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|released = {{vgrelease|North America|NA|[[September 25]] [[2007]]}}<ref name=releasedate>{{cite web |url = http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12467 |title = Finish the Fight on September 25, 2007 |accessdate = 2007-05-16 |author = Luke Smith (Lukems) |date = 2007-05-15 |format = HTML |publisher = Bungie Software |quote = On September 25, 2007, players will be able to finish the fight they started in Halo: Combat Evolved and continued in Halo 2. Halo 3 will release in Europe on September 26, 2007}}</ref><br />
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{{vgrelease|Japan|JP|[[September 27]] [[2007]]}}<ref name="japrelease">{{cite web |url = http://www.xbox.com/ja-JP/games/h/halo3/ |title = Halo 3 Page Xbox Japan |accessdate = 2007-06-15 |author = Microsoft Games Studio |authorlink = Microsoft Game Studios |year = 2007 |format = HTML |publisher = Xbox.com/ja-JP/ |language = Japanese |quote = 発売日: 2007/09/27 }}</ref>
|genre = [[First-person shooter]]
|modes = [[Single player]], [[Cooperative gameplay|Cooperative mode]], [[Multiplayer]] and [[Online multiplayer]]
|ratings = [[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: M<br /> [[Computer Entertainment Rating Organization|CERO]]: D<br>[[Office of Film and Literature Classification (Australia)|OFLC]]: M<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.classification.gov.au/special.html?n=46&p=156&sTitle=Halo+3&sTitleExact=1&sMediaGames=1&sDateFromM=1&sDateFromY=2003&sDateToM=10&sDateToY=2007&record=221739|title=HALO 3 Game (Multi Platform)|publisher=The Classification Board and Classification Review Board|accessdate=2007-07-18}}</ref>
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'''''Halo 3''''', the third [[video game]] in the [[Xbox]] science fiction franchise ''[[Halo (video game series)|Halo]]'', is a [[first-person shooter]] under development by [[Bungie Studios]] for the [[Xbox 360]] and is expected to "set a new high water mark" for next-generation games.<ref name=Time>[[TIME Magazine]], [[March 19]], [[2007]], page 52</ref> An [http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Halo3Announcement official announcement] on the developer's website states that ''Halo 3'' will end the current [[story arc]] of the [[Halo (series)|''Halo'' trilogy]]. A public [[beta test]] of the multiplayer component of the game occurred between [[May 16]], [[2007]] and [[June 10]], [[2007]].<ref name=multiplayermadness>{{cite web |url = http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=MPBetaAndVidocRelease |title = Inside Bungie: Multiplayer Madness! |accessdate = 2007-04-17 |author = Frank O'Connor (Frankie) |date = 2007-04-10 |format = HTML |publisher = Bungie.net |quote = The Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta will go live on May 16th at 12:00 AM PDT and run through June 6th at 11:59 PM PDT}}</ref> The final version of the game is due to be released on [[September 25]], [[2007]]<ref name=releasedate /> in the [[United States]], [[Canada]] and [[Australia]], and on [[September 26]], [[2007]] in [[Europe]].
==Gameplay==
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As a [[first person shooter]] (with occasional third person viewpoints) and action game, ''Halo 3'' involves a lot of running, jumping and driving from one point to the next, attempting not to get killed by the game's enemies: the [[Covenant (Halo)|Covenant]] and the [[Flood (Halo)|Flood]]. Often players must kill their foes (though this is not always required) in order to advance the game. This can be done by a variety of means but [[shooting]] them is the most commonly employed. But hitting ([[melee]]) or ramming objects into them (with vehicles or otherwise), throwing [[grenades]] or other explosives at them and even forcing them off large heights can all cause enemies to die, and the game to progress.
The balance of weapons and objects in the game has been adjusted to adhere to what [[Multiplayer]] Designer Lars Bakken describes as the "Golden Three Things of ''Halo''". These are weapons, grenades, and melee attacks; all three of which are simultaneously available to a player at all times while on foot (unless they are dual wielding).
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The idea of "balance" (at least in multiplayer) is that each specific weapon or piece of equipment has specific areas were it is most useful, and others where it falls far short. No matter what combination of weapons a player chooses (players are famously limited only two choices of weapons in ''Halo''), there will be situations in which they have an advantage, and others in which they have a disadvantage. The result is that there is no one weapon/vehicle that is overwhelmingly the best overall choice for whatever type of situation they may encounter (unlike the M6D pistol in the original [[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo]]).
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[[Image:Halo 3 control scheme.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The current default controller layout.]]
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= March 26 =
[[AI]] behavior of both enemies and allies in the campaign will be greatly enhanced in ''Halo 3''. Marines' driving and gunning skills on the Warthog, Grunt flanking maneuvers in battle, and Brute "[[pack mentality]]" have all been mentioned by Bungie as examples of using the power of the Xbox 360 for more than just increased polygon counts. Enemy AI will also have new non-combat behaviors, rather than just sitting around waiting for players to kill them, to make them feel more "alive" and realistic
== how to use the wikipedia account? ==
The new default controller layout will see the Right Bumper become the "action" button (pick up, reload, board vehicles, activate switches, etc), with the '''X''' button being used for deployment of special equipment:<ref name="betaquestions"> {{cite web |url = http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/04/10/halo-3-video-questions-cleared-up/ |title = Halo 3 video questions cleared up |accessdate = 2007-04-17 |author = Dustin Burg |date = 2007-04-10 |format = HTML |work = Xbox 360 fanboy Halo 3 Coverage |publisher = Xbox360fanboy.com |quote = ..the new bubble shield and trip mine are two of the X button's deployments ...}}</ref> the portable grav lift, the Bubble Shield, the trip mine and the power drainer. When dual-wielding, weapons can be individually reloaded using either the left or right bumper.
I have sign up in wikipedia but dont knw for which purpose should i use my account? can I send e-mail from my account to my friend? plz guide me..
:Well this is the online encyclopedia that anyone can edit. It has little to do with sending email and more to do with writing and helping out with tasks that benefit the encyclopedia. If you'd like to help out and get involved, a good launching point is the [[Wikipedia:Community Portal]]. Regarding email, you can send email to other Wikipedians, but not to outside email addresses. We're not a free email host.--[[User:Fuhghettaboutit|Fuhghettaboutit]] 03:22, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::The first thing to do with your account is to [[WP:SIG|sign your posts on talk pages]], by typing four tildes, like this: <code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>. (This page is not technically in a "Talk" [[Help:Namespace|namespace]], but by convention we treat it as if it is. On Wikipedia, we always follow the rules, except when we don't.) You might also [[Help:User page|make your user page]]. To learn what other Wikipedians do with their accounts, as well as to learn what a Wikipedian is, start reading [[User:John Broughton/Editor's Index to Wikipedia]] and the (many) pages it links to. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia about pretty much everything, so this is a ''very'' complex project. (It's quite possible that no single human has a solid grasp on everything going on here, any more than the [[President of the United States]] knows what every government employee or agency is doing.) You might also bookmark this Help desk page, and each day come back and read the day's questions and answers, following the links in the answers to read more details. That will give you a good picture on what is going on here, or at least a subset of such activities that people are asking for help about. If you want to [[Wikipedia:Emailing users|send e-mail]] to your friend from Wikipedia, your friend will also have to sign up for a Wikipedia account. Ultimately your goal should be to [[Help:Edit|edit]] some articles, making them better than they were before you arrived. If you have a particular interest, you might see if a [[Wikipedia:WikiProject|WikiProject]] exists for it, and join. I also recommend the [[Wikipedia:Instructional material#MediaWiki training videos|training videos]] for an easy introduction to what [[wiki]]s are about. --[[User:Teratornis|Teratornis]] 14:41, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
Other buttons are unchanged, but '''B''' (melee attack) also will be used to take a stationary gun turret off its tripod for mobile use, becoming one of the game's "support weapons" (see ''Weaponry'' below),
== Honorius and his likely Google company ==
<ref name="Kotaku 07-05-11">{{cite video | people = Frank O'connor (presenter), Richard Blakeley (Camera), Michael McWhertor (News Writer) |date = 2007-05-11 |title = Kotaku Beta Preview Presentation | url = http://kotaku.com/gaming/has-anyone-here-seen-predator%3F/new-video-of-halo-3-beta-map-weapons-259861.php |format = Flash video/ HTML) |medium = Presentation |publisher = Kotaku.com |accessdate = 2007-05-12 |time = 2:30}}</ref> as well as other context sensitive functions.
