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'''Nameplates''' are small icons seen in pre and post-game lobbies showing player's Gamertags that can be customized depending on certain requirements. Although nameplate emblems have existed since ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'' in the form of small Seventh Column symbols or the Bungie logo, they would not be customizable until ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Nameplates were first mentioned early 2010, when ''Halo 2''<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_042310 '''Bungie.net''': ''This is the End'']</ref> was being shut down and again when ''Halo PC'' users were told to keep their CD codes.<ref>[http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/07/31/bungie-giving-halo-combat-evolved-pc-players-a-parting-shout-out.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''Bungie Giving Halo: Combat Evolved PC Players A Parting Shout Out'']</ref>
'''Nameplates''' are small icons seen in pre and post-game lobbies showing player's Gamertags that can be customized depending on certain requirements. Although nameplate emblems have existed since ''[[Halo 2]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'' in the form of small Seventh Column symbols or the Bungie logo, they would not be customizable until ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. Nameplates were first mentioned early 2010, when ''Halo 2''<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_042310 '''Bungie.net''': ''This is the End'']</ref> was being shut down and again when ''Halo PC'' users were told to keep their CD codes.<ref>[http://gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/07/31/bungie-giving-halo-combat-evolved-pc-players-a-parting-shout-out.aspx '''Game Informer''': ''Bungie Giving Halo: Combat Evolved PC Players A Parting Shout Out'']</ref>
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There are only four nameplates in ''Halo 3'':<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Account/Settings.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Customize Halo 3'']</ref>
There are only four nameplates in ''Halo 3'':<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Account/Settings.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Customize Halo 3'']</ref>
*'''Default/Blank emblem''' - Unlocked by default.
*'''Default/Blank emblem''' - Unlocked by default.
*'''Seventh Column emblem''' - Unlocked once gamertag is linked to Bungie.net account, and then turned on.
*'''[[Seventh Column]] emblem''' - Unlocked once gamertag is linked to Bungie.net account, and then turned on.
*'''Bungie emblem''' - Bungie Employees only. (Also activates [[Bungie Armor]])<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=27231 '''Bungie.net''': ''Come on Baby Light my Fire!'']</ref>
*'''Bungie emblem''' - Bungie Employees only. (Also activates [[Bungie Armor]])<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=news&cid=27231 '''Bungie.net''': ''Come on Baby Light my Fire!'']</ref>
[[File:Lwu pro tag.jpg|thumb|200px|Louis Wu's exclusive Pro Nameplate]]
[[File:Lwu pro tag.jpg|thumb|200px|Louis Wu's exclusive Pro Nameplate]]
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There are thirteen nameplates available in ''Reach''. Nameplates were originally configurable by logging in to Bungie.net.:<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082010 '''Bungie.net''': ''Express Yourself'']</ref>
There are thirteen nameplates available in ''Reach''. Nameplates were originally configurable by logging in to Bungie.net.:<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BWU_082010 '''Bungie.net''': ''Express Yourself'']</ref>
*'''Blank emblem''' - Unlocked by default.
*'''Blank emblem''' - Unlocked by default.
*'''[[Seventh Column|The Septagon]] emblem''' – Unlocked once gamertag is linked to [[Bungie.net]] account.
*'''The Septagon emblem''' – Unlocked once gamertag is linked to [[Bungie.net]] account.
*'''The [[DMR]] emblem''' – Unlocked by being a [[Bungie Pro]] subscriber.
*'''The [[M392 DMR|DMR]] emblem''' – Unlocked by being a [[Bungie Pro]] subscriber.
*'''[[Bungie]] emblem''' - Bungie Employees Only until June 13, 2011, limited time for people who downloaded the Bungie Mobile app.
*'''[[Bungie]] emblem''' - Bungie Employees Only until June 13, 2011, limited time for people who downloaded the Bungie Mobile app.
