
You'll become extremely popular with your online friends and be the life of the victory party by bringing refreshments* to the front line.
This chest piece is not unlockable in the Armory and can be obtained by pre-ordering from GameStop (U.S.) or Game (Europe).
*Does not actually contain beer. Sorry for the letdown.
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III. Elite Armor
(http://a.imageshack.us/img824/2300/eliteu.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img824/2300/eliteu.png)
Rock'n the Mandibles
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Get your hands on a Halo: Reach Limited Edition, and your Sangheili dreams will come true. This Elite armor is not unlockable in the Armory and can also be obtained with the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition and the Halo: Reach Xbox Slim.
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IV. Flaming Spartan Helmet Effect
(http://a.imageshack.us/img295/1595/flamec.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img295/1595/flamec.png)
Cool armor, bro
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Put down another $70 and you'll be on fire. Literally.
The coveted flames are no longer a Bungie-only decoration. Anyone who is dedicated enough can roast their scalp.
This armor effect is not unlockable in the Armory and can only be obtained by getting the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition.
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V. Important Note
Even though the "Halo: Reach Edition" Xbox Slim console comes with the Standard Halo: Reach edition, it does comes with the Elite armor code - but that is all.
VI. Guide Update Procedure
Guides are initially submitted to the SGP Forum's "Work-In-Progress" board in a post by the author. They are then discussed, edited, and approved by SGP members. When the first edition is ready, it is copied to this "SGP Guides" board. Although this SGP Guide post is read-only, the author's original submission post is left open in the WIP board so that future emendations can be made.
If you would like to propose an emendation to this Guide, please post a reply to this (http://www.gruntspajamas.com/forum/index.php?topic=828.0) topic.
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I only picked the "NC should be bannzed" because it clearly said: "NC should be banned form writing". It was to ironic to let go ;D .
I like it so far, but you are right, you do need pictures. Hopefully when you get home? BTW Most of the Sangheili lovers are pissed because you can only unlock 6 different armors (i think).
Otherwise, i vote: Its ok. pictures? That takes it up a notch.
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Keep working at it. Its coming along.
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Updated with images and other corrections. Form is now from.
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And now i can't change my vote... :(. Almost there night!
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Can't see the pictures or vote with my phone, but the text is good. Maybe you should mention the Console? Otherwise, it's nice.
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Scat: You should be able to change your vote....
I still have some formatting issues (extra spaces in the beercan report). And I was just going to add the console disclaimer.
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Do they have side views? Maybe origins of design little unknown info like that. Codes only or can they be bought? Looking good.
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The text is pretty good. I especially don't like the "Be extremely awesome, and you'll be on fire" part. I dunno, "be extremely awesome" just seams... weird/cliché.
If I were to make it, I'd make it like this: <see attached pic>
Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.
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The recon picture is too big. Size it down a little.
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So, it won't let us change votes. I'll just reset it with each new version.
Do they have side views? Maybe origins of design little unknown info like that. Codes only or can they be bought? Looking good.
Maybe, I quickly grabbed these from many different places, I'll try to get some more. I'm pretty sure they are codes only.
The text is pretty good. I especially don't like the "Be extremely awesome, and you'll be on fire" part. I dunno, "be extremely awesome" just seams... weird/cliché.
If I were to make it, I'd make it like this: <see attached pic>
Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.
"Be extremely awesome" will be fixed. It sounded weird to me too. But then again, my writing sux, so I don't trust myself. I originally had it in that layout (see attached pic), but the formatting on this forum is a little difficult. I'll see what I can do.
The recon picture is too big. Size it down a little.
Again, these were quickly grabbed from teh interwebz, so the sizes need to be adjusted.
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Don't be too harsh for yourself Night, your text is extremely awesome. ;)
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Oh, you can also get the Multi-threat armour from Game (http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Shooter/First-Person/~r348691/Halo-Reach-Limited-Edition/).
I wonder if it's owned by Gamestop too...
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Don't be too harsh for yourself Night, your text is extremely awesome. ;)
100% agree. Very nice writing style!