As with previous games however, players can still choose to change the default control layout in their game profile to a number of pre-sets. <ref name="betacontrols">{{cite web |url = http://www.bungie.net/content.aspx?link=h3betaWhatsNew |title = H3 Public Beta: Whats new? |accessdate = 2007-07-07 |author = Frank O'Connor (Frankie) |date = 2007-05-15 |format = HTML/ASP |work = Guide to the Halo 3 Beta |publisher = Bungie.net |quote = The default button layout is one of four available in the Beta }}</ref>
Right now, if you [http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Honorius Google "Honorius"], Wikipedia's article [[Honorius (emperor)]] is listed with the following summary: "Encyclopedia article which recounts the life of this Roman Emperor in a negative light." "Negative light"? Not exactly the NPOV goal here. Also, I'm guessing that whatever robot/well-intentioned person/vandal is responsible for this has done the same thing for other articles. Who should be alerted, and in what way? <math>\sim</math> [[User:Lenoxus|Lenoxus]] [[User talk:Lenoxus|" * "]] 05:58, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
*I wonder how that happened. I'd expect developers to be responsible for Google summaries, perhaps contact those. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 07:42, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:See [[Wikipedia:Developers]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 07:43, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
* I am pretty sure that Google's summaries, which sometimes appear in place of a piece of text, are the editorial work of Google themselves. I just looked at the abstract given by Google for a site I am involved with which is (while accurate) not a form of words ever provided on the site. I cannot find a confirmation of this, but it may be worth asking on [[Talk:Google]] if anyone knows of it. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 10:42, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
** Maybe it was taken from the text of links linking into Wikipedia from outside? --[[User:ais523|ais523]] 12:06, 26 March 2007 ([[User:ais523|U]][[User talk:ais523|T]][[Special:Contributions/Ais523|C]])
*Google does not have resources to manually make descriptions. They get many descriptions from [[Open Directory Project]], including this one which is from http://dmoz.org/Society/History/By_Time_Period/Ancient/Rome/People/Roman_Emperors/Honorius/ The "update listing" link there can be used to suggest a new description. The suggestion will (it may take some time) be reviewed by an ODP editor who decides what to do. [[User:PrimeHunter|PrimeHunter]] 12:51, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
== Johnny Clegg =Campaign===
Only a very limited portion of the Campaign mode has been shown thus far. At [[Marketing for Halo 3#E3 2006 trailer|E3 2006]], in [[Marketing for Halo 3#"Et tu, Brute?" video documentary|"Et Tu, Brute?"]] and again at [[Marketing for Halo 3#E3 2007 trailer |E3 2007]]. There are several distinct types of environments that players will have to traverse in ''Halo 3''; lush jungles, built up towns and sparse desert environments have all been seen.
====Meta-game====
I would like to know if anyone is able to help me meet Johnny Clegg. I've tried to meet him for more or less 9 years now. I've sent emails to editors of newspapers, magazines, tv shows and radio stations asking if they could help out. I've met one of his band members who tried to get me backstage to meet Johnny after a concert.People in France, Germany, America, Australia and South Africa have tried to help me meet Johnny. I've written letters and phoned, but nothing has worked. I'm 16 years old and keep getting turned down after concerts to meet Johnny Clegg. Please let me know if you can help me meet Johnny. Thank you.[[User:41.241.245.190|41.241.245.190]] 06:08, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
''Halo 3'' features a "campaign meta-game" in which a player is awarded a score for completing a level in the single-player campaign. No other information is available save for a reference to the Achievements associated with them.<ref name="achievements" /> It implies, as with the previous ''Halo'' games, that campaign levels can be replayed freely, and that single-player Xbox Live Leaderboards will be associated with the "meta-game". It has also been said that not only can players attain awards such as medals in campaign, but even more armor permutations.
{{cquote|The latest batch of images also lift the veil on a pair of Armor Permutations in Halo 3. These multiplayer-only, cosmetic changes to your armor are a way to add diversity, spice and flavor to ''Halo 3'''s multiplayer shenanigans. The C.Q.B. (Close Quarters Battle) and E.V.A. (Extra Vehicular Activity) variants of Spartans are two of the numerous permutations players will be able to unlock in ''Halo 3''. <ref name="screenshotsgalore">
:I'm sorry but Wikipedia is not able to help you with that. We are writing an Encyclopedia and just have an article about [[Johnny Clegg]]. [[User:PrimeHunter|PrimeHunter]] 12:41, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
{{cite web |url = http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12616 |title = Way Beyond the Beta: Screenshots Galore |accessdate = 2007-07-04 |author = Lukems |date = 2007-07-03 |format = HTML /ASPX |publisher = Bungie.net |language = English }}</ref> }}
===Multiplayer===
== A MISTAKE BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION ==
Like most multiplayer Xbox 360 titles, ''Halo 3'' will use a customized version of [[TrueSkill]] ranking system for its online matchmaking facilities. ''Halo 3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s matchmaking system will be based on two different ranks, skill and experience (Rating Points or RP). Skill will simply be the TrueSkill rank of the player in a given playlist, and experience (RP) is a linear measure of experience (1 point for each win in the online playlists). Overlaid by a Military rank; so, a player with a designation of a "General" will have played for a longer time than someone who is a "recruit". This is in order to make the system more fair and to reflect the effect of experience on players' profiles.<ref name="1up-3155479"> {{cite web |url = http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3155479 |title = The Five Best Things About Halo 3 |accessdate = 2007-04-28 |author= Luke Smith |date = 2006-11-24 |format = HTML |work = 1up Halo 3 Coverage |publisher = 1up.com |language = English}}</ref> The RP system also has a mechanism built in to dissuade players from excessive quitting from matches, which became a problem for some players in Halo 2. When players quit from a match before it has finished, they will lose 2 RP. So players that regularly quit games, leaving their teammates stranded, may eventually end up having ''negative'' RP.
UNSC Service Tags (consisting of one letter followed by two numbers) will be used instead of small HUD emblems to identify allies in games. In addition to the customization of Service Tags, players can now choose three different colors (as opposed to two in ''Halo 2'') for their armor in multiplayer (primary, secondary and detail), as well as three for their multiplayer emblem.<ref name="XboxydeBetaMenu"> {{cite web |url = http://www.xboxyde.com/gallery_5404_en.html |title = Halo 3 Beta Character Menu |accessdate = 2007-05-11 |author = BlimBlim |date = 2007-05-11 |format = HTML /JPG Image |work = Xboxyde Halo 3 Coverage |publisher = Xboxyde.com/Gamersyde.com |language = English }}</ref>
If you are not the right editor for this item, please pass it on to whoever is. I just pulled up the subject "Doberman Pinscher" on Wikepedia and although there are several photographs of actual Doberman Pinschers, the first photo to greet the viewer is of a tiny breed of dog that looks like a Miniature Manchester Terrier. Until recently a photo of a magnificent Doberman was in that space. Is somebody playing a joke with your format or what? Please check this out and make the necessary correction. <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[Special:Contributions/69.117.106.58|69.117.106.58]] ([[User talk:69.117.106.58|talk]]) 07:10, 26 March 2007 (UTC).</small><!-- HagermanBot Auto-Unsigned -->
: It looks like someone [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Doberman_Pinscher&diff=117931611&oldid=117855998 corrected the mistake]. -[[User:SpuriousQ|SpuriousQ]] ([[User talk:SpuriousQ|talk]]) 07:22, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
In the July 2007 issue of ''[[Gamepro]]'', (as well as a few other local an international magazines) it was revealed that Spartan armor in multiplayer will be customizable in look as well as color.<ref name="GameproJuly">{{Citation | last1= Sid | first1= Vicious | last2 = Marbles |first2 = Mr. |last3 = Moses |first3 = Tenacious |last4 = Offender |first4 = Long-Haired | author-link= GamePro |year = 2007 |date = July |title = Halo Goes Supernova |periodical = GamePro |issue = July 2007 |pages = 48-64 |url = http://www.gamepro.org/news.cfm?article_id=114788 |accessdate = 2007-06-06}}</ref> In addition to the standard Mjolnir-armor look, players can choose to swap out helmet, arm and body sections to the new CQB (Close Quarters Battle) and EVA (Extra Vehicular Activity) armor types, as well as other, unannounced variants. Bungie has not confirmed whether or not the player can be an Elite, but Frankie says in the 06/08/07 Bungie Weekly Update, "Well, it would be kind of weird for us to add so much customization for appearance and forget about one of the major MP characters, wouldn’t it? We’ll have more news about the existence or otherwise of an Elite model fairly soon."
== I don't like spam. ==
Bungie also stated that they have redesigned the UI (user interface) from ''Halo 2'', making it easier to generate a custom game in ''Halo 3'' multiplayer.
