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== Ending of Halo 3 ==
It's just come to mind, but when S-117 narrowly missed out on going through the portal back to Earth, he lived and everything. But we all know he is LUCKY, so could him not going through the portal be a good thing??? Wr1ghty 03:58, 2 August 2009 (UTC)


EDIT: Just a question, when they fired Installation 04 (2) we all saw the shockwave of Halo being activated, since MC didn't go through the portal, surely he should of died from the activation of Halo????? I guess that is where luck comes into it again. - Wr1ghty 03:58, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
==MoFD==
Should (or can we) make a message of the day it could also help get people who just joined or are joining Halopedia to get up to speed also it doesn't have to be newcomers it could also let people know what has been happening like maybe a big change in the 'Pedia?-[[User talk:Ony2816]]


:There's no such thing as luck, and the Halo activated the second the ship went through the portal. The portal sent the first half to Earth, and the second half to perhaps another portal location, as the Halo was closer to the Ark than ''Forward Unto Dawn''. It damaged the Ark first, which probably made the portal malfunction, changing the exit vector of the ship when it was half-way through. That's my theory. [[File:Commander Silver Leaf.PNG|28px]] [[User:Kougermasters|<span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 128%;">'''Kougermasters'''</span>]] [[User talk:Kougermasters|<font color="black"><nowiki>(</nowiki>'''Talk'''<nowiki>)</nowiki></font>]] [[Special:Contributions/Kougermasters|<font color="black"><nowiki>(</nowiki>'''Contribs'''<nowiki>)</nowiki></font>]] [[Special:Editcount/Kougermasters|<font color="black"><nowiki>(</nowiki>'''Edits'''<nowiki>)</nowiki></font>]] 04:03, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
==Project Stardust Reference Pictures==
I just thought I'd make something of a suggestion here. There's a fangame on Roblox called Project Stardust (which I will link when I get home), it's basically like a space warship combat game. It has lots of factions, but it has a whole section for Halo and some of the ship models are honestly really amazing. I'm not sure the canon status of some of them, like I know a select few of the ships in the game are complete fan works.  


It's hinted that mendicant bias has something to do with it, and I think there is such thing as luck...[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 17:05, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
However, there are some ships that are actual Halo universe ships, but are never pictured due to only ever appearing in books or what naught. One such example is the '''[[Razor-class prowler]]'''. On the current page, there are no reference images for it as I assume they do not exist, however the Razor-class is modeled in Project Stardust with unknown canon status. There are of course other examples, but that's just the one that came to mind. There are other modeled ships that are faithful to the canon that I think would be good to add, such as the '''[[Halcyon-class light cruiser]]''' and the '''[[Paris-class heavy frigate]]''', which have models in the game that I'm very impressed with.


Permission of the creators of Project Stardust might be important, but I could certainly look into that.
I know I'm not a community member here really, but I really really love Halopedia and appreciate all of the knowledge here, and I just thought it could be helpful to include some of these as gallery images, especially for ships that have very little coverage.  [[User:Spr1ft17|--Sprift (They/them don&#39;t forget)]] ([[User talk:Spr1ft17|talk]]) 11:30, August 27, 2024 (EDT)August 27th, 2024, 11:30AM EST
:Thanks for the suggestion, but Halopedia has an explicit hard line on not using images from ''any'' kind of fan project or fan art - we only permit images from officially-released ''Halo'' sources from Bungie, 343, Microsoft, and so forth. The sole exception is a very small handful of [[Sins of the Prophets]] images, as they were officially used by 343 themselves as part of collaborations in the 2022 Encyclopedia and Canon Fodder articles (and even then, no images from the mod except those ''explicitly'' published by 343 in an official context are allowed).[[User:BaconShelf|<span style="color:green;">BaconShelf</span>]] <span style="font-size:90%">([[User:BaconShelf|talk]])</span> 11:33, August 27, 2024 (EDT)


*I agree with Kougermasters. I firmly believe that he whent into the portal, but for some reason didn't come out of it in the same place as 'Vadam. That is how he escaped death when the installation fired. [[File:UNSC_MIC.jpg|18px]]<span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size:100%">'''Captain'''</span> [[User:Mcloganator|<span style="color:pink; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: 100%">'''MIC'''</span>]] 01:14, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
Okay, understood!
[[User:Spr1ft17|--Sprift/Szarm/Charm/Sequence]] ([[User talk:Spr1ft17|talk]]) 11:44, August 27, 2024 (EDT)


== New project ==
==Dates==
I've noticed that there are lists of quotes for many of the characters in Halo. What I don't get is why there are no list of quotes for the Prophet of Truth when there are for the other Prophets. So what I am suggesting is that somebody create a list of quotes for the prophet of Truth. --[[Special:Contributions/76.23.202.159|76.23.202.159]] 04:32, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
Should dates on articles have the rd, th, nd, and st, or should we not do that on articles? [[User:Alertfiend|Alertfiend]] - Warning, my comments may appear passive aggressive. <small>([[User talk:AlertFiend|Converse]]) </small> 21:47, 3 June 2016 (EDT)


:Should be easy enough. He appears in most levels, either in person or on a [[Holo-Pedestal]], so someone should be able to dig some quotes for him out of the ''[[Halo 3]]'' levels' Transcript sections. Here are a few off the top of my head:
:I don't think so, I don't do it at least. Wikipedia doesn't do it either. --[[User:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">'''NightHammer'''</span>]]''<sup>[[User talk:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(talk)</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(contribs)</span>]]</sup>'' 21:51, 3 June 2016 (EDT)
:*''(to the Arbiter)'' "[[Sangheili|Your kind]]... never believed in the promise of the [[Halo Array|sacred rings]]."
:*''(Holo-Pedestal)'' "How could I have known [[Flood|the parasite]] would follow? Surely this is the [[UNSC|heretics]]' doing -- clear evidence of treachery long hidden!"
:*''(On a mounted screen, to a Brute Chieftain)'' "Have you figured out how [[UNSC|they]] plan to stop me?"
:*''(to SgtMaj. Johnson)'' "I'll admit... I need your help. But that secret dies with all [[human|the rest]]."
:<span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 05:21, 30 July 2009 (UTC)


:I can think of some more quotes too, if its needed:
::I have noticed a few pages with it, but I do not know if there is a certain occasion one would use it. Oops forgot to sign my comment. [[User:Alertfiend|Alertfiend]] - Warning, my comments may appear passive aggressive. <small>([[User talk:AlertFiend|Converse]]) </small> 23:52, 3 June 2016 (EDT)
:*''(Voice over in [[High Charity]])'' "There are those who said this day would never come...what a'''re they''' to say now."
:*''(In [[Crows Nest]])'' "You are, all of you vermin. Cowering in the dirt, thinking what, I wonder? That you might escape the coming fire? No...[[Earth|your world]] will burn until its surface is but glass; and not even your [[John-117|demon]] will live to creep, blackened from its hole to mar the reflection of our passage. For your destruction is the will of the [[Forerunner|Gods]], and I? I AM THEIR INSTRUMENT!"
:*''(Voice over in [[High Charity]])'' "[[Flood|Parasite]] did not defeat the [[Forerunner]], and it shall not defeat [[Covenant|us]]!"--[[User talk:Silver Prophesized|Silver Zephyr]] 07:48, 12 August 2009 (UTC)


::Well then, start the article and add in quotes. No one's stopping you. <b>[[User:Smoke.|<span style="color:Gray; font-weight:bold; font-family:Tahoma Small Cap">Smoke</span>]]<sup>[[User talk:Smoke.|<span style="color:Gray; font-weight:bold; font-family:Tahoma Small Cap">Sound off!</span>]]</sup></b> 07:55, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
:::[http://data.grammarbook.com/blog/numbers/writing-dates-and-times/ Here's a guide]. So basically, we don't use it at all. --[[User:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">'''NightHammer'''</span>]]''<sup>[[User talk:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(talk)</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(contribs)</span>]]</sup>'' 23:55, 3 June 2016 (EDT)
::::Per NightHammer, dates don't need those suffixes. Please remove them anytime you see them in an article.--{{User:Spartacus/Sig}} 14:19, 4 June 2016 (EDT)


:::Done, though I'm not sure if I put {{[[Template:Quotes Link|Quotes Link]]}} in the right section of Truth's article. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 22:28, 12 August 2009 (UTC)
== Navigation section ==


::::Whoops, forgot the ''Halo 2'' quotes! I'll get them soon. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span>
Hey everyone, I feel like it may be time to update the Main Page navigation, as it's been the same now for a few years. I have two working draft ideas [[User:Spartacus/Sandbox|here]]. Do note the images on layout <nowiki>#</nowiki>2 are merely placeholders for now. Any feedback would be most appreciated, thanks.--{{User:Spartacus/Sig}} 18:44, 27 February 2017 (EST)


they could have ended it becase they wernt selling that many copies
:Definitely number one [[User:Japeth555|Japeth555]] ([[User talk:Japeth555|talk]]) 19:03, 27 February 2017 (EST)Japeth555


== New Glitch? ==
::Deffo number 1.-[[User:CIA391|CIA391]] ([[User talk:CIA391|talk]]) 19:24, 27 February 2017 (EST)


Is this below a glitch on narrows?
::: #1 [[User:Lord Susto|<span style="color:orange">Lord Susto</span>]] 21:11, 27 February 2017 (EST)


Instructions: PLayer A and B both use the mancannons at the sametime (1 Player near each mancannon, then both players melee eachother when they fly close to eachhother, then fall to their deaths, (Glitch may be here-->) then both screens say they have killed the other player and no scuicide timer is used.
::::Per above. --[[User:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">'''NightHammer'''</span>]]''<sup>[[User talk:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(talk)</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(contribs)</span>]]</sup>'' 23:18, 27 February 2017 (EST)


If it is right I think i may have found that new glitch.
:''(reset indent)'' Agree with everyone else; the icons in the second version just take up space on the page for no real reason. The quotes under each section in #1 (e.g. "Explore the enigmatic universe!") are a bit cheesy, though that's just a minor thing. --[[User:Jugus|Jugus]] ([[User talk:Jugus|talk]]) 23:38, 27 February 2017 (EST)
::I left those quotes on there by mistake and just forgot to remove them. Just like everyone else, my preference is for the first format, more because it's less images to manage.--{{User:Spartacus/Sig}} 23:49, 27 February 2017 (EST)


:Not a glitch. When both players meleed each other, the game registered it as a hit and as they die from the fall, the game continues to register it as a kill rather than a suicide. The same goes when meleeing each other in the mine field in Sandtrap.- <b>[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></b> 09:19, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
==Menu page suggestions==
I have a few notes that I thought of that should be relatively easy to make or change. All thanks to Spartacus's idea to change the navi bar.


tHANKS
1. Could we perhaps move the "Did You Know?" to the bottom moving up the "Article Improvement Drive". Makes the improvement area more clear so they ye know get done.