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Edited to include more information.
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Maybe you should include HOW you get the armor, ie, if there's some paper with a code inside the game's box or whatever, and then what you should do with that code.
I have absolutely no idea how this stuff works, as I've never pre-ordered anything nor did I ever get anything like this...
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Alright guys, I'd say this is nearly done. Anything to take care of? Unless anyone speaks up, I'm going to "publish" it tomorrow.
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We still need to tweak this. For one, the images are too large.
Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.
Pulse hit the nail on the head.
Your text is great... but we need some more info. For example: Limited Edition console includes the standard version of Reach, but also includes the same code for the Elite Armor that comes with the Limited Edition version of Reach.
But yeah, this has to be done really soon or else its all a moot point!
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Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.
Pulse hit the nail on the head.
Halp?
Poll reset
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Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.
Pulse hit the nail on the head.
Halp?
Poll reset
Thumbnails? I'm just seeing big pictures! Is this a Chrome thing?
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Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.
Pulse hit the nail on the head.
Halp?
Poll reset
Thumbnails? I'm just seeing big pictures! Is this a Chrome thing?
I need help doing the thumbnails. The big pictures are normal.
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Just upload the images to imageshack.us, copy and paste the Forum Thumbnail code and replace the full-size image's address that appears in the code you just pasted with the direct link.
Example:
This is the Forum Thumbnail code:
[ URL=http://img713.imageshack.us/i/asset1.png/][ IMG]http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.th.png[ /IMG][ /URL]
This is the Direct Link:
http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.png
Just replace the full-size image part in the Forum Thumbnail code with the Direct Link:
[ URL=http://img713.imageshack.us/i/asset1.png/][ IMG]http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.th.png[ /IMG][ /URL]
[ URL=http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.png][ IMG]http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.th.png[/IMG][/URL]
Result:
(http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.png)
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Thanks, Pulse!!!! I never would have figured that out!!!
Thumbnail'd, and poll reset.
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Thanks, Pulse!!!! I never would have figured that out!!!
Thumbnail'd, and poll reset.
I modified the OP and made the thumbnails link to the full image... :)
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The proper names of the helmet and armor should be included:
Game Stop Beer Can Belt = "UA Multi-Threat Mjolnir Mark VI(B) Armor"
Initial copy recon helmet = "MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon Armor Variant - Visor/Blast Shield (stowed)"
!!! THE RECON HELMET HAS CHANGED !!!
Original Image:
(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/promos/SpartanRecon_Helmet.gif)
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/promos/SpartanRecon_Helmet.gif
New V2 Image:
(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/promos/SpartanRecon_HelmetV2.gif)
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/promos/SpartanRecon_HelmetV2.gif
This change in design should be noted in the guide. Good thing we grabbed the original image for ourselves before they changed it, huh?
The new version of the helmet can be found at these vendor links:
Amazon Image Link:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/promos/SpartanRecon_HelmetV2.gif
GameStop Image Link:
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/Reach_bonusLG.jpg
Toys R Us PDF Link:
http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/corp/ReconHelmetIncentive_NA.pdf
Best Buy does not provide an image, but the page reads:
Includes a token in-pack for a downloadable Spartan Recon helmet with a visor/blast shield to power through battle in campaign and multiplayer modes (Quantities limited, available while supplies last)
Game.co.uk "Bonus Items" image still shows old version:
(http://img.game.co.uk/images/2010/wk28/w_haloreach_x2.jpg)
http://img.game.co.uk/images/2010/wk28/w_haloreach_x2.jpg
Target does not mention anything about the recon helmet, but has a special promotion for a free "Fathead Jr." which is the aimed to be the 21st century replacement for the ol' dorm room poster (it's made of vinyl and has a special adhesive backing which makes it movable):
http://www.target.com/Halo-Reach-Fathead-Jr/dp/B003Y6G9KW/ref=bxgy_cc_img_b
Sears also lists nothing about the helmet, and has no other offer to back it up like Target does:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM490173001P
Neither does FYE:
http://www.fye.com/Halo--Reach--Xbox-360--Front-Page_stcVVproductId89550071VVcatId455366VVviewprod.htm
There are undoubtedly many other sites, but we can always add these as we find them.
