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Doctor Per

I gotta admit, SHADOWSTRIKE1, I'm impressed by your general knowledge as well as your attitude towards helping people.

I feel that I have what it takes to hit 50 for sure, as I have played teams with 4 50s in MLG and my team's come out on top, with me holding my own and going positive. The problem is, I am fearful to risk that 46 in doubles. I'm not scared of losing my rank in MLG, which is currently 35, and I enjoy that playlist. I do not see myself getting a 50 there (YET) as the competition in the 40s, especially the high 40s, seems very tough. I feel I can get to 40, if and only if I don't play with that stubborn teammate i talked about earlier and go in with randoms (the talent pool seems much better in MLG and I feel comfrotable with random players). No higher than that though. Would you say that if I got a 40 in MLG I should be able to hit 50 in dubs? I know it's a completely different playlist, but if you HAD to be comparative, what would you say in regards to that question? Do you recommend going into doubles with randoms? Or should I always go with a teammate?

Anyways, I would love to be able to have you as a friend on XBL (dont worry, i dont want to force you into playing doubles or anything with me), I would like to play MLG with you though or have you analyze a films, if that is fine with you. Again, I don't want you to feel like I want you to "boost" me, as I agree - a 50 should be earned. I will also be fine if you can't be friends over XBL, as it may be an issue of fairness to other posters or players.

Also, do you know what the link to THE BR training center is? I've seen snip3down talk about The Octagon or something, but when I search for it I find many variants but no definitive version. I'll check your share but if I can't find it there, can you provide a link if at all possible?



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  • 07.11.2009 7:34 PM PDT
Subject: My Tips To Help You Reach 50!
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I could help you in doubles if you like. Just message me sumtime or send a friend request. Well own together

  • 07.12.2009 12:42 PM PDT
Subject: My Tips To Help You Reach 50! (NEW VIDEO NOW!)

~Wile~

I've been playin in LW for a while now for my 45 and i'm stuck at getting 35. I'll get on, do decent on a couple games, get my Rank up to 33 (which is what it's stuck at now), loose the next two and get dropped down to 31. Every time i get on this happens, unless it's sunday mornings. For some reason after i've taken a shower i'll sit down and play some Halo before church and i just seem to be on fire in LW. It sucks! i don't want to wait till the next sunday morning just to rank up!

That and i've started working in doubles. I've tried with a friend but he's at 17 and i'm like a 6 so it doesnt work out, but everytime i try with a random player they drop out on me.

  • 07.12.2009 1:44 PM PDT

Halo Tips-
My Tips To Reach Onyx!
My Tips To Reach 50!
In-Game Lessons
Mythic Conqueror of Halo 3 (#16) & Reach (#14)
Onyx Top 1% - #6 in the world (S4), #9 (S5)
Given Recon by Bungie June, 2009.

@WileSire-

looks like you perform better in a concentrated environment. May I suggest starting your day with a good breakfast (not cereal, like eggs), keeping a clean play space, and perhaps grabbing a coke or coffee to wake you up a bit?

Also, play a couple games of Rumble Pit. It will let you warm up, and since there's more peole, thing will seem to slow down when you go into LW.

As for everyone else with questions, I'll get to u soon. I'm on my iPhone right now, so I have trouble with mass-quotes.

  • 07.12.2009 1:52 PM PDT
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Congrats on the Recon Shadow.

  • 07.12.2009 2:17 PM PDT

H3 1v1s for life

My xbox is broke so I'm not on

Posted by: ShadowFire118
Congrats on the Recon Shadow.


Yeah you deserve it

  • 07.12.2009 2:20 PM PDT
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thanks man

  • 07.12.2009 4:22 PM PDT

You are not your job. You are not how much you have in the bank. You are your Bungie achievements. You are not the contents of your wallet. You are your BR/AR --whatever rocks your mongoose.
You are not your Khakis. You are your Mjolnir. You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You are the all-singing, all-dancing insignificant smelly Halo pixel of the world.

so much bromance here lol

  • 07.12.2009 8:12 PM PDT

Holy -blam-, he's good!

I was just wondering if you could do one of your Quick Tip videos that maybe explain your screen brightness, look sensitivity, controls, etc. It may give people better insight when they're trying to improve their game. If this could be done, it would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: I forgot to ask, I'd noticed that you're really great with the sniper rifle. How did you practice that? I'm pretty good with the sniper, but often times I find myself taking extra shots, and not being able to lock in the headshot. Have any tips on that?