:That happens on other games. My sheilds were shot out and I only had one health bar when I was caught in a blast from my own grenade. The death was registered as a kill, probably because I wouldn't have killed myself on full health, and you cannot "assist" your own death.-- '''[[User:Forerunner|<font color="blue">Fore</font>]]''[[User talk:Forerunner|<font color="green">run</font>]]''[[Special:Contributions/Forerunner|<font color="red">ner</font>]]''' 13:10, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
2. Small idea, borrowing it off Halo Nation of all places, a Monthly poll. Seems harmless enough.


== Poll Issues ==
3. Another idea, a featured image? Might be cool to start that. I mean we have featured everything else, might be cool to have that.


Why can't I add more than 2 answers on a poll anymore? <font color="lime">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: lime; font-family: BankGothic Md BT; font-size: 12pt;">'''BPL'''</span>]] 16:04, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
4. Could we perhaps lower the "Welcome back, Reclaimer!" user count from 16 to 12?


I asked spirit of fire that he said it was a bug. --[[User talk:Haloman101|Haloman101]] 16:10, 6 August 2009 (UTC)
5. We need more Featured stuff to be nominated, that is something we can all work on fairly easy enough.-[[User:CIA391|CIA391]] ([[User talk:CIA391|talk]]) 19:24, 27 February 2017 (EST)
:1) I'd like to do that because of it's importance. 2) I don't know whether or not we have the code to do that. 3) A featured image is something I've wanted to for quite a while but have never gotten around to it. It would certainly be a nice addition. 4) That's fine with me. 5) Yeah, it just needs more promotion which is more or less up to the administration team. Thank you for the suggestions!--[[User:Spartacus|<span style="color: green;" title="Spartacus is an administrator.">'''''Spartacus'''''</span>]] <sup>'''[[User talk:Spartacus|<span style="color:grey">Talk</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/Spartacus|<span style="color:grey">Contribs</span>]]'''</sup>  22:38, 27 February 2017 (EST)


:If you refresh the page, it'll work normally again. {{User:General5 7/sig}}
:As for your fifth point, I think we shouldn't just nominate articles because we need more featured articles. It should be based on articles that are legitimately worthy of it. I've been kinda pedantic with that lately and there is a handful of articles currently "featured" that I think could still use some work (including several I've nominated).


if you malay someone and they comit suide or a kill by "The Gardins" you get the kill on any map
:I've considered the idea of having a featured content system similar to Wookieepedia, with "comprehensive" (for smaller articles under 250 words) and "good" articles (articles with a word count between comprehensive and featured articles, as opposed to Wikipedia's "good" articles which are simply lower in quality than featured articles). However, I feel like it would be difficult to maintain. And where do we draw the line for articles that can be considered "comprehensive" and articles that contain everything about a subject but are literally just one sentence and hard to consider "featured" worthy (in my opinion, [[Minister (planet)|Minister]] is a good example of a comprehensive article here). --[[User:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">'''NightHammer'''</span>]]''<sup>[[User talk:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(talk)</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(contribs)</span>]]</sup>'' 23:18, 27 February 2017 (EST)


:[[Melee]]ing someone who later commits suicide or dies by the [[Guardians]] gets you a kill. Okay. But how is that relevant, [[User:TheJoker9105|TheJoker9105]], who posted at 00:12, 25 August 2009 but forgot to sign their edit? <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 02:46, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
::The "comprehensive" articles are definitely an idea worth considering. In general, different kinds of projects like this are great as long as they keep getting updated - it's good to keep in mind that Halopedia used to have all sorts of community activities in its heyday (like Halopedian of the Month, etc.) which have since gotten discontinued due to a lack of activity. Then again, our user base seems to have rebuilt itself somewhat after the dip that followed the domain change, so it may be worth a shot to try these kinds of things again. --[[User:Jugus|Jugus]] ([[User talk:Jugus|talk]]) 23:38, 27 February 2017 (EST)
It doesn't let create a poll.It says i need to more answers!
:::I wouldn't be opposed to any of that. In hindsight, killing Halopedian of the Month was an idea I now regret, as it was a way to reward users making outstanding contributions. I wouldn't mind trying to bring that back as long as it gets activity and is updated.--[[User:Spartacus|<span style="color: green; font-family: Bradley Hand ITC; font-size: 12pt;" title="Spartacus is an administrator.">'''''Spartacus'''''</span>]] <sup>'''[[User talk:Spartacus|<span style="color:grey">Talk</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/Spartacus|<span style="color:grey">Contribs</span>]]'''</sup> 11:32, 28 February 2017 (EST)


== Halopedia Online ==
::::I wouldn't mind bringing it back. I think the main issue is that there is probably only 12ish active users here, so it may end up just cycling between regulars. --[[User:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">'''NightHammer'''</span>]]''<sup>[[User talk:NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(talk)</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/NightHammer|<span style="color: #2B1AAA;">(contribs)</span>]]</sup>'' 12:08, 28 February 2017 (EST)
I just found a channel on YouTube called Halopedia Online. Is it an oficial Halopedia cannel, and if so, why have I never heard of it before? Are there plans for expanding it and making it more well known? <span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size:100%">'''Lieutenant'''</span> [[User:Mcloganator|<span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: 100%">'''Mcloganator'''</span>]] 03:54, 8 August 2009 (UTC)


:I'm not certain, but I think it's a different group using the same name. --<b>[[User:Dragonclaws|<font color="#4D56B1">Dragon<font color="#F28500">c</font>laws</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Dragonclaws|<font color="#4D56B1">talk</font>]])</sup></b> 19:25, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
(indent reset) *Now drum roll* I propose we bring back Halopedia Twitter and Facebook(alongside making Discord our main chat area), get more people to start to come here with the power of '''!!SOCIAL MEDIA!!'''. I mean the bigger presence we have, the more of a chance we get more people to come here.  


== Question (Closed)==
But(and this is a huge BUT), we have to start getting content that is "featured" so said Twitter, and Facebook has some base content to mention. Gets us something to drag people in and hopefully gets us a few new editors. And after awhile, we can start doing more with the Twitter and facebook, like "TodayinHalo", and competitions(with maybe prizes if we are able).-[[User:CIA391|CIA391]] ([[User talk:CIA391|talk]]) 13:25, 28 February 2017 (EST)


Just a question - Why does this wiki have such shitty quality and lower quality compared to wikis of LESS-popular games, such as The Vault, which is about Fallout games. Seriously, is it just that the majority of people that play Halo compared to Fallout just ignore edit rules and post nonsensical, irreleveant bull-shit and the mods let it pass, or is there a reason for the poor quality. Also, The Vault has more pages. I'm checking on the number of editors. --[[User:TheREALBloodscar|Bloodscar]] 09:02, 14 August 2009 (UTC)
:Absolutely, as long as there's someone willing to handle those social media accounts and keep them up to date. --[[User:Jugus|Jugus]] ([[User talk:Jugus|talk]]) 00:30, 1 March 2017 (EST)
:Halopedia has about 31400 editors. --[[User:TheREALBloodscar|Bloodscar]] 09:05, 14 August 2009 (UTC)
::In order for it to work we'd need multiple users with access to these social media pages. I was given control of Halopedia's Facebook page about a year ago by Nicmavr. I try my best to update it regularly but it's too big of a task for just me to handle, so if anyone is interested in helping out, drop me a message here or on Discord and we can discuss it.--[[User:Spartacus|<span style="color: green; font-family: Bradley Hand ITC; font-size: 12pt;" title="Spartacus is an administrator.">'''''Spartacus'''''</span>]] <sup>'''[[User talk:Spartacus|<span style="color:grey">Talk</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/Spartacus|<span style="color:grey">Contribs</span>]]'''</sup>  11:52, 1 March 2017 (EST)
:The Vault has about 6700 editors. To be honest I wasn't expecting that low of a number. Wow. --[[User:TheREALBloodscar|Bloodscar]] 09:07, 14 August 2009 (UTC)


::One, stop talking to yourself, it's creepy. Two, if the vault is so much better, go there instead of trying to make this wiki sound bad even though it's not (opinion).[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 06:04, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
In no particular relation to the above, except for the OP, I'm not sure the "Meet other Halo fans" widget is all that necessary or useful; I like that we have something to welcome users back, but how many people actually ever use the randomized user links? We could maybe keep, IDK, one or two rows of those if need be and maybe add something more generally useful to the template like info on ongoing projects, etc. --[[User:Jugus|Jugus]] ([[User talk:Jugus|talk]]) 12:31, 1 March 2017 (EST)
:Agreed, I'd rather just remove it completely given we already have a [[Halopedia:Halopedians|page]] better suited for that.--[[User:Spartacus|<span style="color: green; font-family: Bradley Hand ITC; font-size: 12pt;" title="Spartacus is an administrator.">'''''Spartacus'''''</span>]] <sup>'''[[User talk:Spartacus|<span style="color:grey">Talk</span>]] • [[Special:Contributions/Spartacus|<span style="color:grey">Contribs</span>]]'''</sup>  12:39, 1 March 2017 (EST)


:::What "shitty quality"? This is one of the best and advanced wikias I've ever seen. <font color="lime">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: lime; font-family: BankGothic Md BT; font-size: 12pt;">'''BPL'''</span>]] 15:23, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
::While waiting for a decision from the administration, I've linked the Halopedian project page to the Meet other Halo fans widget as a temporary solution.
::As for the above suggestions, please be informed that #1 and #4 has been taken care of. As for #2, we can bring back the montly poll. I believe this is still accessible in the wiki tools. For #3, we can do a featured image if we can do it along the lines of how Wikipedia does theirs (e.g. with good descriptions and proper attributions/credits/sourcing). I share the same opinion as Nighthammer in relation to #5. — <span style="font-size:14px; font-family:Arial;">[[User:Subtank|<span style="color:#FF4F00;">subtank</span>]]</span>  13:10, 1 March 2017 (EST)


::::Seriously, it's so annoying when people just come here to make up stuff just to be irritating, and talk to themselves. I have a solution though, if you like them so much better, don't waste our time with it. Just go to the WONDERFUL VAULT that is so awesome you have to tell us about it.[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 20:25, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
==Book Chapter vs Page numbers==
I have a huge thing I wanna suggest. But its one of those things that really does need to be discussed cause its started to become a problem of recent years. That problem is the rising popularity in Digital media. That even some Halo Books start off as Digital media.


