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[[File:Cgw oct coverscan.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of CGW magazine. [http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_184.pdf November 1999, Issue 184.], featuring the Pre-Xbox ''Halo'' Game.]] | [[File:Cgw oct coverscan.jpg|thumb|right|Cover of CGW magazine. [http://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_184.pdf November 1999, Issue 184.], featuring the Pre-Xbox ''Halo'' Game.]] | ||
Before [[Xbox]], and before the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', there was a game that was originally announced for the [[Wikipedia:Macintosh|Mac]] and the [[Wikipedia:Personal Computer|PC]] as a 3rd-person shooter, simply referred to as '''Halo'''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RfXCY8UMYk '''Youtube''': ''Bungie PAX Panel 2009'']</ref> The game development time was from around 1998 to the release of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', originating as a [[Wikipedia:Myth (series)|Myth-style]] strategy game before turning into a third person shooter, and finally being retooled as a straight-up FPS for the Xbox console. As the game evolved, several vehicles and weapons were cut and others had complete overhauls. Below are some examples of lost or heavily modified | Before [[Xbox]], and before the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', there was a game that was originally announced for the [[Wikipedia:Macintosh|Mac]] and the [[Wikipedia:Personal Computer|PC]] as a 3rd-person shooter, simply referred to as '''Halo'''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RfXCY8UMYk '''Youtube''': ''Bungie PAX Panel 2009'']</ref> The game development time was from around 1998 to the release of ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', originating as a [[Wikipedia:Myth (series)|Myth-style]] strategy game before turning into a third person shooter, and finally being retooled as a straight-up FPS for the Xbox console. As the game evolved, several vehicles and weapons were cut and others had complete overhauls. Below are some examples of lost or heavily modified gameplay items. | ||
==RTS stage== | ==RTS stage== | ||
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===Units=== | ===Units=== | ||
*'''Bunker''' - A concrete fortification that may have provided cover. | *'''Bunker''' - A concrete fortification that may have provided cover. | ||
*'''Heavy Trooper''' - Infantry units and early iteration of the SPARTAN-IIs. | *'''Heavy Trooper''' - Infantry units and an early iteration of the SPARTAN-IIs. | ||
*'''Scoutcar A.K.A Hummer''' - [[Hummer|An early version]] of the [[Warthog]] featuring a pair of roof-mounted machine guns. | *'''Scoutcar A.K.A Hummer''' - [[Hummer|An early version]] of the [[Warthog]] featuring a pair of roof-mounted machine guns. | ||
*'''Zedsu''' - A conventional-looking main battle tank. | *'''Zedsu''' - A conventional-looking main battle tank. | ||
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The weapons of this build of Halo used names that were inspired by the [[Marathon]] series.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=TwitterMarcusWeaponNames|game_fabricator|727601612441559045|Marcus Lehto|Y=2021|M=5|D=23|Quote=Some were asking about all the weapon names in this old #Halo PC build.}} All weapons were named by [[Robt McLees]].{{Ref/Twitter|Id=TwitterMarcusWeaponRobt|game_fabricator|1388531022246023172|Marcus Lehto|Y=2021|M=5|D=23|Quote=Robt McLees named them all. I'm not certain I got the above list 100% correct since it's pretty hard to read the text in this build.}} | The weapons of this build of Halo used names that were inspired by the [[Marathon]] series.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=TwitterMarcusWeaponNames|game_fabricator|727601612441559045|Marcus Lehto|Y=2021|M=5|D=23|Quote=Some were asking about all the weapon names in this old #Halo PC build.}} All weapons were named by [[Robt McLees]].{{Ref/Twitter|Id=TwitterMarcusWeaponRobt|game_fabricator|1388531022246023172|Marcus Lehto|Y=2021|M=5|D=23|Quote=Robt McLees named them all. I'm not certain I got the above list 100% correct since it's pretty hard to read the text in this build.}} | ||
