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  • bryan_05
    H*rt M*n! L*c*l S*p*rh*r*
    • Jul 2002
    • 3540

    #76
    Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

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    ExtremeGamer said:
    Busted... here you go.



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    Bunge is much smarter than you!
    University of Evansville Graduate

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    • bryan_05
      H*rt M*n! L*c*l S*p*rh*r*
      • Jul 2002
      • 3540

      #77
      Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

      </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
      ExtremeGamer said:
      Busted... here you go.



      <hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

      Bunge is much smarter than you!
      University of Evansville Graduate

      Fins Up!

      GO CUBS GO!

      Purple Aces, Cubs, Seminoles!

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      • Bacardi151
        **t *f y**r *l*m*nt D*nny
        • Aug 2002
        • 3114

        #78
        Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

        Credit to JonR2000 in the bungie forums for this very interesting take on the whole bees thing


        "Subject: Halo 2 Theory (involving www.ilovebees.com) -Please Read-

        I figured my theories need to be canonized and posted somewhere where all can read. They get lost in the other topic, which, at this moment, has surpassed 300 pages.

        If you haven't kept up-to-date with all of the stuff on www.ilovebees.com, this might confuse you. Hang in there.

        The Flood and Varrao Mites

        I'm sure you've all noticed a particular sound that plays as you access the page titled "the Hive". With some help, I've found out something interesting. That sound is the sound a queen bee makes. Not only that, but the queen bee only makes this sound when she is trapped. The sound is a call for her bees to come and protect her, and she only makes this noise when her life is in danger. Sound familiar? It should. It's the same general message relayed through the scattered texts around the site. Trapped...endangered...all alone...

        Second, on the "honey" page, Aunt M. tells us she can't produce more honey at the moment due to an infection of "varrao mites". (Note: I have noticed alternate spellings of this mite. One is spelled 'varrao', the other 'varroa', although they appear to be the same mite.)

        On further inspection, the mites seem to have some characteristics that ring a bell. They attach onto their chosen host and cause deformities, eventually resulting in death. Another effect of these destructive mites is "queenlessness". In other words, these mites cause the colony to be without a leader. This sounds like something we're familiar with, doesn't it? Think Captain Keyes and the Flood.

        It has become clear that the varrao mites are an integral part of this puzzle. Whoever narrarates the texts throughout the site speaks often of an eight-legged creature. This creature steals the narrator's thoughts. The narrator then goes on to say he or she has become a monster. It's all in the texts.

        I have come to believe that this eight-legged creature is none other than a Flood infection form. I also believe the infection form is too similar to the varrao mite to be purely coincidental. See for yourself. The similarities don't just stop with text. The varrao mite even looks like a Flood infection form. Don't believe me? Check it out:



        Three Swords

        From what I gather, there are three "swords" present in this evolving story. Each sword is harnessed by a different race and used to combat the Flood. The swords, while not literally being a sword in the Halo Universe, have historical ties.

        Cortana is the first, and most obvious sword. The well-known AI is used by the humans as a weapon against the Flood. Not only this, but Cortana is the name of a literal sword, part of Charlemagne's tale. When the sword struck, it dealt a fatal blow.

        There are two other swords present in Charlemagne's tale. We'll get to that soon enough.

        The second sword is Dana, who you all know to be the creator of www.ilovebees.com . Her site, and her, in a way, are being harnessed by the Covenant. As I said, the varrao mites are key. These mites, a.k.a. the Flood, have affected the Covenant far worse than they have us. It is possible they have infected a Prophet. I'm not clear on all of this just yet, but it seems that Dana is a way for the Covenant to communicate their cries for help. They are in more danger than us Humans are.

        In Charlemagne's tale, the second sword is named Durandal, which is a name I'm sure most of you are familiar with. Durandal is sometimes referred to as Durandana.

        Cortana and Durandana are both AIs. I can only assume the third and final sword is also an AI.

        Two swords, two races. We are left with one more.

        I quickly gathered that the Forerunner were the final race. It seemed obvious enough that the Halos were the tools they used to combat the Flood. However, I then realized the "sword" itself has to be a single entity. Another AI would make sense.