:::::The only other Wiki I've seen that is as good as Halopedia is Wookiepedia. I think Halopedia editors are doing a great job. <span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size:100%">'''Lieutenant'''</span> [[User:Mcloganator|<span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: 100%">'''Mcloganator'''</span>]] 12:27, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Now why is this a problem you ask. Well it causes hell on the whole system we have where we say the Book name, then say the page it is on. As numerous formats might have some chapters being on radically different pages.  


::::::Of course, he didn't respond.[[Special:Contributions/70.218.218.76|70.218.218.76]] 22:36, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
Now I propose this possible method to change how we source a book. Throwing out the old method of page numbers on their own. We say the Book/Novella name as normal, but now we say the chapter instead. This ensures no matter what users can still find content if they wish. And in brackets we put the format used and the page in that format the item was found on.


:::::::And to add to that, about half of those users make an account, and leave. You mine as well leave, too. {{User:General5 7/sig}}
For example if I was wanting to source a SMAC in Halo the fall of reach 2001 paperback edition. I would put the following down.


::::::::Think they did. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 18:55, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''' ''-Chapter 33 (Physical paperback - Page 256'')


:::::He coulda been adding statistics to his comment. When I add to comments I've already made, I usually write the text as a separate comment, often indented like a reply. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 18:55, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Like I did start to notice some folks were going though our sources and going, "I cant find it". Meaning something needs to be done.-[[User:CIA391|CIA391]] ([[User talk:CIA391|talk]]) 10:48, 2 March 2017 (EST)


I was the guest, I wasn't signed in at the time.[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 23:35, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
:I see what you mean, and I think the idea is splendid. Except I think we should tweak it just a little bit; After noting the chapter, a small excerpt where the relevant information is should be quoted as to save those who do not have the book - or those who would rather not read an entire chapter to read the sentence they are looking for - the time of trying to find a small part in a sometimes very large chapter. [[File:Eld-Alternate.png|20px|stick|link=]][[User:Arcmind|<span style="color: #b30000;" title="">'''Arcmind'''</span>]] <sup>'''[[User talk:Arcmind|<span style="color:#EAC117>Execute long hold for reactivation.</span>]] [[File:Hand of God.png|6px|stick]] [[Special:Contributions/Arcmind|<span style="color:#EAC117">AI-COM/ACMD SIGNOFF</span>]]'''</sup> 11:00, 2 March 2017 (EST)


The Vault isn't actually that great of a Wiki. It seems more like a Strategy Guide website filled with Walkthroughs, Tips, Locations, and minimal Background information. Some of the articles (a VERY small amount however) are written poorly. Halopedia seems a lot more organized and functional. --[[User talk:TDSpiral94|TDSpiral94]] 09:13, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
::I believe there was some discussion about this a while back and I agree. The chapter thing would definitely be useful for more reasons than one, and we've already been identifying the early novel reissues and Google Play editions in sources for some time. Labeling every edition is just the logical next step from that. To avoid radically changing to our existing format, however, I'd make the new one something like the following:


And it's certainly not better than ours...I think.[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 16:29, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
::'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', Chapter 15, ''page 77'' (2001 paperback); ''page 113'' (2010 paperback); ''page 4'' (Google Play)


:Sorry about the delay in response, I forgot I posted this. Also, sorry for the rudeness; it was late and I was tired and whimsical, but that's hardly an excuse. I got to admit, The Vault is pretty much a guide not a lore-based wiki, but for the quality thing, I'll take a [[Special:Random|random page]] and count the number of faults and list them here by type. Feel free to do the same for the "WONDERFUL VAULT". Also, the whole comment was based on the idea that surely there must be a reason for it, some connection that could be used to improve quality all around. --[[User:TheREALBloodscar|Bloodscar]] 07:04, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
::Basically, letting people add different formats based on their ability and interest. In practice, most sources would probably include just one. As for Arcmind's suggestion, quotes could be added after the page numbers like we've already been doing in some cases (see [[Banished#Sources]] for an example). --[[User:Jugus|Jugus]] ([[User talk:Jugus|talk]]) 11:04, 2 March 2017 (EST)


::Also, thank you DavidJCobb for explaining that I wasn't talking to myself. Unless I make a typo in my comment, I make a new comment as a reply when it is a seperate thought. --[[User:TheREALBloodscar|Bloodscar]] 07:07, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
:::That's another great idea, but then you have some people who might not have access to all of the various versions of the book. I mean some might and I am sure there are man fans who will, but then the wiki would have some sourced completely and other would not, thereby causing a ripple in our consistency. It might work for most stuff since we all probably have it, but would it prove reliable in all situations? [[File:Eld-Alternate.png|20px|stick|link=]][[User:Arcmind|<span style="color: #b30000;" title="">'''Arcmind'''</span>]] <sup>'''[[User talk:Arcmind|<span style="color:#EAC117>Execute long hold for reactivation.</span>]] [[File:Hand of God.png|6px|stick]] [[Special:Contributions/Arcmind|<span style="color:#EAC117">AI-COM/ACMD SIGNOFF</span>]]'''</sup> 11:08, 2 March 2017 (EST)


:::Alright, I got the page [[Elevator Glitch]], and counted up the following faults. (Note that these "faults" are things that degrade the overall quality of an article not always technically errors, but also things that cause confusion when read or give an awkward feeling to an article. DO grade with the same guidelines if you look through a Vault article for comparison's sake.)
::::I'm afraid it's just a reality we won't be able to consistently list every edition in our sources, but I'd say listing one or two is still better than having no page numbers at all, especially with specific information like measurements. Adding the chapter number (and ideally a quote) will at least point people in the right direction, while the pages (while not useful to everyone) are a definite plus. --[[User:Jugus|Jugus]] ([[User talk:Jugus|talk]]) 12:10, 2 March 2017 (EST)


:::*Missing words - 1
::::I understand. However in that case we should at least the pick the two most common versions that we should always use for our sources; a hard back - if possible - and a paperback version. That way we get the two most common types and the more exclusive editions will be left for folks to looks through. That should at least preserve a level of consistency in our sourcing an make things easier on us. [[File:Eld-Alternate.png|20px|stick|link=]][[User:Arcmind|<span style="color: #b30000;" title="">'''Arcmind'''</span>]] <sup>'''[[User talk:Arcmind|<span style="color:#EAC117>Execute long hold for reactivation.</span>]] [[File:Hand of God.png|6px|stick]] [[Special:Contributions/Arcmind|<span style="color:#EAC117">AI-COM/ACMD SIGNOFF</span>]]'''</sup> 12:39, 2 March 2017 (EST)
:::*Word agreement - 3
:::*Consistancy - 2
:::*Spelling - 1
:::*Grammar - 2
:::*Subject-verb agreement - 1


:::I added up the total number of words in the article when viewed in the edit screen, counting a link as on word, i.e. <nowiki>[[Halo 3]], or [[Space-time theory]]</nowiki>, would be counted as one word. This gave me a total of 125 words, or an average of 1 fault per 12.5 words. --[[User:TheREALBloodscar|Bloodscar]] 07:46, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::That should be preferred, but at the same time, not everyone can be expected to have access to even those two types of editions. I, for example, have only been buying the Google Play ebook versions since ''New Blood'' as they're more handy in most ways. So in practice most of our sources will still likely end up having only one source for page numbers, though listing the chapter number (and preferably quote in the case of specific information) will still improve things a lot compared to the current situation. --[[User:Jugus|Jugus]] ([[User talk:Jugus|talk]]) 13:25, 2 March 2017 (EST)


::::This has to stop. '''Bloodscar:''' If you don't like Halopedia, just keep it to yourself. Editors come and go; some made account for the fun of it (and some for vandalism) while others made several contributions. We don't know why Halopedia has a bigger population than The Vault: I think we have better advertisements that attract fans and gamers... but that's just me. '''To all:''' This section is closed.- <b>[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></b> 09:37, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
::::::That sounds reasonable. Also, if you have ebooks, you would not happen to have the art of halo 3 would you? I ask because we we're looking for an image of the UNSC craft carrier but currently images for it are near non-existent and those that do are of poor quality. [[File:Eld-Alternate.png|20px|stick|link=]][[User:Arcmind|<span style="color: #b30000;" title="">'''Arcmind'''</span>]] <sup>'''[[User talk:Arcmind|<span style="color:#EAC117>Execute long hold for reactivation.</span>]] [[File:Hand of God.png|6px|stick]] [[Special:Contributions/Arcmind|<span style="color:#EAC117">AI-COM/ACMD SIGNOFF</span>]]'''</sup> 15:57, 2 March 2017 (EST)


To answer your initial question - Halopedia is ''a work in progress''. I notice that you took the time to count the flaws. Did you bother to correct them, as any experienced editor would? If you see missing information, add it. If you see spelling mistakes, correct it. If you see vandalism, remove it. Don't just complain about it. [[Wikipedia:Be bold|Be Bold]]. Remember also the kind of editors we attract - aside from some of the more prominent members, our fanbase will be a lot younger than that of a Fallout wiki, and yes, a lot of them will be inexperienced or, worse, vandals. Admins and Rollback wielders can't be everywhere at once, nor should we have to try to be. -- <b>[[Halopedia:Administrators|<font color=indigo>Administrator</font>]] [[User:Specops306|<font color=indigo>Specops306</font>]] - ''[[User Talk:Specops306|<font color=blue>Qur'a 'Morhek</font>]]'' <sup>''[[w:c:halofanon:Operation: HOT GATES|<u><font color=purple>Honour Light Your Way!</font></u>]]''</sup></b> 08:09, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
:::::::Unfortunately I don't have ''The Art of Halo 3'' in any form. That book has been notoriously hard to come by for some years now, and I don't think a digital edition (or a reasonable-quality scan) exists. --[[User:Jugus|Jugus]] ([[User talk:Jugus|talk]]) 08:21, 3 March 2017 (EST)


== Halo Font ==
== Dates in community news ==


Does anyone know if you can use the Halo font on Wikia? I know you can download it from the internet for word processors, but is it on Wikia. If not, can it be added? <font color="lime">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: lime; font-family: BankGothic Md BT; font-size: 12pt;">'''BPL'''</span>]] 22:48, 17 August 2009 (UTC)
The release date for Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 1 needs to be changed from Aug 2 to Aug 30.--[[User:D9328|D9328]] ([[User talk:D9328|talk]]) 20:25, 3 August 2017 (EDT)d9328


I don't know, possibly. {{User:SoH/Sig}}
== New arcade game called Halo team raven ==


:It all depends if you have the font installed in your computer. If it is, then just go to your browser's settings, change the font to Halo 3 font type and save changes. It should work. Toodles!- <b>[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></b> 19:01, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
I have never been good at doing articles I do small minor changes but never big ones but there is a new arcade game set in the first halo called team raven and it tells the story from there point of view.  Hopefully we can get a full review of its weapons and other content in the near future {{Unsigned|Spartan Matt}}


::Cool! I did it! Can anyone else see my sig with the Halo Font? <font color="cyan">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: cyan; font-family: Halo3; font-size: 12pt;">'''Bionicle+Lotr'''</span>]] 22:32, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
== change article path ==


:::I can. --<b>[[User:Dragonclaws|<font color="#4D56B1">Dragon<font color="#F28500">c</font>laws</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Dragonclaws|<font color="#4D56B1">talk</font>]])</sup></b> 01:44, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
please can the article path be changed from <code>/$1</code> to <code>/wiki/$1</code>?


