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Subject: Why do so few people choose to be a Covenant Elite?
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Posted by: gM Pwnstar
I don't play as an elite because it is the symbol of a noob. I Don't think I have EVER played an elite that was hands down better than me. Kids that use the elite model are garbage. That's my point of view.

Really, the Elite model doesn't have any real disadvantages. Sure, they might seem easier to hit, but if you are a REAL pro, this wouldn't be a problem for you. My whole H2V clan uses the Elite model, and we have a good win ratio, because we have spent three years playing with the Elite model.

  • 08.05.2007 8:25 PM PDT
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The elite is ok but the best thing about it is that it could jump so that could comin handy haha

  • 08.05.2007 8:29 PM PDT
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Posted by: RaW I RaptoR
Token, just how stupid are you?


says the person that just says that but has nufin to back up this "claim" with.... ah huh i must b real stupid hey?

  • 08.05.2007 8:52 PM PDT
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I'm always an Elite!
well, sometimes I'm a spartan, and in halo 3, I will have many elite and spartan profiles, because of the armor, but I will mostly be an Elite...

  • 08.05.2007 9:01 PM PDT
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Posted by: TokenBlackGuy4U
Posted by: RaW I RaptoR
Token, just how stupid are you?


says the person that just says that but has nufin to back up this "claim" with.... ah huh i must b real stupid hey?


yeh u r stupid man cuz i sed so now u must b reel stupid hey.

  • 08.05.2007 9:23 PM PDT
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Posted by: A BiG FaT EIiT3
Posted by: TheTruthOfAllTru
Posted by: A BiG FaT EIiT3
^Except for the little thing about the Elite's head sticking out farther so the Spartan would have the sword advantage over an Elite?

Shut up, both of you.

So you'd use the sword excuse
If you hadn't notice there are 3 beat down statistics
Standing - Does a little bit of damage
Running - Does more damage (Two of these can kill)
Aerial - Does the most damage
Now when a spartan lunges with a sword at an Elite & they both Jump
just press the B button, even though the Spartan lunged at you he would die first
due to the fact that if were to use the simple melee it connect first before the Initial slice.
Learn more about Halo 2...
Learn more about Halo 2? Lawl. Since what you said makes no sense, I'll clarify. A Spartan and Elite fight. The Elite's head sticks out more, so the Spartan will have the advantage. BTW, a lunge with the sword doesn't do "a little bit of damage". You're an idiot. STFU and learn what you're talking about.

I wasn't talking about the sword there, I was talking about other weapons,
Every weapon has a distinct feature that goes with a melee
A sword when you melee will only take the shield off
If your in the air with the sword & melee it kills.
You obviously don't pay attention to statistics,
A lunge will kill you, However their is a short window that if you melee before they Cut.
They die...
Weapons are classified in Three classes
Light.
Med .
Heavy.
Try hitting someone with different weapons & See for yourself.

  • 08.05.2007 9:27 PM PDT
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Posted by: KakashiDude117
I'm always an Elite!
well, sometimes I'm a spartan, and in halo 3, I will have many elite and spartan profiles, because of the armor, but I will mostly be an Elite...


you've been an elite everytime i've played with ya. well i've only played with u once lol.. we'll have to catch up more often

  • 08.05.2007 9:32 PM PDT
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It has to do with having such a large head. Also elites have hit detection problems that make them easier to hit than normal.

  • 08.05.2007 10:45 PM PDT
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Posted by: King Halo 777
It has to do with having such a large head. Also elites have hit detection problems that make them easier to hit than normal.

Where is it stated? Please I would like to read about this, I just want to see proof...

  • 08.05.2007 10:49 PM PDT
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I have tried using both the elite and the spartan models and I prefer the spartans for a few reasons.

-smaller target (blend in easier)
-melee faster (at least in my experience)
-Can take more hits (again in my experience)

The main thing that elites have going for them is in swat matches where you get behind them and they have that hood on the back of their heads which makes it impossible to get a headshot unless they turn around. So while you've emptied your clip into them, their buddies can now make you holier than swiss cheese.

When I first started playing on my college campus, almost everyone had an elite profile, but after the first month, there were only 2 left. If you have had different experiences or counterpoints, then let me hear em.

  • 08.05.2007 11:56 PM PDT
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Posted by: Rohirin
I have tried using both the elite and the spartan models and I prefer the spartans for a few reasons.

-smaller target (blend in easier)
-melee faster (at least in my experience)
-Can take more hits (again in my experience)

The main thing that elites have going for them is in swat matches where you get behind them and they have that hood on the back of their heads which makes it impossible to get a headshot unless they turn around. So while you've emptied your clip into them, their buddies can now make you holier than swiss cheese.

When I first started playing on my college campus, almost everyone had an elite profile, but after the first month, there were only 2 left. If you have had different experiences or counterpoints, then let me hear em.