*'''''[[Marathon|Marathon Durandal]]'' emblem''' – Unlocked by playing the full version of ''Marathon:<!--The Xbox Live version of this game is just called Marathon: Durandal, do not add a 2. Thank you.--> Durandal'' on [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox LIVE Arcade]] to enable the Jjaro Terminal emblem.
*'''''[[Marathon|Marathon Durandal]]'' emblem''' – Unlocked by playing the full version of ''Marathon:<!--The Xbox Live version of this game is just called Marathon: Durandal, do not add a 2. Thank you.--> Durandal'' on [[Xbox LIVE|Xbox LIVE Arcade]] to enable the Jjaro Terminal emblem.
*'''''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)]]'' emblem''' – Unlocked by entering your ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)]]'' (Mac version also compatible) product key to enable this emblem. Each key can only be used once. There is no way to validate those who have played the Xbox version.
*'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]] emblem''' – Unlocked by entering your [[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]] (Mac version also compatible) product key to enable this emblem. Each key can only be used once. There is no way to validate those who have played the Xbox version.
*'''''[[Halo 2]]'' emblem''' – Unlocked if you played ''Halo 2'' for Xbox on your LIVE account before April 14, 2010.
*'''''[[Halo 2]]'' emblem''' – Unlocked if you played ''Halo 2'' for Xbox on your LIVE account before April 14, 2010.
*'''''[[Halo 3]]'' emblem''' – Unlocked if you played ''Halo 3'' on your LIVE account.
*'''''[[Halo 3]]'' emblem''' – Unlocked if you played ''Halo 3'' on your LIVE account.
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==''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''==
==''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''==
{{Main|/Halo: The Master Chief Collection}}
{{Main|Nameplates/Halo: The Master Chief Collection}}
Nameplates return in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. Unlike in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' players can switch nameplates in-game in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
Nameplates return in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''. Unlike in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' players can switch nameplates in-game in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''.
==''Halo Infinite''==
{{Main|Emblems and Nameplates (Halo Infinite)}}
Nameplates in ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' are mostly intrinsically tied to [[emblems]], rather than appearing as a standalone customization option. Nameplates determine the appearance of a user's Spartan ID, which can be seen in the Social menu and during the introductory cinematic of each multiplayer match. The backdrop design of each nameplate is now determined by the nameplate emblem the player has equipped. Furthermore, players may also customize the color palette of their equipped nameplate, similarly to emblems. The nameplate also determines the player emblem that appears on the scoreboard during multiplayer games.
Nameplates are unlocked through a variety of ways, including:
*Finding them in [[Mjolnir Armory]] lockers in the campaign.
*Leveling up [[Battle Pass]]es.
*Purchasing [[Shop Bundles]].
*Participating in limited-time [[event]]s.
*Achieving divisional rank ups in Ranked Arena.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Reflist|1}}
{{Ref/Sources|1}}
==External links==
==External links==
*[http://halo.bungie.net/Account/nameplates.aspx Bungie.net Nameplate Settings]
*[http://halo.bungie.net/Account/nameplates.aspx Bungie.net Nameplate Settings]
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/f3681fbc78fa43878c4aec9a63a46224/topics/mcc-playlist-updates-for-pc---2020/8d20379f-90ce-42df-ad9e-e12924d6cdd7/posts?page=1#post14 5/27/2020 MCC Playlist Update]
*[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2069587889 Steam Community Guide with Halo MCC Nameplates]
{{Customization}}
[[Category:Halo 2]]
[[Category:Halo 2]]
[[Category:Halo 3]]
[[Category:Halo 3]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach]]
[[Category:Halo: Reach]]
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/f3681fbc78fa43878c4aec9a63a46224/topics/mcc-playlist-updates-for-pc---2020/8d20379f-90ce-42df-ad9e-e12924d6cdd7/posts?page=1#post14 5/27/2020 MCC Playlist Update]
[[Category:Customization]]
*[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2069587889 Steam Community Guide with Halo MCC Nameplates]

