Halo 3 Map Editor on Game Disc 2?

[Innes]

HBO (http://nikon.bungie.org/news.html?item=18900)has posted that the other disc is a '360 executable' - "sort of like the discs that come with magazines like the Official Xbox Magazine. They're labeled the way they are because they have to go through test". Interesting... but what is the 'executable' for? Hopefully the next Bungie.net update will shed some light.

Spreading around the web is an image of the official limited edition Halo 3 box with three (not two like we previously assumed) DVDs.

From the image below, you can see the disks titled 'Game Disc 1', 'Game Disc 2' and 'Bonus Features'. What's this mystery ?Game Disc 2? you ask? Well, some seem to think it could merely be two parts of the game, or maybe, one for single player and another for multiplayer.

However, we are going to add a twist to these rumors by pointing towards the possibility of a map editor being included on the second DVD. Now before you start writing this assumption off, it isn't too far fetched since code relating to a map editor has been found in the Halo 3 Beta source (Campaign.Co-op.Custom Game.Matchmaking.Map editor.Theater).
(http://www.halo3forum.com/showthread.php?p=2459585)
Just imagine the possibilities for custom games if this is true.


http://www.talkxbox.com/news/pics/halo3mapeditor.jpg


edit : .:: S o U r C e ::. (http://www.talkxbox.com/article2200.html)

[Azure]

I think.


Multiplayer on one disc, single player on another disc, bonus content on third in 1080p

[Innes]

give me a sec to post source, i forgot, jsut doing another thread.

[BIG D 04]

I think it's a mistake and Bungie agree with me :p

Regular Vanilla Edition:

Includes Halo 3 for Xbox 360 and a manual. And obviously hours, days, weeks and months of hi-intensity Halo joy.

Halo 3 Collector’s Edition:

Collectible Metal Case
Halo 3 for Xbox 360
Bestiarum: A hard cover, bound collection of information and art covering the species, cultures and civilizations of Halo 3.
On the Interactive Xbox 360 Bonus disc (included in both Collector’s and Legendary editions):
Hi-Def Halo: Bungie’s graphics and audio engineers have created a simple to use, Halo-themed calibration tool to make the most of your Home Theater experience.
Art Attack: Exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Dashboard theme, a vast gallery of concept and production art (complete with musical accompaniment) and a fully playable version of a classic Halo-themed mini-game.
Featurettes: A series of short films covering a range of subjects, from making your Network play nice with Multiplayer, to the challenges of building the biggest Halo ever.

Halo 3 Legendary Edition:

Inside the Halo 3: Legendary Edition

Fully sculpted Spartan helmet: The most collectible piece of Halo merchandise ever conceived. An accurate model of the Spartan Mjolnir Mark VI helmet.
Halo 3 for Xbox 360
Storyboard Collection: Exclusive selection of storyboard art from Halo 3's cinematics.
Legendary Disc: Found only in the Halo 3: Legendary Edition, this Disc is a DVD disc that will play in your 360 or on any DVD player and features a wealth of rich, unique and exclusive content. Contents include:
Halo Cinematics Reloaded – completely remastered, hi-res versions of the Halo and Halo 2 cinematics with 5.1 audio and complete with optional “Director’s Commentary” track featuring Marty O’Donnell, Joseph Staten and Jason Jones.
Bestiarum – an expanded digital guide to the creatures, cultures and worlds of Halo 3, with art and assets exclusive to this interactive edition.
The Cortana Chronicles – Jen Taylor, the voice of Cortana, takes us on a tour of the worldwide Halo fan community ,where she meets Halo fanatics from near and far, obscure and famous alike.
Plus: All-new, exclusive Machinima episodes from Red Vs. Blue and This Spartan Life and a novel “mockumentary” voiced by Sgt. Johnson himself, David Scully.

On the Interactive Xbox 360 Bonus disc (included in both Collector’s and Legendary editions):
Hi-Def Halo: Bungie’s graphics and audio engineers have created a simple to use, Halo-themed calibration tool to make the most of your Home Theater experience.
Art Attack: Exclusive Halo 3 Gamer Pics and Dashboard theme, a vast gallery of concept and production art (complete with musical accompaniment) and a fully playable version of a classic Halo-themed mini-game.
Featurettes: A series of short films covering a range of subjects, from making your Network play nice with Multiplayer, to the challenges of building the biggest Halo ever.

It's simply an interactive disc similar to that of OXM which includes various little behind the scenes style extras but has nothing to do with Gameplay or Additional Content.

Whola...and all from the Horse's mouth aswell.