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Halo: MULTI/FIREFIGHT Thread. MetaTag: A PA Reachmulti. 1 Mil FF Maps are for Babies.

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  • WillethWilleth Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    JP dude, I don't know whether it's deliberate, but you have your party settings set to private, which means folks can't queue to join.

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  • AuburnTigerAuburnTiger Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I wonder when we'll get Bungie cards for Reach; though, I'd be happy if my Spartan doll updated on my profile page.

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  • T4CTT4CT BAFTA-NOMINATED NAFTA-APPROVEDRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Willeth wrote: »
    JP dude, I don't know whether it's deliberate, but you have your party settings set to private, which means folks can't queue to join.

    do you not normally keep yours on private

    i always have mine on private

    T4CT on
  • Angel177Angel177 Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I use Tritton AX Pros and I love them, true surround sound, Take a liitle bit to get use to but when you can here guys below you its neat.
    They are also comfy as fraggle rock.

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  • WillethWilleth Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    T4CT wrote: »
    Willeth wrote: »
    JP dude, I don't know whether it's deliberate, but you have your party settings set to private, which means folks can't queue to join.

    do you not normally keep yours on private

    i always have mine on private

    Why? Antisocials.

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  • king awesomeking awesome Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I need some help. I was never a big Halo guy and I am really struggling to do good at multiplayer. I did the arena stuff, figuring that'd be a good way to get in and learn since it's a small team, limited starting weapons/abilities, focused gameplay.

    But I can't really seem to do good... some games I'll get like 3 kills, and those were just pure luck.

    What are some good overall strategies/suggestions/advice?

    Specifically:
    DMR:
    Under what circumstances/distance should I not be using the scope? Every time I do I feel like I shouldn't have. Can I still be precise and headshot even when not zoomed in?
    I feel like guys put me down with 3 shots from the DMR, where as I don't think I've ever taken someone down in under 5 or 6 (yes I am aiming for the head)

    Stategy:
    Is the winning strategy to just play like a dick (and I don't mean this in a bad way, honest). When I lose it's so fucking frustrating cause it's people just hiding around corners or running away the second the battle sways in my direction. And if I try to follow to finish the kill, 9 times out of 10 I die. Should I just move on and not worry about the kill? Should I just be constantly running away? I'm just honestly confused as to HOW I should be playing this game and approaching battles.

    Shotgun:
    WTF!? It takes like 3 shots.. unless it's someone shooting at me... then it's 1?


    RAWR! I dunno, I like video games. I consider myself good at video games, shooters in particular. But for the life of me I just can't figure this one out. Help?

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  • T4CTT4CT BAFTA-NOMINATED NAFTA-APPROVEDRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    because i hate random people joining me

    T4CT on
  • T4CTT4CT BAFTA-NOMINATED NAFTA-APPROVEDRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I need some help. I was never a big Halo guy and I am really struggling to do good at multiplayer. I did the arena stuff, figuring that'd be a good way to get in and learn since it's a small team, limited starting weapons/abilities, focused gameplay.

    But I can't really seem to do good... some games I'll get like 3 kills, and those were just pure luck.

    What are some good overall strategies/suggestions/advice?

    Specifically:
    DMR:
    Under what circumstances/distance should I not be using the scope? Every time I do I feel like I shouldn't have. Can I still be precise and headshot even when not zoomed in?
    I feel like guys put me down with 3 shots from the DMR, where as I don't think I've ever taken someone down in under 5 or 6 (yes I am aiming for the head)

    Stategy:
    Is the winning strategy to just play like a dick (and I don't mean this in a bad way, honest). When I lose it's so fucking frustrating cause it's people just hiding around corners or running away the second the battle sways in my direction. And if I try to follow to finish the kill, 9 times out of 10 I die. Should I just move on and not worry about the kill? Should I just be constantly running away? I'm just honestly confused as to HOW I should be playing this game and approaching battles.

    Shotgun:
    WTF!? It takes like 3 shots.. unless it's someone shooting at me... then it's 1?


