[Wondermonkey]

The second part of this post contains possible single player achievements and possible level names, so if you want to be a complete blank slate come September, turn back now. I will never post story-line or plot points, but single player level names are sort of benign - and since it's not all of them - here it is.

Multiplayer Armor Customization

As we continue the search through the source files of the Halo 3 beta more and more interesting and revealing information keeps popping up.

Today we see new evidence of further customisation options of multiplayer characters, beyond that of different models like Spartan or Elite (as in Halo 2) and colour and emblem changes (seen in the beta so far) and instead, the exciting possibility of varying armour types and the ability for users to mix and match.



Cobra, Intruder, Ninja and Regulator seem to be new armour types available for Spartan use in multiplayer, with the standard default Mjolnir selectable of course too. What’s interesting is that seperate armour parts are listed for each of these new types also. Helmet, left and ride shoulders, and body are all listed seperately suggesting players will be able to mix and match parts essentially building their own Spartan. This has been semi-hinted at before and Spartans with different coloured shoulder plates and helmets were spotted in the last Bungie released Vidoc.

It doesn’t end with Spartan models types though as similar listings are included for Elite use. Fewer options than the Chief, Elite players are offered the choice of new Predator or Raptor types, or the standard default.

While we expect the differences to be subtle and purely cosmetic, we can’t begin to express how awesome the possibilities are. Colours and emblems are great and all, but me…? I want some of that Cobra armour now!

Possible Achievements and Partial Level List

We’re continually shocked here at 7th Columnist to see just how much info is lying around in the Halo 3 public beta. Sure, we always thought having a brief look within would be worthwhile, but not for one second did we think we’d find so much. Everything from new vehicles and weapons, to 4 player co-op and gametypes have been put under the microscope and that’s still not all of it.

Take a look below at the list of achievements as they currently stand for Halo 3.

achievement_complete_mission_jungle
achievement_complete_mission_base
achievement_complete_mission_outskirts
achievement_complete_mission_voi
achievement_complete_mission_floodvoi
achievement_complete_mission_wasteland
achievement_complete_mission_citadel
achievement_complete_mission_highcharity
achievement_complete_mission_halo
achievement_complete_campaign_easy
achievement_complete_campaign_normal
achievement_complete_campaign_heroic
achievement_complete_campaign_legendary
achievement_find_jungle_skull
achievement_find_base_skull
achievement_find_outskirts_skull
achievement_find_voi_skull
achievement_find_floodvoi_skull
achievement_find_waste_skull
achievement_find_citadel_skull
achievement_find_highcharity_skull
achievement_find_halo_skull
achievement_jungle_training
achievement_jungle_no_casualties
achievement_floodvoi_no_flood_victims
achievement_spartan_recruit
achievement_spartan_graduate
achievement_spartan_officer
achievement_extra_crispy
achievement_banshee_surface_to_air_kill
achievement_triple_kill
achievement_killtacular
achievement_sticky_x5
achievement_brokeback
achievement_tripmine_vehicle_kill
achievement_flag_carrier_kill
achievement_kill_frenzy
achievement_triple_sword_kill
achievement_mongoose_splatter
achievement_melee_kill_x5
achievement_needler_kill_x5
achievement_sniper_kill_frenzy
achievement_headshot_kill_frenzy
achievement_full_warthog_kill
achievement_temporary_placeholder

Now take a closer look, there’s much to be seen.

First up, single player levels! Although not all them (and certainly not final) it would seem a number of achievements are unlocked simply by completing campaign levels as we would in any other game.

List of levels:

jungle
base
outskirts
voi
floodvoi
wasteland
citadel
highcharity
halo

Secondly, skulls return! Back from Halo 2 and this time rewarding the player with an achievement upon discovery. Exactly whether or not they will have the same gameplay altering effects of last time is currently unknown, but seems highly likely given their popularity amongst fans.

So that’s just the list of achievements found within the Halo 3 beta code at present. It may not be all of them and the last is clearly labelled as placeholder. Here at 7th Columnist we reckon that’s unlikely to be the complete list of single player levels too, as it does seem a little short if we are to be rewarded an acheivement for all of them. Maybe Halo 3 will play out in chapters made up of a few levels similar to that of Gears of War? It’s anyone’s guess, but this does give us a small taste of what to expect.

An initial Jungle training level? Perhaps suggesting a rough landing for Master Chief at the beginning of the game? And the flood turning up just four levels in? Maybe.

One thing is for certain… it’s going to be a lot of fun finding out this September.

both from here.