Well, I would agree with the spartan being a smaller target...
But I disagree with the "They can take more hits" I would say lag has a way of making accurate bullets obsolete.
& melee faster I have tested that with both of them, I didn't see much of a difference
But other than that I would agree.

  • 08.06.2007 1:03 AM PDT
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People think they look kind of stupid, and they are also associated with small children playing. They seem to have a slight headshot disadvantage from the front, but really it's simply down to the fact that few people think they're cool.

  • 08.06.2007 1:47 AM PDT
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The Elite model has without question a HUGE upper body and therefore is a bigger target and in a multiplayer game I won't pick an appearance that will put me at a size disadvantage. If you can be a smaller target then why wouldn't you? Why would I pick a model that makes me a bigger and more noticeable target say in a snipers game or offer up a larger target to soak up more SMG fire?

The way the Elite holds some of the weapons (SMG, pistol, PP, PR, rocket launcher, etc) doesn't help. They hold a weapon with one hand which leaves the other hand and arm hanging completely to the side of the body which adds to their physical size. Spartans always have both arms tucked in front of their torso because they use both arms to hold every weapon.

[Edited on 08.06.2007 2:21 AM PDT]

  • 08.06.2007 2:11 AM PDT

There was a man from Allentown who fed his son to death.
He calmly watched him gorge himself until his final breath.
And there he stood, surprised and shocked above his tiny frame.
He said: "I bear no blame for this. I only share his name!"

Elites are ugly!!! NO ELITE FOR YOU!!!

  • 08.06.2007 2:37 AM PDT
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Posted by: Fatso
The Elite model has without question a HUGE upper body and therefore is a bigger target and in a multiplayer game I won't pick an appearance that will put me at a size disadvantage. If you can be a smaller target then why wouldn't you? Why would I pick a model that makes me a bigger and more noticeable target say in a snipers game or offer up a larger target to soak up more SMG fire?

The way the Elite holds some of the weapons (SMG, pistol, PP, PR, rocket launcher, etc) doesn't help. They hold a weapon with one hand which leaves the other hand and arm hanging completely to the side of the body which adds to their physical size. Spartans always have both arms tucked in front of their torso because they use both arms to hold every weapon.

I guess... Some people like a challenge.
I in particular like making games interesting.
If I have a disadvantage & beat someone that just proves my superiority.

  • 08.06.2007 2:42 AM PDT
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What am I?

...Which we are able to do quite often, btw...

I played with Truth yesterday.

  • 08.06.2007 4:28 AM PDT

Trying hard or hardly trying?

GT: oxI Sonic Ixo

i like the covenant elite models but they do have a slight head shot issue to me. i stick with the spartan.

  • 08.06.2007 6:43 AM PDT

so, Token... did you and Done DL ever play? I think he could wax you playing with a single finger.... Have you checked your kd ratio lately? still at .5....

  • 08.06.2007 6:45 AM PDT
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Help!!! how do i play halo 2 online with other people..... every time i am ready to play on my 360, it ends up sayin......You can only play with friends and clan members etc..........help@!@@!!!

  • 08.06.2007 7:15 AM PDT

deannareber

biggest head ever seen and feet thts exactly why they suck!!!!!!!!!

  • 08.06.2007 8:00 AM PDT

deannareber

nice way to save the elite models rep if it had a large one ^v^

  • 08.06.2007 8:09 AM PDT

deannareber

just for the record ive played as a spartan for a while swords are lunge monkeys but during zombie ive used to be able to take my pistol while reloading and punch a lunging zombie before he got me and he was a spartan

  • 08.06.2007 8:21 AM PDT
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um, no i'm still waiting on the invite...

BTW what does K/D or rank or anything have to do with weather i'm any good or not(or if anybodys for that reason) for all u know i could have serveral accounts(which i do, for ur information mister nosey)... this account(the one a have linked) is my play for fun/friends account. notice how there are more customs n more swat n other unranked matchs than anything else? my friends use this account when they come around also so i dont have a guest n they can play ranked....

once again yet another person has posted sumfin without even thinking. honestly there could b tons of reasons to y its so low but no u have to think of the first thing that pops into ur head.. y do ppl do that?

  • 08.06.2007 8:38 AM PDT
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Posted by: reapedallover
nice way to save the elite models rep if it had a large one ^v^

What do you mean by that?

  • 08.06.2007 10:23 AM PDT
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Posted by: TokenBlackGuy4U
um, no i'm still waiting on the invite...

BTW what does K/D or rank or anything have to do with weather i'm any good or not(or if anybodys for that reason) for all u know i could have serveral accounts(which i do, for ur information mister nosey)... this account(the one a have linked) is my play for fun/friends account. notice how there are more customs n more swat n other unranked matchs than anything else? my friends use this account when they come around also so i dont have a guest n they can play ranked....

once again yet another person has posted sumfin without even thinking. honestly there could b tons of reasons to y its so low but no u have to think of the first thing that pops into ur head.. y do ppl do that?


Done DL will wax you playing with one finger.

  • 08.06.2007 11:02 AM PDT