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Also, there are objective medals available in special [[gametype]]s. The [[CTF]] gametype has a medal for taking a flag, killing a person who has a flag, and returning a flag to your base. The [[Assault]] gametype has a medal for when a player plants a bomb and when they kill someone holding the bomb. | Also, there are objective medals available in special [[gametype]]s. The [[CTF]] gametype has a medal for taking a flag, killing a person who has a flag, and returning a flag to your base. The [[Assault]] gametype has a medal for when a player plants a bomb and when they kill someone holding the bomb. | ||
Most of these medals can be viewed in-game when they are earned, and also after the game in the post-game carnage report. [[Bungie]] | Most of these medals can be viewed in-game when they are earned, and also after the game in the post-game carnage report. Prior to the termination of [[Xbox LIVE]] support for the original [[Xbox]] console on April 15, 2010, [[Bungie]] kept track of the games played and medals earned, though there was no official record for players to keep track of how many medals they have earned throughout their careers. Because of this, sites such as Halo2junk which kept extensive records of player profiles and medals earned grew in popularity. Following the discontinuation of original Xbox online support, Halo 2 service records, both official and third-party, ceased to be updated. | ||
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With the release and announcement of ''Halo 3'', medals was given a significant overhaul, more so than ''Halo 2''. Most of those featured in ''Halo 2'' reappeared in their original form, while many others have undergone a complete overhaul, and still more have been created. 42 Medals were introduced in the [[Halo 3 Beta]] and 56 were included in the final game. Medals were created for new gametypes such as [[VIP]] and to acknowledge special forms of kills, such as the kill with an [[Oddball]] or a [[Flag]]. Others are for scoring a point in an objective based game. Specialized spree kill medals were made to acknowledge kills with certain weapons, such as [[sniper rifle]]s, [[shotgun]]s and [[energy swords]]. In addition, special medals were created to be displayed only on [[Bungie.net]] showcasing certain achievements. | With the release and announcement of ''Halo 3'', medals was given a significant overhaul, more so than ''Halo 2''. Most of those featured in ''Halo 2'' reappeared in their original form, while many others have undergone a complete overhaul, and still more have been created. 42 Medals were introduced in the [[Halo 3 Beta]] and 56 were included in the final game. Medals were created for new gametypes such as [[VIP]] and to acknowledge special forms of kills, such as the kill with an [[Oddball]] or a [[Flag]]. Others are for scoring a point in an objective based game. Specialized spree kill medals were made to acknowledge kills with certain weapons, such as [[sniper rifle]]s, [[shotgun]]s and [[energy swords]]. In addition, special medals were created to be displayed only on [[Bungie.net]] showcasing certain achievements. | ||
A [[Medal Chest]] was created on [[Bungie.net]] for Xbox LIVE accounts. The chest avidly kept track of all medals a player has won throughout their matchmaking and campaign career. Though | A [[Medal Chest]] was created on [[Bungie.net]] for Xbox LIVE accounts. The chest avidly kept track of all medals a player has won throughout their matchmaking and campaign career. On March 31, [[2012]] Bungie.net ceased updating ''Halo'' game stats and player records, transferring all record-keeping responsibilities to [[Halo Waypoint]].<ref name="bungie">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=32028 Final Transition for Bungie.net Halo Services]</ref> Though players can still view their statistics compiled prior to that date, their ''Halo 3'' service record is no longer updated. | ||
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With ''Halo 3'' having multiplayer and campaign medals, medals were put into ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' in both the campaign and [[Firefight]] Modes. All medals that were in ''Halo 3, ''except the [[wheelman]] medal have been carried over into ''ODST'', and a few Firefight specific medals added. The [[Multi Kill Medal]] has also been removed from campaign in favor of using the same kill spree medals used in multiplayer. Receiving medals gives a boost in points that one would not receive if they were to just kill the enemy normally. | With ''Halo 3'' having multiplayer and campaign medals, medals were put into ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' in both the campaign and [[Firefight]] Modes. All medals that were in ''Halo 3, ''except the [[wheelman]] medal have been carried over into ''ODST'', and a few Firefight specific medals added. The [[Multi Kill Medal]] has also been removed from campaign in favor of using the same kill spree medals used in multiplayer. Receiving medals gives a boost in points that one would not receive if they were to just kill the enemy normally. | ||
The Medal Chest available on Bungie.net also has a section for ''Halo 3: ODST'' medals. The chest shows all medals the player has won throughout their Firefight and campaign career. Though | The Medal Chest available on Bungie.net also has a section for ''Halo 3: ODST'' medals. The chest shows all medals the player has won throughout their Firefight and campaign career. On March 31, [[2012]] Bungie.net ceased updating ''Halo'' game stats and player records, transferring all record-keeping responsibilities to [[Halo Waypoint]].<ref name="bungie"/> Though players can still view their statistics compiled prior to that date, their ''Halo 3: ODST'' service record is no longer updated. | ||
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