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*The reason why the red cross was removed from health packs is that the International Red Cross objects to the use of red cross symbols in inappropriate contexts. In 2006, the Red Cross took the position that use of red cross symbols in video game "health kits" is inappropriate, and game developers ceased using them.<ref>[http://boingboing.net/2006/02/09/canadian-red-cross-w.html '''BoingBoing.net''': ''Canadian Red Cross wastes its money harassing video game makers'']</ref> | *The reason why the red cross was removed from health packs is that the International Red Cross objects to the use of red cross symbols in inappropriate contexts. In 2006, the Red Cross took the position that use of red cross symbols in video game "health kits" is inappropriate, and game developers ceased using them.<ref>[http://boingboing.net/2006/02/09/canadian-red-cross-w.html '''BoingBoing.net''': ''Canadian Red Cross wastes its money harassing video game makers'']</ref> | ||
*In [[Halo: Reach]], a health pack also regenerates the player's shields. The player cannot pick up a health pack if their health is full but their shields are down, such as when playing with the [[Black Eye]] [[skull]]. This can be circumvented by damaging oneself, such as with a grenade or a plasma pistol overcharge fired at close range. | *In [[Halo: Reach]], a health pack also regenerates the player's shields. The player cannot pick up a health pack if their health is full but their shields are down, such as when playing with the [[Black Eye]] [[skull]]. This can be circumvented by damaging oneself, such as with a grenade or a plasma pistol overcharge fired at close range. | ||
*In the game files for [[Halo 2 Vista]], there is a unused health pack model that was cut from the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eESUu1RnhE Halo 2- The Secret Unused Health Pack In Multiplayer (YouTube)]</ref> | *In the game files for [[Halo 2 Vista]], there is a unused health pack model that was cut from the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eESUu1RnhE Halo 2 - The Secret Unused Health Pack In Multiplayer (YouTube)]</ref> | ||
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