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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #15 on: August 21, 2010, 20:42:43 »
Oh, you can also get the Multi-threat armour from Game.

I wonder if it's owned by Gamestop too...
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Re: Reply: hmmm
« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2010, 01:03:09 »
Don't be too harsh for yourself Night, your text is extremely awesome. ;)
100% agree.  Very nice writing style!

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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2010, 03:29:51 »
Edited to include more information.
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #18 on: August 22, 2010, 13:04:01 »
Maybe you should include HOW you get the armor, ie, if there's some paper with a code inside the game's box or whatever, and then what you should do with that code.

I have absolutely no idea how this stuff works, as I've never pre-ordered anything nor did I ever get anything like this...
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #19 on: September 02, 2010, 01:35:03 »
Alright guys, I'd say this is nearly done. Anything to take care of? Unless anyone speaks up, I'm going to "publish" it tomorrow.
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #20 on: September 02, 2010, 02:21:33 »
We still need to tweak this.  For one, the images are too large. 

Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.

Pulse hit the nail on the head.

Your text is great... but we need some more info.  For example:  Limited Edition console includes the standard version of Reach, but also includes the same code for the Elite Armor that comes with the Limited Edition version of Reach.

But yeah, this has to be done really soon or else its all a moot point!
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #21 on: September 02, 2010, 13:30:17 »
Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.

Pulse hit the nail on the head.

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« Last Edit: September 02, 2010, 13:38:38 by nightcrafter27 »
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #22 on: September 02, 2010, 15:53:05 »
Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.

Pulse hit the nail on the head.

Halp?

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Thumbnails? I'm just seeing big pictures! Is this a Chrome thing?
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #23 on: September 05, 2010, 22:23:31 »
Note that ALL the thumbnails are APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SIZE (ie, small). When you clicked them, THEN you could see 'em full size.

Pulse hit the nail on the head.

Halp?

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Thumbnails? I'm just seeing big pictures! Is this a Chrome thing?

I need help doing the thumbnails. The big pictures are normal.
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #24 on: September 05, 2010, 22:36:26 »
Just upload the images to imageshack.us, copy and paste the Forum Thumbnail code and replace the full-size image's address that appears in the code you just pasted with the direct link.

Example:
This is the Forum Thumbnail code:
[ URL=http://img713.imageshack.us/i/asset1.png/][ IMG]http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.th.png[ /IMG][ /URL]

This is the Direct Link:
http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.png

Just replace the full-size image part in the Forum Thumbnail code with the Direct Link:
[ URL=http://img713.imageshack.us/i/asset1.png/][ IMG]http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.th.png[ /IMG][ /URL]
[ URL=http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.png][ IMG]http://a.imageshack.us/img713/8434/asset1.th.png[/IMG][/URL]


Result:
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #25 on: September 05, 2010, 22:43:40 »
Thanks, Pulse!!!! I never would have figured that out!!!

Thumbnail'd, and poll reset.
« Last Edit: September 05, 2010, 23:02:11 by nightcrafter27 »
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #26 on: September 05, 2010, 23:58:42 »
Thanks, Pulse!!!! I never would have figured that out!!!

Thumbnail'd, and poll reset.

I modified the OP and made the thumbnails link to the full image... :)
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #27 on: September 06, 2010, 03:31:18 »
The proper names of the helmet and armor should be included:

Game Stop Beer Can Belt = "UA Multi-Threat Mjolnir Mark VI(B) Armor"
Initial copy recon helmet = "MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon Armor Variant - Visor/Blast Shield (stowed)"

!!! THE RECON HELMET HAS CHANGED !!!

Original Image:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/promos/SpartanRecon_Helmet.gif

New V2 Image:

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/promos/SpartanRecon_HelmetV2.gif

This change in design should be noted in the guide.  Good thing we grabbed the original image for ourselves before they changed it, huh?

