urk writes:

How dare you question us!

Confusion abounds, but we have the balm guaranteed to soothe your aching brains. If you’re perplexed about Bungie Mobile or that new boil on the back of your neck, scroll down to get it all sorted out.

GENERAL FAQ

Q: I got the update and it crashes on startup.

Synopsis: Some users have reported crashes during startup. Our investigations have found this to be an issue with the install process. 

Fix: If you experience a crash on startup try reinstalling the update via the iTunes App Store. If, after reinstalling, the app continues to crash please contact bma_sup@bungie.com for additional support.


Q. Can you help me create a Bungie.net profile and link it with my Xbox LIVE gamertag?

We can and we will.

• A lot of the process is already covered on our existing Sign Up page. Click the hyperlink and follow the instructions if you don't have an existing Bungie.net profile, or your profile isn't linked to your gamertag.
• If you do have an account, but it's linked to the wrong gamertag you'll have to start from scratch. Unfortunately, you can't swap gamertags on a Bungie.net profile. You have to make a new B.net log-in.
• If you've forgotten your gamertag's password, you'll need to contact Xbox LIVE for support at 1-800-4-MY-XBOX. We can't do squat for you, man.

Q. What devices and operating systems are supported?

Supported Devices: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Supported OS: iOS 4+

Q. I don’t have a compatible device. I’m just going to give my username and password to a complete stranger online. That’s cool, right?

No. That’s a terrible idea. Never give your security credentials to anyone for any reason. Even if they offer free candy.

Q. When will this be coming to Android, Blackberry, Sidekick, Palm Pilot, etc.?

We’re not ready to announce phase 2 features at this time. That said, we hear non-iPhone users loud and clear. Same goes for feature requests covering forums, more robust stat integration, and free puppies. We make no specific promises, but we will be updating the app in the future.

Keep the comments coming and hang tight.

UPDATE: Bungie Mobile for Android is live!

Q. Why is my Spartan model different on the app than in-game?

Give it some time! In some cases, it may take up to 72 hours for the app to sync up with Reach. In the extremely rare event that your model still hasn’t updated within that time frame, try playing another game or two.

Q. Wait. What’s a Bungie Mobile?

Oh, guess that would have been a great place to start. Click here.

ANDROID FAQ

Q. (After 1/4/2012) I receive a “connection error” when trying to use the app.

Unfortunately, there is an issue with all versions of Bungie Mobile on Android prior to build #119. Updating to the latest version of the app via the Android Market should correct the error.

Q. What devices and operating systems are supported?

Android phones running Android 2.1 and up. Push notifications require Android 2.2.

Q. Why can’t I enable push notifications?

Push notifications require you to be using Android 2.2 or higher, have a Google account associated with your device, and have the Google Marketplace app installed on your phone.

Q. It says my friend doesn’t have a Bungie.net account, but I know he does. Sup?

Users who choose to hide their gamertag in their Bungie.net profile settings will appear as not having a Bungie.net account when you view their gamertag via the apps friends list. This setting can be changed on the Profile page under Edit Profile -> Profile Info.

Q. How do I unblock a user who I have blocked?

In order to unblock a user, you must sign into the Bungie.net website from your computer. You can manage your blocked users from the profile page under Edit Profile -> Blocked Users

Q. When I try and sign in with my profile, I get an error.

Certain profiles on certain devices can have difficulty when signing in using the mobile version of the Windows LIVE ID site. When viewing the sign in page in (where you enter your email and password) click on the PC site link at the bottom of the page. From there you can enter your login information to sign into the app.

Q. I’m unable to launch the app via the widget.

The widget will recover after time, but you can also remove and re-add the widget, or sign out of the app and sign back in.

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That’s it for now. If you already have the app, don’t forget to rate it and write up a glowing review. (Oh, and that's not a boil.)

It's definitely not you.

Yup, something is totally busticated. Top Men are investigating the issue so we can get you back into the action as soon as possible. Apologies for the outage.

Repairs are in. Thanks for your patience. Now go play some games.

Grunts Gone Wild.

Over the weekend B.net user Ktan Dantaktee asked me why I hadn't featured Grunts yet via our weekly All Star community competition. Patience, KD. We were just letting everyone build up a big, juicy Grunty Thirst™.

You want Grunts? You got 'em!