Latest revision as of 15:45, May 9, 2022

Nameplates are small icons seen in pre and post-game lobbies showing player's Gamertags that can be customized depending on certain requirements. Although nameplate emblems have existed since Halo 2 and Halo 3 in the form of small Seventh Column symbols or the Bungie logo, they would not be customizable until Halo: Reach. Nameplates were first mentioned early 2010, when Halo 2[1] was being shut down and again when Halo PC users were told to keep their CD codes.[2]

Players could customize their nameplates by signing up as Bungie.net users until March 31, 2012 when Bungie.net transferred all record-keeping responsibilities to Halo Waypoint[3] and this capability was lost. Halo Waypoint did not incorporate nameplate functionality, and players are effectively stuck with whichever nameplate they currently have.

Halo 2[edit]

Linked Bungie.net account (Halo 2)

There are only three nameplates in Halo 2.[4]

  • Bungie.net emblem - Unlocked once gamertag is linked to Bungie.net account, and then turned on. No longer available due to shutdown of Halo 2 Xbox Live.
  • Bungie.net staff - Bungie.net staff only. (Webmasters)
  • Bungie emblem - Bungie Employees only.

Halo 3[edit]

Linked Bungie.net account (Halo 3)

There are only four nameplates in Halo 3:[5]

  • Default/Blank emblem - Unlocked by default.
  • Seventh Column emblem - Unlocked once gamertag is linked to Bungie.net account, and then turned on.
  • Bungie emblem - Bungie Employees only. (Also activates Bungie Armor)[6]
Louis Wu's exclusive Pro Nameplate
  • Pro Emblem - Given exclusively to Louis Wu.

Halo: Reach[edit]

"Visual Flair"/Nameplate Emblems (Reach)

There are thirteen nameplates available in Reach. Nameplates were originally configurable by logging in to Bungie.net.:[7]

  • Blank emblem - Unlocked by default.
  • The Septagon emblem – Unlocked once gamertag is linked to Bungie.net account.
  • The DMR emblem – Unlocked by being a Bungie Pro subscriber.
  • Bungie emblem - Bungie Employees Only until June 13, 2011, limited time for people who downloaded the Bungie Mobile app.
  • Marathon Durandal emblem – Unlocked by playing the full version of Marathon: Durandal on Xbox LIVE Arcade to enable the Jjaro Terminal emblem.
  • Halo: Combat Evolved for PC emblem – Unlocked by entering your Halo: Combat Evolved for PC (Mac version also compatible) product key to enable this emblem. Each key can only be used once. There is no way to validate those who have played the Xbox version.
  • Halo 2 emblem – Unlocked if you played Halo 2 for Xbox on your LIVE account before April 14, 2010.
  • Halo 3 emblem – Unlocked if you played Halo 3 on your LIVE account.
  • ODST emblem – Unlocked if you played Halo 3: ODST on your LIVE account.
  • Assault Rifle emblem – Unlocked if you participated in the Halo: Reach public beta, from May 3, 2010 to May 20, 2010.
  • Spartan Helmet emblem – Unlocked by unlocking four of the following five nameplates: Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, Halo 3, ODST or Assault Rifle.
  • HALO emblem – Unlocked once the emblems for Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, and Halo 3 are unlocked.
  • The Star emblem - Unlocked by winning the Bungie All-Stars contest, downloading the Bungie Mobile app released June 13, 2011, or by receiving the nameplate from an individual with the app.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection[edit]

Main article: Nameplates/Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Nameplates return in Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Unlike in Halo: Reach players can switch nameplates in-game in Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Halo Infinite[edit]

Main article: Emblems and Nameplates (Halo Infinite)

Nameplates in Halo Infinite are mostly intrinsically tied to emblems, rather than appearing as a standalone customization option. Nameplates determine the appearance of a user's Spartan ID, which can be seen in the Social menu and during the introductory cinematic of each multiplayer match. The backdrop design of each nameplate is now determined by the nameplate emblem the player has equipped. Furthermore, players may also customize the color palette of their equipped nameplate, similarly to emblems. The nameplate also determines the player emblem that appears on the scoreboard during multiplayer games.

Nameplates are unlocked through a variety of ways, including:

Gallery[edit]

  • Image of 7 nameplates that were cut from Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

    Image of 7 nameplates that were cut from Halo: The Master Chief Collection.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie.net: This is the End
  2. ^ Game Informer: Bungie Giving Halo: Combat Evolved PC Players A Parting Shout Out
  3. ^ Final Transition for Bungie.net Halo Services
  4. ^ Bungie.net: Customize Halo 2
  5. ^ Bungie.net: Customize Halo 3
  6. ^ Bungie.net: Come on Baby Light my Fire!
  7. ^ Bungie.net: Express Yourself

External links[edit]

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List of player customization by game title
Armor (Colour • Visor (MCC only)) • Weapon skins (MCC only) • Vehicle skins (MCC only)
Armor (Visor colors (MCC only)) • Emblems • Nameplates • Service Tag • Weapon skins (MCC only) • Vehicle skins (MCC only)
Armor (Coatings • Emblems) • Body & AI (Prostheses • Personal AI) • Spartan ID (Nameplates • Service Tag • Stance) • Weapon (Coatings • Emblems) • Vehicle (Coatings • Emblems)
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