- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Everyone has a general idea of a team, but the thought of categorizing each member of it, isn't always as clear as it should be.
This type of team play should only be used when the team conists of Close friends, and or familiar team mates. ( Note Every team member should be fully stocked with Nades.
Assaulter - The Assaulter should be played by someone with violent tendencies in halo, BUT, I warn you If he also has body humpage tendencies and shooting a corpse with it's own weapon, he should be dog trained accordingly... His Armament SHOULD consist of ( If the level permits ) either a Assault Rifle/Shotgun combo, OR a Plasma Rifle/Shotgun combo.
The Plasma Rifle deals far more damage than the assault rifle. ( Trigger floored ) and freezes targets.. HOWEVER the Standard human MA5B Assault Rifle can hold a steady stream of fire for almost twice as long. ( Tapping the trigger, firing short bursts from the assault rifle is often more effective on this particular weapon ).
This player's only goal is to Charge the enemy base, Either by escorting a Ranger from his base to attack position and THEN charging in. Or just running straight for the base, Either way he is in the heat more than any other team member. The Shotgun is his best friend when he gets too close for comfort...
Assaulters Eat their Dead.... and yours.
Ranger - ( Long Distance ) - This member of the team stays back behind or under the safety of Cover, Equipped with a Rocket Launcher and a Sniper Rifle, OR a Sniper Rifle and a Pistol. Using Cover to his/her advantage is the key role this team member must play. If Discover Enemy Sniper fire will most likely take this player down.. So he must remain either VERY active, and pickikng off enemies to make the Assaulter's run easier, Or he must remain hidden until the opportune moment of attack.. ( i.e. ' You're Assaulter/Infiltrator is making off with the enemy flag and requires Cover fire. ) Active Camoflage is your friend. ( Read Hikaru's Snipering Guide for more information on this particular role. )
Support - No team game goes without at least one or all vehicles, and this role abuses them profusely. The Support's job is just that. SUPPORT Getting his Hog on a hill above the enemy position and keeping them pinned inside their base. Or unleashing an endless torrent of led and plasma, Equipped with both Human and Covenant Rifles Peppering the enemy position, Forcing snipers to avert their Attention.. Lobbing grenades into positions forcing them to take cover, Even if Only momentarily. To allow for the other team members ( More in particularly the Assaulter(s) to gain the extra ground and close on their designated targets. The Supporter is often just as deadly in a ghost as he is behind the triple barreled death stick known as the LAAG mounted on the back of his Hog. The Support will often be called upon to keep enemies Pinned while ground forces move up. In the Tank is where the Support truly shines. Atop a small mesa, or along a slightly raised ridge, With the massive shells and the machine gun the Supporter can give his team more cover fire than the other vehicles put together.
Infiltrator - Plasma pistol or pistol/shotgun - Sneak along the edges of the map. Park your ghost or hog beside the teleporter exit.. Strafe the edges of the map.. stop every now and again if you see a blip on your tracker.. scope around with the pistol make sure the threat has cleared.. then once again begin your slow journey to the other team's base. Slip in that back door.. or Crawl slowly to avoid tracker detection praying your active camo won't give out beside that bulky spartan with the shotgun gripped tightly. ONce inside Grab that flag Latch a glowing blue ball onto the Shotgunner's spine and break for the nearest ramp or ladder as you race toward the teleporter to your waiting ride.
More often than not this type of team should be used on a 12 or 16 player match.. including at least two rangers and a variety of assaulters. One infiltrator is all you need. Support fire is Always in demand to keep those snipers having to Re-Zoom their sniping... ( Geez I'm funny )
Anyways guys, I hope this team strategy helps you. It has Worked wonders for me and my group of friends. ( I'm the Psychopathic Infiltrator who often goes Assaulter/murderer at all the wrong times ) LOL Mix it up a little and create your own roles, but please this system makes everyone's life easier.. Known your role. PERFORM your role. and work as a team.