1. Take a screenshot (or create some custom art) themed, "Grunts Gone Wild."
2. You have from this very second until Thursday, June 9th at 11:59pm PT to submit your entry for consideration to contest@bungie.com.
3. Use the subject line “Bungie All Star Week 20” without the quotation marks.
4. The size limit for attachments is 10MB. Include a preview image and a link to the original in your file share, or an external host for artwork.
5. One submission per player. Please include your Bungie.net profile and gamertag in your email so I can reward you for your work, if necessary.

Feet don't fail me now!

Loktar OGar writes:

More sweet maps.

Hey everybody, Forge Spotlight is back with four more maps made by the community. If you want to send in a map to be featured, just follow the instructions at the end of every video. Enjoy.



Forge Spotlight: Episode 6

BlackOpsSpartan writes:

Community comedy ensues.

ChrisOfTheDead here, offering up another heaping helping of community funtage goodness. Just sit back, relax, and hope Kat doesn’t come barreling towards you in a civilian truck.



Shenanigans 12

CheckedBRUTES writes:

The best of the best multiplayer kills.

urk writes:

Access...DENIED!
[Override issued]
Access... Granted!

Anything that requires, sign-in (including forums, private groups and messaging, etc.) will be offline for a few hours today while our online team performs some "scheduled maintenance." Remember that cheeseburger you stuffed under the couch cushion? Yeah, we have to clean that up.

As soon as our systems are back online and fully functioning, we'll let you know. Until then, please continue to stare blankly into your monitors.

edit:  As "a few" people might have noticed in the past several hours, we're fully-functional again.

Straight from HBO to your face!

That crash from jumping the broken bridge may have knocked your systems a little too hard, as now they're completely inoperable - so you must complete this mission HUDless! But don't worry. Normal difficulty is your biggest threat in this challenge - just be patient, and you'll get through this! We promise!

Fire Team Zulu: Cornerstone

EagleBurn writes:

Marty and Mike go to Hollywood.

"The L.A. Premiere of Halo: Reach by Award Winning franchise composers Marty O’Donnell and Mike Salvatori."

The event will literally be across the street from E3 while it's happening. Pick up your tickets at the link below.

Video Games Live Celebrates its 200th Show at E3

M1STA WU1FY writes:

Tip, tricks, and life lessons.

Nearly seven minutes of pro tips on Synapse.

"Hey guys, if you want to get the hang of the new maps that have entered the Team Slayer and Arena rotation, you may want to see how another every-day average player like yourselves likes to play on it. Advice and tips and strategies galore, as well as a few life lessons in this video. "

Synapse Arena Gameplay

undr zid writes:

Brought to you by the letter é.

Another long brutal night of custom games, and we got the video to prove it. Thank you to everyone at Forge Café for bringing along their maps, we had a wide selection of awesome content to play on. A well deserved salute to Zatherla for his incredibly detailed work, helping to push the community into a whole new era of forge. See you all next week!



FCCGN Recap Video 8

Tyrant122312 writes:

And the horse you rode in on...

This is the one you've been waiting for and just in time to help you match wits with the latest LASO challenge.  This latest Mythic Tips & Tricks video features ONLY Pillar of Autumn tricks not included in the original HBO Mythic guide, and most of what you see was conjured up by both the Tyrant and RC Master (apologies in advance if we missed anyone).  So if you find yourself stuck between a rock and a hard place, swing by the Tyrant Channel, and give this a watch to boost your options for getting through this week's insane challenge!



Tyrant's Mythic Tips & Tricks - Volume III: Pillar of Autumn Special Edition

Tyrant122312 writes:

Juliet never saw Romeo like this...

The sky's the limit as this time around you scale the towering skyscrapers of New Mombasa and traverse the rooftops in order to rescue your downed team from impending Covenant slaughter. Watch as the Tyrant guides you through each round of death-defying foes and pinpoint snipers. Unlike in his Mythic guide where he literally runs past nearly every battle, this time around he takes it slow and steady, eliminating nearly ever foe on the board.

And of course, what would a Tyrant ODST guide be without covering Mombasa Streets from point A to point B? So crank up the difficulty, get your ODST on, and give it a shot for yourself!



Tyrant's Halo 3: ODST Legendary Walkthrough - NMPD HQ

undr zid writes:

Viva La Café!

The crusade continues on with the members of Forge Café engaging in battle on some of the community's creations. Thank you to everyone who participated and brought along your maps for the rest of us to wage war on. We threw together a video to recap some of the action. Enjoy!



YouTube - FCCGN Recap Video 7

CheckedBRUTES writes:

The best of the best multiplayer kills.