Category:Quest Software and its 21 articles seem to be 100% spam, the product of a single user. Since I don't want to have to add a speedy deletion tag to that many pages, here I am. [[User:Clarityfiend|Clarityfiend]] 08:24, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
*You could try contacting someone with access to [[WP:AWB|AutoWikiBrowser]]. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 09:11, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
Hosts will now be able to "advertise" their custom games via [[Xbox Live]] Public; making it easier to find a multiplayer match to a player's taste without having to link up with friends.<ref name="1up-3155479" />
== updating spiderman 3 ==
In late [[2006]], due to a "significant chunk" of ''Halo 2'' players being female, Bungie was considering to have a female voice for the Spartan character in multiplayer as an additional option.<ref name="cid9170"> {{cite web |url = http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=9170 |title = Bungie Weekly Update 2006/11/10 |accessdate = 2006-11-11 |author = Frank O'Connor (Frankie) |date = 2006-11-10 |format = HTML /ASP |publisher = Bungie.net |language = English |archiveurl = http://nikon.bungie.org/bwu/index.html?item=100 |archivedate = 2006-11-11 |quote = ...one of the things we’re looking at for Halo 3 multiplayer is adding a female voice to the Spartan character...}}</ref>
i just received new information that spiderman 3 will be released in Singapore on may 1 2007.I would really appreciate that you update the page on spiderman 3 saying that the movie will be released on may 1 2007 in Singapore!!! Thank you!!! I would have done this myself if the page was not semi-protected.This is just a gentle reminder!!! <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Shaktis100|Shaktis100]] ([[User talk:Shaktis100|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Shaktis100|contribs]]) 08:39, 26 March 2007 (UTC).</small><!-- HagermanBot Auto-Unsigned -->
A new feature dubbed the "[[asshole|A-hole]] button" can be used to mute annoying players in the game quickly and easily from the in-game scoreboard view.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6165796.html |title=Halo 3 gets shutup button |accessdate=2007-04-28}}</ref>
:[[Spider-Man 3]] currently only mentions release dates in Japan (world premiere) and USA (production country and largest commercial market). The Singapore market appears to have relatively low importance and may not be notable enough to mention. It can be discussed at [[Talk:Spider-Man 3#International release dates]]. [[User:PrimeHunter|PrimeHunter]] 12:28, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:The external links include [http://spiderman3.sonypictures.com/international/ International release dates] which is probably not worth copying to the article. [[User:PrimeHunter|PrimeHunter]] 12:32, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
People sifting through the code, as well as those who glitched their way into the Custom Game UI, of the ''Halo 3'' Beta have found that the strength of gravity is indeed a customizable option in multiplayer games, confirming statements made by Bungie employees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://farm1.static.flickr.com/231/503973679_660e011151.jpg|title=Custom gravity options in Halo 3 Beta menus|accessdate=2007-05-24}}</ref>
==Signing the time only==
Three <nowiki>~~~</nowiki> signs your name, four <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> signs the time aswell. How about only the time? How can this be done? [[User talk:Think outside the box|Think outside the box]] 11:06, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:Five tildes (<nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>) generates the time part of the signature: 11:07, 26 March 2007 (UTC). --[[User:ais523|ais523]] 11:07, 26 March 2007 ([[User:ais523|U]][[User talk:ais523|T]][[Special:Contributions/Ais523|C]])
::Thank you for that! I should have been able to work that one out! [[User talk:Think outside the box|Think outside the box]] 11:25, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
Judging from a preview [[Quicktime VR]] released by Bungie, the characters appear to have breathing animations when standing still, moving up and down slightly.
== ASAP ==
====Saved Films====
Sorry in the wrong place I bet. Thuis guys a Vandal 24.39.181.168 see Cars Film article etc could someboby warrn him or put a block in?--[[User:McNoddy|McNoddy]] 13:20, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
''Halo 3'' will have a feature called "Saved Films". This feature allows players to save a copy of the game data of a multiplayer match or campaign session to their [[Xbox 360]] [[hard drive]] so they may watch the match over again. The public beta's implementation will only allow viewing of the saved videos from the in-game perspective the person whose recording it is.<ref name="h3betaSavedFilms">{{cite web |url = http://www.bungie.net/content.aspx?link=h3betaSavedFilms |title = Saved Films and File Share |accessdate = 2007-05-16 |author = Frank O'Connor (Frankie) |date = 2007-05-15 |format = HTML /ASPX |work = Halo 3 Beta Guide |publisher = Bungie.net |language = English }}</ref>
In the final game the functionality of the "Saved Film" feature is planned to be extended. Players will be able to view the action from almost any angle and any player's perspective (including a free-roaming camera to "navigate" saved films), as well as being able to slow down the speed, zoom and even play the recording in reverse. Certain sections of the saved films could even be cut out to create a shorter clip of a particularly amazing or special moment.<ref name="h3betaSavedFilms" /> Still pictures from films can also be taken and shared online.
:[[User talk:24.39.181.168]] reports a 48-hour block. [[WP:AIV]] is a better place. [[User:PrimeHunter|PrimeHunter]] 13:43, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:Thank You for your help and speedy reply [[User:PrimeHunter|PrimeHunter]] --[[User:McNoddy|McNoddy]] 13:45, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
As the Saved Films are only the game data (not an actual video), this allows the file sizes to be relatively small. A recording for a typical "long" game is in the region of only 6 [[megabyte|MB]].<ref name="h3betaSavedFilms" /> Films will also be played back at whatever resolution the [[Xbox 360]] is set to, regardless of the resolution at which the a player was using at the time of the recording. All games are recreated in real-time on the Xbox 360 using the ''Halo 3'' engine.
== Deleting searches ==
Players will also be able to show their saved films to other players as well as store a saved film on a central, Bungie run, server with the new File Sharing features. Friends (or rivals) can then view it even when the creating player is not online. During the Beta each player had 25 [[megabyte|MB]] of storage space, which may change by the time the final game ships. The Saved Film feature is described as an "excellent training aid" since players can gain valuable tactical insight into the strategies of other players by viewing the saved films.<ref name="handson">{{cite web |url = http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo3/20070511-mulitplayerbeta.htm |title = Hands-On: Halo 3 Multiplayer Beta |accessdate = 2007-05-12 |author = Denny Atkin |date = 2007-05-11 |format = HTML |work = Previews on Xbox.com |publisher = Xbox.com |language = English }}</ref>
Hello,
This feature will also facilitate the creation of [[machinima]] and other game-related videos, as well as give the creators of such videos advanced tools to enhance the quality of this medium. Video game montage creators can save games to the hard drive of their [[Xbox 360]] console for later use, so they never have to miss a camera shot, while machinima directors and cinematographers will have expanded camera options, instead of having to resort to using a first-person, gameplay perspective.
How can I delete my past searches please so that they are not displayed under the search window/
Thank you.[[User:208.7.160.78|208.7.160.78]] 14:00, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
: Hehe, what are you trying to hide? ;-) Anyway, these are stored by your browser, not Wikipedia. Check your browser's documentation. -[[User:SpuriousQ|SpuriousQ]] ([[User talk:SpuriousQ|talk]]) 14:05, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:: More notes about browsers and Wikipedia are here: [[User:John Broughton/Editor's Index to Wikipedia#Bro]]. --[[User:Teratornis|Teratornis]] 17:34, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:::You can re-set your browser, to its factory settings. This should remove all entries into your browser. [[User:Scottydude|Scottydude]] 20:21, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
===Weapons===
== Staying signed in ... ==
''Halo 3'' introduces a new-to-the-series class called "support weapons". These are a group of exceptionally large, powerful and cumbersome two-handed weapons that, when carried, change the view to a third-person perspective and cause the player to move more slowly. The only two weapons in this class that have been revealed thus far are the Machine Gun Turret and the Missile Pod, both of which were available in the public beta.
The now-iconic Assault Rifle which appeared in the original ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo]]'' as the MA5B but was absent from ''[[Halo 2]]'' is returning for ''Halo 3'' retooled into the MA5C. Developer [[Bungie]] hopes it will fill the role as the "ultimate spawn weapon", allowing players to hold their own in a fight straight away (unlike the SMG in ''Halo 2'') but not be so powerful as to overshadow all of the other weapons (like the M6D in ''Halo''). In hopes of fulfilling this, it has a smaller magazine and slower rate of fire than its previous iteration but a longer range and greater accuracy.
I am having no luck signing in on LOSTPEDIA.COM.
There are more new weapons, most in order to expand the "[[The Covenant (Halo)#Brutes|Brute]] Sandbox." The Brute Spiker, a sub machine-gun like weapon with a vicious double blade on the front, and the Spike Grenade, able to stick to any surface and release a controlled explosion of deadly spikes.
I sign in and my name appears in the header, however, when I navigate away from the sign-in confirmation page, my name "disappears," and it seems that I am no longer signed in.
When a player is carrying a second weapon in ''Halo 3'', the secondary weapon will be stored on the character's back (for larger, two-handed weapons) or on a leg holster (for smaller, one-handed weapons). This makes it impossible to "hide" a powerful secondary weapon and surprise unsuspecting foes.
How do I correct this?
===Vehicles===
Thanks,
''Halo 3'', like its predecessors, will also feature a strong vehicular component. Vehicles, and their countermeasures (rockets, mines, etc.), are tightly integrated with ''Halo'' gameplay. Many of the series' vehicles are returning in the third installment. Vehicles cover a wide range of types, including light [[reconnaissance]] vehicles, large, heavily armoured [[tanks]], troop and vehicle transport craft, plus various atmospheric and spacecraft, though not all are usable by the player.
The Mongoose ATV that had been originally designed for ''Halo 2'' but was cut out, finally makes an appearance in ''Halo 3''. Within the games' story, it is a human vehicle in addition to the Scorpion tank and Warthog offroad vehicle. It is a small quad-bike vehicle and, like the ''Warthog'', the driver is unable to fire any on-board weapons, and as such is nearly defenseless. A second player can ride on the back of the vehicle, however, to provide some offensive capability. There will also be a new variant of Warthog, with a rear compartment that can carry more troops instead of a gun. It can be seen briefly in the [[E3 2007]] video.