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  • 07.12.2009 9:46 PM PDT
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Doctor Per

If I'm set up in 1080p right now and I play Halo in 1080p, am I causing unnecessary lag? Or is there the same amount of screen lag at 720p as there is 1080p when playing Halo?

  • 07.14.2009 6:30 PM PDT

A well-built sniper rifle is a beautiful thing. Mine has two separate levels of zoom: 'Up-close-and-personal' and 'Hello-you're-dead'.

Thank you man!!
Now I know the skillz to reach level 50!!

  • 07.14.2009 8:05 PM PDT

great tips they were helpful.plus u desreve recon wich u attained.

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  • 07.15.2009 7:26 AM PDT

I watched one video where you go something like 34 - 0 on the pit with commentary, that actually gave me information I didnt know about, now if only I wasnt rank blocked in every playlist.

  • 07.15.2009 7:30 AM PDT

Halo Tips-
My Tips To Reach Onyx!
My Tips To Reach 50!
In-Game Lessons
Mythic Conqueror of Halo 3 (#16) & Reach (#14)
Onyx Top 1% - #6 in the world (S4), #9 (S5)
Given Recon by Bungie June, 2009.

Posted by: Buriam
Also, do you know what the link to THE BR training center is? I've seen snip3down talk about The Octagon or something, but when I search for it I find many variants but no definitive version. I'll check your share but if I can't find it there, can you provide a link if at all possible?

Yeah, Classic runs their own BR training on a forged Guardian. I can talk to them and see if they still have it. I'll get you a link if I can find it.

Posted by: tkiller4
I have one thing that almost no one faces, the non-stoping laging. i am from brasil, and well i have laged out of many games and lowered my rank, i should be at least a 47 by now, but i did find a solution, i have to play when ever there is no-one in the computer.

Yes, you will find yourself a problem here. The only thing you can do is talk with your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and request the fastest service available in your area. From there, make sure you are using CAT6 ethernet cables, and be sure you are not wireless.

Other than that, try to time your gaming along with who's on the computer. Perhaps make a deal on who gets the internet for a certain amount of time, and then you can have it for a different amount of time, and switch off. Or play at night when no one is awake.

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Posted by: ShadowFire118
Congrats on the Recon Shadow.


Yeah you deserve it

Thanks guys. couldn't have done it without the support of this thread :)

Posted by: ironman1248
I was just wondering if you could do one of your Quick Tip videos that maybe explain your screen brightness, look sensitivity, controls, etc. It may give people better insight when they're trying to improve their game. If this could be done, it would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: I forgot to ask, I'd noticed that you're really great with the sniper rifle. How did you practice that? I'm pretty good with the sniper, but often times I find myself taking extra shots, and not being able to lock in the headshot. Have any tips on that?

Well, I'm not sure if I could do just that in a video, so I'll just tell you.

Screen brightness is all preference. But, I actually tilt my screen downwards a little bit. Helps me focus on farther away targets. Sit with good posture, make sure you're in a seat where you eyes meet the center of the screen.

If you're having trouble landing shots, perhaps freaking out with your crosshairs, start the day off 1 sensitivity up from where you play. About a half hour - hour into play time, switch back down. Everything will seem slower, and you'll have more controll.

My settings-
Bumper Jumper
Sensitivity- 4
No Vibration (can be switched off in the guide button on the right blade under "Preferences".

Posted by: Buriam
If I'm set up in 1080p right now and I play Halo in 1080p, am I causing unnecessary lag? Or is there the same amount of screen lag at 720p as there is 1080p when playing Halo?


All you are doing with a 1080p is upscaling the game which is at a 720p output. It may look a little nicer, but yes, in essence, you are causing unnecessary lag. Just as what Newton said- For every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction. Your action is that you want a clearer picture, the reaction is that you must "wait" for that picture to be developed.

  • 07.15.2009 11:59 AM PDT
Subject: My Tips To Help You Reach 50!

This is really going to help. Thank you.

  • 07.15.2009 2:05 PM PDT

Yup. It is very well written, And I love it. You really do deserve that Recon armor. That's my opinion.

I might use it. But I really don't like Ranked anymore. My friend makes me play it with him, But...

  • 07.15.2009 3:25 PM PDT

hey shadow quick question here. I was wondering what you would suggest i do when i get a new 360 as mine is broken and start playing halo 3 again?

P.s. good thread really helpful

  • 07.15.2009 5:36 PM PDT

Hey shadow i don't know if you'll ever get to reply to this but i do have a question.

