Coding in System Link to the Halo 2 Beta

Im trying to find someone who can program system link into the Halo 2 Beta. I've talked to several people about it and apparently the only thing that's missing is the code that tells the xbox that others are on the LAN as seen in this screen. Those who I've talked to said it needed to be coded in x86 assembly. I'm not asking someone to do this for free. PM me and we can work something out. I can also provide you with the .xbe if you want to look at it.

 

I've always wanted to be able to do this, let me know if anything comes of your request.

 

I would be interested in helping out if anyone else wants to share their findings or chat about this you can send me a PM or I can let you know where I'm at on EFNET. I wonder if its possible to add that from a regular halo 2 xbe? I am not too familiar with hex as i once used be back in my halo modding days on halomods. I modded this xbe a few years back and removed the Beta Build and Not Logged in text along with a few other things. I never thought to try system link thinking it would probably just work but never had another person to play with. If the system link code is completely missing I would have to look into adding code, which I have never done before on an xbe other than a few edits. I did some hex comparison to the unlocked.xbe and the original xbe to see what changes were made to bypass the xbox live login. Unfortunately I've had a lot of distractions lately keeping me from taking a good look since a few years ago but started up again last night. Some friends were over and I couldn't rip the original halo2.xbe because... Netflix... Ill get it done tonight and take a peek at all three xbes, Original Beta, Unlocked Beta, and Retail with IDA. I remember the maps and other things being signed differently than in the retail build of halo2. Not sure if we are able to edit some parts into the mainmenu.map or ui.map if it contains anything relative to system link that would be another interesting place to look. Also not sure if a debug xbe exists for halo 2 I forget but that may also be of help. ill be in #xbinx a lil later.

Channel is open, also found http://kiwidog.me/2015/07/h2unlockpatcher-halo-2-beta-unlocker/
I can patch the original.xbe with this and also see what changes were made. I am going to try emailing him

 

Sounds good man. I'll pm you shortly. I have been in contact with Kiwi and using his xbe for quite some time. I have the kiwi patched xbe if you need me to send it. His app wasn't working properly for me.

 

Just comparing things in hex doesn't give you any code or many clues.

 

What's the benefit of this? Like what is unique about the H2 beta over the production version in multiplayer?

Not trying to sound rude, I sincerely don't know!

 

Kiwidog is a good friend of mine. He is working on making a mod tool for Battlefield 3, and the Frostbite engine. Nice to see he has helped out with this.

 

The problem is the beta isnt even broadcasting a system link signal when selected. if i understood kiwi right when I talked to him its a little bit more complicated than filling in missing code. You would have to figure out why it isn't broadcasting before worrying about them finding each other.

 

Yeah, I had @TheFallen93 looking at it a while ago and he came to the same conclusion. Hopefully when the Live stuff is back on we can have a title server for the beta.

 

Wait a minute are we in the same discord? If so,
Grim(the fallen) said that he could easily put the beta back up and he will

 

Yes, same discord. He is bringing back live support. System link is completely different.

 

While I don't think it's impossible to fix grim said he can't figure out why it isn't broadcasting. We'd have to convince either kiwi or grim to keep looking at it and I think kiwi is having computer issues and grim is busy working. But if somebody can convince them to keep at it I think it may work.

 

I might speak to Kiwi about it but he already has a lot on his plate with RIME/Venice Unleashed BF3 Frostbite modding project, Halo Online/Anvil and the homebrew live project.

 

go for it, though I in no way expect anything. I already queried him about how doable it was a week or two ago. But if he wants to power to him

 

was hoping somebody would have proved me wrong by now

 

Same, wish I was talented enough to do that kinda of stuff.

 

Have you tried branching out to anybody else? you could ask lord zedd or gamecheat13

 

I would also love to see this very much.

 

This has been done. It's been done with the Alpha(shown in this video). Public release pending after bug fixes.
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