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I have seen both helmet designs, often on the same page, even next to each other. So, I don't know which one is new!
Thanks for the updates. I'll uptade tomorow. Too tired to work on it now.
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I edited some of the text because of some lack of perfection - specially because of the commas. :p (I'm kind of a nazi towards the bad use of commas...)
This doesn't mean my version is perfect, though.
You know what I mean..
Anyway... Not being my guide, I decided to keep the original and not use CG's last post's new information. I only changed the Recon image so that all the images could have the exact same size.
Nightcrafter, get to work! :D
EDIT: the "a" in the version is because it's still in Alpha phase. It's kind of unnecessary, I know, but I'm used to do it when writing code, so...
Exclusive Halo: Reach armor
Guide by nightcrafter27 and the SGP
v1.0a
In this day and age of the Internet, it's all about digital swag - and Halo: Reach has you covered.
But how do you get these exclusive sets of awesome? We'll get you there.
Table of Contents
| I (#post_I). | MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon Armor Variant - Visor/Blast Shield (stowed) |
| II (#post_II). | UA Multi-Threat Mjolnir Mark VI(B) Armor |
| III (#post_III). | Elite Armor |
| IV (#post_IV). | Flaming Spartan Helmet Effect |
| V (#post_V). | Important note |
| V (#post_VI). | Guide Update Procedure |
I. MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon Armor Variant - Visor/Blast Shield (stowed)
(http://a.imageshack.us/img843/3928/recon.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img843/3928/recon.png)
You can haz it
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Go the distance and pick up your Halo: Reach pre-order on September 14th: you'll be rewarded. Bungie will grant you access to your Recon.
Will there be more Vidmaster challenges? We have yet to be told.
This helmet is not unlockable in the Armory and can be obtained by picking up a copy of Halo: Reach on release day in the U.S. or by pre-ordering it anywhere else in the world from participating vendors.
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| II. UA Multi-Threat Mjolnir Mark VI(B) Armor |
(http://a.imageshack.us/img808/4179/82570160.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img808/4179/82570160.png)
A toast...
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So you know what to get and when to get it. Now where?
GameStop, of course! Pre-order from them and you will unlock the “beercan” chest piece.
You'll become extremely popular with your online friends and be the life of the victory party by bringing refreshments* to the front line.
This chest piece is not unlockable in the Armory and can be obtained by pre-ordering from GameStop (U.S.) or Game (Europe).
*Does not actually contain beer. Sorry for the letdown.
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III. Elite Armor
(http://a.imageshack.us/img824/2300/eliteu.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img824/2300/eliteu.png)
Rock'n the Mandibles
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Get your hands on a Halo: Reach Limited Edition, and any Sangheili lover will have their dreams come true. <-- THIS DOESN'T MAKE SENSE... -Pulse Cloud
This Elite armor is not unlockable in the Armory and can also be obtained with the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition and the Halo: Reach Xbox Slim.
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IV. Flaming Spartan Helmet Effect
(http://a.imageshack.us/img295/1595/flamec.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img295/1595/flamec.png)
Cool armor, bro
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Put down another $70 and you'll be on fire. Literally.
The coveted flames are no longer a Bungie-only decoration. Anyone who is dedicated enough can roast their scalp.
This armor effect is not unlockable in the Armory and can only be obtained by getting the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition.
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V. Important note
Even though the "Halo: Reach Edition" Xbox Slim console comes with the Standard Halo: Reach edition, it does comes with the Elite armor code - but that is all.
VI. Guide Update Procedure
Guides are initially submitted to the SGP Forum's "Work-In-Progress" board in a post by the author. They are then discussed, edited, and approved by SGP members. When the first edition is ready, it is copied here in the "SGP Guides" board. Although this Guide post is read-only, the author's original submission post is left open in Inquires so that future emendations can be made.
