Halo 1 & 2 for PC
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Which of the following will I do?
A. Give you up. B. Let you down.
C. Run around. D. Desert you.
E. None of the above.

I used to play Halo 1 on pc before I got my Xbox, when I was like, 10. I didn'thave internet on that computer then. Now I have a 360 and an old Xbox, and I have Halo 1,2, and 3, and Xbox Live...I am 15 now, was cleaning out my computer space, found the old Halo 1 pc, and decided to see if it still worked. It did, and now that I have internet, I am able to do the multiplayer.. All the new maps surprised me.

So, any suggestions or tips for this veteran Halo player, but noob to Halo PC player?

  • 04.07.2008 8:21 PM PDT
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Online, the pistol is the only gun you will EVER need. Maybe the shotgun for close range...GL

  • 04.07.2008 9:23 PM PDT
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Lead. learn to recognize how much lead you need based on your ping. Also sniper>pistol.

  • 04.07.2008 9:38 PM PDT
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Sniper>pistol if you have no lag, or you're hosting the server.

Sniper kills are almost impossible when you really have no idea where the guy is because of lag. Therefore in LAN play sniper>pistol. But online sniper<pistol.

  • 04.08.2008 1:53 PM PDT
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  • 04.08.2008 3:04 PM PDT

Long live the Last Refuge!

Yeah don't get shot in the face to much. Thats my only advice

  • 04.08.2008 3:31 PM PDT
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Posted by: Recoton007
Sniper>pistol if you have no lag, or you're hosting the server.

Sniper kills are almost impossible when you really have no idea where the guy is because of lag. Therefore in LAN play sniper>pistol. But online sniper<pistol.

Your point doesn't make any sense. Allow me to clarify.

Posted by: You could have said this and there'd be no difference
Sniper<pistol if you have no lag, or you're hosting the server.

Pistol kills are almost impossible when you really have no idea where the guy is because of lag. Therefore in LAN play sniper>pistol. But online just give up because you can't hit anyway.

  • 04.08.2008 4:52 PM PDT
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I love seeing these pistol and sniper debates, they never fail to make me laugh. All you kids don't realize that being skilled in a broader range of weapons would make you more effective, thus more skilled. That's what I don't like about this whole collective idea that only using the pistol or sniper is the way to go. And anyone who uses different has no skill. That's a collective load of BS in my opinion. Far be it for me to rag on your precious pistol or sniper rifle, just don't b**ch when I feed you a round from my shotgun.

  • 04.08.2008 5:58 PM PDT
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Agreed, shotgun is beast. My combo is always pistol and shotgun. Honestly, I really can't get alot of headshots with a sniper, unless the person is either stationary, or right next to me. The pistol has more than four bullets, so I can actually afford to miss a few times, before finally sqeezing off the killing shot right between the eyes.

BTW, I love getting the fuel rod cannon and hiding it away quickly, so when I pull out a pistol and invite someone to attack me, I switch to the fuel rod cannon and blow that sucker to kingdom come.

  • 04.08.2008 7:52 PM PDT
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Most of the PC issues posted here are the result of PEBKAC.

Err, just use different weapons. I use the needler sometimes. ANd sometimes even the Plasma Rifle.

  • 04.08.2008 8:14 PM PDT
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Of course you want to be good at every weapon, especially those no one expects like the plasma rifle. My point is just that a skilled sniper will beat a skilled pistol every time. The pistol is less forgiving, but if you are good with sniper, you will be untouchable. Until you run out of ammo of course.

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Posted by: Recoton007
Agreed, shotgun is beast. My combo is always pistol and shotgun. Honestly, I really can't get alot of headshots with a sniper, unless the person is either stationary, or right next to me. The pistol has more than four bullets, so I can actually afford to miss a few times, before finally sqeezing off the killing shot right between the eyes.

BTW, I love getting the fuel rod cannon and hiding it away quickly, so when I pull out a pistol and invite someone to attack me, I switch to the fuel rod cannon and blow that sucker to kingdom come.


On of my favorite BG tactics is to grab the rocket launcher and hide it away. Then when one of those dumb people who take a hog without a gunner come by I'll take a few potshots at him to get his attention. Then I just stand there as he comes charging at me and pull out the rocket launcher. Voila, free hog for my team!

