DecidingSix writes:

No smoking, kids! It'll give you Zombie Cancer.


You'll just have to read the ramblings below and make sense of it yourself.  We're actually at the character limit.  Seek help, Adam.

"Hi Bungie!

How is the peoples? I've got and new site theme and Episode 21 here, of Chaos Theory that is, and it's ready for the picking. In an attempt to catch a few more eyes I'm posting it later in the week, but you can always expect each episode out on Tuesdays, as was this last one. So, here's the new one. I spent about as much time making the logo as I did writing the episode, so you should enjoy, or I'll hold myself hostage or something.

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| ___|   | |_| |    / \    | _ |  |___|   |__ __|  | |_| |  | ____|   | _ |  |      \   \ \ / /
| |__     |  _ |   / _ \   ||_||  |__ |       | |      |  _ |   | ___|    ||_||   | / \ /     \  /
|____|  |_| |_| /_/ \_\ |__|  |___|      |_|     |_| |_|  |_____|  |__|   |_|\_\     |_|  : Episode 21: No Smoking Bullets

This week in SusskindWorld™ I had the honor of being part of "Jim Stitzel's Guest Comic Week™" over at Reclaimercomic.com™ , and it seemed to get some pretty "Positive Reviews™." But now is not the time for The Cavalcade and Near-miss explosions. Now is the time for explosions that hit their targets, like the faces of the characters in Chaos Theory. Teeth are overrated anyway, that and dignity. This one was actually finished the day it came out (Tuesday), which basically makes it the closest I've pulled to my deadline ever in the series' many month life.

Chaos Theory is coming to a close folks, those who don't know. I'm off perusing the internet trying to gather up enough of a following before the next project begins, but as far as the world of CT goes, your looking at the last 3 episodes, followed by an Epilogue, in the coming weeks. Come enjoy while it's still in season. You don't want to get in on this later, cause it's like fruit, you know? Like... It gets all ripe and gross, like something that sat out for too long during the summer. OR MILK! Milk gets ugly when it's old! Just like Chaos Theory... Yeaaaaaa... *sigh*

Under threat of being forced to spend more than 20 seconds (my personal record) on lolcats.com, I've been told to mention the following: Halo3webcomics.com is glad to have our three new members to the webcomics team:

Broken
Rebellion
ODST

So as Louis Wu would say: GET READING!

Stay Beautiful everyone, I know I will,

-Adam Susskind, Writer and Producer, Chaos Theory"

Bilfred writes:

BWO's new project announcement video.


Using a superbly produced machinima that borrows some cues from the Superintendent and boasts some original, ultra-special special effects, Black Water Ops announces their new website in grand style.  Whether or not you're looking for a new community group to take part in or just looking to kill a few minutes of your time, you should tune into this video.  It's embedded below, but for best effect you should click through to check it out in the highest quality format available.

"After months of work, help from the top Admin from HaloTech.org, and over $1,000 invested, the BWO Project has come to completion. Oooh Em Geee has edited an amazing commercial to announce the release of the BWO Project, you wont want to miss it! Please click the link below and ENJOY!"



Black Water Ops - "See You On The Battlefield!" (YouTube.com/TheBlackWaterOps)

Black Water Ops - "See You On The Battlefield!" (YouTube.com/ooohemgeeeFTW)

www.blackwaterops.net

KWDzeroxx writes:

You like Twinkies, don't you?

If you're looking to have foodstuffs mailed to you from a guy on the Internet, and you have some beatbox skills, Bryan Simon is looking for you.  Take one of his songs, perform it using some verbal percussion, and send it to Bryan and you could be a winner.  Want more details?  Hit the link below for the rules via video.

YouTube - Beatbox Contest - Win Some Twinkies!

Deuced On Who writes:

Mythic Map Pack Friday Forgebattle recap.


The Forge lovers over at Forgebattles.com had another custom content hoedown and they caught it all on tape.  If you want to watch the recap, or participate on your own, the description of the event and two part video is a few scrolls to the south.