:::BTW, if you want it to display another font if someone doesn't have the Halo 3 font, you can make the "font-family" CSS a comma-separated list of fonts, single-quoting any that have spaces in their names. E.x. <code>font-family:Arial,Tahoma,'Century Gothic',sans-serif</code> means "If they have Arial, use that. If they don't have Arial, try Tahoma. If that doesn't work, try Century Gothic. If ''that'' doesn't work, just pick any sans-serif font, doesn't matter at this point." <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 04:00, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
the /wiki/$1 article path is better than this currently used.--[[user:PSL600|Psl600]] 14:35, 3 September 2018 (EDT)


::Cool, thanks. I think I'll try that. <font color="cyan">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: cyan; font-family: Halo3; font-size: 12pt;">'''Bionicle+Lotr'''</span>]] 17:00, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
:Why is it better? I'd like to know a reason behind why its better to be honest?-[[User:CIA391|CIA391]] ([[User talk:CIA391|talk]]) 14:52, 3 September 2018 (EDT)
:: it i better because to know that it is the wiki, otherwise, i think it is non-wiki page, and if we still have <code>/$1</code> article path, typing <code>/wiki/$1</code> (example: http://www.halopedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)  will result landing on the "Wiki/Main_Page" and I want to land on "Main Page" without the "Wiki/" prefix. [[user:PSL600|Psl600]] 12:24, 4 September 2018 (EDT)


== Username Color ==
== Fan content ==
I think there should be an article about Halo FAN CONTENT! I would do this, but I am INEXPERIENCED at making articles.{{Unsigned|Cheatcodeman}}
:I'd recommend you take a look at our [[Halopedia:Notability_policy#Fan_content|existing guidelines]] on fanworks. We do allow articles on a very small number of fan works (such as [[Red vs. Blue]]) that are of substantial scale and notability within the franchise. However, due to the sheer amount of fan content out there, we typically very rarely allow for new fan project articles to be created (and as of recent, we've been re-evaluating which ones to keep or remove). I'd recommend checking out [https://halofanon.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Halo Fanon] for more in the realm of fan content.[[User:BaconShelf|<span style="color:green;">BaconShelf</span>]] <span style="font-size:90%">([[User:BaconShelf|talk]])</span> 16:32, May 27, 2021 (EDT)
::What about fan Games? Are those Fine? --[[User:Cheatcodeman|Cheatcodeman]] ([[User talk:Cheatcodeman|talk]]) 16:37, May 27, 2021 (EDT)Cheatcodeman
:::Same deal - only rarely, if they can be proven to be of substantial scale within their space, and have been recognised by multiple news outlets (IE articles on sites such as PC Gamer, Kotaku, Polygon etc) or 343 themselves. We have pages dedicated to some mod projects such as OPTRE and SoTP that have recieved official recognition from 343 themselves, and have extensive media coverage outside of that. In the case of your game (which I would assume is what this is about), it would unfortunately not fall under these guidelines. [[User:BaconShelf|<span style="color:green;">BaconShelf</span>]] <span style="font-size:90%">([[User:BaconShelf|talk]])</span> 16:43, May 27, 2021 (EDT)
::::Okay. Just making sure.;) didn't want to accidentally make an article about something that wasn't supposed to be there. --[[User:Cheatcodeman|Cheatcodeman]] ([[User talk:Cheatcodeman|talk]]) 16:57, May 27, 2021 (EDT)Cheatcodeman
:::::No worries, thanks for checking first. I'd also highly recommend joining the Discord server, as we have a pretty active userbase there too (link in the navigation bar on the left) [[User:BaconShelf|<span style="color:green;">BaconShelf</span>]] <span style="font-size:90%">([[User:BaconShelf|talk]])</span> 16:58, May 27, 2021 (EDT)
There is an entire wiki for fan content. If you are talking about a display of works, such as Red vs Blue, there is a section on the Main page about it. The fan wiki is Halo Fanon. {{Unsigned|Sangheili4657}}


If you look at the top of the screen where your username is listed, the white text blends into the light background. Is it possible to make the text of the username and the stuff around it darker so it's easier to see? It's almost invisible for me. <font color="lime">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: lime; font-family: BankGothic Md BT; font-size: 12pt;">'''BPL'''</span>]] 23:49, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
== RvB references ==


:I've added the necessary command in the [[MediaWiki:Monaco.css|mediawiki]], but it seems it doesn't work. I have to assume it is an internal problem where only Wikia Programmers/Staffs have access, seeing that Halopedia has a special programming than other wikis (We're the Guinea Pigs!).- <b>[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></b> 09:23, 21 August 2009 (UTC)
I have looked TWICE, and I found nothing. Could I (or someone else, LOL) create an article on references to RvB in Halo? --Da BOI OF DA YEAAARR CHEATCODEMAN 19:16, May 29, 2021 (EDT)
:There is a section under the Red vs. Blue article [[Red_vs._Blue#Homage_from_the_Halo_series|here]]. <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">'''[[User:JackVibe|<span style="color:#000;">Jack</span>]][[User talk:JackVibe|<span style="color:#888;">Vibe</span>]]'''</span> 05:58, May 30, 2021 (EDT)


::If you're using [http://getfirefox.com/ Firefox] 3 or higher and you have the [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2108 Stylish] [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/ add-on], then you can use [http://userstyles.org/styles/20463 this userstyle], which darkens the area behind the links. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 11:08, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
== I need a favor ==


:::You've created a custom style for Halopedia! Yay! Thank you!- <font face="Century Gothic">[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></font> 11:12, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
I need some pictures/screenshots of the Halo: Reach armor permutations, at [https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/540909659/ this] angle.


::::Happy to help. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 11:47, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
Must be done ASAP. I only need the armor in sets, all but the helmets.
If someone could do that, I be thankful! Every picture will be used with credit. --Da BOI OF DA YEAAARR CHEATCODEMAN 20:12, June 7, 2021 (EDT)


== Unggoy ==
:Just a heads up that this area isnt for requests like this. It is for discussions on the wiki as a whole. It may be better to request help on more public spaces.-[[User:CIA391|CIA391]] ([[User talk:CIA391|talk]]) 20:42, June 7, 2021 (EDT)


Can someone with enough experience make a changes from and too section for the Unggoy? Most the other Covenant races have it where it has changes from one game and too the next. I asked on the Unggoy page and got no reply so I thought I would ask here.[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 23:41, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
::What would you recommend? --Da BOI OF DA YEAAARR CHEATCODEMAN 12:37, June 8, 2021 (EDT)


:Hmmm... I think I give it a try. <font color="lime">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: lime; font-family: BankGothic Md BT; font-size: 12pt;">'''BPL'''</span>]] 22:25, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
== Missing feature ==


::Well, i ''was'' going to give it a try, but I just noticed that I couldn't think of any changes at the moment! <font color="cyan">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: lime; font-family: BankGothic Md BT; font-size: 12pt;">'''BPL'''</span>]]
Halopedia has a missing feature that Wikipedia has, and that's the '''protected edit request'''. It posts something on the talk page like [[Wikipedia:MediaWiki talk:Anoneditwarning#Protected edit request on 8 September 2021|this]]. And when it's done, the person that did it would reply with {{Tem|Done}}. And when the request is posted, the section says "Protected edit request on example date". Please use {{Tem|Support}} if you think it's a good idea, and {{Tem|Oppose}} if you think it's a bad idea for whatever reason. [[User:EthanGaming117|EthanGaming7640]] ([[User talk:EthanGaming117|talk]]) 13:57, September 8, 2021 (EDT)


Well, a few I could think were thr grunts in halo wars seemed...bigger and more armored. Also, they seem to get uglier and uglier through the games. In halo 3 they're also more aggressive. There's a few, I hope it helps, but I'm not good at making those sort sections.[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 01:22, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
:Yea please dont put this stuff to a vote off the gate. We on the staff try to investigate stuff before we reach that stage. Assuming we dont just push it at that point.-[[User:CIA391|CIA391]] ([[User talk:CIA391|talk]]) 17:09, September 8, 2021 (EDT)


I give up. I CANT make it anyway, the page wont let me use rich text, which was used for the Kig-yar one.[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 02:12, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
== How do I create an article / page. ==


Ok, I think I have a list of changes that someone who knows how can put on [[Unggoy]].
I cannot find any information or way to create a page. Help.
'''Halo 1 - Halo 2'''
*Curlback grunts are gone
*Grunts are larger (i think)
*Larger limbs
*Blood is more liquid-looking (unlike the neon glue stuff in Halo CE)


'''Halo 2 - Halo 3'''
== Halo meme of the Month? ==
*Skin is now slightly greenish and mottled
*Spikes on arms
*Sometimes have no mask
*Go kamakaze


Dont forget Halo wars.[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 21:45, September 11, 2009 (UTC)
Can we make a user-elected halo meme of the month?-[[User talk:Ony2816]]
 
== Similar Wikis ==
 
Are other wikis going to be like Halopedia with the games and friends and everything, or is Halopedia special? <font color="lime">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: lime; font-family: BankGothic Md BT; font-size: 12pt;">'''BPL'''</span>]] 00:06, 25 August 2009 (UTC)
 
I like to think we're special in some ways...[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 01:23, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
 
:Refer to [[Talk:Main_Page#Username_Color]].- <b>[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></b> 08:51, 26 August 2009 (UTC)
 