  • 04.09.2008 8:39 PM PDT
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I do that a lot myself. Conny beat it into my head that heavies are for taking down vehicles, so that's usually what I do. Flip it with the Fuel Rod then switch to pistol and go after the evicted occupants.

  • 04.09.2008 9:21 PM PDT

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*hands Kim a crowbar*
Here you will need this to help you get your foot out of the back of your throat, looks llike its in there pretty deep. And what is that on your face? Egg?! *hands Kim a washcloth*

every gun can be used for every situation provided the bullet makes it to the target. However for practical purposes the plasma pistol is pretty much not used and same with the needler.

The plasma rifle is GREAT for keeping a target in one spot then grenade, melee, or what have you. some of the weapons are more useful than others at different ranges. It's most effective on small maps though or making someone lag off ledges because the stun effect ruins the jump.

A sniper shotgun combo leaves you with nothing medium range and a sniper pistol is poor short range.

The standard AR plus pistol is good medium and short but has no long range.

Pistol plus rockets is a pretty effective combo as it's unstoppable (vehicle + player) short range and great midrange.

All in all don't limit yourself by using one weapon set because you will always lack in one range so take what you need.

AND by far the most useful aspect of rockets is to piss people off who think it's a beginner weapon and then blast them across the map screaming "if you were so good why did you die?"

  • 04.10.2008 3:09 AM PDT
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Yea I whore rockets like...every time I go in a knfr server and its on chillout or dammy (frg). All the "pros" cry like little kids, plus 90% of the players in those servers just nade constantly anyway to try to keep up with the 10% who don't need to.

  • 04.10.2008 9:29 AM PDT

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I'd have to say, 'pros' are pretty annoying. They can't keep their ego in their pants and out of the chat window. I really don't see the point of making excuses every time you die or bragging every time you get a kill, no one else gives a damn.

Anyhow, I've found the plasma rifle can be very effective in this situation: You're camping the flag (forgive me, but I do it. My favorite place is part-way up the ladder in your base on side winder, then way till you here the flag is dropped, then pop down until the carrier has passed you and own them. You'll have been out of site and not moving so not on radar, and then they'll have their back to you and the flag and therefore no weapon and skewed priorities.). Someone comes along. On the way in, pop into sight and start blasting them with the rifle. It makes it really hard for them to move and drains their shields really fast. Then switch to shotguns and blast their unshielded self. Plasma pistols are also good when you have teammates. You tag the enemy, draining shields and restricting movement, while your teammate does the real damage.
Needlers: They aren't good for much, but they can be fun. Sneak up on an unsuspecting sniper who is otherwise absorbed with sniping your teammates, then humiliate them with a giant pick explosion they never saw coming.

  • 04.10.2008 11:07 AM PDT

Posted by: Nessy

The bungie.net community is the halo PC community that is renowned for being unbelieveably sucky.

Aim directly onto enemy until you get red crosshairs, then lead and shoot steadily. Higher ping means not only more leading, but also you have to aim directly onto the enemy longer as well before you lead and begin firing. There is a system, but most players never really master it. It's an issue of tricking the server into thinking you have red crosshairs all the time even though you may be leading 5 feet in front of a guy.

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  • 04.10.2008 11:51 AM PDT

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Posted by: Iggwilv

*hands Kim a crowbar*
Here you will need this to help you get your foot out of the back of your throat, looks llike its in there pretty deep. And what is that on your face? Egg?! *hands Kim a washcloth*

Posted by: new420
Yea I whore rockets like...every time I go in a knfr server and its on chillout or dammy (frg). All the "pros" cry like little kids, plus 90% of the players in those servers just nade constantly anyway to try to keep up with the 10% who don't need to.


Haha. You get bonus points if the people you piss off have names full of alt codes.

  • 04.11.2008 7:36 AM PDT

Posted by: Nessy

The bungie.net community is the halo PC community that is renowned for being unbelieveably sucky.

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Posted by: new420
Yea I whore rockets like...every time I go in a knfr server and its on chillout or dammy (frg). All the "pros" cry like little kids, plus 90% of the players in those servers just nade constantly anyway to try to keep up with the 10% who don't need to.


Haha. You get bonus points if the people you piss off have names full of alt codes.


My favorite guy these days is, "NuclearScience" with alt characters. Aimbotter who can't deal with the fact that some people can actually play without one. :)

  • 04.11.2008 11:34 AM PDT