- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: Final Sentence
I would have to agree 100%, but I think it's the factor that so many "not so experinced" and "non-hardcore Halo fan" have gotten sick of all the button glitches and standbyers. Having many of the better players online, that's why it's harder to level up life crazy. I recall getting to 30 - 35 in all gametypes before the reset, but the average across the board is probable 2-6 level lower depending on the gametype.
*not complaining, enjoy more games that play competitive and not so unbalanced*
Many of the people that play competitive will keep playing and attempt to master the button glitches to stay on top and will also keep playing if they get standbyed.
BUT
As for the gamers playing simply for fun, standbyers and button glitches have caused many of them to change games and even back to PC gamming. I know many players around here from a local game station HATE Halo 2 online. We'll play it like crazy on the LANs but when it comes to LIVE, many of them are waiting for Halo 3. Top reasons: (double shooting, super bouncing, stanbyers, and the fact EVERYONE says ""I'M SEMI-PRO"" and obviously are far from it.)
I've been playing H2 since it released. I'm a HUGE fan of the game, but online has definitely become less fun for me. I don't have the time or the inclination to learn all of the glitches, so obviously I'm getting owned more than owning. It's just become a real frustration to play now. Sad, because I used to have a lot of fun. I don't have to win every time to have fun, but to constantly play at a disadvantage for not knowing how to cheat, or wanting to cheat, is a downer. And of course, there is the massive amount of idiots (racists, annoying kids, etc.) that keep me away too.
I can't wait for Halo 3, but it's only a matter of time before the same thing happens. I'll have to try to get more custom games going with friends more often.