== Terminal Icons ==
I've noticed that the images for [[Didact]], [[The Librarian]], etc., are the icons that represent them in the [[Terminals]], and that these icons were taken from [http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/05/09/terminal-visuals/ Ascendant Justice's website] and modified (black background barely removed). I also know that there are some icons we ''don't'' have: the icon used by the [[Gravemind]] in the Terminals and one that may represent a security AI for the Ark's Archive (it blocks 343GS from reading the Librarian's writings, I think). I think we should get these icons, and the ones we already have should have their description pages updated to link to the source (AJ's website). I'd do this, but I don't have the time ''right'' now (sorry). <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 01:58, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
 
:I managed to only vectorised two images out of five by using an online vectorisation application. Maybe you could vectorise the other three?- <font face="Century Gothic">[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></font> 14:27, September 1, 2009 (UTC)
'''Vectorised Image'''
<gallery>
File:Archive.svg
File:Offensive Bias.svg
</gallery>
'''PNG Image'''
<gallery>
File:MendicantBias (Rampant).png
File:Flood Super Cell.png
File:MendicantBias.png
</gallery>
 
::I managed to render two using VectorMagic. Right now, they still have black backgrounds (I used the [http://blog.ascendantjustice.com/2008/05/09/terminal-visuals/ original source]'s images), but I'm going to use Inkscape to change that soon, and then I'll re-upload. I chose the name "Gravemind.svg" for the Flood icon because it's doubtful that a single Flood Super Cell managed to communicate with Mendicant Bias coherently, on its own, or unassisted; it's more likely that that was the entire Gravemind, who was identified with the Cell's code because he's ''made'' of Flood Super Cells. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 19:49, September 1, 2009 (UTC)
<gallery>
File:Gravemind.svg
File:Mendicant Bias.svg
</gallery>
:::VectorMagic. XD. It would be easier if you just used the PNG image I've uploaded and use those in VectorMagic. I tried Inkscape but failed in creating the other three, so good luck! - <font face="Century Gothic">[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></font> 20:06, September 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
::::I created the originals in VectorMagic, and used Inkscape to change the backgrounds. It was actually pretty easy, I just clicked on the black parts and then clicked the white swatch in the palette :P Anyway, I just uploaded the changed versions; the thumbnails might not update for a little while, but new thumbnails (such as those generated from using the images in pages) should bear the new background color. I have also taken the liberty of adding descriptions to the SVG versions. On a side note, [[Talk:032 Mendicant Bias#The Terminal Icons|I'm not so sure that the Mendicant icon I uploaded actually represents Mendicant Bias.]] <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 20:45, September 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
== New glitches ==
 
I have watched the halo(level) from Halo 1 page and at the glitch section it doesnt say anything about some new glitches.Im kinda of a noob when it comes to editing so im asking you guys if you can put them there??
There are three glitches:1 when you find the first lifeboat with survivors over by the first big pulse structure.when you finish of all the enemyes, get into the warthog and start walking to the big slope on the right.There is a path that can lead the warthog up the hill and you can see the whole canyon and the 2D trees, but if you stay there to long, or drive the warthog along the hill to the left, the controls will freez up and you wont be able to move and you have to start from the last checkpoint.
2:When you go to the structure at the cliff edge.Kill all the enemyes and get into the warthog.As a reference (because the terraine can get very confusing) drive the warthog to the pelican. To the right where the pelican is facing there is a small hill with a groove. Start climbing it with the warthog and you can get on top.From there you can see the whole middle part of the level with the river and can shot out the banshees from a distance.
3:Get to the part where the 2nd banshees come, near the river.You must be in a warthog.Try to lure the banshees back into the artificial cave from wich you came.Once inside, the banshees will fly in a straight line, but when they get to the first ramp they will start descending and sraping the ground and they will follow you deeper and deeper inside the cave.Note that they push you continuously from side to side and if you are not in a warthog, you will get splattered.The interesting thing is that the banshees will not lift up and fly away, but rather chase you scraping the ground and they will not fire, just try to tip you over.[[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 20:14, September 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
:Regarding the first glitch: that is because Bungie added an invisible wall to the level, where if you get past it, controls will freeze and the warthog will descend down the slope. Regarding the second glitch: not a glitch but it is walkthrough for players to kill the banshees easily. Regarding the third glitch: Not a glitch as enemy AIs have limited areas to roam and chase. Once they reach a certain location, an invisible indicator will stop them at their tracks, thus creating a Frozen Enemy (An article we have here in Halopedia).- <font face="Century Gothic">[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></font> 20:20, September 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Something weird? ==
 
Has anybody noticed that when you are on the large bridges in Assault on the Control Room and Two Betrayals and pause the game, everything will stop moving except for the energy theters that keep oscilating?[[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 21:00, September 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
Yeah, I've noticed that.
 
== I are noo ==
Ok so is this the IRC?
 
:Nope, [[User:ProphetOfFun|ProphetOfFun]], who posted at 01:03, September 3, 2009. This is the talk page for general stuff about Halopedia; edits here should be signed (as shown by the notice that appears above the edit box when editing talk pages). You may find information on Halopedia's IRC [[Halopedia:IRC Channel|here]]. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 01:14, September 3, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Confusing fact??? ==
I read the article on the AR in halo 3 and got some confusing facts.It stated that it had no ironsight and that marines in halo 3 didnt have eye pieces.So how could they aim? How could this rifle be the bread and butter of the UNSC if the soldiers cant aim with it? Even more, why did they bring it back to halo 3 with such a major disadvantage? Im guessing that soldiers and equipment evolved more in halo 3.Maybe they now have contact lenses with the aim reticle, like elites? [[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 11:12, September 3, 2009 (UTC)
 
:We don't know. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 18:43, September 3, 2009 (UTC)
:It is assumed that Marines are equipped with Neural Interface which links up every information to their brain, including the enemy target and objective.- <font face="Century Gothic">[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></font> 18:56, September 3, 2009 (UTC)
 
== needs some update. ==
 
"These Flood infection forms make Cold Storage the 5th multiplayer map with NPCs (Along with Construct, Guardian, Last Resort, and Isolation which have Sentinels, Constructors, seagulls or pterodactyl birds flying around). Unfortunately, you cannot get to them". these quotes are old. Epitaph has also dino birds, Rats Nest has rats and longshore has seagulls and high ground has fish.someone should put these in.[[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 17:27, September 5, 2009 (UTC)
 
== glitch. ==
 
i found a glitch in halo 1 level truth and reconciliation that allows you to bypass a lot of enemies.it can be helpfull on legendary.play through the whole level until you reach the big shuttlebay with the spirit inside.you kill all your men that echo 419 drops off.kill the rest of the enemies and wait for the hunters.when they come, lead them to the center open area of the shuttlebay.then rush towards them and as he prepare to smack you with his shiels, jump.if done correctly, you will reach the ledges above.strangely, all the doors are open.as you move through, you will not encounter any enemy until the bridge.note that in all this time, the song that plays when you meet the hunters will continously play and even mix with the song that plays when you find the bridge.you can reach your captain and trigger the cutscene.the hunter music will mix with the music of the cutscene.you can bring the captain to the bridge and after cortana stops speaking, ODDLY, the level ends and the final cutscene occurs without leaving the bridge.in the cutscene, the chief is seen pushing the control pannel.then he dissapears and at the place where you normally see the captain and the marines boarding the dropship there will be the group of covenant that normally spawns there.the only problem is that the chief teleported from the bridge and the covenant were still alive.during the cutscene, the dropship moves as it normally does, but sometimes you can see bolts from the hunters down below that pass by.the music is a mix between the cutscene music and the hunter music.at the end, where the dropship leaves the shuttlebay, cortana will say "got it, the door is opened" and the level ends.[[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 20:17, September 7, 2009 (UTC)
 
I found a similar glitch in the halo 2 level, Delta Halo, when you first land on the beach. Ignore the enemies in the run-down base, and head to the pathway down towards the next part. You will then receive the next handful of objectives, even the ones given when the previous are fulfilled, each incomplete, and commanders will shout commands and tips simultaneously. This is a very, VERY, weird glitch. [[User talk:Agent Connecticut|Agent Connecticut]] 02:47, September 27, 2009 (UTC)
 
:[[Wikipedia:Sequence breaking|Sequence breaking]]. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 20:36, September 27, 2009 (UTC)
 
== <span style="color:black;">1.2 trillion and one actual</span> ==
 
<span style="color:black;">According to 2401 PT, the Halo Array had experienced 1.2 trillion simulated test fires. If my math is correct, that would be a little more than 9 simulations per second for one hundred thousand years. I don't know how long a simulation lasts, but doesn't that seem to be a bit much? Unless the simulation only involves sending and acknowledging a simple fire command, I don't know how that would be possible. Any thoughts?</span> [[File:UNSC_MIC.jpg|18px]]<span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size:100%">'''Captain'''</span> [[User:Mcloganator|<span style="color:pink; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: 100%">'''MIC'''</span>]] 18:14, September 11, 2009 (UTC)
 
:It's possible that it was performing simulations long before its actual activation, which would stretch it out a little. --<b>[[User:Dragonclaws|<font color="#4D56B1">Dragon<font color="#F28500">c</font>laws</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Dragonclaws|<font color="#4D56B1">talk</font>]])</sup></b> 01:39, September 12, 2009 (UTC)
 
<span style="color:black;">That's true, that could add maybe a few hundred years to the equation. It would still be pretty close to 9 per secend though.</span> [[File:UNSC_MIC.jpg|18px]]<span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size:100%">'''Captain'''</span> [[User:Mcloganator|<span style="color:pink; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: 100%">'''MIC'''</span>]] 12:44, September 12, 2009 (UTC)
 
I thought those beams that shoot up from those buildings were simulations...[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 17:40, September 12, 2009 (UTC)
 
Off topic, but if we were certain other wiki's, some people would be all but executed for ever mentioning anything CLOSE to speculation in talk pages, even for a question. Those wikis when you ask a question about something like that, they tell you to go to a forum, which they don't have (There one of the only wikis I go to that DOSEN'T). SPECULATION IS EVIL! lol.[[User talk:Papayaking|Papayaking]] 17:44, September 12, 2009 (UTC)
 
<span style="color:black;">That is a possible explaination. Good thinking.</span> [[File:UNSC_MIC.jpg|18px]]<span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size:100%">'''Captain'''</span> [[User:Mcloganator|<span style="color:pink; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: 100%">'''MIC'''</span>]] 13:14, September 14, 2009 (UTC)
 