"We are back yet again with a two part recap for the Mythic Map Friday hosted by x DREAM 76 x, and there are more parties planned! If you don't know, this MMF includes only Mythic maps and if you would like to get in the next one, sign up at Forgebattle.com. Videos brought to you by HaloEvolution."


YouTube - Forgebattle's MMF #3 Recap Part 1



YouTube - Forgebattle's MMF #3 Recap Part 2

Six Below writes:

Three times the 'tage.


What do you get when your montage has three players participating?  A Tritage, of course.  This one comes to us by way of H3Center.  The original score has bee stripped, but the plays stand up to scrutiny.  If you're interested, video and link are inline below.

A Deaf Boy writes:

Your work on display.


A Deaf boy compiled a second screenshot collection showcasing some of the best stuff the community has to offer.  If you want to see the finished product, the screenshot highlight reel follows his description.  Check it out.

"It's back and better than ever. The second installment of the greatest Halo 3 screenshots taken by the wonderful Bungie.net Community (yeah, YOU)! Set to some nice music, sit back and enjoy the show!"



YouTube - Halo 3 Greatest Screenshots Volume II

It's like a montage, but smaller.


This "minitage" features Dutchy, some great matchmaking gameplay, and a track with explicit lyrics.  Once again, if you're easily offended, steer clear.  Cut in HD and clocking in at just over three minutes, this one's easily digestible.  Give it a look.

"No don't you worry."


Kamiik's "Float On" isn't the most flashy montage you'll ever lay eyes on, but it nicely paced, lightly edited, and set to a soundtrack that won't have you relying on a hearing aid later in life.  If you're into a more relaxing montage, give this one a watch.



YouTube - Kamiik's "Float On"

Twists and turns.


HaloTutorial made a video of some racing on bam3214's custom Sandbox track, "Quantum."  This one's a bit more advanced than most, with tight quarters, banks, and broken track that requires drivers to hang on tight.  Video contains annotation with an expletive, but if you're not offended by such things, the embed and link to the Map Variant are listed below.

Stealth in Slipspace.


The guest writers keep on coming with the fifth installment of this week's hijacked Reclaimer.  Looks like our onboard AI might have broken the Universe.  Oh well.  Calculations are difficult.

Reclaimer - Guest Comic 5

Need Mythic?


Domino Theory and HBO might have your solution.  Hit the link below, read the instructions, and then reread the instructions.  When you're done reading the instructions, go ahead and submit an entry for your chance to win.

HBO Mythic Map Code Giveaway

Where would you set up shop?


Hawty McBloggy has more tens to top.  This newest has her speculating on which multiplayer map she'd most like to live in.  Even though it's a down market, if you want to weigh in on where you would live, hit the jump and leave your comments after the article.

Top Ten Halo Multiplayer Maps I’d Like to Reside Upon

The Catfish 16 writes:

The Other Side...


Looks like The Catfish is pulling double duty, kicking out Reclaimer this morning and his own comic this afternoon.  Reward his hard work by clicking the link below.  You'll be glad you did.

"Hello all,

Well after a mini-cliffhanger on Monday I'll drop a duo on you today in double entendre style. This ever so small interluding arc being one of two episodes, and that are two guys in to observe. Come on over and see it.

47 - The Other Side

The Catfish"

Def Guru 7777 writes:

An homage to an arcade classic.


This Map and Game Variant do more than just pay tribute to Pac-Man, they actually offer an interesting gameplay twist to Halo 3's Oddball.  If you're looking for some variety, or simply want to experience what it would be like to actually be Pac-Man, check out the video below and then download the files to experience it firsthand.

"Machinima.com has highlighted a new video describing a cool Pac-Man map and gametype. Set in Sandbox's Crypt, the map is faithfully recreated from the classic arcade game. I feel as though I'd be stealing the video's thunder if I explained it all here. Check out the video and download the map and gametype."



YouTube - Pac-Man Halo

Bungie.net - Pacman's Crypt

Bungie.net - Pacman's Skull

Koko98s writes:

Rest in peace.