    RAWR! I dunno, I like video games. I consider myself good at video games, shooters in particular. But for the life of me I just can't figure this one out. Help?

    add me and give me like two hours and i will find two other people and we will crash course you in Halo teamplay.

    or we will find 6 other guys and play BTB

    T4CT on
  • KlykaKlyka DO you have any SPARE BATTERIES?Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Hey guys!
    Helloween, Kikoskia and me just finished work on our little remake of the Unreal Tournament map "Facing Worlds". It's a 2 team CTF map, build for a maximum of 6vs6. It would be great if you could test it out and give us feedback!
    Here's the download link and some screenshots:

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    Have fun!

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  • NocrenNocren Lt Futz, Back in Action North CarolinaRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I'll join you T4CT, but I don't have a working mic.

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  • WillethWilleth Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Nocren wrote: »
    I'll join you T4CT, but I don't have a working mic.

    Neither do I! Doesn't stop me!

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  • T4CTT4CT BAFTA-NOMINATED NAFTA-APPROVEDRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    well we'll just have a big ol' halo school

    call it "T4CT's school of how to be terrible at vidja games"

    T4CT on
  • SnowblindvictimSnowblindvictim Flying casual Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Any scholarships for the school?

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  • T4CTT4CT BAFTA-NOMINATED NAFTA-APPROVEDRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    tuition is free if you're a baller

    T4CT on
  • AuburnTigerAuburnTiger Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I really enjoy playing with the Bees, but just don't have a taste for Invasion. Which seems to be what many of you play these days. Having 6 doesn't mean we HAVE to play Invasion, right? Two randoms in BTB won't kill us.

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  • jefe414jefe414 "My Other Drill Hole is a Teleporter" Mechagodzilla is Best GodzillaRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I need some help. I was never a big Halo guy and I am really struggling to do good at multiplayer. I did the arena stuff, figuring that'd be a good way to get in and learn since it's a small team, limited starting weapons/abilities, focused gameplay.

    But I can't really seem to do good... some games I'll get like 3 kills, and those were just pure luck.

    What are some good overall strategies/suggestions/advice?

    Specifically:
    DMR:
    Under what circumstances/distance should I not be using the scope? Every time I do I feel like I shouldn't have. Can I still be precise and headshot even when not zoomed in?
    I feel like guys put me down with 3 shots from the DMR, where as I don't think I've ever taken someone down in under 5 or 6 (yes I am aiming for the head)

    Stategy:
    Is the winning strategy to just play like a dick (and I don't mean this in a bad way, honest). When I lose it's so fucking frustrating cause it's people just hiding around corners or running away the second the battle sways in my direction. And if I try to follow to finish the kill, 9 times out of 10 I die. Should I just move on and not worry about the kill? Should I just be constantly running away? I'm just honestly confused as to HOW I should be playing this game and approaching battles.

    Shotgun:
    WTF!? It takes like 3 shots.. unless it's someone shooting at me... then it's 1?


    RAWR! I dunno, I like video games. I consider myself good at video games, shooters in particular. But for the life of me I just can't figure this one out. Help?


    A great way to practice head shots (DMR and pistol for example) is to do a matchmaking co-op firefirefight point score. Pick gruntpocolypse game type. It'll be you, your DMR, a pistol and lots of grunts.
    When you see the confetti, you scored a headshot.

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  • T4CTT4CT BAFTA-NOMINATED NAFTA-APPROVEDRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    For the DMR, go into a custom game and literally just practice how often you hit the trigger so you learn the appropriate pacing for accuracy.

    T4CT on
  • jefe414jefe414 "My Other Drill Hole is a Teleporter" Mechagodzilla is Best GodzillaRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    hey didn't someone post a link to a "practice map" they made? Would be cool to have it in the first post.

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Bought Cortana's voice for firefight. It's all new stuff the had Jen record and not rehashes of earlier game quotes. I approve.

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  • jefe414jefe414 "My Other Drill Hole is a Teleporter" Mechagodzilla is Best GodzillaRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    EvilBadman wrote: »
    Bought Cortana's voice for firefight. It's all new stuff the had Jen record and not rehashes of earlier game quotes. I approve.

    If you aren't using Buck, you aren't doing it right.