If you would like to propose an emendation to this Guide, please post a reply to this (http://www.gruntspajamas.com/forum/index.php?topic=828.0) topic.
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Quick! Link this to somewhere so that someone could possibly still benefit from it! :P
(I mean, it's just a week nao.)
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Get your hands on a Halo: Reach Limited Edition, and any Sangheili lover will have their dreams come true. <-- THIS DOESN'T MAKE SENSE... -Pulse Cloud <--I CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE :( -Night Crafter
This Elite armor is not unlockable in the Armory and can also be obtained with the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition and the Halo: Reach Xbox Slim.
And you are REALLY good at formatting on here. And writing. Thank you. So much.
Edited to be this version.
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I don't understand, it makes perfect sense to me.
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Get your hands on a Halo: Reach Limited Edition, and any Sangheili lover will have their dreams come true. <-- THIS DOESN'T MAKE SENSE... -Pulse Cloud <--I CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE :( -Night Crafter
This Elite armor is not unlockable in the Armory and can also be obtained with the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition and the Halo: Reach Xbox Slim.
And you are REALLY good at formatting on here. And writing. Thank you. So much.
Edited to be this version.
How about...
III. Elite Armor
(http://a.imageshack.us/img824/2300/eliteu.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img824/2300/eliteu.png)
Mmmm, cake!
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Elite lovers: meet your god.
Slain.
You can still wear his armor and laugh at your enemies' despair with your new, shiny armor-clad mandibles, though! Yay!
This Elite armor is not unlockable in the Armory and can also be obtained with the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition and the Halo: Reach Xbox Slim.
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Fix'd.
How about...
III. Elite Armor
(http://a.imageshack.us/img824/2300/eliteu.th.png) (http://a.imageshack.us/img824/2300/eliteu.png)
Mmmm, cake!
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Elite lovers: meet your god.
Slain.
If you buy Halo: Reach Limited Edition, you can still wear his armor and laugh at your enemies' despair with your new, shiny armor-clad mandibles! Yay!
This Elite armor is not unlockable in the Armory and can also be obtained with the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition and the Halo: Reach Xbox Slim.
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Assuming control. -Pulse Cloud
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Fix'd.
Yes! :)
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??? I'm just going to leave it....
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Is this actually gonna be finished? In a few days it won't matter at all...
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I'll fix the elite-line-that-makes-no-sense, and I think it'll be done
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Alright, I say it is done. It might be too late already, so PUBLISH IT NOW!!!
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It's not too late! And it's published (http://www.gruntspajamas.com/game_guides.php?gid=2)!
Way to go Nightcrafter and Team SGP as a whole for coming together to get this one out!
@Imppa: Get this sucker out to the masses, Ambassador! Please link to the home site, not the forum.
@NC: I hope you don't feel that I was dragging my feet on this... as you can see by the final product, your original text was just fine. All we needed was the structure around it and a few more details.
Now we have to figure out what NC should moderate...
;)
As many of you may have read in a recent Bungie Weekly Update (link needed) there are other unlockable "exclusives" that depend on your previous purchases. For example, if you provide the code from your copy of Halo:CE for the PC, you get to choose an exclusive image that appears- I think- behind your GamerTag in online lobbies.
We should decide if these are to be included in this guide (in which case the name would change to something like "Halo: Reach Exclusive Unlockable Items") or if we should put them in another one.
After the game is released, we should include images of the "tokens" that are packed in which contain the codes. When I get time, I'll update the guide to include the recon helmet change.
Thanks again to all - +KFAll!!!
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I THINK I managed to post something (crappy phone)... See my latest posts. If I haven't, I wont prolly be able to do it till 15 hours from now or so. :/
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Yeah...it didn't work. AGH! Writing with phone sucks!
Sorry about this. I can make it about 15 or 17 hours later, as said, but if someone who's good with words is interested, then off you go!
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Finally, done! (http://www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=48855005)
It will, however, most probably go pretty unnoticed because of the Thread Flood...:(
bump!