As of late I'm getting out br'd . . .a lot and it's not b/c my shots are missing they are dead on, the issue is I have poor evasive skills and lack good strafing. I've tried using the crouch button more I've tried strafing unpredictably but even then the other guy always seems to land his shots on me. what must i do to effectively evade the enemies bullets when i get myself in a 1 v 1 situation?

  • 07.15.2009 5:45 PM PDT

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Made by yours truely

Yeah good tips, I got my 45 in LW but, cant seem to rank up anymore. Also I never knew that the SMG beat the AR, thanks for that info. Also how much exp did you have in Doubles when you get your 50? Also if anyone wants to play doubles with me message me, my GT: Ix KwikKilla xI

  • 07.15.2009 6:21 PM PDT

Halo Tips-
My Tips To Reach Onyx!
My Tips To Reach 50!
In-Game Lessons
Mythic Conqueror of Halo 3 (#16) & Reach (#14)
Onyx Top 1% - #6 in the world (S4), #9 (S5)
Given Recon by Bungie June, 2009.

Posted by: XbL TrauMaTiC
hey shadow quick question here. I was wondering what you would suggest i do when i get a new 360 as mine is broken and start playing halo 3 again?

P.s. good thread really helpful

I'm not quite sure what you are asking. Do you mean you will be out of practice, or do you mean what kind of Xbox should you look for? If you're afraid of being out of practice, try to pick up a 1 month and practice with that in Team Slayer. I took about a month vacation from Halo 3 due to family issues, and when I returned, I was terrible. Being a high-ranked General, All I could face were other Generals, and my skill wasn't at that level again yet. So I jumped on a new account and played some games on that until I could get my skills back. Be sure to play more social than ranked so that you dont ruin other's fun.

Posted by: CONTINUUM7
Hey shadow i don't know if you'll ever get to reply to this but i do have a question.

As of late I'm getting out br'd . . .a lot and it's not b/c my shots are missing they are dead on, the issue is I have poor evasive skills and lack good strafing. I've tried using the crouch button more I've tried strafing unpredictably but even then the other guy always seems to land his shots on me. what must i do to effectively evade the enemies bullets when i get myself in a 1 v 1 situation?

If you're landing your shots, you've got half the battle finished. One of the videos I'm working on is about BR tactics, so be on the look out for that. When it comes to strafing, I'm the guy to go to. Back before my BR skills fully developed, I perfected my strafing.

A while ago, I couldn't 4 shot worth crap. I simply couldn't. I could land my shots, but I couldn't think to count to 3 and then shoot for the head. So, I broke the BR fight down. Half of the battle was shooting, the other half is strafing. If I couldn't 4 shot people, I was going to make sure they couldn't 4 shot me. Strafing is all about screwing with people's minds. In a BR fight, people get very tense, and it's easy to make a mistake. We need to exploit that. The best thing to do is to strafe to the other side IN BETWEEN his shots. Many people do it after they shoot. You should do it after your OPPONENT shoots.

A good strafing techniques include (each move is done during the time it takes to fire 1 shot)-

Left, Right, Right, Left - This makes it seem as though you are going to walk in a straight line, throwing off their last shot.

Now, switch that up with either a jump or a crouch as soon as you're going right, and you're golden.

When you are in the middle of a strafing fight where you are both going side to side, simply stop moving. Trust me. It throws people off so bad. They'll try their hardest to lead their shots, but there wont be any need.

Now, throw this next one in every so often, and people will think you're crazy-
Stay crouched the entire time you're strafing.

Posted by: Ix KwikKilla xI
Also how much exp did you have in Doubles when you get your 50?


I dont remember. I got it before the EXP system. If you're talking about OVERALL EXP, then probably around 2000... I'm not sure. I got my 50 in TS around 1500.

  • 07.15.2009 7:38 PM PDT
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i just play matchmaking ranked games with my favirote song playing i have a sweet pair of LG thx speakers and they hook up to the tv and 360 and i turn the bass on max go the "My Xbox" select my album or song and boot up the game i usally get overkill exterminations by doing this lololol.... but your tips are great to thank you as i have still yet to reach my 50, although i want to reach Field Major first then get my skill up again XD

  • 07.15.2009 7:58 PM PDT
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Elites on Crack!

My birdy refuses to transform into a laurel of olive leaves. Bloody prude.

  • 07.16.2009 12:26 AM PDT
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Check out HaloCourses

thanks for the tips! may i also recommend FPSbuddy.com its like the counter but free and on the webpage.

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  • 07.16.2009 12:50 AM PDT