        Sticking with the story of Charlemagne, one final blade remains. Joyeuse, the sword which the King used himself, has to be the last sword in this puzzle. Harnessed by the Forerunner, Joyeuse is an AI related to the Halos, which they use in order to defeat the Flood.

        Although the AI Joyeuse remains to be seen, I am considering the idea that it might be a higher AI than 343 Guilty Spark. Perhaps it is one that governs over the entire network of Halos. Whatever the role Joyeuse the AI plays, it is surely an important one.

        -

        Well that's it. Thanks for reading, and if you think you know something that could add to my theory, please share. Even if you have some evidence that disproves it, you are welcome to share that.

        - Jon
        Nirvana. Enough said. "
        Eternal Salvation or triple your money back!

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        • Bacardi151
          **t *f y**r *l*m*nt D*nny
          • Aug 2002
          • 3114

          #79
          Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

          Credit to JonR2000 in the bungie forums for this very interesting take on the whole bees thing


          "Subject: Halo 2 Theory (involving www.ilovebees.com) -Please Read-

          I figured my theories need to be canonized and posted somewhere where all can read. They get lost in the other topic, which, at this moment, has surpassed 300 pages.

          If you haven't kept up-to-date with all of the stuff on www.ilovebees.com, this might confuse you. Hang in there.

          The Flood and Varrao Mites

          I'm sure you've all noticed a particular sound that plays as you access the page titled "the Hive". With some help, I've found out something interesting. That sound is the sound a queen bee makes. Not only that, but the queen bee only makes this sound when she is trapped. The sound is a call for her bees to come and protect her, and she only makes this noise when her life is in danger. Sound familiar? It should. It's the same general message relayed through the scattered texts around the site. Trapped...endangered...all alone...

          Second, on the "honey" page, Aunt M. tells us she can't produce more honey at the moment due to an infection of "varrao mites". (Note: I have noticed alternate spellings of this mite. One is spelled 'varrao', the other 'varroa', although they appear to be the same mite.)

          On further inspection, the mites seem to have some characteristics that ring a bell. They attach onto their chosen host and cause deformities, eventually resulting in death. Another effect of these destructive mites is "queenlessness". In other words, these mites cause the colony to be without a leader. This sounds like something we're familiar with, doesn't it? Think Captain Keyes and the Flood.

          It has become clear that the varrao mites are an integral part of this puzzle. Whoever narrarates the texts throughout the site speaks often of an eight-legged creature. This creature steals the narrator's thoughts. The narrator then goes on to say he or she has become a monster. It's all in the texts.

          I have come to believe that this eight-legged creature is none other than a Flood infection form. I also believe the infection form is too similar to the varrao mite to be purely coincidental. See for yourself. The similarities don't just stop with text. The varrao mite even looks like a Flood infection form. Don't believe me? Check it out:



          Three Swords

          From what I gather, there are three "swords" present in this evolving story. Each sword is harnessed by a different race and used to combat the Flood. The swords, while not literally being a sword in the Halo Universe, have historical ties.

          Cortana is the first, and most obvious sword. The well-known AI is used by the humans as a weapon against the Flood. Not only this, but Cortana is the name of a literal sword, part of Charlemagne's tale. When the sword struck, it dealt a fatal blow.

          There are two other swords present in Charlemagne's tale. We'll get to that soon enough.

          The second sword is Dana, who you all know to be the creator of www.ilovebees.com . Her site, and her, in a way, are being harnessed by the Covenant. As I said, the varrao mites are key. These mites, a.k.a. the Flood, have affected the Covenant far worse than they have us. It is possible they have infected a Prophet. I'm not clear on all of this just yet, but it seems that Dana is a way for the Covenant to communicate their cries for help. They are in more danger than us Humans are.

          In Charlemagne's tale, the second sword is named Durandal, which is a name I'm sure most of you are familiar with. Durandal is sometimes referred to as Durandana.

          Cortana and Durandana are both AIs. I can only assume the third and final sword is also an AI.

          Two swords, two races. We are left with one more.

          I quickly gathered that the Forerunner were the final race. It seemed obvious enough that the Halos were the tools they used to combat the Flood. However, I then realized the "sword" itself has to be a single entity. Another AI would make sense.