Kokobear's finished up the seventh installment of The Unlucky Elite.  If you've been following along, it looks like this might be the final installment.  If you haven't, this is a good time to start from scratch.  Current episode embedded below.  You can find the rest at kokobear's YouTube channel.  Warning: Some Adult themes.

"After too much punishment, the unlucky elite is finally put out of his misery."



YouTube - The Unlucky Elite 7

The Cavalcada have feelings too!


Oops, looks like we missed this one from this morning.  Reclaimer has published another guest comic, this one coming to us from the mind of The Catfish.  Things are getting shaky on the set, it seems.  Thanks to the fine, upstanding folks at HBO for the link.

Reclaimer - Guest Comic 4

padres1944dylan writes:

Now more frequent than the Bungie Podcast!


Harsh, but fair.  If you're itching for a podcast that revolves around the Halo community, maybe this one will give you a good, soothing scratch.  As with any offsite media, click at your own risk.  You might hear a naughty word or two.

"Want to listen to another random communities podcast? Then come see what is going on in the Halo 3 Mythbusters Community, brought to you by padres1944 and soccerlax13. Listen to interviews, news, and a whole lot more. Notable interviewees are TURRET BUDDY and Phenomenon IV. News includes a Humpday, Community Spotlight, and much love to Urk. Join the H3MB Community to join all the fun and get the inside info on future episodes, and possibly even be in one.

Podcast Download

P.S. RandomSauce would like me to inform you that he was not involved in the production of this podcast in any way other than hosting, so please, don't bug him about it."

ganit appleby writes:

Stole ya clips!


We're not talking about your mother, "Ma-Ma' means Matchmaking, and that's where ganit appleby found all of these clips.  If you squared off against him online, chances are he scoured your File Share looking for your best plays.  You may have never thought about starring in your own Montage, but that's just too stinkin' bad.   See if you made the grade below.



YouTube - The First Ma-Ma-Montage

Mini Waz writes:

Monitors at the ready!

Forge Cafe is hosting their inaugural map making competition right here at Bungie.net.  If you think you have the skills to shape Sandbox any way you see fit, this might be your chance to prove it.  They're offering secret prizes.  Interested?  Read the details and hit the jump below.

"Build an amusement park! Ferris wheels, roller coasters, ski-ball machines, and more.  Make it as big, or as small as you like. Make as many or as few rides and attractions as you wish. It's your creation. Be creative, be original.

For more information and to enter this map competition, simply join Forge Cafe and head into the Map Contest thread for more details.  The winning map will be featured on their YouTube Channel."

Pogra writes:

"We're gonna need a little help tonight."


To celebrate his favorite Playlist, which we totally ruined last weekend, Higher Octane decided to make a Halo 3 Living Dead Montage.  If like eating brains with your friends and didn't get a chance the last time out, we apologize.  Here's a sweet montage to make it up to you.



YouTube - Halo 3 Living Dead Montage

Greenskull360 writes:

Teeing off.


Nothing too spectacular going on here.  Just a few players, some Gravity Hammers, and a few four-wheel vehicles flying through the air.  We're pretty sure these guys might be the Tiger Woods of Mongoose and we really don't even know what that means.

"Greenskull, BWO MisterMagoo, and SMG90 prove once again that they are the masters of Halo golf by playing it in an unusual fashion: with Mongooses. Enjoy the fun-filled video of mongoose shenanigans below."



YouTube - Goose Golfin'

Senor Cuban writes:

So about this gold room you speak of?

A cuban cat has published the first in his series of Halo 3 screenshot tutorials.  If you want to know how players are snapping their screenshots and adding spiffy effects, but couldn't wrap your mind around the written tutorials on offer, maybe these videos will be more your speed.



YouTube - Colors Ep. 1 "Avalanche"

All the Better to 4 Shot With.


The twenty third installment of Chronicles of ODS Steve has been dropped.  Steve's puttin' some scissors to work.  Why?  Click the link.

All the Better to 4 Shot With (#23)