: You don't have to. I don't see it your way, but that doesn't invalidate any
: of your points (especially the ones that you have right with the writing).
: The key issue is that while the novel works as an outside source, the game
: itself fails to stand on its own. Cortana warping the light bridge to save
: the Chief? A precedent first set in the novels, yet totally not
: established in-game and thus a suspension-of-disbelief-destroyer. And
: that's just one example of the many, many failings of the game's writing
: within the campaign (I'm using this one because it's possibly the worst
: case of it, considering they rip you out of everything right at the end of
: the game when the strong emotional finish is being presented).

: Don't get me wrong here! No sarcasm at all, I really like your speculation of
: it. Personally, I think your theories on this make more sense than 343's
: presentation while at the same time presenting it in a more coherent
: fashion that 343 did.

: The only problem is, it's still just your theory. I mean yeah, while it's
: probably going to be very easy for me to come back after H5, H6, H7,
: whatever and say, "Welp, your theory was wrong" when 343
: inevitably proves you wrong (my opinion, but I highly doubt your theory
: comes to pass considering their writing), what's the point? Maybe you'll
: remember and just be let down a bit when it comes to not pass.

: Oh trust me, I know. I've been having a blast with speculation over at DBO
: with regards to Destiny. I've even speculated here about Mendicant Bias
: and that role within H4 (non-existent) or potentially in the future
: (usually ends up getting all of 4-5 responses, if that, and this applies
: to when others, like DHalo, post similar speculation. Unfortunate).
: Unfortunately, 343 isn't just "is or isn't doing" things,
: they've already done it in H4, it's already out there in all of its
: terrible writing, and I assume there'll be more to come.

: I think it's much more fun to speculate about actual plot points that have
: yet to play out, you know? Like the Mendicant Bias stuff. There's a
: treasure trove for 343 to hopefully mine successfully. I could discuss
: Mendicant Bias all day! :D

Ok, I was brief in my response to you because I didn't want to have a 343 discussion, and you still go that direction anyway.

Cody started with a story thread, lets keep it in that category.

I will not participate in 343 discussion with you.

Thanks.