Assuming that the blue missile thing that is shot in the air every few seconds is a simulation, and that the Monitor is talking about all 7 Halo rings, that sounds about right. [[User talk:Tikalal|Tikalal]] 03:34, October 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
But 2401 PT says "This installation" (meaning Delta Halo specifically), so I'm assuming he's not including the rest of the arrays in that figure. [[File:UNSC_MIC.jpg|18px]]<span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size:100%">'''Captain'''</span> [[User:Mcloganator|<span style="color:pink; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: 100%">'''MIC'''</span>]] 15:28, October 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Between Halo: CE and Halo 2 ==
 
Hi, Skully796 here, I can't seem to find this anywhere. From the ending of Halo: CE to the very beggining of Halo 2 whats the time difference. One, two months? A year? I can't seem to find out how long it was from Halo 1 to Halo 2!?--[[User talk:Skully796|Skully796]] 00:30, September 17, 2009 (UTC)
 
The time that passed between the end of Halo: CE and the beginning of Halo 2 is exactly 28 days. You can view the entire timeline [[2552|here]]. [[File:UNSC_MIC.jpg|18px]]<span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size:100%">'''Captain'''</span> [[User:Mcloganator|<span style="color:pink; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: 100%">'''MIC'''</span>]] 13:13, September 21, 2009 (UTC)
 
== O.D.S.T questions ==
 
Hey, I was wondering a few things about O.D.S.T
*Is Halo 3: O.D.S.T going to have a multiplayer campaign?
*Is it going to have multiplayer games like Halo 3 (like killing ''each other'') because all I've seen is Co-op games (Exept for campaign)
*Is there going to be a BR?
Thanks for any awnswers--[[User talk:Skully796|Skully796]] 00:30, September 17, 2009 (UTC)
 
:Firefight, if you're referring to that, I don't think so, and no, it's replaced by the M6C/Socom. [[Image:Tianasquare.jpg|60px]][[User:EtErNiTy92|<span style="color:blue">EtErNiTy92]]  </span>  [[User_Talk:EtErNiTy92|<span style="color:blue">Spartans Never Die</span>]] 00:47, September 17, 2009 (UTC)
 
No BR and Firefight does not have matchmaker nor PVP (the second disc does since it is Halo 3 MP with all DLC maps). And if you mean campain over Live then yes.[[User talk:SPARTAN-177|SPARTAN-177]] 00:51, September 17, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Halo Chronicles ==
Hey I was looking at the Main Page and the games section and Halo Chronicles is still there and it was canceled and it sould be removed form the Games Section in the menu-[[User talk:Boba fett 32|Boba fett 32]] 15:53, September 18, 2009 (UTC)
 
:''Halo Chronicles'' is a canceled game. So it's a game. So it goes in the Games Section. :P <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 21:49, September 18, 2009 (UTC)
::It's the same reason that Halo DS is in Games. [[User:SPARTAN-984|S]]-[[User talk:SPARTAN-984|9]][[Special:Contributions/SPARTAN-984|8]]4 21:52, September 18, 2009 (UTC)
 
== contradictory fact ==
what caliber is the magnum? in the article, it sais 12.7x40, but in the picture in "the art of halo 3" it says its 12.7x30.so wich one is it?
 
:Well, [[User:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]],
:*Please sign your edits on talk pages. You can do this by typing four tildes (<code><nowiki>~~~~</nowiki></code>) or by pressing the signature button above the edit box. This way, we know who you are and when you posted, without having to dig through the edit history or catch it on our Watchlist.
:*Do you have a page number for the image, or a digital copy of the image you could upload? (''The Art of Halo 3'' is a book, yes?) I ask so we can see for ourselves.
:<span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 21:15, September 19, 2009 (UTC)
 
Sorry for forgeting to sign. Go to the "UNSC WEAPONRY" page and there is a photo where there are presented some UNSC bullets in "the art of halo 3". At the m6 bullet, it says 12.7x30 instead of 40.[[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 08:57, September 20, 2009 (UTC)
 
*Indeed it does. What is to be done about this? [[File:UNSC_MIC.jpg|18px]]<span style="color:blue; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size:100%">'''Captain'''</span> [[User:Mcloganator|<span style="color:pink; font-family:Lucida Sans Unicode; font-size: 100%">'''MIC'''</span>]] 13:18, September 21, 2009 (UTC)
 
== even stranger glitch ==
 
Using the glitch that i wrote about earlyer, make one of the hunters push you to the ledge above. Then backtrack the area where you normally go when cortana says "got it, the door is opened....". You can open the door from inside. Once there, try too lure one of the hunters all across the ship, towards the cells where keyes is held. Even though cortana will not say the door is opened, along the route to the cells, every enemy you will normaly come across will be there, but they will be oblivious to the fact that they are near a hunter. Try luring the hunter to the bridge and then kill the elites and grunts. Then make the hunter follow you to the cells. Once there, trigger the cutscene. HERE is where the interesting and downright funny things happen. When you reach keyes, the hunter will be present in the cutscene and fire at you and keyes and the marines. At one point, you can see there are two keyes, one dead and one that normally appears in the cutscene.If you are killed by the hunter, then Keyes will speak with nobody.He will say his lines and Chief his but there is no chief.The same thing if keyes dies, then the words are spoken in mid air.The camera angles will be messed up, as each character is pushed by the hunter in different parts of the room.Sometimes Chief will put the AR on his shoulder as usual but will be pushed by the hunter and face the wall.The same with Keyes.Its a really odd and funny glitch.[[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 17:33, September 20, 2009 (UTC)
 
:Yep. That ''exact'' method isn't a known glitch, but it's known that if you can get an enemy into a cutscene, they won't be "paused" for the duration of the scene. I recall a YouTube video where the player positioned (or modded?) several enemies right at the beginning of a cutscene, and then triggered it... So they were getting shot at by Shades, strafed by Banshees, chased by SpecOps Elites... Lolz. <span style="background:#AADDAA;display:inline-block;height:16px;padding-right:4px;line-height:1em;position:relative;top:-3px;-moz-border-radius:0 50% 50%"><b>[[Image:DavidJCobb_Emblem.svg|16px]] [[User:DavidJCobb|<span style="color:#000;position:relative;top:.15em">DavidJCobb&nbsp;</span>]]</b></span> 18:45, September 20, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Poll Issues ==
 
I still can't add more than 2 answers on a poll. I've tried refreshing the page, and have been trying for months and it still doesn't work. Does anyone have a solution? <font color="cyan">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: cyan; font-family: Halo3; font-size: 12pt;">'''Bionicle+Lotr'''</span>]] 13:49, September 26, 2009 (UTC)
 
:I've had the exact same problem. Not only that, but it doesn't even let me answer existing polls, and I can't answer picture games either. Has anyone else had this happen to them? And more importantly, can anybody help us?--[[File:Emblem 1.jpg|20px]][[User:Rusty-112|<font color="Blue">'''Rusty'''</font>]][[User:Rusty-112|<font color="Red">'''-'''</font>]][[UserWiki:Rusty-112|<font color="Blue">'''112'''</font>]] 00:19, September 27, 2009 (UTC)
 
::Well, when I play the picture game, the same question keeps coming up. I can't skip it either. <font color="cyan">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: cyan; font-family: Halo3,Papyrus; font-size: 12pt;">'''Bionicle+Lotr'''</span>]] 01:43, September 30, 2009 (UTC)
 
== whats with the Halo Reach video? ==
 
Ok am i the only one that caught the typos in the Halo Reach video, they had the spartans ID numbers. At first it sounds like Fred-104 but then gives a number that is way above that of any spartan that was at the reach op.. the highest ID number is held by the master cheif spartan-117 then its fred-104 and so on , but in the video there were ID numbers way above 200 can somone explain this to me ?
 
:There are two possibilities. The first is that they are members of the Spartan-II class of 2535, but the canon of that class is highly suspect. The other is that they aren't spartans at all. It doesn't specifically say they're Spartans, just calls them Sierra-2whatever. Sierra doesn't mean Spartan, it's the phonetic alphabet word for the letter S. So it could be a codename for anything beginnning in S. It could even be a callsign for something like a Pelican (eg. Echo-419, Bravo-022 etc.) Oh, and don't forget to sign your posts.--[[File:Emblem 1.jpg|20px]][[User:Rusty-112|<font color="Blue">'''Rusty'''</font>]][[User:Rusty-112|<font color="Red">'''-'''</font>]][[UserWiki:Rusty-112|<font color="Blue">'''112'''</font>]] 03:45, September 30, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Linking ==
 
Okay, so I've done a few edits, and a couple have Internal links in them, but what I dont understand is how do you make a link, say, leading to Phantoms, but put something other that "Phantoms." Example: Instead of putting [[Phantoms]] how would I make it as "they" or "them" or "air attacks" but it still appears as a link?
--[[User talk:Skully796|Skully796]] 02:35, October 1, 2009 (UTC)
:As so:
:<code><nowiki>[[Phantom|they]]</nowiki></code> which becomes as so <code>[[Phantom|they]]</code>.- <font face="Century Gothic">[[User:Subtank|<font color="gold"><font color="#FF4F00">5</font>əb<font color="#FF4F00">'7</font>aŋk</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Subtank|<font color="#FF4F00">7alk</font>]])</sup></font> 03:22, October 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Using Covenant language to name species ==
 
I fail to understand why we use the Covenant names for their races (Shangheli for example) in articles. Fair enough listing their names, but using them in sentences like "but he was later killed on Onyx by a Mgalekgolo pair" doesn't make sense to me. Why are we, humans, referring to Covenant races by their own language? This is also done only some of the time, leaving most pages lacking consistency. [[User talk:Tikalal|Tikalal]] 03:31, October 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
:Because we are not UNSC forces. We are ''Halo'' fans talking about ''Halo''. Sangheili is the name of the species, not Elite. When discussing their significance in the ''Halo'' universe, we describe them as they are most properly called. UNSC designations are used in the games because it's easier for the player to work with, but Halopedia covers the expanded universe in addition to the games. --<b>[[User:Dragonclaws|<font color="#4D56B1">Dragon<font color="#F28500">c</font>laws</font>]]<sup>([[User talk:Dragonclaws|<font color="#4D56B1">talk</font>]])</sup></b> 05:24, October 1, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Board Blast ==
 
I'm havin' trouble with board blasts. Every time I try to send one, it says "Please enter a message" even though I have! <font color="cyan">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: cyan; font-family: Halo3,Papyrus; font-size: 12pt;">'''Bionicle+Lotr'''</span>]] 22:46, October 1, 2009 (UTC)
Me too!! --[[User talk:Haloizdabesstgameevea|Haloizdabesstgameevea]] 21:37, October 2, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Ultra or not? ==
 
