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| The earliest online hype was deeply rooted in the existing Bungie community,  | The earliest online hype was deeply rooted in the existing Bungie community, particularly Marathon fans<sup>4</sup>. As the Oni project gained popularity, a dedicated online community emerged in the form of Oni Central and its [http://oni.bungie.org/community/forum/index.php forum] (see [[History of the Oni community]] for details). | ||
| Interviews conducted with the staff of Bungie West promised various ambitious features such as smart AI, sophisticated melee combat, realistic level architecture, complex particle dynamics, battles with a large mech (the "Iron Demon") and multiplayer abilities. | Interviews conducted with the staff of Bungie West promised various ambitious features such as smart AI, sophisticated melee combat, realistic level architecture, complex particle dynamics, battles with a large mech (the "Iron Demon") and multiplayer abilities. | ||