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  • EvilBadmanEvilBadman DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    jefe414 wrote: »
    EvilBadman wrote: »
    Bought Cortana's voice for firefight. It's all new stuff the had Jen record and not rehashes of earlier game quotes. I approve.

    If you aren't using Buck, you aren't doing it right.

    Everyone else has Buck, nah.

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    FyreWulff wrote: »
    I should note that Badman is fucking awesome
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  • PolloDiabloPolloDiablo Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    How does that one Gunnery Sergeant sound? Is anyone as cool as Johnson?

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  • jefe414jefe414 "My Other Drill Hole is a Teleporter" Mechagodzilla is Best GodzillaRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    How does that one Gunnery Sergeant sound? Is anyone as cool as Johnson?

    I don't think the dude knows what the ladies like.

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  • SipexSipex Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    I need some help. I was never a big Halo guy and I am really struggling to do good at multiplayer. I did the arena stuff, figuring that'd be a good way to get in and learn since it's a small team, limited starting weapons/abilities, focused gameplay.

    But I can't really seem to do good... some games I'll get like 3 kills, and those were just pure luck.

    What are some good overall strategies/suggestions/advice?

    Specifically:
    DMR:
    Under what circumstances/distance should I not be using the scope? Every time I do I feel like I shouldn't have. Can I still be precise and headshot even when not zoomed in?
    I feel like guys put me down with 3 shots from the DMR, where as I don't think I've ever taken someone down in under 5 or 6 (yes I am aiming for the head)

    Stategy:
    Is the winning strategy to just play like a dick (and I don't mean this in a bad way, honest). When I lose it's so fucking frustrating cause it's people just hiding around corners or running away the second the battle sways in my direction. And if I try to follow to finish the kill, 9 times out of 10 I die. Should I just move on and not worry about the kill? Should I just be constantly running away? I'm just honestly confused as to HOW I should be playing this game and approaching battles.

    Shotgun:
    WTF!? It takes like 3 shots.. unless it's someone shooting at me... then it's 1?


    RAWR! I dunno, I like video games. I consider myself good at video games, shooters in particular. But for the life of me I just can't figure this one out. Help?

    You need 1) Practice and 2) To find your style. After that a lot of it will come naturally...although you will still suck at some things (most people have weaknesses, this is ok).

    "Playing like a dick" like you put it is completely valid, or, as they say in the D&D world "Honor = Dumb". Do not be afraid to run if the going gets tough, hide around corners and ambush guys or gang up on one lone guy. If you can do it without cheating then it's legitimate.

    On that note: Stick near a team member at all times! It's not desperate, it's not stupid. Halo is built around the concept that the more guns on a target the better. And for long range it's always good to have or be backup

    On the DMR? I wouldn't recommend it as your primary weapon until you've built up your accuracy. The scope can be very jarring and hard to aim at first. To answer your question though? It takes 4 shots + 1 headshot to take someone down (4 shots for shields placed anywhere, one to the head to finish once shields go down).

    On the shotgun front? It takes one shot at very close range to take someone down. Aim for the middle of the body, not the head.

    In close range battle, learn to love melee. It does a lot of damage and kills instantly from the back. In med range, grenades. They can clear out an enemy in cover, get a retreating enemy, or take down someone's shields before they see you.

    Learn to love your radar: If you have a radar, use it. Anyone who's new who I play with always forgets to use it and they often get jumped by people who simply follow them. PROTIP: You show up on the radar if you are walking or moving. If you stand still you don't show up, if you crouch & move you don't show up either.

    Try all the loadouts and figure out what you like. Loadouts are different in their usefulness depending on what you're using so try different loadouts with different weapons.

    Sipex on
  • Dox the PIDox the PI Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    You guys are hatting on Stacker

    Not cool, he has awesome lines.

    Dox the PI on
  • OmnomnomPancakeOmnomnomPancake Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Emile is sort of angsty and boring with his firefight lines. I vastly prefer Jun. Kat's fairly interesting as well.

    OmnomnomPancake on
  • GanluanGanluan Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Shooting at someone's head with a precision weapon doesn't drop shields faster, right?

