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Subject: My Tips To Help You Reach 50! (Now With Video!)

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.

Continued Original Post


Your Xbox Setup

Well, now it's time to start looking at your actual gaming setup. Do you use an HD TV? What kind? Are you using the best video cords and settings? This is where we're going to go over that.

You're going to want a good station to play your games at that will give you the best overall gaming ability. First thing's first. Your screen. What kind of screen are you using? If you are using an HD tv, your TV has video lag. Sry. Now, you're going to look into getting rid of this. First off, you're going to try to get VGA Cables. For those who are unfamiliar, these cables are similar to those found from your Computer to your Monitor. These cables are going to help your refresh rate. Before you buy them, make sure your TV has a VGA input. Almost all new LCD, DLP, and Plasma flat screens have them.

Now, let's hook you up with a sweet screen. You're going to look for a screen that has a 22 inch widescreen display. This is the perfect size to show you everything you need, and isn't too big where as you have to actually look around to see the whole screen. The most important aspect to this is SCREEN DELAY. You're going to look for something that has a 5ms or less screen delay. If it doesn't have it, move along. You can find better. If you can, find a screen that will support 1680x1050 display. MLG uses a Viewsonic.

Next, you're going to want a headset. It is an absolute MUST for FPS's. You will be able to hear everything, even people trying to crouch behind you. MLG uses and endorses the Astro A40 System. Make sure to use the Mixamp, and Optical Cables for optimum performance. Here's My Headset. It is signed by Pro's such as Tsquared, Walshy, FearItSelf, Nexux, Soldi3r187, and Tizoxic.

Now, try to grab a WIRED controller. FInally, keep a clean play area.

Rank System Explination

Playing solo and having high EXP does nothing.

You have 2 factors in TrueSkill. Mu and Sigma.

Mu is your current level, and Sigma is what level you "could" be.

Basically, you have a wide array of what level your Mu could be, and that array is your Sigma. Now, as you play, your Sigma gets smaller and smaller, closing in on your Mu.

here's what one may look like over the course of a few games (blown completely out of porportion)



35-36-37-38-39-40-41-42-43


Here, your Sigma is between 35 and 43. This is the range your level could be between. Now, lets add some games and their result-

WON GAME


36-37-38-39-40-41-42-43-44



What happened here? You won a game, and your level went up. Also, your minimum Sigma went up, and your maximum Sigma went up. Let's keep going.

LOSE GAME


36-37-38-39-40-41-42-43



Alright, so you lost a game. Boo hoo. Well, lets look at the repercusions. Your sigma dropped. Your minimum Sigma is still at 36, but your maximum Sigma is at 43. Luckily, you didn't lose a level.

Here's a few more games-

WIN GAME

37-38-39-40-41-42-43


LOSE GAME

38-39-40-41-42


So, you saw your Sigma and Mu go back and forth, but what happened on that last game? Your Sigma both increased AND decreased. This is because the system is deciding where your Mu should be.

Eventually, after a few games, your Sigma and Mu may come to-


39-40-41


This is what we call "rank lock". This is when the system has pegged you on what level you should be.

How do you get out of this? Stretch your Sigma back out. How? Constant winning. Lots. Of. Constant. Winning. You need to stretch your Sigma out far before you can move your Mu.

Remember, there's one thing we must all remember- This is NOT an RPG. You should not keep leveling up just because you win a lot. The system is just finding what people are at your level, and showing you your TrueSkill level, which in other games, it is hidden.




My experience at MLG 2009 Pro Circuit Meadowlands Event-

Hey guys. Back from MLG Meadowlands 2009.

Man was it awesome. We left Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. and got there about 11:00 a.m. The Meadowlands Expo Center was packed outside waiting to sign in, and it was pouring! Here's a pic of me Saturday when it was sunny. First thing was first. We had to get our hotel room. Then we walked over to the Meadowlands sign in. As we finally got signed in, we walked into the expo center. Our first impressions were that it was going to be crazy.

We started over to the warm up area, and got ready, which mostly involved me finding my glasses, which are hard to find when I only need them for gaming. We got to scrim against Team Carbon for a bit, which totally rocked, even after I assassinated Soviet. Soon, we had to start into our matches.

After our first match, we went over to the Dr. Pepper station to watch Str8 Rippin. After their game, we got to mess around with Tsquared. He was even nice enough to sign my controller! After that, we had to make a stop over by the MLG store and talk to the ladies (dont laugh at my face. They made me laugh when the picture was taken!).

The next day, we hung out with Walshy for a bit. Then it was back to game time. Later, we met up with the Dr. Pepper girls, who ended up in the room next to us, which was cool. We became good friends. After that, it was time to head on over to the Dr. Pepper station to watch Str8 Rippin warm up for the main stage event Saturday night.

Now, it was time to head on over to the Main Stage. First up was Pure Talent vs. The Riot. PT ended it quickly. After that, Str8 Rippin took the stage. I was on the floor on Red Team's (str8) side. After T2 threw out some tshirts, they sat down and got ready to play. The games started, and the fight got head. Str8 took the first two games in stride, making the score 2-0 in favor of Str8 Rippin. Then, things went downhill, and Believe The Hype came back and won the next 3 games in a row, giving them the win.

Next up was Instict, lead by team captain, Walshy. After some crazy applause, and some funny trash talking, Instinct sat down and got to work. Everyone was sure that a match between Final Boss and Instict was going to be good. The game was theirs in no time, even though Victory X was on his game.