Does the grunt ultra appear in halo 3?In the page about Ultras it said that they do not appear in halo 3, but in the Grunt page, where the ranks are presented it states that there are two in The Storm that wield spikers.[[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 12:40, October 2, 2009 (UTC)
:I think it the the gunner grunts on the Phantoms that have spikers. <font color="cyan">'''Teh lolz!'''</font> [[User:Bioniclepluslotr|<span style="color: cyan; font-family: Halo3,Papyrus; font-size: 12pt;">'''Bionicle+Lotr'''</span>]] 21:27, October 2, 2009 (UTC)
 
==New Award?==
I got an award a couple of days ago, and I looked at it as usual and after that the notice for it want away, but I just went to the main page and it's telling me I have a new award when I don't have a new one. Is there any way to this? <font face="century gothic">[[User:Snore|<font color="#738678">SNOR</font>]]<sup>{[[User talk:Snore|<font color="orange">3</font>]]}</sup></font> 21:34, October 2, 2009 (UTC)
 
== New areas (halo:combat evolved) ==
 
The assault on the control rooms first chasm can be explored by the player. All you need to do is to get the verry early banshee and turn back. Push the banshee through the corridors and the rooms and you will reach the chasm. You can search the pit and stand inside the gaps on the corners. If you go even deeper, you will reach a barrier that cant be passed by the banshee. Standing in one of the gaps, look through your scope and you will see the 3 fused grunts glitch. You can also reach the second blue level, right under the main platform.
 
Another place is the chasm of the Silent Carthographer. After deactivating the locked door, get a warthog down and push it throughthe door. It will only partially fit. Ten bring another warthog and push it even further. When its inside, gain momentum and jump over the chasm. With luck you will reach one of the horizontal platforms on the other side. If you grabbed an overshield earlyer, you can actually go down to the second platform and even snipe the elites and grunts guarding the cartographer and they will not even notice you.[[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 15:42, October 3, 2009 (UTC)
 
== Infinite enemy glitch.(halo:combat evolved) ==
 
In the infinite enemy glitch page it says that in the first part of Keyes, infinite numbers of flood come out.This is false.If you wait, you will see that there are only a few large groups that you can kill and then there wont be any flood coming out.the exact same thing happens later on in the level, where the huge crack in the ships wall, where flood come out and multiple places throughout the Maw.The flood come in huge numbers but not infinite numbers.
 
A place where flood and sentinels really come in infinite waves is in the Pillar Of Autumns engine room.[[User talk:StalkerGrunt117|StalkerGrunt117]] 09:40, October 4, 2009 (UTC)

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MoFD[edit]

Should (or can we) make a message of the day it could also help get people who just joined or are joining Halopedia to get up to speed also it doesn't have to be newcomers it could also let people know what has been happening like maybe a big change in the 'Pedia?-User talk:Ony2816

Project Stardust Reference Pictures[edit]

I just thought I'd make something of a suggestion here. There's a fangame on Roblox called Project Stardust (which I will link when I get home), it's basically like a space warship combat game. It has lots of factions, but it has a whole section for Halo and some of the ship models are honestly really amazing. I'm not sure the canon status of some of them, like I know a select few of the ships in the game are complete fan works.

However, there are some ships that are actual Halo universe ships, but are never pictured due to only ever appearing in books or what naught. One such example is the Razor-class prowler. On the current page, there are no reference images for it as I assume they do not exist, however the Razor-class is modeled in Project Stardust with unknown canon status. There are of course other examples, but that's just the one that came to mind. There are other modeled ships that are faithful to the canon that I think would be good to add, such as the Halcyon-class light cruiser and the Paris-class heavy frigate, which have models in the game that I'm very impressed with.

Permission of the creators of Project Stardust might be important, but I could certainly look into that. I know I'm not a community member here really, but I really really love Halopedia and appreciate all of the knowledge here, and I just thought it could be helpful to include some of these as gallery images, especially for ships that have very little coverage. --Sprift (They/them don't forget) (talk) 11:30, August 27, 2024 (EDT)August 27th, 2024, 11:30AM EST

Thanks for the suggestion, but Halopedia has an explicit hard line on not using images from any kind of fan project or fan art - we only permit images from officially-released Halo sources from Bungie, 343, Microsoft, and so forth. The sole exception is a very small handful of Sins of the Prophets images, as they were officially used by 343 themselves as part of collaborations in the 2022 Encyclopedia and Canon Fodder articles (and even then, no images from the mod except those explicitly published by 343 in an official context are allowed).BaconShelf (talk) 11:33, August 27, 2024 (EDT)

Okay, understood! --Sprift/Szarm/Charm/Sequence (talk) 11:44, August 27, 2024 (EDT)

Dates[edit]

Should dates on articles have the rd, th, nd, and st, or should we not do that on articles? Alertfiend - Warning, my comments may appear passive aggressive. (Converse) 21:47, 3 June 2016 (EDT)

I don't think so, I don't do it at least. Wikipedia doesn't do it either. --NightHammer(talk)(contribs) 21:51, 3 June 2016 (EDT)
I have noticed a few pages with it, but I do not know if there is a certain occasion one would use it. Oops forgot to sign my comment. Alertfiend - Warning, my comments may appear passive aggressive. (Converse) 23:52, 3 June 2016 (EDT)
Here's a guide. So basically, we don't use it at all. --NightHammer(talk)(contribs) 23:55, 3 June 2016 (EDT)
Per NightHammer, dates don't need those suffixes. Please remove them anytime you see them in an article.--Spartacus Talk • Contribs 14:19, 4 June 2016 (EDT)

Navigation section[edit]

Hey everyone, I feel like it may be time to update the Main Page navigation, as it's been the same now for a few years. I have two working draft ideas here. Do note the images on layout #2 are merely placeholders for now. Any feedback would be most appreciated, thanks.--Spartacus Talk • Contribs 18:44, 27 February 2017 (EST)

Definitely number one Japeth555 (talk) 19:03, 27 February 2017 (EST)Japeth555
Deffo number 1.-CIA391 (talk) 19:24, 27 February 2017 (EST)
#1 Lord Susto 21:11, 27 February 2017 (EST)
Per above. --NightHammer(talk)(contribs) 23:18, 27 February 2017 (EST)
(reset indent) Agree with everyone else; the icons in the second version just take up space on the page for no real reason. The quotes under each section in #1 (e.g. "Explore the enigmatic universe!") are a bit cheesy, though that's just a minor thing. --Jugus (talk) 23:38, 27 February 2017 (EST)
I left those quotes on there by mistake and just forgot to remove them. Just like everyone else, my preference is for the first format, more because it's less images to manage.--Spartacus Talk • Contribs 23:49, 27 February 2017 (EST)

Menu page suggestions[edit]

I have a few notes that I thought of that should be relatively easy to make or change. All thanks to Spartacus's idea to change the navi bar.

1. Could we perhaps move the "Did You Know?" to the bottom moving up the "Article Improvement Drive". Makes the improvement area more clear so they ye know get done.

2. Small idea, borrowing it off Halo Nation of all places, a Monthly poll. Seems harmless enough.

3. Another idea, a featured image? Might be cool to start that. I mean we have featured everything else, might be cool to have that.

4. Could we perhaps lower the "Welcome back, Reclaimer!" user count from 16 to 12?

5. We need more Featured stuff to be nominated, that is something we can all work on fairly easy enough.-CIA391 (talk) 19:24, 27 February 2017 (EST)

1) I'd like to do that because of it's importance. 2) I don't know whether or not we have the code to do that. 3) A featured image is something I've wanted to for quite a while but have never gotten around to it. It would certainly be a nice addition. 4) That's fine with me. 5) Yeah, it just needs more promotion which is more or less up to the administration team. Thank you for the suggestions!--Spartacus Talk • Contribs 22:38, 27 February 2017 (EST)
As for your fifth point, I think we shouldn't just nominate articles because we need more featured articles. It should be based on articles that are legitimately worthy of it. I've been kinda pedantic with that lately and there is a handful of articles currently "featured" that I think could still use some work (including several I've nominated).
I've considered the idea of having a featured content system similar to Wookieepedia, with "comprehensive" (for smaller articles under 250 words) and "good" articles (articles with a word count between comprehensive and featured articles, as opposed to Wikipedia's "good" articles which are simply lower in quality than featured articles). However, I feel like it would be difficult to maintain. And where do we draw the line for articles that can be considered "comprehensive" and articles that contain everything about a subject but are literally just one sentence and hard to consider "featured" worthy (in my opinion, Minister is a good example of a comprehensive article here). --NightHammer(talk)(contribs) 23:18, 27 February 2017 (EST)
The "comprehensive" articles are definitely an idea worth considering. In general, different kinds of projects like this are great as long as they keep getting updated - it's good to keep in mind that Halopedia used to have all sorts of community activities in its heyday (like Halopedian of the Month, etc.) which have since gotten discontinued due to a lack of activity. Then again, our user base seems to have rebuilt itself somewhat after the dip that followed the domain change, so it may be worth a shot to try these kinds of things again. --Jugus (talk) 23:38, 27 February 2017 (EST)
I wouldn't be opposed to any of that. In hindsight, killing Halopedian of the Month was an idea I now regret, as it was a way to reward users making outstanding contributions. I wouldn't mind trying to bring that back as long as it gets activity and is updated.--Spartacus Talk • Contribs 11:32, 28 February 2017 (EST)
I wouldn't mind bringing it back. I think the main issue is that there is probably only 12ish active users here, so it may end up just cycling between regulars. --NightHammer(talk)(contribs) 12:08, 28 February 2017 (EST)

(indent reset) *Now drum roll* I propose we bring back Halopedia Twitter and Facebook(alongside making Discord our main chat area), get more people to start to come here with the power of !!SOCIAL MEDIA!!. I mean the bigger presence we have, the more of a chance we get more people to come here.