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  • T4CTT4CT BAFTA-NOMINATED NAFTA-APPROVEDRegistered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Sipex wrote: »
    PROTIP: You show up on the radar if you are walking or moving. If you stand still you don't show up, if you crouch & move you don't show up either.

    You show up on radar if you're moving full speed, you can walk your guy and not appear

    you know if you're showing up on radar because your green dot will appear in the middle of your radar HUD.

    T4CT on
  • Dox the PIDox the PI Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Ganluan wrote: »
    Shooting at someone's head with a precision weapon doesn't drop shields faster, right?

    correct, it's 4 shots with the DMR or 5 with the pistol ANYWHERE to take down shields and then one to the head or 3 to the body

    Dox the PI on
  • thebentheben Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    T4CT wrote: »
    Sipex wrote: »
    PROTIP: You show up on the radar if you are walking or moving. If you stand still you don't show up, if you crouch & move you don't show up either.

    You show up on radar if you're moving full speed, you can walk your guy and not appear

    you know if you're showing up on radar because your green dot will appear in the middle of your radar HUD.

    Do you show up if you are standing and looking arround but not walking anywhere?

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  • SipexSipex Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    T4CT wrote: »
    Sipex wrote: »
    PROTIP: You show up on the radar if you are walking or moving. If you stand still you don't show up, if you crouch & move you don't show up either.

    You show up on radar if you're moving full speed, you can walk your guy and not appear

    you know if you're showing up on radar because your green dot will appear in the middle of your radar HUD.

    Really?

    Awesome, thanks.

    Sipex on
  • KorKor Known to detonate from time to time Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    He's like that one Sergeant that always follows you around in Halo 3. You'll recognize his voice as soon as you hear it. You do know you can sample them before you buy them, right?

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  • c4tchc4tch Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    After bearing witness - I really want to have XIM or XCM and just kill a six pack on a weekend night and laugh maniacally.

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  • KorKor Known to detonate from time to time Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Sipex wrote: »
    T4CT wrote: »
    Sipex wrote: »
    PROTIP: You show up on the radar if you are walking or moving. If you stand still you don't show up, if you crouch & move you don't show up either.

    You show up on radar if you're moving full speed, you can walk your guy and not appear

    you know if you're showing up on radar because your green dot will appear in the middle of your radar HUD.

    Really?

    Awesome, thanks.

    Second protip: Talking in game chat provides a small sonar pulse from your radar dot, even if the dot itself isn't visible, and thus can/will give away your location.

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  • Dox the PIDox the PI Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Kor wrote: »
    He's like that one Sergeant that always follows you around in Halo 3. You'll recognize his voice as soon as you hear it. You do know you can sample them before you buy them, right?

    STACKER!

    HOW DOES NOBODY KNOW WHO STACKER IS?!

    RAWR

    In other news i really want the Australian marine Chip Dubbo for firefight

    They put in Stacker but not him

    :(

    Dox the PI on
  • dinoarusdinoarus Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Dox the PI wrote: »
    Ganluan wrote: »
    Shooting at someone's head with a precision weapon doesn't drop shields faster, right?

    correct, it's 4 shots with the DMR or 5 with the pistol ANYWHERE to take down shields and then one to the head or 3 to the body

    pistol also takes 4 shots to take down shields.

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  • JoolanderJoolander Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Kor wrote: »
    He's like that one Sergeant that always follows you around in Halo 3. You'll recognize his voice as soon as you hear it. You do know you can sample them before you buy them, right?

    how do you sample them?

    anyway, right now I have Buck like everybody else, but his lines make me laugh so I like it

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  • xzzyxzzy Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Joolander wrote: »
    Kor wrote: »
    He's like that one Sergeant that always follows you around in Halo 3. You'll recognize his voice as soon as you hear it. You do know you can sample them before you buy them, right?

    how do you sample them?

    anyway, right now I have Buck like everybody else, but his lines make me laugh so I like it

    With their voice highlighted, press X.

    xzzy on
  • JoolanderJoolander Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    oh neat!

    thanks xzzy!

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  • KorKor Known to detonate from time to time Registered User regular
    edited September 2010
    Obvious DLC needs to be RedvsBlue voices.

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