We left on Sunday around 2:00 after we got some practice games in, and made it home in time to watch Triggers Down take the Meadowlands title.

Crazy weekend. Cant wait for Columbus.

I found a video on youtube with me in it. Try to follow me here. I am on the ground, on Walshy's right, to the left of the guy in the red shirt. I have a blue shirt on. You can see me at 3:12 in this video.


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  • 03.30.2008 9:43 PM PDT
Subject: My Tips To Help You Reach 50!
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i would be interested in playing doubles with you
just add me on live im also a 47 in doubles

  • 03.30.2008 9:52 PM PDT
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Dude nice post!

  • 03.30.2008 9:57 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: VDOG19
Dude nice post!


thanks man :)

  • 04.01.2008 4:15 PM PDT

heres my tips hav an AR nd kept ur finger on R until they die on hold R nd then beatdown this is the badkid way 2 get 2 a 50

  • 04.01.2008 4:20 PM PDT

Chunky_Lover's Average Joe Interview

Bungie All Star Contest Winner Weeks 6,8 and 12

Ok Heres my advice:

Don't

Heres Why:

#1. Lack Of Respect amongst the Halo Community
#2. People expect big things, which ties into #1
#3. Being questioned about you're social life.
#4. Not a real sense of accomplishment( IE- Boosters) unless you care to brag to you're friends how awsome you are at Halo(Even though nobody cares and even if they do its for about 3 seconds)
#5. Extreme case of Crabs causing swelling,itchiness,vommiting and Heartburn

  • 04.01.2008 4:21 PM PDT

Good thread. The tip about not getting mad is a great one. That's what always without fail kills the skill of the guy I play team doubles with.

  • 04.01.2008 4:27 PM PDT
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lol you explianed the steps to do a suiside stick lol

  • 04.01.2008 4:30 PM PDT
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T♣M

im reading this because i got my 49 in TS and i think im close to 50 so just icing on the cake to read this

  • 04.01.2008 4:30 PM PDT

"On the seventh day, god did not rest, but rather he created 64 player multiplayer!"

Posted by: LethalRockie
any tips of getting past a level one 1
lol


Hmmm...don't disconnect :-)

  • 04.01.2008 4:30 PM PDT

Hey
I'm a level 48 in Doubles, about a game away from 49.
If you help me get to fifty I will stay with you until you get your fifty in doubles.

Add sk8boardinlink

  • 04.01.2008 4:34 PM PDT

Chunky_Lover's Average Joe Interview

Bungie All Star Contest Winner Weeks 6,8 and 12

Posted by: gFr By Me
lol you explianed the steps to do a suiside stick lol

Its also happens when one punches an infant.

[Edited on 04.01.2008 4:35 PM PDT]

  • 04.01.2008 4:34 PM PDT
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Posted by: Randomhero123
But if I get a 50, I may become like this guy
look at the 2nd page of his games that guy boosts all his swat games he had the other team which was his name except with i's at the begging quit out

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that was a great thread! sure helped a lot even though im a LW36, TD29, and TS26.

  • 04.01.2008 4:38 PM PDT

I AM THE LEGENDARY ENDING

<3 you bungie

  • 04.01.2008 4:41 PM PDT
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It could be just me but I think the BR is the worst weapon they have created since it is the only thing that people ever use. That with the grenade combo. That is just me though.

  • 04.01.2008 4:42 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: sk8boardinlink
Hey
I'm a level 48 in Doubles, about a game away from 49.
If you help me get to fifty I will stay with you until you get your fifty in doubles.

Add sk8boardinlink


k i will :)

  • 04.01.2008 6:17 PM PDT
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ROFL U EXPLAIN HOW TO GET URE 50 AND U DONT HAVE ONE ROFL

  • 04.01.2008 6:25 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.

if you read down to the 3rd post, you'd see that I had a second account.

  • 04.01.2008 6:41 PM PDT
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you dont know how to read the first page.. ROFL
he has a 50 on another account.. it was covered on the first page

i really dont like LW even if it is easy to level up, i hate swords and objective game types when i just wanna play slayer besides getting shot in the back every time im killing someone b/c they spawned right behind me is upsetting...

I enjoy doubles the best got a 35 in doubles in two days on my real acount.. this one is shared by all my roommates and anyone that comes around

  • 04.01.2008 6:44 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.

Posted by: Spartan8232
that was a great thread! sure helped a lot even though im a LW36, TD29, and TS26.


i have a more in depth guide, but it would take like 5 whole posts... so instead im thinking about making an Ebook and giving it out or something...

  • 04.01.2008 7:21 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: gFr By Me
lol you explianed the steps to do a suiside stick lol


lol ya

  • 04.03.2008 9:40 PM PDT
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thank ya, but i have a while to go. lol. lvl 30 in TS. 500 games. bleh.

  • 04.03.2008 9:47 PM PDT
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Thanks for these useful tips. Also not to be advertising or anything but TC Legend and a few other MLG class players composed a great guide for matchmaking in halo 3. I have it, it costs about 35 dollars now a days. It has special jumps spots nade tosses weapon tips to use and avoid hell its got it all but personally I think they expect a little to much of someone who actually buys it. I mean I know I am bad, I know I have a less then 1 KpD and yes the guide helped me but it was not designed for john everyman. You on the other hand provide genuine motivation and strategies that work without rehearsing every situation. I hope you hit that 50 on your main account I know I will try!

  • 04.03.2008 9:51 PM PDT