[[User:67.142.130.26|67.142.130.26]] 15:05, 26 March 2007 (UTC)Lisakaymck
:Try using the 'remember me' checkbox and making sure you've got cookies set. If you're using a satellite ISP, there are known problems involving such ISPs and MediaWiki (Wikipedia has [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/w/index.php?title=Special:Userlogin a workaround], but I don't think other MediaWiki wikis do.) Hope that helps! --[[User:ais523|ais523]] 15:10, 26 March 2007 ([[User:ais523|U]][[User talk:ais523|T]][[Special:Contributions/Ais523|C]])
There is also an entirely new [[The Covenant (Halo)#Brute|Brute]] vehicle, dubbed the "Brute Chopper". Unlike other vehicles attributed to The Covenant in the game, that entirely hover or fly above the ground, it has a single large and heavy wheel on the front with a hovering driver seat behind. <ref name="chopper">{{cite web |url = http://www.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=chopperfiction |title = The Brute Chopper |accessdate = 2007-07-07 |author = Lukems |date = 2007-07-06 |format = HTML /ASP |publisher = Bungie.net |language = English }}</ref> It has been referred to as a "vehicle smasher," able to destroy other vehicles with a single hit. Insofar it has only been seen in the [[E3 2007]] [[Marketing_for_Halo_3#E3_2007_trailer|Trailer]].
== Adding an external link? ==
The Banshee and Wraith have been altered in terms of gameplay. The Banshee now has the ability to fire its Fuel Rod Gun in multiplayer matches, an ability which was formerly restricted to Campaign and the multiplayer component of the PC version of Halo: Combat Evolved. The Wraith is now a two-man vehicle. One player drives the vehicles and fires the main cannon, while the other player fires the smaller plasma turret. The plasma turret was formerly exclusive to the Covenant AI in the Halo 2 Campaign.
I have written an article that could be made the target of an "external link" from (in this case) the main article on the Mandelbrot Set.
===Miscellaneous===
However, I somehow feel that any such link would have to have a certain minimum quality and add value to the main article. I am very nervous about just adding the link myself, especially as
[[Fauna]] is undergoing testing for inclusion in the final build of the game, specifically [[seagulls]] and a [[cockatoo]]-like creature.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12310 |title=Bungie Weekly Update: March 23, 2007 |accessdate=2007-03-23}}</ref> Both will exhibit [[Flocking (behavior)|flocking behavior]]. Some Bungie employees are reportedly keen on the possibility of going [[Waterfowl hunting|grousing]] in ''Halo 3''.{{Fact|date=June 2007}}
there is so much good stuff out there already.
Although ''Halo 3'' was planned to end the ''Halo'' series, future ''Halo'' games are likely. On the ''Halo 3'' FAQ from the official Bungie website it says, "Q: Is this the last ever ''Halo'' game? A: It is the conclusion to this story arc." This refers to the two announced games in the ''Halo'' universe, including the new ''[[Halo Wars]]'' by Ensemble Studios. Of the [[Untitled Halo Project|other project]], very little is known. Bungie has said that it will be on the Xbox 360, and it will be "made in partnership with ''[[The Lord of the Rings film trilogy|Lord of the Rings]]'' and ''[[King Kong (2005 film)|King Kong]]'' director [[Peter Jackson]]"{{Fact|date=April 2007}} and a recently formed development studio headed by him under the name of [[Wingnut Interactive]].
What is the procedure in this case? (I am a new user, apologies if this has already been
asked and answered somewhere.)
The game's [[Gamerscore|Achievements]] were revealed on [[June 19]], [[2007]].<ref name="achievements" />
The article in question is here:
==Synopsis==
http://www.tooby.demon.co.uk/Log/DidYouKnow.html#TheAmazingMandelbrot
===Plot===
The game will not begin right where ''Halo 2'' left off. The new comic mini-series, ''[[Halo: Uprising]]'', will bridge the story gap between the ending of ''Halo 2'', and the beginning of ''Halo 3''.<ref name="H_uprising">{{cite web |url = http://www.halo3.com/html/Halo_Uprising.html |title = Halo: Uprising On Halo3.com |accessdate = 2007-06-22 |author = Bungie Studios |authorlink = Bungie Studios |date = 2007-06-14 |format = HTML |publisher = Halo3.com |language = English|quote = ...the miniseries will bridge the gap between ''Halo 2'' and the upcoming release of the highly-anticipated Halo 3 video game... }}</ref>
When the game begins, [[Master Chief (Halo)|Master Chief]] is back on a thoroughly conquered, [[Covenant (Halo)|Covenant]]-controlled Earth, and [[Cortana]] is still a prisoner of [[Gravemind]]. Covenant ships are hovering over an excavation site a few miles from the ruins of [[New Mombasa]] and have uncovered a large artifact in this site. The [[Arbiter (Halo)|Arbiter]], along with the remaining [[Covenant Elite|Elites]], [[Covenant (Halo)#Hunters|Hunters]], and some portion of the [[Covenant (Halo)#Grunts|Grunts]], have allied themselves with the human forces after splitting from the rest of the Covenant in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
The intention of the article is give someone with a non-mathematical background an insight into what is going on, not by ignoring the maths, but by trying to explain what the maths is really doing. Whether the article is successful in this, only other people can judge!
The story mode will be divided into nine main levels,<ref name="achievements">{{cite web |url = http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=274 |title = Halo 3 Achievement List |accessdate = 2007-06-17 |author = Bungie Software |format = HTML |publisher = Xbox360Achievements.org |language = English}}</ref> which gives some information about the game's length and an indistinct view of the story arc.
[[User:AirToob|AirToob]] 15:11, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:You can discuss whether the link is appropriate on the article's talk page (in this case, [[Talk:Mandelbrot set]]). Hope that helps! --[[User:ais523|ais523]] 15:12, 26 March 2007 ([[User:ais523|U]][[User talk:ais523|T]][[Special:Contributions/Ais523|C]])
==Features==
Thank you!
===Graphics===
[[User:AirToob|AirToob]] 15:17, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
[[Image:Halo3 draw distance.png|left|thumb|250px|An example of the [[draw distance]] in Halo 3.]]
[[Image:Halo 3 singleplayer.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Work-in-progress ''Halo 3'' screenshot of single player.]]
''Halo 3'' utilizes a proprietary, in-house [[Game engine|graphics engine]], often referred to as the "''Halo 3'' Engine".<ref name="igntrailer">{{cite web |url = http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/706/706251p1.html |title = E3 2k6: Halo 3 Trailer Impressions |accessdate = 2007-06-25 |author = Kathleen Sanders |date = 2006-05-09 |format = HTML |work = IGN E3 2006 Coverage |publisher = IGN.com |quote = ...rendered in real-time on the Xbox 360 using the current version of the Halo 3 engine.}}</ref> This engine builds upon the technologies of the ''Halo 2'' Engine (and previously the ''Halo'' Engine) and is re-optimized for the architecture of Xbox 360.
As detailed on the [[Bungie Studios]] website, it will employ advanced graphics technologies such as [[High dynamic range rendering|High Dynamic Range]], global lighting, real-time reflections and real-time [[depth of field]] effect.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} Depth of field however will only be used in cutscenes and not during gameplay. Certain surfaces, including the Master Chief's visor (when visible) and the armor of a Ghost, will have real-time reflections. Most of the objects in the game will cast real-time shadows on themselves and the environment around them, including the game's plant life. ''Halo 3'' will use [[Normal mapping|normal]], [[Bump mapping|bump]], and [[parallax mapping]] to give surfaces more detail without dramatically increasing the number of polygons.
== External Liink Addition/Deletion ==
Bungie has also stated that the [[draw distance]] of the game will be in excess of {{mi to km|10}}. Sophisticated new atmospheric models are used in the game to replace the traditional [[skybox (video games)|skybox]],<ref>{{cite video | people = alextotherescue | year = 2007 | date = May 25 | title = Halo 3: Sky Testing Part 2 | url = http://youtube.com/watch?v=aFnbhQU0lcY | format = flash | publisher = Clan Hat Trick | accessdate = 2007-05-27}}</ref> allowing several layers of cloud and atmospheric cover, and even a pseudo "space" beyond that.
I recently added an external link (http://www.holylochmarina.homecall.co.uk) onto Holy Loch and Sandbank, Argyll and bute pages. The link is relevant to the area as it is what is happening right now. It can even be classed as a historic event as it details everything from the start to the present concerning the construction of the "holy loch marina" and will continue to be informative. If you consider the link innapropriate because it is
[[Water]] effects are also dramatically improved, and water can now reflect and refract images simultaneously. As well as being able to simulate effects such as waterfalls, water will visually flow around objects in its path and splash when players, vehicles, or other objects travel through it.