          Sticking with the story of Charlemagne, one final blade remains. Joyeuse, the sword which the King used himself, has to be the last sword in this puzzle. Harnessed by the Forerunner, Joyeuse is an AI related to the Halos, which they use in order to defeat the Flood.

          Although the AI Joyeuse remains to be seen, I am considering the idea that it might be a higher AI than 343 Guilty Spark. Perhaps it is one that governs over the entire network of Halos. Whatever the role Joyeuse the AI plays, it is surely an important one.

          -

          Well that's it. Thanks for reading, and if you think you know something that could add to my theory, please share. Even if you have some evidence that disproves it, you are welcome to share that.

          - Jon
          Nirvana. Enough said. "
          Eternal Salvation or triple your money back!

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          • JayBee74
            Hall Of Fame
            • Jul 2002
            • 22989

            #80
            Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

            I'm confused. Halo 2 is coming out in November, right?

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            • JayBee74
              Hall Of Fame
              • Jul 2002
              • 22989

              #81
              Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

              I'm confused. Halo 2 is coming out in November, right?

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              • dagger55
                No end in sight...
                • Jul 2004
                • 7907

                #82
                Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

                go to www.ilovebees.com this link is in the OFFICIAL halo 2 trailer. And this link has a countdown ending in 28 days

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                • dagger55
                  No end in sight...
                  • Jul 2004
                  • 7907

                  #83
                  Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

                  go to www.ilovebees.com this link is in the OFFICIAL halo 2 trailer. And this link has a countdown ending in 28 days

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                  • JayBee74
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 22989

                    #84
                    Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

                    I saw it, but Gamestop said it was coming out in November.

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                    • JayBee74
                      Hall Of Fame
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 22989

                      #85
                      Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

                      I saw it, but Gamestop said it was coming out in November.

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                      • CM1847
                        Bacon
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 5372

                        #86
                        Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

                        No matter what this site is, it has gotten the hype machine in full force, well done Bungie. Let's just hope whatever it is revealing is a little(no, actually a LOT) better than what Sega did with ESPN Football last year(if you don't remember, they had a site detailing stories of a guy doing some secret testing for ESPN football and passing out after playing some amazing 1st person type mode....boo, this year's $20 price and July release are much more impressive!).

                        Gotta give props to Bungie though, people are definitely talking about Halo 2(not that they weren't before, but this takes it to an even greater level...).

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                        • CM1847
                          Bacon
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 5372

                          #87
                          Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

                          No matter what this site is, it has gotten the hype machine in full force, well done Bungie. Let's just hope whatever it is revealing is a little(no, actually a LOT) better than what Sega did with ESPN Football last year(if you don't remember, they had a site detailing stories of a guy doing some secret testing for ESPN football and passing out after playing some amazing 1st person type mode....boo, this year's $20 price and July release are much more impressive!).

                          Gotta give props to Bungie though, people are definitely talking about Halo 2(not that they weren't before, but this takes it to an even greater level...).

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                          • CM1847
                            Bacon
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 5372

                            #88
                            Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

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                            JayBee74 said:
                            I saw it, but Gamestop said it was coming out in November.

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                            The official word is November 9th, this site has come up with signs pointing towards something big happening August 24, so people are speculating that Aug. 24 might be a surprise release date. It's all speculation though, the official release date is still November 9.

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                            • CM1847
                              Bacon
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 5372

                              #89
                              Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

                              </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
                              JayBee74 said:
                              I saw it, but Gamestop said it was coming out in November.

                              <hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

                              The official word is November 9th, this site has come up with signs pointing towards something big happening August 24, so people are speculating that Aug. 24 might be a surprise release date. It's all speculation though, the official release date is still November 9.

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                              • Fresh Tendrils
                                Strike Hard and Fade Away
                                • Jul 2002
                                • 36131

                                #90
                                Re: HALO 2 August 24th release

                                </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
                                JayBee74 said:
                                I saw it, but Gamestop said it was coming out in November.

                                <hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

                                They also had it listed as a Spring 04 release, but things are etched in stone, so we can all stay optimistic until the 24th. Damn, thats the first day of school for me!



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