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A lot more tools and information are coming out for those who aren't happy to just enjoy Halo 2 from the perspective of a normal user, but want to sneak into the engine and tinker a bit. VerdaFolio at demented puppy dot com notes two such released: one is a page of trainers for Halo 2 at EvolutionX. The second is a white paper by Iron Forge on Halo 2, detailing his exploration of the game, and including information that should be of use to modmakers.

This week's Bungie Weekly Update is another question and answer session; this week covers the party system, future Halo 2 maps and the next Halo novel. The issue of the "sword flying" bug, where players are able to use the sword under specific conditions to make longer-than-usual lunge attacks (sometimes dramatically longer) is also addressed:

Sword Flying is a real and occasionally fun phenomenon. However, in multiplayer games, its practical applications are pretty limited. We'll be keeping an eye on that situation however, to ensure it doesn't become a common in-game exploit.

That's all except for the Mister Chief art.. which for your benefit we will not include.

Rampancy.net viewer and clan member Game_Theory became the 4000th registered user of Rampancy.net on Saturday, December 4, 2004. Rampancy is happy to still be serving the fringes of the Bungie community after five years, and is especially gratified at the new users who have been brought to the site by the launch of Halo 2. To Game_Theory and all of Rampancy's new users-- welcome!

A special detachment of Bungie's best calling themselves the Frag Doodz took on girl gamers the Frag Dolls in the latest Humpday Challenge and were as gracious in their (narrow) victory as we're ever likely to see them. This is what happens when geeks try to impress girls. Both sites have blog entries from various participants about the match.