* '''MA-5 ICW/30mm CQL''' - A 42-round assault rifle with an integral (assumably caseless) grenade launcher. It was named in reference to the [https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/MA-75_Assault_Rifle/Grenade_Launcher MA-75 Assault Rifle/Grenade Launcher] in the Marathon series. | * '''MA-5 ICW/30mm CQL''' - A 42-round assault rifle with an integral (assumably caseless) grenade launcher. It was named in reference to the [https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/MA-75_Assault_Rifle/Grenade_Launcher MA-75 Assault Rifle/Grenade Launcher] in the Marathon series. | ||
* '''0x877A 18F8''' - An early {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}. It was named in reference | * '''0x877A 18F8''' - An early {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}. It was named in reference to the [https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/Alien_Weapon Alien Weapon] "0xfded" error. | ||
* '''8W899C-82''' - An SRS-style rifle with a chrome barrel and large muzzle brake. | * '''8W899C-82''' - An SRS-style rifle with a chrome barrel and large muzzle brake. | ||
* '''12.7mm MP-99 para''' - A side-loading Human submachine gun with a pronounced muzzle flash. Developers referred to it as "a fire hazard".<ref name="youtube.com">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I '''Unseen4's Youtube Channel''' - ''Evolution Of HALO (Beta Pre-XBOX) 1999 version & 2000 Demo'']</ref> | * '''12.7mm MP-99 para''' - A side-loading Human submachine gun with a pronounced muzzle flash. Developers referred to it as "a fire hazard".<ref name="youtube.com">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tqrfy4SR7I '''Unseen4's Youtube Channel''' - ''Evolution Of HALO (Beta Pre-XBOX) 1999 version & 2000 Demo'']</ref> | ||
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* '''Semi-Auto Shotgun''' | * '''Semi-Auto Shotgun''' | ||
* '''Portable Minigun''' - Handheld rotary gun with a heat shield similar to the TOZT-21 Defoliant Projector. | * '''Portable Minigun''' - Handheld rotary gun with a heat shield similar to the TOZT-21 Defoliant Projector. | ||
* '''Spear Gun''' - A portable harpoon intended for use | * '''Spear Gun''' - A portable harpoon intended for use against underwater enemies | ||
* '''Gravity Rifle''' - A Covenant sniper rifle that vaguely resembles the [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]], its spiritual successor. | * '''Gravity Rifle''' - A Covenant sniper rifle that vaguely resembles the [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]], its spiritual successor. | ||
* '''Alien Sniper Rifle''' - A Covenant sniper rifle that resembles an elongated {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}. | * '''Alien Sniper Rifle''' - A Covenant sniper rifle that resembles an elongated {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}}. | ||
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* '''Warthog''' - Early versions of the [[Warthog]] | * '''Warthog''' - Early versions of the [[Warthog]] | ||
* '''Rocket Warthog''' - A warthog that fires anti-armor missiles (resembles the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Gauss Hog]]) | * '''Rocket Warthog''' - A warthog that fires anti-armor missiles (resembles the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|Gauss Hog]]) | ||
* '''Scorpion''' - An early [[Scorpion|Scorpion Tank]] that has a missile launcher on the side instead of machine gun turret. | * '''Scorpion''' - An early [[Scorpion|Scorpion Tank]] that has a missile launcher on the side instead of a machine gun turret. | ||
* '''Stealth Tank''' - A tank with a low profile and counter vented fire stabilization. | * '''Stealth Tank''' - A tank with a low profile and counter-vented fire stabilization. | ||
* '''Heavy APC''' - A heavy APC similar to the [[Elephant]]. | * '''Heavy APC''' - A heavy APC similar to the [[Elephant]]. | ||
* '''Helicopter''' - A Helicopter that was present in very early builds. | * '''Helicopter''' - A Helicopter that was present in very early builds. | ||
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* At some point during development, Blind Wolves were intended to be rideable. | * At some point during development, Blind Wolves were intended to be rideable. | ||