===Physics===
"Please do not add inappropriate external links to Wikipedia, as you did in Holy Loch. Wikipedia is not a mere directory of links nor should it be used for advertising or promotion. Inappropriate links include (but are not limited to) links to personal web sites, links to web sites with which you are affiliated, and links that exist to attract visitors to a web site or promote a product. See the external links guideline and spam policies for further explanations of links that are considered appropriate. If you feel the link should be added to the article, then please discuss it on the article's talk page rather than re-adding it. See the welcome page to learn more about Wikipedia. Thank you.. Wikipedia is not for the purpose of publicising your campaigns or causes, no matter how good. Notinasnaid 17:52, 25 March 2007 (UTC)"
''Halo 3'', like ''[[Halo 2]]'', uses a version of the [[Havok (software)|Havok]] physics engine for much of its physics calculations.<ref name="cid12545">{{cite web |url = http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12545 |title = Bungie Weekly Update: 06/15/07 |accessdate = 2007-06-16 |author = Frank O'Connor (Frankie) |date = 2007-06-15 |format = HTML |publisher = Bungie.net |language = English |quote = ..and this isn’t a Havok physics issue, this is a bug with the Halo melee physics...}}</ref> <ref name="havokgames">{{cite web |url = http://www.havok.com/content/blogcategory/37/78/ |title = Havok - Upcoming Releases |accessdate = 2007-07-13 |author = Havok Inc |date = |format = HTML |publisher = Havok.com |language = English |quote = The following game titles on current and next-generation Xbox 360 and Playstation®3 platforms will be released utilizing Havok products.... Halo 3}}</ref> Although parts of the physics, like melee, are done with custom code on top of the [[Game engine#Middleware|middleware]].
A wide variety of objects are affected by physical interactions in ''Halo 3''. Crates, canisters, objective objects, dropped weapons, characters, bodies, vehicles, and some parts of the world geometry all interact with each other and the world around them in believable physical ways. Trajectories of thrown objects are also affected by the gravity lifts in the game (including the "Mancannon").
and
Some of the foliage in the game is physically reactive; it not only moves in the simulated wind, but actually reacts to the player's (or other creatures) presence and bullet fire, as well as explosions. Some flora in the game will also be destroyed after receiving enough damage.
"Please stop adding inappropriate external links to Wikipedia, as you did in Sandbank, Argyll and Bute. It is considered spamming, and Wikipedia is not a vehicle for advertising. Thanks. Notinasnaid 17:58, 25 March 2007 (UTC)"
===Audio===
then by your own rules both links to "river rocket" and "holy loch marina" should be removed also as they are both companies using your pages as a promotional exercise i.e advertising.
As with all titles on the [[Xbox 360]], ''Halo 3'' will fully support [[Surround sound#5.1 Channel Surround (digital discrete: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS)|5.1 surround sound]] audio. In the game, there will be many more individual pieces of combat dialogue than in either of the preceding ''Halo'' titles (''[[Halo 2]]'' had over 15,000), and the AI controlling this dialogue is designed to ensure the exchanges flow naturally and convincingly. Separate recordings have been made for nearby and distant gunfire, making for a more realistic experience. Distant gunfire sounds, which may first seem like prerecorded ambient sound, may often be the result of an actual firefight happening in the distance.
[[Marty O'Donnell]] is again composing the original score. Some pieces of the game's music are produced with a much larger real orchestra than anything in the prior two games. For example, the music for the announcement trailer was recorded with a 60-piece orchestra and a 24-piece [[choir]].
thankyou
Voice actors returning to reprise their roles in ''Halo 3'' include: [[Jen Taylor]] as Cortana and [[Steve Downes]] as the voice of Master Chief. Actress [[Julie Benz]] however, is not voicing Miranda Keyes for ''Halo 3''.<ref name="mirandakeyes">{{cite web |url = http://www.tvguide.com/News-Views/Interviews-Features/Article/default.aspx?posting=%7B586AE81D-35CC-4DE1-AAD8-920B33FDDDFC%7D |title = Dexter's No. 1 Gal — Julie Benz |accessdate = 2007-04-28 |author = Matt Webb Mitovich |date = 2006-12-15 |format = HTML |publisher = TVGuide.com |quote = Benz: You know what? I am actually not a part of Halo 3. }}</ref>
belfrygirl
*An independent look at this may be a good idea since you are clearly not satisfied with the messages you have been sent. The correct site link is http://www.holylochmarina.homecall.co.uk . Relevant articles: [[Sandbank, Argyll and Bute]]; [[Marina]]; [[Argyll and Bute]]; [[Holy Loch]]; [[List of marinas]]; [[Dunoon]]. Relevant user contributions (from one or many people): [[Special:Contributions/Belfrygirl|Belfrygirl]]; [[Special:Contributions/88.110.61.176|88.110.61.176]]; [[Special:Contributions/88.111.144.168|88.111.144.168]]; [[Special:Contributions/88.111.232.250|88.111.232.250]]; [[Special:Contributions/88.111.175.197|88.111.175.197]] . [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 16:57, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
===Achievements===
Of course I am not happy with the messages I have been sent. I was told wiki is not to be used to promote a product, which both of those links that are allowed to be on there are clearly promoting their business ergo they should be removed also if my factual account of the construction of a marina from the points of view of the people being affected by it isn't even allowed to be listed and accused of being spam or promotion of a campaign then wikipedia must surely be guilty of not allowing both views to be considered. my point in all this is that both river rocket and holy loch marina links paint a picture of sandbank that is not factual. I look forward to hearing the independant review of this.
There are 49 achievements worth 1000 points [http://www.achieve360points.com/games/halo3 Click Here to View Achievements]
==Different versions==
belfrygirl 19.55 gmt 26 march 2007
[[Image:Halo 3 front-1-.jpg|175px|right|thumb| ''Halo 3'' Limited Edition cover]] There will be three different versions of ''Halo 3'' for retail sale: the Standard Edition, which contains the game disc and a manual; the Collector's Edition, which contains the game disc, manual, interactive Xbox 360 bonus disc with several featurettes, and Beastarum, which is a "hard cover, bound collection of information and art covering the species, cultures and civilizations of ''Halo 3''." according to Bungie; the Legendary Edition, which contains the game disc, manual, interactive bonus disc, Beastarum, Legendary DVD containing special content exclusive to the Legendary Edition, and a scale replica of the Master Chief's Helmet as a case for the three discs.<ref name="versions">
*It would be good to have some other opinions before I bring my interpretation of Wikipedia's policies/guidelines to this. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 05:59, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
{{cite web |url = http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=12531 |title = Three Versions of Halo 3 |accessdate = 2007-06-08 |author = Frank O'Connor (Frankie) |date = 2007-06-08 |format = HTML |publisher = Bungie.net |language = English |archiveurl = http://nikon.bungie.org/bwu/index.html?item=130 |archivedate = 2007-06-09}}</ref>
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== Infobox shown partially? ==
!valign="right"| Version
!Standard
Hello everyobody. </br>
!Collector's
Could you take a look on the [[Goofy]] article, please? Well... does anyone know why some items of the infobox are not shown? After "aliases" there should be "relatives", "friends" and "rivals" (check by editing the article)... but I can't see them (under both IE and Firefox). </br>
!Legendary
I asked in its [[Talk:Goofy|discussion page]] first, but I had no anwer. Goodbye! --[[User:151.38.18.125|151.38.18.125]] 17:35, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:They are not valid parameters for this template. {{[[Template:DisneyChar|DisneyChar]]}} says there are only a few parameters you can use. <span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 8pt;">[[User:x42bn6|<span style="font-weight: bold;">x42bn6</span>]] [[User_talk:x42bn6|Talk]]</span> 17:38, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Additionally, if the parameters are not filled in in the source text then they will be ommited from the infobox. [[User:Scottydude|Scottydude]] 20:19, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::::Why do they omitted so many parameters in that template? I can't figure why... So, the only way to show that informations is to write them inside the article itself, right? --[[User:151.38.18.125|151.38.18.125]] 06:55, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
==Someone ''Help me''==
Don't know if i'm in the right forum but anyway, my Username is "Whatever", and i am trying to Log in and trying to get a new password cause i forgot it and I'm getting a:
Jump to: navigation, searchLogin error: Error sending mail: There is no e-mail address recorded for user "Whatever".