But(and this is a huge BUT), we have to start getting content that is "featured" so said Twitter, and Facebook has some base content to mention. Gets us something to drag people in and hopefully gets us a few new editors. And after awhile, we can start doing more with the Twitter and facebook, like "TodayinHalo", and competitions(with maybe prizes if we are able).-CIA391 (talk) 13:25, 28 February 2017 (EST)

Absolutely, as long as there's someone willing to handle those social media accounts and keep them up to date. --Jugus (talk) 00:30, 1 March 2017 (EST)
In order for it to work we'd need multiple users with access to these social media pages. I was given control of Halopedia's Facebook page about a year ago by Nicmavr. I try my best to update it regularly but it's too big of a task for just me to handle, so if anyone is interested in helping out, drop me a message here or on Discord and we can discuss it.--Spartacus Talk • Contribs 11:52, 1 March 2017 (EST)

In no particular relation to the above, except for the OP, I'm not sure the "Meet other Halo fans" widget is all that necessary or useful; I like that we have something to welcome users back, but how many people actually ever use the randomized user links? We could maybe keep, IDK, one or two rows of those if need be and maybe add something more generally useful to the template like info on ongoing projects, etc. --Jugus (talk) 12:31, 1 March 2017 (EST)

Agreed, I'd rather just remove it completely given we already have a page better suited for that.--Spartacus Talk • Contribs 12:39, 1 March 2017 (EST)
While waiting for a decision from the administration, I've linked the Halopedian project page to the Meet other Halo fans widget as a temporary solution.
As for the above suggestions, please be informed that #1 and #4 has been taken care of. As for #2, we can bring back the montly poll. I believe this is still accessible in the wiki tools. For #3, we can do a featured image if we can do it along the lines of how Wikipedia does theirs (e.g. with good descriptions and proper attributions/credits/sourcing). I share the same opinion as Nighthammer in relation to #5. — subtank 13:10, 1 March 2017 (EST)

Book Chapter vs Page numbers[edit]

I have a huge thing I wanna suggest. But its one of those things that really does need to be discussed cause its started to become a problem of recent years. That problem is the rising popularity in Digital media. That even some Halo Books start off as Digital media.

Now why is this a problem you ask. Well it causes hell on the whole system we have where we say the Book name, then say the page it is on. As numerous formats might have some chapters being on radically different pages.

Now I propose this possible method to change how we source a book. Throwing out the old method of page numbers on their own. We say the Book/Novella name as normal, but now we say the chapter instead. This ensures no matter what users can still find content if they wish. And in brackets we put the format used and the page in that format the item was found on.

For example if I was wanting to source a SMAC in Halo the fall of reach 2001 paperback edition. I would put the following down.

Halo: The Fall of Reach -Chapter 33 (Physical paperback - Page 256)

Like I did start to notice some folks were going though our sources and going, "I cant find it". Meaning something needs to be done.-CIA391 (talk) 10:48, 2 March 2017 (EST)

I see what you mean, and I think the idea is splendid. Except I think we should tweak it just a little bit; After noting the chapter, a small excerpt where the relevant information is should be quoted as to save those who do not have the book - or those who would rather not read an entire chapter to read the sentence they are looking for - the time of trying to find a small part in a sometimes very large chapter. stickArcmind Execute long hold for reactivation. stick AI-COM/ACMD SIGNOFF 11:00, 2 March 2017 (EST)
I believe there was some discussion about this a while back and I agree. The chapter thing would definitely be useful for more reasons than one, and we've already been identifying the early novel reissues and Google Play editions in sources for some time. Labeling every edition is just the logical next step from that. To avoid radically changing to our existing format, however, I'd make the new one something like the following:
Halo: The Fall of Reach, Chapter 15, page 77 (2001 paperback); page 113 (2010 paperback); page 4 (Google Play)
Basically, letting people add different formats based on their ability and interest. In practice, most sources would probably include just one. As for Arcmind's suggestion, quotes could be added after the page numbers like we've already been doing in some cases (see Banished#Sources for an example). --Jugus (talk) 11:04, 2 March 2017 (EST)
That's another great idea, but then you have some people who might not have access to all of the various versions of the book. I mean some might and I am sure there are man fans who will, but then the wiki would have some sourced completely and other would not, thereby causing a ripple in our consistency. It might work for most stuff since we all probably have it, but would it prove reliable in all situations? stickArcmind Execute long hold for reactivation. stick AI-COM/ACMD SIGNOFF 11:08, 2 March 2017 (EST)
I'm afraid it's just a reality we won't be able to consistently list every edition in our sources, but I'd say listing one or two is still better than having no page numbers at all, especially with specific information like measurements. Adding the chapter number (and ideally a quote) will at least point people in the right direction, while the pages (while not useful to everyone) are a definite plus. --Jugus (talk) 12:10, 2 March 2017 (EST)
I understand. However in that case we should at least the pick the two most common versions that we should always use for our sources; a hard back - if possible - and a paperback version. That way we get the two most common types and the more exclusive editions will be left for folks to looks through. That should at least preserve a level of consistency in our sourcing an make things easier on us. stickArcmind Execute long hold for reactivation. stick AI-COM/ACMD SIGNOFF 12:39, 2 March 2017 (EST)
That should be preferred, but at the same time, not everyone can be expected to have access to even those two types of editions. I, for example, have only been buying the Google Play ebook versions since New Blood as they're more handy in most ways. So in practice most of our sources will still likely end up having only one source for page numbers, though listing the chapter number (and preferably quote in the case of specific information) will still improve things a lot compared to the current situation. --Jugus (talk) 13:25, 2 March 2017 (EST)
That sounds reasonable. Also, if you have ebooks, you would not happen to have the art of halo 3 would you? I ask because we we're looking for an image of the UNSC craft carrier but currently images for it are near non-existent and those that do are of poor quality. stickArcmind Execute long hold for reactivation. stick AI-COM/ACMD SIGNOFF 15:57, 2 March 2017 (EST)
Unfortunately I don't have The Art of Halo 3 in any form. That book has been notoriously hard to come by for some years now, and I don't think a digital edition (or a reasonable-quality scan) exists. --Jugus (talk) 08:21, 3 March 2017 (EST)

Dates in community news[edit]

The release date for Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue 1 needs to be changed from Aug 2 to Aug 30.--D9328 (talk) 20:25, 3 August 2017 (EDT)d9328

New arcade game called Halo team raven[edit]

I have never been good at doing articles I do small minor changes but never big ones but there is a new arcade game set in the first halo called team raven and it tells the story from there point of view. Hopefully we can get a full review of its weapons and other content in the near future —This unsigned comment was made by Spartan Matt (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~~~~

change article path[edit]

please can the article path be changed from /$1 to /wiki/$1?

the /wiki/$1 article path is better than this currently used.--Psl600 14:35, 3 September 2018 (EDT)

Why is it better? I'd like to know a reason behind why its better to be honest?-CIA391 (talk) 14:52, 3 September 2018 (EDT)
it i better because to know that it is the wiki, otherwise, i think it is non-wiki page, and if we still have /$1 article path, typing /wiki/$1 (example: http://www.halopedia.org/wiki/Main_Page) will result landing on the "Wiki/Main_Page" and I want to land on "Main Page" without the "Wiki/" prefix. Psl600 12:24, 4 September 2018 (EDT)

Fan content[edit]

I think there should be an article about Halo FAN CONTENT! I would do this, but I am INEXPERIENCED at making articles.—This unsigned comment was made by Cheatcodeman (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~~~~

I'd recommend you take a look at our existing guidelines on fanworks. We do allow articles on a very small number of fan works (such as Red vs. Blue) that are of substantial scale and notability within the franchise. However, due to the sheer amount of fan content out there, we typically very rarely allow for new fan project articles to be created (and as of recent, we've been re-evaluating which ones to keep or remove). I'd recommend checking out Halo Fanon for more in the realm of fan content.BaconShelf (talk) 16:32, May 27, 2021 (EDT)
What about fan Games? Are those Fine? --Cheatcodeman (talk) 16:37, May 27, 2021 (EDT)Cheatcodeman
Same deal - only rarely, if they can be proven to be of substantial scale within their space, and have been recognised by multiple news outlets (IE articles on sites such as PC Gamer, Kotaku, Polygon etc) or 343 themselves. We have pages dedicated to some mod projects such as OPTRE and SoTP that have recieved official recognition from 343 themselves, and have extensive media coverage outside of that. In the case of your game (which I would assume is what this is about), it would unfortunately not fall under these guidelines. BaconShelf (talk) 16:43, May 27, 2021 (EDT)
Okay. Just making sure.;) didn't want to accidentally make an article about something that wasn't supposed to be there. --Cheatcodeman (talk) 16:57, May 27, 2021 (EDT)Cheatcodeman
No worries, thanks for checking first. I'd also highly recommend joining the Discord server, as we have a pretty active userbase there too (link in the navigation bar on the left) BaconShelf (talk) 16:58, May 27, 2021 (EDT)

There is an entire wiki for fan content. If you are talking about a display of works, such as Red vs Blue, there is a section on the Main page about it. The fan wiki is Halo Fanon. —This unsigned comment was made by Sangheili4657 (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~~~~

RvB references[edit]

I have looked TWICE, and I found nothing. Could I (or someone else, LOL) create an article on references to RvB in Halo? --Da BOI OF DA YEAAARR CHEATCODEMAN 19:16, May 29, 2021 (EDT)

There is a section under the Red vs. Blue article here. JackVibe 05:58, May 30, 2021 (EDT)

I need a favor[edit]

I need some pictures/screenshots of the Halo: Reach armor permutations, at this angle.

Must be done ASAP. I only need the armor in sets, all but the helmets. If someone could do that, I be thankful! Every picture will be used with credit. --Da BOI OF DA YEAAARR CHEATCODEMAN 20:12, June 7, 2021 (EDT)

Just a heads up that this area isnt for requests like this. It is for discussions on the wiki as a whole. It may be better to request help on more public spaces.-CIA391 (talk) 20:42, June 7, 2021 (EDT)
What would you recommend? --Da BOI OF DA YEAAARR CHEATCODEMAN 12:37, June 8, 2021 (EDT)

Missing feature[edit]

Halopedia has a missing feature that Wikipedia has, and that's the protected edit request. It posts something on the talk page like this. And when it's done, the person that did it would reply with {{Done}}. And when the request is posted, the section says "Protected edit request on example date". Please use {{Support}} if you think it's a good idea, and {{Oppose}} if you think it's a bad idea for whatever reason. EthanGaming7640 (talk) 13:57, September 8, 2021 (EDT)

Yea please dont put this stuff to a vote off the gate. We on the staff try to investigate stuff before we reach that stage. Assuming we dont just push it at that point.-CIA391 (talk) 17:09, September 8, 2021 (EDT)

How do I create an article / page.[edit]

I cannot find any information or way to create a page. Help.

Halo meme of the Month?[edit]

Can we make a user-elected halo meme of the month?-User talk:Ony2816

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