* It would seem that at some point the development team intended underwater enemies to be present in the game, as a harpoon gun existed in these early builds of the game | * It would seem that at some point the development team intended underwater enemies to be present in the game, as a harpoon gun existed in these early builds of the game | ||
* In the Evolution of Halo Part 1, there is a [[Warthog]] and an ATV that both | * In the Evolution of Halo Part 1, there is a [[Warthog]] and an ATV that both lacks mounted armaments for defense. Both were later planned to be introduced to Halo 2 but dropped and finally added into Halo 3. | ||
* Though the Gatling Gun is not in Halo: Combat Evolved, there have been several mods, using Halo Custom Edition, that | * Though the Gatling Gun is not in Halo: Combat Evolved, there have been several mods, using Halo Custom Edition, that has integrated the Gatling Gun into the game. Most if not all of these mods use the Warthog's turret model, separated from the base and the main vehicle. | ||
* [[Engineers]] were originally going to be introduced in this game but, like most of this material, was ultimately absent from [[Halo: Combat Evolved|the final product]]. | * [[Engineers]] were originally going to be introduced in this game but, like most of this material, was ultimately absent from [[Halo: Combat Evolved|the final product]]. | ||
* Though closer to the final product, the E3 2000 build is actually still a pre-Xbox Halo build {{Ref/Reuse|youtube.com}} | * Though closer to the final product, the E3 2000 build is actually still a pre-Xbox Halo build {{Ref/Reuse|youtube.com}} | ||
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* The [[Marathon]] logo was incorporated into the old [[Heads Up Display]]. | * The [[Marathon]] logo was incorporated into the old [[Heads Up Display]]. | ||
* An exit game screen existed that asked the player whether or not they wanted to "Retreat from Chucky's Love".<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/700789830993596416 '''Marcus Lehto's Twitter''' - ''My favorite UI screen to exit the game!'']</ref> | * An exit game screen existed that asked the player whether or not they wanted to "Retreat from Chucky's Love".<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/700789830993596416 '''Marcus Lehto's Twitter''' - ''My favorite UI screen to exit the game!'']</ref> | ||
* In the early stages of the game, the [[Halo Installation|Halo Ring]] was designed to be | * In the early stages of the game, the [[Halo Installation|Halo Ring]] was designed to be broken or incomplete in appearance, only attached by strands of skeletal supports in some areas, not unlike [[Installation 08]]'s appearance in [[Halo 3]] | ||
* The [[Elites]] originally lacked the style of armor present in the actual games, with some form of Exo-Skeleton or Tech-Suit instead. They also possessed mandibles that are "more dinosaur-like", rather than having a four-pronged jaw. | * The [[Elites]] originally lacked the style of armor present in the actual games, with some form of Exo-Skeleton or Tech-Suit instead. They also possessed mandibles that are "more dinosaur-like", rather than having a four-pronged jaw. | ||
*'''[[Sharquoi]]''' were intended to feature as a Covenant or wildlife unit.<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/277820832221380608 '''Twitter''': ''I animated the only existing one...'']</ref> | *'''[[Sharquoi]]''' were intended to feature as a Covenant or wildlife unit.<ref>[https://twitter.com/game_fabricator/status/277820832221380608 '''Twitter''': ''I animated the only existing one...'']</ref> | ||
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File:PXH ChiefChaingunPose Screenshot.jpg|Another picture of the Pre Halo Minigun. | File:PXH ChiefChaingunPose Screenshot.jpg|Another picture of the Pre Halo Minigun. | ||
File:Early 3rd person 2.png|Two Spartans from the early builds. | File:Early 3rd person 2.png|Two Spartans from the early builds. | ||
File:PXH MA5OICW GrenadeLauncher Screenshot.jpg|Assault Rifle with integral grenade launcher. | File:PXH MA5OICW GrenadeLauncher Screenshot.jpg|Assault Rifle with the integral grenade launcher. | ||
File:Prexbox MC.png|The Assault Rifle | File:Prexbox MC.png|The Assault Rifle | ||
File:Prexbox ar.png|Yet another picture showcasing the Assault Rifle | File:Prexbox ar.png|Yet another picture showcasing the Assault Rifle | ||