I don't want to create a (new) different username like i did once before, I operate on Mac 9.02, please help someone '''Help Me''' <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[Special:Contributions/64.237.186.38|64.237.186.38]] ([[User talk:64.237.186.38|talk]]) 17:50, 26 March 2007 (UTC).</small><!-- HagermanBot Auto-Unsigned -->
:Well, if you didn't register an e-mail address, you need to create another username. Otherwise, there's no way of knowing that you really are [[User:Whatever]]. [[User:Veinor|Veinor]] [[User_talk:Veinor|<sup>(talk to me)</sup>]] 18:00, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::'''Veinor'''; you know what, you might be right, I thought it had to do something with my rather vintage browser,''' can i still use the same Username'''? – [[User:64.237.186.38|64.237.186.38]] 20:14, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:::No, if you cannot access your user account than you cannot reuse its name in a new account. Sorry, [[User:Scottydude|Scottydude]] 20:18, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:::: … wow, ''quick response'', thanks for the help, its unfair, shouldn't be like that, wasn't informed when I signed in, there are so many things in protocol, everyone got to know me already, but i could add a '''dash''' maybe. – [[User:64.237.186.38|64.237.186.38]] 20:27, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
*I added the fact you need an email address to retrieve passwords to the sign up page a few months ago.... - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 08:38, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
::I just checked. It's still there. The page says: "You are not required to share your e-mail address, but providing one is the only way to retrieve a forgotten password." - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 08:43, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
:::Yes, Yes, sorry, wanted to keep myself stealth, e-mail address is going from now on!, thanks for info! • – [[User:64.237.186.38|64.237.186.38]] 14:38, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
== Humanity ==
What should one do to make her hair grows faster?[[User:Naomi Emilly|Naomi Emilly]] 18:29, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
: If this is a serious question you should ask it at the [[WP:RD|Reference Desk]].[[User:Scottydude|Scottydude]] 18:31, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
== Technicality of articles ==
I recently read a complaint on the article [[Pethidine]], which is a drug similar to [[Morphine]]. This anon user complained that the article didn't speak in laymens terms. I can't seem to find Wikipedia's stance on this matter. Where should an editor draw the line? Is accuracy technical, or laymens? Thanks much, [[User:Scottydude|Scottydude]] 18:35, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:I believe it's to allow as many people to understand the basics of the subject as possible. There is a template, {{[[Template:confusing|confusing]]}} for this purpose. <span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 8pt;">[[User:x42bn6|<span style="font-weight: bold;">x42bn6</span>]] [[User_talk:x42bn6|Talk]]</span> 18:51, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
*Articles should be accessible to layman, but you need to be careful not to dumb it down too much. When writing keep in mind a reasonable well-educated reader with absolutely no knowledge of the field of expertise in the article. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 08:36, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
== HELP: I want to delete my account! ==
how do i delete my account... and all the history and my record from wikipedia..--[[User:Towaru|Towaru]] 18:42, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:''You'' don't. Ask an admin at [[WP:AN]]. --<font face="Westminster"><font size="3%">[[User:Darkest Hour/Directory|<font color= "darkblue"> Darkest Hour</font>]]</font></font> 18:48, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::Accounts are not deleted, but you can request your user page to be deleted by adding <nowiki>{{db-owner}}</nowiki>. --[[User:KFP|KFP]] <small>([[User talk:KFP|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/KFP|contribs]])</small> 18:51, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
== Bug in my coding? ==
<pre>
<div class="NavFrame" style="background: white;">
<div class="NavHead" style="background: none;">↓</div>
<div class="NavContent" style="background: none; display: none;">{{User:Darkest Hour/Awards}}</div></div>
</pre>
<pre>
{|
|[[Image:Wikify logo.svg|50px]]
|style="width:100%" | <div class="NavFrame" style="background: none"><div class="NavHead" style="background: none">↓</div><div class="NavContent" style="background: none; display: none;">{{User:Darkest Hour/Awards}}</div>
|-
|Price ([[United States dollar|USD]])
|}
|$59.99
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|$69.99
Gets:
|$129.99
<div class="NavFrame" style="background: white;">
|-
<div class="NavHead" style="background: none;">↓</div>
|Game Disc & Manual
<div class="NavContent" style="background: none; display: none;">{{User:Darkest Hour/Awards}}</div></div>
|style="background: #ddffdd" | Yes
|style="background: #ddffdd" | Yes
{|
|style="background: #ddffdd" | Yes
|[[Image:Wikify logo.svg|50px]]
|-
|style="width:100%" | <div class="NavFrame" style="background: none"><div class="NavHead" style="background: none">↓</div><div class="NavContent" style="background: none; display: none;">{{User:Darkest Hour/Awards}}</div>
|Interactive Xbox 360 Disc
|style="background: #ffdddd" | No
|style="background: #ddffdd" | Yes
|style="background: #ddffdd" | Yes
|-
|Beastarum
|style="background: #ffdddd" | No
|style="background: #ddffdd" | Yes
|style="background: #ddffdd" | Yes*
|-
|Legendary DVD
|style="background: #ffdddd" | No
|style="background: #ffdddd" | No
|style="background: #ddffdd" | Yes
|-
|Master Chief Helmet Replica
|style="background: #ffdddd" | No
|style="background: #ffdddd" | No
|style="background: #ddffdd" | Yes
|-
|}
<small><center>''* Additional content on DVD''</center></small>
I prefer the first one but both show [hide] when there is no content, when you click on [hide] it then says [show], when I click on [show] it finally shows my content. What did I code wrong? --<font face="Westminster"><font size="3%">[[User:Darkest Hour/Directory|<font color= "darkblue"> Darkest Hour</font>]]</font></font> 18:45, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:I can see the weird effect that you describe, but I can't see what might be causing it. Your code looks correct at first glance. [[User:Adrian_M._H.|<font color="#4B0082">'''Adrian'''</font>]] [[User_talk:Adrian_M._H.|<font color="#4B0082">'''M. H.'''</font>]] 19:34, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::Hmm. maybe:
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Gives:
<div class="NavHead" style="background: none;">{{User:Darkest Hour/Page header}}</div>
I'm not sure what the problem was, though... probably some duplicate code, messed with it and this appears to work. [[User:Nihiltres|Nihiltres]] 21:12, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:* Un-sweet. look at my user page, --<font face="Westminster"><font size="3%">[[User:Darkest Hour/Directory|<font color= "darkblue"> Darkest Hour</font>]]</font></font><!--- <<«»>> ---> 21:53, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::Hmm... the code is now expressing itself differently than it was before. (edited my comment for clarity) But now, the code seems to be acting exactly as it should act, so try putting back your original code. Maybe someone made a small, faulty change to one of the nav code implementations, and reverted it just now. [[User:Nihiltres|Nihiltres]] 22:44, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
== Deleting Entries from Wikipedia ==
Could you tell me if entries are deleted from Wikipediaif they do not receive enough hits? If so, how many hits do you expect on a monthly, yearly basis? Thank you <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Kathy nealen|Kathy nealen]] ([[User talk:Kathy nealen|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Kathy nealen|contribs]]) 19:27, 26 March 2007 (UTC).</small><!-- HagermanBot Auto-Unsigned -->
:Absolutely irrelevant. Pages are deleted if they do not meet minimum standards for notability, ''not'' popularity. [[User:Adrian_M._H.|<font color="#4B0082">'''Adrian'''</font>]] [[User_talk:Adrian_M._H.|<font color="#4B0082">'''M. H.'''</font>]] 19:31, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::See the [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Log/2007 March 26|Current candidates for deletion]] and the [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|Criteria for speedy deletion]] for examples of the types of articles that are deleted. [[User:GhostPirate|GhostPirate]] 20:24, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
== how do I place teams on sports brackets ==
I would like to know how to place teams on brackets to update them. If anyone can help with this please tell me.
[[User:2002champs|2002champs]] 19:36, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:Any specific page? The best I could find was [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2006_FIFA_World_Cup&action=edit§ion=27] that uses {{[[Template:Round16ext|Round16ext]]}}, using the commment Date-Place|Team 1|Score 1|Team 2|Score 2 as a guide. <span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 8pt;">[[User:x42bn6|<span style="font-weight: bold;">x42bn6</span>]] [[User_talk:x42bn6|Talk]]</span> 20:08, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
The Page I Would Like to know how to put teams on is [[2006-07 ECHL season]].
[[User2002champs|<font color="red">20</font><font color="navy">02</font><font color="blue">champs</font>]] [[User talk:2002champs|<font color="red">t</font><font color="navy">al</font><font color="blue">k</font>]] 23:00, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::To insert information into the brackets on [[2006-07 ECHL season]] you must enter more parameters. To view how to use these parameters look at the template's talk page. For instance on [[Template talk:8TeamBracket]] you can see the parameters for this bracket. Hope this helps, good luck! [[User:Scottydude|Scottydude]] 23:27, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
== New article ==
I am working on an operating system which does not have a web site and is not yet availible and is not mentioned on the web. Would it be possible to make a page for it without it being a candidate for speedy deletion?[[User:P2me|P2me]] 21:05, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:I believe so. You might want to put it in a [[User:P2me/Article|sub page]] for backup in case it does get deleted. --<font face="Westminster"><font size="3%">[[User:Darkest Hour/Directory|<font color= "darkblue"> Darkest Hour</font>]]</font></font> 21:10, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::So you want to write about ''your'' product (COI), which lacks any reliable reference sources..... That would, and should, get speedily deleted. Create it in your own sandbox if you want to, but do not upload it to the mainspace until it warrants it. [[User:Adrian_M._H.|<font color="#4B0082">'''Adrian'''</font>]] [[User_talk:Adrian_M._H.|<font color="#4B0082">'''M. H.'''</font>]] 21:25, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::See [[WP:COI]]. [[User:Nihiltres|Nihiltres]] 21:38, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:::I would definitely wait until it gets some external attention (reliable sources outside of your company and Wikipedia) before even considering a move to mainspace. If you don't think it will get attention, you may want to reconsider even starting it. <font color="maroon">[[User:Mr.Z-man|Mr.Z-man]]</font>'''<small>[[User talk:Mr.Z-man|talk]]</small>''<font color="navy" face="cursive">[[Special:Contributions/Mr.Z-man|¢]]</font>'''''<small>[[Wikipedia:Editor review/Mr.Z-man|Review!]]</small> 21:45, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
::::Wikipedia is not a host server for sites but a encyclopedia for notable topics. An article, written by you, would warrant speedy deletion until it is notable. [[User:Scottydude|Scottydude]] 22:41, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
== expiry of copyright ==
Is there a more specialized help desk for copyright questions on the English Wikipedia? (If so where? If not, here we go:)
I've gotten into a (so far good-natured) disagreement over copyright expiry with a potential copyright holder, and would like to verify that I don't misunderstand the copyright regulations as well as to get help for a dispute resolution that will leave everyone feeling okay.