The new version of the helmet can be found at these vendor links:

Amazon Image Link:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/promos/SpartanRecon_HelmetV2.gif

GameStop Image Link:
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/Reach_bonusLG.jpg

Toys R Us PDF Link:
http://trus.imageg.net/graphics/corp/ReconHelmetIncentive_NA.pdf

Best Buy does not provide an image, but the page reads:
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Includes a token in-pack for a downloadable Spartan Recon helmet with a visor/blast shield to power through battle in campaign and multiplayer modes (Quantities limited, available while supplies last)

Game.co.uk "Bonus Items" image still shows old version:

http://img.game.co.uk/images/2010/wk28/w_haloreach_x2.jpg

Target does not mention anything about the recon helmet, but has a special promotion for a free "Fathead Jr." which is the aimed to be the 21st century replacement for the ol' dorm room poster (it's made of vinyl and has a special adhesive backing which makes it movable):
http://www.target.com/Halo-Reach-Fathead-Jr/dp/B003Y6G9KW/ref=bxgy_cc_img_b

Sears also lists nothing about the helmet, and has no other offer to back it up like Target does:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_SPM490173001P

Neither does FYE:
http://www.fye.com/Halo--Reach--Xbox-360--Front-Page_stcVVproductId89550071VVcatId455366VVviewprod.htm

There are undoubtedly many other sites, but we can always add these as we find them.


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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #28 on: September 06, 2010, 03:34:51 »
I have seen both helmet designs, often on the same page, even next to each other. So, I don't know which one is new!

Thanks for the updates. I'll uptade tomorow. Too tired to work on it now.
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Re: SGP Mini-Guide: Exclusive Armor
« Reply #29 on: September 06, 2010, 18:40:52 »
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I edited some of the text because of some lack of perfection - specially because of the commas. :p (I'm kind of a nazi towards the bad use of commas...)
This doesn't mean my version is perfect, though.

You know what I mean..

Anyway... Not being my guide, I decided to keep the original and not use CG's last post's new information. I only changed the Recon image so that all the images could have the exact same size.
Nightcrafter, get to work! :D


EDIT: the "a" in the version is because it's still in Alpha phase. It's kind of unnecessary, I know, but I'm used to do it when writing code, so...

Exclusive Halo: Reach armor
Guide by nightcrafter27 and the SGP
v1.0a

In this day and age of the Internet, it's all about digital swag - and Halo: Reach has you covered.
But how do you get these exclusive sets of awesome? We'll get you there.


Table of Contents
I.MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon Armor Variant - Visor/Blast Shield (stowed)
II.UA Multi-Threat Mjolnir Mark VI(B) Armor
III.Elite Armor
IV.Flaming Spartan Helmet Effect
V.Important note
V.Guide Update Procedure


I. MJOLNIR Mark VI Recon Armor Variant - Visor/Blast Shield (stowed)

You can haz it
   

Go the distance and pick up your Halo: Reach pre-order on September 14th: you'll be rewarded. Bungie will grant you access to your Recon.
Will there be more Vidmaster challenges? We have yet to be told.
This helmet is not unlockable in the Armory and can be obtained by picking up a copy of Halo: Reach on release day in the U.S. or by pre-ordering it anywhere else in the world from participating vendors.


II. UA Multi-Threat Mjolnir Mark VI(B) Armor


A toast...
   

So you know what to get and when to get it. Now where?
GameStop, of course! Pre-order from them and you will unlock the “beercan” chest piece.
You'll become extremely popular with your online friends and be the life of the victory party by bringing refreshments* to the front line.
This chest piece is not unlockable in the Armory and can be obtained by pre-ordering from GameStop (U.S.) or Game (Europe).

*Does not actually contain beer. Sorry for the letdown.


III. Elite Armor


Rock'n the Mandibles
   


Get your hands on a Halo: Reach Limited Edition, and any Sangheili lover will have their dreams come true.  <-- THIS DOESN'T MAKE SENSE... -Pulse Cloud
This Elite armor is not unlockable in the Armory and can also be obtained with the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition and the Halo: Reach Xbox Slim.


IV. Flaming Spartan Helmet Effect


Cool armor, bro
   


Put down another $70 and you'll be on fire. Literally.
The coveted flames are no longer a Bungie-only decoration. Anyone who is dedicated enough can roast their scalp.
This armor effect is not unlockable in the Armory and can only be obtained by getting the Halo: Reach Legendary Edition.





V. Important note
Even though the "Halo: Reach Edition" Xbox Slim console comes with the Standard Halo: Reach edition, it does comes with the Elite armor code - but that is all.


VI. Guide Update Procedure
Guides are initially submitted to the SGP Forum's "Work-In-Progress" board in a post by the author.  They are then discussed, edited, and approved by SGP members.  When the first edition is ready, it is copied here in the "SGP Guides" board.  Although this Guide post is read-only, the author's original submission post is left open in Inquires so that future emendations can be made.

If you would like to propose an emendation to this Guide, please post a reply to this topic.
« Last Edit: September 06, 2010, 18:48:08 by Pulse Cloud »
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