''The story:'' I've uploaded several images whose authors have clearly died more than 70 years ago (e.g., architectural sketches by [[Thomas Jefferson]]: [[:commons:Image:University of Virginia Rotunda 1819 draft.jpg|example]]). Now someone from one of the Special Collections of the University of Virginia Library has asked me to add "Copyright, Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia" to the images. (I had contacted them with a question about the authorship of further images and had indicated which article I wished to use them for.)
''My opinion:'' I replied that there seemed to be a misunderstanding--to my knowledge, copyright expires after 70 years; copies of two-dimensional works don't represent copyrightable material and thus are not copyrighted beyond the 70 years either; and derivative work of those copies (i.e. my edited, uploaded images) cannot be copyrighted either. Bottomline: I can't attribute copyright to the Library because the works are not copyrighted.
''Status quo:'' I got a friendly reply, saying that the person writing to me was no copyright attorney and could not "confirm or deny with any hope of accuracy [my]
interpretation of the copyright laws". And he reiterated his request that I add the line about the Library's copyright to the pictures.
''My problem:'' I don't know where best to go from here and would appreciate any help and suggestions: Am I grossly misunderstanding something about copyrights? (I've even started looking up some legal texts, but don't see what I may be misinterpreting; and the interpretation seems to be common on Wikipedia.) If not, how do I find a good solution with the Library? I definitely don't want to alienate them (esp. not as Wikipedia is seen as part of this--the UVa Library is a great library, they have nice online resources and could still be a valuable resource for other Wikipedians). On the other hand, I've even heard something about it being illegal (?) to claim a copyright that doesn't exist [could someone fill me in with the correct facts and the terminology?], so Wikipedia obviously shouldn't claim something like that if it's not true. Besides, ''if'' the works are copyrighted, we're of course getting into trouble with the licensing...
''My request:'' Again, any recommendations, explanations (are there controversies about the interpretation of the copyright laws which could explain the Library's stand?), anything would be very appreciated. Relatedly, I'd love to know the exact meaning of "Courtesy of..." - I've seen several authors used the Library's materials with that line underneath the images. Does it have any legal implication? Would it be "okay" to write that into the description of the images even if they were not (!) downloaded from the resp. Library? etc. etc. '''Thanks!!!''' --[[User:Ibn Battuta|Ibn Battuta]] 23:07, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
:I can't help you myself, but maybe the people at [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions]] will be able to. I suggest posting your question there, too. [[User:Jwillbur|jwillbur]]<sup>[[User talk:Jwillbur|talk]]</sup> 00:55, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
::Thanks!! That sounds like what I was looking for! --[[User:Ibn Battuta|Ibn Battuta]] 01:58, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
:And if it is, indeed, copyright, of course it cannot be used in Wikipedia! [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 06:01, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
== sound bits ==
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= March 27 =
== Search Query Spell Check ==
I strongly encourage Wikipedia to improve their search query spell check. If a user makes a very slight error affecting only 1 of the letters in the search the result comes up unknown. Instead, like all modern search engines, Wikipedia should be equipped with a spell cheker and offer suggestions if it seems that the input has been spelled incorrectly. <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[Special:Contributions/167.206.128.33|167.206.128.33]] ([[User talk:167.206.128.33|talk]]) 00:15, 27 March 2007 (UTC).</small><!-- HagermanBot Auto-Unsigned -->
:The MediaWiki software does have such a feature but is disabled for performance reasons on all language Wikipedias. <span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 8pt;">[[User:x42bn6|<span style="font-weight: bold;">x42bn6</span>]] [[User_talk:x42bn6|Talk]]</span> 02:01, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
== What do we do about vandals ==
Often, a user will be created and go on a vandalism spree as Grecofski just did (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Grecofski). We can go through and revert what he has done, but are there some immediate steps that can be taken to have him blocked?
[[User:Ordinary Person|Ordinary Person]] 00:54, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
*Take them to [[WP:AIV]]--<small>'''VectorPotential'''</small><sup>[[User_talk:VectorP|Talk]]</sup> 00:55, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
== mariah carey ==
I use wikipedia to crosscheck birthday info. Some SICKO has left a biography of Mariah Carey that is laden with 4 letter expletives which need to be deleted. Help.[[User:Spikerooski|Spikerooski]] 01:02, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
:The article was vandalized, it appears to have been cleaned up already. [[User:Jwillbur|jwillbur]]<sup>[[User talk:Jwillbur|talk]]</sup> 01:08, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
== Infobox shenanigans ==
Hi! A new friend of mine tried [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:Infobox_U.S._state&diff=prev&oldid=118176280 editing] an infobox, and while it looks fine to me, it apparently messed, causing the field below it to be indented. Any thoughts? <span style="font-size:95%">—[[User talk:Messedrocker|Signed]], your friendly neighborhood '''[[User:Messedrocker|MessedRocker]]'''.</span> 03:36, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
:Please bring this up at [[template talk:Infobox U.S. state]]. Most states have so many Representatives that including them in the infobox will cause layout problems. -- [[user:Rick Block|Rick Block]] <small>([[user talk:Rick Block|talk]])</small> 03:45, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
== my username and e-mail are not being saved and confirmed. ==
i keep putting it in and right now i'm logged in, but if i close the window i can't log back on.— (email address removed to thwart spambots) [[User:Ednlynn|angie lawrence]] 05:14, 27 March 2007 (UTC)ednlynn
:This happened to me a while back. Perhaps you can use the "forgot your password" function? This resets your password- perhaps that's where you're going wrong? '''[[User:CattleGirl|<font color="blue">Cat</font><font color="darkblue">tleG</font><font color="black">irl</font>]]''' <sup>''[[User talk: CattleGirl| talk]] | [[User:CattleGirl/Autograph Book|sign!]] | [[Wikipedia:Editor review/CattleGirl (2)|review me]]''</sup> 08:08, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
There might be help found at [[Help:Logging in]]. If nothing there helps, you might also get help at [[Wikipedia:Village pump (technical)]]. <span style="white-space: nowrap">— [[User:Coelacan|coe<span style="font-variant: small-caps">l</span>]][[User talk:Coelacan|acan]]</span> — 09:08, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
== Wiki ==
I've heard of being able to create a wiki, such as the one called Wookieepedia. I am interested in creating one devoted solely to the "fanon" of Star Wars, where people could contribute articles about common fan "canon" about Star Wars in fanfics, fanfilms, etc. How would I go about applying?
:You don't apply; the software is freely available for you to run on your own server. Wikipedia aren't in the business of running Wikis for other people, though. [[User:Notinasnaid|Notinasnaid]] 06:00, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
: The wiki software in this case is [[MediaWiki]], and you can reach it via http://www.mediawiki.org. You will need a [[web server]], a [[database management system]], and [[PHP]]. [[User:Titoxd|Tito<span style="color:#008000;">xd</span>]]<sup>([[User talk:Titoxd|?!?]] - [[WP:FAC|cool stuff]])</sup> 06:34, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
* See http://www.wikia.com I can't remember the name, but I'm positive you'd be duplicating efforts if you started one. A Star Wars wiki already exists. - [[User:MacGyverMagic|Mgm]]|[[User talk:MacGyverMagic|<sup>(talk)</sup>]] 08:30, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
** It's Wookieepedia (http://starwars.wikia.com/), at Wikia. --[[User:ais523|ais523]] 08:34, 27 March 2007 ([[User:ais523|U]][[User talk:ais523|T]][[Special:Contributions/Ais523|C]])
== How do I propose a section for deletion? ==
I think that a section in the Eminem article should be removed ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eminem#Family ). How do I go about proposing that simply the section be removed? --Scotsworth 06:14, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
:Propose it on the talk page of the [[Eminem]] article. [[User:Anchoress|Anchoress]] 06:20, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
== Infoboxes ==
I'm a little new to Wikipedia, and I'm still wondering how to make Infoboxes. Can you tell me how to?
[[User:Supermiggelo|Supermiggelo]] 10:14, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
:Most probably, you want to add an existing type of infobox to an article. The easiest way for pretty much all infoboxes is to copy the infobox from an existing article on a similar subject and to modify it (change only the bit after the = sign on each line of the infobox). Creating an entirely new type of infobox is also possible, but highly complicated; see [[Template talk:Infobox]] for details about that. --[[User:ais523|ais523]] 10:23, 27 March 2007 ([[User:ais523|U]][[User talk:ais523|T]][[Special:Contributions/Ais523|C]])
== Categories ==
==Marketing==
I'd like to link to a couple of Categories from my user page (to be able to go straight to them and keep working). However when I put <nowiki>[[Categories:whatever]]</nowiki> on my page, it doesn't show up. Can someone help me please? [[User:Cricketgirl|Cricketgirl]] 10:48, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
{{main|Marketing for Halo 3}}
:Link to <nowiki>[[:Category:whatever]]</nowiki>, with an extra colon at the start. The same syntax works for linking to anything without special processing (but it comes up with categories and images most often; the only other time it can come up involves links to versions of Wikipedia in other languages). Hope that helps! --[[User:ais523|ais523]] 10:52, 27 March 2007 ([[User:ais523|U]][[User talk:ais523|T]][[Special:Contributions/Ais523|C]])
Various marketing techniques have been employed in promoting the release of ''Halo 3''. This has included various trailers of the game; real-time [[cinematic|cinematics]], recorded [[gameplay]] sequences, pre-rendered [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] and even [[live action]] film. Throughout the course of development several "developer documentaries" were released, which explain the processes behind creating parts of the game. A large scale multiplayer Beta test was played on Xbox Live with many members of the public being able to take part and experience the game for themselves. Beginning in June 2007, an [[alternate reality game]] began on the internet, designed to create hype for the game while involving players in slowing revealing some background information for the game.
In addition to high profile events, Bungie often talked about the game in its Weekly Update, occasionally releasing media of the game on their site. Numerous interviews with Bungie staff have been conducted by many gaming press establishments, covering a vast range of subjects. Magazines and journals also occasionally ran stories revealing new information.
== Is it possible to create two different articles bearing the same title? ==
As ''Halo 3'' draws nearer to completion and release the marketing drive is set to increase, to ensure it achieves the multi-million and system-selling status that the prior two games did. Much of the advertising to date has focused on appealing to the general public, rather than just hardcore fans of the game.
Is it possible to create two different articles bearing the same title? For instance, there are two great jazz musicians who have the exact same name. I want the name of the article to be the musician's name, but I keep on getting to the other musician's page. what can I do? <small>—The preceding [[Wikipedia:Sign your posts on talk pages|unsigned]] comment was added by [[User:Icexcellence|Icexcellence]] ([[User talk:Icexcellence|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Icexcellence|contribs]]) 11:04, 27 March 2007 (UTC).</small><!-- HagermanBot Auto-Unsigned -->
==See also==
:No, because there would then be no way to distinguish between them in links, and so on. The convention is to add a modifier in brackets after the name, for instance, [[Java (coffee)]] and [[Java (programming language)]] are two different things, and [[Java]] itself is an article about the island. Once you've done this, it's good practice to link the articles together by writing {{tlx|otheruses4|what this article's about|what the other article's about|the other article}} on each article, which produces:
*[[Iris (game)]]
{{otheruses4|what this article's about|what the other article's about|the other article}}
*[[Halo 2]]
:Hope that helps! --[[User:ais523|ais523]] 11:09, 27 March 2007 ([[User:ais523|U]][[User talk:ais523|T]][[Special:Contributions/Ais523|C]])
*[[Microsoft Games]]
*[[Bungie]]
*[[Halo universe]]
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== NPOV and Undue Weight: Is this a minor proposal? or a controversial one? ==
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==External links==
There is a major discussion going on about [[Wikipedia:Attribution]] right now. Despite that I have what I think is a [[Wikipedia_talk:Neutral_point_of_view#Proposed_clarification_to_the_.22Undue_Weight.22_clarification|minor proposal]] about rewording "Undue Weight" ... before rewording it though, I'd like to get feedback to make sure my proposal is indeed 'minor' enough to go ahead and change. What's the appropriate next step? [[User:Dreftymac|dr.ef.tymac]] 14:04, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
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;Official Sites
*[http://www.halo3.com Official site]
*[http://www.bungie.net/Projects/Halo3/default.aspx Official ''Halo 3'' site at Bungie.net]
*[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo3/ ''Halo 3'' at Xbox.com]
;External Homepages
== wrong info ==
*[[Wikia:Halo:Halo 3|''Halo 3'' article at Halopedia]]
;News
In the article "synthetic diamond" under the heading "synthetic gems" there is a false company web link that states that Apollo Cultured Diamonds can be acquired through "diamondscultured.com". This is absolutely wrong! We are not affiliated in any way with that link and would like you to remove it immediately. See the paste below.
*[http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/news/events/e32006/articles/halo3.htm ''Halo 3'' Revealed!] on Xbox.com
*[http://www.1up.com/do/minisite?cId=3154510 ''Three Weeks of Halo 3''] at [http://www.1up.com 1up.com]
*[http://www.gruntsrus.com ''Halo 3'' News and Updates]
*[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/706/706251p1.html ''Halo 3'' Story] on IGN
*[http://www.planetxbox360.com/index.php/gamedetails/show/97 ''Halo 3'' Information] at Planet Xbox 360
*[http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/1/9/F19C4342-3F45-438A-B197-23406BF30824/halo3-screenshots.zip Image Press Kit] (''Direct download link - 102 MB - Zipfile'')
*[http://www.360-play.com/news_story.asp?news_item=25 5 Years of ''Halo'' and an update] at 360-Play.com
*[http://www.halo3site.com/pages/halo-3-2006-recap/ ''Halo 3'' 2006 Recap]
*[http://www.gamerzines.com/360zine/issue-2/halo-3-preview.html ''Halo 3'' overview]
*[http://www.bungie.net/content.aspx?link=h3betaFAQ ''Halo 3'' Public Beta FAQ]
*[http://www.xbox360achievements.org/achievements.php?gameID=274 ''Halo 3'' Achievement list]
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===Videos===
;Official
''Official videos are also available on the [[Xbox Live Marketplace]]''
*[http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/b/3/5b3d8532-65bc-4bf6-b5ea-6ba0f2084d74/h3_e32006_announce_large.wmv HD announcement trailer], on Microsoft.com. (''Direct link - WMV'')
*[http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/3/3/F33EE031-FCD3-4189-AE59-1E70A72F7962/H3E3_Bnet_large_ST.wmv High Resolution Behind The Scenes] (of E3 2006 trailer) on Bungie (''Direct download link - 383 MB - WMV'')
*[http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/f/4/8f4afc7b-70cc-4765-a235-65b28308f88d/z3Halo3_Documentary_Brutes_BungieNet_360p30_51_2Mbps.wmv Et Tu Brute?] Video Documentary (''Direct Link - WMV - 360px'')
*[http://bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?link=e3makingof ''Halo 3'' Documentary] [[Bungie.net]] in-depth documentary of the E3 2006 teaser trailer.
*[http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/6/1/a61f31a9-e4ee-44d2-ac95-86279817fc33/Halo3_E3_TRAILER_2007_720p30_ST_6300Kbps.wmv 720p E3 2007 trailer] of Halo 3 Campaign (''WMV - [[720p]] - 92MB'') A montage of campaign clips shown at the [[E3 2007]] [[Microsoft]] Conference ([http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/6/1/a61f31a9-e4ee-44d2-ac95-86279817fc33/Halo3_E3_TRAILER_2007_360p30_ST_2Mbps.wmv Medium]) ([http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/6/1/a61f31a9-e4ee-44d2-ac95-86279817fc33/Halo3_E3_TRAILER_2007_180p30_ST_600Kbps.wmv Small])
;Other Videos
*[http://www.xboxyde.com/news_4325_en.html Three ''Halo 3'' Beta videos on Xboyxde.com]. HD, SD and streaming variants available. As well as a gallery of screen captures.
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Synthetic gems
Adia Diamonds, Chatham Created Gems, Gemesis and Tairus all produce gems made through HPHT technology. They are grown in split sphere high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) crystal growth chambers that resemble washing machines. The device bathes a tiny sliver of natural diamond in molten carbon at 1500 °C and 58,000 atm (5.9 GPa). This produces a rough diamond which can be cut to down to a polished size close to half its original carat weight. Gemesis diamonds have an orange tint that is rare in natural diamonds. The yellow tint occurs when approximately five out of each 100,000 carbon atoms in the diamond crystal lattice are replaced with nitrogen atoms. Adia Diamonds produces diamonds in various shades of yellow and orange as well as blue and white (colorless). The blue color comes from doping the diamond with boron, rather than nitrogen, during the growth process. White diamonds must be grown in an environment free of nitrogen and boron, which makes them very difficult to produce. Yellow diamonds are more profitable because they can be made more quickly and cost less to manufacture than blue or colorless diamonds.
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Another company, Boston, Massachusetts-based Apollo Diamond, uses the low-pressure technique of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to produce larger, more expensive diamonds with greater control over impurities. The diamond produced is a single crystal, as opposed to the polycrystalline patchworks formerly produced by CVD. This greater measure of control allows Apollo Diamond to produce diamonds of various colors, from pink to black. The ability to control the intentional introduction of impurities, doping, is necessary for the creation of diamond semiconductor devices. Apollo Diamond gems are currently available on their online store (diamondscultured.com) in the form of both loose stones as well as finished pieces of jewelry.
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